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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07252007CRA Agenda ~~ HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) (CITY COUNCIL) AGENDA WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2007 - 5:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - 6/27/07 Meeting 5. BUSINESS • A. INDIAN RIVER DRIVE/MAIN STREET DESIGN PUBLIC INPUT I. Joseph W. Schulke, P.E. Presentation II. Public Input III. Council 6. ADJOURN (All meetings shall adjourn at 10:30 pm unless extended for up to one half hour by a majority vote of City Council) ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE HEARD. (286.0105 F.S.) IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR AT 589-5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THIS MEETING. ~~nv~~ ~..:~. ~~ ~~~_ ~=~- NOME OF PELICAN ISLAND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) (CITY COUNCIL) MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2007 - 5:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA The Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - 5/9/07 Meeting 9RpFS MOTION by Mr. Neglia, and SECOND by Mr. Paternoster, to approve the minutes of 5/9/07 passed on a voice vote of 5-0. 4. BUSINESS A. FACADE & LANDSCAPE GRANT (GMD Memo, Revised Application, Stoutenburg Letter, Applications) The Growth Management Director briefly reviewed the proposed grantees and changes to the program to increase participation as set out in her memo to City Council dated June 20, 2007. Jackie Patrone, Professional Animal World, thanked Council for their time, said their business also conducts animal rescue, and said her goal is to receive support for proposed improvements. Mayor Coy asked if anyone would like to speak. Lisanne Monier, downtown Sebastian, asked if there is some way the City can landscape the strip of concrete on US 1 to designate the CRA District with additional funding. The Growth Management Director said it could be looked at with the greater budget process. Ms. Simchick said she had been speaking with Phil Matson, Indian River County Metropolitan Planning Organization, who said the City may be eligible for greenways • funding for an historical walking trail which could pay for pavers, landscaping, etc. Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting June 27, 2008 Page Two ~~ ~c~ Ms. Monier said each business may participate if they were aware of the plan. Mr. Neglia asked if anyone has talked to FDOT regarding what they allow. The City Manager said they would dictate landscaping. Mr. Paternoster cited circle page 7, and asked where the fishing village theme is. He said he would think a sign would be the responsibility of the business. Ms. Grohall said with better signage, the fishing village theme can be met with color and finishes. The City Manager said the purpose of the smaller, detailed monument sign is to take your attention from tall signage which is obtrusive. Mr. Paternoster said the City should take the money to increase signs and put it toward facades and did not think the Animal World's fencing should be considered. Ms. Simchick said she also had concern for fencing. She said she had received a-mails in which people expressed concern for spending this money in these times of concern for increased taxes. She asked the City Manager to explain tax increment funding which must be used in the redevelopment district under Florida law. Mr. Wolff agreed with Ms. Monier's concept of doing something for the greater good of the district. He said he would like to hear ideas from the business district and then Council could rate them. He said when Council goes outside the boundaries of the grant, Council needs to be clear what the criteria is and that there is a level playing field, and tread carefully in funding the improvements to someone's business. He agreed with Animal World's application, but was not sure government should be promoting irrigation with landscaping funding. He said he was in favor of the other recommended grants. Mayor Coy said the community put together charrettes for a fishing village plan. She said she was in favor of all of staff's recommendations. Mr. Neglia said he would like the business community come before Council and let us know what kind of help they need. He asked if the County can help us more in the CRA District. He said Buena Vista Eye Center has not done anything in a year and should not be retroactive with the one-to-one match and Wendy's colors do not fit in the district. The City Manager pointed out only signage applications have come in. The Growth Management Director said a previous Council designed and adopted the grant program. Mr. Paternoster said he was supposed to be on the Facade and Landscape Board and was not notified of their meetings. He expressed concern for the precedent that would be set if Animal World's fencing was approved. .] U 2 ~ommunity Redevelopment Ageric~ '~~leeting June 27, 2008 Page Three ~R~~T Ms. Simchick said she would like to see the one-for-orie in the following year and everyone stay in their application year, and she too had concern for approval of the fencing. Ms. Simchick said Council might want to think of an architectural board to set standards for example McDonald signs without the arches. Mr. Wolff said he would agreed with clearing, landscaping and approving a percentage of the fence for Animal World. Mayor Coy requested clarification as to whether under the current system says it must be for all landscaping, facade and signage. The Growth Management said while the applications are not for facade, the properties are very visible in the City. Ms. Grohall said a facade is considered to be part of the