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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/24/1984� � r Wednesday, October 24, 1984 The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, met in Regular Session at the County Commission Chambers, 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, Florida, on Wednesday, October 24, 1984, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. Present were Patrick B. Lyons, Vice Chairman; William C. Wodtke, Jr., Margaret C. Bowman, and Richard N. Bird. Chairman Scurlock was out of the County on County business. Also present were Michael J. Wright, County Administrator; Chris Paull, Assistant Attorney to the Board of County Commissioners; L.S. "Tommy" Thomas, Intergovernmental Relations Director; and Barbara Bonnah, Deputy Clerk. Vice Chairman Lyons called the meeting to order. Reverend Robert Dickinson, Asbury Methodist Church, gave the invocation and Administrator Wright led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA Administrator Wright requested the addition to today's Agenda of a discussion re sewage disposal problems at Blue Cypress Lake. Assistant County Attorney Chris Paull requested the addition of two items: 1) Consideration of exercise our options on four different sites for the west County sewage treatment plant. 2) Authorization for Solin & Associates to do the last two phases of the Zoning Code. Commissioner Lyons requested a brief discussion re the possible harmful effect to the Indian River by the building of new marinas, piers, etc. OCT 241984 J rr,- OCT 24 1994 11 -7 BOOK 58 FA,E 704 ON MOTION by Commissioner Bowman, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously, (4-0, Chairman Scurlock being absent) added the above items to today's Agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vice Chairman Lyons asked if there were any additions or corrections to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 19, 1984. There were none. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously, (4-0, Chairman Scurlock being absent) approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of 9/19/84, as written. Vice Chairman Lyons asked if there were any additions or corrections to the Minutes of the Special Meeting of September 26, 1984. There were none. ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously, (4-0, Chairman Scurlock being absent) approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of 9/26/84, as written. CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Wodtke removed Item B from the Consent Agenda for discussion. A. Report Received and placed on file in the Office of the Clerk: Annual Reports for Fiscal Year Ending 9/30/84 for: Freda Wright, Clerk of the Circuit Court R. T. "Tim" Dobeck, Sheriff David C. Nolte, Property Appraiser Gene E. Morris, Tax Collector 2 B. IRC Bid #222 - (1) Single Man Aerial Lift The Board reviewed the following memo dated 10/8/84: TO: Board of County Commissioners DATE: October 8, 1984 FILE: i THRU: Michael Wright SUBJECT: IRC BID #222 - (1) Single Man County Administrator Aerial Lift FROM: ��u �,� ���'�,REFERENCES: Carolyn(600drich, Manager Purchas'hg Department 1. Description and Conditions Bids were received October 1, 1984 at 11:00 A.M. for IRC #222 - (1) Single Man Aerial Lift for the Traffic Engineering Department. 20 Bid Proposals were sent out. Of the 6 Proposals received, 2 were No Bids". 2. Alternatives and Analysis The low bid for the single man aerial lift was submitted by Hobbs Equipment Co., West Palm Beach, F1. in the amount of $14,995.00. The bid meets all specifications. Adding the optional Hammer drill and chain saw would put the total over the $15,000.00 budgeted. 3. Recommendation and Funding It is recommended that IRC #222 be awarded to the low bidder, Hobbs Equipment, for the aerial lift without options. Delivery 60 - 75 days after receipt of Purchase Order. There is $15,000.00 budgeted in Account #111-245-541-66-42. Commissioner Wodtke noticed that there is only a $355 difference in the bids received from the Sebastian firm and the West Palm Beach firm. Administrator Wright advised that was taken into consideration, but the West Palm Beach firm was the lowest bidder, but Traffic Engineer Mike Orr considered the lift from Hobbs superior to the lift from Sebastian. 3 OCT 24 1984 600K 58 FAucr. "u-5 r . � I OCT 24 1994 Booz 58 F,kGE 706 ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board by a vote of 3-1, (Commissioner Wodtke dissenting and Chairman Scurlock being absent) awarded IRC Bid #222, to the low bidder, Hobbs Equipment Co., in the amount of $14,995, for (1) single man aerial lift, as recommended by Purchasing Manager Goodrich. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 1840 25th Street Vero Beach, Florida 32960 BID TABULATION BID NO. DATE OF OPENING IRC BID #222 1 Oct. 2, 1984 BID TITLE ONE SINGLE MAN AERIAL LIFT i ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE NO. o UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE 1. One Single Ma Aerial Lift 1 Each NB NB 21069 00 16502 00 1535 00 1499 00 2. Tool s, 1/2 In Hammer Drill- (optional)1 Each ? 776 00 875 00 NB 1987 00 x Ar 4!r O h 4� ,tr Q? �^ J4 >,0 17 a -Z4 i ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE NO. UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE 1. One Single Ma Aerial Lift 1 Each NB NB 21069 00 16502 00 1535 00 1499 00 2. Tool s, 1/2 In Hammer Drill- (optional)1 Each ? 776 00 875 00 NB 1987 00 0 00 NB 767 00 PROCLAMATION - ARTS FESTIVAL WEEK Vice Chairman Lyons read the following proclamation aloud and presented it to Kenneth Macht, Chairman of the Indian River Arts Council, who thanked the Board for their cooperation in helping to make the week a success. 4 7 L P R O C L A M A T I O N WHEREAS, The Indian River Arts Council, will sponsor an ARTS FESTIVAL WEEK; and WHEREAS, The Indian River Arts Council is a newly organized not-for-profit corporation consisting of some twenty cultural groups from this area; and WHEREAS, The ARTS FESTIVAL WEEK gives Indian River County recognition as a focal point of culture and art appreciation all along the east..,coast of Florida; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA That the week of November 3rd through November 10th, 1984 be designated as ARTS FESTIVAL WEEK BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED That the Board, on behalf of itself and the citizens of this County, expresses appreciation to the Indian River Arts Council for giving this fine program to our community and urges the citizens of the County to support the ARTS FESTIVAL WEEK, both in spirit and financially. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA ATTEST: p Freda Wright, ClJerk 5 OCT 2 4 1984 L2 � C Don C. curlock, Jr , Chairman BOOKParr JU OCT 24 1994 BOOK Far,E 708 RECISION OF FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR HIDDEN HAMMOCK SUBDIVISION The Board reviewed the following memo dated 10/11/84: TO: The Honorable Members DATE: October 11, 1984 FILE: of the Board of County Commissioners DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: SUBJECT: Ro ert M. Keats g, CP Planning & Development Director THROUGH Mary Jane V. Goetzfried Chief, Current Development Section RECISION OF FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR HIDDEN HAMMOCK SUBDIVISION FROM: Clare Z. Poupard, AICP REFERENCES: Hid. Hammock Staff Planner A&P DIS:CLARE 1-11 It is requested that the following information be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting on October 24,:1984. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: Hidden Hammock Subdivision received final plat approval on June 2, 1982. This approval was granted by the Board, subject to the condition that the applicant post a cash bond in the amount of $94,770. This bond was to cover the cost of completing the subdivision's on-site improvements. At the time final plat approval was granted, none of the required improvements had been completed. The County has no record that the required $94,770 bond was ever posted. For that reason, staff contacted the applicant on May 15, 1984, informing him that the bond was required. The applicant was further informed that if the bond was not submitted, the County would begin the process of invalidating the final plat. The applicant is unable to provide the County with the financial surety which is required. But he is requesting that, if the Board of County Commissioners does invalidate his final plat, an extension of his preliminary plat approval be granted. The reason for this request is that the applicant currently has preliminary plat approval for the second phase of the subject development. Hidden Hammock Unit II Subdivision received an extension of preliminary plat approval which is scheduled to expire on December 1, 1985. The applicant is requesting that when the Board of County Commissioners takes formal action nullifying the plat of Hidden Hammock Unit I they grant an extension of the preliminary plat until December 1, 1985. This will allow the applicant to complete both phases of the project at the same time. ALTERNATIVES -AND ANALYSIS: When the Board of County Commissioners considers a request for an extension of preliminary plat approval, they usually grant one, 18 month, extension. Thus, in cases where an extension is granted, there is a 36 month development period. The first phase of Hidden Hammock Subdivision was granted preliminary approval on March 3, 1982. Therefore, this subdivision has been in the review process for 31 months. If an extension were granted until December 1, 1985, the plat will have been in the review process for 45 months. This is a longer development period than is normally allowed by the Board. 