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HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND
SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2011 6:30 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
ALL AGENDA ITEMS MAY BE INSPECTED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
1225 MAIN STREET. SEBASTIAN. FLORIDA OR ON THE CITY WEBSITE
Procedures for Public Input am Attached to the Back of the Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Vice Mayor Wright
4. ROLL CALL
5. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
Modifications and additions require unanimous vole of City Council members
6. PROCLAMATIONS. AWARDS, BRIEF ANNOUNCEMENTS
Presentations of proclamations, certificates and awards, and brief timely announcements by Council and Staff.
No public input or action under this heading.
5 A. Proclamation National Boys Girls Club Week March 20 -26, 2011
Accepted by Brittany Beko, Sebastian Branch Director
11.020 B. Certificate of Appreciation to Bill Simmons Planning Zoning Commission
Service
CONSENT AGENDA
All items on the consent agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of consent .agenda items unless a member City Council so requests; in which event, the item
will be removed and acted upon separately. If a member of the public wishes to provide input on a consent agenda
item, he /she should request a Council Member to remove the item for discussion prior to start of the meeting or by
raising his/her hand to be recognized.
7-14 A. Approval of Minutes 2/23/11 Regular Meeting
11.033 B. Approval of Alcoholic Beverage Use at Community Center Falzone
15-18 3/19/11— 6 pm to 10 pm DOB Verified (Transmittal, Application, Receipt)
8. COMMITTEE REPORTS APPOINTMENTS
City committee reports and Council Member regional committee reports. No public input or action except for City
committee member nominations and appointments under this heading.
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11.021 A. Resolution No. R- 11 -06— Adopting the Riverfront Parking Study (City Manager
19 98 Transmittal, R- 11 -06, Study;
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN. INDIAN RIVER COUNTY. FLORIDA:
ADOPTING THE RIVERFRONT PARKING STUDY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT;
PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE,
11. PUBLIC INPUT
12. NEW BUSINESS
13. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS
14. CITY MANAGER MATTERS
15. CITY CLERK MATTERS
15. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS
A. Council Member Coy
B. Council Member Gillmor
C. Council Member Wolff
D. Mayor Hill
E. Vice Mayor Wright
17. ADJOURN (AN meetings shall adjourn at 10 :00 p.m. unless extended for up to one half
hour by a majority vote of City Council)
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U�cominq meetings:
March 23, 2011— 6:30 pm
Awil 13, 2011 6:30 pm
April 27, 2011— 6:30 pm
May 11, 2011 6 :30 pm
May 25, 2011 6 :30 pm
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PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC INPUT IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION R -0945
Regular City Council Meetings
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Consent Agenda
Public Hearings
J Unfinished Business
New Business
v' Public tnpul
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J Proclamations, Awards, Brief Announcements 'except for individuals giving or accepting
proclamations or awards);
J Committee Reports and Appointments (except for committee members giving reports and
applicants being interviewed for committee appointments):
J City Council Matters
J Charter Officer Matters
v� Council may. by majority vote, call upon an individual to provide input if desired.
Workshops and Special Meetings
Public input is limited to the item on the agenda
Time Limit
Input on agenda items where public input is permitted on agenda is FIVE MINUTES;
however, City Council may extend ortermiiate an individual's time by majority vole of
Council members present.
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DELIBERATION of the agenda item and ALL INPUT SHALL BE DIRECTED TO THE
CHAIR, unIess answering a question of a member of the City Council or City staff.
Individuals shall not address City Council after commencement of City Council
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the Mayor and members of City Council may recall an individual to provide additional
information or to answer questions.
Certain Remarks Prohibited
Personal, impertinent, and slanderous remarks, political campaigning, and applauding
are not permitted and may result in expulsion from the meeting. The Chair shall
make determinations on such remarks, subject to the repeal provisions below.
Appealing Decisions of Chair
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Council shaft overrule any decision of the Chair.
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NEW INFORMATION OR REQUESTS TO CITY COUNCIL NOT OTHERWISEE ON THE PREPARED
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asked to provide copies of material for Council one week prior to the meeting if they intend to refer to
specific material. City Council will not debate an issue during Public Input but may be consensus direct a
Charter Officer in regard to the item if necessary or place a requested item on a future agenda.
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WHEREAS the young people of Sebastian, Florida, are tomorrow's leaders; and
WHEREAS many such young people need professional youth services to help them cope
with a wide range of social and financial hardship& and
WHEREAS the Boys Girls Clubs of Indian River County provide services to more than
2,000 young people at its current three clubhouse& and
WHEREAS the Boys Girls Clubs of Indian River County is at the forefront of efforts in
providing our young people with positive self-identity, educational, employment, social,
emotional and cultural competencies, community involvement, health and well being
and moral compass; and
WHEREAS the Boys Girls Clubs of Indian )liver County helps ensure that our young
people keep off the streets, offering them a safe and supportive place to go and providing
them with quality programs; and
WHEREAS the Boys Girls Clubs of Indian River County will celebrate National Boys
Girls Club Week, 2011 along with some 4,000 Clubs and more than 4,000,000 young
people nationwide.
Now, therefore, be it proclaimed by the City of Sebastian that:
in Sebastian, Florida and call on all citizens to join with us in recognizing and
commending the Boys Girls Club organizations in our state for providing
comprehensive, effective services to the young people in our communities.
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Sally A, Maio IMC City Clerk
SEBASTIAN
HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND
MARCH 20.26, 2011 as BOYS GIRT.S CT.LiB WEEK
Signed this 8 day of March, 2011.
SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2011 6:30 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
1. Mayor Hill called the regular meetirg to order at 6:32 p.m.
2. Pastor Bill Brothers of the New Life Baptist Church gave the innovation.
3. Mayor Hill led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. ROLL CALL
City Council Present:
Mayor Jim Hill
Vice -Mayor Don Wright
Council Member Andrea Coy
Council Member Richard H. Gillmor
Council Member Eugene Wolff
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SEBASTIAN
HOME OF PELICAN 3SIAND
Staff Present:
City Manager, Al Minner
City Attorney, Robert Ginsburg
City Clerk, Sally Maio
Deputy City Clerk, Jeanette Williams
Airport Director, Joseph Griffin
Growth Management Director, Rebecca Grohall
Deputy Police Chief, Greg Witt
Police Captain, Bob Lockhart
Parks Supervisor, Chris McCarthy
Public Works Assistant, Linda Kinchen
Fleet Superintendent, Greg Schmict
MIS Systems Analyst, Rob Messersmith
5. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
Modifications and additions require: unanimous vote of City Council members
None.
6. PROCLAMATIONS, AWARDS, BRIEF ANNOUNCEMENTS
Presentations of prodamations, certificates and awards, and brief timely announcements by Council and
Staff. No public input or action under this heading.
11.020 A. Certificate of Appreciation to Keith Srinivasan Planning Zoning Commission
Service
Mayor Hill read and presented a certificate to Mr. Srinivasan.
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11.027 B. Certificate of Appreciation tc Barbara Salmon Natural Resources Board
Mayor Hill read and presented a certificate to Ms. Salmon.
Brief Announcements
Mr. Gillmor invited the public to a grand opening of the Sebastian River Art Center,
March 4, 4 -7 pm, including a reception of internationally known artist Fritz Van Eden.
He said the Art Center is open Tuesdays and Thursday 11 am to 3 pm.
Ms. Coy reported as a result of the senior forum in the Chambers, there are two new
Bridge groups at the Yacht Club on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 am to 12:30
pm and for more information people can call MJ at 532 -8035, and for people interested
in playing Bunco, they can call Kelly DeLeong at 469 -2062.
She briefly touched on recent articles in the newspaper about Veterans groups collecting
money that is not all donated to veterans and asked about the effect of Council direction
that no more permits be given, and the City Manager confirmed since the changed
policy, everything seems to be okay.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
MI items on the consent agenda am considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be
no separate discussion or consent agenda items unless a member City Council so requests; in which event
the item will he removed and acted upon separately. If a member of the public wishes to provide input on a
consent agenda item, he/she should request a Council Member to remove the item for discussion prior to
stars of the meeting or by raising :daffier hand to be recognized.
5-19 A. Approval of Minutes 219111 Regular Meeting
11.001 B. Resolution No. R- 11 -05 Acceptance of a Right of Wav Encroachment (GMD
21-28 Transmittal, R- 11 -05. Spec, Photos)
11.028 C. Approve the Sebastian Rotary Club 5`" Annual 2011 Horne and Garden Show at
29-34 Riverview Park on March 26 27. 2011 from 9 am to 5 pm and Approve Beer
Sales at Riverview Park for :he Sebastian Rotary Club 5 Annual 2011 Home
and Garden Show at Rivervew Park on March 26 27, 2011 from 9 am to 5 pm
(Parks Transmittal, Letter, Application)
11.029 D. Authorize the Purchase of a Hydraulic Mini Excavator from Ring Power CAT
35-59 in the Amount of $113,797 Based on the Florida Sheriffs Association
Specification #57 Bid #10 -18 -0907 (Public Works Transmittal, Quote, Contract)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING A RIGHT OF WAY
(R.O.W.) ENCROACHMENT FOR CI1Y OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1540 INDIAN RIVER
DRIVE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Wolff removed items B D.