structure but the Animal World fence could be considered an extension of the facade. Mr. Paternoster reiterated that Ms. Grohall said the fence would be the extension of the facade and the City Attorney clarified it comes within the broad listing of eligible improvements (exterior architectural amenities examples improvements to balconies, arcades). The Growth Manager Director explained that the Wendy's franchise owner is a small business owner and asked Council if they wanted to meet him. Mike Allen, Wendy's franchisee, said in conforming to the district he will lose the reader board and needed the financial help with the sign. On a MOTION by Ms. Simchick it was moved to award the applicants minus Professional Pet World as stated in the recommendation with a SECOND by Mr. Paternoster. Discussion followed on a required time limit for the applicants. Mayor Coy directed everyone to look at page nine for the three recommended actions. Ms. Simchick then rescinded her motion. MOTION by Mr. Wolff and SECOND by Ms. Simchick, to decrease the match requirements from two-to-one to one-to-one, and increase the amount available for signage and landscaping projects from $5,000 to $7,500. Roll call vote result was as follows: Ayes: Simchick, Wolff, Coy, Neglia Nayes: Paternoster • Passed 3 Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting . June 27, 2008 Page Four MOTION by Mr. Paternoster and SECOND by Wolff, the three 2006/2007 grantees were approved ($3,251 for Wendy's, Professional Title for $2,689 and Animal World for $7,500 which is a one-to-one basis). Roll call vote result was as follows: Ayes: Paternoster, Simchick, Wolff, Coy, Neglia Nayes: none Passed MOTION by Mr. Neglia and SECOND by Paternoster, it was moved not to make the one-to-one match retroactive to Buena Vista Eye Center and Sebastian Oaks Plaza. Roll call vote result was as follows: Ayes: Neglia, Paternoster Nayes: Simchick, Wolff, Coy Failed MOTION by Ms. Simchick and SECOND by Mayor Coy to approve Buena Vista Eye Center and Sebastian Oaks Plaza retroactive and add an extension of six months for them. Roll call vote result was as follows: Ayes: Wolff, Coy, Simchick Nayes: Neglia, Paternoster Passed MOTION by Mr. Wolff and SECOND by Ms. Simchick to approve additional funding for Professional Animal World for improvement to their property up to $7,500 which represents 20% of their cost. Roll call vote result was as follows: Ayes: Coy, Neglia, Paternoster, Simchick, Wolff Nayes: None Passed B. INDIAN RIVER DRIVE/MAIN STREET DESIGN PUBLIC INPUT (Clerk Transmittal, Conceptual Drawing) I. Joseph W. Schulke, P.E. Presentation II. Public Input III. Council Because there was only seven minutes left of the meeting, Mayor Coy asked if this item could be put off until July 11th. Mr. Schulke said he would not be in town on that date. C, 4 •ommunity Redevelopment Agency Meeting June 27, 2008 Page Five D4fiFT Mr. Schulke distributed pack~~#s to Council and left packets for the public. Council agree to hear this item July 25tH ~t 5::~0 p rn 6. NEW SUSINESS -none. 7. Being no further business, the rnee#ing adjourned at 6:56 p.m. Approved at the July 25th, 2007 CRA meeting. Mayor Andrea Coy ATTEST: Sally A. Maio, MMC -City Clerk C7 ,~ SCHULKE, BITTLE Sc STODDARD, L.L.C. • CIVIL & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING • LAND PLANNING • ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING City of Sebastian CRA Public Workshop Indian River Dr./Main St. Improvement Project June 2'], 200'] ~u cry visebasuar-:- llwdRrlbrWwd Project Team • Schulke, Bittle & Stoddard, LLC, Project Engineers o Joe Schulke, P.E., Project Manager o A'Lana Cutshall, Marketing Director • Land Design South, Landscape Architecture Consultants o Bill DuMond, Sr. Project Manager o Chris Morhardt, RLA, ASLA, Director of Business Development • Bio-Tech Consulting, Inc. Environmental Consultant o Stephanie Salvilla, Project Manager • Houston, Schulke, Bittle & Stoddard, Inc. Surveyor • o Stuart Houston, P.S.M. • KSM Engineering & Testing, Inc. -Geotechnical Consultant o Ron Keller, P.E. • City Council and Staff • City of Sebastian Residents ~fiM-'par X41 Me. t ~lrcrdr~a.tJ vdl Ycrniltehy, tierv+m ~~~~ KSM What is the project • Indian River Drive/Main Street Improvement Project • Cornerstone of the Downtown District and CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) • Project Goals: o Improve usability and safety of the Main Street boat ramp o Improve ambiance of Main StreetlIndian River Drive o Create a "sense of place" for central downtown o Protect and enhance the "view of the river" o Improve traffic and pedestrian circulation and safety Why we are here • This is the first of several workshops with the City of Sebastian CRA • To provide information to the public • • To receive input from the public Why is the project necessary • Improve access and safety of the boat ramp A special report of the Parks/Recreation Committee concluded that the operation of the boat ramp was an unsafe condition. • Eliminate dangerous back-up parking on Main Street The City Engineer had advised City Council that the parking situation was unsafe and a motorist hazard. • The CRA Report (2003) identified this area was in need of revitalization and improved safety elements • Improve the downtown riverfront theme We want to provide a "sense of place "while incorporating the City's Riverfront/Old Fishing Village theme. • Better stormwater/pollution prevention controls to protect the Indian River • Restoration of wetland vegetation along the shore of the Lagoon What has been accomplished • Meetings o Sebastian City Manager and Staff -several meetings, most recently on 5/28/07 o Sebastian City Council Members -individual meeting with each Council member, 5/14/07 to 5/24/07 o Sebastian Property Owners' Association -with President on 6/2/07; with membership on 6/4/07 • o Florida Department of Transportation -in Ft. Lauderdale with Beth Coe on 5/17/07 o Indian River County Public Works -with Chris Mora on 5/22/07 o St. Johns River Water Management District -with Mark Crosby and Karen Garrett- Kraus on 6/12/07; on-site meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2007 - Primary Issues: ^ Eliminate Indian River Drive on-street parking ^ Add parking (off-street) at northwest parcel ^ Parking/improvements at Jordan Park/Chamber of Commerce -no consensus ^ Boat trailer parking, circulation and staging area -ensure it is adequate ^ Ensure view/aesthetics are priority ^ Define Heritage Park area -use/improvements ^ Traffic impacts to US1/Main St -evaluate and ensure no impacts • Survey has been started -most field work is done • Geotechnical testing/soil borings -will commence next week • Traffic study -will commence next week • Prepared modified construction cost estimate for staff use in preparation of an application for a State Grant (FIND -Florida Inland Navigation District) • Prepared revised Conceptual Plan which considered issues identified in our meetings/discussions • Review of the project proposal • Safer/functional boat ramp • • Pedestrian safety • Preservation of environmentally significant resources o Shoreline and Live Oaks • Un-obstructed view • Usable green areas • Chamber of Commerce requirements/Jordan Park improvements • An improved ambiance and "sense of place" for Central Downtown o Heritage Memorial area o Jordan Park area o Boat ramp/restroom/adjacentpark area o Main Street entrance/Oak tree focal point o Lighting o Pavers/other hardscape features Goals for this meeting • Get public input on needs, general site plan concepts • Participate in dialogue/discussions -design team, Council, and public • Get direction from Council on necessary modifications • Revise plan to submit to CRA at the public at next meeting U NOTES.• • SCHULKE, BITTLE St STODDARD, t.L.C. Outline -Meetings to Date GVI! & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING • LAND PLANNING • ENVIRONMENTiU. PERMITTING June 27, 2007 •Ff: (5/28107) - Eliminate Indian River Drive on-street "back-out" parking. - Add additional off-street parking to NW parcel - Move sidewalk closer to river and make non-linear - Sensitive to Council direction on Jordan Park (Chamber property -see how Council directs us. Council Members (5/14107- 5124/07) - Adequate traffic circulation/safety -increase intersection radii, clearly and visibly delineate re-aligned Indian River Drive - Provide buffer between project and adjacent properties. - Jordan Park/Chamber -parking and other improvements: No consensus on needs. Members have diverse opinions from providing no parking at all to providing per original plan. - Hardy Oak tree -perhaps gather and plant acorns from tree to continue its legacy in case it is lost from construction or disease. - Economics -Design/build economically. - Heritage area -Good idea. Need to define. - View and aesthetics are important components. - Boat trailer parking and maneuverability: Provide adequate parking and sufficient area to maneuver and "staging area". FDOT (5117107) - In favor of plan in concept, and acknowledged public benefit (safety upgrades created with realignment, moving boat parking and eliminating Main Street parking). - Want "Synchro Analysis" - a traffic study -Main St./US1 and Main St./Indian River Drive - to make sure realignment will not cause traffic to back up into US1. (5122107) In favor of plan in concept. - Also wants to see synchro analysis -but thinks it will be fine. - Has US1/Main St. intersection design (as it exists) in house, on paper. Has offered to provide redesign of intersection signal plans at no cost to City. Anticipates having to modify eastbound Main Street approach to US1 -signal and pavement markings. SPOA (6/4107) - Although the meeting with SPOA was generally to introduce the project to the membership and encourage public input and attendance at the CRA workshops, several concerns were voiced: - Why is this project and its likely cost being pursued in lieu of other possible alternatives? - Can the project design or construction be done for less money? - Parking and improvements at Jordan Park/Chamber -several opinions, some in favor, some not. - Boat trailer maneuverability/circulation - is there adequate room? - Can the railroad station building be incorporated into this project? - The view of the river is important. - Provide phone/communications capability with emergency services at boat ramp in restroom/breezeway area. SJRWMD (6/12107) - Qualify for General Permit if we do not propose impacts to lagoon or wetlands. - Address existing facilities/uses (boat ramp, rotary dock, existing Boudrot dock). - Boat ramp/rotary dock: Provide documentation that City has obtained submerged land lease or other state approval for existing uses - if none, then must apply for approval. - Boudrot dock -transfer permit/lease to City (if one exists). Define use -recommend pier -docks would be lengthy and arduous process. Address 10 year floodplain impacts - if any. Meet on-site to evaluate wetland limits shoreline conditions and preliminary evaluation of project impacts, if any. A meeting is scheduled for July 9. - Ensure we are proposing the same or less boat trailer parking. Otherwise, must re-permit boat ramp use as an impact to state resources- addressing manatee protection, seagrass impacts, endangered species impacts, address aquatic preserve rules (theory is -more parking equates to new/additional impacts).