0 However, there have been some extenuating circumstances in this case, which the Board of -County Commissioners should consider. At the time that this plat received final plat approval, the County did not have a procedure for collecting bond money for the completion of subdivisions. Therefore, while it is the developer's responsibility to meet all conditions of plat approval, the County did not pursue the completion of this imposed condition. Also, it seems that the applicant did not have full understanding of his responsibilities in meeting the condition of his subdivision approval. It was the applicant's belief that the required bond could be submitted at any time. The applicant is now aware that before the granting of final plat approval by the Board of County Commissioners, the subdivision must be completed, or surety for its completion submitted to the County. RECOMMENDATION: Based on its review of this application, staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners take formal action nullifying the final plat of Hidden Hammock Subdivision, and extending the development's preliminary plat approval until December 1, 1985. If the applicant is unable to find funding for, or complete the project, in this time, the preliminary approval will lapse. Staff Planner Clare Poupard confirmed that this plat was never recorded in the public records. B. T. Cooksey, attorney representing the owner, advised that no lots have been sold in this subdivision. The problem is that the bonding was tied into the financing, and since the financing has not gone through, the bond was not posted. There are attempts to do that now and when the financing goes through, the bond will be posted. Mrs. Poupard explained that prior to 1982 the County did not have a specific, formal procedure for collecting bonds. Commissioner Lyons was concerned that we might set a precedent here and asked if we would lose any control by this action. Planning & Development Director Robert Keating believed that we would, in fact, gain control because the owner would have to go back to the preliminary plat phase of the project and either would have to put in the improvements prior to final plat approval or make arrangements to bond the improvements. The bonding requirements of the new subdivision ordinance are much 7 BOOK 58 FAGS 709 OCT 2 4 1984 OCT 2 4 1984 BOOK 58 f �:;E 710 -7 more stringent and call for posting 1150 of the engineer's certified cost estimate for the improvements. Mr.Keating felt that the present procedures are much more detailed now, and this type of situation could not occur. Although the owner would be under the old ordinance, the plan is in conformance with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and exceeds the requirements of the Zoning Code and the subdivision ordinance. ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously, (4-0, Chairman Scurlock being absent) rescinded the final plat approval for Hidden Hammock Subdivision and extended the preliminary plat approval to coincide with Phase II, which will expire in December, 1985; for the reasons of access to Phase I being through Phase II and that it would coincide with the complete development of the property, and would not set a precedent. PUBLIC HEARING - BOAN AND COUNTY -INITIATED JOINT REQUEST TO REZONE 25.12 ACRES FROM AGRICULTURAL AND COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO SINGLE-FAMILY DISTRICT - VERO TROPICAL GARDENS The hour of 9:15 o'clock A.M. having passed, the Deputy Clerk read the following Notice with Proof of Publication attached, to wit: VERO BEACH PRESS -JOURNAL Published Daily Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER: STATE OF FLORIDA Before the undersigned authority personally appeared J. J. Schumann, Jr. who on oath says that he is Business Manager of the Vero Beach Press -Journal, a daily newspaper published at Vero Beach in Indian River County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being a z &--� in the matter of in the � 1-k1,644) � y Court, was pub- lished in said newspaper in the issues of 1- 644) Affiant further says that the said Vero Beach Press -Journal is a newspaper published at Vero Beach, in said Indian River County, Florida, and that the said newspaper has heretofore been continuously published in said Indian River County, Florida, each daily and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Vero Beach, in said Indian River Coun- ty, Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement; and affiant further says that he has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in the said newspaper. Sworn to and subscribed before met s IZ day of &&6t)A.D. 19 �— • usi ss nager) d, "-I,— (Clerk of the Circuit Court, Indian Rivr ounty, Florida) (SEAL) NOTICg - Is11BLIC EARING Notice of hearing initiated by Indian River County to consider the adopts of a County or- dinance rezoning land from 1, Commercial District and A, Agricultural Dis sot, to R-1, Sin- gle -Family District. The subj property is lo- cated north of State•. Road• 60 0th Street) and west of.l-g5. ' r The subject property Is desc bed as: - Lots 141 inclusive, Block Lots 1-14 Inclusive, Block BB Lots 1-8 inclusive, Block CC Lots 1-8 Inclusive, Block DD Lots t-8 Inclusive, Block EE Lots 1-8 inclusibe; Block FF . Lots 142 Inclusive, Block 00 Lots 1-9 inclusive, Block HH Lots 1-7 inclusive, Block II : = Lots 1-5 inclusive; Block JJ - Lots 1-5 Inclusive, Block KK Unnumbered Lot in Block KK -Lot 1A; and Lots 1-9 inclusive, BI LL tl ots:la�0 $nclusive and ,Lot 10 _:Block ; MM –Lots 1Aand 10A, and Lots 1-10,�ficlu- issue, Block NN Lots 1-8 Inclusive Block Oo Lots 1-9 inclusive, Block Z e Lots 1-0 Inclusive, Block Y , ro .;;..Yero 5 roPical Gardens. Unit 2, flat Book,; 5, Page 84A, now Iying and being'in In- - dlan River County. Florida " A public hearing at which pardss in interest and citizens shall have an opportunity to .be heard, will be held by the Board of County Com- missioners of Indian'River County, Florida_ ,.in the County Commission Chambers .of"the County Admintatration Building,' located' at :1840„25th Street, Vero Beach, Florida, on Wednesday, Oct' ober 24, 19M, at 9:15 a m # ill If any person decides to appeal any desision I on the above matter. he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and for, such' pur- poses, he/she may need to ensure theta verba- tim record of the proceedings. is made, which in- cludes testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. + Indian River County .: Gql A Board of County Commissioners ; Chairman C. Scurlock 4r y Oct 4 16, 1984. The Board reviewed the following memo dated 9/14/84: TO: The Honorable Members of the Board of County Commissioners DATE: September 14, 1984 FILE: DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: SUBJECT.- Robert UBJECT:Robert M. Keatin , A Planning & Development Director BOAN & COUNTY - INITIATED REQUEST TO REZONE 25.12 ACRES FROM A, AGRICULTURAL AND C-1, COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, TO R-1, SINGLE-FAMILY DISTRICT FROM: chard Shearer, AICP REFERENCES: Chief, Long -Range Planning Boan ZC RICH It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting of October 24, 1984. 9 OCT 24 1984 B00K 58 P,,U,F 711 OCT 2 4 �g�� BOOK 58 PAGE 712 DESCRIPTION & CONDITIONS Larry Boan, an agent for the owners of 15 lots, and Indian River County, are requesting to rezone 25.12 acres including 152 lots of Vero Tropical Gardens subdivision located west of I-95 and north of State Road 60 from A, Agricultural District, and C-1, Commercial District, to R-1, Single -Family District (up to 6.2 units/acre). The owners are proposing to build houses on these lots. On September 13, 1984, the Planning. and Zoning Commission voted 5 -to -0 to recommend approval of this request. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS In this section, an analysis of the existing land use pattern will be presented as well as a discussion of the future land uses as established in the land use element of the Comprehensive Plan. Existing Land Use Pattern The subject property is part of an undeveloped platted subdivision. North of the subject property is undeveloped land zoned A. East of the subject property is undeveloped land zoned A and C-1. South of the subject property, across State Road 60, is undeveloped land zoned C-1 and the Hibiscus Airport zoned A. West of the subject property are citrus groves zoned A. Future Land Use Pattern The Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property and the land west and south of it as MD -1, Medium -Density Residential 1 (up to 8 units/acre). The land north and west of the subject property is designated as AG, Agricultural (up to .2 units/acre). In addition, there is a 300 acre commercial/ industrial node at the intersection of I-95 and State Road 60. The subject property is made up of 152 lots which range in size from 7,000 to 7,500 square feet. The minimum lot size in the R-1 district is 7,000 square feet. A rezoning to R-1 would be consistent with the MD -1 land use designation. Transportation System The subject property has access Place, 21st Lane, 22nd Street, Street, Walker Avenue, 96th classified as local streets or subject property is one blc (classified as an arterial str of the subject property under l average annual