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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/9/1986Tuesday, December 9, 1986 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 Tuesday, December 9, 1986, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. Present were Don C. Scurlock, Jr., Chairman; Margaret C. Bowman, Vice Chairman; Richard N. Bird; Carolyn K. Eggert; and Gary C. Wheeler. Also present were Charles P. Balczun, County Administrator; Charles P. Vitunac, Attorney to the Board of County Commissioners; L. S. "Tommy" Thomas, Intergovernmental Relations Director; Joseph Baird, OMB Director; and Barbara Bonnah, Deputy Clerk. The Chairman called -the meeting to order, and Commissioner Eggert led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA/EMERGENCY ITEMS Chairman Scurlock requested the addition of a retroactive approval of an admission to Holley State Hospital as Item N under the Consent Agenda. He recommended that in the future the Chairman be given a blanket authorization to sign these admission petitions when necessary. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously added the above item to today's Consent Agenda. BOOK E C 9 196 -7 BOOK f' k APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Chairman asked if there were any corrections or additions to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of 11/18/86. There were none. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of 11/18/86, as written. CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Wheeler requested that Items C, D 8 G be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. A. Renewal Application for a Permit to Carry a Concealed Firearm The Board reviewed the following memo dated.11/24/86: TO: The Honorable Members of DATE: November 24, 1986 FILE: the Board of County Commissioners SUBJECT: PISTOL PERMIT - RENEWAL FROM: Charles P. Balczun REFERENCES: County Administrator The following person has applied through the Clerk's Office for renewal of a pistol permit: Brett Graham Wallace All requirements of the ordinance have been met and are in order. 2 � � r ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously approved the renewal application to carry a concealed firearm for Brett G. Wallace. B. Approval of Appointment of Deputy Sheriff ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert,. -SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously approved the appointment of Deputy Sheriff Joseph R. Brown by Sheriff Dobeck. C. DER/Army Corps/DNR Permit Application - Anthony A. Buford, Jr. The Board reviewed the following memo dated 12/2/86: TO: The Honorable Members DATEmecember 2, ` 1986 FILE: of the Board of County Commissioners DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: ��C'� , D . E . R. , ARMY CORPS SUBJECT: AND D.N.R. PERMIT Robert M. Keat'ng, P APPLICATIONS Planning & Development Director FROM Roland erloip BuforREFERENCES: -TM#87-125 •Staff Planner Environment Planning Section DIS:IBMIRD It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting of December 9, 1986. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION APPLICATION FILE NO. 31-127591-4 - Applicant: Anthony A. Buford, Jr. C/O 1835 20th Street Vero Beach, FL 32960 Waterway & Location: The project is located in the Indian River in John's Island Subdivision, Plat 40, adjacent to Lot 3, Section 13, Township 32 South, Range 39 East, Indian River County, Florida.- The upland property associa- ted with the project is on Stingaree Point, located in the Town of Indian River Shores. Work & Purpose: The applicant proposes to construct a private residential T-shaped dock with a 6' X 40' main access pier and a 10' X 36' terminal platform (total square footage: 6001). No sewage pump -out or fueling facilities are proposed. No dredging or filling will be performed. 3 BOOK 66 r,�,H 5 u L��DEG 9 1" 6 r DEC 0«, ALTERNATIVES & ANALYSIS: BOOK 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 Zoning Management Element of the Indian River Comprehensive Plan Coastal Zone Management, Interim Goals, Objectives & Policies for the Treasure Coast Region The Hutchinson Island Planning & Management Plan i - The Indian River County Code of Laws and Ordinances Chapter 16Q-20, Florida Administrative Code The project as proposed is located within the Town of Indian River Shores and therefore is not subject to County Code requirements. Section 16Q-20.04(5) of the Florida Administrative Code sets forth specific standards and criteria for private residential single docks constructed within the Indian River Aquatic Preserve, among which are the following criteria: Any main access dock shall be limited to a maximum width of four (4) feet (Sec. 16Q -20.04(5)(b)(1), F.A.C). Terminal platform size shall be no more than 160 square feet (Sec. 16Q-20.04 (5) (b) (6) , F.A.C.) . Staff have not determined if the project is to be located in the Indian River Aquatic Preserve or on privately owned bottom - lands. If the project is located within the Aquatic Preserve, it does not satisfy the above cited criteria. The extent to which the submerged bottomlands of the proposed project area will be impacted has not been determined; the effect of Indian River development on ecologically valuable seagrass beds should be considered. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board of County Commissioners authorize staff to forward the following comments regarding this project to the Florida Department of Environmental Regu- lation: 1) The Department of Environmental Regulation and other appropriate agencies should coordinate with the D.N.R., to determine if the project as proposed is located in the Indian River Aquatic Preserve and therefore subject to requirements of Chapter 16Q-20, Florida Administrative Code. 2) The Department of Environmental Regulation and other appropriate agencies should consider the potential cumu- lative impacts of dockage projects upon the Florida Manatee; 3) The Department of Environmental Regulation and other appropriate agencies should evaluate the potential impact of marina projects on ecologically significant submerged bottomlands such as seagrass beds in the Indian River. 4 Commissioner Wheeler wished to have some background on these applications, and Planning & Development Director Robert Keating explained that this process involves the Board approving the forwarding of comments on permit applications to the DER, Army Corps, and DNR. This particular application is to construct a dock for a single-family residence located in the Town of Indian River Shores and, therefore, is not subject -to County code requirements. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously authorized staff to forward the comments as set out in the above memo to the DER. D. DER/Army Corps/DNR_Permit Applications The Board reviewed the following memo dated 11/26/86: TO: The Honorable Members ®ATENovember 26; 1986 FILE: of the Board of County Commissioners DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: D.E.R., ARMY CORPS AND 7 D.N.R. PERMIT APPLICA- SUBJECT: TIONS Robdrt M. Kea ig, Planning & nevef0_.i&.dt Director TM# 87-116 Roland M. DeBlois rjoAt> DIS:IBMIRD FROM: Environmental Planning SeRtRENCES: It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their" regular meeting of December 9,'1986. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION APPLICATION FILE NO. S 31-127426-4, 31-127427-4 and 31-127022-4 - APPLICATION DESCRIPTIONS: 1) Application No. 31-127426-4 Applicant: R. J. Ogelthorpe C/0 1835 20th Street Vero Beach, FL 32960 5 L_ DEC 9 Z-36 Bou 6 6 `,�li�_ 582 DEC J" 1036 BOOK 66 o')-. 5,S�Q 7 Waterway & Location: The project is located in the Indian River, adjacent to Lots 8 and 8A,-Riomar Bay Subdivision, Unit 2, Section 5, Township 33 South, Range 40 East, Indian River County, Florida. The upland property associated with the project is on Lake Drive, located within the city limits of Vero Beach. Work & Purpose: The applicant proposes to construct an L-shaped single family private dock, having a 4' X 30' main access dock with a 6' X 30' terminal platform (total area: 300 square feet). The propose dock is to extend 26 feet waterward, to where -water depth equals minus 5.8 feet. No dredging or filling is to occur. 2) Application No. 31-127427-4 Applicant: Harvey Phipard Jr. C/O 1835 20th Street Vero Beach, FL 32960 Waterway & Location: The project is located in the Indian River, adjacent to Lots 15 and 15A Riomar Bay Subdivision, Unit 2, Section 5, Township 33 South, Range 40 East, Indian River County Florida. The upland property associated with the project is on Lake Drive, located in the City of Vero Beach. Work & Purpose: The applicant proposes to construct a T-shaped single private residential dock, having a 4' X 30' main access dock with a 4' X 40' terminal platform (total area: 280 square feet). The proposed dock is to extend 24 feet waterward, to where water depth equals -minus six (-6) feet. No dredging or filling is to occur. 3) Application No. 31-127022-4 Applicant: Ralph J. Oltman C/O 1835 20th Street Vero Beach, FL 32960 Waterway & Location: The project is located in the Indian River, adjacent to lots 18 and 18A, Riomar Bay Subdivision, Unit 2, Section 5, Township 33 South, Range 40 East, Indian River County Florida. The upland property associated with the project is on Lake Drive, located in the City of Vero Beach. Work & Purpose: The applicant proposes to construct an L-shaped private residential dock, having a 4' X 30' main access dock with a 4' X 30' terminal platform (total area: 240 square feet). The proposed dock is to extend 24 feet waterward, to where water depth_equals minus five (-5) feet. No dredging or filling is to occur. 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 & Costal Zone Management Element of the Indian River Comprehensive Plan - Costal Zone Management, Interim Goals Policies for the Treasure Coast Reaion 6 Objectives & The Hutchinson Island Resource Planning & Management Plan The Code of Laws & Ordinances of Indian River County Chapter 16Q-20, Florida Administrative Code The proposed dockage projects are to be located within the city of Vero Beach and are not subject to County Code requirements. The docks are not to be located in the Indian River Aquatic Preserve and, therefore, are not subject to chapter 16Q, Florida Administrative Code requirements. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners authorize staff to transmit a letter to the D.E. R. with the following comments: 1) The proposed dockage projects are to be located within the city limits of Vero Beach and therefore are not subject to County Code Requirements. 2) The Department of Environmental Regulation and other appropriate agencies should evaluate the potential impact of the projects on ecologically significant submerged bottomlands such as seagrass beds in the Indian River. 