MOTION by Ms. Coy and SECOND by Mr. Wright to approve items A and D passed on
a voice vote of 5-0.
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Item B
In response to Mr. Wolff, the City Manager cited packet circle page 25, noting they want
to use the front door as an architectural embellishment, and the old plat has the building
right up to the right -of -way line, said this agreement was a better method than a variance
and there will still be a distance of three feet to the sidewalk and ten to thirteen feet to
the edge of the road. He cited other examples for older buildings on Indian River Drive,
Earl's Hideaway, and Chill and Grill.
MOTION by Mr. Wright and SECOND by Mr. Gillmor to approve item B passed on a
voice vote of 5 -0.
Item D
In response to Mr. Wolff, the GaraGe Supervisor explained they had not considered the
Indian River County auctioned items as they have met their life cycle and it wouldn't be
in City's best interest, explained the functions of some of the other brands looked at,
rioting the CAT had the best swing radius and had service within twenty miles which
would keep travel costs lower, and explained that the additional cost for freight for the
non contract items, the swivel head and diamond head, was due to the fact that the
company does not keep them in stock and they have to pay the freight cost as well. Mr.
Wolff said it is unfortunate that government agencies can't negotiate these items as the
private sector can.
MOTION by Mr. Gillmor and SECOND by Mr. Wolff to approve item D.
Result of Roll Call
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Passed 5 -0
8. COMMITTEE REPORTS APPOINTMENTS none
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS none
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS none
11. PUBLIC INPUT
Tina Cavros, Sebastian, said she had received a call from the City Manager on her
concerns about Yacht Club parking but wanted to know how long it would take to be
resolved. Mayor Hill told her this would be discussed under City Manager matters.
Ben Hocker, Sebastian provided CDs for each member with photos he had taken
showing various parking related pruulerns in the area of Mulligan's restaurant, such as
parking trucks, valet parking, employee parking and tour boat customers using the Yacht
Club, and carrying fuel from the Yacht Club parking lotto the tour boat. He said he had
asked the owner if a fence could be installed but was told wouldn't be needed, that all
deliveries will come to his own parking lot. He said he had been told by employees that
Mulligans had reduced staff hours in Vero and those are the ones who are working in
Sebastian so it didn't benefit us by increasing the workforce.
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12. NEW BUSINESS
11.030 A. Approve the First Amendment of the Aviation Lease Agreement between
61.84 the City of Sebastian and Sebastian Aero Services to Transfer Control and
Management of Tie DownsjAirport Transmittal, Request Form, Lease, First
Amendment)
The Airport Director explained that just prinr to when Sebastian Aern Services changed
hands, we were in negotiations with the previous owner for tie downs. He said the new
owner wanted to revisit tie -downs so it has been brought forward to Council in the form
of a first amendment to lease agreement.
MOTION by Mr. Gillmor and SECOND by Ms. Coy to approve the first amenement to
lease agreement for Sebastian Aero Services.
In response to Mr. Wright, the Airport Director updated Council on the fuel facility issue,
noting that the previous and new owners were not interested and their cost is
undercutting the City by 30 cents a gallon.
Result of Roll Call
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Passed 5 -0
11.031 B. Resolution No. R -11 -04 Airport Lease Agreement Between the City of Sebastian
85-109 and Pilots' Paradise USA (Airport Transmittal, R- 11 -04, Agreement. Business
Plan)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CI'Y OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF SEBASTIAN AND PILOTS' PARADISE USA: PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT: PROVIDING
FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS TWO PAGES.
The City Attorney read the title of Resolution No. R- 11 -04. The Airport Director said this
use was similar to that of REMOS, whereby they will be utilizing office space in the new
building.
MOTION by Mr. Gillmor and SECOND by Mr. Wright to approve Resolution No. R- 11 -04.
In response to Mr. Wolff, the Airport Director said the area was approximately 232
square feet at a cost of $250 per month and $100 for utilities, didn't see any need for first
last and deposit, since the lease was on a month to month basis, said going forward we
are interested in renting the entire wing, and this lease holds zero risk.
Ms. Coy noted Council had received an anonymous fax today which alleges the entity is
not legitimate. She asked if staff was satisfied they were legitimate. The Airport Director
said the Guiding Documents allow leases with sole proprietors and they are not required
to register with the State.
Mr. Wright noted the lease is signed by Oliver Fisher, who assumes all liability as the
lease holder, and it is favorable for the City not to be dealing with a corporation which
can be dissolved.
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Mr. Wolff asked what liabilities he assumes, and Mr. Wright responded that Oliver Fisher
is responsible for liabilities as a result of operations.
Mr. Gillmor asked if we wanted to lease out the whole wing, and REMOS is also month
to month, if some large company comes and wants to lease, could we terminate REMOS
and Pilots Paradise USA. The Airport Director responded that is why we want to do
month to month for now.
Result of Roll Call:
AYES: All
NAYS: None
Passed 5 -0
3. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS none
'4. CITY MANAGER MATTERS
11.021 A. Parking Survey Update March 9` Meeting (no backup)
The City Manager explained he would like to place this on the March 9 agenda, have
discussion and solidify some of the Parking Survey recommendations such as paving
the presidential streets, on street parking, landscape and design improvements.
Mayor Hill asked him to address issues at the Yacht Club, such as delivery trucks using
the lotto unload.
The City Manager said he and staff visited the site and have come up with some ideas
which can hopefully be accomplished in the next weeks. He said ingress/egress
markings are there but difficult to see, and staff will try to delineate that better, that there
are signs directing people to the splash pad area overflow parking which staff will try to
improve upon with additional directional signage.
He said as to handicapped accessbility on the boat ramps, the City had extended the
north ramp to the walking pier to create an area where people could tie up to free up the
ramp access, however, people are now not prepping their boats before they tie up to the
finger pier extension and this is creating a situation in which handicapped users cannot
get to it. He said they intend to install a five minute parking sign on the finger pier
extension. He noted the Yacht Club is grandfathered and does not have to meet ADA
requirements, that we could tackle the Main Street boat ramp but those ramps are high
and the water shallow. He said there is consideration of a cantilever off the Yacht Club
south pier side, but that would take time because staff has to deal with DEP on grass
issues. He said he did not have a time line and will get with Engineer Frank Watanabe.
Mayor Hill asked him to address trucks loading at the Yacht Club.
The City Manager said that we had the same issues with Flagship and Hula Grill, and he
had spoken with Mr. Hart, who told him he would look at alternatives to the valet and
employee and loading issues at the Yacht Club. He said Mr. Hart bought parking credits,
we really can't limit where the credits are, noted this will be a problem until we make
other parking improvements in the riverfront, and that a fence may be a legitimate fix.
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Mayor Hill said the City has done a lot to get Mulligan's in there and it is not
unreasonable for us to talk to him about some of these issues and have them handled
by the owner, for example trucks parked in the Yacht Club. He said he has parked in the
area to see the activity, and it is busy but not crazy, and there are spaces available. He
said the good thing is people are walking the riverfront which is what was envisioned.
Mr. Wolff asked in regard to Mulligan valet and public parking, when you enter the
Yacht Club parking lot, you don't have to be involved in only the use of the boat ramp or
the building.
The City Manager said that is correct, there are four boat trailer spaces and the rest is
car parking. He said Mr. Hart needed 70 spaces, he had 30 so he paid us for 40, and so
all public parking is fair game but he recognizes if he can have valet and employee
parking a little further away, he helps relations with the City.
Mr. Gillmor asked if we got a grant for the finger pier at the Yacht Club, and the City
Manager said we sent off a grant application for a mooring field and finger pier to Fish
Wildlife, and while waiting for a response. he was advised that it is subject to approval at
the Federal level, so it hasn't been approved yet. He said he would contact the State
Fish and Wildlife representative.
Mr. Gillmor asked about signage permits for US1, and the City Manager said we have
been penalized by not following DOT's new rules, so it may take a bit longer to obtain.
Mr. Wright asked for an update on Laconia Street.
Update on Resolving the APAC and Asphalt Recycling Resurfacing Matter
The City Manager said he had sent an email to Council at 5:53 pm today (see attached)
summarizing a meeting that took place with John Hooper, Michael Harrell and Ted
Paczinski and at which significant progress was made.
He summarized the fixes discussed, 1) installing overlay over everything, which could,
because of existing deficiencies, be mirrored in the overlay, so there would be
appearance of defect, and the more you build up the more drainage issues you would
have and then we would have to fix concrete issues; 2) a DOT approach which is mill
and fill, mill what is there, and put in 1 '/2 fill, which will show seams but will be
structurally correct.