daily trips. Environment to 20th Place, 20th Lane, 21st 23rd Street, 24th Street, 25th Avenue and 98th Avenue (all the Thoroughfare Plan). The ck north of State Road 60 aet). The maximum development -1 zoning would generate 1,500 The subject property is not designated as environmentally sensitive nor is it in a flood -prone area. 10 Utilities County water and wastewater facilities are not available for the subject property. RECOMMENDATION Based on the above analysis, including the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation, staff recommends approval of this request. Richard Shearer, Chief of Long -Range Planning, reported that Planning has received requests from owners of 15 lots in Vero Tropical Garden Subdivision to rezone their property from Commercial and Agricultural to Single -Family District, and the reason this rezoning request is partly County -initiated is that rather than rezoning 15 individual lots scattered throughout the area, staff went ahead and added some additional lots to square off the boundaries. Commissioner Wodtke asked if we were going to run into the same problem with setbacks that were encountered in the Paradise Park rezoning situation and Mr. Shearer explained that none of these lots have frontage on SR -60. Administrator Wright reported that the streets in the subdivision were almost impassable Vice Chairman Lyons opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Larry Boan, owner of two lots and agent representing owners of 15 lots, spoke in favor of the rezoning which would allow these people to build homes on their property. He reported that although the roads running east and west are barely passable, the road running north and south (98th Avenue) provides adequate access into the subdivision. Roy Kindel informed the Board that he is building a home at 9685 26th Street, which is presently zoned agricultural, and is living on his property in a trailer until his home is finished in December. Wayne McDonough, Attorney representing Jim Malatino, owner of three lots which are currently zoned commercial, pointed out 11 OCT 24 1984 Boa 5$ FACE713 WWI OCT 24 1994 BOOK 58 FACE714 on the following map his client's property, which consists of the three darkened lots located on the very southern boundary of the subject land abutting 20th Place. J Ko -J 5' 93-95' 1170 117 47 70 " 70' 75' Lo ° ~ v ° W O - � m 10 m °69552' 6 7 8 9 5� 6 7 8 Z •A X64 77 7C' 2 t I -A 4 3 2 t Q 70' 75' I� `r Q vy t ii5 23 RD. STREET J Ko -J 5' 93-95' 1170 117 47 70 " 70' 75' Lo ° ~ I v �" m 10 2 `s• 6 s.7 ti 5 6 7 8 I. ,W4 � o 3 2 ,1 4 ?Cy •A X64 77 7C' 1 ti .. 1 l!�• Q Q 22m U t' 111.94' 70 _ 7 7` IOC 75 120.72' p y ' r J'' 0 a c W ° 4 --5 ' �. 8 1 9 IC a 5 ig 7 80 0 .. 4690 70' �. 21 $T 1 752 TO' 106.33' O 2.1yl . a cc) 76778 " 0 e 971.7 CID X75 70' 70' 7 b� 97.50 70' " ,TO • 75'- C` ~ J ' - 7 8 9 10 1 112.30 � � ZJ► 8b. ti 1 10243' 7G .t 70' 75' 2 r -o e 75' 70 70' 6,75' 106.33 Ip �;r . S• 1 ai 1 D � �� -'29 112.30 � � ZJ► 1 n.3� 70' 70' 7fi' 20 T H LANE 1 12 T 0.102 79' 130 ' � 7 7u' IL•5.80' TH pLAC>✓ „247.47' 100 " { IUO' S2i N (? C_1 C 3 C-4 r-5 -L -� f , ,• STATE 96AP too a 0 12 Attorney McDonough requested the Board to consider redefining the boundary by holding the line of the rezoning at the northern boundary of these three lots. He noted that Mr. Boan has no objection to allowing Mr. Malatino to retain his present C-1 zoning. The gray line depicts the current C-1 zoning boundary, which separates a block of lots. Consequently, they feel that what they are proposing today is neither unprecedented nor unreasonable. If the Commission allows this property to remain C-1, it would be consistent with the surrounding property as Rampmaster is right across the street from Mr. Malatino's property. He then presented photographs of the commercial uses in the area, and further noted that Mr. Malatino did not have the opportunity to present his interests at the Planning & Zoning meeting in September as he did not receive notice of that meeting. Mr. Shearer explained that since Mr. Malatino purchased this property just recently, he did not receive a notice of the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting of September 13, 1984 because it takes approximately 3-4 weeks to have the names changed on the tax rolls. Attorney Paull confirmed that Florida statute requires that a notice be sent to the owner at the last known address, and, therefore, the previous owner of Mr. Malatino's property must have received the notice of the P&Z meeting. Commissioner Bird felt that when commercial property abuts residential, there should be a some sort of buffer, separate the zoning districts, such as a road, a canal, etc., Attorney McDonough believed that if the property is allowed to remain C-1 this problem could be solved at a later date with some sort of a man-made buffer. Commissioner Lyons was concerned about the proposed boundary line cutting through the middle of the block between 20th Lane and 21st Street. 13 OCT 24 1984 BoOx 58 PAGE 715 _I OCT 24 1984 Boost �a James Malatino objected to his property being rezoned residential as he had bought it knowing that it was commercial. He also was concerned about people building homes in back of the commercial property where their front yards would be facing the back of a commercial establishment, such as a convenience store or a gas station. If the boundary line cut through the middle of the block, he noted that a privacy fence could be built to separate commercial from residential. Commissioner Bird -felt with staff's recommendation there at least would be a road between commercial and residential property, whereas under Mr. Malatino's proposal, someone's home could be just a few feet from a commercial structure. He noted that we have not heard from owners of lots 1, 5 and 6 which are on each side of Mr. Malatino's three lots. Mr. Malaltino advised that he was unable to contact the owners of Lots 5 & 6, and the owner of Lot 1 is out of town. Commissioner Lyons asked if anyone else wished to be heard. There were none. ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously (4-0) closed the public hearing. Commissioner Bowman asked what would happen if the C-1 line was moved down to 20th Lane. Mr. Shearer repeated staff's feeling that 20th Place would be a good place to draw the line. He explained that there would be 249 -ft. lots fronting on SR -60 which would give plenty of room to meet the setbacks and put a nice buffer at the back of those yards. Residences could be built on the north side of 20th Place and there wouldn't be the worry of trying to develop a commercial building on a lot only 110 feet wide and also providing adequate buffering to a house north of it. He pointed out that most people spend more time in their backyards than their front yards. 14 Commissioner Lyons believed that residents would be worse off with the road being the dividing line than with having the front of a home face the back of a commercial establishment. He felt it would be better to have the boundary line run between lots and have a buffer. Mr. Shearer thought that we could control certain variables at the time of site plan review process. Commissioner Bird asked Mr. Boan if he had any problems with his lots backing up to commercial property, and Mr. Boan said he has no problem, but, of course, he could not speak for the owners of the other two lots who were not present today. Commissioner Bird noticed that we have had a rash of these situations lately and thought there must be an easier way to solve these problems. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, that the Board adopt Ordinance 84-74, rezoning the subject property from Agricultural and Commercial to Single -Family District with the southern boundary line separating commercial from residential running through the middle of Blocks GG and Y, rather than running down 20th Place. Director Keating advised that when staff makes a recommendation to enlarge the node at I-95 and SR -60, consideration will be given to including the C-1 property which was discussed today. Commissioner Bird believed that at some point we should bite the bullet and rezone the remainder of this subdivision to residential because if it is left as Agricultural we continuously will be having people come in with rezoning requests. Director Keating noted that there are a number of alternatives to be considered as the area is generally designated as Medium -Density Residential. 15 OCT 24 1984 BOOK 58 FAISE 71.7 OCT 2.4 1984 BOOK THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. The Motion was voted on and carried 4-0, Chairman Scurlock being absent. ORDINANCE NO. 84-74 58 F�,F 718 WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, did publish and send its Notice of Intent to rezone the hereinafter described property and pursuant thereto held a public hearing in relation thereto, at which parties in interest and citizens were heard; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, that the Zoning Ordinance of Indian River County, Florida, and the accompanying Zoning Map, be amended as follows: 1. That the Zoning Map be changed in order that the following described property situated in Indian River County, Florida, to -wit: Lots 1-11 inclusive, Block AA Lots 1-14 inclusive, Block BB Lots 1-8 inclusive, Block CC Lots 1-8 inclusive, Block DD Lots 1-8 inclusive, Block EE Lots 1-8 inclusive, Block FF Lots 7-12 inclusive, Block GG Lots 1-9 inclusive, Block HH Lots 1-7 inclusive, Block II Lots 1-5 inclusive, Block JJ Lots 1-5 inclusive, Block KK Unnumbered Lot in Block KK Lot 1A, and Lots 1-9 inclusive, Block LL Lots 1-10 inclusive, and Lot 10A, Block MM Lots lA and 10A, and Lots 1-10 inclusive, Block NN Lots 1-8 inclusive, Block 00 Lots 1-9 inclusive, Block Z Lots 4-6 inclusive, Block Y Vero Tropical Gardens; Unit 2, Plat Book 6, Page 64A, now lying and being in Indian River County, Florida. Be changed from C-1, Commercial District and A, Agricul- tural District, to R-1, Single -Family District. All with the meaning and intent and as set forth and described in said Zoning Regulations. 