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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991 - Vision of the Riverfront Committee10% Riverfront District 1991 I - 1/8/91 Memo from Peter Jones, Riverfront Chairman Re: Member and Office Appointments 2 - 1/9/91 Memo from Peter Jones Re: Membership Appointments 3 - PJ Article "Sunshine Law Clouding River Committee's Meetings" 4 - 1/22/91 City Attorney Memo Re: Sunshine Law 5 - 1/23/91 City Council Agenda Transmittal Re: Riverfront Committee Officer Appointments 6 - 1/23/91 City Clerk Memo Re: Appointments 7 - 1/23/91 City Council Minutes Re: Appointments 8 - 1/23/91 City Clerk Letters to Members Re: Appointments 9 - 2/1/91 Brodie Letter Re: Resignation 10 - 2/1/91 Brodie Letters to Mayor and Council Re: Resignation 11 - 2/6/91 City Manager Memo Re: Appointment of Chapin 12 - 2/13/91 City Council Minutes - Accept Brodie Resignation 13 - 2/15/91 City Clerk Letter - Chapin Appointment 14 - 2/15/91 City Clerk Letter - Brodie Resignation 15 - 2/27/91 City Council Minutes Re: Artistic Renderings $3000 16 - 2/27/91 Mosby Letter Re: Resignation 17 - 3/1/91 City Clerk Memo to Committee Re: Artistic Renderings 18 - 3/13/91 City Councl Minutes - Mosby Resignation 19 - 3/13/91 City Clerk Letter - Mosby Resignation 20 - 3/20/91 Jones Memo to City Manager Re: Artistics Renderings - Funding Request 21 - 3/25/91 Jones Memo to Clerk Re: Draft Final Recommendations 22 - 3/27/91 City Council Minutes Re: Artistic Renderings - Authorize $1200 23 - 4/1/91 City Clerk Memo to Jones Re: Approval 24 - 4/3/91 City Council Minutes Re: Discuss Design Competition for Interested Architects - Riverfront and Surrounding Areas 25 - 4/11/91 Brodie Letter Re: Design Competition 26 - 4/20/91 Riverfront Committee Memo Re: Joint Meeting for Submittal of Final Report 27 - 5/1/91 Jones Letter Re: Riverfront Study 28 - 5/8/91 City Council Agenda Transmittal - Schedule Joint Meeting for 5/30/91 29 - 5/8/91 City Council Minutes Re: Approve Joint Meeting 5/30/91 30 - 5/13/91 City Clerk Letter to PJ - Press Release for Special Meeting 31 - 5/30/91 Joint Meeting Minutes - Report Accepted 32 - "The Community's Vision for the Riverfront" Report 33 - 6/14/91 P & Z Memo Re: Riverfront Report Review and Recommendation �^ 34 - 6/14/91 P & Z Memo Re: Schedule Workshop to Take Action on Report 35 6/26/91 City Council Agenda Transmittal Re: Review of P & Z Recommendation on Report 36 - 6/26/91 City Council Minutes - Schedule Workshop 7/17/91 37 - 7/17/91 Joint Workshop Meeting Minutes 38 - 7/22/91 ERA Letter Re: Available Property on Riverfront 39 - Riverfront Study Sign -Out Sheet - Last Entry 7/24/91 40 - 8/7/91 Letter from IR Drive Property Owner - Nash 41 - 9/4/91 City Council Agenda Transmittal Re: Riverfront Properties for Sale 42 - 9/4/91 City Council Minutes Re: Riverfront Properties for Sale 43 - 9/25/91 City Council Minutes Re: Formally Disband Riverfront Study Committee - Approved 44 - 10/2/91 City Council Transmittal Re: Properties Along East Side of Indian River Drive - Possible Land Acquisition 45 - 10/2/91 City Council Minutes Re: Properties Along East Side of IR Drive 46 - 10/11/91 Proposal from Calvin Ross 47 - 10/28/91 ERA Letter Re: Property on Indian River Drive 48 - 10/31/91 Letter from IR Drive Property Owner - Nash 49 - 11/6/91 City Manager Letter to Property Owner - Skidmore 50 - 11/12/91 ERA Letter Re: Property on Indian River Drive 51 - 12/18/91 City Manager Letter to IRC Commission Re: Stmad Property Purchase See Separate Book for Riverfront Minutes (vault - MINUTES - OTHER BOARDS - Riverfront) See Separate File for Riverfront Committee Member Applications - (vault - see BOARDS/COMMITTEES - Riverfront) r•► 4d o� Ask II QP City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 780127 ❑ SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 589.5330 ❑ FAX (407) 589-5570 DATE: JANUARY B, 1991 TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: LINDA KINCHEN RIVERFRONT COMMITTEE SECRETARY THROUGH: PETER JONE;,ti,�/x CHAIRMFlN �II RE: CHAIRMAN APPOINTMENT AND MEMBER VACANCY PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ON DECEMBER 10, 1990 THE RIVERPRONT COMMITTEE TOOK ACTION TO RECOMMEND A NEW CHAIRMAN, VICE- CHAIRMAN AND PERMANENT MEMBER DUE TO THE REMOVAL OF STAN KRULIK.OWSKI BECAUSE OF AN APPARENT CONFLICT. ^ THE FOLLOWING ARE THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS. PETER JONES WAS NOMINATED CHAIRMAN AND VOTED ON UNANIMOUSLY. ALLISON TRIPP WAS NOMINATED VICE-CHAIRMAN AND VOTED ON UNANIMOUSLY. ROBERT BRODIE WAS NOMINATED TO MOVE FROM ALTERNATE TO PERMANENT MEMBER AND VOTED ON UNANIMOUSLY. THESE ACTIONS LEAVE AN OPENING FOR AN ALTERNATE POSITION STILL AVAILABLE. THE COMMITTEE FELT THAT THE CITY COUNCIL SHOULD APPOINT THE NEW ALTERNATE FROM ALL THE VARIOUS APPLICATIONS SINCE COUNCIL ORIGINALLY APPOINTED THIS COMMITTEE. YOUR ASSISTANCE IN CONFIRMING THE ABOVE NOMINATIONS AND APPOINTING A NEW ALTERNATE MEMBER IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. LK; LY. w Peter W. Jones ARCHITECT 1627 U.S. Highway 1 Sebastian, Florida 32958 407/388-1983 MEMORANDUM DATE: January 9, 1991 TO: Will Conyers, Mayor and Members Sebastian City Council �,Il�/(1� FROM: Peter W. Jones, Chairman A -y' ` Sebastian Riverfront Comm.t ee RE: Council Replacement of Riverfront Committee Alternate Regarding Council's appointment of an alternate member for the Riverfront Committe (per secretary Linda Kinhen memo dated January 8, 1991), I ask that you consider the following in your selection deliberations: 1. That your appointment of the current committee membership reflects an excellent cross section of individuals and talent. We have members that not only represent the business community, but you have also appointed (in Ross Calvin and Ann Foster) residents of the local community who aren't the usual volunteers, but who came foward for this important task. 2. The committee is not represented, however by anyone with an engineering background. 3. The applicants for the vacant position on the committee reflect backgrounds that already exist on the committee (real estate, law, etc.). 4. Because of the importance of our task of delivering viable recommendations to the City regarding the riverfront, having an individual with engineering experience would clearly assist the committee in meeting our responsibility. Council should have an application from Randy Mosby, along with several others. Randy's expertise, as an engineer, would greatly 1"� assist the committee in our work and would balance out the good talents you have selected thus far. Thank you for your time and consideration. 9/.03 � ' Monday, January 14, 1991, Vero Beach. Fla., Prees-Journal 5A Sebastian Oiver Area eGrant *Micco-Little Hollywood *Barefoot Bay *Sebastian •Fellsmere *Roseland eVero Lake Estates Sunshine Law Clouding River Committee's Meetings By PATRICIA DILAI.I,A Sebastlae Bureau Cblef Since being appointed to Sebas- tian's Riverfront Committee, members have been grappling with more than the riverfrom dis- trict concept. As novices to government opera- tion, they have expressed frustra- tion at dealing with the requirements of Florida's Govern- ment in the Sunshine law and have chafed at the prohibition against individual members meeting pri- vately. "I don't think it is a question of not wanting to have public input or having the public be aware;" Chairman Peter Jones said. "It doesn't take a brain surgeon to un- derstand the purpose of the Sun- shine law. It just Seems like such a nuisance to not be able to talk to anyone except in a public meet- ing." There Is no malice in members' complaints, he explained, but being new to the workings of gov- ernment, they find it hard to adjust. Working in the private sector is easier and more direct, he said. The committee includes architects, a developer, a real- estate broker, an attorney, an elementary school teacher and a retired airplane mechanic. Florida's Government in the Sunshine law requires that meet - Ings of government boards and commissions be open to the public. It Is one of the oldest laws of its kind in the United States, and has been used as a model by other states. The open government issue has been picked apart almost every time the committee has met, such as Thursday when members quizzed a city attorney on possible reasons for considering themselves exempt from the law. tom' Jones McClary Those reasons, said Warren Dill, Include the fact that the committee is only temporary and members will not be making any final deci- sions. They will make recommen- dations that will be passed on to the Planning and Zoning Coronets - Sion. In turn, Planning and Zoning will make its own recommenda- tions to the City Council. Michael Driscoll, standing in for City Attorney Charles Nash, said he thought the crommittee's work was regulated by the law, but that he was not prepared to answer spe- cific questions. Conyers Brodie He did, however, tell the com- mittee that two or more members could meet as long as the public vias notified of the meeting and could attend it. "I think the Sunshine law in the State of Florida is appropriate — public business conducted in the public eye." City Manager Robb McClary said Friday. "Citizens have an opportunity to see and ear how decisions are made." At the Nov. 15 meeting when Ity Council established the com- mittee, the newly appointed mem- suggested disbanding the com- bers were told that, as a standing mittee as a government committee committee, they would have to op- and reforming as a community crate under the Sunshine rules, un- organization in order to avoid the dergo police background constraints of the law. investigations and file financial disclosure forms. McClary said he is convinced the committee is "absolutely obliged" to abide by the rules. So is Mayor WBI Conyers. "I understand what they ate talking about wanting to meet to- gether;" Conyers said. "Unfortu- nately, they arenot allowed to do that. They have to wait for a public meeting." There is another reason why Conyers said he would have no objection to the group operating as a community organization rather than as a city committee, but added, "I think they have more clout by being a group organized by the government." Their recommendations would have more credibility, he said, be- cause their meetings will have been open and their work done publicly. Conyers wants all business to be Jones said he doesn't agree at all conducted in the meetings. with Brodie's suggestion. "I don't want (the committee) to get bogged down into cliques and having some trying to run the show. I don't like that," he said. One member, Robert Brodie, "The concern is to come up with recommendations for development of the riverfront, not whether the Sunshine law is appropriate or not." Jones said. FRimsE. FALLACFJ. NA3H & TORPy, P.A. ATTORNEYS AT LAW lxt ,M, GARY B. FRSHEt 990 S. HARBOR CITY BLVD. fANRH H. FALLAC® SUITE 505 CRARLHS IAN NASH RLDODRNR. FLORIDA 32901 VINCENT G. ToRPY. JR. (407) 9943300 ELIHE A. S,NOF.R �r /]�eA (.1 — R,CHARO E. TORrY %4• .. �� FAx(40719513741 an.DORY S. HANHEN Y (. �,1 T nsaiv�en w J. PATftICR ANOERHON WILLIAM A. GRIMM 4 • � @—.. Pu...... xn P-11.OFCODNHEL .� TO: ROBERT S. McCLARY City Manager FROM: F. Michael Driscoll M,JI DATED: January 22, 1991 ✓ 1W RE: Sebastian Riverfront Committee: Applicability of Sunshine Law ---------------------------------------------------------------- In accord with your request regarding the above, I have .0►, evaluated Florida case law and various opinions generated by the Florida Attorney General's Office. It is my opinion that the Sebastian Riverfront Committee is clearly subject to the government in the sunshine law. The Supreme Court of Florida previously addressed a situation wherein a citizen's planning commission appointed by town council members was required to adhere to the strict guidelines of the sunshine law. Town of Palm Beach v. Gradison, 296 So.2d 473 (Fla. 1974). In that case, the planning committee was formed in order to evaluate character, image, and land use controls. The group did not include regularly employed personnel of the town. Further, the members of the group were not landscape or civil engineers nor expert vocational zoning planners. The Supreme Court based its analysis upon the following conclusions: 1. When in doubt members of any board, agency, authority or commission should follow the open meeting policy of the state pursuant to Florida Statute 286.011. 2. Government in the sunshine law should be construed so as to frustrate all evasive devices. 3. The planning commission had been established by the town council with members appointed by that same council. 10-A Robert C. McClary City Manage/' January 22, 1991 Pace Two 4. The preponderant interest of allowing the public to participate in the conception of a proposed zoning ordinance is sufficient to justify the inclusion of this selected subordinate group, within the provisions of the government in the sunshine law. While the Sebastian Riverfront Committee is functioning with a more narrow scope of purpose than the Town of Palm Beach group addressed by the Supreme Court, the rationale for invoking the requirements of the sunshine law remains the same. The Sebastian Riverfront Committee was not an organization formed by any civic group such as a taxpayer's league, better government league, or civic association. It was conceived and formed by the City Council for the purpose of working with land use issues. If you have any further questions upon review of this memo, please contact me at your earliest convenience. A—. : /"4, City of Sebanian POST OFFICE BOX 780127 a SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE )407) 599-5330 FAX 407-589-5570 SUBJECT: Riverfront Committee Approved For Submittal By: City Manager Agenda No. LIOJT ') Dept. Origin Enaineerina_ Date Submitted 1-8-91 For Agenda Of 1-74-91 Exhibits: Memo from Kinchen Memo from Peter Jones EXPENDITURE AMOUNT APPROPRIATION REQUIRED: BUDGETED: REQUIRED: SUMMARY STATEMENT Due to the conflict of Stan Krulikowski serving on this board a vacancy occurred. The committee members appointed a new chairman and vice-chairman and recommends permanent appointment. Committee requests City Council appoint alternate. RECOMMENDED ACTION Concur with recommendations for Chair and Vice -chair and regular member appointment. Select new alternate from various applicants whose applications are attached. �%%035 GA QpP �4,6R1Y City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 780127 ❑ SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 ❑ FAX (407) 589-5570 M E M O R A N D U M DATE: January 23, 1991 TO: Mayor Conyers, City Councilmembers, and City Manager FROM: Kathryn M. O'Halloran City Clerk Q RE: 1/23/91 Agenda Item No. 91.034 - Riverfront Study Committee Appointments I -1 --------------------------------------------------------- Please note that the recommended appointment of Robert Brodie to regular member from alternate for the above referenced committee, was inadvertently omitted from the written agenda, although requested by the committee in their memo dated January 8, 1991 (included in agenda backup). In order to appoint a new alternate this evening, which also is one of the committee's recommendation, a current alternate should fill the vacated regular member position. This recommended action should be added to the agenda to facilitate the appointment of a new alternate. We apologize for the oversight. Sam Regular City Council Meeting January 23, 1991 Page Fifteen 11. COMMITTEE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS A. Riverfront Committee The City Manager explained that Damian Gilliam's application for appointment as alternate was copied to Council at this meeting due to a miscommunication with staff. 91.034 1. Recommendations Re: Members (Staff RRec9y a,\?