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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02202004 1225 Main Street [] Sebastian, Florida 32958 Telephone (772) 589-5330 [] Fax (772) 589-5570 City Council Information Letter February 20, 2004 Sebastian Preserve Residential Development Proposal As I am sure that each of you realize by now, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted last week to recommend denial of the proposed Sebastian Preserve Subdivision. The expressed rationale for rejection includes concerns about lot sizes as well as setback widths. Previous updates were offered to City Council regarding the evolution of the scope of development, as well as staff diligence to negotiate removing components of the proposal to construct multiple family housing, villas and smaller town houses. The project now consists of all market rate, single-family homes containing approximately 50% passive preserve amenities within its boundaries. As such, both Tracy Hass and I will host additional discussions with representatives of the U.S. Land Company during the next few weeks in an effort to address and resolve concerns raised by the Planning and Zoning Commission - via possible additional modifications to their proposal prior to forwarding the matter for City Council review and consideration. It is therefore currently anticipated that a respective presentation will be offered during your March 24th regular meeting. Waste Management Services for Payin.q Customers Only A few days ago, representatives from Waste Management, Inc. advised my office that garbage collection services were inadvertently being provided to households who have not paid respective bills for the benefit. As such, a few residents offered inquires as to why trash has not been picked up at their homes during the past week or so. Via Waste Management's customer service department, responses to these complaints resulted in a mere explanation that they were not current with their payments and therefore no obligation exists relative to continuing the service until outstanding balances have been satisfied. My request to Waste City Council Information Letter February 20, 2004 Page 2 Management was to continue to offer as much professional courtesy to all residents as much as possible. However, the City of Sebastian obviously is unable to continue to respond to households who have not paid for the service. Florida Power and Li.qht - Assessment of Recent Ve.qetation Trimming and Cooperation of Private Homeowners A couple weeks ago, I informed City Council via an information letter report about Florida Power and Light Company's efforts to respond to specific complaints relative to tree trimming and other vegetation removal activities deemed necessary to help facilitate installation of electrical infrastructure along various streets throughout the community. The attached electronic mail message from External Affairs Manager Nick Blount summarizes a recent visit to Rolling Hill Drive. Their assessment is that most of the aforementioned trimming activities occurred on vacant parcels owned by individuals unable to be contacted in advance regarding this matter. In an effort to educate respective property owners relative to FPL's efforts, as well to solicit permission and consensus accordingly, the attached letter (as accompanied with the e-mail message) is to therefore be delivered within the next few days to respective property owners. Additional updates regarding this exercise, as well as other efforts to maintain aesthetically pleasing thoroughfares during the course of FPLs expansion program will continue to be provided periodically. Skydive Sebastian The attached letter to Mr. James lannaccone of Skydive Sebastian was delivered yesterday afternoon via certified mail in an effort to receive a firm response relative to the City of Sebastian's offer of property adjacent to the newly designated parachute landing area. The difference with this particular correspondence is that Sebastian Municipal Airport (SMA) is requesting that a response as to whether or not the property will be used is delivered within the next twenty days. This action is imperative because other parties are expressing more interest to lease property at SMA. According to policies of the Federal Aviation Administration governing property at general aviation airports, the City of Sebastian has to authorize formal agreements for such uses. We are therefore not at liberty to leave property available to a tenant City Council Information Letter February 20, 2004 Page 3 in perpetuity without written agreement and/or consent. Our efforts in this regard are simply to honor applicable tenets and rules. Civil Engineering Consultin.q Services Selection Process In an effort to offer recommendations to City Council relative to civil engineering and architectural