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METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
Commissioner Susan Adams
Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher
Commissioner Tim Zorc
Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan
Commissioner Bob Solari
Bob McPartlan- City of Sebastian
Ed Dodd - City of Sebastian
Linda Kinchen- City of Sebastian, Alternate
Non -voting Ex-Officio Members
Harold Ofstie, Town of Orchid
FDOT District 4 Representative
Laura Moss -City of Vero Beach
Harry Howie -City of Vero Beach
Anthony Young -City of Vero Beach, Alternate
Sara Savage -City of Fellsmere
Joel Tyson -City of Fellsmere, Alternate
Tiffany Justice, IRC School Board
Jacqueline Rosario — IRC School Board, Alternate
Bob Auwaerter — MPO Chairman
AGENDA
The Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will meet at 3:30 PM on Monday August 12,
2019 in Conference Room 131-501, County Administration Building B, 1800 27th Street, Vero
Beach.
1) Call to Order
2) Pledge of Allegiance
3) Approval of Minutes
July 10, 2019
Action Required
4) Discussion of Impacts of Proposed Sebastian Annexation on MPO Priorities
No Action Required
5) Other Business
6) Comments from the Public
7) Adjournment
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Next Meeting: MPO —September 11, 2019;10:00 AM; Conference Room 131-501.
To view the MPO Agenda packet on-line please go to the following link:
httD://www.ircgov.com/Boards/MPO/2019/agendas/MPOO81219A.Pdf
If you have any questions concerning the items on this agenda, please contact MPO staff at (772) 226-1455. Anyone who may
wish to appeal any decision which may be made at this meeting will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is
made, which includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based. Anyone who needs a special accommodation
for this meeting must contact the County's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator at 772 226-1223 at least 48 hours
in advance of the meeting. For complaints, questions or concerns about civil rights or nondiscrimination; or for special requests
under the American with Disabilities Act, please contact: Phil Matson, Title VI Coordinator at (772) 226-1455 or
pmatson@ircgov.com.
Except for those matters specifically exempted under State Statute and Local Ordinance, the Committee shall provide an
opportunity for public comment prior to the undertaking by the Committee of any action on the agenda. Public comment shall
also be heard on any proposition which the Committee is to take action which was either not on the agenda or distributed to
the public prior to the commencement of the meeting. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national
origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with
Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Phil Matson at (772) 226-1455 or
pmatson@ircgov.com at least seven days prior to the meeting.
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METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
A meeting of the Indian River County (IRC) Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
was held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in the County Administration Building "B",
Room 131-501, 1800 27th Street, Vero Beach, Florida.
Note: Audio and video recordings of the meeting can be found at
http.-Ilwww.ircqov.comlBoardsIMP012019.htm
MPO members present were: IRC Commissioners: Commissioner Susan Adams, District
1; Commissioner Joseph Flescher, District 2; Commissioner Tim Zorc, District 3; Commissioner
Peter O'Bryan, District 4; Commissioner Bob Solari, District 5; Ed Dodd, Council Member, City
of Sebastian; Joel Tyson, Alternate, City of Fellsmere; Tiffany Justice, IRC School Board;
Chairman Bob Auwaerter, Vice Mayor, Town of Indian River Shores; Laura Moss, Council
Member, City of Vero Beach; Bob McPartlan, Council Member, City of Sebastian; Hal Ofstie,
Town of Orchid (non -voting member); Christine Fasiska, FDOT (non -voting advisors).
Absent was: Harry Howie, Council Member, City of Vero Beach; Sara Savage, Vice -
Mayor, City of Fellsmere (excused)
IRC staff present were: Rich Szpyrka, IRC Public Works Director; Roland DeBlois, Interim
IRC Community Development Director; Phil Matson, IRC MPO Director; Jason Brown, IRC
County Administrator; Brian Freeman, MPO Senior Planner; Jim Mann, MPO Senior Planner;
Patti Johnson, MPO Staff Assistant 3/Recording Secretary; and Albert Alvarez, MPO Intern.
Also present were: Dan Hiden, FDOT; Mike Brown, TPS; Bryan Corrigan, Concerned
Citizen.
Call to Order
Chairman Auwaerter called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM.