*?n dated 1/8/91, Kinchen Memo dafe/8/Y'i, Jones Letter dated 1/9/91, P.D. Check) a. Appoint Peter Jones as Chairman MOTION by Powell/Oberbeck I move we appoint Peter Jones as Chairman of the Riverfront Study Committee. ROLL CALL: Mayor Conyers aye Councilman McCollum aye Vice Mayor Oberbeck aye ^ Councilman Powell aye F� MOTION CARRIED 5-0. b. Appoint Allison Tripp as Vice -Chairman MOTION by Powell/Oberbeck I move we appoint Allison Tripp as Vice -Chairman of the Riverfront Committee. ROLL CALL: Mayor Conyers aye Councilman McCollum aye Vice Mayor Oberbeck aye Councilman Powell aye MOTION CARRIED 4-0. The City Clerk advised that, although inadvertently omitted from the agenda, a current alternate should be moved to regular member as requested. 15 r Regular City Council Meeting January 23, 1991 Page Sixteen MOTION by Oberbeck/McCollum I move that we move Mr. Brodie from alternate to full time board member. ROLL CALL: Councilman McCollum aye Vice Mayor Oberbeck aye Councilman Powell aye Mayor Conyers aye MOTION CARRIED 4-0. c. Appoint Alternate Member from Among Applicants The City Attorney expressed a concern for the appointment of Steven Lulich, since he is compensated as Code Enforcement Board attorney and that he could request an Attorney General opinion. Attorney Lulich said he did not see a conflict. Peter Jones, Riverfront Committee Chairman, recommended appointment of Randy Mosby, citing the need for an engineer on the committee. Subsequent to a brief discussion, motion was made as follows. MOTION by Powell/Oberbeck I move we appoint all three (Randy Mosby, Steven Lulich and Damian Gilliams) as alternates. ROLL CALL: Vice Mayor Oberbeck aye Councilman Powell aye Mayor Conyers aye Councilman McCollum aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Mayor Conyers called recess at 9:56 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:03 p.m. All members present at roll call were present when the meeting reconvened. MOTION by Powell/McCollum I move we move Resolution No. R-91-04 up. VOICE VOTE on the motion carried 4-0. 16 City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 780127 c SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 c FAX (407) 5895570 January 25, 1991 Randy L. Mosby 8260 Capeweil Court Sebastian, FL 32958 Dear Mr. Mosby: The City Council, at their Regular Meeting of January 23, 1991, approved unanimously your appointment of alternate member of the Riverfront Study Committee. ,.., Please complete the enclosed Financial Disclosure form and return it to the City Clerk's Office at your earliest convenience. We appreciate your time and interest in the community. Sincerely, c�/^(y/�. fin. Q'f�a�LP.a•,.-.� Kathryn M. O'Halloran, CMC/AAE City Clerk KO: lml Enclosure ,a►, P City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 700127 c SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32979 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 a FAX (407) 589-5570 January 25, 1991 Robert Thorp Brodie 10753 U.S. Hwy # 1 Sebastian, FL 32958 Dear Mr. Brodie: The City Council, at their Regular Meeting of January 23, 1991, approved unanimously your appointment of regular member to the Riverfront Study Committee. We appreciate your time and interest in the community. Sincerely, Kathryn M. O'Halloran, CMC/AAE City Clerk KO:lml /1 Q P City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 780127 0 SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 0 FAX (407) 589-5570 January 25, 1991 Peter W. Jones 1530 U.S. Hwy # 1, Apt. 3 Sebastian, FL 32958 Dear Mr. Jones: The City Council, at their Regular Meeting of January 23, 1991, approved unanimously your appointment of Chairman of the Riverfront Study Committee. .4%, We appreciate your time and interest in the community. Sincerely, 7 �C A. (91' YCC-C.GRA4,� Kathryn M. O'Halloran, CMC/AAE City Clerk KO:lml PN P City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 780127 ❑ SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 0 FAX (407) 589-5570 January 25, 1991 Damien E. Gilliams 713 Layport Drive Sebastian, FL 32958 Dear Mr. Gilliams: The City Council, at their Regular Meeting of January 23, 1991, approved unanimously your appointment of alternate member of the Riverfront Study Committee. Please complete the enclosed Financial Disclosure form and return it to the City Clerk's Office at your earliest convenience. We appreciate your time and interest in the community. Sincerely, Kathryn M. O'Halloran, CMC/AAE City Clerk KO:iml Enclosure /► Gd P 0 City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 780127 ❑ SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 5895330 ❑ FAX (407) 589-5570 January 25, 1991 Allison H. Tripp 3585 Heather Lane Sebastian, FL 32976 Dear Ms. Tripp: The City Council, at their Regular Meeting of January 23, 1991, approved unanimously your appointment of Vice Chairman to the Riverfront Study Committee. AON We appreciate your time and interest in the community. Sincerely, � Kathryn O'Halloran, CMC/AAS City Clerk KO:iml A" Q P � Qo City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 780127 ❑ SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 0 FAX (407) 589-5570 January 25, 1991 Steven Lulich 932 Rivera Avenue Sebastian, FL 32958 Dear Mr. Lulich: The City Council, at their Regular Meeting of January 23, 1991, approved unanimously your appointment of alternate member of the Riverfront Study Committee. Please complete the enclosed Financial Disclosure form and return it to the City Clerk's Office at your earliest convenience. We appreciate your time and interest in the community. Sincerely, Kathryn M. O'Halloran, CMC/AAE City Clerk KO:lml Enclosure rr 'i i it I The City Council City of Sebastian Post Office Box 780127 Sebastian. r1or+0a 32375 Dear Sirs it 14 a;•_ ..� A. . Area. .. _ T her i Y3ge Most sincerely your,, Robert T A ] A cc: Peter lu,-i. Cno;rm- Sebast1it. iverlrorit ,.".I:llfe THC Vii IAt.F ARCH], rECTS P.A. 10753 MIG14WAY ONE. SEFil,S11AN. FCORTfI;, 32;-- „$+.11.1i ,n: -i aui-nso-aaec P\ Mr. Will Conyers. Mayor City of Sebastian Post Office Box 780127 Sebastian, Florida 32978 Dear Will: THE VILLAGE ARCHITECTS P.A. February 1. 1991 I wanted to say a special "Thank You" to yourself, as well as to the other members of the Sebastian City Council, for having expressed good faith in me through my past appointment to the Sebastian Riverfront Study Committee. I want to let you know personally that my decision today to withdraw myself from membership is in no way a reflection of any kind on the Council's good ,.Qudgement in placing me on the Riverfront Committee; nor is it a reflection any kind on the continuing great energy and fine professional competency of "y fellow Committee members and alternates. My decision is merely a personal desire to keep my own professional business goals from being inadvertently advanced through having a public voice on a City Committee. If there be yet another way that I may be able to aid the City Council and the Riverfront Committee in developing Sebastian's great riverfront heritage. I offer my enthusiasm and energy. With deep respect, Robert T. Brodie, A.I.A. 10753 HIGHWAY ONE, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 FAX407-589-2134 / 407-589-4468 i'► The City Council City of Sebastian Post Office Box 780127 Sebastian, Florida 32978 Dear Sirs: THE VILLAGE ARCHITECTS P.A. February 1, 1991 It is with much "soul-searching" that I am hereby resigning from my position as a member of the Sebastian Riverfront Study Committee. As a registered Architect in the State of Florida, I feel that there may indeed be a future conflict of interest in my role on the Committee as one who might persuade others to follow a certain design approach for the Riverfront Area. ^\ ,t is therefore with deep regret that I feel compelled to take this action; however, I wholeheartedly continue to offer my enthusiasm for the work of the Committee and City Council in developing this community's great riverfront heritage... Most sincerely yours. Robert T. Brodie, A.I.A. cc: Peter Jones, Chairman Sebastian Riverfront Committee 10753 HIGHWAY ONE, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 FAX407-589-2134 / 407-589-4468 Ga II P PON q Qo City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 760127 ❑ SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 ❑ FAX (407) 589-5570 DATE: FEBRUARY 6TH, 1991 TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL THROUGH: ROBERT S, MCCLARY CITY MANAGER FROM; LINDA KINCHEN SECRETARY, RIVERFRONT COMMITTEE RE: ALTERNATE TO PERMANENT RECOMMENDATION PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT AT THEIR MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 5TH, 1991 THE COMMISSION MADE A RECOMMENDATION THAT MR. KENNETH CHAPIN BE APPOINTED THE PERMANENT VOTING MEMBER TO REPLACE ROBERT BRODIE WHO HAS RESIGNED. THE COMMITTEE STILL HAS THREE ADDITIONAL ALTERNATES AND DOES NOT FEEL THAT ANOTHER MEMBER IS REQUIRED. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT OUR OFFICE. JT:LK PN 9/ 6s1 Regular City Council Meeting February 13, 1991 Page Six MOTION by Oberbeck/Powell I move that we approve item G of the consent agenda and we enter into this program as long as it doesn't create conflict with the union. ROLL CALL: Councilman Powell aye Mayor Conyers aye Councilman McCollum aye Vice Mayor Oberbeck aye MOTION CARRIED 4-0. Item H - Approve Mayor Conyers' Request For Expenses to Attend DCA Awards Ceremony in Tal lahaeaee in e Accordancwith Charter Section 2.05 _ 3/ibigl Vice Mayor Oberbeck questioned whether this was a request for the Mayors expenses only. Mayor Conyers said he needed approval of the entire Council. MOTION by Oberbeck/Powell I move we approve item H of the consent agenda. ROLL CALL: Mayor Conyers aye ^ Councilman McCollum aye Vice Mayor Oberbeck aye Councilman Powell aye MOTION CARRIED 4-0. Mayor Conyers called recess at 8:33 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:46 p.m. All members present at roll call were present when the meeting reconvened. 11. COMMITTEE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS A. RIVERFRONT STUDY COMMITTEE 91.049 1. Accept Resignation of Robert T. Brodie Brodie Letters dated 2 1 91 MOTION by Oberbeck/McCollum I move we accept the resignation of Robert T. Brodie with regrets from our Riverfront Committee. VOICE VOTE on the motion carried 4-0. M Regular City Council Meeting February 13, 1991 Page Seven 91.050 2. Recommendation - Appoint Kenneth Chapin to Regular Member Position (Kinchen Memo dated 2/6/91) At the request of Vice Mayor Oberbeck, Riverfront Committee Chairman Peter Jones said the appointment of Kenneth Chapin to regular member Position will not unbalance the committee in regard to occupations. MOTION by Oberbeck/Powell I move we approve the appointment of Kenneth Chapin as regular member. ROLL CALL: Mayor Conyers aye Councilman McCollum eye Vice Mayor Oberbeck aye Councilman Powell aye MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 12. OLD BUSINESS None. /�. 13. NEW BUSINESS 91.051 A. Award Bid for Cemetery Maintenance - Select Ap ro Fiate Option (Napier Memos dated 1/30/91 and 2 4 y� R -B6-41, Bid Tabulation Form) The City Manager gave a brief background on this item and reiterated the options available to City Council (see attached). Following a lengthy discussion and input from all Co4ncil members, Donnie Strobel, 1605 U.S. 1 and Gebrge+'Metcalf, 425 Pine Street, motion was made. MOTION by Conyers/McCollum I move we award bid for option A for the cemetery maintenance. ROLL CALL: Councilman McCollum aye Vice Mayor Oberbeck nay Councilman Powell nay Mayor Conyers aye MOTION CARRIED 2-2. 7 r► � °Cay � QoQ �a.mm�M e'F City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 780127 o SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 0 FAX (407) 589-5570 February 15, 1991 Kenneth L. Chapin 9880 Oak Trail Sebastian, FL 32976 Dear Mr. Chapin: The City Council, at their Regular Meeting of February 13, 1991, approved unanimously your appointment of regular member to the Riverfront Study Committee. We appreciate your time and interest in the community. Sincerely Kathryn M. O'Halloran, CMC/AAE City Clerk KO:lml /1 Qd- II QIP City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 780127 o SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 0 FAX (407) 589-5570 February 15, 1991 Robert T. Brodie 10753 U.S. Hwy # 1 Sebastian, FL 32958 Dear Mr. Brodie: The City Council, at their Regular Meeting of February 13, 1991, accepted your resignation from the Riverfront Study Committee with regret. We wish to thank you for your services and contributions to the community. Sin!c�eer[/eelly,� b w"4, Kathryn M. O'Halloran, CMC/AAE City Clerk KO: iml 5 Regular City Council Meeting February 27, 1991 Page Five /1+ Item C The City Manager responded to Vice Mayor Oberbeck's request for further information on what other work the contractor will be doing. MOTION by Powell/Oberbeck I move we approve item C of the consent agenda. ROLL CALL: Vice Mayor Oberbeck aye Councilman Powell aye Mayor Conyers aye Councilman McCollum aye MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 11. COMMITTEE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS RIVERFRONT STUDY COMMITTEE The City Manager reiterated that the committee had requested $3000 for artistic renderings. City Council, by consensus, directed staff to remit the request to the Riverfront Committee for further ^; justification. A. CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD 91.060 1. Reappoint Donato DeRobertis, HenryFischer and Wayne Tozzolo to Three Year Terms - 3/1/91 to 3/1/94 (Staff Reco}nmegc�g*�ldated 2/21/91, DeRobertis Letter d t d L Tozzolo Letter dated 2/6/91, Fischer Letter dated 12/28/91) MOTION by Oberbeck/McCollum I move we reappoint Donato DeRobertis, Henry Fischer and Wayne Tozzolo to three year terms on the Code Enforcement Board. ROLL CALL: Councilman Powell aye Mayor Conyers aye Councilman McCollum aye Vice Mayor Oberbeck aye MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5 The City Manager began with a presentation (for the next agenda item) of a conceptual plan for the strip park adjacent to Riverview Park, requested Council's approval of the concept, stated that there was $4000 budgeted for the project, said a monument would be placed in honor of former Mayor Paul Stevenson and said he would take the concept to the Riverfront Committee. 19 Regular City Council Meeting February 27, 1991 Page Six 12. OLD BUSINESS 1 90.290 A. GDC Ne99tiations (Ci ty Manager Recommendation Ta -ted 2/19/91, Essential Contract Elements, GDC Liabilities and Assets) The City Manager reiterated his recommendation to Council dated February 19, 1991 (see attached) and stated that staff is prepared to move forward. Subsequent to a brief discussion, response by Randy Mosby to certain Council questions regarding the use of lots for drainage, Council, by consensus, directed staff to begin negotiations with GDC. 13. NEW BUSINESS 91.061 A. $$pp4 peeri Consultant - Louisiana and Schumann Pzo acts (City Manager Recommendation dated 2/19/91, General Scope of Services, 3 Firms' Proposals) MOTION by Oberbeck/McCollum I move we go ahead and award the contract to the firm of Masteller, Molar and Mayfield, Associates. ROLL CALL: Mayor Conyers aye Councilman McCollum aye Vice Mayor Oberbeck aye Councilman Powell aye MOTION CARRIED 4-0. (Procedurally, staff will begin negotiation for a contract) 91.062 B. Riverview Park Drainage (City Manager Recommendation dated 2/20/91, Mosby Proposal dated 2/15/91 The City Manager began with a presentation (for the next agenda item) of a conceptual plan for the strip park adjacent to Riverview Park, requested Council's approval of the concept, stated that there was $4000 budgeted for the project, said a monument would be placed in honor of former Mayor Paul Stevenson and said he would take the concept to the Riverfront Committee. 