He said APAC and Asphalt Recycling have agreed to pay $56,000 for the mill and fill
repair. He said the downside is, we don't want the community upset because there will
be seams and discoloration, but that will fade over time. He said they have agreed to an
extra year warranty. He further said we have an option to overlay to have a better street
that would cost $80,000 to $100,000. He said he would be meeting with APAC and
Asphalt Recycling next week to see if we are on the same page, mark the areas for
repair and check figures to see if the $56,000 is correct. He said he hoped the repair
would be complete by March 31, and would report back at the March 9 or 23 meeting.
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Mr. Wright said he thought this mill and fill solution was reasonable and would rather use
additional funds if they are available to do the presidential streets rather thar overlay
again.
Mr. Wolff asked if the City would have much leverage down the road with the additional
one year warranty. The City Manager said it is really just a good faith effort. He said his
concern is we want the street to look nice but a keen eye will see the seams, and though
we have not given up our contractual right that we deserve the right finish, but when they
satisfy us structurally he did not think we can ask for an overlay look.
Mr. Wolff said structure is the important thing, noting streets can be marred by spilled
paint.
The City Manager said once comp ete, he will come back with a full report and express
where all the rights and wrongs were made, but it is not appropriate now. He said Mr.
Hooper has restored his faith, and Mayor Hill said the key is we get what we paid for.
15. CITY CLERK MATTERS —none
16. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS
A. Vice Mayor Wright
Mr. Wright noted in the minutes of the last meeting Mr. Wolff asked if anyone can prove
that the Collier Creek project was originally an assessment project, so he had minutes
pulled, which he provided to memters of Council (see attached), and said he wanted to
set the record straight that it was initially an assessment project going back to 2003.
He then reported he threw out the first pitch at Sebastian River High School's baseball
team opening game filling in for Mayor Hill, and it was great to see young people and
their skill, rioting they won that game and are now two and one and have matched their
wins for last year. He also reported on Little League opening day at Barber Street
Sports complex, another indication of how nice it is to be in Sebastian. Mayor Hill
thanked him and said Little League does a wonderful job.
B. Council Member Coy
i. Beach Shores Update no backup)
Ms. Coy asked Beach and Shores Committee Member Mayor 1 lill to give an update.
Mayor Hill said the County is in the final stages of the current beach renourishment, and
the mines are unable to produce enough sand to complete the project, so the County will
have to redesign from Treasure Shores Beach north. He said ultimately the County
Commission will have to decide whether to dredge or redesign but there will be a gap in
the project.
Ms. Coy shared some of her personal feelings about beach renourishment, that six
years ago she was a member of the committee and was concerned about the cost to
taxpayers, and kept asking about barrier reefs and consistently the committee said they
wanted sand. She said the composition of the committee is overwhelmingly barrier
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island folks and her concern is they don't represent the taxpayers. She said
Commissioner Peter O'Bryan is chair and she has spoken with him and said she would
like the committee to look at the technology of putting reefs out there, noting it worked
for Vero Beach.
Mayor Hill said project has sailed, the focus of the committee is on the project at hand.
He said County staff is looking into grant money to offset the project and it can't be
halted, noted there is a Sebastian Inlet District rep on the Committee and Mr. O'Bryan is
a marine biologist and the barrier island members do have an interest in cost saving with
the least amount of taxpayer assistance
Ms. Coy said it is time to start looking to other areas with similar situations. Mayor Hill
said he would take her ideas to the next meeting of Beach and Shores and ask what
they are doing going forward, but noted this is the first project allowed by DEP to use
inland sand.
Mayor Hill invited other Council members to report on their individual committees under
Cornmittee Reports.
C. Council Member Gillmor
Mr. Gillmor reported on the Treasure Coast League of Cities, citing last year's grant to
Michael Corbitt for Workforce, and :he $500 education grant for each city.
He said TCRLC currently has about $15,000 to $20,000 in its budget and would be
considering grants at its next meeting March 16 He reported on a meeting with the City
Manager and Jones Jones Advertising in regard to advertising cities along the
Treasure Coast, said they would be invited to the next TCRLC meeting and suggested
we could invite them to address City Council as well. He read from an email received
from the TCRLC website email contact request, to which the City Clerk, as secretary to
TCRLC had responded and said he had volunteered to take those contact requests. He
suggested he could ask Jones and Jones to come to the next meeting, and we could
discuss whether it would make sense for us to have someone advertise for us.
Mayor Hill said he was certainly willing to listen as long it is free, and Mr. Wright said he
is always interested in hearing someone's presentation.
Mr. Gillmor said he hadn't contacted them yet, but is planning to ask them to make a
presentation at the Treasure Coast Regional League of Cities meeting.
D. Council Member Wolff
Mr. Wolff said he too researched the minutes, learned he was wrong and that Collier
Creek project had started out as an assessment issue, and that he got involved after Mr.
Moore left and when Mr. Minner was hired.
E. Mavor Hill none
17. Being no further business, Mayor Hill adjourned the regular meeting at 8:02 p.m.
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Subject: Alcoholic Beverage Approval for
Anniversary Party at Community Center
Approved f r Submittal by: City Manager
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EXPENDITURE REQUIRED:
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CITY OF SEBASTIAN
AGENDA TRANSMIT FAL
Exhibits: Receipt and Copy of Rental Permit Application
AMOUNT BUDGETED:
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SUMMARY
RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Department Origin: C
Finance Director:
City Attorney:
City Clerk:
Date Submitted: March 02, 2011
For Agenda of: March 9, 2011
APPROPRIATION
REQUIRED: Nune
Kathy Palzonc is seeking Council approval to serve alcoholic beverages for an Anniversary Party
at the Community Center on March 19, 2011 from 6:00 until 10:00PM. Staff has verified
applicant's date of birth. They are expecting 65 1a 70 people to attend the party.
Move to approve alcoholic beverages at the Con :munity Center for an Anniversary Party. an
March 19, 2011 from 6:00 until 10:OOPM.
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CITY OF SEBASTIAN FACILITY
RENTAL PERMIT APPLICATION
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1225 Main Street
Sebastian, FL 32958
Parks Phone: (772) 228 -7054
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Please answer the following yes or no:
1) Are you a resident of Sebastian?
2) Will there be an admission charge or door charge?
3) Will alcoholic beverages be served?
If yes, please provide govt. issued ID proof of age
Yacht Club
Office use Only:
$250 Seauity Pd: 3 t f O.wl
Date tnitials
Rental Fee
7% Tax
Total Rental Pd:
City Manager Approval:
Date lniti Is
Park Supt. Approva!L -yyt
Date initials
City Council Approval
Dale (if applicable)
Police Hire Veriiicatbn:
(Ifapplicable) Initials
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the above referenced organization, that 1 am aware of the provisions of the City of Sebastian Codes and
Resolutions in respect to this application and use of City facilities for which I have applied and agree to abide by
all rules and regulations set out for use of City facilities. I understand that the $250.00 security deposit will be
refunded if :he building is left clean and undamaged, however, failure to clean th ies immediately after the
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Agenda No. 11. 0 L 1
Subject:
Parking Study Second Review
Resolution R -11 -08
for Submittal by:
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SUMMARY
Department Origin' City Manama'
Finance:
City Attorney:
City clerk:
Date Submitted 3 MAR 11
Council Date: 9 MAF: 11
XPENDITURE REQUIRED: AMOUNT BUDGETED: APPROPRIATION
REQUIRED:
NIA N/A N/A
At the 26 JAN 11 Regular Meeting, Council conducted its first review of the Parking
Study competed by Outlier Planning. In a presentation by Brandon Schaad, Outlier
Planning, Council was led through the major points of the study. Before formal adoption
of the Study, Council requested additional time to review and consider the presentations.
This item is being placed on the 9 MAR 11 agenda to further consider and adopt the
Study. By adopting the study, staff can immediately move forward with three primary
parking recommendations. These recommendations or projects are (1) redevelopment
of the CavCorp Parking lot; (2) paving, landscaping and improvement of the Presidential
Streets" (inc'uding Cleveland, Martin and Washington; with Coolidge beirg considered
part of the CavCorp Project): and, (3) consideration of repealing the prohibition of "back
out" parking on Indian River Drive.
Please keep in mind, that by authorizing staff to move forward with these projects, no
funds will be spent. In each case, concepts will be brought before Council (or the CRA)
for approval, prior to any major expenditure.
Attached hereto is a black/white copy of the report. An electronic link has also been re-
sent to Council so you can view the entire document in color. If you woud like a color
document, please contact me ASAP, and my office will prepare one for your review.
http: llwww. citvofsebastian. orQl weblink8 10rdoc/78533 /Electronic.asox
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution R -11 -06 and direct staff to begin implementing the three
aforementioned parking projects.
