HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-02-57RESOLUTION NO. R~02-57
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA,
FINDING BLIGHT IN THE CR 512 TRIANGLE AREA AND
DECLARING A NECESSITY FOR REHABILITATION AND
REDEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Sebastian commissioned the Treasure Coast Regional Planning
Council to host a charette over the future development of the County Road 512 corridor through
the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sebastian received the Charette Report (the "Development
Master Plan") dated November 3, 2000, and adopted it as the conceptual basis for the policies
governing development in the CR 512 corridor within the City of Sebastian; and
WHEREAS, the Master Plan recommends various enhancements to the Sebastian
Boulevard roadway, other public infrastructure improvement projects, as well as changes in the
zoning laws and development standards for the corridor; and
WHEREAS, the Master Plan recommends various enhancements to the Sebastian
Boulevard roadway, other public infrastructure improvement projects, as well as changes in the
zoning laws and development standards for the corridor; and
WHEREAS, during the charette process concerns arose over the negative effects as to
traffic patterns, livability and developability that the divided right-of-way for CR 512 had
brought to the area of land between these "twin pairs"; and
WHEREAS, a key element of the Sebastian Boulevard Development Master Plan
became redevelopment of the land located between the divided right-of-way for the corridor
under a "New Town Center" concept; and
WHEREAS, it was determined that the City should retain a planning professional to
further examine the feasibility of this triangle area between the rights-of-way, and the finn of
lPG, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, IPG, Inc., has issued a Finding of Necessity Report, which is hereby
adopted as the findings of the City of Sebastian;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEBASTIAN, as follows:
Section 1. That the City has determined the area located between the divided
eastbound and Westbound fights-of-way for County Road 512, and up to the eastern edge of the
FEC Railroad right-of-way, meets the criteria of Fla. Stat. 163.340(8) and constitutes a "blighted
area' within the parameters of state law; and
Section 2. In the interest of public health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the
City of Sebastian, the rehabilitation and redevelopment of said area is necessary.
Section 3. It is the intent of the City to proceed with the necessary actions to
incorporate the described area into the existing Sebastian Community Redevelopment area
located adjacent and immediately to the east.
Section 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was moved for adoption by Councilmember Mai chef
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Barczyk and, upon being put into a
vote, the vote was as follows:
Mayor Walter Barnes aye
Vice Mayor James Hill aye
Councilmember Joe Barczyk aye
Councilmember Edward J. Majcher, Jr. aye
Couneilmember Ray Coniglio aye
The Mayor thereupon declared this Resolution duly passed and adopted this 11 th day
of December, 2002.
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
ATTEST:
Sally A. Mai94tCMC
City Clerk
Mayor Walter Barnes
Approved as to form and legality for
reliance by th City of Sebastian only: