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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12102003 CRAHOME OF PELICAN ISLAND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) (CITY COUNCIL) MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2003 - 6:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA Vice Mayor Conig~io called the Community Redevelopment Agency meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. ROLLCALL City Council Present: Vice-Mayor Raymond Coniglio Councilmember Joe Barczyk Councilmember James Hill Councilmember Nathan McCollum City Council Absent Mayor Walter Barnes (excused) Staff Present: City Manager, Terrence Moore City Attorney, Rich Stringer City Clerk, Sally Maio Deputy City Clerk, Jeanette Williams Growth Management Director, Tracy Hass Growth Management Manager, Jan King CRA Meeting December 10, 2003 Page Two 4. APPROVAL OF THE 9/10103 CRA MINUTES MOTION by Barczyk/Hill "Move to approve minutes of September 10th.'' Mayor Barnes - absent Mr. Coniglio - aye Mr, Barczyk - aye Mr. Hill - aye Mr. McCollum - aye Roll Call carried 4-0 5. NEW BUSINESS A. CRA Master Plan Presentation - Recommendation to City Council Henry Iler, lPG, presented the final Community Redevelopment Master Plan to the Community Redevelopment Agency which includes plans to enhance City streets and the riverfront throughout a 15 year period. Mr. McCollum asked that in the next few weeks the Council think about putting together an advisory board to advise the City Council on issues related to this plan and asked that an item be placed on the agenda at a January City Council meeting. The City Attorney advised that City Council could establish a board other than itself to be the Community Redevelopment Agency and the members must live, own property or own a business within the affected jurisdiction being the City. Mr. McCollum clarified he is looking for more of an advisory board with a member from the real estate profession, Chamber of Commerce, general public etc. Mr, Hill pointed out that the specialized advisory board could act as the CRA rather than Council. The City Attorney also advised that if there is something in this plan that Council does not like, it can be changed at this time; and to modify the plan at a later time will require extensive noticing. Mr. McCollum said most of the improvements will require City Council spending money, which offers a protection. Mr. Barczyk discussed the proposed cost for underground utilities being on the Iow side at $250 per square foot. CRA Meeting December 10, 2003 Page Three Jim Weber, 406 Arbor Street, expressed concerned that adoption of the plan could require that Council change the zoning to implement the plan. He asked if the recommendation commits the City to change zoning. Discussion followed that zones could be created to fit his type of business. Mr. Weber stated that quality commercial property value has more weight than residential property, said the City needs areas that have businesses that are needed. The City Manager said these changes will be implemented in three to five years, and that the City will work with property owners on the rezoning issues. Mr. Hill suggested Mr. Weber be a member of the proposed advisory committee. Sal Neglia asked if the recommendation to pave the CAVcorp property can happen because of the grant monies used to improve that property. The City Manager said modifications can be made as long as it remains accessible to the public. MOTION by Hill/McCollum "On that I would move to recommend to City Council that they approve the Community Development Master Plan--Redevelopment Master Plan." Mr. Barczyk - aye Mr. Hill - aye Mr. McCollum - aye Mayor Barnes - absent Mr. Coniglio - aye Roll Call carried 4-0 (Barnes absent) Being no further business, Vice Mayor Coniglio adjourned the meeting at 6:35 p.m. Ap. pr~2, 2004 CRA Meeting. NathAn B.~M'cCollum, MaYor ATTfE,~ -.Sally A. ~, C~.,;~iO Cle~