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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 - Vision of the Riverfront CommitteeRiverfront District 1994 1 - 2/18/94 Community Development Memo to Riverfront Property Owners Between Davis Street and Main Street East of U.S. 1 Re: Riverfront District 2 - 7/6/94 City Council Agenda Transmittal Re: Indian River Drive Riverfront Area - City Manager Recommendations 1) Community Redevelopment Agency; 2) Special District; 3) Community Development District 3 - 7/6/94 City Council Minutes - Discussion on City Manager Recommendation 4 - 11/2/94 City Council Agenda Transmittal Re: Riverfront District Design Standards - Placed by Vice Mayor Connn 5 - 11/2/94 City Council Minutes - Corum Item - Peter Jones Addressed Council - Consensus to Conduct Special Meeting in January 6 - "Sebastian Waterfront District' - Draft Work Program - Submitted by Peter Jones 7 - 11/7/94 City Clerk Memo Re: Special Workshop January 18, 1995 8 - 11/21/94 City Clerk Memo Re: Riverfront District Study - 1991 P & Z Minutes 9 - 11/21/94 P & Z Memo Re: Riverfront Development - Howard Goldstein Position Paper See Separate Files for Riverfront Water and Sewer Assessment (vault - WATER & SEWER - Riverfront W & S Assessment) r1 M City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET o SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 n FAX (407) 589-5570 N O T I C E TO: Owners of Property between Davis Slrerl .ins{ Main Street East of U.S. 1 FROM: Bruce Cooper Director of Community Devetopmen t� DATE: February 18, 1994 RE: Riverfront District In May of 1991, the "Vision For the Riverf.ront:" was presented to the City Council by the Riverfront Study Committee which contained a program to preserve and enhance the City of Sebastian Riverfront area. At its January G, 1993.meeting, City Council approved the "1993 Plan of Action", which /"N itemized a five point approach to the implementation of the plan. One point of action involves enacting more f..loxible zoning and land development codes for the Riverfront area. Included in the proposed revisions would be to allow more marine use in the commercial zoning designations and to allow more general commercial zoning throughout the distri.c.t. Following several discussions, the planning and 'Zoning Commission drafted the attached Riverfront: Commercial Divl:r.ir.t and recommended the creation of a master plan prior to any land use changes being implemented. The City Council, at its workshop meeting of December 1, 1993, has directed staff to invite property owners from Main Street to Davis Street, east of U.S. 1 to a meCt.iny to discuss the zoning and land development .node cllangc-_s they would like to see adopted. This meeting has bcen scheduled for Tuesday, March 1, 1994, at 2:00 p.m. in the. City Council Chambers. If you are not able to attend this meeting, feel free to submit your written comments to: Bruce Cooper Director of Community Development - City of Sebastian ^ 1225 Main Street Sebastian, FL 32958 BC:jk river.doc RC, Riverfront Commercial District. A. Purpose and intent. The RC district is established to implement comprehensive plan policies for managing land designated for riverfront commercial development. B. Permitted uses. In this district, as a permitted use, a building or premises may be used for only the below stated uses. All applicable provisions of this code shall be satisfied, including site plan review and performance criteria. Permitted uses: single-family dwellings, administrative services (public and not-for-profit), churches, synagogues and other places of worship, clubs and lodges (public and not-for- profit), cultural or civic activities, business and professional offices, general retail sales and services, limited commercial activities, medical services, parking lots, restaurants (except drive-ins), trades and skilled services, marine power sales and service (within enclosed buildings), bait and tackle shops, fish markets, marine retail and electronic shops. C. Conditional uses. In this district as a conditional use a building or premises may be used for only the following conditional uses upon compliance with applicable conditions stated in article VI and all other applicable provisions of this Code, including site plan review and performance criteria. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall ascertain if such conditions and provisions are satisfied. Appeal of such decisions shall be heard by the City Council. Conditional uses: Nursing homes (including rest homes and convalescent homes), protective services, public parks and recreation, public and private utilities, bars and lounges, enclosed commercial amusements, drive-through facilities (business and professional offices only), farmers markets, gasoline sales, hotels and motels, veterinary medical services, wholesale trades and services, transient quarters and child care facilities. D. Size and dimension criteria: 1. Minimum lot size: None; except ten thousand (10,000) square feet for new subdivisions approved subsequent to the adoption of this ordinance. 2. Minimum lot width: None; except seventy-five (75) feet for new subdivisions approved subsequent to the adoption of this ordinance. 3. Minimum lot depth: 125 feet. 4. Maximum building height: 35 feet. 5. Minimum living area: N/A. - 6. Minimum building setbacks from property lines: a. Front yard with sidewalks, curb and gutters: None required. b. Front yard without sidewalks, curb and gutters: 6 feet. C. Side yard: 5 feet; except ten 910) feet when abutting a residential district. d. Rear yard: Ten feet; except thirty (30) feet when abutting a residential district. 