CENTRAL COUNTY COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD APRIL 17, 2013 AGENDA

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1 CENTRAL COUNTY COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD APRIL 17, 2013 AGENDA

2 B Call to Order by Chair CENTRAL COUNTY COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD April 17, :30P.M. Urban league of Broward County Offices 560 NW 27 Avenue Fort lauderdale, Fl33311 ADVANCE AGENDA Roll Call 1. Approval of Final Agenda 2. Introduction of New Board Members 3. Approval of Minutes of January 30, 2013 Meeting 4. Staff Liaison Report 5. Consideration and Approval of Upcoming Board Meeting Dates and Times 6. Discussion of County Commission Representation on the Central County Community Advisory Board 7. Applicant Presentation - Proposed "Riverbend" Broward County Land Use Plan Amendment at the Southeast Corner of Broward Boulevard and 27th Avenue in the City of Fort Lauderdale 8. Update- Proposed Rental Registration and Inspection Program 9. Recommended Central County Community Staff Priorities Additional Board Member Discussion and Comments CENTRAL COUNTY COMMUNITYADVISORY BOARD 115 S. Andrews Ave, Rm. 329 Fort Lauderdale, FL

3 AGENDA ITEM #2 INTRODUCTION OF NEW BOARD MEMERS

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5 AGENDA ITEM #3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 30, 2013 MEETING

6 SUMMARY OF MINUTES CENTRAL COUNTY COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, January 30,2013 URBAN LEAGUE OF BROW ARD COUNTY 560 NW 27TH Avenue-6:30PM Ft. Lauderdale, FL 333 I I Members Present: Ms. Deloris Jackson, Chair Ms. Alverine Brihm, Vice Chair Commissioner Dale V. C. Holness, Advisory Board Member (non-voting member) Ms. Tanya Freeman, Advisory Board Member Mr. Eligha Lewis Ill, Advisory Board Member Mr. Theotis Pressley, Advisory Board Member Reverend Lonnie B. Spry, Advisory Board Member Members Excused or Absent: Mayor Kristin Jacobs, Advisory Board Member Vice Mayor Barbara Sharief, Advisory Board Member County Staff: Mr. Henry Sniezek, Broward County Planning & Environmental Regulation Division Mr. Sheldon Riles, Browar? Cou~tY Planning & Environmental Regulation Division Mr. Albert E. Cummings, Broward County Planning & Environmental Regulation Division Mr. John E. Naclerio III, Office of the County Attorney Mr. Hipolito Cruz, Jr., Broward County Permitting, Licensing & Consumer Protection Division Ms. Daphnee Sainvil, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and Professional Standard Mr. Gerald Henry, Broward County Permitting, Licensing & Consumer Protection Division, Community Code 1

7 Guests: Rev. Jesse Scipio, Boulevard Gardens Ms. Julia Porter, Washington Park Ms. Jacqueline C. Kelly, Boulevard Gardens Mr. Jeff Parker, Fort Lauderdale Mr. Randy Jesus, Unincorporated Broward County Lieutenant Richard Pisanti, Broward County Sheriffs Office Mr. James Carras, Carras Community Investment of Ft. Lauderdale Mr. Larry Daise Binder, Tater Town Mr. Milton L. Jones, City of Ft. Lauderdale, MJDC Ms. Joan Johns, Boulevard Gardens Upon having a quorum, Mr. Henry Sniezek welcomed everyone to the first meeting ofthe Central County Community Advisory Board. He introduced himself as the Director of the Planning & Environmental Regulation Division and staff liaison to the Board. First order of business, Mr. Albert Cummings took roll call of the Board Members. Everyone was present at this time with the exception ofms. Tanya Freeman who arrived 15 minutes later; 6:45pm. Second order of business w~s the introduction of County Staff at which time all of County Staff present introduced themselves. The Board was asked to int;oduce themselves and stated which neighborhood they represented. Next the guests introduced themselves beginning with Joe Toliver, Vice President ofthe Urban League of Broward County. "' ELECTION OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR Mr. Sniezek announced the next order of business was the election of the Board's Chairperson and Vice Chairperson and the Board was asked to nominate one of each. Mr. Eligha Lewis, III was nominated and declined. Next, Ms. Deloris Jackson was nominated for Chairperson and seconded. The motion passed and Ms. Jackson was unanimously elected Chairperson. Ms. Alverine Brihm volunteered for Vice Chairperson. This motion was seconded, carried and Ms. Brihm was unanimously elected Vice Chairperson. Once this was done, Mr. Sniezek turned the meeting over to the Chair. 2