3) The Department of Environmental Regulation and other appropriate agencies should consider the potential cumu- lative impacts of dockage projects upon the Florida Manatee. Commissioner Wheeler asked if there are any recent studies that indicate in any way that docks and boats that use docks hurt the manatees, and Director Keating explained that substantial deaths have resulted from boat propeller injuries. Planner Roland DeBlois advised that the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has set forth a jeopardy letter regarding manatees which focuses mostly on multiple family dock projects. Most of the studies he has seen have focused on various size boats vs. shallow and deepwater. Chairman Scurlock explained that the agencies will review these items in any event, but we forward our comments to show our continuing concerns for the environment. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously authorized staff to forward the comments as set out in the above memo to the DER. 7 EC 1986 BOOK F,a' - i - DEC � IS86 BOCK 66 u,U,E 595 E. Approval of Proposed Holiday Schedule for Calendar Year 1987 The Board reviewed the following memo dated 11/25/86: TO: The Honorable Members of DATE: November 25, 1986 F1 the Board of County Commissionerswa ,�� 0*1 - 01.6 % SUBJECT: PROPOSED HOLIDAY SCHEDULE - CALENDAR YEAR 1987 FROM: Charles P. Balczun REFERENCES: County Administrator The following proposed holiday schedule for 1987 is sub- mitted for your approval: oM ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously approved the above holiday schedule for 1987, as recommended by Administrator Balczun. F. Budget Amendment, North County Fire District The Board reviewed the following memo dated 11/24/86: 8 Holiday Dates Dates Offices Closed 1. Good Friday April 17, 1987 Fri., April 17th 2. Memorial Day May 25, 1987 Mon., May 25th 3. Independence Day July 4, 1987 Fri., July 3rd 4. Labor Day Sept. 7, 1987 Mon., Sept. 7th 5. Veterans Day Nov. 11, 1987 Wed., Nov. 11th 6. Thanksgiving Day Nov. 26, 1987 Thurs.,•Nov. 26th 7. Day after Thanksgiving Day Nov. 27, 1987 Fri., Nov. 27th 8. Christmas Eve (� day) Dec. 24, 1987 Thurs., Dec. 24th (qday) 9. Christmas Day Dec. 25, 1987 Fri., Dec. 25th 10. New Years Day Jan. 1, 1988 Fri., Jan. 1, 1988 ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously approved the above holiday schedule for 1987, as recommended by Administrator Balczun. F. Budget Amendment, North County Fire District The Board reviewed the following memo dated 11/24/86: 8 TO: Honorable Board of County DATE: November 24, 1986 Commissioners SUBJECT: Budget Amendment North County Fire pistri,ct FROM: Joseph A. Baird OMB Director The North County Fire District Advisory Board requests the Honorable Board of County Commissioners approve the fol- lowing budget amendment. SEBASTIAN INCREASE DECREASE Revenue 115-000-389-040.00 Cash Forward-Oct.l 2,395 Expense 115-123-522-066.49 Oth Mach & Equip 2,395 EXPLANATION: An auxiliary generator at a Sebastian fire house was inoperable. T1T1T T loll T1T\Tt Revenue 115-000-389-040.00 Cash Forward-Oct.l 3,000 Expense 115-121-522-034.61 Maint-Bldgs 3,000 EXPLANATION: Fellsmere Volunteer Fire Department replaced the station doors in 1985/86 fiscal year. The vendor has not been paid. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously approved the above budget amendment, as recommended by OMB Director Baird. G. IRC Bid #322 - Two (2) New 1986 or 1987 Refuse Container Trucks The Board reviewed the following memo dated 11/26/86: 9 BOOK 6 x F�Gt DEC 0 BOCK u,F 5 S7 TO: Board of County Commissioners DATE: Nov. 26, 1986 FILE: THRU: Joseph A. Baird Director, Budget Office SUBJECT: IRC BID #322 -Two (2) New 1986 or 1987 Refuse Container Trucks FROM:��. REFERENCES: Carolyn -/Goodrich, Manager Purchasing Department 1. Description and Conditions Bids were received Thursday, November 20, 1986 at 11:00 A.M. for IRC #322 -Two (2) New 1986 or 1987 Refuse Container Trucks for the Refuse Department. 27 Bids were sent out. 24 Bids were -received. 2. Alternatives and Analysis The low bid was submitted by Jim Hardee Equipment Co., Inc., Tampa, F1. in the amount of $61,520.00 each or $123,040.00 for 2 trucks. The roll -off unit does not meet specifications. The specs call for a 7/8" cable, the Galbreath U4 unit has a 3/4" cable. The low bid meeting specifications was submitted by Heintzelmans Truck center, Orlando, Fl. in the amount of $62,850.00 each or $125,700.00 for 2 trucks. 3. Recommendation and Funding Staff recommends that IRC #322 be awarded to Heintzelmans Truck Center, Orlando, F1. in the amount of $125,700.00. There is $150,000.00 budgeted in Account #411-217-534-066.22. OMB Director Joe Baird recommended that this item be tabled until next week's meeting. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously tabled the above item until the meeting of 12/16/86. H. IRC Bid #324 - Road Striping__ Edgeline The Board reviewed the following memo dated 11/26/86: 10 L/ TO: Board of County Commissioners DATE: Nov. 26, 1986 FILE: \ui THRU: Joseph A. Baird SUBJECT: IRC BID #324 -Road Striping-Edgel i ne Director, Budget Office FROM: REFERENCES: Carolyn oodrich, Manager Purchas'ng Department 1. Description and Conditions Bids were received Thursday, November 20, 1986 at 11:00 A.M. for IRC #324 -Road Striping-Edgelines for the Traffic Engineering Department. 9 Bid Proposals were sent out, 5 Bids -were received. 2. Alternatives and Analysis The low bid was received from Premier Striping, Naples, F1., in the amount of $12,195.46 or 3.4 cents per lineal foot. Premier was awarded the road striping bid last year and provided good services. 3. Recommendation and Funding Staff recommends that IRC #324 be awarded to the low bidder, Premier Striping, in the amount -of $12,195.46. There is $16,000.00 budgeted in Account #111-245-541-035.35. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously approved the above budget amendment, as recommended by Purchasing Manager Goodrich. E C 0 1936 11 aooK DO fUF. 5 S d' - r- ____ - DEC 0 1966 BOOK 66' fd�'t BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 1840 25th Street Vero Beach, Florida 32960 �P • ell, QC BID TABULATION N m� y `� yE �,; Qgo. BID NO.GrFr ��a ~ o F` y� ti m BID X324 DNoE.O20 OPENING BID TITLE m ' 0 � o �� - `Da V4 ok ROAD STRIPING-EDGELINES a �` �Q1 = v ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE NO. UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT 1. CR512 (US I to 195) 62,770LF LF 3. o es land d CR 0 1000' W of US 1 4. 20th Avenue Oslo Rd to 12st 24,970 L 5. 66th Ave SR60 to Sebastian rIty Ilmits-) 83.400 LE 6- 43rd (21 St SW to aye/rg6ll 51,890 L . Old Dixie H St. Lucie Co. Line to 16th St.) 53,160 L 8. 8th Ave CR 0 A 6 St to St.) 10,4801 77 Price Per Lineal Foot .07 .04 .055 .034 .12 Earliest Date to Start Work 30 days lwk Dec. As re . 1/5/ 8 Total 26901 75 16141 OS 119727 95 12195 46 43042 80 1 MM 5 Wry I. Historic Preservation Planning Assistance Grant Application TO The Honorable Members DATE: December 1, 1986 FILE: of the Board of County Commissioners DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLANNING ASSISTANCE , SUBJECT: GRANT APPLICATION Robert M. Keats g, P Director, Plann.ng Development h5 THROUGH: Richard Shearer, AICP h Chief, Long -Range Planning FROM: Jeffrey A. Goulet REFERENCES: Staff Planner, Long -Range Planning It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting of December 9, 1986. DESCRIPTION & CONDITIONS The Florida Department of State is soliciting applications for Federal grants-in-aid for historic preservation projects. The Bureau of Historic Preservation is particularly encouraging 12 applications which propose to develop preservation elements (or preservation components of coastal management, future land use, and housing elements) of Local Government Comprehensive Plans. The Bureau is also giving priority to projects which cover relatively large, poorly surveyed geographic areas, such as Indian River County. As a result of the recent planning legislation enacted by the State, Indian River County must incorporate historic and archaeological concerns in its required comprehensive plan. Chapter 9J-5 of the Florida Administrative Code, entitled "Minimum Criteria for Review of Local Government Comprehensive Plans and Determination of Compliance," requires that the County address identification, designation, and protection of historically significant properties in various elements of the Comprehensive Plan. The funds available from the subject grant program would enable the County to undertake required historic preservation activities. As such, these funds would complement grant funds being provided to the County from the Department of Community Affairs for comprehensive planning activities. ANALYSIS & ALTERNATIVES Indian River County has never had a formal -historic sites survey conducted, and only two or three sites have been recorded on the Florida Master Site File. In order to meet the requirements as outlined in Chapter 9J-5, the Minimum Criteria Rule for Local Government Comprehensive Plans, it will be necessary to conduct a cursory site survey of the County in order to estimate the number of historical and archaeological sites the County may have, and it will be necessary to record the most readily identifiable sites on the Florida Master Site File. Analysis of the identified sites may also be utilized by the Planning Department to develop goals, objectives, and strategies addressing historic preservation in the County's Comprehensive Plan. Since the referenced grant program is competitive, there is no assurance that the County will receive the required funds. In order to have an approvable application, the staff has developed a project consistent with the grant program's primary objectives and consistent with the County's planning requirements. As proposed, the project will focus on developing preservation components within elements of the Comprehensive Plan. This will involve an area survey of the County and development of historic preservation policies as part of several plan elements. The subject grant requires 50% matching funds. These matching funds can be in the form of in-kind services. The Indian River County and Sebastian Historical Societies have also offered their services in conducting the proposed historic sites survey and assisting in recording these resources on the Florida Master Site File. Volunteer services may also be used in calculating the in-kind match. RECOMMENDATION Based on the above analysis, staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners authorize the submission of the appli- cation for a $10,000.00 federal grant-in-aid for the proposed historic preservation project. Staff also recommends that the 50% match ($5,000.00) be in the form of in-kind services of the Planning and Development Division and the Indian River County Historical Society, and that the designated project supervisor be the Director of the Planning and Development Division. 