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RESOLUTION NO. R -11-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA ADOPTING THE RIVERFRONT PARKING STUDY; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Sebastian, commissioned Outlier Planning to study
current parking statistics and make recommencations for parking improvements in the Riverfront
District; and,
WHEREAS, the Council conducted a public review of the study at the Regular Meetings
on 26 January 2011 and 9 March 2011; and.
WHEREAS, by making certain parking improvements in the Riverfront District,
development. redevelopment and access to public/private amenities can be improved; thereby,
bolstering the vitality, economy and ambiance o` the District.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Council of the City of Sebastian as follows:
SECTION 1. FORMAL ADOPTION. The Cily Council hereby formally adopts the Riverfront
Parking Study dated, January, 2011.
SECTION 2. AUTHORIZATION. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to pursue
the study's recommended actions.
SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was moved for adoption by Council Member The motion
was seconded by Council Member and, upon being put to a vote, the vote
was as follows:
Mayor Jim Hill
Vice Mayor Don Wright
Council Member Andrea B. Coy
Council Member Richard H. Gill-nor
Council Member Eugene Wolff
The Mayor thereupon declared this Resolution duly passed and adopted this 9'" day of March,
2011.
ATTEST: CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
By: By:__
Sally A. Maio, MMC Jim Hill
City Clerk Mayor
Approved As to Form And Legality For
Reliance by the City Of Sebastian Only:
Robert A. Ginsburg
City Attorney
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Sebastian City Council 1 CRA Board:
Jim Hill, Mayor
Don Wright, Vice -Mayor
Andrea Coy
Richard H. Gillmor
Eugene Wolff
City Manager
Al Minner
Growth Management
Rebecca Grohall, Director
Jan Kinc, Manager
Consultant
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INTRODUCTION 1
Overview 2
Study Area 2
Planning Context 3
Comprehensive Plan
Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Master Plan 3
Land Development Regulations 6
PUBLIC AND STAKEHOLDER INPUT 7
Methods 8
Results 8
DMA AND ANALYSIS 10
Existing Land Use 11
Existing Parking Supply and Major Parking Generators 11
Existing Parking Supply 11
Major Parking Generators 15
Parking Utilization Analysis 15
Zone 1 Analysis 15
Zone 2 Analysis 16
Zone 3 Analysis 16
Zone 4 Analysis 21
Zone 1 -4 Overall Analysis 21
Projected Future Demands 26
Future Land Use and Zoning 26
Development and Parking Demand Projections 26
Relationship Between Existing Future Development and Existing Parking 33
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 36
Conclusions 37
Recommendations 38
Parking Supply 38
Pedestrian Connectivity and Accessibility 38
Wayfinding System f' Information 39
Other 39
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Table 1: inventoried Parking Spaces 11
Table 2: Future Land Use 26
Table 3: Zoning 26
Table 4: Projected Development and Parking Needs Scenario 1 31
Table 5: Projected Development and Parking Needs Scenario 2 31
MAPS
Map 1: Study Area Boundary 4
Map 2: Study Zones 5
Map 3: Parking Inventory North 13
Map 4: Parking inventory South 14
Map 5: Major Parking Generators 17
Map 6: Highest Hour Occupancy Zone 1 18
Map 7: Highest Hour Occupancy Zone 2 12
Map 8: Highest Hour Occupancy Zone 3 20
Map 9: Highest Hour Occupancy Zone 4 22
Map 10: Peak Parking Usage by Percentage Thursday 23
Map 11: Peak Parking Usage by Percentage Saturday 24
Map 12: Peak Parking Usage by Percentage Tuesday 25
Map 13: Future Land Use 27
Map 14: Zoning 28
Map 15: Future Land Use or Vacant Parcels 29
Map 16: Zoning of Vacant Parcels 3C
Map 17: Assumed Future Use of Vacant Commercial Properties 32
Map 18: Public Parking Availability Near Exisiting Generators 34
Map 19: Public Parking Availability Near Vacant Parcels 35
Map 20: Proposed Pedestrian Connections 40
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OVERVIEW
Sebastian is a waterfront community on Florida's east central coast, about 15 miles north of Vero Beach and 20 mites south
of Melbourne. Located in Indian River County on Florida's Treasure Coast, Sebastian grew up as a fishing village along the
pristine Indian River Lagoon, and has since become popular with retiress and snowbirds. The City's 2010 population was
estimated by the Florida Legislature Office of Economic and Demographic Research at 22,922 people. making it the most
populous municipality in Indian River County.
The Sebastian Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) was formed in 1995 under Chapter 183, Part III, Florida Statutes
(ES.), allowing the use of tax increment framing (TIF) in the district. The CRA includes the StudyArea, as well as an ad-
ditional triangular area west of the Florida East Coast (FEC) railroad tracks between the eastbound and westbound lanes
of Sebastian Boulevard f CR 512, Since its formation, the CRA has undertaken a number of key improvements within the
Study Area, such as improvements to the Main Street boat ramp area, bulb -outs and landscaping on US -1, contraction of
Riverfront Park, pedestrian and aeshetic improvements along Indian River Drive, property purchases. and facade improve-
ment matching grants, among others.
In October of 2010, Sebastian updated the CRA Master Plan after a public consensus- building process aimed primarily at
prioritizing C RA capital improvements for the following five years. Also in the latter hag of 2010, the City considered and
approved a change in the Land Development Regulations (LDRs) allowing commercial developments in certain zoning
districts within the CRA to pay a fee in -lieu of providing up at 30 required off street parking spaces, with revenues mom this
in -lieu fee applied toward public parking improvements. The Master Plan Update process and LDR change provided the
impetus for the Riverfront Parking Study.
In October 2010. the City contracted with Outlier Planning, LLC along with suoconsultant 181 Group. Inc. to complete this
Riverfront Parking Study. This Study evaluates existing supply and demand for parking in the Riverfront, as well as pro-
jecting future parking demand for the next ten years based upon projected developmentlredevelopment. It makes recom-
mendations primarily focused on policies and improvements to ensure that Me parking needs of businesses and users are
most effectively met. However, it is also recognized that parking is closely related to a multitude of other issues, including
land use, urban design, transportation and economic development. It is thus important not to miss opportunities to consider
the effects of these factors on the Riverfront's parking system, nor opportunities to intelligently use parking to advance the
City's goals on those issues.
STUDY AREA
The Sludy Area is defined as those areas within the Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) boundary and east of the
Florida East Coast (FEC) railroad right•of -way (Study Area shown on Map 1). This Study Area coincides with the Riverfront
zoning overlay and includes those areas generally referred to as Downtown or the Riverfront.
The perking analysis divides the StudyArea into four inventory zones for analysis purposes and focused on the public park-
ing facilities- on- street and off- street parking within the study area The four zones are as follows:
Zone 1. Indian River Drive Corridor from north of Jackson Street to Main Street
Zone 2 Indian River Drive Corridor from Main Street to Harrison Street
Zone 3 US -1 Corridor North from Captain Hirams to Main Street
Zone d. 1.15-1 Corridor South from Main Street to Sebastian Boulevard (CR 512 Eastbound)
These zones are shown on Map 2.
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The City's Comprehensive Plan envisions the Downtown part of the Riverfront as Sebastian's 'Centel Commercial
Core Area (Future Land Use Element Policy 1. 2,2.2), and directs development regulations that reinforce this area's
unique waterfront setting (FLUE 1 -2.2 3). with regard to community appearance, FLUE Policy 1-2.6.1 mentioned that
Special emphasis shall be placed on preserving andlor improving the intracoastal shoreline and major trans-
portation corridors." Additionally. FLUE Policy 1 -2.9.7 addresses the appearance of gateways on the US -1 and CR -512
Corridors by such methods as landscaping and urban design amenities.
The existing Comprehensive Plan also directly addresses the issue of parking. TE Policy 1.3.4 addresses urban design
considerations of off- street parking placement and providing pedestrian/bicycle circulation in parking lots- TE Policy
1.6.11 seeks to encourage alternative transportation choices and minimize impervious surface areas by directing the
City to establish a maximum number parking spaces allowed in excess of required parking.
The City's adopted Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) includes several recommendations relevait to the River-
front and the issue of parking. The EAR expressly recommends exploring ways to increase on- street parking in the
Downtcwn 1 RiverfrontArea. Specifically, the EAR recommends the establishment of higher -density "nodes" in the City
the Riverfront would be one and within these nodes allow for the payment of an in-lieu fee instead 0 constructing
required off- street parking 'preferably as on- street parkilg to enhance urban design.' More generally, the EAR encour-
ages parking for alternative vehicles, such as bicycles and scooters, particularly Downtown. Also related to the issue,
the EAR recommends continuing to seek funding for multi -modal streetscape enhancements.