7. Maximum building coverage: 30 percent. 8. Minimum open space (pervious surface): 20 percent. rcdist.wp .0-. n /1 City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET o SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 a FAX(407)589-5570 AGENDA TRANSMITTAL SUBJECT: Indian River Drive River Front Area Approval For Submittal By: City Manager EXPENDITURE AMOUNT REQUIRED: N/A BUDGETED: N/A AGENDA NO. q7• /82 Dept. Origin: Joel L. Koford City Manager Date Submitted: 6//30/94 For Agenda Of. 7/06/94 Exhibits: - APPROPRIATION REQUIRED: N/A SUMMARY Discuss the various alternatives for the City regarding developing the Indian River Drive river front area. There are currently three (3) methods available by local legislation: These are (1) Creation of a Community Redevelopment Agency as provided within FS 163.356, or (2) Creation of a Special District, either dependent or independent of the City Council as provided under the provisions of FS 189.404 (4), or (3) Creation of a Community Development District as provided within the provisions of FS 190.005 (2). There are specific advantages and disadvantages for each, and the major points for each will be discussed in detail. RECOMMENDATION I recommend the last approach and create a Community Development District with specific functions and sunset provisions. The District could be titled - The "Sebastian River Front Development District", and would be bounded on the north and south by the current City limits, bounded on the east by the eastern City limits and the west by the western boundary of the railroad right-of-way. We would have to loan the initial funding (administrative costs), and allow the District to utilize space in the "Teen Center". After the Utilities relocates back to City Hall, we could move the Chamber of Commerce into the "Teen Center" with the District office. /', City Council Workshop July 7, 1994 Page Three 94.182/ B. Indian River Drive Riverfront Area (City Manager 93.010 Transmittal dated 6/30/94) Richard Taracka, 1320 Coverbrook Lane, Sebastian, suggested a boat trailer parking fee. The City Manager reiterated his recommendation to create a Community Development District with a board elected by the affected property owners in the riverfront area as provided for in FS 190.005(2), and use the north, south, and east city limits and the western edge of railroad right-of-way as the district boundaries. City Council discussion followed. TAPE I - SIDE II (7:57 p.m.) Discussion continued. Mayor Firtion and Mrs. Damp concurred with the recommendation. Mrs. Corum suggested including all of Indian River Drive. Mr. Oberbeck objected to the district. Mr. Freeland ,v►, expressed concern that all property owners in the district have input. /1 The City Manager said if City Council is inclined to look at the district, the next step is to have the City Attorney develop a brief on legalities and procedures, include a copy of FS 190.005, determine whether Council wants to move forward, and if so, adopt an ordinance. He said this would probably not be accomplished before October. Following further discussion, it was the consensus of City Council that the City Attorney prepare the brief with recommended boundaries. Mr. Freeland inquired about the status of zoning amendments as sent back to Planning and Zoning. The Director of Community Development responded. Mayor Firtion called recess at 8:03 p.m. and reconvened the workshop at 8:11 p.m. All members were present. 3 _1 a City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET o SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 o FAX (407) 589-5570 SUMMARY STATEMENT The City has talked back and forth about a plan to guide river -front development. I'm proposing, during the interim, an official plan and some design guideline discussion. The type of development the city needs to keep a close watch over is the commercial zoning on the water -front. We could set up guidelines to work with project developers. They could get something in return for following the set guidelines. A thought... If you follow zoning as is, you get no reward. If you follow 75% of suggested design standards, you get ? If you follow 100% of design standards, then you get RECOMMENDED ACTION Agree design standards will benefit the water -front. Discuss, then take action on whether council and staff should set standards or organize a qualified committee to make recommendations for design standards to council. 1) Discuss changes that would eliminate total destruction of Sebastian's natural landscape during construction. 2) Send to staff and Planning & Zoning for recommendations. A) Look into Indian River County's policy. AGENDA FORM N" 2 �0 SUBJECT: ) Agenda No. River -front district design ) standards ) Dept. Origin vice -Mayor Corum Date Submitted 10/27/94 APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY: ) For Agenda Of 11/02/94 City Manager: y y" v ) Exhibits: EXPENDITURE AMOUNT APPROPRIATION REQUIRED: N/A BUDGETED: REQUIRED: SUMMARY STATEMENT The City has talked back and forth about a plan to guide river -front development. I'm proposing, during the interim, an official plan and some design guideline discussion. The type of development the city needs to keep a close watch over is the commercial zoning on the water -front. We could set up guidelines to work with project developers. They could get something in return for following the set guidelines. A thought... If you follow zoning as is, you get no reward. If you follow 75% of suggested design standards, you get ? If you follow 100% of design standards, then you get RECOMMENDED ACTION Agree design standards will benefit the water -front. Discuss, then take action on whether council and staff should set standards or organize a qualified committee to make recommendations for design standards to council. 