19 Regular City Council Meeting February 27, 1991 ^ Page Seven At this time motion was made on the Mosby proposal for Riverview Park drainage engineering. MOTION by Oberbeck/McCollum I move we approve $3500 for design engineering for Riverview Park. ROLL CALL: Mayor Conyers aye Councilman McCollum aye Vice Mayor Oberbeck aye Councilman Powell aye MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 91.063 C. Riverview Park - Stephenson Tract (City Manager Recommendation dated 2_/20/91, Mosby Plan dated 2/1/91 Under Separate Cover) Randy Mosby, Mosby and Associates, stated he had resigned from the Riverfront Committee and responded to suggestion from Vice Mayor Oberbeck for additional parking spaces. The City Manager said it was possible to construct more parking spaces across the street in Riverview Park and that he would take this item to the Riverfront Committee for its comment. Council concurred. 14. MAYOR'S MATTERS Mayor Conyers questioned progress on the city compound; requested suggestions for an AARP meeting place; thanked Jerry Thomas for installing City Hall parking lot lights and said he had received a letter from County Commissioner Scurlock regarding North County sewer and that it is available in City Hall. The City Manager said he had given Mayor Conyers a draft of a memo to City Council for the March workshop in regard to the police facility. 91.064 A. North County Sewer (R-87-6, R-87-7, 0-87-01, Proposed Indian River County Ordinance Re: Water & Sewer, IRC Schedule of Rates) Mayor Conyers read from a January 18, 1986 newspaper article from the Florida Today newspaper regarding implementation of the North County sewer project. 7 �, r.1 MOSBY AND ASSOCIATES, INC. CGNSOL9NG ENGINEERS 1507 20TH STREET P.O. BOX 6368 VERO BEACH, FLORIDA 32961 407.569.0035 February 27, 1991 Mr. Peter Jones Sebastian River Front Committee c/o City of Sebastian. Post Office Box 127 Sebastian, Florida '32978-0127 Dear Mr. Jones: Due to recent personal problems which have occurred in my life, causing my inability to attend and contribute to the Sebastian River Front Committee, I find it only fair to the City of Sebastian and the other members of the Committee to resign my position as alternate member to the Committee. I want to thank the City Ind the Cory9n ittee members for honoring me as a member and 134yvthp Comm7/ttee much success. cc Mayor Will Conyers Robert S. McClary Stanley Krulikowski 4� oQ 4' City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 780127 ❑ SEBASTIAN. FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 589.5330 ❑ FAX (407) 5895570 M E M O R A N D U M DATE: March 1, 1991 TO: Peter W. Jones, Chairman and Riverfront Committee Members FROM: Kathryn M. O'Halloran City Clerk RE: Request for Funding for Artistic Renderings -------------------------------------------------------- The City Council, at its February 27, 1991 Regular Meeting, directed staff to remit the above referenced to the Riverfront Study Committee for further clarification. Sam Regular City Council Meeting March 13, 1991 /1 Page Five Item D The City Manager advised Council that the Sebastian Panthers were now requesting use on March 22nd rather than the 29th. MOTION by Oberbeck/Powell I move we approve item D of the consent agenda_ ROLL CALL: Councilman Powell aye Mayor Conyers aye Councilman McCollum aye Vice Mayor Oberbeck aye MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 11. COMMITTEE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS A. River£ront Study Committee 91.074 1. Accept e`g�.ri) of Randy Mosby (Mosby Letter �aEed Z)2 /J91) r� MOTION by Powell/McCollum I move we accept the resignation of Randy Mosby with regret. VOICE VOTE on the motion carried 4-0. B. Planning & Zoning Commission 91.075 1. Request City Council Pass a Resolution or Write Letter to Coun - Delay C,93 'ruction of CR -512 P & Z Memo dated 2/2�2/y1 A lengthy discussion ensued on the merits of the Brodie plan for CR 512 and whether Council should recommend against the twin pairs at this time. Vice Mayor Oberbeck was excused from 7:48 p.m. to 7:50 p.m. Vice Mayor Oberbeck reported on action taken at the Indian River County Transportation Planning Committee this morning. He said the western portion of CR 512 construction will proceed but that County Engineering will review whether the proposed twin pairs concept will accept the revised Brodie plan ten ,^ year from now. 5 Akk too City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 780127 a SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 c FAX (407) 589-5570 March 18, 1991 Randy L. Mosby P.O. Box 6368 Vero Beach. FL 32961 Dear Mr. Mosby: The City Council, at their Regular Meeting of March 13, 1991, accepted your resignation from the Riverfront Study Committee with regret. We wish to thank you for your services and contributions to the n community. Sincerely, Kathryn O'Halloran, CMC/AAE City Clerk KO: lml ^, MOSBY AND ASSOCIATES, INC. CONSML NG ENGINEEI 1507 20TH STREET PO. BOX 6368 VERO BEACH, FLORIDA 32961 407569-0035 February 27, 1991 Mr. Peter Jones Sebastian River Front Committee c/o City of Sebastian Post Office Box 127 Sebastian, Florida '32978-0127 Dear Mr. Jones: Due to recent personal problems which have occurred in my life, causing my inability to attend and contribute to the Sebastian River Front Committee, I find it only fair to the City of Sebastian and the other members of the Committee to resign my position as alternate member to the Committee. I want to thank the City nd the Cor*ittee members for honoring me as a member and I Ns+,hp Comm tee much success. I cc Mayor Will Conyers Robert S. McClary Stanley Krulikowski 9/0?� Date: March 20, 1991 To: Robert S. McClary City Manager From: Peter W. Jones &t,) Lu Riverfront Committee Ch rSi man,® Re: Committee Final Report Renderings Funding Request Per the discussion following your presentation at the Riverfront Committee's last meeting, and at the request of the Committee, I submit the following funding request for renderings to be included in the Committee final recommendation report. As we are all aware, photographs, renderings- any sort of visual /\ aid can help tremendously in the depiction of an idea. The Committee realizes this importance and has selected three images that will best present visually, the thrust of our recommendations, along with a graphic map delineating the Riverfront Study area. These renderings would show 1) the character of Indian River Drive, the 'Main Street' of the Riverfront, with pedestrian/bike path, landscaping and lighting, and buildings in the background; 2) a view of the River's edge, showing the east side of Indian River Drive in the background with water related activities and character in the foreground, such as boating, fishing, etc.; 3) the Indian River Drive/Main Street/U.S. One area depicting parking with landscaping and lighting, public facilities, adjacent to a central cultural/ informational center. The cost of the renderings will be done by an artist who's fee to produce those will be $900.00 per color rendering. Cheap. His work is excellent. The total cost for all three renderings will be $1,200.00. These renderings will be used for our final Report, all public presentations and they will be invaluable when used for future grant applications and presentations to those agencies responsible for the administration and dispersment of grant monies. The Committee is unanimous regarding the importance of having this type of rendered presentation of its recommendations. It will be money well spent. I thank you in advance, for your expedition of our request through City Council. There are several March 20, 1991 Memorandum, Robert S. McClary Page Two examples available, of the artist's work, should it help. Also, I will be at the Council meeting with at least one example, as well as to answer any questions. Thank you again. n P City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 780127 o SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 o FAX (407) 589-5570 DATE: MARCH 25, 1991 TO: KATHRYN O'HALLORAN CITY CLERK FROM; PETER JONES PJB RIVERFRONT COMMITTEE CHAIN RE: DRAFT FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS - RIVERFRONT PLEASE FIND ATTACHED A PROPOSED DRAFT OF THE FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE RIVERFRONT COMMITTEE. THESE RECOMMENDATIONS WILL BE DISCUSSED AT THE NEXT MEETING TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 1991 AT 7:00 P.M. WE WOULD SINCERELY APPRECIATE YOUR POSTING THESE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE READING BOARD FOR THE PUBLIC. THE COMMITTEE WELCOMES THE PUBLIC INPUT AND WILL ALLOW COMMENTS OR CONCERNS TO BE HEARD AT THEIR NEXT MEETING. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME. LK: LK 7 ,r. From its very inception, the Riverfront Committee's task, or goal, has been to arrive at a body of recommend— ations regarding the future development of Sebastian's riverfront. Having done so, it must be noted that these recommendations reflect a great amount of study, discussion, analysis, public input (in the form of public meetings, surveys, etc.) and debate. These recommendations are meant to establish the formal course of study, formal city planning and zoning and council public debate. and ultimately public policy and mechanisms (guidelines, zoning regulations, etc.) to achieve these recommendations. These recommendations alone, can not insure or guarantee excellence in design and quality in the riverfront environment. It will take the full support of the City Planning and Zoning Commission, City Council, design/engineering prpfessionals, land owners, developers and most importantly, t?a general public in developing these recommendations into meaningful, cohesive guidelines and policy for our riverfront. A-%, The committee's recommendations are as follows: OVERALL THEME (ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER) The basic notion that a municipality may regulate the exterior design of buildings and structures is nothing new. Beginning in the late eighteen hundreds the courts recognized the ability of local government to enact height limits for buildings in order to protect the beauty and attractions (aesthetics) of an area. This simple concept of regulating the height of a building has evolved into the adoption of architectural land use regulations to achieve aesthetic results of residential and commercial value. These regulations have been used to protect the quaint and/or distinctive character of an area. Florida's Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land Development Regulation Act provides a legal basis to adopt design regulations for a specific land use district. This authority would be carried through in the City's Comprehensive Plan and in its Land Development Regulations. While design regulations will protect the character of an area, they have also been proven to preserve and enhance property values. There are numerous examples of successful !� design theme regulations through out the country from New Orleans' French Quarter to Nantucket's cottages. There are number of areas in Florida developed around a central theme. These areas include, Ybor City in Tampa, the old part of St. Augustine, Coconut Grove in Miami, Key West, Old Town of Melbourne and the entire City of Seaside located in the G+ Panhandle. The City of Delray Beach is currently developing design standards for an area of town it plans to call Pineapple Grove. The architectural design theme for the Riverfront District should be that of an Old Florida Style Fishing Village, emphasizing our historical background, similar to what has been called the "Key West Style". The following architectural design themes were presented to the public in a questionnaire (see appendix) and are listed in their order of preference. a) Old Florida Style b) Fishing Village c) Promotion of Historical Sites d) Key West Style 2. PROTECT NATURAL RESOURCES The Riverfront District consists of wetland and upland ecological communities. These areas represent indispensable and fragile natural resources. These areas are under constant threat of invasion and destruction through indiscriminate and often intentional development activities. Piecemeal destruction over time will result in a breakdown in one ecological area that will trickle through the environment until eventually we have lost those things that so many of us live in the Sebastian area to enjoy - healthy waters, wildlife and fishing. While many of the development activities that threaten our natural resources are regulated by state and federal agencies, the City is in a position to provide long term protection by directing growth away from sensitive areas, particularly east of Indian River Drive, through a combination of land use regulations and incentives. It is difficult, if not impossible to place a monetary or psychological value on the tranquility and peacefulness of the views offered to all of those who see the Indian River Lagoon. The Lagoon is the focal point of the City and must be protected from environmental and visual degradation. Therefore, it is necessary to adopt standards to protect the natural resources within the Riverfront District. To accomplish this protection the following measures were supported by over 90% of those responding to the questionnaire and in attendance at the Committee meetings. .► a) Maintain and expand open views of the Indian River Lagoon b) Shoreline Protection c) Maintain and expand native vegetation In addition to the above ideas, it was felt by some members of the public that the Riverfront District could serve to promote environmental awareness of the Indian River Lagoon and the wildlife and plant life that exists in and around the Lagoon. PUBLIC PARKS AND OPEN SPACE Public parks and open spaces are important elements of the Riverfront District. As the area develops there becomes less land available for parks and less open space; however, as the population increases the need for leisure time pursuits and open space for passive enjoyment becomes more important. The location of park and open space areas can protect and enhance natural resources, channel growth by establishing greenbelt or bufferaa}}''see and provide the community with active and passive r4creational opportunities. The Indian River Lagoon providAs a unique opportunity as a resource base of focal point for a linear park east of Indian River Drive and views through open space areas. Having park and open space areas with the Riverfront District ranked extremely high in importance with the public, as evidenced by the results of the questionnaire which showed strong support for the following: a) Linear Park east side of Indian River Drive. 1. This park would extend the entire length of the City limits, utilizing road and Utility rights of way and private property, by easement or purchase. Where parcels of property are to small for development, property owners could be encouraged to give an easement or even deed land to the City for use as a linear park. In exchange they would receive a reduction in property taxes and/or a charitable contribution deduction from their income taxes for an outright gift of land to the City. 3. Where parcels of private property are large enough for development and the Owner is unwilling to grant an easement or otherwise provide land for the linear park through a deed G► or development incentives, the walkway/bike path portion of the linear park area could be constructed in the water adjacent to the shore, thus providing not only a continuous travel way but one with very interesting visual appeal. 