16 7 1 Approved and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida on this 24th day of October, 1984. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER.COUNTY BY: -,,� C_ DON C. SC RLOCK, JR. Chairman Acknowledgment by the Department of State of the State of Florida this 2nd day of Nov. , 1984, Effective Date: Acknowledgment from the Department of State received on this 7th day of Nov. , 1984, at 11A M./P.M. and filed in the office of the Clerk of the Board of ounty Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFNat2ENCY. , Copnty Attorney PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE RELATING TO SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AT TRANSFER STATION SITES The hour of 9:30 o'clock having passed, the Deputy Clerk read the following Notice with Proof of Publication attached, to wit: VERO BEACH PRESS -JOURNAL Published Daily Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER: STATE OF FLORIDA Before the undersigned authority personally appeared J. J. Schumann, Jr. who on oath says that he is Business Manager of the Vero Beach Press -Journal, a daily newspaper published at Vero Beach in Indian River County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being a In the matter of,Q in the ��yy"",o--��� // ,/ Court, was pub- lished in said newspaper in the issues of i:Ve�LAL-{/� 4 4 �Y Affiant further says that the said Vero Beach Press -Journal is a newspaper published at Vero Beach, in said Indian River County, Florida, and that the said newspaper has heretofore been continuously published in said Indian River County, Florida, each daily and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Vero Beach, in said Indian River Coun- ty. Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement: and affiant further says that he has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in the said newspaper. q Sworn to and subscribed bef a mep:day of &64A.D. 19 l'rVIZ (Busi as ager) (Clerk of the Circuit Court, Indian Riv ounty, Florida) (SF -AQ 17 OCT 2 4 1994 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE The Board of County. Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, will conduct a Public Hearing on October 24, 1984, at 9:30 a.m. in the Commission Chambers at the County Adminis- tration Building,- 1840 25th Street,. Vero Beach, Florida, to consider the adoption of an Ordi- hencp entitled: r...'• _ ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AT TRANSFER STATION SITES; PROVID- ING FOR DEFINITIONS; . CREATING SECTION 13-12.2, GOVERNING USE OF TRANSFER STATION SITES; PROVID- ING FOR PENALTIES; CODIFICATION; SEVERABILITY, AND EFFECTIVE DATE. If any person. decides to appeal a decision made on the above matter, a record of the pro- i ceedings will be required for such purposes, and he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based. Indian River County Board of County Commissioners Don C. Scurlock Jr. Chairman Oct. 5, 1984. 7 BOOK 58 P1,1r,E 719 J OCT 2 4 1994 BOOK 58 PnE 720. Intergovernmental Relations Director Tommy Thomas presented staff's recommendation for adoption of the proposed ordinance which will restrict dumping at transfer sites to household garbage. He explained that there has been an increasing problem of heavy articles being dumped at these sites, such as stuffed furniture, stoves, refrigerators, etc. Commissioner Bird requested that adequate warning signs be posted at the transfer sites. Assistant County Attorney Chris Paull believed that this ordinance probably could not be enforced directly through the Code Enforcement Board, according to some of the Attorney General's opinions, but violations could be taken into court. Director Thomas advised that the biggest problem in the past year has been the dumping of grass cuttings by lawn maintenance companies. Commissioner Bowman questioned the definition of "trash", and Commissioner Lyons felt that the definition of household rubbish is too broad because in order for the County to keep from having a serious litter problem, we should not expect people to separate bottles and cans from household rubbish. Director Thomas believed that if the Board liberalizes the ordinance, we will need more transfer sites and garbage trucks. Commissioner Lyons could understand that, but he thought that we are already getting regular household trash at the transfer sites and passing this ordinance would not change that. He also was concerned with passing an ordinance which we may not be able to enforce through the Code Enforcement Board. Director Thomas recommended that the Board pass this amended ordinance as an interim measure, unless the Board feels that perhaps we should take a look at the ordinance in its entirety. A lengthy discussion ensued re grass clippings from individual home owners compared to lawn maintenance services, and the Board agreed that it was unreasonable to expect private W M M M individuals to take their grass clippings to the landfill rather than the nearest transfer site. Commissioner Lyons opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard. There were none. ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously (4-0) closed the Public Hearing. The Board debated the definition of "garbage", "rubbish" and "household rubbish", and Attorney Paull recommended that the first sentence on Page 2 of the Ordinance should read "any item defined in Section 13-9 as a bulky item, industrial waste, trash, or rubbish, other than rubbish ordinary to household keeping, into a County transfer station." ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously (4-0) adopted Ordinance 84-75, relating to solid waste disposal at transfer station sites, with the amendment recommended by Attorney Paull. Commissioner Bowman felt we badly need a bulk refuse area somewhere in the north county, but Administrator Wright did not feel that economically we are ready to tackle a new landfill at this time. He explained that they are in the process of a rate study for the sanitary landfill which will include the transfer stations and possibly a different funding formula. The new study will be ready by spring and will point out specifics. 19 BOOK PAGEI �� OCT 24 1994 BOOK 58 PA,F 722 ORDINANCE NO. 84-75 ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AT TRANSFER STATION SITES; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS; CREATING SECTION 13-12.2, GOVERNING USE OF TRANSFER STATION SITES; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; CODIFICATION; SEVERABILITY, AND EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Board finds that the increasing use of its transfer station sites for the disposal of non -household items of a bulky or industrial nature prevents this system from serving its intended purpose; and WHEREAS, the intended purpose of the transfer station system is to provide convenient and readily available sites for collection of garbage of a household nature from all those per- sons not having regular neighborhood collection services or from those who otherwise find it necessary or convenient to deposit household garbage or similar items therein. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA as follows: SECTION ONE The definition for "transfer station," found in Section 13-9 of the Code of Laws and Ordinances of Indian River County, Florida, is hereby amended to read as follows: Transfer Station means a site and equipment designated by the County for the purpose of transferring certain refuse, as limited hereinafter, from collection vehicles to 1eFrg--h&u1- transport vehicles. SECTION TWO Section 13-12.2 of the Code of Laws and Ordinances of Indian River County, Florida, is hereby created to read as follows: USE OF TRANSFER STATIONS Transfer stations shall be used only for the disposal of items generally referred to as "garbage," as defined. It shall be unlawful and subject to the penalties provided in Section 13-13 -1- NOTE: Words in streek-thretigh-type are deletions from existing text; words underlined are additions. 20 for any person, business entity, firm or corporation to dispose of any item defined in Section 13-9 ,as a bulky item, industrial waste, trash, or rubbish, other than rubbish usual to housekeeping, into a County transfer station. SECTION THREE CODIFICATION The provisions of this ordinance shall be incorporated into the Code of Laws and Ordinances of Indian River County and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section", "article", or other appropriate word, and the sections of this ordinance may be renumbered or relettered to accomplish such purpose. SECTION FOUR SEVERABILITY If any section, subsection, sentence, part thereof, paragraph, phrase, or word of this ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, inoperative or void, such holdings shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance, and it shall be construed to have been the legislative intent to pass the ordinance without such unconstitutional, invalid or inoperative part. SECTION FIVE EFFECTIVE DATE The provisions of this ordinance shall become effective upon receipt from the Florida Secretary of State of official acknowledgment that this ordinance has been filed with the Depart- ment of State. Approved and adopted by the Board of County Commission- ers of Indian River County, Florida, on this 24th day of October, 1984. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA By DON C. SCURLOCK, JR Chairman -2- ATTEST: )� 21 FREDA WRIGHT, Clerk Bou 58 PAGE 723 -I OCT 24 1994 BOOK 58 PAGr74 Acknowledgment by the Department of State of the State of Florida this 2nd day of November 1984. Regarding Effective Date: Acknowledgment from the Department of State received on this 7th day of Nni7PmhPr , 1984, at ii-nQA.M./P.M. and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Cou- y Tommissioners of Indian River County, Florida. APPROVED IA FO LEGAL SUFNCY B` C Rttorney RELEVANT PROVISIONS FROM CURRENT ORDINANCE: Garbage means materials resultifig from the preparation, cooking and serving of food, market wastes, trimmings and other discarded matter from meat or produce, including containers in which packaged and any other matter, of any nature whatsoever, which is subject to decay, putrefaction and the generation of noxious or offensive gases or odors, or which, during or after decay, may serve as breeding or feeding material for flies or other germ carrying insects, or any container of the materials defined herein. Bulky items means any tangible item such as furniture, appliances, bicycles, motor vehicles or similar property not having a useful purpose to the owner or abandoned by the owner and not -included within the definition of garbage, garden trash, or rubbish. Rubbish shall mean refuse accumulations of paper, excelsior, rags or wooden or paper boxes or containers, sweepings, and all other accumulations of a nature other than garbage, which are usual to housekeeping and to the operation of stores, offices and other business places, also any bottles, cans or other containers which, due to their ability to retain water, may serve as breeding places for mosquitoes or other water breeding insects. Industrial wastes shall mean the waste products of canneries, slaughterhouses or packing plants, condemned food products, agricultural waste products, waste and debris from brick, concrete block, roofing shingle or tile plates, debris and wastes accumulated from land clearing, excavat- ing, building, rebuilding, and altering of buildings, structures, roads, streets, sidewalks or parkways and other solid waste products generated from industrial processing or manufacturing. Trash shall mean and include all horticultural trimmings and all accumulations of grass, weeds, palm fronds, leaves, flowers, shrubs, vines, tree limbs, and other similar accumulations incidental to yard keeping. (Ord. No. 77-39, 12-27-77) Sec. 13-13. Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this article shall be prosecuted by the prosecuting officer in the county, having authority to prosecute misdemeanors, and, upon conviction in a court having jurisdiction of misdemeanors, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment in the county -jail not to exceed sixty (60) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (Ord. No. 77-39,12-27-77) 22 M M M HUMANE SOCIETY REQUEST FOR SUBROGATION OF REVERTER CLAUSE Attorney Paull recalled that last May the County executed a deed with the Humane Society on their new site, which included a reverter clause in the event the property is no longer used for the same purpose. The Humane Society has received a commitment for a standby loan in the event they are not able to sell their present building before construction starts on the new site. The loan commitment is contingent upon the County subordinating the reverter clause in the deed, which means that the County's reversion would be subject to the first mortgage. The commitment simply reads that the commitment is subject to the following conditions: "that the County subordinate the reverter clause to allow First Bankers to record a properly executed first mortgage." Commissioner Lyons was concerned that should the Humane Society ever go out of business, that the property might be used for another purpose. Attorney Paul explained that we would still take ownership of the property in the reverter. It just would be subject to a first mortgage in favor of the bank. Therefore, we would have control over the use of the property providing we start payment on the mortgage. The $100,000 mortgage would be repayable over a 15 -year period with a balloon over 4 years. He understood that there is the possibility the mortgage will be paid off sooner once the present property is sold, and that there is also the possibility that the mortgage might never be taken out. This is just a standby commitment at this point. Andy Beindorf, an officer of the Humane Society, reported that they have received the bids for construction of the facility and they are looking at somewhere in the neighborhood of $450,000. They are presently $100,000 short and are in the process of getting the standby loan. Every lending institution they approached wanted the assurance that they would be in first position on the mortgage and the Humane Society is asking that 23 CT 2 41984 BOOK 58, pni-. 795 I OCT 24 1984 BOOK 58 pnF 7?6 7 the County subordinate the reverter clause over to another lender. Attorney Paull advised that the subordinate agreement would be written so that the reverter clause automatically kicks backs in when the mortgage is satisfied. Mr. Beindorf pointed out that there would be a facility worth approximately $500,000, which could go to public auction. He reminded the Board that the Humane Society has been in existence in Indian River County for over 25 years. Director Thomas had no problem with paying $100,000 for a $500,000 building, but pointed out that something could happen where the building was never completed. However, he understood that the Humane Society has a good deal of cash on hand that could be put up for escrow. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bowman, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird; Chairman Scurlock being absent and Commissioner Wodtke having left the meeting temporarily, the Board by a vote of 3-0, authorized the execution of a subordination agreement with respect to Paragraph 2 in the Quit -Claim Deed to the Humane Society, and authorized the Chairman's signature. AGREEMENT WILL BE PUT ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK WHEN FULLY EXECUTED AND RECEIVED TRI -PARTY AGREEMENT BETWEEN HRS, SHERIFF'S DEPT. AND IRC The Board reviewed the following memo dated 10/15/84: 24 TO: DATE: FI�.E: - October 15, The Board of County 198 Commissioners SUBJECT: Tri -Party Agreement between _ HRS, Sheriff's Dept. and Indian River County FROM:J es P. Wilson REFERENCES: istant County Attorney The attached contract has been set for your consideration on the October 24, 1984 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners. This contract provides means whereby Indian River County can be reim- bursed for service of process in certain child support enforcement actions. In the past, service fees and such actions were waived. Howev- er, pursuant to Florida Statute 409.2573 (1984), federal funds are now available through the HRS to reimburse 70% of the service costs of these actions. To facilitate the reimbursement of such service costs, HRS requires all participating counties to enter into contracts with the department. The attached contract accurately reflects the respective duties of the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, the Sheriff's Depart- ment and the County. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me. OMB Director Jeff Barton explained that basically this is an opportunity to recoup some of the costs that the County has incurred in serving certain types of papers. If the County enters into this agreement, the State has indicated they will begin reimbursing a portion of these costs. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman; Chairman Scurlock being absent and Commissioner Wodtke having left the meeting temporarily, the Board by a vote of 3-0, authorized the Chairman to sign the tri -party agreement with HRS and the Sheriff's Dept. on behalf of Indian River County. AGREEMENT WILL BE PUT ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK WHEN FULLY EXECUTED AND RECEIVED 25 OCT 2 4 1984 Boa 58 FATE 727 FF, - OCT 24 1984 BOOK 58 or, 72>8 EXERCISE OF OPTIONS ON FOUR SITES FOR WASTEWATER PLANT WEST OF VERO BEACH POSSIBLE TREATMENT PLANT SITES October 23, 1984 Owner Legal Size $/Acr, GRAVES All or part of: Tract 6 Tracts 10 and 11 or Tracts 6, 10 & 11 All in Sec. 18/33/39 BEACH BANK Tracts 6 and 7 in Sec. 24/33/38 39.49 Acres 9,000/Ac 79.13 Acres $9,000/Ac 118.62 Acres $9,000/Ac 79.28 Acres $8,000/Ac MONROE Groves 5 and 6, Tract 3 39.67 Acres $9,000/Ac and Grove 10, Tract 3 18.23 Acres $9,000/Ac in Sec. 13/33/38 57.90 Acres Total CATRON Tracts 2 and 7 in Sec. 14/33/38 78.82 Acres $9, 000 / Ac Attorney Chris Paull explained that these four sites vary in size, but the option price is approximately $9000 per acre for each, with the exception of the tract owned by the Beach Bank which is $8000 per acre. Four separate option contracts have been negotiated to date, giving the County the exclusive right 26 over the next 60 days to purchase any one or more of these properties for a pre -determined purchase price. The options at this point have cost the County nothing, and if one of the options is exercised, the County would have the period of five months during which to close on the property. The closing under each of the properties would be contingent upon the County arranging for financing and construction permitting. If the County fails to arrange for financing and does not go ahead with a piece of property they purchase after the option is exercised, the only cost to the County would be a nominal fee of $30 a month for rental of the property during the five-month period; therefore, the maximum exposure would be $150 per month. The one exception to this is that one owner felt it was necessary for him to receive $50 a month. Administrator Wright reported that we have provided the engineering company with maps of the tracts and they are doing a preliminary analysis to find the site that is the most cost effective from a pumping standpoint. When the analysis is completed, a site recommendation will be brought back to the Board. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman; Chairman Scurlock being absent and Commissioner Wodtke having left the meeting temporarily, the Board by a vote of 3-0, authorized staff to enter into the options as outlined, and authorized the Chairman's signature. OPTIONS ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK. SOLIN & ASSOCIATES Attorney Paull recalled that back in May the Board instructed Solin & Associates to work on the next two phases of the zoning code and at that time did not officially authorize the work on Phases 5 and 6. The County Attorney is recommending that 27 OCT 2 4 1984 aooK ���cF? L_ J ►� 1 OCT 2 4 1984 BOOK 58 ur,F.73 the Board formally authorize payment of Phases 5 and 6 in the amount of $11,200 per Solin's original proposal. Administrator Wright advised that this was a budgeted item and today's action is merely a housecleaning matter. Planning & Development Director Robert Keating explained that Solin is presently working on phases 5 and 6 which will be the last of the project. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board , Chairman Scurlock being absent and Commissioner Wodtke having left the meeting temporarily, the Board by a vote of 3-0, authorized payment in the amount of $11,200 for Phases 5 & 6 per the original proposal by Solin & Associates dated April 19, 1984. DISCUSSION RE EFFECT ON INDIAN RIVER BY THE BUILDING OF NEW MARINAS AND PIERS Commissioner Lyons noticed that the Department of Natural Resources has a lot of applications for dredge and fill, piers and marinas, and he did not feel comfortable with them as there is something very permanent about dealing with the river. He asked the Board to consider the feasibility of setting up an environmental committee to advise us on these matters. Attorney Paull advised that these applications are presently reviewed by Art Challacombe, who brings them to the Board if there are any negative findings. However, if the Board wishes them to change their procedure and bring them all before the Board, they will. Commissioner Bird thought that the applications were rather technical, and Commissioner Bowman suggested that in the future the applications be brought before the proposed environmental committee. 28 Commissioner Lyons explained that he was not asking for any action today, but just wanted the Commission to ponder the matter. REIMBURSEMENT OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR SEBASTIAN BOAT DOCK REPAIR The Board reviewed the following letter dated 9/19/84: ryo J City of Sebastian Jim Gallaghe��, : f_ '4POST OFFICE BOX 127 ❑ SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 Carol Carswell Mayor_ �' TELEPHONE (305) 589-5330 Finance Director September 19, 1984 Honorable Richard N. Bird County Commissioner Indian River County 1840 - 25th Street Vero Beach, Florida RE: Yacht Club Boat Ramp Renovation Dear Commissioner Bird: DISTRIBUTION LIST Coriirl=Iss:aiie;S AdrniniS',Lri LU -r Attorney persunnel Public VVOrks Cornjr,unity WcU• — Utilities ------- Finance Other we are enclosing copies of.checks and their documentation on the boat ramp. The cost of the additional work amounted to $2,861.15. George Schum requested that I send them to you as you had discussed .the possibility of our being reimbursed for the additional work. Very �truly y , rs, Carol Carswell Finance Director Commissioner Bird advised that the Parks & Recreation Committee unanimously recommended that the City of Sebastian be reimbursed. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, Chairman Scurlock being absent and Commissioner Wodtke having left the meeting temporarily, the Board by a vote of 3-0 authorized payment of $2,861.15 for the additional work at Sebastian Yacht Club boat ramp. OCT 24 1984 29 Boa 58 FqF. �r . OCT 2:x.1984 APPOINTMENT TO COUNTY -WIDE RECREATION COMMITTEE The Board reviewed the following resume: RESUME 589-2879 Phone BOOK 58 wu-f 732 DAN PREUSS Resident of Indian River County P.O. Box 581 since 1979. Sebastian, Florida 32958 Real Estate Broker in Sebastian; Board of Exchange Club Sebastian; Board of Exchange Club Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse; Volunteer Friend Youth Guidance,Indian River County; Board Member of Parks and Recreation for City of Sebastian. Graduate of University of Miami, 1965. Commissioner Bird informed the Board that the County -Wide Recreation Committee recommends the appointment of Dan Preuss to the committee to replace Rene VanDeVoorde. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, Chairman Scurlock being absent and Commissioner Wodtke having left the meeting temporarily, the Board by a vote of 3-0 approved the appointment of Dan Preuss to the County -Wide Recreation Committee. DISCUSSION RE ESTABLISHMENT OF REGIONAL LIAISON COMMITTEE RE HAZARDOUS WASTE Commissioner Bird advised that Indian River County has filled six of the eight seats on the 4 -county Regional Liaison Committee on Hazardous Waste and suggested that the County advertise for volunteers to represent Business and Agriculture on the committee. Commissioner Wodtke returned to the meeting at 11:45 o'clock A.M. 30 REPORT ON STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY ENGINEERS 14EETING The Board reviewed the following memo dated 10/15/84: TO: The Honorable Members of DATE: October 1S, 1984 FILE: the Board of County Commissioners THROUGH: Michael Wrigh County Admini for SUBJECT' 'Report of State Association of County Engineers Meetings - October 3-5, 1984, Miami, F1. FROM: James W. Davis, P.E.; �� REFERENCES: Public Works Director Attendence of the subject meetings of SACERS in Miami resulted in awareness of the following new Transportation Legislation that will affect County Road programs. 1) The State Transportation Code rewrite was approved by.the 1984 Florida Legislature and the following policy has become law a) the 5th and 6th Cent Gas Tax can be spent on any Public Road within the County (including State and City roads), but only $50,000 can be allocated to road construction by County crews, or no more than 5% of the yearly revenue. b) now, County and State can condemn road right- of-way for future planning and construction. c) if a bridge is transferred to the County from the State, it must have at least a 10 year life expectancy. 2) The State DOT has been reorganized. As a result; the District Engineer will have more power and authority, but will have a fairly rigid work program sent down from Tallahassee., This DOT work program must be consistant with the local governments Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The DOT can no longer unilaterally define projects not consistant with the local CLUP. 3). The High Speed Train is coming to Florida. It will be called the HSRTA (IR gh Speed Rail and Transportation Act) ., 31 CT 2 4 1984 BOOK 58 Pb GE / P OCT 24 198A BOOK 58 PACT 34 4) The DOT must award 10% of the States' Transportation Construction work to Disadvantage Businesses. Some Counties (Orange, Duval, etc.) are requiring up to 18% of the work to go to Disadvantaged Businesses. This is causing many problems. It takes three years to educate these Contractors on the requirements. 5) The DOT has placed a CAP on hiring new personnel. They are now entering into many joint project agreements and contracts with local governments and private consultants for design and surveying services. The October 3-5, 1984 Session was very educational and I will be glad to discuss these matters at any time. I was also elected to my 2nd term on the SACERS Board of Directors. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, Chairman Scurlock being absent and Commissioner Wodtke having returned to the meeting, the Board by a vote of 4-0 accepted the report by the Public Works Director and congratulated Director Davis on his reappointment as a director of the SACERS. Commissioner Wodtke asked if there was anything that can be done to improve the State roads in our county because there are in deplorable condition. Director Davis advised that the DOT has put a cap on hiring new employees which probably accounts for the cutback in maintenance. He suggested that a letter be written to the DOT requesting better maintenance. BRIDGING OF 14TH STREET CANAL EAST OF ROCKRIDGE, SOUTH OF FAIRLANE HARBOR The Board reviewed the following memo dated 10/15/84: 32 TO: The Honorable Members of DATE: October 15, 1984 FILE: the Board of County Commissioners THROUGH: Michael Wright, County Administrator FROM: James W. Davis, P. Public Works Directol DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS SUBJECT: Bridging of 14th Street Canal East of Rockridge, South of Fairlane Harbor REFERENCES: Kimley Horn and Associates, Engineers for the Southerly Extension of Indian River Boulevard, and County.staff met on October 8, 1984 with the property owners who own lots along the Rockridge canal. Many of these owners have small boats and use the 14th Street canal for ingress/egress to the Indian River. The purpose of the meeting was to inform the boat owners that the bridge proposed for construction at Indian River Boulevard would provide approximately 9.2 ft. of vertical clearance at Mean High Water and approximately 9.96 feet of vertical clearance at Mean Low water. Once this vertical clearance is established, the Engineers can apply for a Coast Guard Permit. The owners of approximately 13 lots were represented. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS Two property owners expressed that a 10' vertical clearance at High Water is required for their boats to use the waterway. This condition is required due to less than a 1 foot water depth in the channel at low water and the fact that 2 boats using the channel have a.vertical height of approximately 10 -feet. The consultants have indicated that for every 1 foot increase in height, the.cost of the approach fill and bridge cost would increase approximately $35,000 to $40,000. Also, as the height increases it may be necessary to require the removal or relocation of mobile homes encroaching in the County right-of-way at Fairlane Harbor Mobile Home Park. It was also mentioned that use of the waterway is restricted by the shallow depth of water and the residents request that the channel be dredged. Drainage in the Rockridge area would improve if the channel is dredged. The City and County have designed and obtained permits to dredge the channel and are planning the work. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the County instruct the consulting Engineers to include dredging of the channel as a part of the Indian River Boulevard Project and that the Bridge be designed to provide the 9.2 feet to 9.96 feet of vertical clearance as proposed. The dredging of the channel would allow the boats to use the bridge at low tide and the approximately 10 feet of vertical clearance would be available. 33 BOOK 58 PAGE 735 OCT 24 1984 OCT 2 4 1994 Boor, 58 pnr, Public Works Director Jim Davis recommended that staff go ahead and design the bridge to provide 9.2 feet to 9.96 feet of vertical clearance and that the dredging of the channel be included as part of the Indian River Boulevard Project. Director Davis understood that a public hearing would not be necessary before going ahead with the construction of the bridge because they have contacted everyone in the area who uses this canal. Once the dredging is done and the draft is increased, people will be able to take their boats through the canal at low water, whereas at present they can barely use it at high water level. He referred to a strip map of the property along the canal and pointed out that the dredging would be done from just west of the bridge on to the river. Commissioner Bird asked if they would be dredging the delta, and Director Davis thought that could be done. He advised that they plan on throwing the dredging in as an alternate bid and see what the dragline costs would be. If the cost is too high, the work will be done in-house. It would not be an actual pumping operation, just a dragline operation. The spill will probably have to be hauled 'away if it cannot be used on the site. He advised that the County does not have rights-of-way or easements along this canal; the canal comes right up to the property lines. Vice Chairman Lyons asked if there was anyone who wished to be heard in this matter. There were none. ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously (4-0) authorized the consultant to apply to the Coast Guard for a permit to build the bridge as designed, and authorized the dredging of the channel as an alternate bid in the project. 34 _I PURCHASE OF RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO SR -512 IN SEBASTIAN - ROLAND MILLER PROPERTY The Board reviewed the following memos dated 10/15/84 and 10/23/84: TO: The Honorable Members of DATE:October 15, 1984 FILE: the Board of County Commissioners FROM: Michael Wright County Administrator SUBJECT: Roland Miller Railway Property —Sebastian, F1. REFERENCES: Commissioner Wodtke and I have had several discussions with Roland Miller concerning the acquisition of the railroad right- of-way adjacent to State Road 512. Mr. Miller has orally agreed to a sale price of $295,000. Attached for your consideration is a copy of Armfield- Houck's appraisal which set the value of the 36.6 acres of land at $330,000. Also attached for your consideration is a cash flow statement prepared by Public Works Director, James Davis, outlining the impact of the right-of-way acquisition on other projects. However, County Attorney Gary Brandenburg has indicated the cost of the right-of-way may be recovered through the proposed traffic -impact fee ordinance. If you have any questions, please advise. I am tentatively scheduling this item for the October 17th agenda for your consideration. 35 CT 24 1984 800E '8 737 1� • BOOK 58 PnF.738 TO:Michael Wright, DATE:October 23, 1984 FILE: County Administrator SUBJECT: State Road 512 Purchase of R/W Gary(IM, Brandenburg, FROM: County Attorney REFERENCES: You have requested this office to review whether or not the purchase of the State Road 512 right-of—way can be ultimately reimbursed by the imposition of impact fees after adoption of a county -wide traffic impact fee ordinance. The County is in the process of producing a county -wide traffic impact ordinance and the terms of such an ordinance will ultimately be decided by the Board of County Commissioners. Whether or not this purchase can be reimbursed by such fees will depend on the wording of the ordinance; however, because the right of way is necessary for the future impact of additional residents and is not a current need Ci. e. Road 512 is not over capacity today), I believe that the ordinance can be written to allow the County to legally reimburse itself for such costs. While doing the economic impact analysis, the engineer should be instructed to include as cost of additional right of way for future roads, the Road 512 investment. The Commissioners gathered around a map of the subject property and Administrator Wright noted that if we decide to purchase this property now, Mr. Miller has requested that the closing take place next May and that the County pay the taxes from this point on. Mr. Miller also has requested that we clear approximately 1/4 -mile of right-of-way along the existing FEC road bed. Commissioner Wodtke reported that the appraisal value'of this property is $330,000 and we have negotiated a tentative purchase price of $295,000. He felt that if we delayed purchasing this property until sometime in the future, the property might not be available, and it was very likely the price would be higher. Another advantage to purchasing it now is that it presently is owned by one individual whereas it might be divided and sold to multiple owners in the future. He believed SR -512 would become a major artery between I-95 and U.S. #1. 36 Administrator Wright explained that if the Board decides to purchase this property today, he is also proposing that we proceed immediately to acquire 100 feet of adjacent right-of-way that fronts U.S. #1 in order to gain access. Administrator Wright pointed out a "nuisance" strip of land, presently owned by General Development Corporation, which varies in width from 5-20 feet and is approximately two acres. He believed that GDC might give that piece to the County, but noted that GDC is in the process of being acquired. If the County does not acquire that piece, however, it would not hurt us in any way. Assistant County Attorney Chris Paull advised that in order to accommodate Mr. Miller's request to have the closing next May, the agreed upon purchase price would include payment of whatever taxes that are assessed from November 1, 1984 until it becomes public property. He felt that it might be that we will have to enter into a-lease/purchase agreement so that taxes will not accrue. ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously (4-0) approved the purchase, in lieu of condemnation, of 36.6 acres of railroad right-of-way that begins at the FEC and runs west to the intersection of SR -510 and SR -512 for $295,000, with the understanding that the County will begin paying property taxes from November 1, 1984; and authorized the County Attorney to proceed with the acquisition of the vacant property that fronts U.S. #1 and is aligned with the railroad right-of-way, in order to gain access to U.S. #1. Attorney Paull stated that the Legal Department would do the work necessary to acquire the additional property that fronts r U.S. #1 and bring it back to the Board. 37 OCT 2 4 1984 Bou 58 PAGF. 73 OCT 24 1984 . 