1) Discuss changes that would eliminate total destruction of Sebastian's natural landscape during construction. 2) Send to staff and Planning & Zoning for recommendations. A) Look into Indian River County's policy. 10%% a City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET o SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 o FAX (407) 589-5570 SUBJECT: River -front district design standards APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY: ( City Manager: `YI%l�/o EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: N/A AGENDA FORM �,C; yf� Agenda No. Dept. Origin Date Submitted For Agenda Of Exhibits: AMOUNT BUDGETED: SUMMARY STATEMENT City Council 10/27/94 11/02/94 APPROPRIATION REQUIRED: The City has talked back and forth about a plan to guide river -front development. I'm proposing, during the interim,-* an official plan and some design guideline discussion. The type of development the city needs to keep a close watch over is the commercial zoning on the water -front. We could set up guidelines to work with project developers. They could get something in return for following the setf jo guidelines. A thought... If you follow zoning as is, you get no reward If you follow 75% of suggested design standards, you get ? If you follow 100% of design standards, then you get ? RECOMMENDED ACTION Agree design standards will benefit the water -front. Discuss, then take action on whether council and staff should set standards or organize a qualified committee to make recommendations for design standards to council. n n t3 P Qo City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 780127 0 SEBASTIAN. FLORIDA 32975 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 FAX 407-559-5570 SUBJECT: ) Agenda No. Dept. Origin Date Submitted Io-�� •�- Q II Approved For Submittal By: ) For Agenda Of 9,1,1 City Manager ) Exhibits: ) EXPENDITURE AMOUNT APPROPRIATION REQUIRED: BUDGfiTED: REQUIRED: SUMMARY STATEMENT c --j—C,ci\eW RECOMMENDED "ACTION d PSi + •. S qac a. S u; I1 b�.,<f, d- i-�+t wc•Fer��on"�'. 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Thank you. ^ r\ ,) '`J Je_ CC:js s�N. ,,..�MJ� /Ow . ,00k, City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET 0 SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 o FAX (407) 589-5570 MEMORANDUM DATE: October 10, 1994 TO: Kathryn M. O'Halloran, City Clerk FROM: Joel L. Koford, City Manager 911L SUBJECT: Request from Councilwoman Corum Please place the requested workshop item for November 2, 1994. cc: Mayor & City Council Richard Votapka, Utilities Director Bruce Cooper, Director Community Development /sg ,7?L e V& -S. City Council Workshop November 2, 1994 Page Five Vice Mayor Corum reiterated her recommendation for the City to adopt a wellhead protection ordinance in compliance with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and to direct the City Manager to order a schematic of well field zone of influence. TAPE II - SIDE I (5:45 p.m.) The Utilities Director said if the water system is sold to Indian River County, it is a moot point, however, if the City retains ownership it is important to look into. He said there are schematics in Exhibit D in the Hartman and Associates report relative to the consumptive use permit for the water treatment plant that could serve her purposes. The City Manager said it would be at least 30 days until the County's decision is known. It was the consensus of City Council to delay this item until such time as it is known if the County will purchase the system. 94.270 2. Riverfront District Design Standards Vice Mayor Corum Transmittal dated 10/27/94) /1 Vice Mayor Corum said she had invited Peter Jones to address City Council on architectural and design standards for the Riverfront. Peter Jones handed out publications relative to planning and design guidelines. He gave a brief presentation on the establishment of design guidelines and volunteered to assist the City. City Council discussion followed relative to "envelope" zoning for the Riverfront District. Vice Mayor Corum suggested setting up an architectural review advisory committee now to begin to set up guidelines and make recommendations to City Council. Mr. Oberbeck suggested waiting until a planner is on board. Mrs. Damp concurred with Vice Mayor Corum. TAPE II - SIDE II (9:30 p.m.) r 1 City Council Workshop November 2, 1994 Page Six Mayor Firtion suggested coming back in January to consider a committee at a workshop, however, he told Vice Mayor Corum she could certainly begin to seek committee members. Mr. Freeland suggested staff input be obtained and discussed at a January meeting. It was the consensus of City Council to conduct a special meeting for this matter in January. 