8 THE STAFF LIAISON REPORT With permission from the Chair, Mr. Sniezek presented the staff liaison report to the Board. Firstly, Mr. Sniezek informed the Board that Mayor Jacobs and Vice-Mayor Sharief are also non-voting Members of the Board and forwarded their apologies for not being able to attend. Secondly, Mr. Sniezek expressed hope that the members' handbook was found useful by everyone. He stated that if anyone had any comments about it, he or Mr. Riles would gladly make adjustments. Mr. Sniezek introduced Daphnee Sainvil to the Board and let them know that if they had any questions about the attendance policy, they could be directed to Ms. Sainvil. Questions and answers followed between the Board and Ms. Sainvil as she proceeded to explain 'Ordinancel-233, policies on attendance, regulations and sunshine rules which are in place as they p (rtain to the Board. Mr. Sniezek thanked Mr. Toliver for hosting the first Board meeting and Lieutenant Pisanti for attending. He informed everyone that there are two slots on the Board which are in the process of being filled and should be resolved within a month or two. This will go to the County Commission for their formal approval and at the next meeting we should have a full Board. Due to the historic occasion of the Board' s first meeting Mr. Sniezek asked if photographs can be takeri of the Board and all others present. Permission for this was granted. Mr. Naclerio then gave an overview of the County Attorney Report 31nd elaborated on rules which apply to the Board Members as follows: The purpose and membership of the Board which is spelled out in Chapter 12 of Broward County Administrative Code Duties and responsibilities of the Board Members to the Commission and to the residents of the Central County Community within Unincorporated Broward...,. ">: The 3 basic procedural requirements ofthe Sunshine Law based on Florida Statue which are: a. Notice b. Public Access c. Written minutes Any Board business should only be discussed at a Board Meeting and there are civil and criminal penalties if one does not comply with the Sunshine Law. encompasses s, phone calls, texts or any kind ofcommunication. Discussion of Board business Ethics regulations which are in section 2670 of the Broward County Code of Ordinances pertaining to lobbying and gifting. Next, Mr. Naclerio elaborated on Tab 5 and Tab 6 in the Board Members Handbook in which Resolutions No and No with decision charts are there to help explain the Law. 3

9 Questions and Answers regarding gifts and lobbying followed. Mr. Sniezek brought up item #6 in which staff asks for consideration and approval of the Board's By Laws. Mr. Naclerio pointed out that if the Board chooses to approve the By-Laws tonight, they could be amended at any other meeting. A motion to approve the By-Laws as they are was made and seconded. All but one Board Member voted in favor ofthe motion. The Chair stated let the record show that the By Laws were approved 5-1. The next item was to request the Board to accept at least the next three (3) quarterly meetings at this location or the African American Research Library on: Wednesday, April 17, :30 p.m. Wednesday, July 31,2013-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, October30, :30 p.m. Ms. Freeman informed everyone that due to her employment, she would experience difficulty arriving on time to future meetings which begin at 6:30 p.m. She stated she would either be absent or tardy to each meeting she attended beginning at these times. Mr. Sniezek suggested to the Chair that if the Board can approve April 17 as the next meeting date, we can work with the Board Members individually to agree upon acceptable future meeting dates and present them at the next Board Meeting.. The Chair then asked for a motion to accept April 17th as the next Board Members meeting date. The motion was made, second~ and unanimously accepted. ' ;; '\ The last item on the Agenda is a review of the Central County Community Work Plan which is based on the Redevelopment Plan adopted last October. The Work Plan was presented using PowerPoint in three parts by Mr. Sniezek: Mr. Riles and Mr. Henry. Mr. Riles gave a status report on the on-going capital improvements in Central County. Commissioner Holness asked if they could be given a little history regarding the evolution ofthe design and acceptance of the bus shelters. Mr. Riles pointed out that the Broward County Transit Division would be the most appropriate source for this kind of information as they are the ones who select, design and install the bus shelters. However, Mr. Riles offered to gather this information for the Board and bring it to the next Board Meeting. 4

10 Mr. Lewis commented that there should be a comprehensive plan throughout Central County Community regarding the installation of bus shelters. He suggested that the necessary Governmental Departments work together internally on this matter toward the betterment of all Central County Community. Mr. Sniezek stated he would contact Mr. Walton of the Transportation Department to find out if there are more immediate plans in this area for Central County. Mr. Sniezek presented the status of the Central County Redevelopment Plan adopted last October to improve the Community in multiple aspects. A community member asked for a map of the unincorporated area of Broward County and was given one by Mr. Sniezek. A community member asked for clarification of the redevelopment plan referred to m Mr. Sniezek's presentation. Mr. Sniezek responded explaining that the CRA Plan had been updated in the early 2000's and in order to accommodate the consolidation of the four neighborhoods into the Central County Concept, it was updated again last October. A copy of this plan was offered to the community member by both Mr. Sniezek and Commissioner Holness. Mr. Jesus also asked for a copy ofthe plan and was told he would get one. He also had a copy of a 1986 CRA Plan and expounded on the many positive aspects of it. He stated that FAU will put together a CRA workshop in April and invited the Advisory Board to attend this event. Mr. Henry gave an overview of the concept that the County Staff is working on for the rental registration program. One community member asked about the FPL's removing oftrees from residential properties and creating unsafe conditions for the residence. Mr. Henry responded saying that when they do this, they cut the trees according to Federal Standards. He also explained the various kinds of exemptions which exist when trees are being cut. Mr. Henry also stated that creating unsafe conditions, however; is something his Division can address locally. A community member asked if the County will be controlling this program. Mr. Henry responded saying the County Community Code Compliance Team will be the agency handling this program. A community member asked, regarding owners with four or less units, if there wi ll there be a stipulation in the future about the number of such properties in a neighborhood. Mr. Henry explained that because properties with five or more units are inspected by the State, locally we 5