13 B601V 66 PF&S' D E D S 1996 900K 66Im-591 7 ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously adopted Resolution 86-107, authorizing staff to submit an application for federal grant-in-aid for an historic preservation planning project, designating the Director of the Planning and Development Division as the Project Supervisor, and confirming that the required matching funds shall be in the form of in-kind services. RESOLUTION 86-107 IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD J. Partial Release of Assessment Liens - Water 8 Sewer - Pine Creek Condo II ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously approved partial release of assessment lien for (1) ERU each on the SR -60 Water and Wastewater projects for Pine Creek Condominium II, Unit 101 (Lynnlee Development Corp.) RELEASES ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD K. Partial Release of Assessment Lien - SR -60 Wastewater Proiect - Central Assembly of God ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously approved partial release of assessment lien on the SR -60 Sewer project in the amount of $1,250 per ERU reserved for Central Assembly of God. RELEASE IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD L. Release of Assessment Liens_- SR -60 Wastewater Project - Indian River Citrus ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously approved the Release of Assessment Lien in the amount of $3,316.50 to Indian River Citrus for the SR -60 Wastewater project. RELEASE IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD M. Authorization to Schedule a Public Hearing to Establish a MSTU for Street Lighting in Vero Shores The Board reviewed the following memo dated 12/1/86: TO: Honorable Board of County DATE: December 1, 1986 Commissioners SUBJECT: Establishment of Vero Shores Street Lighting District FROM: Jose A. Baird OMB Director Vero Shores Homeowners Association is requesting the Hon- orable Board of County Commissioners establish a.street light- ing district. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS Staff worked with FPL to develop the following project budget and yearly cost estimate: 33 - 9500L HPSV Lumen lights on existing poles 2,938 9 - 9500L HPSV Lumen lights on existing poles 1,090 G & A Charge 300 Contingency - 100 403 330 - First Year Charge 1,329 Commissions and Fees 200 6,260 The cost equates to $30.00 per year per lot for the first year and $24.00 per year per lot thereafter. (Approximately 210 lots in Vero Shores). RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Honorable Board of County Commission- ers authorize the scheduling of a public hearing to establish an MSTU for street lighting in Vero Shores. 15 �� BOOK 66 2 DEC 0, X986Boos ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously authorized staff to schedule a Public Hearing to establish a MSTU for street lighting in Vero Shores. N. Retroactive Approval of Petition for Admission to A. G. Holley State Hospital ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously granted retroactive approval of petition for admission to A. G. Holley State Hospital for RobeYt J. Parker,and authorized the Chairman to approve these petitions of admission in the future without bringing them before the Board. (PETITION IS ONE FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD) PUBLIC HEARING - GRAND HARBOR SUBSTANTIAL DEVIATION DEVELOPMENT ORDER AMENDMENT The hour of 9:05 o'clock A.M. having passed, the Deputy Clerk read the following Notice with Proof of Publication attached, to wit: 16 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 In the Court, was pub- lished in said newspgper in the issues of �� and 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. tisernent for publication in the said newspaper. ' 3- Swom to and subscribed before me this day of 1 Y IX I till jBusiness Manager) (Clerk of the Circuit Cou !Indian River County, Florida) (SEAU OIMAN RIVER CQUNrY NO TICE 0r PUBLtC HE 0 The Board of County CoaanleslotIOrs of Indian Rider County Wneby pfvea fiottca of a PUBLIC HEARING to be tneM a ff f s.m, on December 8,1986, N tM County Commission Chambers of the County Administration IS . located at 1940 25th Sir ee4 Vero Beach. Florida. The eubleci OI thetiesfing ia conaamatnon of ■ Wbstaflael deviatlorn request fora DeUaiGpRtent d Regional Impact known as Grarw Harbor. The PaUllener is Brand Harbor, Ine. Gerimal Location: amthcalOd nth W4ms North Retial Qanal S.:Sh t= BaslVISbYn and 53rd Sbeat located eestthe Indian River, an the east � U.S. Highway 81. `• ` I to u` `1 1 D rs` r MBES ' :r ...•rye' 1 1 � \ � `/ It r \ \ M 0- I Ii 1 The Substantial deviation request is tw an amendimud In tIO asbtlnq lgo oo ole m do ry on October 23. ISM and amended February 5. 1989 by the Indian RI A0 documents, penam" to Me development request are filed In BIO Men R*w County Pennhq aid Development r>iyisior, 2nd Som of the County AOministrsdan Building, located at 1940 �S�i arJn. FImWa. oocumems may be reviewed by members of the public during normal !ate h I A9 members of the public are invited to attend and Bpaoanrtcd�pate in the public hearing.SIC This _ County. Florida. that publicatthe Bo ihereby ntends totm by mconduct a PAM hewing u= lof County Commisauchime of eo i4nepter 380.0%X.8'bXexd) and 380.09(19Xb) and Florida Standes and 06.15.23 W me Fonda Adminiff. trativa Goodie, dor the auDeandal deviation request for the Development of Regional Impact known as ; Grand Harbor. proposed request UK add approximately 175.4 acres of go course mid emgk family development to the existing D.R.I. protect area and to allow for an additional 72 restricted boat slips w" ON pro)OOL TRIS nodes ia WIn9 puotWrod at team alxtY days kl advance of me ouD1 to any oy pro Board ' oI County Cenmiealoners all Counour . River county, FloridaeM Is m addisan IO required public I notice(9) of local publicto be n;otMueted by Bre Beed of County Cornmfesloners pursuant to notice and puDac hear.. InoNeions of the Code of Law and Ordinatneea of tndian Rim County. 1 Th�b"otiwhere sis applicable. etr� oraged to me Division of Local Resects• Management, Department of Com- munity tate of rtthet�eCoast tagdaniD��Rwter Management DietrichDepartment Environmental Regulation; 'Ont W Johns, IR , RRwWer Shm� me City of of FloridaViten, thefTownTransportation; O.W. taw Tam of ids sI" Town of and to Coun�aW Stevens and SL Lucia. a airy person decides to appeal any decision made on the above matter. W/she will need a record ct Me proceedings and for such purposes, he/aid may meed to ensurs Inata verbatim record of Me prdeeedino is made. which Includes testimony and evidences upon which tat appeal in Weed. The Camly does fiat provide lir prepare Such record. ocL 3. 1989 The Board reviewed the following memo dated 11/24/86: TO: The Honorable Members of DATE: November 24, 1986 FILE: the Board of County_Commissioners DIVISION 'HEAD CONCURRENCE: GRAND HARBOR SUBSTANTIAL Robert _M. Keati g AISUBJECT: DEVIATION DEVELOPMENT Planning & Devel men erector ORDER AMENDMENT r THROUGH: Michael K. Miller Chief, Current Development FROM: Stan Boeing REFERENCES: BCC Staff Planner /O`e HARBOR It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting of December 9, 1986. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: On October 23, 1985 the Board of County Commissioners adopted the development order (D.O.) that approved the Grand Harbor development of regional impact (D.R.I.). Since that time, the D.O. has been amended twice, as follows: 17 DE6 9 1986 BOCK Ft�E59 DEC � 1986 o BOOK 1. Resolution 86-4 (February, 1986) adopted pursuant to request by the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council to add conditions relating to boat slip leasing, off-site runoff discharge, and shallow acquifer use; 2. Resolution 86-89 (October, 1986) adopted pursuant to request by the applicant, (Grand Harbor, Inc.) to allow specified. amounts of fill in certain wetlands. These two amendment requests did not constitute substantial deviations. Substantial deviations are major modifications or additions to a D.R.I. project that require re -review by federal and state agencies as well as formal review and recommendations from the regional planning council. In August of 1986, the applicant applied through T.C.R.P.C. for a s substantial deviation D.O. amendment. Pursuant to substantial deviation procedures and regulations, the T.C.R.P.C. has reviewed and formally recommended that certain amendments to the Grand Harbor D.O. be adopted pursuant to the applicant's request. The County is now responsible for making the final (though appealable) decision regarding the request. County staff has reviewed and analyzed the T.C.R.P.C. report and recommendations (attachment #2) and has drafted a resolution to amend the D.O. ANALYSIS County staff's proposed resolution conforms to the Planning Council's recommendations and adds three items: 1. the October 1986 D.O. amendment (Resolution 86-89) is referenced; 2. the two conditions relating to additional boat slips are tied to local site plan approval; and 3. language is added to the sailboat definition condition that establishes what the definition must describe. With these three additions the proposed amendments grant two requests with conditions. 1. The "River Club" area (see attachment #3) totaling ±178.4 acres located immediately west of the existing marina basin, would be added to the D.R.I. project. The River Club is to consist of an 18 -hole golf course, golf club, and 71 single family homes. a) Condition: 53rd Street east of Indian River Boulevard must be paved to the River Club project entrance. 2. An additional 72 boat slips would be added to the approved 72 boat slips (total to be 144). a. Condition: the 72 slips would be restricted to use by sailboats. b. Condition: the developer shall define "sailboat" to describe a craft that does not threaten the manatee. The definition would need to be approved by the D.N.R., U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the County (in consultation with the T.C.R.P.C.) prior to site plan approval for the marina. C. Condition: the developer will have to provide legal assurances (including the method of enforcement) that the 72 restricted slips will in fact be restricted to use by sailboats only. 18 M_, M M Based upon the Planning Council's report and recommendations and staff's own analysis, the request to add the River Club area to the D.R.I. project and the request to add 72 sailboat slips to the project marina warrant approval with the conditions described above. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners adopt the attached resolution, amending the Grand Harbor development order to conditionally add the "River Club" area to the D.R.I. project and to conditionally allow 72 additional sailboat slips in the project marina. FIRE PROTECTION MATTERS: At the time that the D.O. was adopted in October of 1985, analysis by the Planning Council staff, County staff, and Chief Forrest Smith (South County Fire District) indicated that fire protection services would not be adversely impacted by the project, and that the ad valorem taxes generated by the project (for the fire district's MSTU portion) would exceed costs of service .demands. Furthermore, Chief Smith verified that response- time to the project, from existing facilities, would be adequate (3 minutes and 5 minutes). This analysis, along with previous comments, were provided for in the initial D.R.I. review. Subsequent needs analysis can only be applied to new or modified project areas (in this case, the River Club and marina areas) or to new taxing/ser vice districts or impact fee districts. Recently Chief John Allen of the South County Fire District met with staff and expressed concerns that the District's previous analysis did not consider protection during construction (prior to receipt of generated taxes) and did not include the District's recent policy of responding to calls with two engines and a Chief Officer. Staff has informed Chief Allen that the review of fire protection services for the project (minus the River Club and additional 72 slips) was considered in 1985; re -review is after - the -fact. However, staff is including all correspondence with Chief Allen for informational purposes. Chairman Scurlock felt there would be sufficient tax monies generated from the expansion of the project to provide sufficient fire protection services, but Commissioner Eggert was concerned about protection during construction time. Commissioner Bird noted that there is a fire station right across the street from the development. Commissioner Bowman was concerned about the addition of the -Ir- 72 72 boat slips, and Planner Stan Boling explained that the permit anticipated the addition of these slips under certain conditions and staff is recommending that these 72 slips be used for sailboats only. Chairman Scurlock felt it was ridiculous to limit the slips to just sailboats and believed that a lot more protection can be given to the river by better educating those boaters who come to Florida, have never operated a boat before, and don't seem to 9 DEC 9 1966 Boaz 66 ; jcL EG BOOK 66 o,J,-M7 understand the harm they are doing to the river by taking their small 19 ft. craft up and down the grass flats. He firmly believed that more effort should be given to educating the boaters who put their small boats in the river from various launching sites, as opposed to trying to concentrate on these type of marinas. Planning & Development Director Robert Keating felt that is the reason why the Board sent a Resolution to the State last year asking that these problems be addressed on a state level rather than dealing with them on a project to project basis, which may not even be effective, and seems to place an undue burden on certain developers. Commissioner Wheeler agreed that the damage to the grass beds and the manatees is being done by small boats, not the large boats that dock in marinas. The large boats must stay in deep water and when they are going slow the bow generally sets lower in the water than the propeller and they make more noise. It seems that the larger boats are being penalized for the damage done by smaller boats. Commissioner Bowman pointed out that sailboats must use an auxiliary motor to come in and dock, and wanted to see a better definition of "sailboats". Commissioner Bird asked if the sailboat restriction was something that the developer voluntarily put in as a condition of approval or whether it was something that was changed from the Regional Planning Council's review of it. Richard Shaub, developer of Grand Harbor, stated it was not exactly volunteered; it was actually requested by the DNR and the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Commission. They have agreed to conduct studies on the boat traffic and sea grass areas, and after 2-1/2 years they can come in and ask that the "sailboat only" restriction be lifted. Chairman Scurlock opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. There were none. 20 M ,_ M ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously closed the Public Hearing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously adopted Resolution 86-108, providing for a substantial deviation to the Development Order approving the Grand Harbor Development of Regional Impact. 2, BOOK Us Fn't 598 •r r - 6E C 9 1936 Boor Pi59 J. RESOLUTION 86 - 108 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A SUBSTANTIAL DEVIATION TO THE DEVELOPMENT ORDER APPROVING THE GRAND HARBOR DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL IMPACT. WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions in Chapter 380, Florida Statutes, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County has adopted Resolution 85-128 establishing the Development Order approving the Grand Harbor Development of Regional Impact; has adopted Resolution 86-4 amending the adopted Development Order;'' and has adopted Resolution 86-89 amending the adopted Development Order as amended; and WHEREAS, the project developer aas requested to add to the project 178.4 acres to consist of 71 dwelling units and an 18 -hole golf course, and to add another 72 boatslips to the project marina; and WHEREAS, the request has been reviewed by the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council and the State Department of Community Affairs and has been determined to constitute a substantial deviation pursuant to Section 380.06(19), Florida Statutes; and WHEREAS, the Development Order is being amended to allow the substantial deviation request: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the adopted Development Order approving the Grand Harbor Development of Regional Impact as amended is hereby amended and conditions for said amendments are hereby established as follows: CONDITIONS A. Application for Development Approval 1. The Grand Harbor Substantial Deviation Application for Development Approval is incorporated herein by reference and relied upon *by the parties in discharging their statutory duties under Chapter 380, Florida Statutes. Substantial compliance with the representations contained in the Substantial Deviation Application for Development Approval is a condition for approval unless waived or modified by agreement among the parties, as defined in Subsection 380.07(2), Florida Statutes. For the purpose of this condition, the Substantial Deviation Application for Development Approval shall include the following item: Substantial Deviation Application for Development Approval dated August 13, 1986. B. Effectiveness of Development Order. 1. Except as specifically amended herein, all conditions specified in the Development Order (Resolution 86-128), Amendment to the Development Order (Resolution 86-4), and Amendment to the Development Order (Resolution 86-89) for Grand Harbor shall remain in full force and effect and shall apply to and be binding upon the 178.4 acre tract (River Club parcel) being added to the original DRI property through the substantial deviation. AMENDMENTS Section 1 Under "HABITAT, VEGETATION AND WILDLIFE" item 17 shall be amended to read as follows: 17. Marina Development shall be restricted to existing marina Basin 1, as identified on page 12-20 of the ADA. Marinas 2, 3 and 4 shall not be constructed. The maximum number of slips to be accommodated within Basin 1 shall be a total of 7� 144 (72 of which are restricted to use by sailboats)at this time. It is recognized that the basis for this re- striction is concern for potential boating impacts upon the West Indian manatee and negative impacts on wetlands. The developer is studying methods to address and mitigate those impacts. Should the developer subsequently demonstrate reasonable assurance that additional slips would not have a significant adverse effect upon the manatee species, or should the marina siting plan approved by Council identify Grand Harbor as a suitable site for additional slips of the size and type proposed in the Grand Harbor ADA, then the developer shall be presumed to be entitled to construct such additional slips. However, should additional slips (more than 72Y 144 total or more than 72 slips unrestricted in use) be proposed for the site, such slips shall be considered a substantial deviation pursuant to Section 380.06(19), F.S. and, therefore, shall require a review by the regional planning council. Pursuant to substantial deviation review, 72 additional boatslips (total project slips being 144 at this time) are permitted within Basin 1 subject to the following conditions: 1. Prior to site plan approval for the marina area the developer shall provide assurance(s) that the additional 72 slips proposed will be guaranteed to be limited for use by sailboats only. Said assurance(s) shall be in the form of legally binding agreements providing for o continual enforcement f slip use. This limitation does not preclude the developer from seeking relief from such restrictions consistent with Indian River County Resolution 86-128 and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's December 6, 1986 Interinlet Biological Opinion as Amended April 11, 1986 and May 6, 1986. 2. Prior to site plan approval for the marina area and the additional 72 slips proposed the developer shall provide a definition of the sailboat types that will be allowed to occupy such additional slips. This definition shall be approved by the Florida Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Indian River County, in consultation with the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council. Said definition shall describe a craft whose operation does not appear to pose a mortal threat to West Indian manatees and therefore has no adverse effect upon the survival of the manatee. Development of docks in other locations (areas outside of Marina$ 1) AMI/44 or development of boat ramps or dry storage facilities shall be prohibited other than as necessary to provide recrea- tional fishing access for project residents to the internal estuarine/waterway system. Access shall be limited to no more than two access points. No anchorage shall be permitted. CODING: Words in type are deletions from existing law; words underlined are additions. �y BOOK DEC 9 1980- 55. The following improvements shall be implemented in conjunction with the four -lane construction of Indian River Boulevard: a) Construction of 53rd Street as a four -lane road median divided between U.S. 1 and Indian River Boulevard, and construction of 53rd Street as a two-lane road between Indian River Boulevard and the project entrance. THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS PASSED AND ADOPTED in a public hearing held on this the 9th day of December , 1986. c Don C. Scurlock,'Jr., airman Board of County Commi sioners ATTEST: : tAp County C1 r SANDRIDGE GOLF CLUB - REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FUNDING RAISING LETTER TO LOCAL BUSINESSES The Board reviewed the following drafted letter: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32960 Telephone: (305) 567-8000 December 10, 1986 Dear J Suncom Telephone: 424-1011 Approximately 24 months ago, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County appointed a committee to study the feasibility of the County building and operating a