As it relates to the issue of parallel parking on US -1, it should be mentioned that the EAR recommends adding a policy
statement in the Comprehensive Plan that 'Sebastian seeks a proper balance between its function as a multi -modal
commercial core and the efficient movement of vehicles along US -1, and that the City does not support any future wid-
ening 1 additional lanes on US -1 The EAR also includes a recommendation to add language that the °City supports
maintaiiing a slow speed limit on US -1 within the City's boundaries consistent with a dense. pedestrian- oriented area."
In the past, the City has sometimes shown support for the concept of lowering the speed limit on US -1 or portions 0 it
traversiig the Riverfront Area, where the speed limit is currently 40 miles per hour (MPH), in order to enhance pedes-
trian safety and, as suggested in the EAR, recognize aid encourage the area's function as a multi -modal commercial
core. As part of this Study, the Consultant discussed the issue of the speed limit on US -1 with the Florida Department
of Transportation (FDOT). FDOT expressed that in order to lower the current speed limit, a speed sk.dy would have
to show actual motorist speeds in the correct range to lower the speed to, say, 35 MPH Past speed studies have not
warranted lowering the speed limit, and FDOT is not inclined to expend resources to conduct another such study unless
and until something about the character 0 the area has changed that would suggest a new speed study might yield
different results than those conducted in the past. FDOT has further indicated that greater on- street parking use and
density of on- street parking might qualify as such a change in character, as consistently used on- street parking has
been shown to cause motorists to drive mare slowly.
Ccm m:Inrfy Redevelopment Ann) (CRA) Master Pen
The CFA Master Plan completed in 20D3 with a minor Update completed in 2010, and including the Riverfront
further supports the Comprehensive Plan's vision for tie area, encouraging regulations to reinforce the "Old Florida
Fishing Village" design theme, encouraging commercial developers on US -1 to °build to the street' and streetscaping
enhancements along US -1 to, among other things, make the area more pedestrian friendly. The Master Plan Update
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found public support for increasing public parking along the Riverfront in the vicinity of Main Street and Riverview Park.
The 2010 Master Plan Update notes the City's consideration of the (now enacted) in -lieu fee system, which applies
within the C RA area and is an alternative to providing all required parking on -site, in order to encourage redevelop-
ment and appropriate urban form. Also as part of the 2010 Master Plan Update, the 'overall concept plan" now calls
for increased public parking, includinc on- street parking spaces, to reduce the need for private off- street parking while
providing adequate parking for business and activities in the CRA district."
One of the purposes of the 2010 CRA Master Plan Update was to use a parlicipalory public process to construct a capi-
tal improvements program for 2010 through 2015. Several of the planned expenditures may relate to the issue of park-
ing. Besides the money allocated for this parking study, there is $400.000 programmed for 2012 to pave the CavCorp
parking lot (to be supplemented by $350.000 in non•CRAfunds), 5250,000 slated in 2011 for gateways, and $25,000 in
both 2010 and 2011 for US•1 Streetscaping. It should also be noted thal irstallation of new parking is ranked as a high
priority in the Master Plan's Long Terrr Capital Improvement program.
Land Development Regulations (LDRs)
The City of Sebastian's Land Development Code includes off- street parking requirements applicable uniformly through-
out the City. The Code sets out a number of required spaces by use per units Of square footage, maximum occupancy
and similar measures that vary by use and are generally consistent with those seen in similar communities around the
country. Required dimensions for parking spaces vary by the angle of parking. However, parallel parking spaces are
required to be nine feet wide by 22 feet in length. Ninety degree parking space requirements vary in width between
nire and ten feet, and require a 20 feet stall length. The Code also provides that off-street parking cannot be oesigned
so as to cause vehicles to back into a public street to leave the parking space.
Many properties in the Riverfront Area are small, and locating all required parking an -site can sometimes pose a chal-
lenge. The Code includes several ways that can help to accommodate st.ch situations. In non residential zoning dis-
tricts, up to 50 percent (a recent change from 25 percent) of required parking spaces may be located on a site Li) to 500
feet (a recent change from 300 feet) fom the primary site, so long as the use and the parking site are not separated
from each other by a roadway classified as a major collector or higher or with more than Iwo lanes, or by a railroad
right -of -way (ROW). Additionally, for parking lots of 20 or more spaces, a maximum of 15 percent may be compact
spaces (subject to approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission), which are 7.5 feet wide by 15 feet in length. Also
available is joint use of parking by two or more uses, so long as their hours of operation do not overlap. The CDde also
offers a potential reduction in parking requirements of up to one space or 10 percent of required parking (whichever is
greater) to preserve the historical character of historic properties or to save specimen or historic trees.
Additionally. the City recently enacted changes to the off street parking requirements specifically applicable to the
Commercial Waterfront Residential (CWR) and Commercial Riverfront (CR) zoning districts in the CRA Area. This
provision allows developers in these areas to satisfy up to 30 of their required parking spaces by paying an in -lieu fee.
to be established on a per space" basis, to be used to develop and maintain public parking, This program has already
been utilized by Mulligans Bar and Grill at 806 Indian River Drive on the east side of the street roughly across from
the CavCorp parking lot and immediately south of the Sebastian Yacht Club property.
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METHODS
As part of the Riverfront Parking Study, Outlier Planning has herd a series of interviews and other commtnications with
stakeholders in the Study Area. In addition to the Mayor and City Council Members. we spoke to the executive director of
the Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce, members of the City's Waterfront Committee, individual business own-
ers, and a forum of business owners /operators hosted by the Chamber of Commerce.
Additionally, at the outset a project webpage was established on the Outlier Planning website, accessed through the web
address www.SebastianRiverfront Parking.com. Besides including a description of the project and a number of ways to
directly contact the consultant team, this page was used to post work products throughout the project fifecycle. This allowed
interested citizens the opportunity to review the progress of the work and offer comments throughout.
RESULTS
On some points, there is a very strong consensus For example, interviews found no support at this time for parking me-
ters or other methods of charging for public parking. Business owners along US -1 are generally consistent in feeling that
while there is a good deal of on- street parking available along 113-1, it is underused because people are either unaware of
its availability or feel unsafe using it. On the other hand, some believe that its underuse is simply due to a la &k of demand.
rejecting the idea of safety concerns based on the fact that the parking is used during intermittent periods of high demand.
However, while there is general support for the concept of landscaping and other streetscaping enhancements along US-
1, there are conflicting opinions regarding the priority for such improvements, and whether doing so would be useful In
addressing concems about parking in the Riverfront. Some feel that landscaping (i.e. additional bulb outs), colored pave-
ment or other enhancements would make US -1 on- street parking both more known and more safe, increasing its use and
practicality. However, others feel that while landscaping is nice, it does not address parking, and some believe that further
the need for ncreased parking is along Indian River Drive, not US -1.
Among business owners, there is generally support for more pubric parking. While some favor structured parking, others
point out thal such a solution is difficult because no one location would be close enough to the places where public parking
would be needed most. Those in favor of a parking structure or other large public parking facility also divide over whether
such a facility should be east or west of US -1. Some feel the: property on the east side of US -1 is too expensive, while oth-
ers feel that parking should nevertheless be constructed there because that is where the business are who need it. While
some business owners believe that current City parking requirements are excessive requirements for medical uses were
specifically called out some also expressed concerns of fairness if parking requirements were to be reduced after they
have already spent money to meet them.
The issue of boat trailer parking was a consistent theme, with participants generally interested in ensuring the available
boat trailer parking is not reduced. Connected to this is the opening of Mulligans restaurant near the City -owned CavCorp
lot, which is made available for boat trailer parking. Some stakeholders fear conflicting demand for parking on the CavCorp
lot between rAulligans customers and boat owners. While several participants expressed that paving and reconfiguring the
parking layout of the CavCorp lot may make it more efficient and less chaotic, there is some resistance to paving based on
drainage issues and the potential environmental impacts on :he Indian River Lagoon.
Stakeholders participants also stated' several specific ideas which are summarized as follows:
charging the parking on the east side of Indian River Drive between Sebastian Boulevard and Coolidge street from
90 degree parking to angled parking:
crea:ing parking in the right -of -way of Indian River Drive next to the CavCorp lot (this area currently includes a
drainage ditch and so would require installation of pioing);
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reconfiguring the layout of parking on the CavCorp lot to add spaces for cars while not losing any boat parking
spaces;
disallowing overnight parking on the CavCorp lot;
utili ?ation of a small vacant lot on the north side of Cleveland Street;
allowing parallel parking an the grass on the east side of Indian River Drive, particularly for motorcycles;
designating on- street parking spaces on Coolidge and Cleveland streets;
corsider future use of pedicabs on on everyday basis;
place parking on the City garage property;
purchase and construct parking facilities west of US -1, coupled with pedestrian crossing lights on 113-1.
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EXISTING LAND USE
The Study Area includes a large part of the portion of the US Highway 1 commercial corridor running through the City, which
together with significant commercial uses on Indian River Drive help to make the R'iverfrontthe City's main commercial core.