services, please be advised that staff will be interviewing eight (8) firms early next week per requirements of the Competitive Consultants Negotiations Act. The attached list outlines the names of firms selected for review. It is therefore anticipated that one engineering firm as well as possibly one architectural firm will be selected - providing the City of Sebastian with the option of assigning projects to companies other than just Kimley-Horn. A respective staff presentation summarizing the selection and ranking process will likely be offered during a March regular meeting. Enclosure(s): Electronic Mail Message and Draft Letter from Nick Blount, FPL - Rolling Hill Drive Power Pole Installation Continuing Enginesring/Amhitectural Services Interview Schedule Char Follow Up Letter and Attached Maps to James lannaccene, Skydive Sebastian - Response Needed for Property My Documents/in foLetter205 Terrence Moore From: Sent: To: Subject: N L Nick Blount@fpl.com Thursday, February 19, 2004 8:16 AM tmoore@cityofsebastian.org Rolling Hills drive rolling hills trees.doc Terrence~ At the request of you and the commission, I have visited Rolling Hills Drive with our arborist. Most of the situations where we trimmed or topped trees, leaving the trunks, were on vacant lots where we were not able to make contact with the owners. Since the trees are on private property, I suggest we send the attached letter to the property owners explaining what we have done and what we would like to do. If you have any other thoughts, please call me or reply by email. Thanks, Nick See attached file: rolling hills trees.doc) February 17, 2004 Dear XXXX~: Recently, Florida Power & Light completed the construction of a new electric distribution line along the north side of Rolling Hills Drive between Barber Street and Laconia Street. This project was necessary to provide relief for existing circuits that had become overloaded. This will reduce the probability of electrical outages, particularly in the high usage times of the year. In order to provide the necessary clearance to the new line, it was necessary to trim pine trees near your front property line. We know that when your lot is cleared for building, these trees will most likely be removed. In order to improve the overall aesthetics to the street, FPL is offering to remove and dispose of these trees at this time. If you are agreeable to this, please sign the authorization form enclosed and return it to the above address. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call me at Sincerely, XXXXXXXX Continuin~ Engineering/Architectural Services Interview Schedule ~londay, February 23, 2004 Tuesday, February 24, 200,~ 9:00 a.m. C.E. Block Architect, Inc. 9:00 a.m. Masteller & Moler 10:00 a.m. Schulke, Bittle & Stoddard 10:00 a.m. Masteller, Moler & Reed 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. WCGfNiel Schaffer, Inc. 2:00 p.m. GBF Engineering, Inc. Donadio & Associates, Architect 2:00 p.m. LPA Group, Inc. February 18, 2004 011 OF HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND 1225 MAIN STREET · SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE: (772) 589-5330 · FAX (772) 589-5570 Mr. James lannaccene Skydive Sebastian of South Florida, Inc. 800 East Broward Boulevard, Suite 510 Fo~ Lauderdale, Florida 33301 Re: Opportunity for Relocation of Skydive Sebastian Facilities Dear Mr. lannaccone: As you will recall from previous correspondence, Skydive Sebastian of South Florida, Inc. was offered land at Sebastian Municipal Airport adjacent to the newly designated parachute landing area. To date, officials from the City of Sebastian have not heard from you relative to any potential relocation plans by your organization. As referenced in the letter delivered to you dated January 28, 2004, the reactivation of Runway 9-27 recently began, including a formal unanimous approval by City Council last week to enter into contract with an area construction company. Please find the attached rendering of the tentatively reserved parcel site as previously delivered to you. The City of Sebastian requires a wdtten response regarding your interest in securing this site within the next twenty (20) days. If no response has been received during the prescribed timeframe, we will have to consider other alternatives and/or proposals. The City of Sebastian is most willing to assist business partners in the community to the extent possible while public goals and objectives are being implemented. Should you have questions and/or require further clarification regarding this matter, I can be contacted by calling (772) 388-8203. ~'~ncerelv, //// ~ City Manager TRM/ Cc: Jason Milewski, Airport Director Honorable Mayor and City Council (Via February 20, 2004 Information Letter) My Documents/SkydiveSebastian13 "An Equal Opportunffy Employer" Celebrating Our 75th Anniversary