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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/2/1985Wednesday, October 2, 1985 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 2, 1985, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. Present were Patrick B. Lyons, Chairman; Don C. Scurlock, Jr., Vice Chairman; Richard N. Bird; Margaret C. Bowman; and William C. Wodtke, Jr. Also present were Michael J. Wright, County Administrator; L. S. "Tommy" Thomas, Intergovernmental Relations Director; James Wilson, Assistant County Attorney; Jeffrey K. Barton, OMB Director; and Virginia Hargreaves, Deputy Clerk. The Chairman called the meeting to order. Reverend Russell Burns, Westminster Presbyterian Church, gave the invocation, and Chairman Lyons led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA Commissioner Scurlock wished to add an award to the Employee of the Quarter to today's agenda. Assistant County Attorney Wilson requested that a discussion of the Florida Indoor Clean Air Act be added to the agenda under the Attorney's matters, and also that the contract between the South County Fire District and the Medical Director be added. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously added the items requested above to today's agenda. EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER AWARD Chairman Lyons expressed his pleasure in presenting the Employee of the Quart.er Award to Kathy Strickland, who does such a fine job for us in the Mail Room. He presented Mrs. Strickland with a plaque and a check for $50.00. i. OCT 2 1985 K IE r OCT 21985 BOOK 62 PACE APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Chairman asked if there were any corrections or additions to the Minutes of the Special Meeting of September 4, 1985. There were none. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously approved the Minutes of the Special Meeting of September 4, 1985,"as written. CONSENT AGENDA Administrator Wright informed the Board that he would like to remove items D and L from the Consent Agenda in order to add some minor items to them. Commissioner Scurlock requested the removal of Items A and K for discussion, and Commissioner Bowman asked that Item H be removed. A. City of Vero Beach Annexation Ordinance 85-26 Ordinance 85-26 of the City of Vero Beach, annexing property into the City limits, which property is generally located contiguous to the East boundary of the City fronting on 17th St. and 3rd Court, was re- ceived and placed on file in the Office of the Clerk. Commissioner Scurlock informed the Board that he has had J rP a _. number of people from the Rockridge area come to him and express a great deal of concern about this item. We have had drainage and traffic problems in this general vicinity for quite a while, and the adjacent residents who still live in the unincorporated area are very concerned about the impact of the site plan that will be adopted by the City of Vero Beach. He, therefore, would like to be able to authorize the Chairman to write a letter to the Ci.ty of Vero Beach identifying our concerns in terms of both drainage and traffic patterns. 2 ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously authorized the Chairman to write the City of Vero Beach as described above. a B. Approval of Renewal Pistol Permits The Board reviewed memo from the Administrator, as follows: TO: THe Honorable Members of DATE: September 16, 1985 FILE: the Board of County Commissioners SUBJECT: PISTOL PERMITS -FROM: Michael Wright REFERENCES: County Administrator The following have applied through the Clerk's office for renewal of pistol permits: John M. Hamilton Jack .0 . Regan Eileen Agnes Regan All requirements of the ordinance have been met. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously approved renewal applications for a permit to carry a concealed firearm for John M. Hamilton, Jack C. Regan, and Eileen Agnes Regan. C. Approval of New Pistol Permits The Board reviewed memo from the Administrator, as follows: 3 BOOK 2 RAGE O C E 21985 r BOOK 6 PAGE 254 TO: The Honorable Members of DATE: September 16, 1985 FILE: the Board of County Commissioners SUBJECT: PISTOL PERMITS - NEW FROM: Michael Wright REFERENCES: County Administrator The following individual has applied through the Clerk's office for a new pistol permit: .s Earl Raymond Cason All requirements of the ordinance have been met. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously approved application for a permit to carry a concealed firearm for Earl Raymond Cason. D. Supervisor of Elections -Requisition for Budgeted Funds The Board reviewed request of the Supervisor of Elections, as follows: 4 ••' R CO '••••••'•• ANN ROBINSON o y � `•�Z': 0 : �G SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS �; o y 1840 25TH STREET, SUITE N-109 • �VERO BEACH, FLORIDA 32960-3394 �. QF N TELEPHONES: (305) 567-8187 or 567-8000 /s+'••••••'0��,,,�- September 23, 1985 � A FOR BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA OF OCTOBER 2, 1985 The following request is a formality. It is being made in order for me to comply with F.S. 129.202(1)(a) which took effect on July 1, 1982. Freda Wright, Clerk, has agreed to continue to handle the special account of the Supervisor of Elections, and she said this involves only a bookkeeping transaction in Finance. I requisition 25 percent of office of the Supervisor of of each month,*6.82 percent /t1 n a . . - Supervisor of Elections the total Elections of the to amount budgeted and, thereafter tal budgeted for for the on the first the office. F.S. 1983 COUNTY ANNUAL BUDGET' Ch. 129 the board of county commissioners or the county budget commission all relevant and pertinent infor. mation which such board or commission shall deem necessary. I'M The board or commission, as the case may be, may require the supervisor of elections to correct mathematical, mechanical, factual, and clerical errors and errors of form in the proposed budget. At the hearings held pursuant to s. 200.065, the board or commission may amend, modify, increase, or reduce any or all items of expenditure in the proposed bud- get; and, as amended, modified, increased, or re- duced, such budget shall be approved by the board or commission, giving written notice of its action to spe- cific items amended, modified, increased, or reduced. (5) The board or commission shall include in the county, budget the items of proposed expenditures as set forth in the budget required by this section to be submitted, after the budget has been reviewed and approved The board or commission shall include the supervisor of elections' reserve for contingencies pro- vided herein in the reserve for contingencies account in the general county budget. (6) The reserve for contingencies in the budget of a supervisor of elections shall be governed by the same provisions governing the amount and use of the reserve for contingencies appropriated in the county budget. (7) The proposed budget shall be submitted to the board of county commissioners or county budget commission pursuant to s. 129.03(2), and the budget shall be included by the board or commission in the general county.budget. (8) The items placed in the budget of the board pursuant to this act shall be subject to the same pro- visions of law as the county annual budget; however, no amendment may be made to the appropriations of the office of the supervisor of elections without due notice of the change to the supervisor of elections. (9) The budget of the supervisor of elections may be increased by the board of county commissioners to cover such expenses for emergencies and unanticipat- ed expenses as are recommended and justified by the supervisor of elections. History.—s. 1, ch. 82-202; s. 2, ch. 83-204; a. 38. ch. 83-217. 'Note.—Section 43, ch. 83-204. provides that ch. 83-204 "shall apply to as. sesstnent rolls and taxes levied thereon for 1983 and each year. thereafter." 129-202. Budget of supervisor of elections; matters related to allocation, expenditure, etc., of amounts in budget.— (1)(a) The supervisor of elections shall requisi- tion and the board of county commissioners shall pay that officer, at the first meeting in October of each Year, 25 percent of the total amount budgeted for the office and, thereafter on the first of each month, 6.82 Percent of the total amount budgeted for the office. However, if there are unusual or unanticipated ex- penses in any one month, upon notification by the supervisor of elections, the board shall transfer the necessary amount, except that the total amount paid during the year shall not, without appropriate amendments, exceed the total budgeted for the year. (b) The appropriation shall be transferred into a special account set up in the name of the supervisor of elections, and the clerk of the court acting as the clerk of the board of county commissioners shall draw checks or warrants thereon for payment of all expenses requisitioned by the supervisor of elections. All salaries shall be supported by payrolls, and all ex- penses paid shall be supported with bills approved by the supervisor of elections. Should the supervisor of elections desire, he may have the monthly allocation for the office of the supervisor of elections deposited directly into an official bank or depository trust ac- count for the supervisor of elections and draw his own checks thereon for payment of budgeted expend- itures authorized by law. All fees, commissions, and other funds collected by the supervisor of elections shall be deposited directly into the supervisor of elec- tions' special account established under this subsec- tion. (c) Regardless of whether the supervisor of elec- tions draws checks or warrants for the office of the supervisor of elections or allows the clerk to handle that function, the supervisor of elections may have a revolving petty cash fund established for payment of small cash outlay itdms by cash, check, or warrant. The revolving petty cash fund shall be reimbursed from time to time upon the presentation of vouchers and receipts substantiating disbursements from the fund. (d) If the supervisor of elections draws the checks or warrants for the office of the supervisor of elec- tions, he shall keep the necessary budget accounts and records and shall charge all paid bills and pay- rolls to the proper budget accounts. If the clerk draws the checks for the office of the supervisor of elections, this responsibility shall remain with the clerk. A re- serve for contingencies, or any part thereof, may be transferred to any of the budget accounts in the dis- cretion of the' -supervisor of elections. (e) All expenses incurred in the fiscal year for which the budget is made shall be vouchered and charged to the budget for that year. To carry out the purpose of this budgeting provision, the books may be held open for 30 days after the end of the year. (f) All unexpended balances at the end of each fiscal year shall be refunded to the board of county commissioners and deposited to the county fund or funds from which payment was originally made. (2) The independence of the supervisor of elec- tions shall be preserved concerning the purchase of supplies and equipment; the selection of personnel;- and ersonnel;and the hiring, firing, and setting of salaries of such personnel; however, nothing herein contained shall restrict the operation of any lawfully established county civil service system. History.—ss 2.4. ch. 82-202; s 39. ch. 83-217. OCT 21985 5 BOOK MCE 2' A OCT 2 1985 DOOK': ` 62 PAGE 238 Administrator Wright advised the Board that at the last meeting we authorized the sale of some surplus voting machines and also authorized the account for the money to be put in, but just as a bookkeeping matter, we did not authorize an increase in— Cash Carry Forward; he would like to recommend that the Board do so at this time. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously approved the requisition of the Supervisor of Elections and also authorized the increase in Cash Carry Forward relating to the sale of the surplus voting machines as recommended by the Administrator. E. Release of Easements - Oslo Park (Bland) The Board reviewed memo of Code Enforcement Officer Heath: TO: The Honorable Members DATE: September 16, 1985FILE: of the Board of County Commissioners DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: RELEASE OF EASEMENTS SUBJECT: REQUESTED BY E. WAYNE & KAREN. BLAND Robert M. Ke t ng, CP Planning & Development Director FROM: REFERENCES: Charles W. Heath E&K Bland Code Enforcement Officer DIS:REMS It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting of October 2, 1985. DESCRIPTIONS AND CONDITIONS: The County has been petitioned by E-. Wayne & Karen Bland, owners of subject property, for release of the 5 foot easements on both the north and south side lot lines of Lots 2 and 3, Block H, Oslo Park Subdivision, Unit #2. Lots 2 and 3, Block H, Oslo Park Subdivision, Unit #2 are found in Plat Book 4, Page 13, of the Public Records of Indian River County, Florida. These lots are 50 feet in width and 100 feet in depth. It is the Bland's intention to construct a single family residence on these lots. 6 r ® � The current zoning classification is RS -6, Single Family Residential. The land use designation is LD -2, Low Density Residential, up to six units per acre. ALTERNATIVES & ANALYSIS: The request has been reviewed by Southern Bell, Florida Power and Light Company, Florida Cablevision, the County Utility Department, and the County Right-of-way Department. None of these agencies had objections to the release of easements. The zoning staff analysis, which included a site visit, showed the drainage would be adequately handled by the existing front and rear swales. It is the zoning staff's opinion that to release the side lot 5 foot utility and drainage easements being the north and south 5 feet of Lots 2 and 3, Block H, Oslo Park Subdivision, Unit #2, would have no adverse effect. -• RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends to the Board, through adoption of a resolution, the release of the side lot 5 foot utility and drainage easement being the north and south 5 feet of Lots 2 and 3, Block H, Oslo Park Subdivision, Unit #2, Plat Book 4, Page 13 of the Public Records of Indian River County, Florida. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously adopted Resolution 85-119 approving the release of the 5' easements on both the north and south side lot lines of Lots 2 and 3, Block H, Oslo Park Subdivi- sion, Unit #2, as requested by E. Wayne and Karen Bland. 7 BooK 62PAGE237 F"'_ OCT 2 1985 BOOK .62 tPAGE 238 RESOLUTION NO. 85-119 WHEREAS, The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, have been requested to release the common side lot 5 foot easements of the north side of Lot 3, and the south side of Lot 2, Block H, Oslo Park Subdivision, Unit #2 according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 13, of the Public Records of Indian River County, Florida. WHEREAS, said lot line easements were dedicated on the Plat of Oslo Park Subdivision, Unit #2 for public utility purposes, and WHEREAS, the request for such release of easements have been submitted in proper form; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the following lot line -easements in Oslo Park Subdivision, Unit #2 shall be -released, abandoned and vacated as follows: The side lot 5 foot easements of Lots 2 and 3, Block H, Oslo Park Subdivision, Unit #2, Being the northerly 5 feet of Lot 3, and the southerly 5 feet of Lot 2, according to the plat thereof as recorded in official Record Book 4, Page 13, of Indian River County, Florida. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners and the Clerk of the Circuit Court be and they hereby are authorized and directed to execute a release of said lot line easements hereinabove referred to in form proper for recording and placing in the Public Records of Indian River County, Florida. This 2nd day of October , 1985. 