Office, retail and restaurant uses make up most of the commercial uses. There are also a number of public aid institutional
uses in the Study Area, including significant public open space. Vacant and presumably developable parcels add up to
14.2 percent or the Study Area. or 35.4 acres.
EXISTING PARKING SUPPLY AND MAJOR PARKING GENERATORS
Existing Parking Supply
As part of the data gathering, the Outlier Team inventoried available public parking spaces in the Rive-front area, as
well as spaces in major private facilities located in areas where parking has been a concern. As noted previously, the
Study Area was divided into four zones as described below, and shown on Map 2:
Zone 1 Indian River Drive Corridor North from north of Jackson Street to Main Street
Zone 2 Indian River Drive Corridor South from Main Street to Harrison Street
Zone 3 US 1 Corridor North from Captain Hirams to Main Street
Zone 4 US 1 Corridor South from Main Street to Sebastian Boulevard (CR 512 Eastbound)
Parking facilities were each assigned a letter identification, along with a colloquial name. Table 1 includes these facility
identifications, along with the total number of available parking, arranged by zone. These facilities are also located on
Maps 3 and 4, where the total number of spaces is also noted.
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Also requiring explanation is the "Cavearp" lot, locatec just north of Riverview Park.
This property is owned by the City, and is typically used for parking of trucks and boat
trailers while boats are on the water. though it is also used for automobile parking.
While the property is unpaved and largely lacking markings, the Study considers its
capacity to be 92 boat trailer spaces, based on a design submitted to the City by the
engineering firm Schulke, Billie and Stoddard.
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Some explanation is necessary with regard to how the number of on-street parking spaces on US -1 were determined.
Along this corridor, many areas are marked with on- pavement striping to indicate that parking is not permitted. These
no parking" areas are most typically on either side of curb -cuts, but are occassionally marked for other purposes. Ad-
ditionally, parking spaces are not delineated (Le. by pavement markings) to indicate separation of spaces. The Outlier
Team used a measuring wheel to measure the linear distance where parking is permitted. For purposes of this Study,
a parking space was counted for each 22 feet of contiguous linear distance where parking is allowed (22 feet is the
required length of a parallel parking space per the City's Code). For example, an area marked for allowable parking of
only 18 feet long would not be counted as a space: another such area of 48 feet or
even 65 feet would be counted as two spaces. Thus, it is possible to parking more
vehicles, particularly compact vehicles, in some of these areas than indicated by this
inventory. In fact, this was seen when gathering occupancy data during the Clambake
Festival, a period of particularly high demand.
In all, a total of 1.042 parking spaces were included in this inventory. including 683
public spaces and 359 private spaces (private parking facilities at Captain Hirams and
Earl's Hideaway were included in the inventory because their size andlor locational Many arras nTe nusdadwiIIt n 1 xruacnt
characteristics make them important to the overall parking issues in the Riverfront). The xaiguig corndrrxc
public spaces include 120 boat trailer parking spaces located near the Main Street Boat s d.➢arkia r oc .i. ithioe
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Major Parking Generators
Several major parking generators located in areas where parking is considered a concern were identified in the River
front Study Area. The major parking generators are shown on Map 5, and are as follows:
1. Squid Lips (restaurant)
2 Captain Hiram's (restaurantibar)
3. Ear's Hideaway (bar)
4. Main Street Boat Ramp
5. Suzy's liki (bar)
6. Yacht Club Boat Ramp
7. Milligans (restaurant)
8. Riverview Park
PARKING UTILIZATION ANALYSIS
This phase cf the project involved an analysis of the utilization or occupancy of pre determined parking facilities within the
CRA boundaries. The studied parking facilities were identified in previous meetings with City staff and are located within the
below noted boundaries:
Zone 1- Indian River Drive Corridor North from north of Jackson Street to Main Street
Zone 2 Indian River Drive Corridor South from Main Street to Harrison Street
Zone 3 US 1 Corridor North from Captain f- lirams to Main Street
Zone 4 —US 1 Corridor South from Maki Street to Sebastian Boulevard (CR 512 Eastbound)
Again, Map 2 graphically illustrates the four study zones.
The parking facilities as identified were assigned a parenthetical identification (ID) notation along with a designation label
for occupancy recordation purposes, detailed earlier in Table 1.
Three days of occupancy data were collected on an hourly basis at each of the designated parking areas for a minimum of
twelve (12) cr thirteen (13) hours as directed by City staff on the following days:
Thursday November 4, 2010 (8:OOAM to 8:00 PM)
Saturday. November fith, 2010 (8:00 AM to 8:00 PMt
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010 (8:00 AM to 9:40 PM)
It should be 'toted that on Saturday November 6th 2010, the Sebastian Clambake Lagoon Festival (`Clambake Festival
was taking pace at Riverfront Park, and higher than typical occupancy rates were recorded.
Zone 1
The parking occupancy analysis for Zone 1 examined live separate off street parking facilities towards the north end of
the study area. Bar graphs depicting the hourly trend at each of the parking areas are found in Appendix Aat the end of
this document. As noted previously, a recordation period of 13 hours were examined on Tuesday November 9th, 2010
to reflect activity associated with the live entertainment at Captain Hirams. The results of the data collection are sum-
marizedon Map 6 for the three day study period reflecting the peak hour of the greatest occupancy as recorded at each
of the designated parking areas. Also noted is the number of available parking spaces at each facility.
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Zone 1 provides for a total of 685 available parking spaces of which 332 parking spaces are dedicaled to Captain Hi-
rams. As shown an Map 6, most areas were "under parked" or ample parking was still available within the zone, with
the exception of Captain Hirams on Tuesday November 9, 2010 at 9:00 PM, its most active peak hour Earl's Hideaway
on Saturday November 6th, 2010 at 3:00 PM experiences its high peak hour. However, hours prior to and after 3:00 PM
also see overcapacity conditions as noted from the bar graph in Appendix A. These conditions are directy related to the
Clambake Festival activity and are not indicative of the typical activity prior to or after the Clambake Festival on Novem-
ber 4th and November 9th, also illustrated on the bar graphs in Appendix A. The Captain Hirams facility exceeded its
parking capacity due to the live entertainment on Tuesday night. Also on Tuesday night, shuttle service between Captain
Hirmans and the former Hurricane Harbor lot to the soutl (ID V) yielded
the increase in parking at 9:00 PM at ID V.
Overall, the three day study period indicated a maximum occupancy of
just over 68% on Tuesday November 9th, 2010. again. directly attribut-
able to the live entertainment at Captain Hirams. The Jackson Street
(ID A) area was the most underusedfacility where just under 13% occu-
pancy was recorded on Saturday November 6, 2010. The Main Street
Marina (ID B) saw moderate activity IhroUghoUt the three day period
nearing 55% percent of its capacity on Saturday November 6, 2010.
Overall, it can be concluded that ample parking is available in the Zone
1 area with the exceplion of when Special Events take place. At those
times other mitigation can allow patrons to utilize adjacent underparked
facilities as was the case with the shuttle service on Tuesday night No-
vember 8th, 2010 at Captain Hirams.
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The parking occupancy analysis for Zone 2 examined the separate on and off street parking facilities towards the south
end of the study area. Bar graphs depicting the 12 hour tend at each of the parking areas are found inAppendixA at the
end of this document. Data collected was consistent with the pre approved methodology. Map 7 graphically illustrates
the data. showing conditions for each facility at its most active peak hour.
Zone 2 provides for a total of 184 available parking spaces of which 92 parking spaces are assigned to CavCorp Lot (ID
Jj. Map 7 shows, again, that most areas were `under parked' or that ample parking was still available within the zone
with the exception of the CavCorp lot on the day of Clambake Festival at Riverfront Park. Also on thal day, the other
four designated parking areas saw no parking activity due to the Clambake Festival as they were closed as part of the
overall Traffic Control Plan associated with the Special Event,
Overall, the two day non -event study period on Thursday November 4th, 2010 and Tuesday November9th, 2010 indi-
cated a maximum occupancy of just under 44%, occuring an November 9th. It can be concluded that ample parking is
available in the Zone 2 area with the exception of Saturday November 6, 2010, due to the Clambake Festival.
The parking occupancy analysis tor Zone 3 examined seven separate on street parallel parking facilities an the east and
west sides of US 1 (North Federal Highway) towards the north end of the study area. Bar graphs in this area were not
provided due to very low or non existent parking occupancy throughout the area. Data collected was consistent with the
pre approved methodology. Map 8 summarizes the collected data,
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parked" or that ample parking is still available withrn the zone.
Input from City staff as well as that with local merchants and other stakeholder indicates that this area is experiencing
low parking occupancy rates as a result of:
Maneuvers associated with parallel parking configuration in association with the posted speed limit of US -1 of 45
MPH.
The lack of definition of the designated parallel parking areas with that of mainline US -1 and the perception of right
turn lanes in lieu of the parallel parking areas.
Absence of safe pedestrian connectivity paths between the US -1 parking facilities and the attractions along the
Indian River Drive corridor.