Approval of Minutes of the MPO Meeting of May 8, 2019
Action Required
Chairman Auwaerter asked if there were any additions or corrections to the MPO
minutes of March 13, 2019.
Chairman Auwaerter stated he would like the minutes amended to reflect clarification
of his statement on Page 3, Paragraph 3 — Change section to read — "that the resurfacing of the
section of A-1-A between the Village Beach Market and Fred Tuerk Drive be scheduled during
the off season period since the traffic backups are normally extensive."
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ON MOTION BY Chairman Auwaerter, SECONDED by Mr. Oftsie,
the members voted (11-0) to approve the minutes of the
Metropolitan Planning Organization of May 8, 2019, with the
necessary amendment/correction.
Status Report of Other MPO Advisory Committees
No Action Required
Mr. Matson gave an update on the following committees:
The TAC met on June 28, 2019 and considered the Draft Community Characteristics
Report and recommended that the MPO approve this document. The TAC also heard the
presentation by Mr. Mike Brown, Transportation Planning Services (TPS) on 2045 Long Range
Transportation plan (LRTP) Lane Use and Socio-economic Data Development.
The CAC met on July 2, 2019 and considered the Draft Community Characteristics
Report and recommended that the MPO approve this document. The CAC recommended a
couple of businesses from the barrier island be included in the final report. The CAC also heard
the presentation by Mr. Mike Brown, Transportation Planning Services (TPS) on 2045 Long
Range Transportation plan (LRTP) Lane Use and Socio-economic Data Development.
Authorization to Submit an Application for Section 5305(d) Transit Planning Grant Funds for
FY 2019/20.
Action Required
Mr. Matson noted that one of the tasks. included in the MPO's Unified Planning Work
Program (UPWP) is Task 3.2, Transit Planning. Mr. Matson stated that, as indicated in the
UPWP, these activities will be funded primarily through a Section 5305(d) grant from the
Federal Transit Administration. For FY 2019/20, the MPO will receive $78,640 in Federal funds,
which will be matched with $9,830 in FDOT funds and $9,830 in local funds. The source of the
local match will be a combination of the county General Fund and the Municipal Services Taxing
Unit (MSTU) Fund.
Mr. Matson stated there is a possibility of consolidating the Transit and Highway
Planning Grant which would make them one agenda item; but for now the Transit Grant will be
approved separately.
ON MOTION BY Mr. Dodd, SECONDED BY Commissioner
Flescher, the members voted (11-0) to approve the
Authorization to Submit an Application for Section 5305(d)
Transit Planning Grant Funds for FY 2019/20.
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Review of Progress Report and Reimbursement Invoice #3 for the 2018,/19 Local Program
Administrative Support Grant.
Action Required
Mr. Matson stated that it is required, as part of the Transportation Disadvantaged (TD)
Local Program Administrative Support Grant, that periodic progress reports and reimbursement
invoices be submitted. To comply with the CTD's requirements, staff has prepared a progress
report and invoice for the period from January 1, 2019 to March 31, 2019. On May 23, 2019,
the TDLCB reviewed the quarterly progress report and recommended approval by the MPO.
ON MOTION BY Commissioner Solari, SECONDED BY
Commissioner O'Bryan, he members voted (11-0), to
recommend approval of the Review of Progress Report and
Reimbursement Invoice #3 for the 2018/19 Local Program
Administrative Support Grant.
Consideration of the Draft Communitv Characteristics Report.
Action Required
Mr. Matson introduced Mr. Brian Freeman of the MPO staff who gave a Power Point
presentation, a copy of which is on file in the MPO office. Mr. Freeman stated that the majority
of information in this report is based on data received from the 2015 report which is a midpoint
range of the 2010 census and the 2020 census. Mr. Freeman expects to come back in a couple
years and update the 2015 report with the 2020 data. This report is recommended by FDOT in
their Administrative Handbook for MPO's as a way to .provide information and make sure
programs and projects are complying with Title VI (Non-discrimination Requirements).
Commissioner Solari was concerned with the vacancy rates and inquired as to when this
survey is done, if it is conducted during the off-season? Mr. Freeman replied that the data
collected will only reflect primary residences; seasonal residences are classified as vacant.