public golf course. The committee's recommendation, along with a very positive feasibility study conducted by the National Golf Foundation, indicated that it was feasible for the County to proceed to design and construct 18 holes of what was to be eventually a 27 -hole championship golf course to be located at Kiwanis-Hobart Park. Some $2.4 million was allocated for the project through the sale of Revenue Bonds and a contribution from the Indian River County Utilities Department. From funds raised, the County is currently constructing! an 18 -hole championship golf course, which was 24 - M "designed by Ron Garl to fit the needs of the County, including a two-way driving range and practice facility, club house with.pro shop, golf cart storage building, and a maintenance building. We are also planning on installing cart paths to enhance the course along with rest station shelters on both the front and back nines. Unfortunately, when you near the end of completion, funds seem to get a little tight. It looks like we are going to need approximately $140,000 in order to complete the project in it's entirety. As a business person in our community, you are probably always bothered for donations, but this is .a little different. Let me explain how you can get a lot of mileage out of it. We expect to play on the average of 50,000 to 70,000 rounds of golf annually; that is a lot of potential advertisement exposure and for a very worthwhile cause. We have listed the types. of advertisement available, along with prices and the period of time they will be for. We sincerely hope that you can assist us in this particular type of fund raiser, and it will also benefit you, the people of Indian River County. Sandridge Golf Club will soon become one of our finest recreational assets. We need your help to make this long awaited dream a reality. A committee member will contact you in a few days to answer any additional questions. Sincerely yours, Bob Komarinetz Director of Golf Platinum Sponsors Name of Business or Individual Tee Signs ----- 18 sponsors @ $1000.00 each $18,000 2 Full Years (after 2 years, $200.00 renewal) Score Cards (100,000) 4 sponsors @ $1000.00 each 1 Year Supply Rain Shelter (2) 10 sponsors @ $1000.00 each 10 sponsors @ $1000.00 each 2 Full Years (after 2 years, $200.00 renewal) Range and Starter Station - 10 sponsors @ $1000.00 2 Full Years (after 2 years, $200.00 renewal) Sponsor Plaque in Clubhouse (1) Gold $500.00 each (1) Silver $250.00 each (1) Patron $100.00 each 25 BOOK $ 4,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 DEC ci d BOOK 66 F1111F. JPS Administrator Balczun presented the proposed format for a fund-raising letter to be sent out to local businesses, and noted that the primary thrust will be for contributions for equipment. Chairman Scurlock reported that the contractor of Indian River Estates is willing to recommend to the owner to donate their temporary sales facility to the County Commission for whatever purpose we desire. Staff is in the process of tying that down and ascertaining the expense of moving it to the golf s. course as a temporary clubhouse. The Chairman believed the cost of moving the facility and the remodeling probably would run under $20,000. That figure includes the septic tank, but the pumps for the irrigation will be given to us. Director Thomas advised that he is meeting with Grover Fletcher tomorrow to discuss moving the facility to the golf course. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously approved the format of the proposed fund raising letter for Sandridge Golf Club . Under discussion, Attorney Balczun reiterated that the main thrust will be for equipment and they don't want to mention a specific figure because they don't want people to stop contributing when they reach that figure. Attorney Vitunac recommended that the contract for the clubhouse should be rebid. After looking at all the specifi- cations, he felt that there is no way to separate out the club- house and still get a valid number without renegotiation. He advised that Administrator Balczun and Director Thomas agree it would be a fair way to go. Commissioner Bird wished to move ahead on it so that we can get the electric cart building in place, as well as the paving of the parking lot. 26 ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously authorized staff to proceed diligently in this matter. GIFFORD PARK - BASEBALL FIELD LIGHTING BID The Board reviewed the following memo dated 12/2/86: TO: Board of County Commissioners DATE: December 2, 1986 FILE: THRU: L.S. "Tommy" Thomas Intergovernmental Coordinator SUBJECT: Gifford Park Baseball/Softball Field Lighting Bid FROM: Carolyn- Goodrich REFERENCES: Manager, Purchasing Department Description and Conditions Bids were received Tuesday, October 28; 1986 at 2 P.M. for Gifford Park Baseball/Softball Field Lighting. One Bid was received. Alternatives and Analysis This is a re -bid in an attempt to get additional and lower bids. There was only 1 bid, C. R. Dunn, Inc.,*West Palm Beach, Fl., in the amount of $48,192.00 plus the cost of the bond, $722.88, for a total of $489914.88, which was the low bid the first time it was bid. Recommendation Staff recommends that the Board award the Gifford Park'Baseball/Softball Field Lighting Bid to the only bidder, C. R. Dunn, in the amount of $48,914.88. Intergovernmental Services Director Tommy Thomas explained that there are just a limited number of people who are willing to tackle this type of job. 27 BOOK 6 r, G 69 F,7"- DEC Boor 66 ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously awarded the bid for field lighting at Gifford Park to the only bidder, C.R. Dunn, in the amount of $48,914.88. REQUEST FROM ABRAMS AERIAL SURVEY CORP. FOR ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION --BARRIER ISLAND TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEYS The Board reviewed the following memo dated 11/24/86: TO: The Honorable Members of the DATE: November 241 1986 FILE: Board of County Catmissioners THROUGH: Charles Balczun County Administrator SUBJECT: Request from Abrams Aerial Survey Corp. for Additional Campensation - Barrier Island Topographic Surveys , FROM: � James W. Davis, P.E. , REFERENCES: James F. Lim, Abram Public Works Director Aerial Survey, to Abrams Aerial Survey Corporation is requesting $5,246 for additional cattpensation due to alleged control problems associated with the Barrier Island topographic mapping. The mapping is a component of the Beach Management Study that Cubit Engineering is performing. The aerial mapping contract was negotiated on Feb, 26, 1986. Cubit Engineering recommended that Abrams Aerial Surveys perform the work. At that time, the scope of work involved mapping only the Atlantic Ocean coastline. The contractural cost to perform the it -field control surveys was $8,500. The County Administrator and the Beach Preservation and Restoration Cammittee inquired as to whether the County survey crews could perform the survey work and thereby save the County $8,500. It was determined that this work could be performed by County crews. Later, the Board and staff decided to expand the scope of work to include the entire barrier island north of CR 510, as well as Round Island Park. This basically doubled the scope of work and necessary survey work to approximately $17,000 of in -field survey. The mapping contract with Abrams was approximately $50,285. Usually, aerial control points are first located in the field and targeted Prior to flying the photography. However, Abrams decided to fly the aerial Photography first, then select control points to be located in the field from photo identifiable points. When the photos were given to our survey crews, same points, such as real estate signs, trees, etc., were relocated or removed after the photography was flown. The survey crews could not find these points. There were also some points which the survey crews made minor computational errors. 28 The County's Contract with Abrams does not contain language which covers this situation, does not contain a time of completion, nor liquidated damages. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS Staff and Abrams have discussed this request for additional compensation. Basically, both parties are somewhat guilty for lack of early communi- cation. The Public Works Department did not participate in negotiating the contract nor did we get to review it prior to execution. RECOMMATION AND FUNDING It is recommended that the Board authorize additional compensation in the amount of $2,623 (50% of that requested) to cover the alleged control problems. Funding to be transferred from Federal Revenue Sharing Contingency (102-199-581-099.91) to 102-110-515-033.19. Public Works Director Jim Davis felt that after hearing further discussion on this matter, the County should not agree to any additional compensation for the work. Basically, the contract between Abrams and the County does not contain any language stating that the County has'to complete its survey by a particular point in time. It has not been determined who is responsible for the alleged problems, but staff feels fairly confident that if no additional compensation is given, Abrams probably would drop the issue. ON MOTION by Commissioner Wheeler, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously denied a request for additional funds from Abrams Aerial Survey Corp. J RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION - 14TH STREET BETWEEN U.S. #1 AND 6TH AVENUE The Board reviewed the following memo dated 12/3/86: 29 1 BooK '6 P,4 r 66 Fr -- 0 1986 BOOK -rv, , 6017 TO: The Honorable Members of the DATE: December 3, 1986 FILE: Board of County Commissioners THROUGH: Charles P. Balczun, County Administrator s FR®M.Jam:ies W. Davis, P.E., Public Works Director DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS SUBJECT: Right -of -Way Acquisition - 14th Street between US 1 and 6th Avenue REFERENCES: In 1982, the County received a petition to pave a portion of 14th Street between 6th Avenue and the Council on Aging building. To extend the pavement further westward to USI, staff attempted to acquire a donation of 25' of road right-of-way along 14th Street between the Council on Aging and US 1. Staff was unsuccessful to acquire the right-of-way, so this section was left unimproved. Mrs. Grace Lacava, owner of a single family home on 14th Street, retains ownership of the south 25' along 14th Street in this area. As a result of inadequate right-of-way, the Road and Bridge Depart- ment has not maintained this unpaved section of 14th Street. Large holes in the unimproved dirt road have been exposing County water and sewer lines and manholes. Recently, a car was badly damaged when it hit -a County sewer manhole. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS The County Public Works Department and Utilities Department are concerned that if this section of 14th Street remains open to traffic between US 1 and the Council on Aging, utility lines and manholes will be damaged unless the County begins to properly maintain the road. The alternatives present- ed by staff include: 1) Close the road to traffic just east of the Clock Restaurant. Various residents may object to this alternative. 