Zone 4. Analysis
The parking occupancy analysis for Zone 4 also examined seven separate on street parallel parking facilities or the east
and west sides of US -1 (North Federal Highway) towards the south end of the study area. Much like Zone 3, bar graphs
in this area were not provided due to very low or non existent parking occupancy throughout the area. Data collected
was consistent with the pre approved methodology. Map 9 summarizes the collected data.
Zone 4 provides for a total of 67 available on- street parking spaces. As Cepicted on Map 9, most areas were 'under
pa and plenty of parking was remained available within the zone. On the day of the Clambake Festival, parking
occupancy was over capacity at those parallel parking areas along US -1 closer to Riverfront Park, as expected. In fact.
some areas were over capacity by 200% and 350% as normal parking areas were replaced with somewhat unorthodox
parking configurations to allow more patrons to park closer to the activity areas associated with the Clambake Festival.
Z ne 1 -4 Overall Analysis
Maps 10, 11 and 12 have been prepared to graphically illustrate the overall parking occupancy for the entire study area
for Thursday November 4th, Saturday November 6th and Tuesday November 9th, respectively. These Maps have been
prepared in concert with the more in -depth data as found in Appendix A. Color coding on these Maps provide for oc-
cupancy threshold percentages from the aforementioned data collection activity and analyses, and represent the single
hichest hour of occupancy for that particular parking area. The intent of these exhibits is to give an overall broad brush
view of the most intensive use during any 60 minute period within the designated parking areas.
Map 10 summarizes the parking occuoancy on Thursday November 4th, 2010 arid shows that at peak demand none
of the studied areas exceed capacity. Dn the high end, the on street parking along Sebastian Boulevard and Harrison
Street are in the mid eighty percent range.
Map 11 summarizes the occupancy on Saturday November 6111, 2010, the day of the Clambake Festival. As expected
overcapacity conditions are seen in the area of Riverfront Park and on both sides of the street along US -1 from Se-
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earlier,
Map 12 summarizes the occupancy on Tuesday November 9th, 2010 and again, as expected, overcapacity conditions
were observed at Captain Hirams at 9:00 PM due to the live entertainmen:, and at Earl's Hideaway at 5:00 PM, typical
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Tie Sebastian Comprehensive Plan designates approximately 81.8 percent of the land in the Riveriront Study Area as
Riverfront Mixed Use on the Future Land Use Map, while 182 percent is designated Institutional (see Map 13).
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In terms of zoning, 54.9 percent of the land area is in the Commercial Riverfront (CR) district, 24.4 percent is in the
Commercial Waterfront Residential (CWR) district 16.0 percent is in the Public Service (PS) district and 4,7 percent is
the Medium Density Mulilfamily Residential (RM -8) district (see Map 14).
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There are approximately 35.4 acres of vacant propen'es within the StudyArea. Of that, and as shown on Map 15 ap-
proximately 33.8 acres, Or 95.6 percent is designated Riverfront Mixed Use On the Future Land Use Map. The remain-
der, approximately 1.6 acres or 4.4 percent, is designated Institutional. Twenty -one point our acres of vacant land in
the Study Area are zoned CR, 10.7 acres are zoned CWR and 0.6 acres are in the RM -8 district (see Map 16).
Because residential developments can generally be expected to generate only on -site parking needs, and because the
amount of land in the RM -8 district is negligible, this Study i5 primarily corcerned with potential development in the CR
and CWR districts. Both of these districts are found only in the Riverfront area of the City. The CR district allows a wide
variety of commercial, institutional and office uses, but does not allow residential uses. It allows a maximum floor area
ratio (FAR) of .60. The CWR zoning district allows a similar variety of non residential uses as the CR district, while also
allowing residential uses. The maximum FAR in the CWR district for non•residentiial uses in .50. and residential uses
are allowed at a maximum of eight unts per acre. Both districts allow a maximum height of 35 feet west of Indian River
Drive and 25 feet east of Indian River Drive.
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In order to estimate the future need for parking in the Riverfronl Study Area, two future development scenarios have
been constructed. Both of these are 'build -out" scenarios, assuming the eventual development of all currently vacant
parcels of at least 10.000 square feet in size. Parcels located in residential zoning districts were excluded, because it
is assumed that all those parking needs would be met on -site. This leaves 23 parcels totaling 22.8 acres in the Com-
mercial Riveriront (CR) zoning district and 16 parcels totaling 8.8 acres in the Commercial Waterfront Residential
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(CWR) zoning district. In both scenarios, these parcels were assigned uses based upon the maximum building floor
area they would be permitted under the City's Code: "restaurant° for floor areas less than 10.000 square feet; "office`
for over 10,000 square feet but less than 20,000 square feet; and, `commercial' for over 20,000 square feet, except in
cases where the future use is clearly expected to be something other than these numbers would sugest. As can he seen
on Map 17, most "commercial* uses under these assumptions would be located along the US -1 corridor, whle some
commercial and restaurant uses woulo be along Indian River Drive, roughly in line with what would be expected based
on experience,
Scenario 1 assumes that all parcels included in the analysis (as described above) are developed at their maximum FAR
per the City's Land Development Code(.60 for the CR and .50 for the CWP. district). Using the resulting building square
footages for each parcel, parking requirements were calculated using both City Code requirements and the parking gen-
eration rates published by the Institute for Transportation Engineers (ITE).As detailed in Table 4, the results snow that
under this scenario, the City Code would require a total of 4,519 additiona parking spaces to serve new deveopment.
whre the ITE rates would suggest a need for an additional 2,882 spaces to serve this development.
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Scenario 2, rather than assuming that all parcels are developed at their maximum square footage, assumes that these
parcels will be developed at a lesser square footage based upon the average FAR of currently developed parcels of
the same use within the Riverfront District, based on data from the Indian River County Property Appraiser. Based on
this existing land use data, Scenario 2 assumes an actual FAR of .40 for restaurant uses, .35 for commercial uses and
.25 for office uses. Under these assumptions, the City Code would require an additional 2,726 parking spaces, while
application of ITE parking generation rates yields a need for an additional 1,763 spaces. These results are shown in
detail in Table 5.
Table 5: Projected Development and Parking Requirements at Build -Out Scenario 2
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Because it is more it line with past development patterns in the Riverfront, Scenario 2 is considered to more accurately
reflect likely future development within the Study Area. Due to the City's Code requirements for off street parking, it is
anticipated that the vast majority of required spaces for build -out will be provided in individual development sites.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EXISTING 1 FUTURE DEVELOPMENT AND EXISTING PARK.ING
As discussed in Chapter 1, the City of Sebastian Land Development Code allows up to 50 percent of required parking
to serve development in a nonresidential zoning district to be located up to 500 feet from the primary site (so long as the
parking and primary use are not separated by a major collector or higher. or a railroad right -of -way). Assuming an average
walking speed of 3.1 miles per hour, a distance of 500 feet could be traversed in under two minutes, and is far less than the
114 mile (1,320 feet) that is typically considered "walking distance." Many communities have s miler provisions, including
Vero Beach. Based on these provisions, 500 feet is assumed conservatively to be an acceptable distance for patrons of
Riverfront businesses to travel from a parking space.
Maps 18 and 19 help to illustrate the availability of existing public parking to serve existing major parking generators and
vacant commercially -zoned properies of at least 10,000 square feet, respectively. It is immediately apparent from Map 18
That most of the existing major parking generators identified earlier in this Study have substantial amounts of public, unde-
rutilized and freely available parking within close proximity. This is particularly true of parking generators in the vicinity of
Main Street, from approximately Washington Street to the south to approximately Truman Street to the north. even more so
considering that the utilization of public parking depicted on the Map is the peak (non -event driven) usage of each particular
area. While some of this public parking is located across US -1 from the parking generators which would not meet the
Code's specifications for off -site parking because US -1 is an arterial and has more than two lanes it stands to reason that
these parking areas could effectively serve uses within 500 feet if pedestrian safety and convenience is addressed.
At the south end of the Study Area, public parking availability within 500 feet of existing major parking generators is some-
what more strained. Demand created by boaters for boat trailer parking on the CavCorp Lot and significant demand by
recreational users of Riverview Park and the public recreational amenities along the Indian River Lagoon have recently ben
supplemented by the opening of Mulligans Restaurant, which as noted in Chapter 1 was the first development to make use
of the in -lieu fee for 30 of its Code required parking spaces.
Toward the northern end of the Study Area, while neither Squid Lips nor Captain Hirams has any existing public parking
within 500 feet of its entrance. it should be noted that consistently underutilized on- street parking along the east side of US -1
is immediately adjacent to Captain Hirams own parking lot (this parking was underutilized even when the Captain Hirams lot
was parked at overcapacity). From the data collected, the only time Captain Hirams experienced a shortage of parking was
during the live concert held on Tuesday, November 9. 2010, and this was handled effectively as it typically is using shuttle
service to the City's tot to south (the former Hurricane Habor lot), which experienced its peak usage during the five concert
at only 51 percent of capacity.