With the information being based on the census tract, Commissioner Solari felt the
census tract distorts Gifford due to Waterway Village. Commissioner Solari asked if going
forward, could these areas be divided in two groups and call them traditional Gifford and
Waterway Village? Mr. Freeman responded this is an excellent point and staff is currently in
the process of trying a couple of different approaches in getting these separated.
Commissioner Solari asked if there was anything the Board of County Commissioners
could do along with the help of the NAACP? Mr. Matson stated as part of your motion,
authorize the Staff Director to write a letter of support for the staffs proposed boundary
change for census track in the Gifford area.
Rich Szpyrka entered 10:43am
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Ms. Justice inquired as to the average vehicle usage/ownership figure of 6%. Mr.
Matson interjected that pages 5 and 6 breaks this information down and shows the comparison
between the State and Indian River County. Ms. Justice wanted to ask how does this
information affect the planning involved with Go -Line? Mr. Matson responded it is a key input
in our Long Range Transportation model. He said Mr. Mike Brown will show a presentation on
demographics and how it affects travel. This is critical data and the MPO tries to put a
disproportionate amount of transit service in those areas where people don't own cars.
ON MOTION BY Commissioner Solari, SECONDED BY
Commissioner Flescher, the members voted (11-0), to
recommend approval of the Consideration of the Draft
Community Characteristics Report and authorize staff to put
together a letter of support to the Census Bureau to amend
certain census tracts.
Consideration of the 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) Land Use and Socio-
economic Data Development.
No Action Required
Mr. Matson presented a small Power Point Presentation on Transportation Modeling,
highlighting UTMS Methodology (Urban Transportation Modeling Structure) and Gravity
Modeling Trip Distribution. The slides presented how data is obtained by using the four stages
of transportation planning: Trip Generation, Trip Distribution, Modal Split and Traffic
Assignment.
Mr. Matson introduced Mike Brown from Transportation Planning Services, Inc. (TPS)
who gave an overview of this Power Point presentation (TC 2045 Zonal Data). Mr. Brown stated
that an important tool in the development of the LRTP is the Travel Demand Forecast Model.
Mr. Brown noted that Travel Demand Forecast Models are highly dependent on data inputs.
For the 2045 LRTP, two important early steps are determining how many people are expected
to live in Indian River County in 2045 (also referred to as the Population Control Total) and
identifying where those people will live (also referred to as the Population Allocation).
Commissioner Zorc inquired if any current or in -process annexations were taken into
consideration. Mr. Brown stated we do try to build that in using parcel level data, zoning and
future land use for the cities as well as the counties, and any other information we have and
with the staffs help we are tweaking these figures. Due to the recent annexation in Sebastian
Mr. Brown related they have bumped those figures up by a couple hundred dwelling units and a
couple hundred residences.
Chairman Auwaerter inquired is there was a financial incentive for St. Lucie to use the
high population projection to get more transportation money from the feds or the state? Mr.
Brown replied each MPO has to come up with a financially feasible plan. The MPO's have to
show where the revenue stream is going to come from to pay for those new roads. Using those
higher population numbers, they are handicapping themselves as they will have to come up
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with new taxes and new revenues. There is a down -size to using the higher number, it is much
better to use the medium/more reasonable figures.
Chairman Auwaerter further inquired as to the modeling of traffic around rush hour,
how is that defined? Mr. Brown stated they do "time of day" modeling where the whole day is
considering and not the normal morning and evening hours. There were too many fluctuations
using the usual times considered rush hour.
Ms. Justice inquired with each of these long range plans, have there been communities
that have done some significant economic development that has skewed projections for
employment and labor gains? Mr. Brown responded in the past we have done different land
use scenarios, and developed different traffic zone data sets, based on redistributing the
growth. There have even been charrettes to assist in determining these results. Mr. Matson
further added that is why this plan is done every five years. There will be opportunities to fix
this, if needed.
Along those same lines, Commissioner Zorc asked if you have the BEBR number, and
have an annexation pending, is that number fractionally shared that with the BEBR allocations?
Mr. Brown replied, it is an allocation model that has a set copulation control total and it moves
the growth around. The model does geographic distribution.
Chairman Auwaerter thanked Mr. Brown for his presentation.