8 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF InVnW RIVER COUNTY, B ick B rman _I F. Lease of County Right -of -Way - (Clark Depue) The Board reviewed memo of Assistant County Attorney Wilson: TO: The Board of County DATE. September 24, 1985 FILE: Commissioners SUBJECT: LEASE OF COUNTY RIGHT OF WAY CLARK DEPUE FROM: AmvP ikon REFERENCES: As ant County Attorney The lease attached hereto is the first of two proposed leases relating to County -owned right of way along 16th Street between the Florida East Coast Railway and Old Dixie Highway. The County owns an exceptionally large amount of right of ,way in this area due to prior plans to build an overpass above the FEC Railway property. The right of way that we intend to lease to the above -referenced subject is currently being used for parking by the existing businesses. Mr. Depue and the adjacent property owners intend to spend approximately $50,OQ0.00 on landscaping and paving improvements to the parking area for the three businesses located in this area. The cost of these improvements will be credited towards the rental payments to be made on the lease. At the end of the lease period, the lessees must make cash payments if they intend to continue the use of the property. The lease also provides that the County can reoccupy the property for the installation of public improvements in the event such improvements are inconsistent with the lessee's continued use. The County will not be responsible to reimburse any of the costs of the improvements to the lessee if the property is reoccupied by the County. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commis- sioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously approved License to Occupy and Improve County Property for Clark Depue, which license is on file in the Office of the Clerk. G. Agreement between D.O.C. and County (Inmate Labor) The Board reviewed memo of Assistant County Attorney Wilson: 9 eba .. 62- T4E 290 i OCT 2 1995 TO: •rne noara of Commissioners n ty DATE: 4006 ° PAGE 300 , 17 UJ FILE: SUBJECT: MEMORANEEMENT BETWEEN DEPT. EPT. OFUM OF RCORRECTIONS AND INDIAN RIVER COUNTY FROM: es Wilson, ��ERENCES: Jr -St. County Atto Attached hereto is a proposed contract between Indian River County and the Department of Corrections regarding the assignment of an inmate to work with the County Refuse Department. This agreement is identical to a previously approved agreement regarding inmate labor at the County landfill. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously approved Memorandum of Agreement between the Department of Corrections and the County re inmate labor for the Refuse Department. . 10 MEMORADNUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND INDIAN RIVER COUNTY Pursuant to Florida Statute 946.40, the Indian River Correctional Institution, herein known as IRCI and Indian River County, enters into a Memorandum of Agreement for the purpose of utilizing Inmate labor for general maintenance with the Indian River County Refuse Department, hereinafter referred to as Refuse Department. This Agreement shall remain in full force until one or both parties cancel said Agreement by providing 30 day advance notice of cancellation. This Agreement may be revised or altered by mutual agreement of the parties involved, provided however, that the Agreement is reviewed and renewed at least annually. Inmates assigned to this public works project shall be under the overall administrative supervision of IRCI. Inmates who have been classified minimum custody according to Department of. Corrections rules may be utilized by the Refuse Department without a. Correctional Officer or other authorized Department of Corrections employee present during transit to, from, and at the work site. The County agrees to: 1. Schedule the use of one minimum custody inmate to be supervised by the Refuse Department personnel. The number of inmates utilized may be changed upon mutual agreement of _ the Superintendent of IRCI.and the Supervisor of the Refuse Department. Said change shall be made part of this Agreement by adendum. 2. Transport inmate to and from work site by employee of the Refuse Department in an authorized County vehicle, assuming responsibility for direct inmate supervision. 3. Provide IRCI a schedule of work hours which the inmate will be worked, provided the work day does:not exceed 10 hours, including travel time, for a five day work week. Advise in advance IRCI if the inmate will not be picked up on any particular day(s), or advise IRCI if the inmate will be returning to IRCI late. 4. Provide all tools,,equipment and personal items such as gloves, boots, hard - hats, etc., necessary to perform work in a safe and effective manner. 5. Utilize responsible personnel to supervise inmate. Refuse Department inmate supervisor(s) will be instructed.on Department of Corrections Rules and Regulations relative to supervising inmate. , 6. Notify IRCI immediately when Refuse Department inmate supervisor knows of an inmate• escape. 7. Evaluate performance of inmate under Refuse Department supervision and report to IRCI any failure of inmate to perform his task in a satisfactory manner. 8. Within the scope of.Refuse Department inmate supervisor training, provide first aid for on-the-job injuries. When an injury requires emergency medical treatment, transport inmate immediately to nearest medical facility and provide security until relieved by IRCI. If an inmate becomes ill while at the work site and does not require emergency medical treatment, notify IRCI for instructions. Report all injuries, regardless of seriousness, to IRCI. IRCI will be responsible for all medical expenses. 9. Ensure that inmate(s) are not exposed to or have access to work areas where weapons or other tactical equipment is stored or used. 11 OCT 21995 ..� . rOCT 21985 i IRCI agrees to: BQoK 62 PAGE3 02. 1. Provide the Refuse Department with a minimum of one minimum custody inmate during the normal work week. Inmate is subject to emergency work; 2. To the maximum extent possible, assign the same inmate to the Refuse Department work crew on a day-to-day basis. In those situations where the same inmate cannot . be assigned, minimum custody alternates will be provided. 3. To provide inmate with all personal items of clothing, appropriate to the'season of the year and with lunches for a noon meal. 4. To provide inmate physically able to perform manual labor. 5. -Provide transportation back to IRCI for inmate that refuses to work or becomes incapacitated during workday. Where possible, provide.a replacement,when this occurs. 6. Be responsible for apprehending escapees. 7. Be responsible for administering all disciplinary action against inmate for, infractions committed while under the Refuse Department's supervision. 8. Notify the Refuse Department in writing of any event where the Refuse Department inmate supervisor fails to provide proper inmate supervision. 9. Provide orientation for Refuse Department inmate supervisor. IRCI and Refuse Department mutually agree to: 1. To designate IRCI and Refuse Department employee to be contact for coordinating daily operations, problems, etc. 2. To assist each other in any or all civil liabilities resulting from inmate supervision. IRCI contact will be the Administration Lieutenant: 569-5100 (205) SC 454-5484 Refuse Department contact wil be Rex Hailey, Superintendent Parks and Recreation 589-9223 This Memorandum of Agreement constitutes the complete understanding between IRCI and the Refuse Department for the use of inmate labor. Ind n'ver Correctio al stitution Date 10-2-85. n, Indian River Co u ty Commission Date Dire tor, ion IV Date 12 H. DER/Army Corps/DNR Permit Applications - Board of Co. Comm. The Board reviewed memo of the Chief Environmental Planner: TO: The Honorable Members DATE. September 18, 1985FILE: of the Board of County Commissioners DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: D.E.R., ARMY CORPS & SUBJECT: D.N.R. PERMIT APPLICATIONS Robert M. Keati g, P Planning & Development Director FROM: ccs REFERENCES: Art Challacombe DER BCC Chief, Environmental Planning DIS:ARTCHA It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting on October 2, 1985. ARMY CORPS PERMIT APPLICATION FILE NO. 851'P6-20342 APPLICANT: Board of County Commissioners Indian River County 184025th Street Vero Beach, Florida 32960 WATERWAY & LOCATION: Tributaries to the Indian River at the proposed Indian River Boulevard extension and the Tenth Street Canal, the Sixteenth Street Canal, and the Fourteenth Street Canal, in Vero Beach, Section 6 and.7, Township 33 South, Range 40 East, Indian River County, Florida. LATITUDE & LONGITUDE: Latitude 8002310011, Longitude 27037100" WORK & PURPOSE: The applicant proposes to excavate 548 cubic yards of material and place 300 cubic yards of material below the plane of mean high water, and place 953 cubic yards of fill material above the plane of mean high water in conjunction with the construction of culverted bridges at the Sixteenth Street Canal and the Tenth Street Canal, and a bridge over the Four- teenth Street Canal. The proposed project will facilitate traffic flow by extending Indian River Boulevard. ALTERNATIVES & ANALYSIS: The Planning and Development Division reviews and submits comments on dredge and fill applications to the permitting agencies based upon the following: The conservation & Coastal Zone Management Element of the Indian River Comprehensive Plan; - Coastal Zone Management, Interim Goals, Objectives & Policies for the Treasure Coast Region; and - The Hutchinson Island Resource•Planning & Management Plan. 13 ®uT 219 5 WOK �� Pace BOOK .62 PAGE -3j - The Code of Laws and Ordinances of Indian River County - Indian River Lagoon Aquatic Preserves Management Plan Theeproposed project is not expected to adversely affect aquatic habitat; however, red and black mangroves located on the 14th Street canal banks must be removed to accommodate the proposed bridge. The replanting of mangroves in this or other County property will serve as mitigation and satisfy the requirements of the County's tree protection ordinance. The proposed project will implement the County's thoroughfare plan and is in conformance with the environmental policies relating to roadways in the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board of County Commissioners authorize staff to forward a letter of no objection to the proposed project. Commissioner Bowman was concerned about the drainage in Rockridge and wondered when the proposed work is being done whether .something can be done about the canal that is always blocked up down there. Commissioner Wodtke believed that is the D.O.T. drainage outfall, and the Administrator noted that all we are talking about is a bridge to get over the canal. Commissioner Bird believed that what Commissioner Bowman is referring to is a delta that has been formed in the river and there have been requests from the boating interests in Fairlane Harbor to dredge this out. Public Works Director Davis, however, says that although it does impact boating, it really doesn't impact the drainage coming out of Rockridge, and he, therefore, couldn't justify removing that as part of the Indian River Boulevard project. Discussion continued with Commissioner Bowman continuing to emphasize her concern over drainage rather than boating. Commissioner Scurlock felt if we want to get into a dis- cussion of drainage that is a separate issue and should be put on the agenda as a separate item. The Chairman concurred that we should put this on a later agenda. 14 M M M ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously authorized staff to forward a letter of no objection to the project described in staff memo dated September 18, 1985. I. Establishment of Census Statistical Area Committee The Board reviewed memo of Chief Planner Richard Shearer: TO: The Honorable Members DATE: September 23, 1985FILE: of the Board of County Commissioners DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: 4�_ _P - ° SUBJECT: ESTABLISHMENT OF CENSUS Robert M. Keatin , A STATISTICAL AREA COMMIT - Planning & Development Director TEE FRONTichard Shearer, AICP REFERENCES: ESTAB. /CENSUS MEMO Chief, Long -Range Planning CHIEF It. is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting of October 2, 1985. DESCRIPTION & CONDITIONS The Atlanta office of the U.S. Census Bureau has contacted the County about organizing a --Census Statistical Area Committee, designating a Census Statistical Area Key Person from among the Committee's membership, and formulating proposed revisions to existing census tract boundaries and delineating block group boundaries in preparation for the 1990 Census. This work must be completed by June 30, 1986. ALTERNATIVES & ANALYSIS The Census Statistical Area Committee should include individuals in the County who use census data on a regular basis. The committee must include at least five individuals and could include representatives from local planning agencies, school districts, chambers of commerce, libraries, health departments, and supervisor of elections offices. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the committee include the following: 1980 Statistical Area Key Person Representative, Vero Beach Planning Department Representative, City of Sebastian Representative, Supervisor of Elections Representative, Planning & Development Division Representative, Long -Range Planning Representative, County School District 15 OCT 2 1995 ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously approved staff's recommendations for the makeup of the Census Statistical Area Committee as set out above. J. Surplus Property, Vertical Power Files The Board reviewed memo of the Purchasing Manager,Goodrich: TO: Board of County Commissioners DATE: Sept. 25, 1985 FILE: THRU: Michael Wright SUBJECT: Surplus Property -Vertical Power County Administrator Files FROM: ► g -r _-e-e-,�_-,REFERENCES: Carolyn drich, Manager Purchasing Department 1. Description and Conditions At the County Commission meeting of August 14, 1985, the Board declared the (4) Vertical power files located in the Property Appraisers office as surplus property. The files were advertised for'sale and bids were opened on September 24, 1985 at 11:00 A.M. 2.. Alternatives and Anal sis The only bid was for a total of $40.00 for all (4) files from Joseph DiPierro. The cost of removing the files from the County premises is to be borne by the successful bidder. For the County to dismantle and move them would cost approximately $8,000.00. 3. Recommendation It is recommended that the (4) vertical power files be sold to the only bidder, Joseph DiPierro. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commis- sioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously approved the sale of the 4 surplus vertical power files in the Property Appraiser's office to the only bidder, Joseph DiPierro. 16 � r � In K. Right -of -Way Easement (Blue Cypress Lake Park) - Peace River €Tectric ooperat ve The Board reviewed memo of Assistant County Attorney Wilson: TO: The Board of County DATE: September 24, 1985 FILE: Commissioners SUBJECT: BLUE CYPRESS LAKE PARR FROM: As an�t Wilson REFERENCES: County Attorney The easement attached hereto will permit the Peace River Electric Cooperative to install and maintain electrical lines through Blue Cypress Park to service stilt houses in the lake. Commissioner Scurlock stated that he would vote for the Motion, but just wished to note that while we are taxing part of our residents through the franchise fees charged to FP&L, we are not receiving such a fee from the City of Vero Beach nor Peace River Electric, which is not consistent, and he would at some time like to get an opinion on this from our Attorney. Commissioner Bird commented that he has not had a chance to find out just where these lines are proposed to be laid and what impact it might have on our abilities to further develop that park. He did not know if there had been any coordination with Peace River Electric on this. Intergovernmental Relations Director Thomas reported that there has been coordination, and he could not foresee any problem as this is only a distance of 100' or so at the most, and it goes from the far side of the little inlet where Mr. Middleton keeps his boats straight to the edge of the water. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commis- sioner Bird, the Board unanimously granted the Right -of - Way Easement to Peace River Electric Cooperative, Inc., and authorized the signature of the Chairman. 17 BOOK62 PAGE 30 7 ? I "A RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENT BOOK 62 PACE 308 The undersigned, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, whose mailing address is 1840 -25th Street, Vero Beach, Florida, for good and valuable. consideration, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, does hereby grant unto PEACE RIVER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC., a corporation (hereinafter called the "COOPERATIVE") whose post office address is Wauchula, Florida and to its successors or assigns, the right to enter upon the lands of the undersigned situated- in the County of Indian River, State of Florida and more particularly described as follows: The North 800 feet of Lot L of Fellsmere Farm Company's Subdivision of Township 32 South, Range 36 East, according to Plats filed in Plat Book 2, pages 18 and 21, of the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida, said lands now lying and being in Indian River County, Florida, and to place, construct, operate, repair, maintain, relocate and replace thereon and in, upon or under all streets, roads or highways abutting said lands, an electric transmission or distribution line or system and to cut, trim and/or chemically treat trees. 