94.271 3. Amend LDC Re: Commercial Land Clearing Vice Mavor Corum Transmittal dated 10/27/94. Refer to LDC - Division IIIPas 885-955) Mr. Oberbeck was excused from 9:37 p.m. to 9:39 p.m. Vice Mayor Corum suggested establishment of a regulation in the commercial district relative to land clearing. City Council discussion took place and a consensus was reached to direct staff to look into Indian River ^ County's policy. (Vice Mayor Corum asked for a resolution designating the Hardee Oak an historic tree) B. Mrs. Norma Damp Mrs. Damp requested that the building at the Easy Lake park be removed and the City Manager said he signed a purchase order for its removal; inquired whether when a garage permit is being sought are there specific questions that can be asked prior to permitting, to which the Director of Community Development responded that there are only specific guidelines for "detached" accessory structures and that new guidelines are being considered to prevent a similar situation from happening again; and requested, relative to denying the American Cancer Society move along-a-thon, alternatives be looked at. C. Mr. Robert Freeland Mr. Freeland discussed the denial of the American Cancer Society and alternatives; and reiterated his request for City Attorney billing. 10 SEBASTIAN WATERFRONT DISTRICT Draft Work Program 1.0 PROSECT DEFINITION & SITE ANALYSIS 1.1 Formalize project (study) objectives, development goals, work program and services to be performed. 1.2 Establish study area, prepare scaled project base maps, aerials, etc. 1.3 Establish communication and task responsibilities of City, Consultants, Public. Agencies, businesses, land owners, merchants and all other interested organizations and individuals that will be involved in both the development and approval process of this project. Clearly, the future development of the City's waterfront is a collective process, one that requires the interest, input, review and approval of the City as a whole. ^' 1.4 Develop and formalize a Project Schedule. 1.5 Gather, organize and review existing applicable data for the study area from sources including but not limited to: City, County, FDOT, DNR, Army C of E, Marine Resources Council. 1.6 Analyze context of the property regarding development and design implications. The analysis would include but not be limited to: area growth affecting development, available services, accessibility (auto, pedestrian, transit, watercraft), environmental setting, adjacent area land use and development, related development projects. 1.7 Develop study analysis derived from both man-made and natural constraints and opportunities. Data sources for this analysis would include, but not be limited to: related City (and County) land development and zoning regulations, property ownership/vacant land assessment, property easements (utility, etc.), existing vehicular accessibility and traffic_ volumes, topography, flood/drainage areas, vegetation, wetlands, estuarine setting, unique physical features, historical features. �y 1.8 Prepare synthesis map(s) of the site analysis. 1.9 Review. 2.0 DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 2.1 Determine market feasibility of various types of development in terms of land use types, densities and building type quantities based upon anticipated market demands. 2.2 Test and evaluate the development program against the physical capacities of the site. 2.3 Test and evaluate traffic volume and circulatory implications to the site and adjoining roadway network. 2.4 Determine general infrastructure requirements of the selected development program. 2.5 Refine and prepare development program. 2.6 Review. 3.0 WORKING REPORT Prepare a Working Report illustrating and describing the results of work accomplished in Sections 1.0 and 2.0. This Report would document the Site Analysis and the Development Program summarizing the conclusions and recommendations from the efforts up to this time. The presentation quality of this Report would not be oriented toward use as a promotional tool but more of a working summary; (a formalization of the Site Analysis and the Development Program so that all participants are in agreement that it is the "Basis for Design.") 4.0 DESIGN 4.1 Prepare Land Use Plans. 4.1.1 Using the Working Paper as the "basis for design" and any adjustments authorized by the City to the program, prepare no fewer /1 than three alternative Land Use plans. These plans will identify specific land uses, vehicular and pedestrian circulation, open space systems, preliminary landscape concepts, development phasing and approximate size of land use areas. 4.1.2 Review 4.1.3 Select and refine a final Land Use plan. All of the elements of the Land Use plan will be refined, including (but not limited to) parcelization, vehicular access and circulation, roadway widths, pedestrian circulation, easement requirements, environmental preservation zones, and a suggested phasing strategy. 4.2 Review. 4.3 Prepare an Illustrative Master Plan for approval. The Plan will include, but not be limited to the ^ delineation of the following: building configuration and massing, parking (surface and/or structured), pedestrian/non-vehicular circulation systems, recreation and open space systems, general landscape concept, infrastructure systems, environmental/estuarine zones, and all related statistics for the Plan. 4.4 Review. 4.5 Refine and finalize the Master Plan. This Plan will provide the basis for a Sebastian Waterfront District zoning, development framework and design guidelines. 