11 would be responsible for inspecting properties with four units or less. However, this has no bearing on the limitation regarding property owners acquiring property or a number of units. A community member asked about the annual renewal of certification. Mr. Henry answered that right now we are looking at that because it is going to be a self-certification program. A community member asked about single family homes. Mr. Henry explained that a single family home would not be involved in this program. Mr. Jesus commented on the need for a "needs assessment" program to help those residents with special needs. Mr. Henry responded by referring to the agencies already in place which provide assistance for such residence, and that when looked into, there is usually a social worker assigned by that agency to help. A community member informed everyone that a call to 211 would provide the caller with a great deal of information as far as where to get what is needed. A community member asked for some clarity on property inspections for section 8 homes. Mr. Henry explained that his program would respond to complaints, regardless of owner and perform proactive inspections inside units on properties that were not already being handled by a State agency such as section 8. Mr. Cruz reiterated Mr. Sniezek's earlier statement which is that tonight we are looking for the Board's support to move forward with a draft ordinance which was also presented by Mr. Henry. A community member commented positively on the creation of the Board and felt sure they would get back to the Home Owners Associations to address some ofthe issues therein. The Chair asked for a motion to support a draft ordinance. Mr. Lewis, III moved to approve the rental property maintenance inspection and registration program. The motion was seconded. Mr. Naclerio interjected a suggestion stating that the Board make a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners to direct the County Attorney's Office to prepare an ordinance because the County Attorney's Office has not yet been directed by the Board of County Commissioners to do so. This motion was then unanimously carried. Mr. Lewis, III expressed concerns regarding enriching the lives ofthe residence and redeveloping the community and called for staff to present this Board with the actual plan for the redevelopment and revitalization of Central County. He cited areas within the community he wished to see improved changes made such as Sunrise Blvd., 31st Avenue, 27th Avenue, housing and bus stops and the entire gateway to the community. Mr. Lewis, III also expressed the need for dependable funding to procure real results. 6

12 Reverend Spry stated specific interest in seeing improvements along Broward Blvd. and the revitalization ofthe existing businesses along there. Mr. Sniezek thanked the Board for their comments. Mr. Jesus commented on the need for particular blocks and buildings within Central County to be addressed in terms of increasing the depth of commercial and doing away with strip zoning. He spoke of a former Coordinator for Broward County who got a lot of programs approved. He pointed out that many of the problems that existed many years ago still exist today. Mr. Jesus also pointed out that Boulevard Gardens had a Jot of presentations from FAU where architectural students and planning students worked hard to come up with a master plan with connectivity, sustainability and smart growth. These plans were done without residence displacement and upgraded the community. He pointed out the need for funding to get such things implemented. Mr. Pressley stated that most of the Board is made up neighborhood Presidents and as such, are aware of the needs within these communities. Through this he suggested an agenda be created addressing these needs. Mr. Lewis, III responded stating we are all stakeholders and what he is looking for is to see our policy makers start implementing things for the community. He suggested that policy makers ride through the community and see for themselves what the community needs because they are our local officials and not just one Commissioner. He expressed doubt that the reports which staff makes on a month to month basis go beyond the Director's desk. He asked if anything is seen by the Board of County Commission on District 9 for the unincorporated area. Mr. Lewis, ' III wanted to know why we are not mentioned there on a weekly basis talking about the progress of these particular projects. He feels this is what needs to start happening now and to make the policy makers more'1ccountable for our community. Commissioner Holness extended thanks to Mr. Toliver for allowing the Urban League to host our meeting. He also thanked all the participants and staff for being here. The Commissioner spoke of the slow but ~teady pace of progress created through local government. He pointed out that in his two years as 'Gommissioner for District 9, he has seen progress and this meeting is one indication of that. He mentioned that in a meeting earlier with staff, it was agreed that they wanted to know the wants and needs of the community as stated by this Board. Commissioner encouraged the Board to look through the Board Member's Handbook and pay particular attention to Tab #7 which speaks about the Central County Community Redevelopment Plan. He welcomed comments and ideas from the Board as to what else needs to be done going forward. The Commissioner also stated that this meeting is a great start for us to leave here with the staff having elected officials on the Board. He mentioned that he has always been available 7 The