2) Authorize the County Road and Bridge Department to maintain the road, regardless of right-of-way availability. This road has been in existence for the past 20 years and serves a number of property owners. After four years of continued maintenance, the County could file a maintenance map as authorized in Florida Statutes. Mrs. Lacava may contest this action. 3) Authorize staff - to once again, communicate with Mrs. Lacava and request donation or sale of the right-of-way. If this effort is not successful, proceed to have an appraisal obtained and condemn the right-of-way. Once right-of-way is acquired, the road should be Properly paved via special assessment. RECOMMENDATION AND FUNDING Staff recommends Alternative #3 so that the right-of-way acquisition and paving can be initiated. Funding to be from Gas Tax Revenue and Petition Paving Fund 703. 30 r Commissioner Eggert asked if the County was doing something right now to correct the situation of the exposed water and sewer lines, and Public Works Director Jim Davis stated that the County will cover exposed lines and fill the pot holes. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously approved staff's recommendation of Alternative #3 with the provision that the County will continue to maintain it while proceeding with Alternative #3. RESOLUTION STATING OPPOSITION TO INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BEING REMOVED FROM TREASURE COAST REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL Attorney Vitunac advised that if the proposed resolution is adopted, he and the County Administrator will drive to Tallahassee on Sunday and present it -to the State on Monday morning. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously adopted Resolution 86-109, a resolution to the Substate Boundaries Committee of the Senate of the State of Florida expressing opposition to removing Indian River County from the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council. 31 L_ pEC 9 1986 eooK 608 r-7 12/86(Reso)LEGAL(Vk) DEC 9 1986 BOOK �J RESOLUTION NO. 86- 109 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO THE SUBSTATE BOUNDARIES COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA IN OPPOSITION TO REMOVING INDIAN RIVER COUNTY FROM THE TREASURE COAST REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL. WHEREAS, historically Indian River County has developed as an integral part of the Treasure Coast region; and WHEREAS, until 1925 Indian River County was a part of St. Lucie County; and I- WHEREAS, Indian River County is geographically connected to the rest of the Treasure Coast region by highways A -I -A, U.S. #1, 1-95, and the Florida Turnpike and is thus oriented to the counties to the south rather than the counties to the north; and WHEREAS, Indian River County is also allied with the rest of the Treasure Coast by reason of newspapers and television and radio stations, since Indian River County is in the market area of these communication industries; and WHEREAS, Indian River County is part of the Fourth District Court of Appeal, which is headquartered in West Palm Beach; and WHEREAS, Indian River County has for many years been an integral part of the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council and is affected more so by what happens in the counties to the south than by those in any other regional planning council area; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that: Indian River County officially records its opposition to any change which would remove Indian River County from the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, and that this opposition be delivered in person to the Substate Boundaries Committee of the Florida Senate, meeting in Tallahassee on December 15, 1986. 1 The foregoing resolution (No. 86-109 ) was offered by Commissioner Eggert who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Wheeler and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Chairman Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Aye Vice -Chairman Margaret C. Bowman Aye Commissioner Richard N. Bird Aye Commissioner Carolyn K. Eggert Aye Commissioner Gary Wheeler Aye 4 The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 9th day of December, 1986. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA By Attest 'Do -Tr C. S ur ock, r. Chairman Freda Wriaht, DISCUSSION RE AMENDING THE AGREEMENT TO ESTABLISH TRI -COUNTY COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS The Board reviewed the following memo dated 12/3/86: TO: mrd of County Commissioners FROM: �s P ilson, Assistant County Attorney DATE: ;Ile c emb e r 3, 1986 RE: AGREEMENT TO ESTABLISH TRI -COUNTY COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS - BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 9, 1986 Attached hereto is a proposed resolution amending the above -referenced agreement to prevent the Council from maintaining any action to force members to pay assessments for the cost of operating the Council. This resolution must be approved by all members of the Council. If the Board approves this resolution, I will immediately present it to all the other members of the Council for their approval. 33 BOOK `vj'r D E D 9 1986 F77- 1. �i DEC 9 1986 BOOK 6 PMJE, 11 Commissioner Eggert felt this still was not the language she was thinking of and understood that staff was to eliminate J_ Section 6 - Finance 6 Administration. Chairman Scurlock felt that we want to send the message to the State that we don't want to establish another agency for which we must pay administrative expenses. At present the Council is a voluntary effort with everybody using their resources on a non -cost basis back to the counties. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously instructed the Legal Dept. to redraft the agreement by delet;:: Section 6 and bring it back to the Board for approval at next week's meeting. In addition to the agreement, Commissioner Bowman recommended that a -letter be written to the Tri -County Council Chairman explaining our concern. DISCUSSION REGARDING GOVERNMENT IN THE SUNSHINE The Board reviewed the following memo dated 11/19/86: TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Charles P. Vitunac, County Attorney DATE: November 19, 1986 - RE: AGENDA - BCC MEETING 1.2/9/86 GOVERNMENT IN THE SUNSHINE In resonse to the Grand Jury report concerning the City of Vero Beach and the Civic Association, I would recommend that our office provide a copy of the Attorney General's book entitled "Government - in -the -Sunshine Manual" to each member of the Board of County Commissioners and to each member of the County's boards and committees, including advisory boards, and have each recipient sign the attached form. I respectfully request approval of this process from the Board of County Commissioners. 34 County Attorney Vitunac emphasized that because of the seriousness of violating the Sunshine Law, he is recommending that people sign the acknowledgement that they have read and understand "Government in the Sunshine Manual." Chairman Scurlock emphasized that the State Attorney's Office met in secret and decided that the City of Vero Beach has a problem and somehow the County got included without their doing any research into how we appoint or how we approach this. He wondered why Sebastian, Indian River Shores and the Town of Orchid were not given the message. Commissioner Bowman did not believe the intent of the Sunshine Law was to prohibit the exchange of ideas or information, but rather to prohibit the people sitting on the - same boards to lobby each other and cut deals. Attorney Vitunac advised that ideas can be exchanged by written correspondence through the Clerk's Office, but the law does prohibit telephone calls or conversations between any two members of the same board, even if they are not lobbying or twisting arms. The intent of the law is that the decision making process must occur here on this dais in these Chambers. Chairman Scurlock recalled that when the State conducted a survey two years ago on whether or not public officials understood the Sunshine Law, the result, basically, was "NO", and out of that study came recommendations that the law be modified to some extent. One modification is the change in the County Attorney's relationship with the Board and being able to caucus re negotiations with labor unions. Commissioner Eggert inquired about members standing in the halls talking to each other and attending seminars together. Attorney Vitunac stated that conversation in the hall or during travel to conventions or seminars must be limited to other topics such as sports or the weather. 35 BOOK. �r��r. 1° ®EC 9 1986 DEC 9 1986 BOOK 6 Chairman Scurlock noted that some counties publish workshops to be held before the public hearing so that County Commissioners can discuss matters before they come to the Board for approval. Commissioner Wheeler agreed that the effects of the law are far more reaching than was the original intent. Commissioner Bird felt that members of the boards and committees should not be requested to sign the acknowledgement because he believed that they were all conscientious enough to • 1 follow the law. Attorney Vitunac pointed out that the people who wrote this law met in "smoke-filled back rooms," and Commissioner Bowman wished to see the new Attorney General review the Sunshine Law. Chairman Scurlock understood that the consensus of the Commission is that members of this Board, the Property Adjustment Board, the Planning & Zoning Commission and all other advisory boards be given a copy of the manual to read, and Attorney Vitunac advised that his staff will meet with them to further explain the Sunshine Law. APPOINTMENT TO THE 19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CONFLICT COMMITTEE The Board reviewed the following letter dated 11/25/86: LAW OFFICES OF ELTON H. SCHWARZ NIARTM COUNTY OFFICE: PUBLIC D DIRECT l.