5 8 FacF 74 Mr. Miller advised that he will instruct Carter & Associates 0 to give the County all title searches, surveys, and engineering work done that has been done on this property. BLUE CYPRESS LAKE - ZONING, SEWER & CODE VIOLATION PROBLEMS The Board reviewed the following letter dated 10/2/84 and memo dated 10/18/84: Telephone: (305) 567-8000 October 2, 1984 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32960 BUILDING DEPAR'HWr Danny Purdue 8 West Mango Road Lake Worth, Florida 33463 Re: Property located at Blue Cypress Lake Ranch Lot 14, Block 3, Blue Cypress Fishing Club Parcel #00-32-36-02-0030-00014.0 Dear Mr. Purdue: Suncom Telephone: 424-1011 Based on an inspection by the Electrical Inspector, Bob Sammons; Code Enforcement Officer, Betty Davis; and Environmental Health Director, Mike Galanis, the following is required: 1) Waste fittings must be used for all drainage piping. 2) Waste piping must be 2" minimum except for bath vanity. 3) Heat unit must be installed and wired for such. Also, heat unit must be on pad 3" -above normal grade (secured to pad). 4) Minimum setbacks not met on side lines. 5) It appears from the records in the County Planning & Zoning Department, only self contained units are approved in this area. 6) Proof of County zoning approval must be furnished by applicant. 7) Septic tank approval required by Environmental Health Department. If this office can be of further assistance, please advise. Sincerely, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY Ester L. r � Building Director 38 TO: The Honorable Members of DATE: October 18, 1984 FILE: The Board of County Commissioners SUBJECT: Blue Cypress Lake Community Zoning, Sewer & Code Violation problems FROM: Michael Wright REFERENCES: County Administrat0io The staff is taking the following steps with regard to the Blue Cypress Community zoning, sewer and code violation problems: 1. Utilities Director Terry Pinto will be meeting with the County Consulting Engineer regarding the Master Sewer Plan. It is anticipated the Consultant will do a preliminary analysis of what action needs to be taken, and the associated costs, to install a sewer collection system and treatment plant for the area. 2. The Code Enforcement Section will be preparing an analysis of all apparent code violations and will be presenting this information to you, in pictorial form, at the October 24th meeting. In addition, the Planning Department will be notifying all property owners or lease holders of record that no further structures can be built until the multiplicity of problems are solved. 3. County Attorney Gary Brandenburg has agreed to research the appropriate zoning district and prepare an ordinance for your consideration. 4. With regard to the Danny Purdue application to place a Mobile Home at Blue Cypress Lake, I am unclear as to what action the board wants to take in this matter. Therefore, I am asking for specific direction with regard to his application for a certificate of occupancy. Attached, for your information, is a copy of the last correspondence between the Building Department and Danny Purdue. Planning & Development Director Robert Keating explained that the fishing camp was first put into service in the 1950's before there was any zoning code and it looks as if it was grandfathered in. In 1962 the Board of County Commissioners rezoned it from agricultural to commercial, which allowed all types of residential uses at that time, as well as commercial. There is reference in the minutes of the meeting in 1962 that any permanent residential units were required to meet residential _ 39 OCT 24 1984 Nor.. 58 741 OCT 24 1994 806K. ' 58 Pi,F 74r setbacks, but trailers could have the setbacks deviated. At some point a plat was prepared for the area, although that plat was never approved or recorded. Subsequently, there were various actions taken for the lake and the fish camp. In 1976 a question arose as to whether the amended C-1 zoning code allowed mobile homes. At that time the Board of Adjustment granted a variance allowing trailers in his development with the restriction that the trailers be self-contained as far as having holding tanks. In 1977 Mr. Holman, owner of the fishing camp, requested electrical hookups for 15 lots in Finger #3. Mr. Holman wrote a letter to Commissioner Wodtke agreeing that no more lots would be sold until a sewer system was installed and that he would work toward that end. One of these lots is #14 on Finger #3, which is owned by the Purdues who now are requesting electrical hookup. Staff cannot find any record of electrical being granted for Finger #3. Subsequently, the County Commission did grant electrical hookups for two lots on Finger #1. Director Keating explained that there are 100 lots on the three fingers of the fishing camp. There -are 65 residences, 9 of which are year -around. Thirteen lots are vacant and some mobile homes are built on double lots. Lot sizes vary, but most are 60 feet in depth and 60 to 70 feet in width. Mr. Holman owns all of the lots and has given them out in 99 year leases. Director Keating reported that we are dealing with such hazardous conditions as poor water quality, inadequate sewage disposal, permanent structures and additions built without permits and numerous building code violations. In addition, there is also a 4 -unit hotel out there that has been built without a permit. Director Keating felt this a very difficult situation because staff is not sure how many uses were grand- fathered in. Administrator Wright felt that everyone agrees that the sewer and water situation out there is sub -standard. However, the construction of a sewer plant poses several problems because 40 it would have to be built on several acres of land that would have to be raised up significantly. Commissioner Bird was under the impression that there would be an extensive analysis done by staff who would go house to house issuing violations for wiring, plumbing, etc. He believed we need to make some sort of determination as to which violations were grandfathered in. Administrator Wright thought it was going to be a very laborious task and that we should deal with only the obvious violations. Mike Galanis, Environmental Health Division Director, reported that tests performed in 1976 and 1982 revealed a bacteria in the canals leading to the lake and that there is a possibility of fecal contamination. In addition, he had discovered several 4 -inch pipes discharging directly into the water. Some of the pipes are drainpipes from the tops of dwellings, but the origin of other pipes has not been determined. Mr. Galanis noted there is a possibility that the State will not allow the building of a sewage plant out there. Administrator Wright stated that he has asked staff not to issue any more permits until after the study has been completed and the problems are solved. Mr. Galanis advised that the Purdues are asking why they aren't being allowed to occupy their mobile home, and Commissioner Lyons stated that this Commission is sworn to uphold the laws of the state and the county and if it is unlawful for a structure to be there because sewage cannot be disposed of properly, then how can the Commission allow that structure to be occupied? Attorney Paull advised that if the applicant is denied and files suit, the County will be hard put to defend its position because it has not enforced code violations committed by others in that area. 41 aooK 8 pvr 743 BOOK 58 P! Intergovernmental Relations Director Tommy Thomas stated that we no longer permit overnight camping at the County park, but the County does have permits for the park structures. Mr. Galanis advised that the County park sewage system does not meet today's standards, but it did at the time it was installed. Commissioner Bowman pointed out that all the County has out there are boat ramps, toilet facilities, and a few picnic tables. Commissioner Bird wanted to know whether Administrator Wright was going to come back with something or whether he was going to proceed and bring the issue before the Code Enforcement Board. Administrator Wright stated he would be glad to do either, but it was the Board's decision. Director Keating explained that if there was a problem anywhere else in the County, such as a setback violation, they notify the person, and then give them a chance to correct it before bringing it before the Code Enforcement Board. Administrator Wright did not think we should assume that the zoning code is going to be changed. Commissioner Bird asked if we are expecting everything out there to be brought up to code and reminded the Board that we have a lot of old homes in the County that do not meet the present code. Director Keating felt that a new zoning code district would reflect what is already there, but would not allow the 4 -unit hotel. Commissioner Wodtke suggested that staff proceed with steps 1, 2, and 3 and see what the situation is and then schedule a workshop. After the workshop, a determination will be made on what type of action will be taken and another meeting will be scheduled to inform the property owners what action the County will take and ask them for their support because this will affect them the most. OCT 24 1984 'WP _' 74 a I OCT 24 1984 '58 746 ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously (4-0) authorized staff to proceed with Steps 1, 2 and 3, as listed in the above memo and ask the Code Enforcement, the Health Dept., and zoning people to address the issues in a workshop, and schedule a meeting with the property owners advising them of any action that is to be taken on these concerns and the timeframe of that action. There being no further business, on Motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Board adjourned at 1:00 o'clock P.M. Attest: UILA Clerk 44