13 for dialogue with those who now share this Board with him regarding their communities, however; the disadvantage of being on the same Board prohibits speaking of matters which come before it when the Board is not in session. He pointed out that he has done his best to impress on staff and on the rest of the County Commissioners when the opportunity arises, the need for us to work, reinvest and put more funds into helping improve Central County Community. The Commissioner mentioned there is about $5,000, that we will be receiving in the next 3 years to put towards doing some improvements and to address some of the issues that we face. The Commissioner then stated some of the things that he will be discussing with this money and asked for the Board's input as to whether or not it should be used for these purposes. a. Home Improvements - Especially for seniors and those who are indigent b. Business Development- To create jobs, helping businesses grow and develop and assist them in obtaining business grants, and tax attorneys to help guide them. c. Sod Improvement where we could probably do a match. Establish designs and the look and feel we which to have in these areas. d. Green ways and entry ways improvements on Sunrise Blvd. and 27 1 h A venue. The Commissioner also said we need to move on these so we can see some results as soon as possible. Mr. Jesus again elaborated on a 1986 CRA Plan which he brought with him. He read a portion of it to illustrate progress made in the past which we could emulate in the plan we present for adoption. He spoke ofthe n~ed for strategic planning as well. A community member asked about the status of a wish list that would determine what projects will be funded based on the Advisory Board. Mr. Sniezek mentioned that's what we're starting here tonight. Mr. Lewis, Ill pointed out we should start focusing on redevelopment and revitalization as opposed to a wish list. This is what the County has been focused on since The community member also asked who determines the CCCAB Agenda. Mr. Sniezek explained that staff will work with the Chair and the Board to establish the Agenda. The first one was done by Staff. Mr. Pressley asked the Chair if the Board can have business cards created for contact purposes and this idea was viewed favorably. In closing, Mr. Sniezek, referring to the $5,000, Commissioner spoke of earlier, mentioned that it is spread out over 3years and is geared towards job creation and economic development, so we need input from this Board about what to move forward on. We will move forward on the 8

14 input received at this meeting and he assured the Board that staff will be in contact with them individually, not as a group, to develop and bring back an Agenda. ADJOURN Meeting was adjourned at 8:40PM. The next meeting was scheduled for April17,

15 AGENDA ITEM #4 STAFF LIAISON REPORT

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17 AGENDA ITEM #5 CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGS

18 BRQWARD COUNTY FLORIDA Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION DIVISION 115 S. Andrews Avenue, Room 329K Fort Lauderdale, Florida FAX TO: FROM: SUBJECT: The Honorable Chair and Members Central County Community Advisory Board Henry A. Sniezek, Staff Liaiso~ Consideration and Approval of Upcoming Board Meeting Dates and Times DATE: April 9, 2013 As Board members may be aware, Resolution No , approved by the County Commission and creating the central County Community Advisory Board, authorized the Board to meet on a quarterly basis. Staff is proposing the following quarterly meeting dates and times for the remainder of 2013: Wednesday, July 17, :30 p.m. Wednesday, October 23, :30 p.m. It is anticipated that future meetings may be accommodated at the Urban League of Broward County offices, but alternative sites, such as the African American Research Library, may also be considered. It is noted that the Board may hold additional meetings, in addition to the quarterly meeting, as necessary to conduct its business. RECOMMENDED ACTION Approval of the meeting dates and times listed above. Broward County Board of County Commissioners Sue Gunzburger Dale V.C. Holness Kristin Jacobs Martin David Klar Chip LaMarca Stacy Ritter Tim Ryan Barbara Sharief Lois Wexler

19 AGENDA ITEM #6 DISCUSSION OF COUNTY COMMISSION REPRESENTATION ON BOARD

20 B~~ARD COUNTY FLORIDA Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION DIVISION 1 North University Drive, Suite 102-A Plantation, Florida FAX TO: FROM: SUBJECT: The Honorable Chair and Members Central County Community Advisory Board Henry A. Sniezek, Board liaisori~ Discussion of County Commission Representation on the Central County Community Advisory Board (CCCAB) DATE: April 9, 2013 As Board members will recall, there was a brief discussion at the January 30, 2013, Board meeting regarding the ability of Board Members to be able to contact and discuss issues with the County Commissioners who serve as non-voting members on the CCCAB. Board members were advised that, outside of a properly noticed meeting, CCCAB members should not discuss issues with one another which may be reasonably assumed to be items on a CCCAB agenda. Since the January 30, 2013, CCCAB meeting, several Board members have asked for this issue to be discussed for a determination whether the CCCAB wishes for the membership of the CCCAB be revised to not include County Commissioners as non-voting members. Please see Attachment 1 for the current adopted CCCAB membership rules regarding County Commission representation. If the CCCAB wishes for the Board membership rules to be revised, staff will follow-up and process the necessary revisions for County Commission review and consideration. Please feel free to contact me at your convenience if you have any questions. /HAS Attachment Broward County Board of County Commissioners Sue Gunzburger Dale V.C. Holness Kristin Jacobs Martin David Klar Chip ~a Ma rca Stacy Ritter Tim Ryan Barbara Sharief Lois Wexler