Other Business
Commissioner O'Bryan commented on the 82"d Avenue/CR 510 extension. He noted
FDOT is now working on acquiring the right-of-way and the City of Sebastian is contemplating
an annexation which includes the Graves Brothers land where 82"d Avenue would be extended.
He expressed concern about the impact that a proposed rezoning and land use amendment
that allows commercial and industrial uses along 82"d Avenue will have on the right-of-way
acquisition costs of the 82"d Avenue project.
Mr. McPartlan replied they are still in the early stages even though they have had the
first reading on the subject. Mr. Dodd further stated that is not an unreasonable request to
account for right-of-way dedication in the annexation and he will carry that concern forward to
the City Planning department.
Mr. Dodd asked if the north extension of 82"d Avenue is a finalized location. Mr. Matson
replied he believes FDOT has the location and design concept, and then directed the question
to Ms. Fasiska. Ms. Fasiska responded that she didn't have any specific details but they have a
design group that is working on that project.
Mr. Szpyrka stated he would like to include CR510 into this conversation also; there is a
lot of annexation in the area of CR510. Mr. Dodd questioned who at FDOT is in negotiations
with Graves Brothers? Mr. Szpyrka stated he would get that information and email it to Mr.
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Matson and he will in turn forward that to Mr. Dodd.
Mr. Szpyrka further added that, in the CR510 corridor where FDOT is now in design, the
location of retention ponds serving the road projects is an issue of concern. A discussion ensued
regarding pond siting, design, and ROW negotiations.
Mr. Jason Brown stated the County has commented on the proposed annexation, but is
not in the business of telling cities whether to annex or not. The points made in the letter, to
his recollection, were to serve as a provision for water and sewer, which is not the issue for the
MPO really, and transportation improvements. Mr. Brown indicated the County planned on
having a meeting set between county staff and city staff to talk about these thi,ngsAn early
August. More urgently, the concern is the cost of the right-of-way for FDOT being.: increased by
the annexation and the proposed changes in allowed land uses. He indicated.CR'510 needs to
be widened as soon as possible. The more the right-of-way costs, and the more roadblocks that
are put up, the longer that effort will take. Mr. Brown declared CR510 is something that serves
Sebastian residents, unincorporated residents, all county residents, Fellsmere residents and
people going to the island. CR510 is a significant roadway, so the concern is anything that
might delay it.
Commissioner O'Bryan mentioned although the MPO isn't scheduled to meet until
September, due to the importance of this and in the interest of good communication, asked the
Board to consider having an August meeting specifically for this issue.
Chairman Auwaerter questioned what is this body going to accomplish on this subject
that can't be done communication -wise between the two staffs, our Public Works Director and
Jason Brown?
Commissioner Adams replied that she felt it was important for the elected officials to
communicate with each other. Mr. Dodd stated this is a forum where that could take place; we
would otherwise have to have a workshop and announce it. Commissioner O'Bryan said this is
an easy way this could take place. There won't be any voting so you won't need to have a
quorum.
Mr. Matson said he will have to advertise and tentatively set the meeting up, and should
it get worked out at the staff level before that, or if it is decided a meeting should come later in
the process, we could cancel the meeting. This might be a provisional way to move forward.
ON MOTION BY Commissioner O'Bryan, SECONDED BY Mr.
Oftsie the members voted (11-0), to authorize MPO Staff to
schedule a meeting, at the convenience of most MPO members,
to discuss the Sebastian annexation in regards to 82nd Avenue
and CR510 prior to the August 281h second reading.
Mr. Szpyrka updated staff on the Fellsmere/1-95 Interchange issues. He has met with
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FDOT and they are working on a solution to the merging concerns.
Chairman Auwaerter responded on that point FDOT had a workshop concerning that
area, he raised an issue if you are exiting southbound on 1-95 and making a left hand turn to go
east, there is an unnecessary delay waiting for a green light. Mr. Matson stated he passed that
along to the Traffic Engineer, Janie, in Public Works and she is taking a look into it. Mr. Szpyrka
replied there was an issue with the contractor and the controllers but we are working with
FDOT to change some stoppers make it more convenient.
Commissioner Zorc asked if there was an update on crossing issues on All Board Florida?
Mr. Szpyrka responded we have not heard from FDOT and haven't heard from Virgin Trains.
Chairman Auwaerter informed MPO members he recently attended the Workshop held in St.