'and shrubbery to -the extent necessary to keep them clear of said electric line or system and to cut down from time to time all dead, weak, leaning or dangerous trees that are tall enough to strike the wires in falling. The undersigned will cause all lands within the easement area to remain clear of any and all activities that might cause underground facilities to become damaged. This conveyance includes the right of the "COOPERATIVE" at its option to license, permit or otherwise agree to the joint use or occupancy of the line or system by any other person, association or corporation for electrification or communication purposes. In granting this easement, it is understood that any single pole and appurtenances will be used at pole locations, and that the location of the poles will be such as to form the least interference to farm operations. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has set its hand and seal this 2nd day of October, 1985. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of: Witness 18 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INS RIVER COUNTY CK B. LYMS,\Chairman Attest By: �J FREDA WRIGHT, Clerk of Circuit Court I IRC 1986 Radiological Emergency Preparedness Agreement Administrator Wright reviewed memo of the Emergency Manage- ment Director, as follows: TO: Board Of County CommissionerDATE: September 11, 1985 FILE: EM85-0282 THRU: H.T. "Sonny" Dean, Dir or General Services Divis'o SUBJECT: Indian River County 1986 Radiological Emergency Preparedness Agreement FROM: Stephen J. we is , DirectoREFERENCES: Emergency gement BACKGROUND Nuclear Regulation 0654 and Florida Statute Chapter 252 requires that a utility operating a nuclear power facility provide and negotiate funding with the local political subdivision to support the subdivisions participation. Indian River County is a "host county" and as such is tasked with monitoring; decontaminating; and sheltering evacuees from the St. Lucie County area. PROPOSAL This Department in negotiations with Florida Power and Light and the State Division of Emergency Management have contracted for the fiscal year October 1, 1985 to September 30, 1986. The agreed amount of $23,534.00 is reflected in the attached agreement and exhibits, requiring three original signatures of the Chairman Board of County Commissioners. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Chairman sign the three copies to enter into agreement for fiscal year 1985-86. Administrator Wright recommended that the Board adopt the Agreement and also that they appoint General Services Director Dean as the interim Emergency Management Director until we can get a full time man. Discussion ensued regarding setting a time limit on this appointment, and ninety days was suggested. Administrator Wright assured the Board that staff is moving ahead quickly on finding a replacement, and Commissioner Bird requested that the Board be supplied with copies of the job description which is being circulated. 19 0 OT 21985 806K 62 - PAGE OCT 2 1985 BOOK 6 PAGE •� ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously approved the 1986 Radiological Emergency Pre- paredness Agreement, authorized the signature of the Chairman, and in addition, appointed General Services Director Dean as interim Emergency Management Director for a period not to exceed ninety days. (Said Agreement is on file in the Office of the Clerk:) M. Release of Escrowed Funds - Old Sugar Mill Estates, Unit III The Board reviewed the following memo of Planner Boling: TO: DATE: FILE: Board of County September 16, 1985 Commissioners THROUGH: RELEASE OF REMAINING Michael Wright, SUBJECT: ESCROWED FUNDS HELD FOR County Administrator IMPROVEMENTS IN OLD SUGAR MII.T ESTATES UNIT THREE DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: SUBDIVISION Jame . Davis, P.E. FROM: Public Works Director REFERENCES: Stan Boling 4- 6 Staff ElnnnAr It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consider- ation by the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting of September 25, 1985. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: Beindorf and Associates, Inc., ­the authorized Old Sugar Mill Estates Unit Three subdivision developer, is requesting release of the remaining funds held in escrow to guarantee construction of all required subdivision improvements. The Public Works Director has certified that all 71prove- nlents have been constructed, inspected, and approved in accordance with the approved construction contract and escrow agreement.. Furthermore, the applicant has submitted a warranty maintenance agreement and maintenance bond, in which the applicant warrants the integrity of all publically dedicated improvements and guarantees performance of these improvements with a bond. 20 ALTMMTIVES AND ANALYSIS: The County Attorney's Office has indicated that the warranty maintenance agreement and maintenance bond are camplete and legally sufficient. The Public Works Director has indicated that the $25,000 maintenance bond represents 25% of the cost of the dedicated improvements. Therefore, the applicant has fully canplied with all applicable subdivision requirements. RECOMMENIDATION• Staff recamends that the Board of County Commissioners accept the submitted warranty maintenance agreement and maintenance bond, and adopt the attached resolution, authorizing release of the funds renaming in escrow to guarantee construction of required improvements. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED BY Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously accepted the submitted warranty maintenance agreement and maintenance bond and adopted Resolution 85-120 authorizing release of the funds remaining in escrow to the developer of Old Sugar Mill Estates, Unit Ill. 21 OCT 2 1985 BOOK 62 PAGE 311 OCT 2 1995 RESOLUTION 85- 12 0 BOOK' 612-:1PAGE31 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF THE PMQU M FUNDS HELD UNDER THE TERMS OF AN ESCROW AGLUZ�M1T BEDQEEN BEINDORF AND ASSOCIATES, INC., THE FIRST BANKERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, AND INDIAN RIVER COUNTY TO GUARANTEE THE CONSTRUCTION OF REQunw IMPROVEMENTS IN OLD SUGAR MILL ESTATES UNIT THREE SUBDIVISION. \ WHEREAS, Indian River County (County), Beindorf and Associates, Inc. (Developer), and THE FIRST BADS of Indian River County (Bank) have entered into a cash deposit and escrow agreement; and \ WHEREAS, under the terms of said agreement, the Developer has made a written request for disbursement of funds held to guarantee required improvements, and has submitted a warranty maintenance agreement and, maintenance bond guaranteeing performance of publically dedicated improve- ments; and WHEREAS, the Public Works Director is satisfied that all required improvements have been completed, and recommends disbursement of the remaining funds held in escrow by the Bank. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida that: Remaining funds fram the escrow account in the amount of $25,000 be disbursed by Bank to Developer or to any third party or parties upon which Bank and Developer may agree- \ The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner Scurlock who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Wodtke and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: this Chairman Patrick B. Lyons 'Aye Vice -Chairman Don C. Scurlock Jr. Aye Commissioner Richard N. Bird Aye Commissioner Margaret C. Bowman Aye Ccmmissioner William C. Wodtke, Jr. Aye The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted 2nd day of October , 1985. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAP-Ir ER COUNTY, FLORIDA BY: 22 1 s REZONING - 49th ST. WEST OF FEC TO (MC CULLERS/BARNES) The hour of 9:05 o'clock A.M., the Deputy Clerk read the following Notice with Proof of Publication attached, to -wit: VERO BEACH PRESS -JOURNAL Published Weekly 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 weekly newspaper published at Vero Beach in Indian River County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being in the matter of _r'hon,,oi mQMbati ?xtrQQS In the Court, was pub- lished in said newspaper in the issues of Sep+ 1-2 I -_-� y 4 Affiant further says that the said Vero Beach Press-Jpurnal is a newspaper published at Vero Beach, in said Indian River County, and that the said newspaper has heretofore been continuously published in said Indian River County, Florida, weekly and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Vero Beach, in said Indian River County, Florida for a period of one year next preceeding the first publication of the attached copy of adver- tisement; 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 adver- tisement for publication in the said newspaper. Sworn to and subscribed before (SEAL) / I I of—A.D.—TT-5-7Z (Clerk of the Circuit Court, Indian River County, f 3 ? NOTICE — PUBLIC HEARING +' SNotice of hearing to consider the adoption of. a. County ordinance rezoning land from: RMr10, Multiple -Family Residential District, to. IL, Light Industrial District. The subject property Is pre- sently owned by Thomas Marshall Barnes and is located west of Old Dixie Highway and south of 49th StreetlLindsey Road).' The subject property is described as: LOT 1, WALTER BOBO'S SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE.89„ , PUBLIC RECORDS OF ST. LUCIE 'COUNTY, FLORIDA NOW ' LYING AND BEING IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, _ FLORIDA.! A public hearing `at which` parties' in interesf 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 Administration Building, located at 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, Florida on Wednesday, Oct- ober 2, 1985, at 9:05 A.M. If any person decides to appeal any decision, made on the above matter, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and for such pur- poses, he/she may need to ensure that a verba- tim record of the proceedings is made, which in- cludes testimony and evidence upon which. the appeal is based. • Indian River County 'Board of County Commissioners By: -s -Patrick B. Lyons, Chairman y Sept. 12, 24, 1985. a� Chief Planner Shearer made the staff presentation: 23 OCT 2 1985 DQox 62 PAGE 313 II r OCT 2 1985 Boa 62 PacE 311 TO: The Honorable Members DATE: August 29, 1985 FILE: of the Board of County Commissioners DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: MCCULLERS/BARNES REQUEST SUBJECT: TO REZONE 4.8 ACRES FROM RM -10, MULTIPLE -FAMILY Robert M. Keati g, &ICP RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, TO Planning & Development Director IL, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT FROI:icf�a�d shearer, AICP REFERENCES: zc-149 P&Z Memo Chief, Long -Range Planning RICH2 It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consid- eration by the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting of October 2, 1985:'' DESCRIPTION & CONDITIONS George McCullers, an agent for Thomas Marshall Barnes, the owner, is requesting to rezone 4.8 acres 'located on the south side of 49th Street (Lindsey Road) and the west side of the Florida East Coast (F.E.C.) Railroad from RM -10, Multiple -Family Residential District (up to 10 units/acre), to IL, Light Industrial District. The applicant is proposing to develop the subject property for a septic tank assembly facility. r On May 26, 1983, the Planning and zoning Commission denied a similar request to rezone the subject property from R-2, Multiple -Family District (up to 15 units/acre), to LM -1, Light Manufacturing District. On August 22, 1985, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4 -to -1 to recommend approval of this request. ALTERNATIVES & ANALYSIS In this section, an analysis of the reasonableness of the application will be presented. The analysis will include a description of the current and future land uses of the site and surrounding areas, potential impacts on the transportation and utility systems, and any significant adverse impacts on environmental quality. Existing Land Use Pattern The subject property is currently undeveloped. North of the subject property is a single-family dwelling zoned RM -6,' Multiple -Family Residential District (up to 6 units/acre). Further north, is vacant land zoned RM -6, and Global Paving Systems, Inc., and Trodglen Paving Company zoned M-1, Restricted Industrial District. East of the subject property, across the F.E.C. Railroad and Old Dixie Highway, are the following uses zoned M-1: 1) Riverfront Groves Packing Company; 2) Sturgis Lumber Company; 3) Leroy Smith and Sons Packing House; 4) Indian River Packing Company; 5) Three single-family dwellings; 6) A mini -storage facility; 7) Warehouses; 8) Alumatron Building Products; 9) Interior Construction Supply. South of the subject property is a single-family residence. Further south, are Middle Six and Middle Seven Schools zoned RM -10 and Blue Goose Packing House zoned M-1. West of the subject property is vacant land. Further west are single-family residences zoned RM -10. F_ 24 Future Land Use Pattern The Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property and the land south and west of it as part of the Gifford MXD, Mixed -Use District (up to 14 units/acre). The land east of the subject property is designated as part of the U.S. 1 MXD, Mixed -Use Corridor (up to 6 units/acre). The land immediately north of the subject property is generally designated as LD -2, Low -Density Residential 2 (up to 6 units/acre). However, there is a 100 acre industrial node located north of the subject property. This node is generally described as: "Another one hundred (100) acre node in the Gifford area is located west of U.S. 1 to Lateral H, south of the North Relief Canal to Lindsey Road." While the Comprehensive Plan generally recognizes residential use as the predominant land use in the Gifford area, the subject property is located at the northeast corner of the Gifford MXD adjacent to the U.S. 1 MXD and near the Lindsey Road industrial node. The Comprehen- sive Plan states that commercial and industrial uses are anticipated to utilize the majority of the land within the U.S. 1 Mixed Use Corridor. ` Based on the existing industrial uses east of the subject property, the industrial node located north of the subject property, and the fact that the subject property is located on the railroad, the proposed IL zoning of the subject property appears to be the most appropriate zoning. Transportation System The subject property has direct access to Lindsey Road (classified as a secondary collector street on the Thoroughfare Plan). The maximum development of the subject property based on the IL zoning_ could attract up to 194 average annual daily trips (AADT). The County is in the process of improving Lindsey Road including bridging Lateral - H Canal to facilitate the flow of traffic between U.S. 1 and Kings Highway. Environment The subject property is not designated as environmentally sensitive nor is it in a flood -prone area. Utilities County water is available for the subject property. County wastewater facilities are not available. RECOMMENDATION Based on the above analysis, particularly the existing and future land use patterns, and the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation, staff recommends approval. Commissioner Bowman asked where Clyde Morgan, who raised objections at the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting, lived, and Planner Shearer believed it is south and west of the subject property. Commissioner Bowman commented that most of those who signed the petition presented at that meeting live 10-14 blocks away, and she did not feel they have any close interest in the area. 25 80fl1(' 04 P��. r OCT 21985 BOOK 62 PAGE -316, Commissioner Scurlock noted that the Minutes of the Planning & Zoning meeting report that Mrs. Stanbridge voted in opposition but they do not state why. Planner Shearer advised that Mrs. Stanbridge was concerned '' about establishing commercial zoning this close to residential and felt it might start a trend. Director Keating believed it is a very difficult situation when you have very heavy industrial uses on one side and resi- dential on the other side. Staff has done an analysis as to what is the best use for the overall area. Commissioner Bowman stated that she would like to see the line of demarcation at the railroad track. Chairman Lyons believed we already have industrial on the west of the railroad, and Planner Shearer confirmed that there is an 100 acre industrial node west of the railroad. Discussion continued about commercial and industrial uses in the area and south of Lindsey Road, and Chairman Lyons stated that it is hard for him to see why the area north of 47th shouldn't be industrial; it is along the railroad tracks, and there is plenty of property left in Gifford for residential development. He did not feel we really want to have residential near the railroad tracks. Director Keating noted that the applicant could have applied for General Industrial District, but staff persuaded him to apply for Light Industrial instead. Commissioner Bird believed the best we can do for the resi- dents is try to screen what comes in this area. Commissioner Bowman wished to know how dirty this plant will be, and Mr. McCullers informed her that there will be a very 4 small amount of cement. They use readi-mix and there won't be a lot of dust. He pointed out that there is plenty of property to the west for residential development, and that property is going to have sewage and will be a better place for the people to build. Mr. McCullers further pointed out that all the 26 r residential property along the railroad is rented, and only two people live in the vicinity. The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to be heard. There were none. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Scurlock, the Board unanimously closed the public hearing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously adopted Ordinance 85-81 rezoning the above described property to IL as requested by McCullers and Barnes. 27 BOOK, PAGE11 OCT 2 1995 ORDINANCE NO. 85-81 BOOK PAGE.318 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: LOT 1, WALTER BOBO'S SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 89, PUBLIC RECORDS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, NOW LYING AND BEING IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA: Be changed from RM -10, Multiple -Family Residential District, to IL, Light Industrial District. All with the meaning and intent and as set forth and described in said Zoning Regulations. Approved and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida on this 2nd day of October 1985. BOARD BOARD O C UNTY'COMMISSIONERS OF IND Ali' IVER COUNTY / _ /! _ _1V7 BY: Chairman REZONING - (VERO SAND PINES) TO RM -4 (BRIGGS, AGENT) The hour of 9:05 o'clock A.M. having passed, the Deputy 7 Clerk read the following Notice with Proof of Publication attached, to -wit: 28 F-7 VERO BEACH PRESS -JOURNAL Published Weekly 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 weekly newspaper published at Vero Beach in Indian River County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being in the matter of V C' m scwyA 1 'nes In the Court, was pub - fished in said newspaper in the issues of Gep± ►a 2 y 4 ' Affiant further says that the said Vero Beach Press -Journal is a newspaper published at Vero Beach, in said Indian River County, and that the said newspaper has heretofore been continuously published in said Indian River County, Florida, weekly and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Vero Beach, in said Indian River County, Florida for a period of one year next preceeding the first publication of the attached copy of adver- tisement; 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 adver- tisement for publication in the said newspaper. Sworn to and subscribed before me thi day of A. D. "= U (/�_ /� es`s M geq� (SEAL) (Clerk of the Circuit Court, Indian River County, Florida) NOTICE — PUBLIC HEARING Notice of hearing,to consider the adoption of a County ordinance rezoning land from: LM -1, Light Manufacturing District, B-1; Planned Busi- ness District, A, Agricultural District, RM -6, Muitk ple-Family Residential District; RS -6, Single - Family Residential' District, to . RM -4, Multiple - Family Residential DistricL The subject properly Is presently ownedby Vero Send. Pines and is lo- cated west of Old [tizie.Highway and north of North Relief Canal: The subject property is described as: > A. PORTION OF SECTION 15, TOWN- SHIP 32 SOUTH; RANGE 39, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA - BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THAT PORTION 1 OF SAID SECTION 15; BOUNDED ON THE EAST BY THE WEST RIGHT. -OF -WAY LINE OF THE FLORIDA -EAST. COAST RAILROAD: ON THE WEST BY THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY ,.LINE OF INDIAN RIVER FARMS WATER.:. . MANAGEMENT DISTRICT'S LATERAL "G" CANAL: ON .THE NORTH BY THE NORTH'SECTION LINE OF SAID SEC- TION-15; EC- TION-15; ON THE SOUTH BY THE':-­ NORTH HE _.-.NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE LINE. OF IN PIAN RIVER FARMS WATER MANAGE- r, MMENT DISTRICT'S NORTH . RELIEF,.,d CANAL, -LESS AND EXCEPT THE SE -'/r OF .THE NE '/4, LYING WEST OF THE F.E.C; RAILROAD.. =^r e i q U. A public hearing``af vrhioh parties 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, Administration Building, located at 1840..25th Street, Vero Beach, Florida on Wednesday, Oct I ober 2, 1985, at 9:05 A.M. 3 if any person decides to appeal any decision made on the above matter, he/she will need a i record of the proceedings, and for such pur- poses, he/she may need to ensure that a verba= ` tim record of the proceedings is made, which In- cludes testimony and eyidence upon which the appeal is based. Indian River County t; Board of County Commissioners lc9 By: -s -Patrick B. Lyons, Chairman o Sept 12, 24 .1985. Planner Robert Melson made the staff presentation: 29 Boa :62 -PAGE 310 r 0 CT 2 1995 BOOK �2 PAGE �® TO: The Honorable Members DATE. August 27, 1985 FILE: of the Board of County Commissioners BRIGGS REQUEST TO REZONE DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: 203 ACRES FROM LM -1, SUBJECT: B-1, A, RS -6, AND RM -6 TO RM -4, MULTIPLE -FAMILY Robert M. Keati g, y±CP RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT Planning & Development Director F-5 THROUGH: Richard Shearer, AICP Chief, Long -Range Planning FROM*REFERENCES:G. Melsom REFERENCES: ZC-157 P&Z Memo P,&lA Staff Planner, Long -Range Planning ROBERT It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consid- eration by the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting of October 2,1985. DESCRIPTION & CONDITIONS Robert E. Briggs, an agent for Vero Sand Pines, the owner, is request- ing to rezone 203 acres located west of the Florida East Coast Rail- road, east of Lateral G Canal, and north of the North Relief Canal from LM -1, Light Manufacturing District, B-1, Planned Business Dis- trict, A, Agricultural District, RS -6 Single -Family Residential District, and RM -6, Multiple -Family District, to RM -4, Multiple -Family Residential District. The owner intends to develop this property and some adjacent property already zoned RM -4 for a golf course and club house. On August 22, 1985, the Planning Commission voted 5 -to -0 to recommend approval of this request. ALTERNATIVES & ANALYSIS In this section, an analysis of the reasonableness of the application will be presented. The analysis will include a description of the current and future land use of the site and surrounding areas, poten- tial impacts on the transportation and utility systems, and any significant adverse impacts on environmental -quality. Existing Land Use Pattern Currently the subject property is undeveloped. East of the subject property across the F.E.C. Railroad and Old Dixie Highway, the predom- inant land use is industrial. A field survey conducted by the staff identified the following industrial uses: Coastal'- Corrugated Pipe, White Aluminum Products, Blasting Kings, Phil -Ron Fiberglass, Inc., Bobos Cabinet Works, two storage yards, and a storage building, zoned M-1, Restricted Industrial District, and three (3) single-family residences zoned RM -4, Multiple -Family Residential District. South of the subject property is undeveloped land zoned M-1, Restricted Indus- trial District, and A, Agricultural District. West of the subject property is the Bent Pines Golf Course, zoned RM -4,. Multiple -Family Residential District. North of the subject property is undeveloped land zoned RS -6, Single -Family Residential District, and M-1, Re- stricted Industrial District. Future Land Use Pattern The Comprehensive Plan designates most of the subject property as LD -2, Low -Density Residential 2 (up to 6 units per acre), a land use designation which allows multi -family zoning. The east 300' of the 30 I subject property is part of the U.S. Highway # 1 MXD, Mixed -Use Corridor (up to 6 units/acre) The MXD District contains a broad mixture of land uses. Permitted uses in this district include residential development, commercial and industrial uses. The Compre- hensive Plan states: "The County shall encourage, where appropriate, redevelopment in accordance with the dominant land use and the health, safety, and welfare of the area residents." The RM -4 zoning is in conformance with the LD -2 and MXD land use designations, and is consistent with the RM -4 zoning northwest of the subject property which allows up to four (4) units per acre. More- over, the proposed rezoning would establish one zoning classification for the subject property, instead of six. Transportation System The subject property has secondary access to Old Dixie Highway (clas- sified as a secondary collector street on the Thoroughfare Plan). One railroad crossing, located 1,000 feet north of the proposed extension for Storm Grove Road provides access to the property. The maximum development of the subject property under RM -4 zoning could attract up to 5,359 average annual daily trips (AADT). The existing traffic count for this section of Old Dixie Highway is 1,100 vehicles per day, which is level -of -service "A". The proposed development will decrease the level -of -service to "B", which is well above the recommended level -of -service "C" in the Comprehensive.Plan. Environment The subject property is not designated as environmentally sensitive nor is it in a flood -prone area. However, the sand ridge runs through the property. It is the staff's opinion that development, which may result from the proposed zoning; will have less impact on the aquifer and on aquifer recharge than development which may be allowed by the existing zoning. TT+ -i I i - 4,M a Neither County sewer nor water is available to the subject property. However, a water line which could be extended to service the subject property exists at 49th Street. RECOMMENDATION Based on the above analysis,including the Planning and Zoning Commis- sion's recommendation, staff recommends approval. Commissioner Bowman's only question was why they would vacate Pecan Road, and Director Keating believed this would be discussed when the Board considers their application for Conceptual Special Exception approval, which is the next item. Robert Briggs, agent for Vero Sand Pines, stated that he was available to answer any questions, and informed the Board that he did concur with staff. The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to be heard. There were none. 31 CT 2X985 �roK '62 *E 39, I r OCT 2 1955 BOOK ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously closed the public hearing. 62 PAGE•11.0 ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously adopted Ordinance 85-82 rezoning the subject property from LM -1, B-1, A, RS -6 and RM -6 to RM -4 as requested by Vero Sand Pines. ORDINANCE NO. 85-82 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: A PORTION OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 32 SOUTH, RANGE 39 EAST, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA BEING MORE PARTICU- LARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THAT PORTION OF SAID SECTION 15, BOUNDED ON THE EAST BY THE WEST RIGHT-OF- WAY LINE OF THE FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILROAD; ON THE WEST BY THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF INDIAN RIVER FARMS WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT'S LATERAL "G" CANAL; ON THE NORTH BY THE NORTH SECTION LINE OF SAID SECTION 15; ON THE SOUTH BY THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF INDIAN RIVER FARMS WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT'S NORTH RELIEF CANAL, LESS AND EXCEPT THE SE J OF THE Nf J OF SAID SECTION 15, LYING WEST OF THE F.E.C. RAILROAD. Be changed from RM -6, Multiple -Family Residential District, A, Agricultural District, LM -1, Light Manufacturing District, B-1, Planned Business District, and RS -6, Single Family Residential District, to RM -4, Multiple -Family Residential District. All with the 32 0 meaning and intent and as set forth and described in said Zoning Regulations. Approved and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida on this 2nd day of •October ,1985. BOARD OF IN COMMISSIONERS COUNTY VERO SAND PINES - CONCEPTUAL SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPROVAL 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 Weekly 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 weekly newspaper published at Vero Beach in Indian River County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being a lN2+I`e. -in the matter of ro 4; -xnr%A Pules in the Court, was pub- lished in said newspaper in the issues of Seo+ 2 y Q S�& Affiant further says that the said Vero Beach Press -Journal is a newspaper published at Vero Beach, in said Indian River County, and that the said newspaper has heretofore been continuously published in said Indian River County, Florida, weekly and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Vero Beach, in said Indian River County, Florida for a period\of one year next preceeding the first publication of the attached copy of adver- tisement 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 adver- tisement for publication in the said newspaper. Sworn to and subscribed before me (SEAU CT 2 1985 of '5LA L A.D.) C1 FL (Clerk of the Circuit Court, Indian River 33 ^° w NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING Notice of public hearing to consider the grant- ing of conceptual special exception; approval for a golf course and club house. The subject prop- erty Is presently owned by Vero Sand Pines and is located on the west side of Old Dixie Highway north of the north relief canal. r^ ' The subject property Is described as: A portion of section 15, township 32 south, range 39 east, Indian River COWn- ty, Florida being more particularly de- scribed as follows; That portion of said section 15, bounded orr the east by the west right-of-way line of the Florida East Coast railroad; on the west by the east right-of-way line of In- - dian . River Farms Water. Management . District's lateral "G" canal; on the north •; by the north section line of said section 15; on the south by the north right -of - `way line -of Indian River Farms Water. Management District's north relief canal, less and except the right-of-way for Storm Grove Road. A. public hearing at which parties in interest and -citizens shall have an opportunity to be. heard, will be held by the Board of County Com-• j missioners of. Indian River County, Florida,.In the County: Commission Chambers of the County Administration Building', located at 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, Florida on Wednesday, Oct- ober 2,1985, at 9:15 a.m.. , If any person decides to appeal any decision made on the above matter, he/she will need, a record -of the proceedings, and for such pur- { poses, he/she may need to ensure that a verba- tim record of the proceedings Is made, which In- cludes testimony and evidence upon which the appeal Is based. Indian River County""' Board of County Commissioners By: s -Patrick B. Lyons Chairma Sept, 13,24,19& i BOOK " 62'' PAGE Va I Ir OCT 2 1985 BOOK PAGE 32 Planner Boling made the following presentation: TO: The Honorable Members DATE: September 23, 1985FILE: of the Board of County Commissioners DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: -� SUBJECT: VERO DPINE'S APPLICATION FOR o ert M. a i g, CP CONCEPTUAL SPECIAL Planning & Developm nt Division EXCEPTION APPROVAL FROM: REFERENCES: Stan Boling Staff Planner -46' It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their regular business meeting of October 2, 1985. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: Section 25.3 of the Zoning Code, Regulation of Special Exception Uses, authorizes the Board of County Commissioners to decide all applications for Special Exception Uses subsequent to a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Section 25 (A).3 also provides for Conceptual Special Exception Approval whereby the applicant may elect to submit a conceptual site plan, rather than a complete site plan pursuant to the requirements of Section 23. If the applicant is granted conceptual special exception approval, the approval shall not be considered final until a complete site plan satisfying all conditions of special exception approval has been reviewed and approved pursuant to Section 23, "Site Plan Approval". Robert E. Briggs, the authorized agent for the owner, Vero Sand Pines, is now requesting conceptual special exception approval for a two phase 27 hole golf course, club house, and security and maintenance facilities. The applicant is submitting this request along with a request to rezone the subject property to RM -4 (Residential.Multi-family, up to 4 units/acre). The subject property is located on the sand ridge, just west of the F.E.C. railroad and Old Dixie Highway between the North Relief Canal and the proposed 61st Street extension. A 90' wide County right-of-way for 57th Street (Storm Grove Road) runs east -west across the entire site. At their regular meeting of September 12, 1985, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend that the'�-Board of County Commissioners grant conceptual special exception approval to the project, subject to the conditions delineated in the staff recommendation appearing at the end of this report. 34 W ANALYSIS: The following is an analysis of the plan submitted for conceptual special exception approval.' As the applicant will be required to submit a complete site plan application if conceptual special exception approval is granted, the Technical Review Committee process may necessitate changes or revisions. 1) Size of Property: 203.0 acres 2) Zoning Classification: Existing: LM -1, B-1, A, RM -6, RS -6, and RM -4 Proposed: RM -4 (Multi -family) 3) Land Use Designation: LD -2 (Low Density Residential) 4) Building Area: 13,300 square feet 5) Off-street spaces: sufficient area has been designated to meet County requirements 6) Traffic Circulation and Transportation Issues: An existing railroad crossing connecting the site to Old Dixie Highway will be used as the site's point of access. At such time that a railroad crossing at 57th Street is installed, the existing entrance will be closed and only the 57th Street entrance will be utilized. A draft agreement between the County and the applicant (see attachment #4) has been proposed, whereby the developer guarantees to construct the portion of 57th Street that runs through the site, at such time that the County determines the need for the 57th Street extension. The northern boundary of the site forms the centerline of the proposed 61st Street (Pecan Road) extension, as presently shown on the Thoroughfare Plan. Since 61st Street is currently designated as a secondary collector, 40' of right-of-way is needed across the site's northern border to presently conform to the Thoroughfare Plan. The applicant has agreed to dedicate this right-of-way prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. Because that portion of 61st Street immediately west of the subject property has been abandoned, staff anticipates that the 61st Street extension may be removed from the Thoroughfare Plan at some future date. 7) Drainage Plan: The conceptual site plan has been reviewed and approved by the County Engineer. 8) Landscape Plan: The conceptual site plan is ­in conformance with Ordinance #84-47. 9) Utilities: The conceptual site plan has been reviewed and approved by the Utilities Services Division. The applicant proposes to connect to the water and wastewater plants presently serving the Bent Pines development. Also, the applicant has applied to St. Johns River Water. Management District for a consumptive use and a surface water permit. Specific water conservation measures are being addressed in the site plan review process. 10) Surrounding Land Uses: North: Vacant property and groves South: Abandoned mining operation East: Heavy commercial uses along Old Dixie Highway West: Bent Pines golf course, residences water and waste- water treatment facilities L 35 BOOK 62 PAGE 5 r 0 CT 21995 BOOK 62 PATE 3Ile 1 Several conditions should be attached to the conceptual special exception approval granted for this project to ensure conformance with the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code. The subject property needs to be rezoned to a classifications) that allows golf courses (such as RM -4). The attached proposed agreement that addresses the obligation and timing of the construction of 57th Street needs to be executed by the applicant and the County. The applicant is in the process of completing and signing the agreement; the agreement will be amended to allow for County signature. Also, right-of-way needs to be dedicated for 61st Street extension in accordance with the Thoroughfare Plan, unless the street extension is removed from the Thoroughfare Plan prior to occupancy/use of the facilities. The applicant has agreed to these conditions. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners grant conceptual special exception approval to Vero Sand Pines for a golf course and club house facilities, subject to the following conditions: 1) That the subject property be rezoned to RM -4 (Residential Multi -family); 2) That the Board of County Commissioners authorize the Chariman to sign the attached Storm Grove Road agreement; and 3) That the applicant dedicate 40' of right-of-way for the 61st Street extension to the existing Thoroughfare Plan designation, unless the street extension is removed from the Thoroughfare Plan prior to the occupancy/use of the facilities. Planner Boling stated that the main issues involved here are the traffic issues. The north part of the property is where our Thoroughfare Plan designates 61st St., Pecan Road, a secondary collector. Across the property about 1/3 of the way up from the southern boundary is a 90' right-of-way for Storm Grove Road, 57th St., also a secondary collector on the Thoroughfare Plan. Staff has worked out an agreement with the applicant to ensure that the right-of-way for Storm Grove Road is maintained and that the golf course is designed around it so there will be no con- flicts with the course itself when the road does go through. Commissioner Scurlock noted that Storm Grove Road is the one we don't want to give up, and Planner Boling agreed. He con- tinued that the agreement ensures that Storm Grove Road will have a crossing at Old Dixie at such time that the County decides it is needed, and it also ensures that the applicant will pay for 36 � ® r the paving and engineering of the road as a secondary collector between Lateral E and the FEC railroad crossing. Planner Boling noted that the first condition that they have recommended be attached to the approval has been satisfied in that the property has been rezoned to RM -4. Director Keating advised that golf is a special exception use in this district, and that is why it is coming to the Board. This is conceptual, and the applicants already have submitted a more formal site plan, which will not come back to the Board. Commissioner Bird informed the Board that he and Mr. Briggs have had some conversations about the fact that their proposed golf course and the County's are in the same area. He believed these courses can complement each other in many ways; both have great architects and similar property, and if it is possible to work together, there may be some possibility of saving money for each because they are on parallel construction schedules. Commissioner Wodtke commented on the statement that the applicant proposes to connect to the water and wastewater plant at Bent Pines. Commissioner Scurlock reported that we have had ongoing dis- cussions with Florida Land, and they would prefer not being in the utility business. There also has been discussion as to whether or not the County would prefer to acquire that system or phase it out completely and take it to the new Gifford system when it is constructed. Our agreement with Florida Land totally expires at the end of the seventh year, and we have the right to take over or the right to do nothing and let them continue to operate, but the franchise has to be renegotiated in any event. Commissioner Wodtke referred back to the road situation, noting that while we have required donations of right-of-way from some areas, we purchased the right-of-way for Storm Grove Road, and he believed some kind of a rebate or contribution would be only fair. 37 �� 2 BOOK '62 PAGE 327 5 OCT 2 1985 BOOK 62 PAGE 328 Chairman Lyons did not believe we can re-examine everything that has been done, but he agreed that there has been some incon- sistency. Commissioner Bowman asked if any part of this is part of an old mining operation. Planner Boling confirmed that some is, and it would,be revegetated. Commissioner Bowman wanted to be sure there is enough over- burden so we don't get pesticides, etc., in the aquifer. Director Keating assured her that staff has been dealing very closely with this.. The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to be heard. There were none. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously closed the public hearing. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, to grant conceptual special exception approval to Vero Sand Pines for a golf course and clubhouse facilities and to authorize the Chairman to sign the Storm Grove Road agreement; to be subject to the applicant dedicating 40' of right-of-way for the 61st Street extension to the existing Thoroughfare Plan designation, unless the street extension is removed from the Thoroughfare Plan prior to the occupancy/use of the facilities. V Chairman Lyons asked if there is any kind of a limitation as to how long the conceptual approval is good as he did not feel it should be open ended. Director Keating was not sure but believed it is one year. 38 a Administrator Wright stated that if we do not have such a time limit, staff will bring one to the Board. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. It was voted on and carried unanimously. (moi Developer's Agreement e TREE REMOVALMAND CLEARING VIOLATION - (WOOD & THORNTON) Art Challacombe, Chief of Environmental Planning, reviewed his memo, as follows: TO: The Honorable Members DATE: August 26, 1985 FILE: of the Board of County Commissioners DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: TREE REMOVAL/LAND CLEARING SUBJECT: VIOLATION: MR. LEWIS P. WOOD & MR. V. F. THORNTON LC -8-85-37 Robert M. Keati g, ATCP Planning & Development Director FROM: REFERENCES: Art Challacombe Wood/Thornton Chief, Environmental Planning DIS:ARTCHA It is requested that the data presented herein be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting on September 18, 1985. DESCRIPTION & CONDITIONS:, On August 6, 1985,.County personnel observed that parcel number 24-33-39-000011-0002-00019.0 having a legal description of: Lot 19, Block B, Oslo Park, according to the plat recorded in Plat Book 3, page 96 of the Public Records of Indian River County, Florida, had been cleared and five South Florida Slash Pine Trees removed prior to the issuance of tree removal and landclearing permits. The property is currently owned by Mr. Andrew Ekonomou; however, at the time that the tree removal took place the property was owned by Mr. Lewis P. Wood and cleared by Mr. V. F. Thornton. ALTERNATIVES & ANALYSIS: Section 23$-6(a) & (b), Tree Protection, of the Code of Laws and Ordinances of Indian River County, Florida prohibits the 39 Q CT 2 1985 BOOK 62 PAGE 329 F_ OCT 2 1985 4. BOOK 62 PAcE3.p,0 performance of any tree removal, landclearing or grubbing unless tree removal and landclearing permits have first been issued by the County. The ordinance further specifies that a violation of these provisions shall be punishable upon conviction by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) per tree and land clearing activity or by imprisonment in the County jail for up to sixty (60) days, or both. On August 7, 1985, staff requested that Mr. Wood & Mr. Thornton submit a voluntary payment of a $3,000.00 fine and obtain "after -the -fact" permits. Mr. Wood & Mr. Thornton both stated that they felt the fine was excessive and that they would not voluntarily comply with staff's request. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners grant staff the authority to pursue available remedies in County court. Planner Challacombe informed the Board that Mr. Thornton is basing his argument on the fact that Oslo Park Subdivision was duly platted by the Board of County Commissioners prior to the effective date of the Subdivision Ordinance, which in Section 20 states: "Any project which has received final site plan or subdi- vision approval prior to the effective date of this ordinance shall be considered exempt from its requirements." Planner Challacombe continued that staff has a different interpretation than Mr. Thornton in relation to the word "project." Staff speaks of development project, site plan or subdivision projects, and the platting of Oslo Park Subdivision is considered a project in itself. After the approval of the platting by the Board of County Commissioners, that particular project is considered complete, and that is the intent of the ordinance; it does not exempt subsequent projects within the subdivision. Commissioner Bird inquired if Attorney Barkett concurred with staff's interpretation, and Attorney Barkett pointed out that if you went by Mr. Thornton's interpretation, someone in a subdivision that was approved twenty years ago could come in and clear cut, which he did not believe was the intent of the ordinance. 40 Discussion followed re the confusion of the situation, and Commissioner Scurlock stressed that he is trying to reach some equity in the situation, and it appears that two of the trees would have been in the buildable area. Planner Challacombe stated that there were two trees at $500 per tree, plus the land clearing violation, which is a separate $500 fine. Assistant County Attorney Wilson pointed out that $1,500 would be the maximum fine, and the Board can set anything less they wish. Administrator Wright did not feel this is a fine, but simply a request, and the person in violation can take it to court. Attorney Barkett emphasized that the Board can impose the fine, and then if the violator does not want to pay it, he can go to court; this is similar to standard court procedure where the judge imposes a fine. Randy Thornton came before the Board and stated he was still confused because as he understood the ordinance, this only applied if a site plan was required. Mr. Woods wasn't going to build anything; he just wanted the property cleared, which doesn't require a site plan, and they just went in to clear it. Commissioner Scurlock noted that underbrushing a lot doesn't include removing trees, and he did not see why someone would clear a lot if he didn't want to build. Planner Challacombe advised that many owners clear land to make the property more salable and this property was sold to Mr. Ekonomou. Commissioner Bird noted that actually there isn't much property that is exempt and bring created prior to the ordinance does not give an exemption. Director Keating commented that the only exemption would be that trees in right-of-ways can be removed without a permit. Discussion followed about setting the fine at $750, and Com - 41 BOOK 62 PAGE 33) �. OGT 2 1955 600K 62 PACE 332 missioner Wodtke commented that in the past we have asked for voluntary contributions and then authorized staff to do what is necessary to collect if the people did not cooperate. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, to ask Lewis P. Wood and V. F. Thornton to make a voluntary contribution of $750 in restitution for the violations and obtain after -the -fact permits and in the event, they do not voluntarily comply, to authorize staff to pursue whatever legal action is available. Lewis Wood informed the Board that he sold the property, and he had to clear it as a marketing tool. He did not understand how he can be held responsible when he engaged a reputable land clearing man licensed by the county to do such work. Commissioner Scurlock noted that possibly Mr. Wood might have to take action against the land clearer. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. It was voted on and carried unanimously. TREE REMOVALMAND CLEARING VIOLATION (RIGHTON & JAHOLKOWSKI) Planner Roland DeBlois reviewed the staff recommendation, as follows: 42 � s � TO: The Honorable Members DATE: September 19, 1985FILE: of the Board of County Commissioners DIVISION'HEAD CONCURRENCE: TREE REMOVAL/LAND CLEARING SUBJECT: VIOLATION: MR. HARRY Y. RIGHTON & MR. MICHAEL JAHOLKOWSKI Robert M. Ke& t ng, ICP LC -9-85-38 Planning & Development Director FROM: mt REFERENCES: Oland M. DeBlois H. Righton Staff Planner DIS:ROLAND It is requested that the data presented herein be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting on October 2, 1985. _ DESCRIPTION & CONDITIONS: On August 27, 1985, County personnel observed that parcel number 24-33-39-00011-0002_00003.0, having a legal description of: Lot 3, Block B, Oslo Park, according to the plat recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 96 of the Public Records of Indian River County, Florida, had been cleared and four protected trees (two Live Oak trees and two South Florida Slash Pine trees) had been removed prior to the issuance of tree removal and landclearing permits. The property is currently owned by Mr. Harry Y. Righton and was cleared by "Mike's Garage," a business owned by Mr. Michael Jaholkowski (represented by Foreman Joseph Bray). ALTERNATIVES & ANALYSIS: Section 23}-6(a) & (b), Tree. Protection, of the Code of Laws and Ordinances of Indian River County, Florida prohibits the performance of any tree removal, landclearing or grubbing unless tree removal and landclearing permits have first been issued by the County. The ordinance further specifies that a violation shall be punishable upon conviction by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) per tree and land clearing activity or by imprisonment in the.County jail for up to sixty (60) days, or both. On August 30, 1985 and September 17, 1985, respectively,.staff requested that Mr. Righton and Mr. Jaholkowski submit a voluntary payment of $2,500.00 and obtain ==!'after -the -fact" permits. Mr. Righton and Mr. Jaholkowski both indicated that they felt the fine was excessive and that they would not voluntarily comply with staff's request. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board of 'County Commissioners grant staff the authority to pursue available remedies in County court. 43 ma 62 PAGE c33 OCT 2 1985 BOOK 62 PAGE 33) Commissioner Scurlock inquired how many trees were located in the buildable area, and Planner DeBlois stated that two were in the setbacks and two in the net buildable area. Director Keating pointed out that being in the net buildable' area does not mean trees can be removed automatically. That is why we require a tree survey. Harry Righton, owner of the lot, came before the Board and stated his case, as follows: The Board of County Commissioners Indian River County, Florida I own one vacant lot which is 50 feet by 100 feet and is located behind a small commercial building on Oslo Road and 11th Drive. I had this lot cleared for security purposes, not knowing a permit was required and I am now asking that a fine not be levied. I wish to apologize and I am sorry for doing this. If I had known, I would have gotten a permit. Since I have owned this building, it has been broken into several times. The water pump has been stolen, arson which burned 1/3 of the building, and vehicles broken into. Problems with security exist with other buildings in the area as you can see from these pictures. There are three lots behind my building that were cleared. I figured security would increase if I cleared my small 50 foot by 100 foot lot, leaving the back of the building clear. In this way there would be no place for -someone to hide or dump their garbage. Also, when these lots were cleared a large pine tree on the northeast corner was partially uprooted, where a strong breeze would cause the tree to fall and cause damage if someone were to build on one of the cleared lots. Since I had the tree problem, garbage dump problem, and security problem, I asked Mike to clear the lot, not knowing a permit was 4 needed. I later learned a law existed and a fine could be levied." I am asking YOU to work out a solution so Mike and I won't be fined. I strongly believe in our community and work with many of it's organizations* giving my time and energy in making Indian River County a better place to live. I would like to continue to help our community and at the same time not deprive my family from the judgement I made in clearing the lot. • 44 * United Way Board Member - Liason Hospice/Gifford Middle Seven School Advisory Committee/ Chamber of Commerce/Optimist Club Board Member/Association for Retarded Citizens, Past Board Member Elks Club, American Legion, Exchange Club of Vero Beach past & chartered member.#. Mr. Righton assured the Board that his intentions were honorable and further noted that someone else cleared the other three lots and there was one pine which something had to be dd'ne with because its roots had been cut. He stressed the security problems in this area and submitted pictures of businesses in the area which are surrounded by barbed wire fences. He preferred not .to have to resort to this as he felt it detracts from the appearance of the area. Mike Jaholkowski, who did the land clearing for Mr. Righton, informed the Board that he has been in the land clearing business for nine years, and he was not aware of the county ordinance. He noted that even though they did not have a city license, the City of Vero Beach sent them a copy of their ordinance, and they have been complying with it. He further noted that one oak tree could not be saved because it was surrounded by the pine tree roots. Chairman Lyons expressed amazement that Mr. Jaholkowski could have been in the land clearing business that many years and not been aware that he needed a permit. Environmental Planner Challacombe informed the Board that a synopsis of the ordinance and copies of permit applications were sent to all the land clearers listed in the yellow pages. Mr. Jaholkowski stated that he did not advertise. Commissioner Wodtke believed that staff should have checked the occupational licenses rather than the yellow pages and suggested that staff go to the Tax Collector's office to check up on such licenses and contact all those people, using the money obtained from these fines. Commissioner Scurlock suggested levying a fine of $500 and explained his reasoning to reach this figure was that it now 45 BOOK PAGE -1135 OCT 2 1995 I r BOOK 6 '. PACE 3 38 seems there was only one tree involved, as well as lack of a clearing permit, and he did feel there is some question about communication. He, therefore, felt imposing a fine of $500 would be consistent with the approach taken on the previous case. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, to ask Harry Righton and Michael Jaholkowski to make a voluntary contribution of $500 in restitution for their violations and obtain after -the -fact permits, and in the event they do not voluntarily comply, to authorize staff to pursue whatever legal action is available to us. Commissioner Wodtke stated that he does appreciate the applicant's sincerity and does not believe the violation was intentional. He did feel, however, that we must get it across to the public, and particularly to those who have occupational licenses, that we are interested in saving our trees. Commissioner Bird agreed that Mr. Righton is a fine member of our community, but concurred with the importance of making land clearers and the public aware of the need for a permit. Planner Challacombe reported that since adoption of the ordinance, most of the land clearing operators have been very good about getting permits, and staff has tried to give them 24 hour service. Commissioner Wodtke noted that he is sitting on the commit- tee that is reviewing occupational licenses, and he felt whenever someone comes in for a license, the Tax Collector's office should be able to hand them a copy of the appropriate ordinance. N Attorney Barkett believed that is a great idea, but wondered if someone doesn't have to demonstrate a knowledge of the ordinance before he can get a license. It was believed that mainly they are supposed to demonstrate their competency at their profession. 46 Commissioner Scurlock wished to clarify where these fines go, and Planner Challacombe stated that they go to a special tree fund, which has accumulated to quite a substantial amount, and this fund is there to be used at the request of the Parks Department or other County operations. Administrator Wright requested that it be made part of the Motion that such monies should go into that particular fund so there is no misunderstanding with the Clerk's office. Commissioner Scurlock believed that it has been an established policy for quite some time to direct that monies received when we disposed of county property be put into a special fund, and it is the same thing with these tree and land clearing fines, which are going to be put in a special fund to be used to beautify and landscape. Commissioners Wodtke and Bowman agreed to make it a part of their Motion that the monies collected would be made a part of the Tree Fund for the use of the Parks Department. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION on the Motion with the above addition. It was voted on and carried unanimously. REQUEST FROM ANGLERS CLUB FOR DISCUSSION OF BANNING OF GILL NETTING Chairman Lyons realized there is a lot of interest in this subject, and did not believe there is any way to settle this question today. He stated that he would like to hear from a representative of the Anglers Club first as they made the request and then from a representative of the commercial fisherman. Jerry Wegner, President of the Anglers Club, came before the Board to discuss the following Resolution which they would like the Board to support. 47 6001E 62 PAGE 3� OCT 2 1985 1 W ` na vead ANGLERS CLUB, Inc. • :::: P. O. Box 365 t'_.14). VERO BEACH, FLORIDA - 32960 CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTIONS =K 62 PAGE 333 Member of INTERNATIONAL GAME FISH ASSOC The undersigned, Gerald Wegner, President, Juliana Haney, Vice President and Robert Herzog, Legislation Chairman of the Vero Beach Anglers Club, do hereby certify that at a regular meeting of the Vero Beach Anglers Club, duly held on the 22nd. day of August, 1985, the following preambles and resolutions were unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, we do fully realize the grass flats are suffering from polution and agricultural chemical run-off, and that the grass flats are vital to certain fish species such as Channel Bass, Spotted Sea Trout, Snook, etc., and the species they consume in the various stages of their growth such as Pinfish, Pigfish, finger bullet, shrimp, etc. We also feel the gill netters funther deplete the life of the grass flats by dragging their gill net weights over them, mowing the grass or tearing it out by the roots with their -propellers; and WHEREAS, a noticeable steady decline in the sport fisherman's catch over the last several years is quite obvious, continued use of gill nets will certainly have its long term negative effect on the sport fishing industry; and WHEREAS, a sport fisherman must release his under sized fish alive to await its legal size, the gill netter usually releases the same size of fish dead because of suffocation. Gill nets kill all fish dntrapped in them whether they are protected or -unprotected, keepers or undersized; and WHEREAS, a gill net is a knovm entrapment for Manatees, a large gentle mammal on the Florida endangered species list and one that has been legally protected since 1907. They can get completely enmeshed in the gill nets and drown or starve; and WHEREAS, most of the gill netting done in the Indian River County is done by netters from outside this county, mainly St. Lucie County. They pour into the county before sundown and are gone at sunup with hundreds of pounds of fish. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this organization is inalterably opposed to the practice of the use of gill netting in the Indian River. FURTHER RESOLVED, that an ordinance be adopted, by the Indian River County Commission, making illegal the use of gill nets in the Indian River. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Gerald Wegner, Juliana Haney and Robert Herzog, officers of the Vero Beach Anglers Club as specified above, have attested to the due adoption of the foregoing preambles and resolutions and further certify that the same -have not been rescinded or amended and are still in full force and effect. Dated: September 12,1985, 48 _I Gerald Wegner, Pres ent :'% ) )� )•I •)t ►) ) Juliana Haney, Vice Presi't ft Robert Herzog, Legis?4tLdn Chairman 48 _I Mr. Wegner inquired what happened to the 1983 licensing bill that went to the state, and Commissioner Scurlock advised that the Board just passed a Resolution urging the Legislature to take action. We do not have the ability to take that action at a local level, ,and this bill was killed at the state level. Mr. Wegner addressed the Anglers Club proposal to have gill netting banned in this county and noted that Volusia County does have gill netting banned in the north half of their county so apparently it is not impossible to accomplish this. Mr. Wegner then spoke of the problem of pollution, which is becoming increasingly bad, especially since Fort Pierce has been dumping raw sewage into the inlet on the out -going tide, and now is dumping it on the in -coming tide with the result that a lot of Fort Pierce netters are coming into our waters and netting at night. Mr. Wegner stressed that during the day the Marine Patrol is on the river and the sport fishermen are stopped to see that they have proper Coast Guard equipment; that they are not speeding in the wrong areas; and that their catch is of legal size, but he emphasized that there is no authority on the river from sundown to sunup and then you can get away with anything you want. This caused quite a reaction from the commercial fishermen in the audience as did Mr. Wegner's claim that the net is not discriminatory, and it will take all the fish. Mr. Wegner then cited the Florida Marine Fisheries Commission as coming to the conclusion that "this resource is more valuable to the state as a recreational fishery." He noted that the Florida Marine Committee is a relatively new committee, and discussed their alternative management packages, such as bag limits, season closures, etc, and continued to emphasize at length the depletion of the river and the Club's conviction that gill netting should be stopped. Charles Sembler, who informed the Board that he is a member of the fifth generation of the Sembler family to operate a commercial fish business on the Sebastian River, came before the 49 BOr�K 62 PAGE 339 F_ OCT 2 1995 On 62 'PAGE 34® Board to speak for the commercial fishermen and refute the statements made in the Anglers Club Resolution. Mr. Sembler was glad that the sports fishermen apparently realize the grass flats are suffering from pollution and chemical runoff, but he wondered' - what steps they have taken to do something about it. As to the continued use of gill nets having a Fong term negative effect on the sport fishing industry. Mr. Sembler stated that his family has been in the fish business in Sebastian since 1901, and Sebastian is still a very good and popular fishing place while Vero Beach is practically wiped out. Mr. Sembler contended that the reason Sebastian has remained a good fishing area is because it doesn't have wall-to-wall sea walls, condominiums, finger piers, etc.; it doesn't have development being pushed in on the snook and trout estuaries; and it does have mangrove shoreline and grass flats. Re the Resolution's claims that a sports fisherman releases his undersized fish alive while the gill netter releases fish dead because of suffocation and also that gill nets kill all fish entrapped in them, whether protected or undersized, Mr. Sembler advised that he has been keeping records of the length of the fish coming in over his dock at Sebastian, and of 194 trout that have come in, they have had two that have been 1211, which is the legal limit, and the average Length has been over 15". Mr. Sembler emphasized that he has documentation and facts to support his statements. He further noted that he has seen many sport fishermen with strings of fish 9, 10 or 11 inches