21 ATTACHMENT 1

22 ATTACHMENT RESOLUTION NO A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO THE CENTRAL COUNTY COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD; AMENDING THE BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, CHAPTER 12, "ORGANIZATION, COUNCILS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES," PART XXIV, "CENTRAL COUNTY COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD," SECTIONS AND , PROVIDING FOR THE INCLUSION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ON THE ADVISORY BOARD; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissions of Broward County (the "Commission") adopted Resolution No on September 11, 2012, creating the Central County Community Advisory Board in order to relay concerns of the central County unincorporated community residents to the Commission; and WHEREAS, the residents have requested that the membership of the Central County Community Advisory Board be expanded to include Commission members; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA: 18 Section 1. Chapter 12, "Organization, Councils, Boards, and Committees," Part XXIV, "Central County Community Advisory Board," Section , "Membership," of the Broward County Administrative Code, is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec Membership. a. The Board shall consist of eight (8) ten (1 0) members. Eight (8) of the members ("Appointed Members") wa9 shall be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners ("Commission"). The remaining two (2) members Coding: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing text. Words in underscored type are additions.

23 shall be the Commission Mayor. or Vice Mayor as an alternate member, and the Commissioner representing District 9. The MayorNice Mayor and District 9 Commissioner members shall be non-voting members. There The Appointed Members shall be comprised of two (2) members from each of the neighborhoods of Boulevard Gardens, Franklin Park, Roosevelt Gardens, and Washington Park, consisting of the current president of the recognized neighborhood association and one (1) resident from each neighborhood, appointed by the Commission from a list of neighborhood residents wishing to serve on the Board. The Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and Professional Standards, or its successor agency, shall maintain a list of neighborhood residents wishing to serve on the Board for each neighborhood. b. Except for the MayorNice Mayor and District 9 Commissioner, A~ll members of the Board shall reside in the applicable community. A member serving on the Board in the capacity as president of the recognized neighborhood association shall serve for the duration of their term as president. In the event a neighborhood association president is unable or unwilling to serve on the Board, the vice-president of the neighborhood association shall serve on the Board. If neither is willing or able to serve on the Board, the Commission shall appoint a resident from the applicable community from the list of neighborhood residents wishing 22 to serve on the Board. Appointed Members shall serve subject to the provisions of Section of the Broward County Administrative Code, Coding: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing text. Words in underscored type are additions. 2

24 as may be amended from time to time. The MayorNice Mayor and District 9 Commissioner shall serve for the duration of their terms. Section 2. Section , "Meetings, organization, and quorum" of the Broward County Administrative Code, is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec Meetings, organization, and quorum c. A majority of the aappointed mmembers of the Board shall constitute a quorum. A majority of those Appointed mmembers present and voting at any meeting shall be sufficient to enable the taking of any action Section 3. SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this Resolution is determined by any Court to be invalid, the invalid portion shall be stricken, and such striking shall not affect the validity of the 15 remainder of this Resolution. If any Court determines that this Resolution, or any portion hereof, cannot be legally applied to any individual(s), group(s), entity(ies), property(ies), or circumstance(s), such determination shall not affect the applicability hereof to any other individual, group, entity, property or circumstance. 19 Section 4. INCLUSION IN CODE It is the intention of the Board of County Commissioners that the provisions of this Resolution shall become and be made a part of the Broward County Administrative Code; and that the sections of this Resolution may be renumbered or relettered and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section," "article," or such other appropriate word or phrase in order to accomplish such intention. Coding: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing text. Words in underscored type are additions. 3

25 1 Section 5. EFFECTIVE DATE This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption. Adopted this 11 th day of December, Item 11-2PM NAR/gmb 11/01/12 # CentraiCountyCommunityAdvisoryBoard(2)-R01.doc Coding: Words in struck through type are deletions from existi ng text. Words in underscored type are additions. 4

26 AGENDA ITEM #7 PROPOSED 11 RIVERBEND" LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT

27 BPtlmARD 11 COUNTY FLORIDA Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION DIVISION 1 North University Drive, Suite 102-A Plantation, Florida FAX TO: FROM: SUBJECT: The Honorable Chair and Members Central County Community Advisory Board Henry A. Sniezek, Board Liaison'@' " Riverbend Marketplace" Land Use Plan Amendment DATE: April 9, 2013 As Board members may be aware, County staff has invited representatives of the "Riverbend Marketplace" Land Use Plan amendment to present their proposal to the Board and answer questions. The Land Use Plan amendment is currently in process and proposes to change approximately 24.6 acres generally located at the southeast corner of Broward Boulevard and 27th Avenue in the city of Fort Lauderdale from a "Medium High (25 units per acre) Residential classification to the "Commercial" classification. Please see Attachment 1 for additional information, including the applicant's stated rationale and County staff's comments. Please feel free to contact me at your convenience if you have any questions. /HAS Attachment Broward County Board of County Commissioners Sue Gunzburger Dale V.C. Holness Kristin Jacobs Martin David Klar Chip LaMarca Stacy Ritter Tim Ryan Barbara Sharief Lois Wexler VMW.broward.org