5.0 DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK AND DESIGN GUIDELINES 5.1 Using the Master Plan as its basis, establish a Development Framework for the Waterfront District. The Framework will define the City's intentions for development of the District and creates the policy basis for Design Guidelines and subsequent design controls. The Framework creates the basis for a cohesive, functional and economically productive environment by defining basic Framework Elements including land ., use and zoning, circulation and transportation, landscape and hardscape, and development subareas. This clear definition of the physical structure and overall land use concept of the District will have will have a number of benefits including: * Exciting developers and public at large as to the possibilities of the District. * Assuring that all development will meet the same high standard. * Defining the essential public improvements needed to stimulate and complement private development. * Assure the maintenance of the very uniqueness of the City's Waterfront. 5.2 Review. 5.3 Using the Master Plan and Development Framework as a basis, develop design guidelines for the Waterfront District. The purpose of these ^ Guidelines will be to encourage, through private and public investment, the development of the District as a cohesive, functional and aesthetic whole. The Guidelines will contain standards addressing the major components of the physical development of the District. The Guidelines do provide a coherent statement of the City's intentions and an overall approach to achieving quality environments. The Guidelines contain specific requirements which provide a baseline for excellent design. The Guidelines are not and cannot be all-inclusive. Mere adherence to them will not in itself guarantee or be sufficient to produce an excellent building and a quality environment. No set of guidelines can cover all circumstances. Rather, it is the use and interpretation of these standards by the city and qualified creative design professionals, fully supported by committed developers and owners, which produces the intended results. 5.4 Review. /^, ,ON 6.0 ZONING OVERLAY DISTRICT 6.1 Using the Master Plan Guidelines and accompanying Framework Plan develop the documentation required for an overlay to the City Land Development Code for the Waterfront District. The Overlay Zoning would "dovetail" with existing related codes. Elements should include, but not be limited to: use and development intensity of land, parking and loading requirements, pedestrian access, performance standards for air, noise and water quality, landscaping, screening and permitted and special uses, lot size, coverage and yard requirements. 6.2 Establish the process by which the development review and approval takes place within the existing Land Development Code framework. Inclusive in this process would be the coordination with any architectural review process. 6.3 Review. 7.0 FINAL PLAN REPORT 8.0 MARKET BROCHURE (In conjunction with Chamber Commerce and City) Ga 4d o� B ^ op City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET o SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 o FAX (407) 589-5570 /1 M E M O R A N D U M DATE: November 7, 1994 TO: Mayor Firtion, City Council Members, City Manager, City Attorney FROM: Kathryn M. O'Halloran CoA City Clerk RE: January 18, 1995, Special Workshop - River£ront All City Council members have concurred with conducting a special workshop on Wednesday, January 18, 1995 relative to the Riverfront. sam P City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET c SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 0 FAX (407) 589-5570 M E M O R A N D U M TO: Mayor City Council City Manager FROM: Kay O'Halloran, City Clerk 1 I C+l',l SUBJECT: Riverfront District Study /'-%, DATE: November 21, 1994 At the request of Mr. Shroyer, member of the Planning and Zoning Commission, I am copying two (2) sets of P & Z meetings of June 13, 1991 and August 8, 1991 for your information. These minutes will be filed in 91.136/92.180 Riverfront District Study. Thank you. KO: js enclosure B City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 780127 ❑ SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 589.5330 ❑ FAX (407) 589-5570 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA JUNE 13, 1991 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ANNOUNCEMENTS APPROVE MINUTES: NONE OLD BUSINESS: NONE NEW BUSINESS: DISCUSSION AND ACTION RIVERFRONT REPORT ADJOURN NOTE: IF ANY PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE ON THE ABOVE MATTERS, HE/SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSES HE/SHE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY IN EVIDENCE ON WHICH THE APPEAL IS MADE, SAID APPEAL MUST BE FILED WITHTHE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE WITHIN TEN DAYS FROM DATE OF ACTION. II P n City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 780127 a SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 0 FAX (407) 589-5570 PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF SEBASTIAN 1225 MAIN STREET INDIAN RIVER COUNTY SEBASTIAN,FLORDIA THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, WILL HOLD A SPECIAL MEETING ON THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 1991 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE CITY COUNCIL n CHAMBERS, 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA. P'\ PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES /ftk JUNE 15, 1991 CHAIRMAN KRULIKOWSKI CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER, PRESENT; MR. MAHONEY, MR. THOMPSON, MR. SHROYER,ALTERNATE, MR. FULLERTON, MRS. O'CONNOR, MR. KRULIKOWSKI, ABSENT; MR. LINDSEY, MR. WADSWORTH, MRS. KILKELLY ALL EXCUSED ALSO PRESENT; BRUCE