long. Mr. Sembler further pointed out that the 3" size mesh net has been voted in, and any undersized fish can easily get through that size mesh. Mr. Sembler believed the highlight of the resolution was the statement that a gill net is a known entrapment for manatees. He informed the Board that Captain Patterson, a member of the Marine Patrol for many years, could verify only two instances where a piece of gill netting ever has been found on a manatee, and they 50 have no documented fact that a manatee has ever been killed by a gill net. Mr. Sembler stressed that the commercial fishermen do not have any gear that can attempt to hold a manatee, and noted that commercial fisherman Richard Thomas said on the night of the Angler Club meeting that anyone who thinks the net can do this, he would be glad to give them a net and a boat and let them circle a manatee and see what happens. Mr. Sembler next addressed the statement made that most of the gill netting done in Indian River County is done by netters from outside this county, mainly St. Lucie County. He agreed that there is a small bunch of people who come out of Fort Pierce and go into the Vero Beach area to fish, and if they are creating a problem, something should be done about this. Mr. Sembler emphasized that the complaints do not emanate from the Wabasso and Sebastian areas; those fishermen have been fishing their all their lives. He next disputed the statement that the gill net weights "mow" the grass as the weights are inside the line, and as far as propellers tearing up the grass flats, he reported that he has a statement from Bill Nelson, formerly mechanic at Inlet Marina for four years, that over a five year average he replaced propellers and lower units for commercial fishermen on the average of one a year while for the boats at Oyster Bay Time Share Resort, he replaced an average of 384 props a year until they went to stainless steel, and then he replaced 96 props, plus 12 lower units yearly. Mr. Sembler did agree the sports fisherman has a right to speak, but felt he had to rebut the statements made. He stressed that he would be glad to work with the sports fishermen as just battling does not solve anything. Commissioner Scurlock felt there is a a lot of miscommunica- tion as he believed the people who would want to protect.the river the most are the ones who make a living from it He did feel there should be a vehicle for better communication and some 51 .00T 2 1995 K PAGE -341 I CCT 2195 �+ BOOK U PAGE 42 education of novices who do damage unintentionally, and he believed that much more could be accomplished by working together. Chairman Lyons thanked Mr. Sembler for his presentation and felt that he had put his finger on one very important point, which is that there is a difference in what happens in various locations in the river as there is no question but that the southern end of the river in the Vero Beach area has suffered greater deterioration. He also agreed that we need to find a way to get together and have a combined effort to solve some of the reasons why we don't have the productivity down here that we used r to. He did not believe the Sebastian area fishermen come down to the Vero area, and Mr. Sembler confirmed that was a very infrequent occurrence. Commissioner Bird noted that we do not know the ultimate answer, but he felt it is the Commission's responsibility to preserve, protect, and hopefully improve the quality of fishing, which is so important to both interests. We certainly are not looking for a way of limiting people's livelihood, but sport fishing is important too, and he hoped the two groups could live together. He did differ with Mr. Sembler's statement about sea walls and condos; undoubtedly we are growing, but we are not a Palm Beach or Fort Lauderdale and never will be as he believed we stay fairly well on top of that situation. Chairman Lyons felt that one of the problems is that our grass beds in this part of the river have been disappearing quickly. He stated that he did put together a committee on grass beds to try to come up with data on this, but the history is so poor that you cannot find who is doing it and even if you feel you know, you can't prove it. Commissioner Bird suggested it might help if we could schedule a meeting to be held just for the specific purpose of discussing the river and bring in some other areas of expertise - Fish & Game, Harbor Branch Foundation, etc. 52 S Commissioner Scurlock mentioned the Lagoon Study Committee as a possible source of help. Charles J. Anderson informed the Board that he has fished here for many years, and the fishermen need this area desperately for their livelihood. He stressed that there is not one speck of grass south of Fort Pierce all the way to Jensen. Mr. Anderson continued that he has 45 years of experience o� the river, and he is willing and anxious to work with everyone on this problem. Commissioner Bowman concurred that we should schedule a meeting and include everyone interested - the Sea Grass Committee, the Lagoon Committee, the commercial fishermen, the sports fishermen, etc. Discussion ensued re the City of Vero Beach eliminating their discharge into th-e river, and Mr. Wegner asked if anything can be done about dumping of raw sewage in Fort Pierce Inlet. Commissioner Scurlock noted that all direct discharge into the river was supposed to be eliminated by 1985, but unfortu- nately the DER does not have the resources to push this as fast as we would like. Chairman Lyons noted that we now have the complaint about raw sewage from the Fort Pierce area on the record, and he suggested that we take these Minutes, send them to the DER, -and ask that they take action. Commissioner Bowman felt we must make sure to include Fort Pierce in any meeting we schedule. Juliana Haney, member of the Anglers Club, wished to make it clear that Mr. Thomas did not address the club at the last meeting as stated by Mr. Sembler nor at the previous meeting. Tim Adams, commercial fisherman, pointed out that there are about 35,000 acres tied up in mosquito impoundments, and he was for opening up the impoundments and making those areas work for us instead of worrying about mosquitos. Discussion ensued re mosquito impoundments, and it was noted that the impoundments are a great nitrogen removal for sewage, 53 OCT I905 Cox PAU r OCT 2 1985 62 fxE344 and, in fact, we plan to put our disposal in them to keep the nitrogen and phosphates out of the river. Use of the impoundments, however, gets us back to the problem of private property. Mr. Adams continued to emphasize that we should move in the direction of opening up the impoundments. He contended that you cannot have development and commercial fishermen too. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Scurlock, to schedule a special meeting at the earliest opportunity for all those interested to discuss the river in detail, bring in other areas of expertise, and gather input and ideas to be explored. Commissioner Wodtke informed those present that he has lived in the County for 51 years and for about eight years he was a commercial fisherman, although he usually stayed outside. He believed commercial fishermen are a very special breed of individuals and that we need to look at their problems; banning them is not the answer. He did agree there are problems, and as there are sometimes bad County Commissioners, there are also bad commercial fisherman, but Commissioner Wodtke felt that the 3" mesh will make a big difference. He stated that a net that is worked properly will not damage the river, and we need to address those who are causing damage and not harm those who are.doing this correctly. Commissioner Wodtke felt that we have had an indication that the sport fisherman and commercial fishermen can work together and there has got to be a place for both. Chairman Lyons suggested that Mr. Wegner as a representative of the sports fishermen work with Mr. Sembler as a�representative of the commercial fisherman and try to establish communications. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. It was voted on and carried unanimously. 54 HISTORICAL RAILROAD STATION AREA - REQUEST FOR DONATION Hazel Crews came before the Board representing the Historical Society in their request for a donation to assist in the landscaping of the historical railroad station area as set out in the fallowing Letter: INDIAN RIVER COUNTY HISTORICAL �p SOCIETY _ r �f✓.�y y�� i;�� FLORIDA P. O. Box 6535 Vero Beach, FL 32961 Mr. Patrick Lyons Chairman Indian River County Commission 1840 25th Street Vero Beach, Florida 32960 September 20, 1985 Re: Request for Participation - Landscaping Historical Railroad Station Area Dear Chairman Lyons: As you know, the Indian River County Historical Society has embarked upon a restoration project of the old Vero Beach railroad station in the parking area located at the corner of 23rd Street and 14th Avenue. Phase I (outside restoration) is almost completed with our heavy landscaping scheduled for October 19, 1985. Phase II (inside restoration) will begin in the next several weeks. Our ultimate goal is to open this Station as a museum in the spring of 1986. The northern end of this property was leased from the City of Vero Beach last year with the City retaining the southern part as a parking area. This parking area has always been used by our visitors and by both city and county residents for the community functions held in the Community Building. This parking area is also used as an overflow area from the County Courthouse (potential jury members are requested by the Clerk's office to park in this area.) The improvements to the north side of this property will be part of the Society's site plan already approved by the City of Vero Beach. The downtown support group known as "Concept of Vero", the Vero Beach Chamber of Commerce, the Garden Clubs of Indian River County, the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), various civic groups and individuals are among the many participating in the financing of the actual landscaping plan for this area. The City agreed that since they are gaining net additional parking spaces-, improving traffic flow and improving the appearance of this area that they will bear the cost of improvements to the south parking area and of future maintenance. Since, we feel this museum is of significance to the entire community, and since the parking lot, even though, it is owned by the City of Vero Beach is of importance to all the citizens of Indian River County, it seems appropriate to encourage, you, as our County Commissioners, to participate in this beautification project. The 55 21985 BOOK 62 PAGE 345' I1 wx 62 PaiGE 346 Historical Society with the support of these various groups will be raising a large percent of the approximately $38,000.00 necessary. We are relying on the City of Vero Beach to assume responsibility for their ' south parking area including some landscaping, the cost of the "cutout", all the resurfacing, and the future maintenance. Therefore, with the response to this date, from the.community and the City of Vero Beach having been very generous, we feel that the County's total contribution would only need to be $7,000 dollars. This represents a small percentage of the overall cost of improvements to the site. We have attached an itemized landscaping scheme and identified the areas where monies are needed and where donations have been received either in the form of cash or through services. Please consider the enclosed work sheets and you will see that the requested expenditure will be of benefit to all the citizens of this county. Thank you. Sincerely yours, _�kl Mrs. Anne Keen President ITEMS BUDGETED: Total for Trees and Palms (including tree spade) $12,000.00 Total for Shrubs, Vines, and Ground Cover 17,000.00 Irrigation System _ 6,500.00 Cost of Cut Outs (area leased to Historical Society) 2,000.00 Sod and Mulch 800.00 $38,300.00 COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION: CASH AND/OR SERVICES Garden Clubs of Indian River County 3,500.00 Daughters of American Revolution (DAR) 350.00 Historical Society - cut-out for leased area 2,000.00 Sabal Palmetto - eight (8) - donated 800.00 (Vista Properties will provide tree spade and man-hours for these palmettos) ` Irrigation systems (partial donation of system by Toro) Est. 1,000.00 Balance of Beutification Fund (CC) from 1984 4,000.00 Local Chapter of American Institute of Architects 300.00 REPRESENTS 30% of FUNDS NEEDED: $11,950.00 THIS TOTAL OTHER CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS HAVE INDICATED THEIR PARTICIPATION FOLLOWING THEIR BOARDS APPROVAL. 56 Commissioner Scurlock inquired what the City of Vero Beach agreed to do, and Mrs. Crews reported that the City last night accepted the Historical Society's request for $44,000 which will cover the cost of the "cutouts" for the landscaping, changing of w the entrance, etc. She explained that the entire triangle is involved, which is quite a large area, and it includes the strip along the railroad tracks. Chairman Lyons asked if they have the trees, and Mrs. Crews stated that they will purchase some and some have been donated. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, to contribute $2,500 to the Historical Society for the above endeavor from the fund we have established where we fine those who have taken out trees illegally. Commissioner Scurlock believed we have a total of about $7,000 in this account. Administrator Wright pointed out that this is a blended account where the land sales monies and park development monies, which is the tree fine money, are put together. He asked if the Board wants these monies kept separate in the future. The Board agreed that these funds should be kept separate in the future. Commissioner Scurlock clarified that the Motion would be to take the money from that particular account, and this would use up a substantial portion of it. He believed we have had a number of requests for landscaping donations. Mrs. Crews pointed out that one of their reasons for coming to the County was that this parking area is used both by the City and by County residents, and in fact, jurors are directed to park there to alleviate the crowding in the County parking lot. Commissioner Scurlock felt that if the County had more money in that fund, we would be glad to donate more. 57 OCT 2 1985 BOOK 62 PAGE 347 A OCT 2 1995 -I THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. It was voted on and carried unanimously. BOOK CLARIFICATION OF SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE VARIANCE (POWELL) 62 FnE348 The Board considered the following memo of Planner Boling: TO: The Honorable Members DATE: September 23, 1985 FILE: of the Board of County Commissioners DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: SUBJECT: CLARIFICATIAPPLICATION OF D OF A Robert M. Ke t ng,CP VARIANCE FROM THE Planning & Development Director SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE GRANTED TO DAN POWELL FRONffltan Boling REFERENCES: Staff Planner It is requested that the following information be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting on October 2, 1985. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: In November of 1984, County staff discovered that Mr. Dan Powell had created an illegal subdivision on his property located at the Lateral "J" Canal and 17th Street S.W., just south of the Dixie Heights subdivision. Since that time, staff has sought to enforce the subdivision ordinance and have the code violation rectified. Mr. Powell has sought to rectify the violation by obtaining variances from normal subdivision requirements and by platting his lots accordingly. At the regular meeting of March 20, 1985, the Board of County Commissioners granted a variance for the platting of property owned by Mr. Dan Powell. The variance enabled the platting of the property via the normal platting procedures but waived the normal requirement to pave 4th Avenue S.W. and 16th Street S.W. These two public roads front the proposed lots. The motion approved by the Board at the March 20th meeting was as follows: "to grant Mr. Powell a variance to the required improvement section of the Subdivision Ordinance so that paving of the roadways will not be required, the roads just to be consistent with others in the area; the roadways will have. to be indicated on the plat, and Mr. Powell will have to go through the platting process, showing all easements, etc." At the March 20th meeting, the Public Works Director, Jim Davis, stated that it was not clear what the right-of-way situation was in relation to 16th Street S.W. and 4th Avenue S.W. since the tax parcel maps do not always accurately reflect the actual width and alignment of rights-of-way. Mr. Davis further stated 58 --- that sufficient rights-of-way are acquired in the subdivision platting process. No Board member directly responded to these comments regarding right-of-way sufficiency. Board comments and the adopted motion only referenced the need to indicate 16th Street S.W. and 4th Avenue S.W. on the plat and the need to ensure that these roads be made consistent with the graded marl roads in the area. Recently, Mr. Powell applied for preliminaryplat p approval. The proposed plat/survey shows that the segments of 16th Street S.W. and 4th Avenue S.W. fronting the six proposed lots are half -streets, with 35' wide rights-of-way. One of staff's plat review comments stated that a 25' wide 16th Street S.W. and 4th Avenue S.W. right-of-way dedication would be required to bring the roads up to the County's 60' wide local road right-of-way standard. Mr. Powell has responded by stating that the variance granted by the Board also exempted right-of-way dedication requirements. In lieu of dedicating 25 feet of right-of-way, Mr. Powell has proposed to dedicate a 25' road, drainage, and utility easement to the public via the proposed plat. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS: The dedication of a 25' easement in lieu of a right-of-way dedication would substantially reduce the setbacks that would be applied to the lots. If a 25' easement were dedicated, front yard building set -backs would coincide with the boundaries of the easement, and effectively would set back structures 25' from the present property boundaries. If however, the right-of-way dedication were required pursuant to section 10 of the subdivision ordinance, the front yard setbacks would begin at the new right-of-way boundary, and effectively would set back structures 45' from the present property boundaries. Mr. Powell contends that the lesser setbacks are necessary to obtain the cooperation of the present owner of the lot that fronts on both 16th Avenue S.W. and 4th Avenue S.W. (lot #4). The present _ owner of lot #4 must sign the final plat as an owner of the property to be platted. The Public Works Director has indicated that a 25' road, drainage, and utility easement in the subdivision's location could function well enough to facilitate a future petition paving project. However, the County does not normally accept public road easements. Instead, dedicated rights-of-way are accepted, ensuring the County of the full rights needed to develop public improvements within thoroughfare corridors. Dedicated right-of-way also ensures that the County will have the right to control and permit/deny proposed' construction by non-public entities with rights-of-way. The Board needs to determine if the variance granted to Mr. Powell in March of 1985 waived the normal right-of-way dedication requirements. Waiving this requirement would enable Mr. Powell to proceed with his proposed plat but would exempt him from a requirement applied to other developers now seeking to plat new subdivisions that, like the subject property, are adjacent to the Dixie Heights subdivision. It is staff's opinion that. pursuant to section 10 of the subdivision ordinance, the existing half streets should be brought up to County standards by requiring a 25' right-of-way dedication for 16th Street and 4th Avenue S.W. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners clarify that.the previously granted variance did not exempt the platting of the subject property from required right-of-way dedications. 59 OCT 2 1985 BooxPa'Gn z E 0 CT 2 1995 BooK 62 PAGE •359 Chairman Lyons commented that he was very tempted to go back and say do it right the first time because once you start bending the rules, there doesn't seem to be a place to stop. Planner Boling clarified that the issue actually is whether the 25' should be dedicated as right-of-way or as an easement; basically all the Board agreed to was no paving. Engineer Dana Howard came before the Board representing the applicant, Dan Powell. Mr. Howard noted that this matter was discussed at a Board meeting in March, and at that time, Director Davis stated that sufficient rights-of-way are required in the subdivision platting process; however, the Board made no particular response to that except to say that 16th St. S.W. and 4th Avenue S.W. have to be indicated on the plat and these roads are to be made consistent with the graded marl roads in the area. Commissioner Bird asked if the 25' right-of-way dedication causes Mr. -Powell some particular problem, and Mr. Howard stated that it reduces the size of the lots, which are 1/2 acre lots and they must be able to comply with the septic tank and well re- quirements. Administrator Wright believed the Health Department will give them credit for the right-of-way dedication, and Planner Boling informed the Board that Mr. Galanis of the Health Department told him that the right-of-way dedication would not affect the well and septic tank requirements. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, to accept staff's recommendation and clarify that the previously granted variance did not exempt the platting of s the subject property from required right-of-way dedications. Mr. Howard noted that they have already agreed to give 25' of easement and asked if, as a possible alternative, it could be 60 15' of right-of-way and 10' of easement, but Commissioner Scurlock stated that he wished to stay with staff's recommendation. Commissioner Bird noted wished to be sure that we are not making the lots unbuildable or creating an undue hardship. Director Keating advised that these are lots that are not officially created yet, and that is why Mr. Powell is coming in with a subdivision. The one lot he cut out, he has got to include within the subdivision plat. Director Keating expressed concern that if the Board treats Mr. Powell differently, it will be very difficult when we receive a plat for Dixie Terrace to tell anyone they have got to have local roads with 60' of right-of-way and not 50' of right-of-way and 10' of easement. Commissioner Bird thought we were asking for 70' of right- of-way, and Engineer Howard explained that there is already 35' of dedicated right-of-way;'the 25' will make it 601. Planner Boling noted that this will bring a half street up to standard. Commissioner Wodtke left the meeting at 11: 15 o'clock P.M. Discussion ensued, and Administrator Wright believed what this gets into is placement of the house. Mr. Howard is saying with the easement, he can get use of the lot to the edge of the easement, but with the right-of-way, you have an additional 20' setback. However, you are dealing with 1/2 acre lots, and the setback will not make them unbuildable. Mr. Howard argued about the size of the corner lot, but the Administrator noted that it would make the corner lot 125 x 120 on which it is very possible to build and meet the setbacks. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED THE QUESTION. It was voted on and carried unanimously (4-0) Commissioner Wodtke having left the meeting. 61 OCT 21985 eooK s PA..35 OCT 2 1985 -62 FAGE -. 30 -*'0 ADDITIONAL RIGHT-OF-WAY - 8TH ST. & OLD DIXIE INTERSECTION Public Works Director Davis reviewed staff memo, as follows: TO: DATE: FILE: The Honorable Members of September 19, 1985 the Board of County Cam-i.ssioners THROUGH: Michael Wright, SUBJECT: 8TH STREET AT OLD DIXIE County Administrator INTERSECTION ADDITIONAL RIGHT OF WAY - DUTTON PROPERTY James W. Davis, P.E. Public Works Director FROM:REFERENCES: Donald G. Finney:':t�q- Right of Way Agent DESCRIPTION AND CONDITION Mrs. Dutton is not willing to donate but will sell the triangular parcel required for road widening improvements. The Fair Market Value of the Camnercial parcel containing 583.94 Sq. Ft. is estimated at $2.50 per square foot or $1,459.85. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS - Staff recommends offering Mrs, Dutton $1,460 as full compensation for the 583.94 sq. ft. parcel with no conditions. REOOMNENIDATIONS AND FUNDING Funding to come from Public Works Account No. 306-214-541-33.19 8TH STREET 51$i3S,F• ww %•49'21 O SCALE. i X30' C55; (fog 132.35' NV0 v O O Zg 1,01: . Ad u . t T= 3s.1� Q - I o� �'lo' • 3�'' L.G. _ CIO. 'ZS' LOTS 24 25 5LK 2 GLORIA GARDEW5 *0 I Director Davis explained that to accomplish the desired road improvements, we need the right-of-way on the southeast corner, and Mrs. Dutton has agreed to sell it. ON M0"N ON by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously authorized staff to offer Mrs. Dutton $1,460 as full compensation for the said 583.94 sq. ft. parcel with no conditions. RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION - LATERAL "A" - 66TH AVE. (N, of CR 510) The Board reviewed memo of Right -of -Way Agent Finney: TO: DATE: FI; The Honorable Members of September 19, 1985 The Board of County Commissioners THROUGH: SUBJECT: RIGHT OFnWAY_ACQUISITION Michael Wright, LATERAL A 66TH AVENUE (North i3f l County Administrator TIMOTHY BRADLEY PROPERTY CR 510) HARRIET WILSON PROPERTY James W. Davis, P.E. Public Works Director FROM: REFERENCES: Donald G. Finne�� Right of Way Agent DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS The Board of County Commissioners previously approved condemnation and authorized eminent danain proceedings to acquire the right of way for the two parcels. Mr. Timothy Bradley has agreed to sell at Fair Market Value rather than go thru condemnation. Staff appraisal indicates Fair Market Value is $4,240 for the 35' x 528' right of way needed or .42 acres. Mrs. Harriet Wilson does not want to sell nor does she want the road paved at this location.• She would rather like to see Powerline Road built and paved. Staff appraisal indicates Fair Market Value as follows: 35' x 26401± and a triangular parcel 45' x 45' right of way needed or 2.193 acres = $12,062 2710' of fence at $1.50 per foot = 4,065 Estimated Fair Market Value $16,127 63 BOOK 62 PACE 3 L- 1* 2 1985 II OCT 2 1985 Boou' 62 PALE -15 RFCOimMATIONS AND FUNDING . It is requested that the Board of County Comnissioners authorize offering Fair Market value as stated above to each of the property owners as full compensation for the right of way requested and allow Mr. Bradley to harvest his citrus fruit and to leave 14 trees on the right of way and transplant March 1, 1986. Should Mrs. Wilson decline the written offer, and the last negotiation effort fails then condemnation action to proceed as previously approved by the Board. Project account with funding frcan Second Gas Tax or Focal Option Gas Tax. Public Works Director Davis noted that this has been going on for five years; we have tried to be patient with them, and then they said they would accept fair market value. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, to authorize staff to take action as recommended in the above memo. Commissioner Bird stated his conviction that if this road is improved, it will be a tremendous benefit to Mrs. Wilson's property, but apparently she is not ready to develop yet and, therefore, is not convinced it is a benefit. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. It was voted on and carried unanimously (4-0), Commissioner Wodtke having left the meeting. FLORIDA CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT The Board reviewed memo of Assistant County Attorney Barkett, as follows: 64 TO` The Board of County DATE: October 1, 1985 FILE: Commissioners SUBJECT: FROM: Bruce Barke t REFERENCES: Asst. County A torney THE FLORIDA CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT The FLORIDA CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT, passed by the 1985 Florida Legis- lature, became effective October 1, 1985. The stated legislative intent of the act is to "protect the public health, comfort and environment, by creating areas in public places and at public meetings that are reasonably free from tobacco smoke." It should be noted that the act specifically shall not be interpreted to require the designation of smoking areas. The operative provision of the Act is contained in Section 4, which states; "No person may smoke in a public place or at a public meeting except in designated smoking areas." "Public place" is defined as enclosed indoor areas used by the general public, specifically including government buildings, and "government buildings" in turn is defined to mean "any building or any portion of any building owned or leased to the State or any political subdivision thereof and used for governmental purposes." In addition, "public meeting" means all meetings open to the public. ,The Act provides that "the person in charge of a public place" may designate smoking areas. If a smoking area is designated, existing physical barriers and ventilation systems shall be used to minimize smoke in adjacent non-smoking areas. The result of the FLORIDA CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT is that no person may smoke in a public place (including the County Administration Building), or at a public meeting unless the person in charge designates a smoking area. The person in charge of the public place shall conspicuously post, in any area designated as a smoking area, signs stating that smoking is permitted in such area. Any person who smokes in a public place, except in a designated smoking area, shall be guilty of a non -criminal violation punishable by a fine of not more than $100.00 for the first violation and not more than $500.00 for each subsequent violation. The Act also directs employers in a work place where there are smokers and non-smokers, to develop, implement and post a policy regarding designation of smoking and non-smoking areas. An entire area may not be designated as a smoking area unless all workers routinely assigned to work in that area at the same time agree. With regard to the County Administration Building, the Act seems to prohibit smoking except where there is a specifically designated smoking area. 65 OCT 2 1985 BOOK #%I% I 0 CT 2 1995) BOOK 62 PACE -159 Commissioner Bird inquired whether we need to designate certain areas in the Administration Building as smoking areas. Attorney Barkett stated that the law says no one may smoke in a public place except in a designated smoking area, but you don't have to have any. We are definitely a government building, and no person may smoke unless the person in charge designates a smoking area. Administrator Wright informed the Board that in private offices we will let those individuals regulate that, but where we have common areas, we will designate certain areas of the room. Also, they are splitting up the cafeteria. The Administrator did not foresee having any problem. He did not feel it is necessary to post any area as a smoking area for the public. REPORT ON MEETING WITH GIFFORD COMMUNITY RE SEWER SERVICE Commissioner Scurlock reported that he met again with leaders of the Gifford community who identified additional areas they were interested in servicing, and he believed what they identified is within the service area originally set up. Commissioner Scurlock emphasized that it was a very cordial meeting. The community wants to move ahead and to include as much as possible; now, we are just checking the cost of the improvements out and will be in requesting modification of the budget accordingly. Also, it seems that instead of secondary treatment, we will have to go to tertiary treatment, which is about an $350,000 expansion of the original request for the plant. Commissioner Scurlock felt we will get the answer on the figures back in a couple weeks, and he then will bring this back to the Commission. REPORT ON THE LIBRARY COMMITTEE Chairman Lyons informed the Board that they have been studying the County as to where the population is, and there is no question we need to put greater emphasis on the south and west. It is also felt the Sebastian Library probably should be 66 M M M moved a little further south in Sebastian because it is running out of room already. He reported that Virginia Grigg, Director of the State Library Services Division, will speak at their next meeting. SOUTH COUNTY FIRE The Chairman announced that immediately upon adjournment, the Board would reconvene as the District Board of Fire Commis- sioners of the South Indian River County Fire District. Those Minutes will be prepared separately. There being no further business, upon Motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 11:29 o'clock A.M. ATTEST: J Clerk 67 CT 2 1985 e�o��