(1FS TO MAW OFFICE; WAW OFFICE) CAM 287.2966 (sTUART) SUITE 21% COURTHOUSE ANNEX NINETEENTH A=c AL ctRcurr OF FLORIDA MW 464SS64 (FORT PIERCE) P.O. BOX 2314 STUART. FLORIDA 33495-2314 ROAN W. FAtERSON COSI 2838760, EXT. 380 / DERUTV PUBLIC DEFENDER ELIZABETH M. VYILNINSON StuartB Mw Mw REPLY TOt u November 259 1986 The Honorable C. Pfeiffer Trowbridge Chief Judge 19th Judicial Circuit Martin County Courthouse Stuart, FL 33494 Re: Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Conflict Committee Dear Judge Trowbridge: Chapter 86-167, Laws of Florida (The General Appropriations Act) aigain established a Circuit Conflict Committee consisting of the Chief Judge of the Judicial Circuit or his designated repre- __sentative; one representative of each Board of County Commission - 36 ers located within the circuit and myself as Public Defender. It has been several years. since there was any necessity for this committee to meet, and many of the original members designated in 1982 are no longer available. I will, therefore, appreciate your advising as to whether or not you wish to serve on this com- mittee or whether you prefer to designate a representative. By copy of this letter, I am also requesting each of the _ Boards of County Commissioners.to adopt a current resolution < designating'a representative to serve on this committee. Since I am required by Chapter 86-167 to submit a report to the legislature no later than February 28, 1987, I antici- pate calling a meeting of this committee during the early part of January. I have enclosed a copy of the pertinent portions of the General Appropriations Act which reflect the two million dol- lars allocated for reimbursement to the counties for conflict cases. The "Letter of Intent" allocated $50,800.00 to the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, and it is my recommendation that this again be allocated between the -counties on the basis of current population estimates, the same as in the past I, also, respectfully request your permission to invite our Court Administrator, Mr. Douglas, to attend the meeting as an ex -officio member unless you should designate him as your representative. He attended our previous meeting and was -ex- tremely helpful in collecting the necessary information needed by my office. Commissioner Wheeler volunteered to serve as the committee's representative from Indian River County. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously appointed Commissioner Wheeler to serve as Indian River County's representative on the 19th Judicial Circuit Conflict Committee. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT CONCERNING DESIGNATION OF POLLING _PLACES (postponed_ from 12/2/86) The hour of 10:00 o'clock A.M. having passed, the Deputy Clerk read the following Notice with Proof of Publication attached, to wit: 37 Boa 66 614 r- r 9 1996 J- 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 in the Court, was pub- lished in said newspaper in the issues of z& 1,tk :57/?A,'_ 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- tiserrent; 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 b re this day o ld"s A.D. – (Business Manager) BOOK 6 NOTICE — PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, shall hold a public hearing at which par- ties in interest and citizensshall have an oppor- tunity to be heard, in the County ission Chambers of the County Administration Build- ing, located at 1840 25thSt. Vero 9, 19886,aat 101'00 Ida, on Tuesday. D®ce tlon of an Ordinance a.m. to consider the edop entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF INDIAN RIVER.. _ COUNTY. FLORIDA, AMENDING SEC- TION 23.3 SITE PLAN REVIEW STAND• .- ARDS OF APPENDIX A OF THE CODE, nc i ewR AND ORDINANCES,_KNOWN ING PLAGtS:v r^""` PEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS, CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY, AND EFFECTIVE DATE. A copy Of the propos Ordinance Is available at the Planning Department office on the second floor of the County Administration Building. This public hearing was originally scheduled on December 2. 1986. at 9:15 a.m. At that time, the Board of County Commissioners tabled ac- tion on the request until December 9. 1986, at 10:00 a.m. any decision Anyone who M wish to appeal ewhich nsue that 9 verbatim record 18 at this of the proceeding isis trade which includes the testimony and evi- dence upon which the appeal will be based Indian River County Board of County Commissioners By: -s -Don C. Scurlock. Jr.. Chairman Dec. 5,1986 The Board reviewed the following memo and list of county polling places: TO: The Honorable Members DATE: November 17, 1986 FILE: of the Board of County Commissioners DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: na• SUBJECT: Ro ert M. Keat n , A Planning & Development Director FROM. Richard Shearer, Chief, Long -Range ZONING ORDINANCE AMEND- MENT CONCERNING DESIG- NATION OF POLLING PLACES REFERENCES: Planning Zoning Memo pnot2 It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their - regular meeting of December 2, 1986. DESCRIPTION & CONDITIONS Ann Robinson, the Supervisor of Elections, has requested that the Planning Department require future large residential developments to furnish a location on site, such as a clubhouse, for polling 38 � s � places. This request was based on the facts that the County's population and number of registered voters is increasing rapidly and that the elections office has had difficulty in finding appropriate facilities to serve as polling places in some areas. On August 28, 1986, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5 -to -0 to recommend approval of this -ordinance. On September 30, 1986, the Board of County Commissioners tabled action on this ordinance until December 2nd and instructed the staff to conduct a workshop on the proposed ordinance. On November 5th, a workshop was held on the proposed ordinance. ALTERNATIVES & ANALYSIS In reviewing this request, the planning staff has determined that the appropriate time to require that space be designated for polling places is when developments receive site plan approval. Moreover, the staff feels that not only should large developments with common meeting facilities be required to designate areas for polling places, but that all residential developments which require site plan approval and propose common meeting facilities and all churches which contain common meeting facilities should be required to designate such areas. These areas would. be available so that if the need arose in the future; the necessary polling places would be available. RECOMMENDATION Based on the above analysis, including the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation, staff recommends approval of the attached ordinance. Revised 5/15/86; INDIAN RIVER COUNTY POLLING PLACES .r •PRECINCT # LOCATION ADDRESS /3u 96 10 93� ROSELAND COMMUNITY CENTER .......BAY. S.TREET.. 11 8Is FELLSMERE COMMUNITY. CENTER ..... ...BROADWAY . 12 SEBASTIAN COMMUNITY. CENTER .........18.0.5. .NORTH .CXXTRAL AV, -.-SEBASTIAN / 13 GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ..... .50.t.h .AV, WAB.ASSO i, CZ? _ 15 SEBASTIAN LAKES CLUB HO.U.S.E ... .... 110'1 F.ELLS.MERE RD, SEBASTIAN 09 16 CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH... ... ...123 THUNDERBIRD DR, SEBASTIAN 20 OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH ... .....1850 .6.th .AV... ....... . 21 ELKS CLUB . . ..... ....1350 .2.6t4 ST. r. 33� 22 BAPTIST RETIREMENT CENTER 1006..3.3.rd.ST... 33$ ... ..... 23 GIFFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL SEV.EN...... ST Y6 ..2.7.26 .45th 24 INDIAN RIVER SHORES. .COMM. .C.EXT.ER 6001 N AlA / Py o 25 79F FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH,WINTER BEACH WINTER BEACH 30 / 3e9 VERO BEACH COMMUNITY CENTER 2266.14th.AV 31 / bzY TREASURE COAST CATHEDRAL 3.660..16t.h ST 32 ybz CENTRAL ASSEMBLY OF GOD 6767 20th ST L3 3) z y3 DODGERTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4 3 5 0. 43rd AV ASBURY UNITED METHODIST. CHURCH .1708 .43rd AV... 35 CENTRAL ASSEMBLY OF GOD .... 67.6.7..20.th ST.. . �i 7 36� VILLAGE GREEN E CLUB HOUSE 7300 20th ST � 40 *3 VERO MASONIC TEMPLE 1959 14th Av 41 GLENDALE BAPTIST CHURCH 790 27th AV z 's9 39 DEC 9 1986 BOOK 6 F.�� r-7 BOOK 66' U,Or 617 '4 2 2 c9? CITRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2771 4th ST 43 S �S VERO HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY CENTER HIGHLANDS BLVD MOOSE LODGE OF VERO BEACH #1822 226 43rd AV 457S5 VERO MASONIC TEMPLE - 1959 14th Av. 46 �JG THOMPSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1110 SW 18th AV 50 X05 BETHEL CREEK HOUSE 4500 N AlA 51 BEACH FIREHOUSE STATION 2 5 BEACHLAND BLVD 792 52 ROCKRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTER ROCKRIDGE BLVD D87 53 S?7 TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH 100 S OLD DIXIE 54 �sg ROYAL PALM CLUB HOUSE(VIS.TA ROYALE).4.00 WOODLAND DR 55 ST EDWARDS UPPER SCHOOL 246 S. AlA 7i2, . ..... - l 32 PRECINCTS �"►--t-c.�'.,"a' �'�-°�.�..�-ate a --LJ `-�.0 7� .."r`"U`'L"`' �".L�t---'-C..0 �--•1�-oCa..t.crt.�a. . Chairman Scurlock felt the main thing here is that the proposed ordinance would be used only after all other efforts to get voluntary participation have been exhausted. Ann Robinson, Supervisor of Elections, stre-ssed that we have 4 polling places at present that are not in the boundaries of the precincts and we are beginning to receive requests that we move from other polling places, such as the Mueller Center. She stated that she is bringing this matter to the Board's attention because with the rapid growth in registered voters, the problem just will continue to grow. Supervisor Robinson felt that the developers of larger residential areas would like to provide a polling place that is convenient to the residents, and believed that the time to consider where people will vote is when a developer of a large residential project comes in for site plan approval. Commissioner Wheeler asked if the proposed ordinance would affect residential projects with less than 200 units, and Planner Richard Shearer stated that the actual number was not specified in the ordinance; however, any number would be arbitrary. Generally, whenever you have 500 units or more there are some general facilities available. The minimum for a Development of 40 Regional Impact is 750 units. He noted that the ordinance is not set up to be retroactive. Chairman Scurlock felt that the proposed ordinance is a first step in resolving the problem, and then other remedies can be considered if we cannot get a sufficient number of voting places in the future. Commissioner Bird did not want to get -into the area where we tell a developer that he has to build a larger facility than he planned to build just because it has to accommodate a polling place. He preferred that we either accept the facility that is available or turn it down. Supervisor Robinson stated that Collier County has had a similar ordinance since 1982 and it.has worked very well. Commissioner Bird asked if churches were included in the ordinance, and Mrs. Robinson stated that she feels that churches should not be included because that way there is a separation of church and government; however, we are using many churches for polling places. Chairman Scurlock opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Nancy Offutt, representing the Vero Beach -Indian River County Board of Realtors, stated that they are strongly opposed to an ordinance which would force private property owners to give their property for a public use such as voting, no matter how laudable the request would be. Frankly, they feel that it is a violation of a person's private property rights, and in some cases, would be forcing an added liability issue on a private property owner. As an organization, they find it difficult to understand why an individual or private developer would not willingly offer their