4. Within the linear park there would be a pedestrian way and bike path. The combination of both would need to be at least 8 feet wide, if they were constructed independently they would each need to be about 4 feet wide. The bike path could go along the edge of the east side of Indian River Drive, subject to the available right of way. If Indian River Drive was converted to one way traffic there would be ample room for a bike path in the existing paved area. 5. Indian River County may have funds available to assist in contracting a bike path. 6. The linear park area could also provide benches and gazebos for pedestrians to sit and enjoy the water views or picnic. b) User Frie4dly area. Provide an Atmos phere where people enjoy spending time and relaxing. c) Provide public parks and open space. 1. In addition to the linear park, the District should have centralized parking areas. These parking areas could provide picnic areas for visitors to the area along with restroom facilities. 2. The design regulations for the District should provide not only for restrictions on developments east of Indian River Drive that would block the view of the Lagoon, but such regulations should also provide for visual corridors so that the Lagoon is visible from other areas within the District, such as along U.S. #1. d) Pedestrian walk/bike path east side of Indian River Drive. 1. This could be installed in conjunction with the Linear park as discussed above or independently. e) Public restroom facilities. 1. Restroom facilities are essential to the visiting public and locals alike. 2. Their location could be combined with the parking area or in other areas of more public activity. f) Hand Shell. 1. This would serve a variety of community needs and services, by providing a place for civic and cultural events. g) Combination park and parking areas. 1. (This has been discussed above and will also be discussed in the traffic section of this report) h) Main Street Center - Cultural Center - Tourist Information Center. The City owns the land from US #1 to Indian River Drive on �he South side of Main Street. The Chamber o Commerce is across the street. This is an ideal*location for cultural and tourist related activities. i) Fishing areas. 1. There are few public fishing areas along Indian River Drive. The fishing pier at Main Street is used extensively. 2. Additional fishing areas/piers and fish cleaning facilities would encourage greater public utilization of the area and help develop its theme with people fishing and relaxing along the waterfront. In addition to the strong support for the uses listed above, the public had other ideas for recreational uses and open space within the Riverfront District, such as: 1. A ferry boat that could carry passengers back and forth to the Sebastian Inlet. 2. Enlarge the size of Riverview Park. 3. Maintain the open areas in as natural a setting as possible. 4. Add boat ramp facilities, with adequate parking. �.., 4. TRANSPORTATION Transportation recommendations may be broken into categories dealing with: 1. Roadways serving the Riverfront (Indian River Drive. Davis Street, etc.) Types of transportation using those roadways (cars, trucks, bicycles, etc.): and Water related transportation (boat traffic and accompanying public boat ramps and marina facilities). The Sebastian Riverfront is served primarily by Indian River Drive, whose right-of-way is currently under the jurisdiction of Indian River County. It is recommended that the City begin immediately negotiating with the County for the acquisition of the road right of way lying within the City's boundaries. Secondly, that upon completing the formal acquisition process, the City review both the types of vehicular traffic to be allowed on Indian River Drive and, for welfare and safety considerations, the speed at which that vehicular traffiF should travel. Further, regarding types of transportation to use Indian River Drive, that a transit system - the Committee has included in its recommendation discussions a trolly service, 0004 horse drawn carriages among others- be developed. This would allow the general public a means of travel along the Riverfront Corridor without having to resort to individual automobiles. Finally, because of the nature of the immediacy of the Indian River Lagoon, that water borne traffic be better accommodated. This would require a look at existing (primarily public) boat ramp and marina facilities, as well as a review of the inclusion of boat parking in the calculation of some types of developments on or adjacent to the Lagoon. It should be noted that the consensus of the public based on the response from the questionnaire with regards to a transit system by order of preference are listed below: a) Trolley service b) Horse drawn buggies Also, there was an overwhelming amount of people who felt lower speeds on Indian River Drive were top priority followed by control of the Road by the City, increased boat ramp facilities and limited vehicular access to Indian River Drive. ~ 5. PARKING As with most development growth comes the requirements for parking - the bane of both developer and planner alike. The City's Riverfront is no exception. Because of the nature roo /"e of the long narrow breadth of land bounded by U.S.. One and the Indian River Lagoon the task of providing quality development and meeting related open space, surface water management, along with parking requirements on the one hand. and the rigors of current financial requirements on the other, will continue to be a difficult and sometimes insurmountable task. The Committee, in order to better deal with automobile parking and access recommends that general parking facilities be developed at three locations within the Riverfront - one in the north and south sections and one centrally located. The parking should be readily accessible to U.S. One and along with extensive landscaping would provide restroom facilities for public use. These parking facilities could be shared by private development as a means of meeting a portion of their parking requirements, as well as for the general public. Fees paid by private development ?or this use would go towards covering the cost of the parking facility itself. The following lisp completes the issues regarding parking and reflects an order of general public preference. a) provide extensive landscaping using native plants. b) Additional Public Parking with access from U.S. #1. c) provide restrooms d) Three (3) parking areas - north, south and center possibly in the vicinity of the Community Center/Cemetery, Main Street and CR 512. UNIFORMITY OF SIGNAGE (Riverfront) The Committee believes that in order to move forward with specific recommendations that there are three (3) areas that need to be addressed at this time regarding uniformity of signage on the Riverfront. a) The Committee recommends that directional signage should be the same color, size and shape for all areas along the waterfront. b) The Informational signs (picnic areas, restroom facilities, etc.) should be constructed according to the international code. c) The Coumu ttee reconmiends that the City through the use of ordinances define criteria for signs to be consistent and also conform to the overall theme of the Riverfront area. /'k d) Marketing and Business signage should reflect the style and character established for the Riverfront. All marketing and business signage should be regulated with a maximum size limit for everyone. Signage should be lighted for night use. Proper distances should be maintained between all signs and from pedestrian and automobile travel areas and so as not to obstruct the view of the riverfront in any way. Informational signage was the top vote getter with the public followed very close by directional signage. PUBLIC RELATIONS The Riverfront will continue to grow as a focus of development, along with the related activities that have become part of the Riverfront such as the City's Independence Day Celebrations and}the various festivities taking place in Riverview Park, thrbugh-out the year. Through the use of public relations community awareness along with general promotion of the Rive?front can be generated. The following reflects four avenues of approach regarding public relations for the Riverfront, in order of public input preference. a) Newsletter b) Chamber of Commerce Interface c) Special Events The idea of having special events to maintain the riverfront area and enthuse and educate the community should be promoted. those special evante included fund raisers, art aboWo and musical entertainment. d) Information Center It was recommended that an immediate informational center be set up on Main Street where community events and happenings could be posted daily and weekly. Having special events and putting in the informational center favored well with public from questionnaire results. Also the public liked the idea about the newsletter to keep them informed. 8. UNIFORMITY IN LIGHTING The Committee recommended that there be a uniformed lighting program. That this should include the private sector and public lighting. That gas street lights or something similar to gas street lights be installed along Indian River Drive. Also that there should be low-level landscape lighting and park lighting. The purpose of the lighting is so that citizens may be able to walk in the parks, Riverfront facilities and natural environment during the evening hours. Park lighting was the first choice of the public by an overwhelming margin. Surprisingly enough they also were in favor of gas street lights and low level landscape lighting for the entire area. MARINE FACILITIES The Committee encourages boating access to the Riverfront district. There should be dock facilities to accommodate boaters who wish to stay for a couple of days or just a short visit. Additional fishing piers should be considered for recreational fishing. An additional boat ramp would be needed with permitted parking for boat trailers. The Riverfront Committee recommends that the promotion of the fishing industry would help keep alive our heritage of a fishing village. _ The following in order,of preference are the public's recommendations. n a) Promote recreational Fishing Activities — fishing pier b) Boat ramps with permitted trailer parking c) Encourage boating access— transient docks d) Promote the fishing industry 10. FUNDING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS Various sources of funding would be available to finance improvements that serve the public in the Riverfront District. Privately owned projects should not be funded through these sources and therefore are not addressed in this report: 6pecifie methods of funding can ha mora clearly defined as soon as the preliminary costs for any proposed improvements are available. Generally speaking, the City should pursue any and all sources for funding the Riverfront District. Municipal Bonding, grants, donations, land exchanges and special taxes or assessments are all avenues that need to be pursued. The City should designate a staff member as the funding agent for this project through which all funding efforts would be coordinated. /1 In reviewing the options available, it appears a special tax district should be set up which would include the geographical areas in the Riverfront District. This vehicle would provide for the individual properties within the District to carry the major responsibility for funding the improvements within the District. An incremental tax district should be considered as this provides for freezing the taxes within the district as they now exist with any increase in tax revenue partially paying for a bond issue. the City should consider using other sources of revenue including the local sales tax option, local option gas tax, or the occupational license fees to subsidize the District as clearly the general public will also benefit from the improvements made to the Riverfront District. Items that could be funded using these methods include recreational facilities, road improvements, restrooms, street lighting, landscaping, parks, fishing piers, bike patha, and Ot.hnr City owned property and facilities. In addition to the tax district, the City should pursue grants and/or assistance from the County, State and Federal Governments. The county periodically participates in funding recreational facilities and parks and the State has numerous grant funding programs available. Some of these include the Waterways Assistance program, the Florida Recreational Development Assistance Program, the land and Water Conservation Fund, Plorida Inland Navigation District, Coastal Zone Management Funds, and the Florida Boating Improvement Program Fund. Grants and cooperating funding could greatly reduce the capital expense associated with any improvements to the Riverfront District. The City should be encouraged to hire consultants and/or lobbyists to aid the effort in soliciting and processing any applications for grants. There are several publications available through the Florida Funding Publications Inc which describe where and how to obtain these grants. In summary, the Riverfront Committee encourages the City to find that funding for the improvements to the Riverfront District which are readily available through the methods that have been outlined. We encourage the Mayor and City Council to designate a "funding and grant" employee to oversee the funding of the project. Additional supplemental information is available upon request from a respected bonding company and the committee. Grants were the number one choice of the public as well as land donations and a tourist tax as was evident from the questionnaire. 11. LAND USE The issue of how the land within the Riverfront should be developed carries with it physical, environmental, fiscal /1 and political implications. The committee recommends that regardless of the future use of land within the Riverfront, that the City must also review the fit of the Riverfront with the Main Street corridor and land uses. In other words, the committee's focus has been with the Riverfront, however, it may be an appropriate time for the City to begin to look at this overall Central Commercial Core Area, as described in the City's Comprehensive Plan (Policy 1-1.2.3). The Committee recommends that study be given to land uses that will fit the above described character of the Riverfront. Real estate market analysis may provide fiscal insight along with the City's desired list of land uses. The committee also recommended that no further building east of Indian River Drive be continued, realizing that in no way was it recommending the "taking" of any private property and that such a recommendation would require the purchase of developable properties by the City should such a policy be enacted. It was felt that such a measure would ensure the preservation of the opinions and view to the Indian River Lagoon within the Riverfront. Additional specifics regarding land use were as follows: 1. Using the recommendation of parking areas, to cluster commercial,°public and historical land uses adjacent to those parkipg areas. 2. that there be specific residential land uses within the Riverfront. 3. Focus public and cultural land uses around Main Street and CR 512 (Fellsmere Road) locations. 4. That Indian River Drive be a mixture of public, residential, commercial and historical land uses NOT a commercial strip. 12. DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES Daniel Barnham, the planner of Chicago, San Francisco, Cleveland and the Washington Mall has said "Make no little plans, for thee have not the power to stir men's minds." In order to ensure the quality of development of the Riverfront, guidelines must reach beyond the typical codes that have given us the recipe for automobile -choked, incoherent, commercialized and anti -social agglomeration of building with little sense of community. To borrow from the current approach to planning, guidelines should be developed that will encourage places within the Riverfront where one can live, work and shop without the need of a car; encourage public spaces defined by 0—� buildings; create pleasant and interesting Hineraries along sidewalks and/or bike paths; conceal parking lots when possible; and encourage the harmonization of architecture. These are numerous examples of well designed codes that may be used in the development of guidelines for the Riverfront. The committee recommends that guidelines be developed for the .. Riverfront. Some specifics discussed included redefining the determination of height restrictions in order to facilitate and encourage better roof lines, the encouragement of clustered development to maximize river views and open space, allow for incentives to encourage quality development. C= n Regular City Council Meeting March 27, 1991 Page Five MOTION by Powell/Oberbeck I move we approve A, C, D, E and F on the consent agenda. ROLL CALL: Councilman Holyk aye Vice Mayor Oberbeck aye Councilman Powell aye Councilman Reid aye Mayor Conyers aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Item E In response to Councilman Holyk, the City Manager stated that the disparity in bid amounts was most likely due to the fact that Ameriquatic is presently under contract for other city work and was in a better position to bid lower. MOTION by Holyk/Reid I move we approve item H. ROLL CALL: Vice Mayor Oberbeck aye Councilman Powell aye Councilman Reid aye Mayor Conyers aye Councilman Holyk aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 11. COMMITTEE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS A. Riverfront Study Committee 91.092 1. Request for Funding _ Final Report Renderings (Jones Memo dated 3/20/91) Following a brief explanation of need by Peter Jones, Chairman of the Riverfront Study Committee, motion was made. MOTION by Oberbeck/Holyk I move we go ahead allow the Riverfront Committee to go for the renderings and allocate $1200. 5 Regular City Council Meeting March 27, 1991 Page Six ROLL CALL: Councilman Powell aye Councilman Reid aye Mayor Conyers aye Councilman Holyk aye Vice Mayor Oberbeck aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Mayor Conyers called recess at 8:02 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:13 p.m. All members were present. 12. OLD BUSINESS 91.071 A. Review Engagement of Thomas A. Cloud, Esquire - Gray, Harris and Robinson, P.A. Re: Indian River County Water & Sewer Franchise (No Backup = Oral Report _ City Attorney) The City Attorney said he had met with the City Manager and Attorney Cloud to define a scope of services and that special legal counsel's function would be to examine current documents to apprise the city council of the legal implications of termination ^ of the franchise. The City Manager reiterated that legal counsel can advise whether the city can be in the water and sewer business and the legal ramifications and an engineer can advise whether the city should be in the water and sewer business and provide engineering and cost analysis. He said each firm's fees would be capped at $10,000. Gerald C. Hartman addressed Council briefly. A lengthy discussion ensued. Mayor Conyers read a prepared statement and each Councilman expressed his opinion on the matter. MOTION by Reid/Powell I move we engage Hartman and Associates to advise the City of Sebastian on the advisability of the city getting into the utilities business, water and sewer, with a cap of $10,000. 4n o� QOG' r"� '` w..''a City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 780727 o SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 o FAX (407) 589-5570 Pft� M E M O TO: Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Councilman Holyk SUBJECT: Agenda Item for Workshop Meeting of April 3, 1991 Design Competition DATE: March 28, 1991 I would like to discuss: The City of Sebastian form a Design Competition of all interested architects whose principal place of business is located in Indian River County, to produce Presentation Quality Drawings and Renderings of the Sebastian Riverfront and surrounding areas; and further, entrants use the Report of the Sebastian Riverfront Committee as the Design Guide for the Competition, for the express the purpose of Public Exhibition of said Drawings and Renderings at the July 4th, 1991 Celebration in Sebastian, Florida; and further, that the City of Sebastian seek public input, by asking registered Sebastian voters to cast "ballot" expressing their choice; and further, that Sebastian City Council be directed to follow the express wishes of the registeres Sebastian voters on that day. PRH:lml a 1^1 City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 780127 0 SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 0 FAX (407) 589-5570 M E M O R A N D U M DATE: April 1, 1991 TO: Peter W. Jones Riverfront Committee Chairman FROM: Kathryn M. O'Halloran City Clerk RE: Request for Final Report Renderings Funding AN _______________________________________________________________ In regard to the above referenced, the City Council, at its March 27, 1991 Regular Meeting, approved the committee's request in the amount of $1200. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact this office. Sam /%, City Council Workshop Meeting April 3, 1991 Page Five 10. COUNCIL MATTERS A. Vice Mayor Oberbeck 91.045 1. Support Indian River County TKanspgr�*,i�n Committee {�ec� er4ation Re: omQaii bitity of Future TraMp ontrol and Twin Pairs (no backup) Vice Mayor Oberbeck noted that this item had been previously approved. 2. Other Matters Vice Mayor Oberbeck commended the City Manager on his choice for City Engineer/Director of Public Works and listed grants available for municipal projects as printed in the March 1991 Quality Cities magazine. B. Councilman Holyk 91.104 1. Discuss Design Competition for All Interested Architects Re: Riverfront and Surroundingq +� Areas (Councilman Holyk Memo dated 91) Councilman Holyk said he felt the proposed Design Competition merited discussion, said the public should not be ignored and concurred that time was a concern. The City Attorney said any competition done by ballot would have to be a referendum in accordance with Florida law. Robert Brodie addressed Council on the matter and was advised that he should take his idea to the Riverfront Committee since the committee was delegated the authority to do the feasibility study. Steven Lulich, member of the Riverfront Committee said the committee's report should be finalized by the end of the month. 5 - fay' he88 /1/`LGY1KY. RECEIVED THE VILLAGE ARCHITECTS P.A. 111991(APR ITY CIE RR' OFFII'f April 11, 1991 d. TO THE MEMBERS OF THE SEBASTIAN RIVERFRONT COMMITTEE I wish to extend my sincere apologies to you, for my enthusiasm got the best of me last Monday March 25th when I overlooked the respected feelings of the Committee regarding a possible design competition in our city. Upon reflection, I realize now the idea was too headlong, and neglected that more studied opinions were in the air. I hope you will understand that I erred only in my overt enthusiasm and not out of the least intention to slight the feelings or ideas of the Riverfront Committee... The misguided idea of an Independence Day competition came to me during just that weekend of March 22nd, with the added hope of saving the City an expense for art. (My decision to propose the savings of municipal funds was not an "asy one, for I realized I would be giving up personal income from site -plan art proposed to me at the March 20th meeting.) Moreover, I began to feel that time was quickly running out for a July 4th event (requiring April for the hopeful completion of the Riverfront Report, with the remaining months of May and June for the participating architects). I assumed, without really thinking of other important criteria, that the idea would be welcomed by all. However, It is my sincere hope that the Riverfront Committee might once again allow my enthusiasm to find expression within its valued work. My creative feelings, though sometimes overwhelming my better judgement, would hopefully have your future company and commonsense as a timely guide. Most sincerely, Robert T. Brodie, A.I.A. cc : City of Sebastian. iw Press -Journal. Sebastian Sun. 10753 HIGHWAY ONE, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 FA%407-589-2134 / 407-589-4468 Qn Cry II 4� �6,dflY City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 780127 o SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 o FAX (407) 589-5570 DATE: APRIL 30. 1991 TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM; LINDA KINCHEN C�ie,,.0 SECRETARY, RIVERFRONT OMMI TTEE RE: JOINT MEETING TO PRESENT FINAL REPORT PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE RIVERFRONT COMMITTEE WOULD LIKE YOUR APPROVAL OF MAY 30TH, 1991 AT 7:00 P.M. AS A DATE FOR A JOINT MEETING BETWEEN CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING AND ZONING AND THEIR COMMITTEE TO PRESENT THE FINAL REPORT. ALSO, AS A PART OF THEIR MOTION SETTING THIS DATE, THEY WOULD LIKE AN AD PLACED IN THE NEWSPAPER ADVISING THE PUBLIC OF THIS MEETING DATE THE SAME AS IS RUN FOR A LAND USE CHANGE, SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO /►. CONTACT ME REGARDING THIS MATTER. r Peter W. Jones /Y ARCHITECT 1627 U.S. Highway 1 Sebastian, Florida 32958 407/388-1983 May 1, 1991 Mr. Will Conyers, Mayor Members Sebastian City Council City Hall 1225 Main Street Sebastian, Florida 32958 Re: Main Street and Indian River Drive Riverfront Study DEAR SIRS: As you may be aware, the Riverfront Study Committee is in the final process of completing its report, to be presented later this month. Many issues have been deliberated, public input noted and recommendations set. One aspect of the Committee's ^ focus has been on the concept of a linear park system running north and south, with its 'center' at Main Street and Indian River Drive. Main Street to City Hall and the riverfront is referenced in the City's comprehensive plan, along with U.S. 1 and Indian River Drive, as part of the City's 'Central Commercial Core Area'. Main Street, U.S. 1, Indian River Drive and the Indian River itself,at that point, presents a unique opportunity to enhance this 'center' of the riverfront, while improving the image and function of the Central Commercial Core Area. The Riverfront Study report refers to the opportunity to create a 'cultural center' within this center area. A 'public place' that might contain a band shell, tourist information center, connection to the linear park system, related public facilities and parking. The visibility of this area from U.S. 1, even now, can be readily seen. As you consider action on properties within this important part of the riverfront, please note that the acquisition of those properties by the City, itself, for a greater, longer term, public good, is worthy of consideration. Funding mechanisms for such acquisitions are discussed in the Committee's report. The City has had opportunities in the past to acquire such vital 00% properties as an investment towards the development public spaces. The riverfront is every bit valuable as a public space, May 1, 1991 Mr. Will Conyers, Mayor Members Sebastian City Council Page Two as it is a place for private sector development. Concurrent with following the Riverfront Study Committee's recommendations,the City should begin a land banking program within the river£ront district, now, to ensure its cultural vitality and to maintain the proper balance between public space and private development. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Jid Petterer WW. �1Jonw' ✓�(esfVV. es' /+ n n �a �z City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 780127 o SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32878 TELEPHONE (407) 588-5330 FAX 407-589-5570 SUBJECT: Joint Meeting-Riverfront ) Committee ) Approved For Submittal By: ) City Manager ) In ) EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: AMOUNT BUDGETED: Agenda No Dept. Origin 9113,IYJ22/ Date Submitted 5-2-91 For Agenda Of 5-8-91 Exhibits: Memo from Kinchen Dated 4-30-91 SUMMARY STATEMENT APPROPRIATION REQUIRED: Final REport For Riverfront Study completed and needs to be presented to Council and Planning and Zoning. Riverfront Committee would like to present at joint meeting on May 30, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. Committee would also like an ad in newspaper advising the public of the meeting. RECOMMENDED ACTION Move to approve the date of May 30, 1991 for Joint meeting and advertisement in Newspaper for public attendance. x/.136189. 2,2-1 City Council Regular Meeting May 8, 1991 Page Seven e� ROLL CALL: Councilman Reid aye Mayor Conyers aye Vice Mayor Oberbeck aye Councilman Powell aye MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 11. COMMITTEE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS 91.136/ A. Riverfront Study Committee 89.221 1. Request Advertised Joint Meeting with City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission - 5/30/91 @ 7:00 p.m. (Staff Recommendation dated 5/2/91, Kinchen Memo dated 4/30/91) Peter Jones, chairman of the Riverfront Committee and Warren Dill, member, spoke. MOTION by Powell/Oberbeck I make a motion that we go ahead and plan to have this meeting with the Riverfront Study Committee and the P & Z on May 30, 1991, 7:00 p.m. but don't pay to ^ advertise. ROLL CALL: Mayor Conyers aye Vice Mayor Oberbeck aye Councilman Powell aye Councilman Reid aye MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 12. OLD BUSINESS None. 13. NEW BUSINESS 91.016 A. ttaWat�ypn Assessment Report Proposal for e as an Central Garage from Empire Engineering (Staff Recommendation dated 5/2/91, Proposal) The City Manager noted that the recommendation tonight will be different than the recommendation printed in the agenda packages. He noted that the City did not have to file the CAR in 60 days. /► 7 Sid o� B QOp �.r, '4' w ...m d"m City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 780127 ❑ SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 0 FAX (407) 589-5570 May 13, 1991 Jennifer Daniel, City News Editor Vero Beach Press Journal P. O. Box 1268 Vero Beach, Florida 32961 Dear Jennifer: Please publish the enclosed Press Release on the following meeting: FINAL REPORT FOR RIVERFRONT STUDY CITY OF SEBASTIAN RIVERFRONT COMMITTEE, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE AND CITY COUNCIL Please note that the meeting will be held on Thursday, May 30, 1991. Thank you very much for your anticipated cooperation. Sincerely, Kathryn M. O'Halloran, CMC/AAE City Clerk elm Enclosure ' cc: Linda Kinchen, Sec. +.. JOINT WORKSHOP - CITY COUNCIL - PLANNING AND ZONING AND RIVERFRONT COMMITTEES REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MAY 30, 1991 MAYOR CONYERS CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 7:O0 P.M. PRESENT; ALL COUNCIL MEMBERS, RIVERFRONT STUDY MEMBERS AND PLANNING AND ZONING MEMBERS WERE PRESENT WITH THE EXCEPTION OF JOHN LINDSEY, ALTERNATE FOR PLANNING AND ZONING WHO IS EXCUSED. ALSO PRESENT; ROBERT S. MCCLARY, CITY MANAGER BRUCE COOPER, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, LINDA KINCHEN, SECRETARY, CHARLES NASH, CITY ATTORNEY AND CATHERINE HILTON, CITY PLANNER MAYOR CONYERS TURNED THE MEETING OVER TO PETER JONES, CHAIRMAN OF THE RIVERFRONT COMMITTEE FOR THE PRESENTATION. MR. JONES INDICATES THAT MR. DILL, MR. COLLINS AND MRS. TRIPP WILL ALSO TAKE PART IN THE PRESENTATION. /1 ----------------------------------------------------------- AFTER PRESENTATION WAS COMPLETE VICE -MAYOR OBERBECK COMMENDED THE COMMITTEE FOR A JOB WELL DONE AND ESPECIALLY FOR PRODUCING A FUNDING