COOPER, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, LINDA KINCHEN, SECRETARY, ANNOUNCEMENTS; NONE ----------------------------------------------------------- APPROVAL OF MINUTES: NONE --------------------------------- ------------------- NEW BUSINESS: REVIEW AND ACTION RIVERFRONT STUDY REPORT THE COMMISSSION WENT THROUGH THE REPORT WITH THE FOLLOWING ACTION PAGE BY PAGE. PAGE ONE - THERE WERE NO COMMENTS PAGE TWO - THERE WERE NO COMMENTS PAGE THREE - THERE WERE NO COMMENTS /^ PAGE FOUR - MR. SHROYER STATES THAT ITEM C SHOULD BE A PART OF ANY MOTION AS A PRIORITY BY THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACQUIRING PROPERTY FOR THE PARKS AND OPEN SPACE. PAGE FIVE - THERE WERE NO COMMENTS WITH REGARDS TO THE THE OPPORTUNITIES MAP MR. SHROYER SUGGESTED THAT THE PIECE OF PROPERTY WHERE HOOSE'S OLD RESTAURANT USED TO BE SHOULD BE CONSIDERED FOR PURCHASE FOR PARKING. PAGE SIX - THERE WERE NO COMMENTS PAGE SEVEN - ITEM ONE UNDER "B" SHOULD BE EMPHAZIED IN THE MOTION PAGE EIGHT - ALL OF ONE TWO AND THREE SHOULD BE IN THE MOTION PAGE NINE - ITEMS 4,5,7,8,9 AND 1 AND Z AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE SHOULD BE IN MOTION. PAGE TEN - ITEM FOUR AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE NEEDS TO BE INCLUDED. PAGE ELEVEN - ITEMS THREE AND FOUR AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE ARE OF URGENT INCLUSION BY CITY COUNCIL AND SHOULD BE LOOKED AT FIRST. PAGE TWELVE - ITEM H SHOULD BE INCLUDED PAGE THIRTEEN - THE THIRD PARAGRAPH WAS VERY IMPORTANT TO THE COMMISSION AND THEY FELT IT SHOULD BE LOOKED AT CLOSELY. PAGE FOURTEEN - MR. TOMPSON FELT A CITY STAFF MEMBER SHOULD BE THE FUNDING AGENT PAGE FIFTEEN - PARAGRAPH ONE IS VERY IMPORTANT PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 13, 1991 PAGE TWO PAGE SIXTEEN - CONCLUSION PAGES TOMMIE STATES ITEMS THREE AND Alftk FOUR WERE NOT THE INTENT OF THE COUNCIL AND BRUCE COOPER DISAGREES AND STATES THE COUNCIL FIRST WANTED SOMETHING TO GO ON AND NOT TO SPEND THE COST OF LES SOLIN'S PROPOSAL UP FRONT. RECESS CALLED AT 8;25 P.M. BACK TO ORDER AT 8:35 P.M. CHAIRMAN OPENS THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC ERNESTINE PARK SPEAKS AND ASKS HOW ALL THESE RECOMMENDATIONS CAN FIT INTO THAT SMALL OF AN AREA. CHAIRMAN ASKS THE COMMISSION HOW THEY WANT TO HANDLE SENDING THIS ON AND WHETHER THEY FEEL THE COMMISSION SHOULD TACKLE THE ZONING ASPECT AT THIS TIME OR WHETHER INDIAN RIVER DRIVE SHOULD JUST BE LET GO TO DEVELOP AS IS MR. THOMPSON STATES IS READY WITH A MOTION. 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:) IST PRIORITY OF ACTION IS TO AGRESSIVELY 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. PARTICULARLY 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. SECOND BY MR. SHROYER AN AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION BY MR. SHROYER TO ADD SPECIAL EMPHASIS OR PRIORITY TO THE ITEMS SINGLED OUT PAGE BY PAGE WAS MADE WITH A SECOND BY MR. MAHONEY. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES ^ JUNE 13, 1991 PAGE THREE CHAIRMAN JONES OF THE RIVERFRONT COMMITTEE AND BRUCE COOPER STATED THAT PAGE SIXTEEN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY OF THE MOTIONS OR AMENDMENTS AND THEY FELT IT WAS IMPORTANT. A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION WAS MADE INCLUDING ALL OF PAGE SIXTEEN AS PRIORITIES BY MR. SHROYER SECOND MR. THOMPSON ROLL CALL ON THIS AMENDMENT WAS UNANIMOUS. ROLL CALL ON THE FIRST AMENDMENT WAS 4-2 WITH MR. THOMPSON AND MR. KRULIKOWSKI VOTING NO. MOTION PASSES. ROLL CALL ON THE MAIN MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. CHAIRMAN ASKS IF A LETTER ACCOMPANYING THIS REPORT CAN BE SENT TO THE CITY COUNCIL TO MOVE AS EXPEDISOUSLY AS POSSIBLE TO SET UP A WORKSHOP AND INCLUDE THE PLANNING AND ZONING IN THEIR DISCUSSION OR MEET WITH THEM AS SOON THEREAFTER AS POSSIBLE. MR. MAHONEY SO MOVED SECOND BY MRS. O'CONNOR MOTION PASSED 5-1 WITH MR. THOMPSON VOTING NO BECAUSE HE FEELS IT IS PREMATURE AT THIS TIME AND PREMPT,S A CONSULTANT OR PLANNER REPORT. � MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:10 P.M. t3 �dT �Py ✓ City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 780127 0 SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 ❑ FAX (407) 589-5570 PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF SEBASTIAN 1225 MAIN STREET INDIAN RIVER COUNTY SEBASTIAN.FLORDIA THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN. ^ INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, WILL HOLD A SPECIAL MEETING ON THURSDAY, AUGUST B. 1991 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. 1225 MAIN STREET. SEBASTIAN. FLORIDA. v� V� 1 II City of Sebastian ^ POST OFFICE BOX 780127 o SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 ❑ FAX (407) 589.5570 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA AUGUST 8, 1991 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ANNOUNCEMENTS APPROVE MINUTES: NONE OLD BUSINESS: NONE NEW BUSINESS: DISCUSSION OF RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT POSSIBILITIES USING FEDERAL AND STATE GRANT MONIES PUBLIC INPUT: ADJOURN NOTE: IF ANY PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE ON THE ABOVE MATTERS, HE/SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSES HE/SHE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY IN EVIDENCE ON WHICH THE APPEAL IS MADE. SAID APPEAL MUST BE FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE WITHIN TEN DAYS FROM DATE OF ACTION. PLANNING.ANO ZONING COMMISSION . gGY9lz) =c_�6A., MEETING MINUTES AUGGLT 