Map 19 shows areas the peak, non -event driven utilization of existing public parking facilities, together with areas that are
within 500 feet of vacant commercially -zoned properties of at least 10,000 square feet. Many of these areas. again, over-
lap with existing public parking facilities that are significantly underutilized. including on- street parking facilities along US -1.
One important point that can be gleaned from this map is the potential for increased use of the severely underutilized public
parking facilities on Jackson Street between Central Avenue and Indian River Drive.
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CONCLUSIONS
The overriding conclusion suggested by the parking data gathered in this Study is that, overall, the supply of public and
semi public parking significantly outstrips demand. This. however, does not mean that there are not parking problems or
issues Those problems that do exist tend to be primarily in relation to geographical mismatch available parking located
other than where it is needed, i.e. Jackson Street or an issue of safe and convenient access to parking spaces and then to
ultimate destinations, most notably in the case of parallel on- street parking along the US -1 corridor. In any case, the exist-
ing and proyected future situation does not suggest the need for lame public expenditures to considerably inc the sup-
ply of public parking In the Riverfront, such as might be associated with large land acquisitions, construction of structured
parking facilities and the like. Rather. the City can achieve a more effective and effectively larger supply of public parking
mostly through investment in existing resources, attention to accessibility between parking and end destinations and better
information for users and potential users of public parking in the Riverfront. This strategy will not only be less expensive
for taxpayers in the City and CRA, but will also help to more effectively meet redevelopment goals while maintaining and
enhancing the 'Old Florida Fishing Village" character of the Riverfront area.
Fundamentally, parking must be considered in its broader context, particularly with the character that exists in large parts
of the Study Area along Indian River Drive and to varying degrees, along that part of the US -1 Corridor just to the north
and south of Main Street. Whether because of when they were developed or in deference to the waterfront location, many
of these properties' development patterns foster a pedestrian friendly environment that the City explicitly seeks to maintain
and, in the case of the waterfront, has directly invested to enhance These areas stand in contrast to the more suburban
development pattern predominant in the remainder of the City. Because of both the practical need for automobile transpor-
tation in spite of these development patterns. and because of the wide right -of -way (ROW) of US -1, a fairly large amount
of public parking now exists in the Riverfront in a way that it generally does not in the remainder of Sebastian. Regardless
of this public parking supply, however, the City's off- street parking requirements for private development were until recently
applied uniformly throughout the City. Among the longer -tern results has been that the public parking suppy in the Study
Area has been underused, including along 113-1 (among other reasons, in this case, as noted elsewhere). The City's recent
adoption of he optional in -lieu fee system for required parking within the CR and CWR zoning districts in the CRA area is
a major step in recognizing how this area differs from other parts of the City.
The underuse of parallel on- street parking on US -1 is a problem on a number of fronts. First. it is a waste of a public re-
source. To the extent that the burden of providing parking areas on private development parcels may hinder development
or redevelopment, it would be preferable to shift a (relative y small) part of that onto these currently unused spaces, as
continued development and redevelopment of the Riverfront is a legimate public goal. Second, it has become a matter of
safety. The disuse of these areas has created confusion to the extent several stakeholder participants in this Study reported
regularly observing motorists utilizing the parking lane as a right turn lane, and one participant reported their parked vehicle
being struck by another vehicle moving at a high speed. Finally, it is a significant missed opportunity. As suggested in the
Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) approved in October 2010, and otherwise documented in numerable locations,
on- street parking is an important urban design tool, particularly since the CRA Master Plan emphasizes maintaining and
enhancing a pedeslrian- friendly atmosphere in the district. On- street parking tends to slow down traffic, make pedestrians
on the sidewalk feel safer by providing a buffer between them and moving vehicles in the travel lanes and recuces crossing
distances. As noted in Chapter 1, according to the Florida Deparment of Transportation (FDOT) it may also help to effect
an eventual lowering of the speed limit on portions of US -1. In recent years, the City has made progress in installing a
number of bulb -outs with landscaping along US -1, as well as having FDOT recently remove a large number of "no parking'
signs that gave many people the incorrect impression that on- street parking was not allowed anywhere along the corridor.
In order to make the best use of public parking however, accessibility between these spaces and end destinations must
be addressed, as well as providing better information to users of public parking (and others generally) about the locations
of Riverfront businesses and where convenient public parking may be found. This is particularly important for several busi-
nesses along Indian River Drive, where on -site parking is often limited, but available public parking is nearly. Pedestrian
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connections with appropriate amenities and wayfinding can both help businesses attract customers and heap to make the
most efficient use of public parking infrastructure investments, whether those investments are already made or yet to be
undertaken.
The recommendations following will help the City to address all these issues, as well as others such as special events, in
a way that is both fiscally responsible and in a way that is in keeping with, and furthers, the City's broader objectives as
expressed in the Comprehensive Plan, CRA Master Plan and economic development efforts.
RECOMMENDATIONS
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1. Delineate parallel on- street parking spaces on US -1. consistent with a 22 feet stall length as required for parallel
parking in the Land Development Code.
2. Increase use of bulb -outs with landscaping on US -1 in parking lanes to define parking areas and increase recogni-
tion among motorists of the availability of on- street parking, and to improve aesthetics.
3. Install stamped concrete on parking lanes along US -1 to differentiate these areas from the travel lanes and improve
aesthetics.
4. The timing of implementation of Recommendations 1 -3 above should, where practical, consider what areas have
the most immediate need for additional parking.
5. Where feasible, encourage closing of curb cuts along US -1 that do not meet current standards for distance between
curb cuts or between curb cuts and intersections, in order to increase the supply of on- street parking.
6. Reconfigure the CavCorp Lot to maximize the efficient use of land to achieve maximum parking supply, including
designating approximately 92 boat trailer spaces. Remaining land should be dedicated to automobile parking,
which should be placed on the east side of the property, adjacent to Indian River Drive.
7, Encourage use of the in -lieu fee parking ordinance by. for example, publishing an informational pamphlet about the
program and prominently displaying information about the program on the City's website to increase awareness of
this option for development and redevelopment.
8. After designating vehicle stalls of 22 feet in length for public parallel on- street parking, utilize any 'leftover" area to
designate parking for motorcycles andfor scooters.
9. Amend the land development regulations to allow packing from a private parking space onto local and collector
public streets within the CRA ONLY (This would not include US -1).
10. Establish angled, on- street parking on the north side of Cleveland Street. utilizing the existing 80 feet ROW and
maintaining two-way traffic. Consider extending this strategy to other streets between US -1 and Indian River Drive
(such as Martin and Washington streets) as future parking demand warrants.
Pedesfrfan Connectivity orallAccessibility
1. Establish designated pedestrian connections between Indian River Drive and US -1 along the following streets:
Sebastian Boulevard; Cleveland Street; Martin Avenue; Main Street; and, Jefferson Street. These streets should
include wayfinding signs as recommended below and. where these amenities do not currently exist, sidewalks,
landscaping and lighting. (See Map 20)
2. Establish andlor improve US -1 pedestrian crossing points along US al CR 512 Eastbound Sebastian Boulevard
and Main Street. Work with FDOT to attempt to establish a pedestrian crossing point at CR -512 Westbound. Such
a crossing point, if established, should include a pecestrian crossing light and space in the median for pedestrians,
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Way finding System/information
1. Establish a Rive Wayfinding System, including the following elements: stations in public parking lots and in
strategic locations along Indian River Drive and US -1, including a map showing locations of businesses, attrac-
tions and available parking; signs directing pedestrians, particularly directing them to and through US- 1/Indian
River Drive pedestrian connections as recommended above and US -1 pedestrian crossing locations as recom-
mended above: and, signs directing motorists to available public parking locations. The map should be designed
so as to make periodic alterations easy. Consider partnering in this effort with the Chamaer of Commerce or other
organization(s) interested in economic development business promotion.
2. Establish a website to provide information regarding businesses, attractions and available parking facilities in the
Riverfront area, the main element of which should be the same map as established for the Riverfront Wayfinding
System recommended above. The City should ensure that this website is optimized fo• mobile devices, such as
smartphones, and that the website is advertised on the stations and signs of the Wayfinding System.
Other
1. Encourage and participate in the continued use of shuttle systems for special events, such as the Sebastian Clam-
bake Lagoon Festival and concerts and other events at Riverfront businesses such as Captain Hirams.
2. Work with any existing or prospective businesses that may consider utilizing the Jackson Street public parking area
as a "valet lot
3. Five years following approval of this Riverfront Parking Study, reevaluate the use of, and any potential need for, ad-
ditional public parking in the Riverfront Study Area. Also as part of this evaluation, examine the use of and success
of the in -lieu fee parking ordinance, and consider increasing the allowable number of spaces that a developer may
chose to mitigate with the in -lieu fee system.
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