REPORT TO THE COUNCIL FOR THIS PROJECT. THE MAYOR HAD SOME PROBLEMS WITH THE SMALL NUMBER OF RETURNS FROM THE QUESTIONNAIRE BUT HE ALSO COMMENDED THE COMMITTEE FOR A JOB WELL DONE. MAYOR CONYERS SUGGESTED THIS GO TO A WORKSHOP FOR DISCUSSION ON HOW TO IMPLEMENT THIS REPORT. COUNCILMAN HOLYK, REID AND POWELL WERE ALSO IN FAVOR OF THE REPORT AND FELT THE COMMITTEE DID AN EXCELLENT JOB. IT WAS RECOMMENDED BY THE MAYOR THAT PERHAPS THE COMMITTEE SHOULD NOW BE DISBANDED AND THE COUNCIL SHOULD CONSIDER A PROJECT COORDINATOR TO MOVE THIS PROJECT FORWARD. MR. JONES AND THE COMMITTEE WERE PLEASED TO HEAR THIS. THEY HAVE NO PROBLEM WITH BEING DISOLVED AND MR. JONES STATED THAT ALL MEMBERS WOULD BE AVAILABLE INDIVIDUALLY AFTER THIS HAPPENED TO WORK WITH THE COORDINATOR ANY WAY THAT THEY COULD. MR. JONES REQUESTED THAT THE COUNCIL GIVE THE COMMITTEE SOME TYPE OF FORMAL MOTION IF THAT WAS PROPER AT THIS TIME. VICE MAYOR OBERBECK MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE REPORT AS PREPARED BY THE RIVERFRONT COMMITTEE AND PROCEED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE WITH TRYING TO IMPLEMENT IT SECOND BY COUNCILMAN oft, REID. THE CITY ATTORNEY UNDER DISCUSSION STATED THAT HE FELT THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SHOULD BE THE FIRST TO ACT ON THE REPORT. VICE MAYOR OBERBECK THEN AMENDED HIS MOTION TO INCLUDE WITH APPROVAL OF PLANNING AND ZONING - COUNCILMAN REID AGREED TO AMEND HIS SECOND. ROLL CALL ON THE MOTION WAS UNANIMOUS. r CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING AND ZONING AND RIVERFRONT JOINT MEETING MAY 30, 1991 PAGE TWO MAYOR CONYERS ASKS CHAIRMAN KRULIKOWSKI IF HIS BOARD HAD ANY QUESTIONS - CHAIRMAN STATED THE COMMISSION WILL HOLD A WORKSHOP ON THE REPORT AND THEN PERHAPS A JOINT WORKSHOP BETWEEN CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING AND ZONING SO IMPLEMENTATION CAN BE HELD. MAYOR CONYERS OPENED THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC FOR INPUT. RUTH SULLIVAN AND RON HARSH SPOKE RECESS CALLED AT 8:45 P.M. BACK AT 8:55 P.M. ALL PRESENT DAN CATTOR AND ROBERT BRODIE SPOKE AFTER THE RECESS BRIEFLY THE MAYOR ANNOUNCED THAT CHRIS HAMRICK WILL BE ARRIVING IN SEBASTIAN SATURDAY AT MELBOURNE AIRPORT AT 4:40 P.M IF RESIDENTS WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME HIM BACK FROM THE WAR AND ALSO THAT HE HAD BEEN ASKED TO BE THE GRAND MARSHAL FOR THE 4TH OF JULY. n THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 9:00 P.M. PREPARED BY LINDA KINCHEN SECRETARY, PLANNING AND ZONING AND RIVERFRONT COMMITTEE. P City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 780127 ❑ SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 o FAX (407) 589-5570 DATE: June 14, 1991 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM; Linda Kinchen sem.✓ Planning and Zoning Secretary RE: Riverfront Study Final Report Please be advised that the Planning and Zoning commission Wield a special meeting on June 13, 1991 to review and discuss the above report. The following action was taken: A motion to forward the Riverfront Study Committee report to the city council with the following comments: a) we congratulate the riverfront committee for their efforts and completeness of an excellent report and we concur with their basic concept. b) 1st priority of action is to aggressively pursue the acquisition of the road right of way for Indian River Drive within the Sebastian City Limits. c) 2nd priority of action is to obtain all land possible easterly of Indian River Drive by donation or purchase. Particulary those parcels that are now non -buildable. d) 3rd priority of action is to design and build a linear park easterly of Indian River Drive e) we concur in the recommendation to implement policies to maintain and expand open views of the Indian River Lagoon f) We support the idea of a coordinator established within the staff of the city. An amendment to the main motion above was made to request city council to place special emphasis or priority to the items highlighted on the pages attached. A second amendment to the main motion was made which concurred with the Conclusion page of the report in its ^ entirety. Page Two The second amendment passed unanimously, the first amendment passed by 4-2 and the main motion passed unanimously. The intent of the first amendment was not to eliminate anything from the report but to highlight the areas which the commission feels the city should concentrate on first. Should you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me. B City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 780127 o SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 o FAX (407) 589-5570 DATE: June 14. 1991 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Stanley E. Krulikowski. Chairman, Planning and Zoning RE: Riverfront Study Committee Final Report Gentlemen, please move as expeditiously as possible in scheduling a workshop for discussion and action of this report. The Planning and Zoning Commission would like to be available in your discussion in the event you have any questions or comments. Please advise at the earliest date. Should you have any questions. please do not hesitate to contact us. A SEK:lk -?V36 OWN a City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 780127 o SEBASTIAN. FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 o FAX (407) 589-5570 SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGARDING THE RIVERFRONT STUDY COMMITTEE'S REPORT Approved For Submittal By: City Manager EXPENDITURE AMOUNT REQUIRED: BUDGETED: Agenda No. 9/.136 Dept. Origin Community Development BC ) Date Submitted 6/19/91 For Agenda Of 6/26/91 Exhibits: Memo dated June 14, 1991 from Planning and Zoning Commission Memo dated June 14, 1991 from Stanley Krulikowski SUMMARY STATEMENT APPROPRIATION REQUIRED: At a special workshop meeting on June 13, 1991, the Planning and Zoning Commission review the Riverfront Study Committee's report and has made a recommendation to the City Council regarding this matter. Please see the attached memorandum dated June 14, 1991 from the Planning and Zoning Secretary regarding the recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission. RECOMMENDED ACTION Review the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation and determine any action needed. 91,/36 /'1 kG Regular City Council Meeting June 26, 1991 Page Eleven MOTION by Holyk/Powell I move we award the contract for environmental consulting to Envirx of Vero Beach for an amount of $22,500 subject to approval by the City Attorney. ROLL CALL: Vice Mayor Oberbeck - aye Councilman Powell - aye Councilman Reid - aye Councilman Holyk - aye MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 91.174 C. Golf Course - Computer Tee Time System (Staff Recommendation dated 6/14/91, GC Manager Memo dated 5/23/91, Rodenberg Letter dated 5/21%91, Proposed Contract, Analysis, Rodenberg Memo dated 5/21/91, Software Info) MOTION by Powell/Holyk I move we approve the request for computer tee time system on a trial basis two months for $720. Councilman Holyk commented that the city still needs to address City Hall computer matters. ROLL CALL: Councilman Holyk - aye Vice Mayor Oberbeck - aye Councilman Powell - aye Councilman Reid - aye MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 11. COMMITTEE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS A. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 91.136 1. Recommendation Re: Riverfront Study Committee Report (P & Z Memo dated 6/14/91, Krulikowski Memo dated 6/14/91) Council by consensus scheduled the workshop with the Planning and Zoning Commission for Wednesday, July 17, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the Riverfront Study. 11 City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 780127 0 SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 c FAX (407) 589-5570 M I N U T E S SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING JULY 17, 1991 - 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA ALL PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND INFORMATION ON ITEMS BELOW MAY BE INSPECTED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, CITY HALL, 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA. PURPOSE: Review and Determine Action Needed Re: Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation on River£ront Study 1. Mayor Conyers called the workshop to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor W.E. Conyers Councilman Peter Holyk Vice Mayor Frank Oberbeck Councilman George Reid Absent: Councilman Lonnie Powell (excused) Planning & Zoning Commission Members Present: J.W. Thompson Shirley Kilkelly Stanley Krulikowski, Chairman Jim Wadsworth, Vice Chairman William Mahoney Earl Shroyer Robert Fullerton 1 /1 City Council Workshop July 17, 1991 Page Two Planning & Zoning Commission Members Absent: Mayme O'Connor (excused) John Lindsay - Alternate (excused) Also Present: City Attorney, Charles Nash Director of Community Development, Bruce Cooper City Planner, Catherine Hilton City Clerk, Kathryn O'Halloran Deputy City Clerk, Sally Maio Administrative Secretary, Linda Kinchen Mayor Conyers recognized and congratulated team members and coaches of the Sebastian River Area Senior League for attainment of the District 17 Championship title for the first time in the league's twenty three year history. PUBLIC INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS Anthony Donadio, 310 SW 10th Street, recommended formation of an advisory committee composed of staff, Council, P & Z, laypersons and professionals. Bettina Boudrot, 1302 Indian River Drive, Sebastian, urged that the riverfront retain its history and richness. 5. REVIEW AND DETERMINE NECESSARY ACTION RE: PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION ON RIVERFRONT STUDY Each Planning and Zoning member gave input, generally in concurrence with the commission's recommendation dated June 14, 1991 memo and June 13, 1991 minutes. (See attached) Subsequent to staff input regarding survey of riverfront district property owners for possible acquisition of land, City Council members presented their views on procedures to follow. Discussion followed on architectural design for the district brought to light when Councilman Reid expressed dismay at the castle design for the proposed Fisher museum on U.S. 1. Planning and Zoning members said they were unable to disapprove the plan based on Land Development Code regulations as cited in Section 20A-10.2.3.1. "The appearance of buildings and structures shall be disapproved under A-' subsection 20A -10.2(B) in extreme cases only and City Council Workshop July 17, 1991 Page Three reasonable doubt shall be resolved in favor of the applicant.". Past Riverfront Committee member, Warren Dill recommended establishment of design standards. MOTION by Oberbeck/Holyk I move to direct the City Manager to appoint a staff member as overseer for the Riverfront program. ROLL CALL: Mayor Conyers aye Councilman Holyk aye Vice Mayor Oberbeck aye Councilman Powell aye Councilman Reid aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0. The Director of Community Development suggested that staff come back to Council through Planning and Zoning in a few weeks with a procedural outline. The City Attorney announced he will attend the Municipal Attorneys' Conference next week, therefore, /►, will not attend the July 24, 1991 Council meeting, however, Patrick Anderson will attend the meeting. He said he will take the opportunity to query other attorneys as to how other cities have addressed implementation of design standards. It was the consensus of Council that finding out what property in the district is available is the first priority and that staff reports on land purchases should come directly to City Council, however, staff reports on design standards should come to Council through Planning and Zoning. Past Riverfront Committee members Robert Brodie and Ken Chapin addressed Council. Discussion reverted to the sentence (as stated above) in Section 20A-10.2.B.I. and whether it should be deleted as soon as possible and at a future date new standards and criteria can be adopted. 3 r0% City Council Workshop July 17, 1991 Page Four The City Attorney said the language can be softened in that provision to give Planning and Zoning more input on the design of a building and suggested that something be placed on the next agenda that authorizes him to prepare an ordinance amending LDC Section 20A -10.2.B.1. MOTION by Oberbeck/Holyk I move to direct the City Attorney to prepare that. After a confusing discussion of the motion the City Attorney said that direction to draft the ordinance needs to be placed on the next consent agenda since this is a workshop. (The City Clerk's office is assuming that this is the context of the motion) Stanley Krulikowski said P & Z had once made a recommendation to restructure that provision of the Land Development Code and that perhaps the City Attorney could use that recommendation. ROLL CALL: Councilman Holyk aye Vice Mayor Oberbeck aye Councilman Powell aye Councilman Reid aye Mayor Conyers aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6. Mayor Conyers adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Approved at the v.lI�GGJ „Zy 1991 b-P,�L � Council Meeting. Kat ryM. O'Halloran, City Clerk 4 onyers, il9ayor ., ERA'- MID -FLORIDA REAL ESTATE, INC. July 22, 1991 Robb Mcclary Sebastian City Manager Sebastian City Hall 1225 Main Street Sebastian, FL 32958 RE: -Lots 1-4. Block 4 W. A. Martins Subdivision Dear Sir: Enclosed please find intormation in regards to the property referenced above. At this time, my firm is marketing this parcel on behalf of Barkett Oil Company, Inc. ^ As a member of the Rivertront Study Committee, I am aware of the City's needs for future land acquisition. This Parcel is within the Riverfront district. Please review the enclosed and consider the property to be registered on the land acquisition inventory list. I hope the City of Sebastian will consider the possibility of a purchase while the property is still available. Please contact me should you have any questions. Kind R `7 Dz(mien . Gilliam$, GRI OROK , Co -Owner ID -FLORIDA REAL ESTATE, INC. DIIG/nb enclosure cc: W. E. Conyers Francis J. Oberbeck Peter Holyk Lonnie Powell George Reid SEBASTIAN EXECUTIVE BUILDING • 1623 N. U.S. #L SUITE A-5 • SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 • 407589-4377 • FAX: 407-5`89.8890077 Each office independently owned and operated ,m. ERA'- MID -FLORIDA REAL ESTATE, INC. BARKETT OIL COMPANY, INC. PROPERTY: U.S. 1 AND MARTIN LANE PRICE:. $375,000.00 TERMS: POSSIBLE PROPERTY FRONTAGE: APPROXIMATELY 203.50 ON U.S. ONE APPROXIMATELY 175.87 ON MARTIN LANE PROPERTY 50. FEET: APPROXIMATELY 30,680 CURRENT USE: VACANT GAS STATION TAXES: $3,391.00 FOR 1990 Oak IMPROVEMENTS: CBS SINGLE -STORY BUILDING PUMP ISLAND CBS CAR WASH OFFERED BY: DAMIEN H. GILLIAMS, GRI FIRM: ERA MID -FLORIDA REAL ESTATE, INC. ADDRESS: 1623 U.S. HIGHWAY ONE SUITE A-5 SEBASTIAN. FL 32958 PHONE: (407)589-4377 SEBASTIAN EXECUTIVE BUILDING • 1623 N. U.S. NI, SUITE AS • SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 • 407-5844377 • FAX: 407-5899--8x_9000777 Each office independently owned and operated RIVERPRONT STUDY REPORT /\ Date Name Address Tel. No. nr 'ond-'N' mvy\A �Z '5l��kT1 �u-L- S�2z�9/ �alaew l8 Daxn��. -K�sz(a,,.d lea) r2 /r bozo J 'el ✓E2fz 11,171 �s) /, ..3. qi t9LA/YC'HE %�.9 Yn/G.P 9G/�/Pi/✓E.PSI.o� .DP � .aX8-300/ c / - / RIVERFRONT STUDY REPORT ^ Date Name Address Tel. 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Dear Howard, ' +' L.observed your advertisement in a recent publication ofqp G�"t.A sun and am responding with information to same. I own c4/4' ot8- 1; numbers 12;13,14,15 and 16 in Hardee's Subdivision B, Saba s an ,arida. `L':These lotsltotal 117 feet on the Indian River and are boun a "b ian (River Drive: on the west and the Indian River on the east approximately 85 feet deep.