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29 Attachment 1 BROWARD COUNTY LAND USE PLAN PROPOSED AMENDMENT PC 13-3 INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION I. II. Ill. Municipality: County Commission District: Site Characteristics A. Size: B. Location: c. Existing Uses: Fort Lauderdale District 9 Approximately 24.6 acres In Section 8, Township 50 South, Range 42 East; generally located south of Broward Boulevard, between Southwest 24 Avenue -and Southwest 27 Avenue. Single-family residential, multi-family residential, mobile homes and vacant IV. Broward County Land Use Plan (BCLUP) Designations A. Current Designation: B. Proposed Designation: c. Estimated Net Effect: Medium-High (25} Residential. Commercial Addition of 24.6 acres of commercial use Reduction of 615 dwelling units V. Applicant/Petitioner VI. A. Applicant: B. Agent: c. Property Owners: Recommendation of Local Governing Body: Gatlin Development Company, Inc. Ernest-Jones Group, Inc. There are numerous property owners in the subject area. The City of Fort Lauderdale recommends approval of the proposed amendment. The City anticipates adoption of the corresponding local amendment in June of 2013.

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31 ''-'""')' ~~ ( 1J~lt :;Yi:t )""\:,.. -~~,.? X. ~,.. t ~-~ -- - GATLIN DEV~LOPMENT COMPANY Fort Lauderdak Minn~apolis Sa11 Diego RIVERBEND MARKETPLACE AprilS, 2013 ' Gatlin Development Company ("Gatlin Development,,) is proposing to develop a 36 acre site located on the south side of Broward Boulevard just west of 1-95 in the: City of Fort Lauderdale ("Property"). The Property has been vacant for several years, but was: (at one time) an area that was characterized by a mixture of uses (commercial and mobile homes), many of which have since been removed/demolished. At one time, the Property was plarined to be the future headquarters of Broward County Supervisor of Elections, but that proposal!did not move forward. Gatlin Development is now proposing to develop the site as a regional retail center consisting of retail, restaurant and other commercial-related uses ("Riverbend Marketplace''). The Property's close proximity to major arterials (Broward Boulevard and 1-95) anci mass transit opportunities makes this an ideal location to accommodate a regional shopping 'center of this size. The construction ofthis project represents an (approximate) $90 Million inv~stment in the central Broward County area. Riverbend Marketplace is proposed to include a variety of restaurants and small and midsized retail stores, anchored by a full-service Wal-Mart store. Gatlin Development is a company with over 37 years of experience in the development of commercial re~l centers like Riverbend Marketplace, and the company believes that investing the time and energy into this endeavor will result in a project that will be an.asset to the this part of. the County. Developments such as Riverbend are a huge source ofjob opportunities, and this project alone is expected to generate approximately 600 pennanent full-time jobs (plus more than 600 construction jobs). In addition, this project will revitalize an area of the City and County that has largely been ignored for many years as evidenced by the number of years this property has been vacant. By investing over $90 million, this development will likely catch the attention of other developers looking to invest in the Broward Boulevard commercial corridor. : Gatlin Development is looking forward to presenting this exciting new project to the Central County Community Advisory Board at its meeting on Aprii 17, ;! 888 East Las Olas Blvd.' $uite.t>oo Fort Lauderdale, FL (954) Fax (954) ~

32 environmental Protection and Growth Management Department PLANNING AND ENVJRONMENTAL.REGULATION DIVISION 115 S. Andrews Avenue, Room 329K Fort Lauderdale, Florida FAX DATE: March 18, 2013 TO: Barbara Blake Boy, Executive Director Broward County Planning Council. FROM: Henry Sniezek, Director -y::yj\/' o Planning and Environment~! Regulation DiviSJ9tY SUBJECT: Broward County Land Use Plan Review of Proposed Amendment- Fort Lauderdale PC 13-3 The Broward County Planning and Environmental Regulation Division (PERb) staff has reviewed proposed amendment PC The subject site is located in Fort Lauderdale involving approximately 24.6 acres. The amendment proposes: Current Designations: Proposed Designation: e stimated Net Effect: Medium-High (25) Residential Commercial Addition of 24.6 acres ofcommercial U$e Reduction of 615 dwelling units Item 8 -Affordable Housing Amendments which propose to add 100 or more residential dwelling units to the existing densities approved by the Broward County Land Use Plan (BCLUP) are subject to the requirements of BCLUP Policy The net effect of the amendment will be a reduction of 615 residential units; thus, Policy does not apply. Item 10 - Hurricane Evacuatidn Analysis. The amendment site is not located in a Hurricane Evacuation Zone based on the Broward County Land Use Plan's "Natural Resource Map Series Eastern Broward County: Hurricane Evacuation Zones". t. Item 11 - Redevelopment Analysis. The amendment site is not located wjthin a Community Redevelopment Area, but is adjacent to a Community Redevelopment Area in unincorporated, Broward County.