5, 199! CHAIRMAN KRULIKOWSK! CALLED THE MEETING Ti! ORDS: AT 7:05 P.M. PRESENT; MR. MAHONEY, MRS. KILKELLY, MR. SHP.OYER,AL-ERNATE, MRS. O'CONNOR, MR. WADSWORTH, MR. THOMPSON, MR. KRULIKOWSKI, ABSENT; MR. FULLERTON. EXCUSED AND MR. L:NDSEY ALSO PRESENT; LINDA KINCHEN, SECRETARY, AND CATHERINE HILTON, CITY PLANNER ANNOUNCEMENTS; MOTION TO ADD ORDINANCE 0-91-22 TO THE AUGUST 15TH REGULAR MEETING FOR DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL BY MR. THOMPSON SECOND MR. WADSWORTH PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ----------------------------------------------------------- NEW BUSINESS; RIVERFRONT DISCUSSION - CHAIRMAN ASKS CATHERINE HILTON TO START THE DISCUSSION . CATHERINE OPENS THE DISCUSSION TO THE PUBLIC GERTRUDE REID 202 DELMONTE SPOKE FIRST IS IN FAVOR OF THE DEVELOPMENT AS PRESENTED AND ALSO LIKES CANDY CANE PARK, ^ TAKES HERE GRANDCHILDREN THERE. CHAIRMAN ASKS CHATHERINE BEFORE MORE PEOPLE SPEAK TO GIVE A BRIEF DISCUSSION ON THE RIVERFRONT COMMITTEES RECOMMENDATIONS AL SCOFIELD 734 ROSE AVENUE STATES THE CAVCOR PROPERTY MUST BE AQUIRED OR THIS PROJECT IS ALL IN VAIN. MARY HEINEKE 705 CLEVELAND STREET WOULD BE DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY THE PARK AND IS IN FAVOR OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS STATES BIKE PATHS ARE A NECESSITY ALSO STATED THAT THE CAVCOR PROPERTY MUST BE ACQUIRED TO REALIZE THIS PROJECT STATES IT COULD BE USED JOINTLY FOR PARKING AND A CULTURAL CENTER OR BAND SHELL. LOUIS PRIORE LIVED IN SEBASTIAN SINCE 1977 STATED PEOPLE DON'T USE RIVERVIEW PARK THAT OFTEN - THE BALANCE OF THE PUBLIC DISPUTED THIS FACT AND TOLD nIM IT WAS USED ALL THE TIME BY PEOPLE ESPECIALLY EARLY IN THE MORNING. HE STATES WE SHOULD CHARGE FOR THE MARK: -NG, STATES WE ARE GIVING AWAY TO MANY FREEBE'S IN THHIS CITY AND IT NEEDS TO STOP. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 8, 1991 PAGE TWO KEITH MILLER 961 RIVIERA AVENUE SPOKE IN FAVOR OF ACQUIRING THE CAVCOR PROPERTY BUT AGAINST CHARGING FOR PARKING. ALSO STATED WAS IN FAVOR OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PARK ON THE EAST SIDE OF INDIAN RIVER DRIVE. JOE MORSOWSKI CARNIVAL TERRACE STATED HE WOULD BE VERY UNPOPULAR AFTER HE SPOKE. STATED HE WAS AGAINST OUT OF TOWN BOATERS AND AGAINST THE CITY COUNCIL REGULATING THE ARTS, AND CRAFTS AND OTHERS BEING BARRED FROM USING THE PARK AS WAS DISCUSSED AT THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY NIGHT. STATED THE CAVCOR PROPERTY SHOULD BE SOLD TO A MOTEL FOR REVENUE TO THE CITY SINCE THE COUNCIL DIDN'T WANT THE PARK USED ANYWAY. MARY PEROW TUNISON LANE STATED SHE WOULD LIKE TO SEE ALL THE RIVERFRONT DEVELOPED AND NOT JUST ONE PIECE AND ASKED WHAT WAS BEING DONE TO ACQUIRE THE REST OF THE PROPERTY. JOHN STIRK 709 DOCTOR AVE - HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER STATED THERE WAS NOTHING FOR THE KIDS" AND HAD THE CITY EVER CONSIDERED A SKATEBOARD RAMP OR POSSIBLY FOUR OR FIVE PUTT PUTT HOLES. HE IS DEFINATELY IN FAVOR OF BIKE PATHS AND BENCHES. HE ALSO STATED THE CITY NEEDS TO STOP HAVING ALL THE REPEAT STUDIES OVER AND OVER AGAIN AND SPEND THE MONEY ON DEVELOPMENT OF THE FACILITIES INSTEAD. HE STATED HE DIDN'T WANT TO SEE THIS FALL FArz LIKE EVERYTHING ELSE IN THE CITY HAS. F.4or JOAN PROCTOR 134 DICKENS AVE - SPOKE OF ALL THE EXPENSES COMING UP ON FUTURE TAXES SUCH AS THE POLICE STATION, NEW HIGH SCHOOL, WATER AND SEWER, STATED ITS NICE TO WANT EVERYTHING BUT SOMETIMES WE CAN'T HAVE EVERYTHING AND SHE FELT THE CAVCOR WAS NOT A NEEDED EXPENSE THAT WATER AND SEWER WERE MORE IMPORTANT. MARY HEINEKE SPOKE AGAIN STATING THAT IN MIAMI AND LAUDERDALE YOU CAN'T SEE THE WATER ANYMORE BECAUSE OF DEVELOPMENT AND WE CAN'T WAIT TO ACQUIRE THE NEEDED PROPERTIES TO PUT IN THE LINEAR PARK SYSTEM OR THEY WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. STATED THE PROPERTY NEXT TO THE YACHT CLUB WAS NOT PURCHASED YEARS AGO WHEN IT WAS AVAILABLE TO THE CITY AND NOW A RESTAURANT IS GOING IN THERE. LAUREN HARTLING SKYLINE LANE ASKED THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION HOW MANY OF THEM USE RIVERVIEW PARK AND WHETHER IT WAS USED ENOUGH TO WARRANT MORE IMPROVEMENTS. CHERYL STIRK 709 DOCTOR STATED MORE BARBEQUE GRILLS ARE NEEDED FOR PICNICS IN THE PARK AREA. n PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES ^ AUGUST 8, 1991 PAGE THREE KEN CHAPIN 9880 OAK TRAIL STATED THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS LOOKED GOOD BUT WOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE OF THE RIVERFRONT COMMITTEES RECOMMENDATIONS INCORPORATED SUCH AS LIGHTING, AND THE BIKE PATH UNIFORM SIGNAGE ETC. STATED THE PITY SHOULD HAVE MORE MEETINGS LIKE THIS AS THINGS PROGRESS TO GET THE PUBLIC MORE IN THE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS ROBERT BRODIE 11155 ROSELAND ROAD ASKED CATHERINE WHAT SHE WANTED IN THE WAY OF FREE TIME AND SERVICE FROM THE PUBLIC AND SHE EXPLAINED BRIEFLY IN-KIND SERVICES AND MATERIALS OR LABOR. HE STATED HE WOULD LIKE TO SEE US MOVE FASTER ON THE MASTER PLAN. AL SCHOFIELD SPOKE AGAIN AND STATED A CITY POOL SHOULD BE PUT IN MORE YOUNG PEOPLE ARE MOVING IN WITH CHILDREN AND THEY NEED SOMETHING TO DO. FRANCES VANDERVENTER OF SEBASTIAN LAKES STATED SHE AGREES WITH THE POOL BECAUSE SHE HAD TO CALL THE POLICE ON SOME KIDS SWIMMING IN ONE OF THEIR LAKES BECAUSE OF ALLIGATORS. STATED SHE WANTED TO SEE THE RIVERFRONT PLAN IMPLEMENTED BEFORE IT GETS AWAY FROM US. RECESS CALLED AT 8:20 P.M. BACK AT 8:40 P.M. OPENED BACK UP TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS TIME. MR. PRIORIE STATED START A PROGRAM WHERE THE PEOPLE OF SEBASTIAN CAN BUY A FOOT OF BOARDWALK FOR $5.00 IT WOULD HELP PAY FOR IT MRS. KILKELLY STATED THAT OWNERS OF PROPERTY WEST OF US. HIGHWAY 51 SHOULD BE LOCATED TO START LOOKING FOR CENTRALIZED PARKING LOCATIONS. MR. WADSWORTH VOLUNTEERED TO HAVE THAT INFORMATION WITHIN 10 DAYS AND BRING IT BACK TO THE COMMISSION. A MOTION TO STRONGLY RECOMMEND TO CITY COUNCIL THAT THEY CONCUR IN FRDAP GRANT FOR AREA EAST OF INDIAN RIVER DRIVE AS PROPOSED WAS MADE BY MR. THOMPSON SECOND MRS. KILKELLY PASSED 6-1 WITH MRS. O'CONNOR VOTING NO. MR. SHROYER VOTED FOR MR. FULLERTON WHO WAS ABSENT TONIGHT. CHAIRMAN THANKED THE PUBLIC FOR ATTENDING AND STATED HE WAS GLAD TO SEE ALL OF THEM THERE. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:50 P.M. City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET c SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 c FAX (407) 589-5570 MEMORANDUM DATE: November 21, 1994 TO: Mayor, City Council FROM: Dorri Bosworth, Secretary Planning and Zoning Commission REFERENCE: Riverfront Development Attached is a position paper from Planning and Zoning Commission member Howard Goldstein. At its regular meeting of November 17, 1994, the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a motion to send this to the City Council. The motion adopts this as an official position of the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the Riverfront development and their willingness to be there to proceed in any manner that may be helpful in this endeavor. Hivenront Comments - Goldstein - fo�20Nov 94 P&Z packet - 2 pages I. Preliminary matters A. It's past time to move. Every day that passes without a plan risks more bad development upon our key asset, the riverfront area. The Planning & Zoning commission is the correct body to address this matter. It would be an abdication of our legal and moral responsibility to accept the specious claim that only those who live in the area need be concerned with its development. B. The current plan 1. The problem i. The present plan has clearly unacceptable elements. If this were not so, the plan wouldn't have evoked the negative responses it received, nor would council have rejected it out of hand as it did. ii. There appears to be a massive confusion as to the uses of this area. Despite comments by some proclaiming they do not want a tourist -type area, the fact is that the riverfront is already a tourist area as exemplified by the numerous bed -and -breakfasts, time share facilities, and lodging facilities existing and proposed. C. A better approach 1. Unacceptable elements crept in because the affected property owners were 00-41 not part of the process. This bodes poorly for the committee council proposes to create in a few months should only the same players be involved. Planning cannot occur in a vacuum. a. We must reach out and active[ seek out those individuals who are on record as opposing the old plan, involving them in formulating a new plan. b. Compromise must be the first goal. Discussion of architectural standards and elaborate improvements is premature absent agreeable compromises on the obviously contentious matters. 2. New ideas, enhancements on good old ideas, approaches I. Staging the improvements a. Some of the improvements to be first placed must benefit all the residents so as to avoid the perception that the only business benefits. A fishing or lookout pier for example would benefit all; it and similar public -place improvements must be timed to precede or coincide with the construction of clearly commercial improvements. P'► Riverfront Comments - Goldstein - for,26 Nov 94 P&Z packet - 2 pages it. Addressing problems we're aware of PON a. Parking is clearly problematic in this congested area. An on-site solution for each and every business is not only impractical, it's a non-starter as it is neither viable nor desirable 1) A municipal solution need not burden city residents. We should examine the feasibility of parking meters, parking assessments levied upon only merchants, and other solutions geared towards protecting homeowners 2) Safeguards to protect developed sites should be formulated iii. Financing, generally a. External support 1) Outside funding in the form of grants from the Main St. USA program and like organizations should be sought b. Organic support 1) Tax -increment financing with a twist. Prof. Shoup of UCLA grad. school suggests that a city might defer collection of TIF assessments until the affected property is sold. At such time, the property owner recognizes the benefit of the increased value and has the ability to pay the assessment. iv. Present users ON a. Specific beneficial waterfront uses should be identified and supported either directly with funds from TIF, exempted from TIF, or other means sought to preserve their existence. Forcing out businesses and residents that have always been on our waterfront is a valid concern and to do so would adversely change the flavor of the area. v. Architectural guidelines a. A charrette involving area residents, businessmen, planning officials, and architects should develop the guidelines b. Present users ought be excepted from new architectural standards D. Summary 1. 1 don't pretend to have all, or for that matter, any correct solutions. The intent of this outline is to spark ideas and perhaps change the direction of those interested in planning the riverfront to approaches that stand a chance of seeing daylight 00-..