^t ,.Fishers Museum is being built across Indian River Drive to a n YFthey inquired through a local realtor for a price to purch�}',o .t.'' ?We stated $90,000.00 good until Januar 1, 1992 when the sr 1 price be $lV,00Vfor the 117 feet of river frontage. Thelots have reparian river rightc. Sincerely, N. A. Nash,'Jr. -.. Y } t M 14 4d �� ON L7 P City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 780127 o SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 n FAX (407) 589-5570 % SUBJECT: UPDATE FROM STAFF ) Agenda No. q11-3 f REGARDING RIVERFRONT PROPERTIES ) FOR SALE. ) Dept. Origin Community Development ,� ( BC) /,L/y' Approved For Submittal By: ) Date Submitted 8/29/91 486 For Agenda Of 9/04/91 City Manager V ) Exhibits: Proposal from Realtyline, ) Proposal from ERA, Proposal from Florida Lifestyle. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: AMOUNT APPROPRIATION BUDGETED: REQUIRED: SUMMARY STATEMENT Since the riverfront study has been excepted by the City Council, there has been several property owners expressing an interest in selling their property to the City of Sebastian. Due to these properties being on the active real estate market, staff felt that it would be appropriate to present these properties to the City Council for review. 1. Realtyline (Davis & Indian River Dr.) $660,000.00 2 Florida Lifestyle (Indian River Dr.) $340,000.00 3. Holder Property (Indian River Dr. & Martin)(No back-up) $195,000.00 4. Steve Phillipson (River Park Plaza,484 U.S. 1)(appraisal) $610,000.00 5 Mid -Florida ERA (U.S. 1 & Martin) $375,000.00 6 Elsie Plyler (Location unknown 2 lots)(No back-up) $100,000.00 RECOMMENDED ACTION Review proposals. 9/z3g �1 ~lilt Ply ltR LOC..fl-w NNk Ntw N. /\ r> w ERA® - MID -FLORIDA REAL ESTATE; INC. July 22, 1991 �ry n° JUL 1991 9+ Robb McClary � Received Sebastian City Manager G. EILy ;Aanageil ^' Sebastian City Hall '¢ 0111- a 1225 Main Street 32958 s`n Oej lLI Sebastian, FL LLOL63� RE: Lots 1-4, Block 4 W. A. Martins Subdivision Dear Sir: Enclosed please find information in regards to the property referenced above. At this time, my firm is marketing this parcel on behalf of Barkett Oil Company, Inc. As a member of the Riverfront Study Committee, I am aware of the City's needs for future land acquisition. This parcel is within the Riverfront district. Please review the.enclosed and consider the property to be registered on the -land acquisition inventory list. I hope the City of Sebastian will consider the possibility of a purchase while the property is still available. Please contact me should you have any questions Kind R D mien Gill lams, GRI ROK Co -Owner MID -FLORIDA REAL ESTATE, INC. DHG/nb enclosure cc: W. E. Conyers Francis J. Oberbeck Peter Holyk Lonnie Powell George Reid SEBASTIAN EXECUTIVE BUILDING • 1623 N. U.S. #1, SUITE A-5' SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 • 407-5894377 • FAX: 407,589.8907 6i Each office independently owned and operated ^� �� .. oft� ® OONN ERA® — MID—FLORIDA REAL ESTATE, INC. BARKETT OIL COMPANY, INC. PROPERTY: U.S. 1 AND MARTIN LANE PRICE:, $375,000.00 TERMS: POSSIBLE PROPERTY FRONTAGE: APPROXIMATELY 203.50 ON U.S. ONE APPROXIMATELY 175.87 ON MARTIN LANE PROPERTY 80. FEET: APPROXIMATELY 30,680 CURRENT USE: VACANT GAS STATION TAXES: $3,391.00 FOR 1990 IMPROVEMENTS: CBS SINGLE—STORY BUILDING PUMP ISLAND CBS CAR WASH OFFERED BY: DAMIEN H. GILLIAMS, GRI FIRM: ERA MID—FLORIDA REAL ESTATE, INC. ADDRESS: 1623 U.S. HIGHWAY ONE SUITE A-5 SEBASTIAN. FL 32958 PHONE: (407)589-4377 /^ SEBASTIAN EXECUTIVE BUILDING' 1623 N. U.S. #1, SUITE A-5 - SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 - 407-589-4377 • FAX: 407-57899^--899077 Each Wim independently owned and operated 9/299 ^FLORIDA LIFES"PYLE REAL ESTATE, INC. 484 U.S. One, Suite D, P.O. Box 780305, Sebastian, Florida 32978-8305 (407) 589-0550 Toll Free 1.800-678.0747 Lots 8, 9 and 10, W.A.Yartins Subd. with Repairian Rights Tax ID 806-31-39-00013-00008.0 Approximately -45,000 so.ft., One Acre+ - 150' on the Indian River 150' on Indian River Drive Approximately 400' North of present Yacht Club Fenced on three sides, 4' chain-link fence Artesian well on property - Three bedroom, two bath CBS home in very good condition, could be used for offices. Runs through from Indian River Drive to alley behind, helps traffice flow. Several large oak trees on property. Zoned C.O.R. Owner: Imbert Wheeler Asking price: $340,000 Owner will finance for Buyer I..L7. MLS Serving Indian River and South Brevard County 9/239 ��e Evenings 407-58a-0550 407-$ftpk9714 1-800-578-0747 Florida Lifestyle state, Inc. /\ CLARENCE J. REALTOR -As 484 U.S. 1 - Suite 0 • P.O. Box 780305 Sebastian, Florida 32978-0305 m.aM 'RIDA LIF`ErS YLE (SEAL ESTATE, INC. e U, P.O. Box 78113115, Sebastian, Florida 32978-0305 (407) 589-0550 Toll Free 1-800.578-0747 To: City of Sebastian, City Council Over the past several Years, the problem of parking at the Sebastian Yacht Club: has come up numerous times, and other properties have been considered and discussed. I presently have a property listed for sale located within 400 feet of the Yacht club that I think may be the solution to Your problem. I have included all of the information that I feel is necessary for You to look over and review that may solve Your parking problem at the Yacht club and launching ramp. Clarence J. Ri REALTOR -Associate a MLS Serving Indian River and South Brevard County Q/Z gyp, 0v10N mr=3 A0.4 NGT To SLATE um I I Noma (l W S' IAI,CI' I'ROrt.n'rs Ix 111 [IN' INI'1'IIIN III. fl'I'1' IMITS uF 'ITP fll'\ oE. Slllln"TI Atl. 7T I:: IOIMRDI'b nN''I'ill: Edti lPY 111F !•TNI AN 11YTIt (IV'I'I:1!0AS WA'1'NRWAY) AND 1911IAN L'IVIIl UIIIVF ,01: 'flit FIII"III BY IIAVI> !1DI'll,OR HIT UFRi'111' 01.11 UI%II' DIGHWAY .\NO TO THE NORIO BY TUO STM11.IAR1Y /114171, PAR I, q. 11 LI HS ONE: HI.OV.k FAS( 01' P.H.IIIf.IIN\Y II IIIHI'CILY UIL'ti' 01 11:1 RE:IIA.1 AR INLET i111'Il I1IRFCT A'(.":; 1'O 1111 \'I'IAN'1'If O(TIN VI,, THE INTERCOASTAL WA1'I;RCAi' ZONING 19 COHHFRCI Al -OFF 1OF-RESIDENT!Al L1111 1711% RF.SIDIM11M. DI:TNC MULTI-FAMII.Y IE 1111119 TO THE ACRF.S17T, IS ;,14'RW IMATI:IA 1, N4 Af.RCS WITH .40 ACRES LYINI; FAST OF TNDIA'I RIVER DRIVE N7TH AI•PIVINIM\TE:I.Y IhO FEET 01' WATERFRONT, EARN INC WITH THE SIIORFI, iNF. 11' IS IMPROVFI) WITH A IWO BEDROOM ONEHAFII CII:: RESIDENC1: dl ::000 REPAIR WITH 6 INCH AHIFSIAII WRI1.I SM21.1 !J'RINO FFU SI'RFAM RUNS 111R000H THE PROPF.Rn.1 AROE 049S,1'.\I YS AND I Ii RMS'1'NF.ES AImO4N. OWNFR HAS RESEHVIT " SFHFR CTIWMFf.'FIONS FROM TIIF NORTH COV41Y ::FWFP. SYS' I' FM, CONSTRUCTION 01' WHICH IS 7MMTd FNT. CIIRRF41 SURVEY IS AVAIIAIII.F FOR INSPF0 1Ut1. BASED ON ITS BCST POSSIBLE USE AS MT0.11 FAMIIT WITH V. UNITS PER AC.REI THERE WOULD BE 60-47. UNITS ALLOWED. ASKItJG PRICE : ��6D DDb -RLALTYLING INC PETERS. TAHEELL. P.A. /.IC/'N5l'0 NIAI laplll.'IluuRlu 9.It('H TIE Ptl"'IN 71111Xllll SI IIAIILIN II 2, 11x1,11 00,591.1111, I"n lnnl l5B9J1>11r 9I zv City Council Workshop September 4, 1991 Page Four MOTION by Oberbeck/Holyk I move to place this (Resolution Nos. R-91-36 and R-91-37) on the next consent agenda. ROLL CALL: Vice Mayor Oberbeck aye Councilman Powell aye Councilman Reid aye Mayor Conyers aye Councilman Holyk aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 91.070 D. Update on Stormwater Utility (City Manager Rgecom en�3tion dated 8/29/91, RFP for Consu an s, City Engineer Memo dated 8/29/91) The City Engineer gave a brief update on stormwater utility, noting a September 20, 1991 opening date for stormwater utility consulting engineer proposals. 91.239 E. Discuss Riverfront Properties For Sale (Proposals from Realtyline, ERS Florida Lifestyle, Steve Philipson and Holder) The Director of Community Development gave a brief report on available riverfront properties. The City Manager noted that the CAVCORP property appraisal was received this date and would be presented to Council. 91.240 F. Pending List (Request of Councilman Holyk) (List) The City Attorney returned to the meeting at 9:05 p.m. City Council addressed each item on the pending list. An updated pending list is attached reflecting action of Council. 9. MAYOR'S MATTERS None. 10. COUNCIL MATTERS A. Vice Mayor Oberbeck None. Regular City Council Meeting September 25, 1991 Page Eight MOTION by Powell/Oberbeck I move we take a break. " ROLL CALL: Councilman Reid nay Mayor Conyers nay Councilman Holyk nay Vice Mayor Oberbeck aye Councilman Powell aye MOTION FAILED 2-3 (Reid, Conyers, Holyk - nay) MOTION by Powell/Oberbeck I move we accept Resolution No. R-91-39 Golf Course rates. The City Manager arrived at 8:12 p.m. A lengthy City Council deliberation ensued. Each Councilman expressed his view on the matter. The Golf Course Manager offered justification for his recommended rate increase to offset Golf Course maintenance and personnel shortcomings. ROLL CALL: Mayor Conyers nay ^ Councilman Holyk aye Vice Mayor Oberbeck aye Councilman Powell aye Councilman Reid nay MOTION CARRIED 3-2 (Conyers, Reid - nay) Mayor Conyers called recess at 8:43 and reconvened the meeting at 8:58 p.m. All members were present. B. PUBLIC INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS George Metcalf, 425 Pine Street, Sebastian, questioned city costs for consultants. 9. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes - 9/11/91 Regular Meeting, 9/18/91 Special Meeting 91.136 B. Formally Disband Riverfront Study Committee (No Backup) 8 Regular City Council Meeting September 25, 1991 Page Nine A"w 91.256 C. Approve Request from Sebastian River Junior Women's Club to Utilize Riverview Park - Arts and Crafts Festival - 12/7/91 (Staff Recommendation dated 9/19/91, Harle Letter dated 9/18/91) 91.257 D. Bid Award - Approve Trade -In Credit of $6,900 - 1983 Ford 6610 Tractor with Mowtrim - Berggren Equipment Co., Inc. - $30,000 (Staff Recommendation dated 9/18/91, Bid Tabulation Form) 91.258 E. Approve Request to Remove Specimen Tree - Ameron Homes - One Pine Tree - Lot 14, Block 447, Unit 17, SH (Staff Recommendation dated 9/19/91, Application) Mayor Conyers read the consent agenda in its entirety. Vice Mayor Oberbeck removed item C; Councilman Holyk removed item A. MOTION by Powell/Oberbeck I move we approve items B, D and E on the consent E agenda. ROLL CALL: Councilman Holyk aye Vice Mayor Oberbeck aye Councilman Powell aye Councilman Reid aye Mayor Conyers aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Item A Councilman Holyk requested addition to the September 11, 1991 minutes as follows; page 17, item 91.255 regarding NOD request for Yacht Club, "Discussion between Council and Ms. Mitten also touched on the security fee and it was noted at that time that the Council was not in a position to completely remove the security fee but was willing to reduce it by fifty percent.". 9 /1 II Qop �a>nK,x xn° City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 780127 ❑ SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 o FAX (407) 589-5570 SUBJECT: PROPERTIES ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF INDIAN RIVER DRIVE Approved For Submittal By, City Manager Agenda Number: `i/ / Dept. Origin: Communitv Development Date Submitted: 9/26/91 (BC)e For Agenda Of, 10/2/91 Exhibits, 1. Sample letter to individual owners from the City of Sebastian 2. Proposals 1 and 2 from Florida Lifestyle Real Estate, Inc. EXPENDITURE AMOUNT APPROPRIATI REQUIRED: BUDGETED: REQUIRED: SUMMARY STATEMENT At the special meeting of the City Council on July 17, 1991, staff was directed to approach property owners along the east side of Indian River Drive to solicit their assistance with land acquisition or permission to utilize frontage for a linear parkway. City staff has prepared a sample letter for mailout to affected property owners, identified through the 1990 tax rolls. Approximately fifty-three (53) parcels were identified, and the letters were readied for mailing by Friday, September 27, 1991. Because area owners are already expressing interest in this issue. City staff shall require immediate and specific direction from City Council regarding the type of arrangements permissible between the City and the property owners. Five parcels were brought to the attention of City Council at the last workshop meeting of September 4, 1991, by the Community Development Department. Among the group of parcels was one which spans both sides of Indian River Drive, owned by Robert and June Wheeler at 933 Indian River Drive, in Sebastian. Florida Lifestyle Real Estate, Inc. has presented City staff with two new proposals for acquisition of that entire site or simply the eastern side of Indian River Drive, as Council deems appropriate. The proposal brings to light the serious issue of financing every land acquisition made by the City. 9/239 Alft� Al. 10*4 Page 2 RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. City Council is asked to review the documents attached, and to provide to staff a specific outline of the acceptable procedure to negotiate property acquitions along the east side of Indian River Drive. All such transactions shall be presented to City Council for final approval. (NOTE, Staff shall pursue land donation opportunities first, before considering offers by sellers. In the event that a parcel is offered for sale to the City, staff suggests that Council takes into consideration the following recommendations, a. Any acquisition requiring an expenditure of funds on the part of the City for property, other than incidental documentation expenses, should include a stipulation to revoke waterside privileges and the reparian rights of the current owners. b. Should the current owners opt to allow the City an easement or donation of the entire parcel, the City should in that instance, ensure that the property valuation shall reflect a reduction in /►, size of the parcel and its proximity to the edge of the Indian River, yet permit retention of water rights to the current and all future owners of the parcel, including the right to build a dock, given that all permits have been obtained by the owner.) 