33 Barbara Blake-Boy, Broward County Planning Council pc 13-3 Page 2 March 18, 2013' Item 12 - Intergovernmental Coordination The proposed amendment site is adjacent to both Broward County Unincorporated Area lands and County~owned properties. Situated on the south side of Broward Bouleyard betwe~n Southwest 24th Avenue on the east, and S.W 27th Avenue on the west, the amendment site sits directly across the street from the Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) Complex on north side of Broward Bo,ulevard. It also is located within 1,200 feet from the county-owned, 36 acre Delevoe Park in the Uninc9rporated Area of Broward County. In addition, immediately north of the amendment site is the unincorporated area "Central County Community," including the Boulevard Gardens, Washington Park, F;ranklin Park and Roosevelt Gardens neighborhoods. \ It is our understanding that the proposed amendment site of 24.6 acres will be combined with existing lands designated "Commercial'; to permit the development of a 35 to 40 acre regional level shopping center. As defined by the Broward County Land Use Plan, a regional shopping center consists of approximately 30 acres; or more, and generally requires a minimum market support population in excess of 150,000 people and a trade area extending 10 to 15 miles, or more. Such :shopping centers may typically range from approximately 300,000 to 1,000,000 or more square feet bf gross leasabl.e I. area. ' In this light, the Applicant states; "Gfven the nature of the surrounding residential and commercial areas, this commercial development will help to offer local employment opportunities, as well as retail and shopping amenities, and will greatly enhance the viability ofsurrounding sites for further redevelopment." In addition the Applicant states; "The site has good access to the surrounding arterial roadways and In addition, the site has access to mass transit facilities along Broward Boulevard, including bus shelters and is in very close proximity to SFRTA's Fort Lauderdale tri-rail station, for those cbstomers and employees who want to utilize the surrounding transit services.!' ' Broward County staff acknowledges that the adjacent unincorporated area may. benefit from the amendment by providing potential employment opportunities and additional $hopping options. However, it is also felt that a comtylercial development of the scale proposed may als9:adversely impact existing Central County Community businesses and potential commercial redevelopment via the reduction of current planned residential growth and the addition of 24.6 acres of.commercial uses. Also, the proposed additional commercial use may significantly impact the surrbunding roadway network. : i : Therefore, at this time, staff recommends the following: 1. That the Applicant coordinate, prior to the first Broward County Planning Council public hearing, with Central County Community representatives and stakeholders, including the Central County Community Advisory Board, to present the proposed. amendment and adequately address questions and concerns that may be raised. : 1 :.

34 Barbara Blake-Boy, Broward County Planning Council PC 13-3 Page 3 March 18, That C.ounty staff be kept informed of the traffic impact analysis being prepared in coordination with the Broward County Planning Council's review. 3. If the amendment is approved, consistent with FUALUE Policies , ,. Urban Design Element Objective 18.4., Policy , and CCCRP Policy 7.3., Broward County ~taff encourages the Applicant to provide infrastructure which allows for safe and convenient acqess to b.icycle, pedestrian and transit facilities which will benefit potential employees and customer's who reside in the surrounding neighborhoods, including the Unincorporated Area. County staff will update this memorandum as may be appropriate. If you have any questions, please contact Glenn Amoruso, Principal Planner, of th$ Planning and Environmental Regulation Division staff at or gamoruso@broward.org ' HS/GA cc: File ; ; :.. '! : : ;. ' :. ; l '

35 AGENDA ITEM #8 UPDATE- PROPOSED RENTAL REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION PROGRAM

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37 AGENDA ITEM #9 RECOMMEDED CENTRAL COUNTY COMMUNITY STAFF PRIORITIES