Lucie County with the FDOT Traffic Secretary and it appears that other counties have the same
complaint with Virgin Trains and their lack of communication. Mr. Szpyrka relayed to the
committee that other counties in north that are experiencing the same issues.
Comments from the Public
Mr. Bryan Corrigan of Corrigan Ranch wanted to address the right-of-way, property
annexation, and the important cooperation of developers in the ROW acquisition process.
Adiournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:28 AM.
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
MEMORANDUM
TO: Members of the Indian River County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
THROUGH: Roland DeBlois, AICP
Interim Community Development Director
FROM: Phillip J. Matson, AICP
MPO Staff Director ( I
DATE: July 30, 2019
SUBJECT: Discussion of Impacts of Proposed Sebastian Annexation on MPO Priorities
It is requested that the information presented herein be given formal consideration by the Indian
River County MPO at its meeting of August 12, 2019.
DESCRIPTION & CONDITIONS
On June 26, 2019, the Sebastian City Council conducted the first reading of an ordinance
considering a petition for voluntary annexation by the Graves Brothers Company. According to
that ordinance, the proposed annexation would add 1,118 acres of land into the City of Sebastian
(Attachment 1). As part of a series of land use changes that accompanied the request, the
petitioner proposed converting existing Agricultural Land along both the CR 510 and 82nd Avenue
corridors to Commercial Land.
CR 510 and 82nd Avenue are both high-ranking MPO priorities and have been under development
for widening and/or paving for a number of years. CR 510 serves critical mobility and evacuation
functions is the MPO's top highway priority, as it is currently over capacity. 82nd Avenue does not
extend north of 69th Street presently. Therefore, the MPO is proposing a new, 2-lane roadway
extension between 69th Street and CR 510, giving the County a badly needed north -south
alternative corridor.
At the July 10, 2019 MPO Meeting, an MPO Governing Board member raised concerns that the
proposed annexation and associated land use changes (as depicted on Attachment 2, the overall
site plan) may increase the cost of the MPO roadway priorities, resulting in delays and affecting
other MPO priorities. After a discussion about the timing of the annexation agreement and
questions about its impact on right-of-way costs, the MPO Governing Board requested that staff
schedule a Special Call MPO Meeting prior to August 28th, the date the Sebastian City Council is
scheduled to conduct the Second (and final) reading on the proposed annexation.
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With respect to the MPO Roadway Priorities, the timing, phasing, and cost estimates for the two
projects are as follows:
CR 510 - FDOT has completed the Project Development & Environmental (PD&E) phase and is
currently entering the Design phase. Pending completion of design, right of way (ROW) will be
acquired. The current estimated cost of ROW is $11.239 Million and construction is estimated at
$50.224 Million to complete the project between 58th Avenue and 82nd Avenue.
82nd Avenue — FDOT has completed the PD&E and Design phases and is in the Right -of -Way and
Construction phases. FDOT estimates right-of-way acquisition costs to be $2.429 Million and
construction costs to be $21.254 Million.
ANALYSIS
According to the 2040 Indian River County Cost Feasible Plan, both projects are essential to
maintaining long-range level of service in the County and both are essential for minimizing delay.
CR 510, as the sole North County connection between 1-95 and the Barrier Island, is particularly
essential for emergency response and evacuation. Further, both projects are cited in the
annexation backup as essential to handling traffic generated by the proposed annexation. Finally,
the project costs exceed FDOT 5-year work program resources and are therefore programmed as
ongoing, multi -year priorities.
Over and above highway construction impacts, the proposed annexation has introduced
coordination challenges for drainage, potable water, sewerage, and other utility issues and has
raised concerns among Community Development staff about consistency with County
comprehensive plans. While acknowledging the various concerns, the City of Sebastian maintains
that annexation is necessary for the City to control the timing and pace of nearby development
and mitigate adverse impacts to City facilities from developments approved in other jurisdictions.
On August 12th, 2019, the MPO will consider presentations by staff and will discuss the impacts of
the proposed annexation with staff from the City of Sebastian and Indian River County.
RECOMMENDATION
This is an informational item. No action is required.
ATTACHMENT
1. Overall Site Area — including Rights of Way.
2. Conceptual Site Plan
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