2. Council should direct staff to prepare a response to Florida Lifestyle regarding their particular proposals, in accordance with the directives referred to in Item #1, above. W Z39 .. .y .k Dear Property Owner: At a special meeting of the City Council on July 17, 1991, the City of Sebastian embarked upon a historic activity. The Council agreed to identify a unified Riverfront District, the first step of which is to establish a linear parkway along Indian River Drive. As an owner of property situated within the Indian River corridor, you are key to the success of this effort. The City of Sebastian's position regarding your property is to seek access via one of several means. outright purchase, donation or dedication of an easement, to create a continuous public service alignment, fronting the Indian River Lagoon for nearly two miles. A brief property description for the parcel in question is: Section , Township , Range , City of Sebastian, PL Parcel# /"\ Acre (a)] The City is considering all or part of the parcel for public purposes and wishes to work closely with you to guarantee an equitable settlement. Staff would prefer to meet with you personally to discuss the various options and to determine the means of acquisition considered most beneficial to both parties. However, should you be unable to attend a meeting, yet wish to consult with City staff, we are available at your convenience. You may call my office or the Building Department: the Director of Community Development, Mr. Bruce Cooper, or the City Planner, Mrs. Catherine Hilton, are both also versed on the subject. We are looking forward to establishing an amicable business relationship with you and thank you for your consideration for this extremely important public issue. Sincerely, Robert S. McClary City Manager /fts, RSM/CAH/gk propown.doc W RECEIVED '= 51991 FLORIDA LIFES TYLE REAL ESTATE, INC. 484 U.S. One, Suite D, P.O. Box 780305, Sebastian, Florida 32978-0305 IR (407) 589-0550 FAX: (407) 589-6981 MLS Tull Free 1-800-678-0747 PROPERTY PROPOSAL CITY OF SEBASTIAN Owner: Robert E. and June Wheeler Address: 933 Indian River Drive, Sebastian, FL 32958 Lots 8, 9 and 10, W.A. Martins Subd. Size: 150'x300"t on West side of Old US Ill (Indian River Dr) 150'x 35'* on East side of Old US ill on the Indian River Property is 1+ Acre - approximately 50,000 sq ft (Dimensions taken from County Tax Assessor Plat Books) The Owner desires to sell as one parcel, all of the property on the West side of road plus all property on East side on River. Property has a three bedroom, two bath, CBS home on it of approximately 1600 sq ft, built about 1975, central heat and air, artesian well with aireator, and new roof in 1990. West side of property backs up to an alley for access. Mr. Wheeler is asking $320,000 from the City of Sebastian, terms available as follows; $125,000 down, the balance can be paid over 7 years at 8.5% interest, per annum. Payments can be made semi-annually or annually. At this price, the City of Sebastian will pay for Documentary Stamps and Title Insurance. The home has been lived in very little. It is in like -new condition with a large stone fireplace. With a few partitions removed, it would make a suitable building for a teen center, with plenty of parking. It could also serve as parking for the Yacht Club, as it is only 300' from the Yacht Club property. On the riverfront, there is an old wooden bulkhead. It may be possible to replace this bulkhead with new one, if desired. r s�e�sig��fl��n�i�gxa�a�Satash��ss���etistyy ��17�`i i 188 � Y �0 k�N . i r N et°.' �• op A 0 S ®3T4'� r 'I3�ev+ t 13 �06o RESUB IRq'B A: RIVER OAFS O\� �o ypp TOwNNOM ES : ��, C �—i _ - _- rr !� i 188 � Y �0 k�N . i r N et°.' �• op A 0 S ®3T4'� r 'I3�ev+ t 13 �06o RESUB IRq'B ®F BnK q rn a RIVER OAFS O\� �o ypp TOwNNOM ES : ��, - _- rr !� \5 a� re 5 l A N 1 m CIA N log 00% RECEi'dip S•`.- 2 5 iC31 1+ LORIDA LIFI+;S �i'LI+J REAL ESTATE, INC. 484 U.S. One, Suite 1), P.O. Box 780-105, Sebaslian, Florida 32978-03115 i (4117) 589-0550 FAX: (407) 589-6981 M�s Toll Free 1 -ROU -678-0747 PROPOSAL 1 2 CITY OF SEBASTIAN Owners: Robert E. and June E. Wheeler Address: 933 Indian River Drive, Sebastian, FL 32958 Property Description: That portion of Lots 8, 9 and 10, W.A. Martins Subd., located on the East side of Old US dl. Property being 150' on Old US O1 and approximately 150' on the Indian River, said property being approximately 35' deep. The Owners will agree to sell this property to the City of Sebastian with the following conditions: The price will be determined by a Ceritifed MIA Appraisal to be paid for by the City of Sebastian and the price must be acceptable to the owners. The Owners of the property on the West side of the road would have the right to build a dock and have the use of this dock. This right would be with the land and would pass on should the Owners sell the property at any time. At no time could any building be built on the property that would block the view from said property on the West side of Old US 91. The remaining portion of this property located on the West side of Old US #1 would be reassessed for taxes and an adjustment made to reflect the lower taxable value. The City of Sebastian would have the right to purchase the remainder of the property on the West side of Old US 61 anytime within one (1) year from date of Closing, for the remainder of the total asking price of $320,000. Serving Indian River and South Brevard County 9/239 v rIj A: - �, \ oo ^ 13 3 n_Z e. ` OO fS'� c cop:\ C` Z MPF'ev ..6 T 4� • i'e $� �� ♦ ee gee 51 e� • .. j .___ 4 • z,o : .' O� •yo- ,gam � «�9 � o} O a ®0 zeo S i ca SOS n N � 8 \a K q •'O .. \nn \0 \ 1\ � eze ' . r b '.". °.I'/ � \ 13 3 °.: no'* \' 13 aie'± �� ii °°6 RF-SUB A pipp qq ® 'oma' �= n������LL� ®� Na L-,� 8 RAVER OA 5 •� e5 '7J TOWN = EDGEWATER ATTR PG°QRK ,1 f `f. .� a \•o +... '� a o. e. i t.4i z-.o - o S•e -' e. \3 zoo e '� �_ 9 • 8J 00 tri. o.e - s - d' \•° B 8.. T _; N - - VA .70 • � o "LL •o .Ll-E '. .H s\\O t2 - T'-$of .. AC �, c� � i a 5 0 4\ 12 a ;4\i♦z a Ge 4° C � � _ - City Council Workshop October 2, 1991 ^ Page Three ^N 91.272 H. Tom Collins - Captain Hiram's Restaurant - Request for Vacation of Portion of Right -of -Way of North Central Avenue (Staff Reco�nmegdg���n dated 9/17/91, City Engineer Memo dated I/f7/91, City Attorney Memo dated 9/10/91, Collins' Letter dated 8/29/91, Maps) This item had been previously withdrawn. 91.239 C. Properties Along East Side of Indian River Drive (Staffgecomnenda ion dated 9/26/91, Sample Letter to ProperOwners, Proposals 1 & 2 from Florida Lifestyle Real Estate, Inc.) In response to Council concerns, relative to source of funding for these properties, the Director of Community Development said staff was not recommending purchase, merely bringing proposals to Council as directed previously. He said staff was pursuing donation of properties and would present a progress report to Council in thirty days. The City Manager said that in the future staff will notify Council when it receives proposals from property owners and should Council direct, proposals will be placed on Council workshop agendas. Council concurred. 91.273 D. Schumann North Lake Fountain (Staff Recommendation dated 9/17/91, City Engineer Memo dated 9/17/91) This item had been previously deferred. 8. MAYOR'S MATTERS Mayor Conyers questioned the cost to acquire the GDU plant and expressed concern as to why the Department of Community Affairs had not been notified that the city had amended its decisions on CR 512 and water and sewer. The Director of Community Development said that notification was not yet appropriate since a thoroughfare plan had not been completed and that no definite decision has been made on water and sewer. 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U.S. #1, SUITE AS SEBASTIAN, FL 32958 .. GO r. ERA`- MID -FLORIDA REAL ESTATE, INC. October 28, 1991 w1 Robb �s Sebastiantian City Manager Sebastian City Hall 1225 Main Street Sebastian, FL 32958 fZ ZZ RE: 6.5 Acres on Indian River Drive Dear Sir: Enclosed please find information pertaining to Property on Indian River Drive. At this time, my firm is in the process of marketing this parcel on behalf of Strnad Developers, Inc. The property is approximately 6.5 acres with 221 +/- feet on Indian River Drive. It has a beautiful view of the Indian River and Inlet. The property is zoned RM -8, 52 units capacity has been reserved for North County sewer system. Property is also cleared and filled. If there is a decision to consider this parcel at this time, while it is still available, please contact me at Your earliest convenience. The asking price is $795,000. Kind egards. Damien H. Gilliams, GRI BROKER, Co -Owner ERA MID -FLORIDA REAL ESTATE, INC. r DHG/nb encl. cc: W. E. Conyers Francis J. Oberbeck Peter Holyk Lonnie Powell /w, George Reid SEBASTIAN EXECUTIVE BUILDING • 1623 N. U.S. Ni, SUITE A-5 • SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 • 47.509.4377 • FAX: 407-509-8%7 ERA`- MID -FLORIDA REAL ESTATE, INC. STRNAD DEVELOPERS, INC. PROPERTY: INDIAN RIVER DRIVE, SEBASTIAN PRICE: $795,000.00 TERMS: POSSIBLE SHORT TERM FINANCING PROPERTY FRONTAGE: APPROXIMATELY 221' FRONTAGE ON INDIAN RIVER DRIVE PROPERTY SQ. FEET: APPROXIMATELY 283,140 CURRENT USE: VACANT LAND, CLEARED AND FILLED OFFERED BY: DAMIEN H. GILLIAMS, ORI FIRM: ERA MID -FLORIDA REAL ESTATE, INC. ADDRESS: 1623 U.S. HIGHWAY ONE SUITE A-5 SEBASTIAN, FL 32958 PHONE: (407)589-4377 /%, SEBASTIAN EXECUTIVE BUILDING • 1823 N. U.S. p1, SUITE A-5 • SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 329M • 401-589-43" • FAX: 40)-589-890) ®j_ N. A. NASH AGENCY, Inc. ^ P. O. BOX 303 101 DINGESS STREET BARBOURSVILLE, W. VA. 25504 PHONE (304) 736-7601 October 31, 1991 Robert S. McClary City Manager City of Sebastian Sebastian, Florida Dear Mr. McClary, I am in receipt of your letter dated September 27, 1991 in which the City of Sebastian expresses interest in obtaining two parcels of land which we own in the City of Sebastian. We have had some recent inquiries concerning purchasing these lots by others, however we would be willing to sell the parcels to the City of Sebastian at the same terms extended to Mr. Howard and Fishers Museum in my letter of August 7, 1991. The price would be $90,000 prior to January 1, 1992 and $105,000 after this date. Our long term plan for this property is to construct a building upon it for business and/or professional offices on the ground level with living quarters on the second level. As you letter indicates, I could arrange to meet personally with your staff concerning this matter. Sincerely, �a21&�, N. A. Nash, Jr. /"A II City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 780127 c SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 n FAX (407) 5895570 November 6, 1991 Mr. Robert J. Skidmore Stuart Yacht Club & Marina, Inc. 400 Alice Avenue Stuart, Florida 34994 Dear Mr. Skidmore, Thank you for your letter of October 7, 1991, and your kind offer to sell to the City of Sebastian the property you own along the east side of Indian River Drive, inside the city limits. Presently, the City is unprepared to accept your offer to pickup the lease/purchase option on the parcel, per A" the instructions of Sebastian City Council. However, please keep the City in mind as an interested party to the property. The ultimate goal of the City is to establish a two-mile, passive linear parkway along the Indian River, and your parcel is certainly a key element to the success of that effort. At the workshop meeting of the City Council on October 2, 1991, Council gave clear direction to City staff regarding their intentions to pursue public acquisition of privately controlled Indian River Drive properties. The preferred method is to explore all offers of property donations or dedication of easements, before seeking purchase agreements with the current owners. Three specific options are being considered by City Council, giving thought to the waterfront proximity and value of each parcel, and each owner's vested rights (in order of preference to the City), 1. To owners opting to donate all or a part of their parcel(s) east of Indian River Drive, the City shall offer the owner, his/her heirs or subsequent owners, in return for a fee -simple title to the upland portion of the subject site(s), a. Tax relief by removing that portion of the property from the Indian River County Tax Rolls, b. A deed -restricted perpetual easement to the Indian River, including rights to build and use a dock, for the current owner and heirs or any subsequent owner(s) of the property, and Aft, Robert J. Skidmore November 6, 1991 Page 2 c. A deed -restricted agreement to maintain the open view of the Indian River, presently enjoyed by the current property owner, by placing the property into public use as a segment of the passive linear parkway, in perpetuity. In those instances, when the owner believes this to be the acceptable option, the City shall arrange to survey the property to ensure that any size reduction be reflected in future valuations, and shall cover legal, title search, closing and other related costs. Owners may opt to allow the City a perpetual easement adjacent to the Indian River, recorded and maintained at City expense, but remaining in private ownership. 3. On the other hand, any acquisitions requiring an expenditure of funds on the part of the City for the property, additional to expenses for documentation or legal review, would include a stipulation to revoke ^ riparian rights and privileges of the current or future owners. This is a necessary condition of purchase when acquiring property with monies held in public trust from the City's General Fund. Thank you for acknowledging our first letter, and for your attention to the points made herein. Please feel free to contact me again to further discuss details of our proposal. As you are well aware, each parcel along Indian River Drive must be considered separately and the conditions for acquisition will vary individually from one parcel to the next. I look forward to furthering our negotiations. Sincerely, Robert S. McClary City Manager RSM/CAH/gk skidmore.doc cc: Sembler Marina: Charles W. Sembler, Buzz Underill A�k W.E. Conyers, Mayor and Sebastian City Council Bruce Cooper, Director of Community Development Charles Ian Nash, City Attorney /"1 ER/k - MID -FLORIDA REAL ESTATE, INC. November 12, 1991 a NOV1991 Received Robb McClary Sebastian City Manager %(}, Sebastian City Hall 6�gzQ�q(,d1' P.O. Box 780127 Sebastian, FL 32978-0127 RE: 6.5 Acres on Indian River Drive Dear Sir: Recently I sent you information pertaining to property on Indian River Drive that my firm is in the process of marketing on behalf of Strnad Developers, Inc. The property is approximately 6.5 acres with 221 +/- feet on Indian River Drive. It has a beautiful view of the Indian River and Inlet. The property is zoned RM -8, 52 units capacity has been reserved for North County sewer system. Property is also cleared and filled. I would like this property added to your upcoming workshop scheduled for December 4, 1991. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Kind Regards, 4,y,�"`e� / ,00 Damien H. Gilliams, GRI BROKER, Co -Owner ERA MID -FLORIDA REAL ESTATE, INC. DHG/nb SEBASTIAN EXECUTIVE BUILDING • 1623 N. U.S. 81, SUITE A-5 - SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 • 407-5893377 • FAX: 407-5899-89-07, A� City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 780127 o SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 o FAX (407) 589-5570 December 18, 1991 VIA Hand Delivery Richard N. Bird, Chairman & Members of the Indian River County Parks & Recreation Committee 1840 25th Street Vero Beach, FL 32960 Dear Mr. Bird and Committee Members: ��� YAA tt-7Qa)a-17S At its Regular City Council Meeting of December 11, 1991, the City Council reviewed a proposal from Strnad Developers, Inc., for the city to acquire a tract of land on Indian River Drive. The property could be used for a new recreational boat launching ramp and adequate parking for boat trailers. The City of Sebastian currently owns and operates two (2) boat launching ramps and related parking facilities. Both ramps are used to capacity, which is limited by available parking. Recently, the City acquired an additional 2.2 acre tract near the Sebastian Yacht Club which, among other things, will be used for additional trailer parking. With the No Wake Zone on the Sebastian River, even more demand has been placed on the City's two (2) ramps by people who may have otherwise used the County facility at Dale Wimbrow. Further, as the area grows, there will certainly be more demands on the City's facilities as well as Indian River County facilities at Dale Wimbrow Park and Wabasso. The six and one half acre tract owned by Strnad Developers, Inc., appears to be uniquely located for additional boat ramp and parking facilities. However, the site is located outside the City limits and would be used by boat owners from outside the City as well within the City limits. Therefore, the City Council did not wish to proceed with the acquisition of the property and suggested, instead, that the site be submitted for review by the Land Acquisition Committee and considered for purchase and development by Indian River County. Si erely, /e cClaP`/�-'--z-I� / "/ Robert S. Mry City Manager RSM/jmt cc: W. E. Conyers,Mayor & Sebastian City Council