38 B" 'OWARD 1 COUNTY FLORIDA Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION DIVISION 1 North University Drive, Suite 102-A Plantation, Florida FAX TO: FROM: The Honorable Chair and Members Central County Community Advisory Board Henry Sniezek, Board liais~y~ DATE: April 9, 2013 SUBJECT: Recommended Central County Community County Staff Priorities As the Board is aware, the Central County Community Redevelopment Plan includes several Policies which speak to consideration of past redevelopment plans and programs (e.g. Policy 1.4, Policy 6.1, Policy 6.5) to assist in the identification of effective strategies to promote the general welfare of the Community. In this light, staff recently reviewed the following: 1. Neighborhood Enhancement Plans 2. Central County Redevelopment Plan (1986) 3. Central County Area Revitalization Plan (1998) 4. Broward County Community Design Guidebook 5. Draft CRA Plan (2003) 6. Draft NW 27th Avenue Corridor Study (2004) 7. Modified CRA Plan (2005) 8. NW 2ih Avenue Mini-Charette (2005) 9. THOR Corridor Pilot Study (2008) 10. Sunrise Boulevard Multi-Modal Corridor Study (2002) A major finding of our recent review is that, over the years within the various studies and evaluations, several core issues have been consistently raised, which, as of this writing, remain issues for the community. A select summary of these issues is presented below for your consideration : Broward County Board of County Commissioners Sue Gunzburger Dale V.C. Holness Kristin Jacobs Martin David Klar Chip LaMarca Stacy Ritter Tim Ryan Barbara Sharief Lois Wexler

39 Page 2 Residential a. Preserve and encourage single family home ownership throughout the community via land acquisition, development programs, codes and code enf~rc~ment, zoning and land use planning. Commercial/Employment a. Address inadequate lot depths along commercial/employment corridors. b. Reorient zoning and codes to be supportive of existing and future viable commercial/employment uses. c. Promote appropriate mixed residential/commercial uses along major roadways. d. Identify potential significant economic generators that can be utilized or attracted to the community, such as historic resources, tourist attractions and/or major employers. e. Small business loan programs. Community Infrastructure a. Street lights. b. Shade trees/landscaping. c. Sidewalks. d. Signage.. e. Access to transit and associated shelters. f. Greenways/Biueways. General Quality of Life a. Educational programs for all ages, including job training. b. Identify and promote a 11 Sense of Place" and community heritage. As the Board may be aware, current County staff seeks to prioritize the use of time and resources as we move into the implementation phase of the Central County Community Redevelopment Plan. In this context, we believe an d recommend that the focus for the near-term work program would be for staff to addre$s several of the previously identified issues that are still of current interest.

40 Page 3 RECOMMENDED PRIORITIES To establish a prioritized staff work plan utilizing the above select summary as a specific guide, the priority plan below is presented for the Board's consid eration: 1. Pres.ent a "report card" on policies, programs and activities focused on the preservation and promotion of single family home ownership. (July CCCAB meeting) 2. Prepare a specific analysis and implementation plan, including funding estimates, to (re)establish commercial/employment co rridors with adequate lot depth. (July CCCAB meeting) 3. Thoroughly review both Zoning and Code Enforcement criteria to identify modifications to ensure support of viable commercial/employment activity within the community. (Status Report- July CCCAB meeting and Final Report- October CCCAB meeting) 4. Prepare an Economic Development Plan for Central County. {Status Report - July CCCAB meeting and Final Report- October CCCAB meeting) 5. Utilize the County's recently established "Complete Streets Team" as a forum to identify potential Central County roadway and transit infrastructure improvements. (July and October CCCAB meetings) 6 Utilize the criteria ofthe "Redevelopment Capital Program" (anticipated to be recommended to the County Commission in the near future) to identify and evaluate proposed Central County job creation/economic development infrastructure projects. (Status Report - July CCCAB meeting and Final Recommendation(s)- October and January CCCAB meetings).. 7. Identify existing and feasible "tool box" to permit appropriate mixed residential/commercial uses along major community roadways.- (October CCCAB meeti"ng) 8. Request the County Historical Commission to identify potential historic resources in the Central County Community. (July and October CCCAB meetings)

41 Page Fulfill Policies 3.2, 4.4, 5.2, 5.3, and 7.3 of the Central County Community Redevelopment Plan to evaluate street lights, shade trees/landscaping, sidewalks, signage, access to transit and associated shelters, and greenways/blueways. {Final reports presented at the October and January CCCAB meetings). 10. Finalize a Central County Community website and initiate first Central County Community newsletter. (July CCCAB meeting) Comments and suggestions from the Board would be welco.me. Staff is available to discuss at your convenience. I Attachment ~.

42 ATTACHMENT 1

43 ATTACHMENT CENTRAL COUNTY COMMUNITY- PRIORITIES CHECKLIST Report Card on Preservation and Promotion of Single Family Home Ownership 2. Re-establish Commercial/Employment Corridors with Adequate lot Depth 3. Review of Commercial/Employment Area Code and Zoning ~riteria 4. Economic Development Plan for Central County 5. New Central County Roadway and Transit Infrastructure Improvements _, 6. New Job Creation/Economic Development Infrastructure 7. Mixed Use Residential/Commercial Toolbox 8. Historical Commission Review 9. Evaluation of Street lighting 10. Evaluation of Shade Trees/Landscaping 11. Evaluation of Sidewalks, Signage, Access to Transit and Transit Shelters,, ,

44 Page 2 -Attachment 12. Evaluation of Greenways/Biueways 13. Central County Community Website 14. Central County Community Newsletter