facilities inasmuch as it would provide a convenience to their residents. The irony is that if someone says that they don't want to do it, then what the Board is doing is taking away their freedom of their choice, which is what voting is all about to begin with. Mrs. Offutt noted that in the 41 DEC 9 1986 BOOK FY.3 �� DEC ���� 8001( Ftp - 619 workshop that was held they offered to help Supervisor Robinson in any way they could to encourage a public awareness campaign on this issue, but they believe that to commandeer private facilities for government purposes, no matter how laudable, is rather frightening and wonder where does it stop. Therefore, the Board of Realtors is urging the Board not to adopt the proposed ordinance. Instead, they urge the community to rally around the issue that prompts it and see if we can come up with some voluntary places that would be suitable for polling places. Attorney Vitunac believed there would be some increased liability to the property owner for these private facilities if they are used as polling places, and Supervisor Robinson recalled that when OMB Director Joe Baird looked into this last year, he found that the county has a blanket insurance policy which covers the purpose of government and pointed out that elections certainly are the most basic purpose of free government. Commissioner Eggert was concerned because when an ordinance .is passed, it is for many, many years to come, and would be under different Commissioners and Supervisors of Election, and Supervisor Robinson's Policy of only using facilities willingly given might then ,change into forced use. Commissioner Wheeler wanted to see the ordinance encompass public buildings and school buildings, but Supervisor Robinson believed that public buildings were already covered under the laws. Reverend Bruce Haven of Community Church was just concerned about -churches being required to provide a polling place, but after hearing the discussion this morning, understood that Mrs. Robinson has scratched churches from the proposed ordinance. Nancy Offutt emphasized that this ordinance is written for those cases when someone says no, and did not feel that this ordinance is needed because most of the developers would want the convenience of a nearby polling place for their residents. She assured the Board that the Realtors would be very glad to encourage developers to provide polling places at site time approval on a voluntary basis. 42 ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously closed the Public Hearing. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Bowman, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, that the Board adopt the proposed ordinance requiring that -churches and buildings in residential developments that serve as common recreational facilities be designated as polling places. Under discussion, Commissioner Eggert felt that rather than forcing people to provide voting facilities, it would be more - appropriate to discuss the possibility of a polling place with the developer at site plan approval. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. The Motion failed by a vote of 1-4, Commissioners Bird, Bowman, Eggert, and Scurlock dissenting. DISCUSSION REGARDING ELECTION COSTS The Board reviewed the following memo dated 11/21/86: CA G' a •� �n h; ANN ROBINSON SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIO 1840 25TH STREET, SUITE N-1 VERO BEACH, FLORIDA 32960-3.. TELEPHONES: (305) 567-8187 or 567 November 21, 1986 22324 6 DISTRIBUTION LIST Cor; �misS.40nCrs Z NAV wt, � Administrator a Attorney RMOVEM `�' Personnel -r- ROARD Opus /1-4 PouMISSIONERS Public Works Community �c� Uev. O,�o% �t 62 L Utilities Finance Other TO: HON. DON C. SCURLOCK, JR., CHAIRMAN, BCC FROM: ANN ROBINSON, SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS Q/KM/ RE: RESPONSE TO YOUR MEMO OF NOV. 17 ABOUT ELECTIONS COSTS In the past there has not been a specific cost allocation for municipalities for those elections held by the County that are concurrent with City elections insofar as all costs are concerned, i.e:, pollworkers, absentee ballots, ballots, sample ballots, legal advertising, transportation, supplies, signs, etc. LIN BOCK 6 6F'�JE [d� J BOCK 66 F'+`ur ?.l A comparable election for you to look at if the BCC decides to hold a special county -wide election on March 10, 1987, would be the Presidential Preference Election held in March, 1984. Mrs. Richey's costs were $14,384; she didn't list the supplies costs; the transportation costs were about $4,000. So the cost of a medium size election using the old machines was about $19,000. At that time there were 29 precincts with 33,354 registered voters, and a turnout of 40% (13,300 voters). Not long after I took office in January, 1985, the School Board held a Special Bond Referendum Election on February 19, 1985. The election cost the School Board $20,142 plus their required legal ads for a special election. There were 29 precincts with 39,736 registered voters, and a turnout of 9% (3,773 voters). Because of the new voting equipment, I think we can hold a county- wide election on March 10, 1987 for about $15,000 if you authorize the use of the remaining general election ballot cards. There are 32 precincts now; by March there will probably be about 44,000 registered voters. Vero Beach, Sebastian, Indian River Shores, and Fellsmere have elections scheduled at that time. It would seem t}- i proper allocation for the municipalities for their election:: conjunction with the County's election would be a charge u_ egistered voter. Thus Vero Beach would pay about $2,600 insteau nut $4,000 for a city election alone; Sebastian would pay about $83.. i.-nstead of about $2,000 for a city election alone; Indian River Shores would pjay about $375 as compared to a same cost four years ago; Fellsmere would pay about $160 instead of about $300 for a city election alone. There are four regularly scheduled elections coming up in 1988 --in March, September, October, and November. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, that the Board approve a proper cost allocation to the municipalities for their elections held in conjunction with the County's elections, as recommended by Supervisor Robinson. Under discussion Commissioner Bird asked if this allocation relates to the present charges because he did not want to vote for something that the municipalities might construe to be an unreasonable cost. Supervisor Robinson stressed that we can't force the cities to do anything, and explained that this was her attempt to more or less assess a reasonable appropriate charge that would encourage them to cooperate. This is in response to the 44 Chairman's request for specific costs compared to arbitrary costs. Commissioner Bowman asked if the March 10th election would be a county -wide election, and Mrs. Robinson informed the Board that no county -wide election has been scheduled as yet. Commissioner Wheeler anticipated that we will be able to get the tourist tax on a referendum for the March 10th election, and Commissioner Bowman pointed out that the North County Fire District would like to place a millage referendum on a county -wide election and hoped there would be one schedule for March 10th. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. The Motion was voted on and carried unanimously. CONTINUED DISCUSSION RE CCD SYSTEM FOR SHERIFF The Board reviewed the following memo dated 12/8/86: TO: Honorable Board of County DATE: December 8, 1986 Commissioners SUBJECT:. CCD System for Sheriff FROM: Josep A. Baird OMB Director Staff has compiled the costs for the CCD and 911 system. Listed below is the total capital cost, interim operating costs, and estimated annual operating costs. ' CAPITAL COSTS Console and Furnishings - 911 122,610 (Memo dated 9-18-86) Microwave Tower 67,440 (Memo dated 9-24-86) Interim Central Dispatch 129,328 (Memo dated 10-1-86) Computer Equipment for C.A.D. System 586,359 (Memo dated 10-1-86) Staff Training 8,800 U.P.S. Uninterrupted Power Source 60,000 - —-ESTIMATEII TOTAL CAPITAL COSTS 974,537 45 D EC 9 1986 BOOK �rq,�C •� *° BOOK fi?3 The cost of the control room, estimated at approximately $200,000, is not included in the above numbers since the dis- patch center would be built regardless of whether the CCD and 911 system is approved. INTERIM OPERATING COSTS - CURRENT YEAR 6 POSITIONS January February March Salary 20,325 18,067 15,808 Social Security, 7.15% 1,453 1,292 1,130 s Retirement, 13.09% 2,661 2,365 2,069 Medical Insurance, $155 Monthly 2,790 2,480 2,170 Life Insurance, $.56M 106 85 63 72,864 Total by Phase -In -Date 27,335 24,289 21,240 ESTIMATED ANNUAL OPERATING COSTS dumber of Positions 17 Salary 247,038 Social Security, 7.15% 17,663 Retirement, 13.09% 32,337 Medical Insurance, $155 Monthly 31,620 life Insurance, $.56M 1,667 TOTAL 300,325 +umber of Positions 6 Salary 85,800 Social Security, 7.15% 6,135 Retirement, 13.09% 11,230 Medical Insurance, $155 Monthly 11,160 life Insurance, $.56M 605 TOTAL 114,930 415,255 If the Honorable Board of County Commissioners approve the CCD and 911 system as presented, it will require a 572,864 budget amendment from contingencies for interim operating costs. Sheriff Dobeck asked for a decision from the Board on the $974,537 for capital costs for equipment and the expenditure of $72,864 for phasing in 6 additional dispatchers by March. He. noted that the Board already has approved $129,623 for salaries. Discussion took place on the tremendous cost of the Uninter- rupted Power Source at $60,000 and the necessity of having it installed. Commissioner Wheeler asked if the CAD system is part of the original bond issue, and Chairman Scurlock emphasized that it is 46 not. There is a shortfall on the original bond issue, and this will be part of the additional bond. OMB Director Joe Baird explained that a portion of the cost will come from the 911 one-half cent surcharge and the other portion will come from proceeds of the existing bond issue and the new bond issue that will be going out. Commissioner Bird asked where the $72,564 was coming from, and Director Baird said that it will be coming from the general fund contingencies funds and not the Sheriff's $23,000 contingencies because Florida law prohibits the Sheriff from spending contingencies on salaries. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously approved $974,537 for capital costs for the CCD and 911 system, and $72,864 for interim operating costs for 6 additional dispatchers with the necessary funds coming out of the Board's general contingency fund. PUBLIC HEARING - ESTABLISHMENT OF STREET LIGHTING TAXING DISTRICTS FOR IXORA PARK AND EASTVIEW GARDENS The hour of 10:30 o'clock A.M. having passed, the Deputy Clerk read the following Notice with Proof of Publication attached, to wit: 47 • BOOK 66 F''r 6,'l F-77- DEC 9 1986 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 Q -0 in the matter of and Eo, -Y \gle(,.? 1. _Cn,cArdin ,�i in the Court, was 1 pub- lished in said newspaper in the issues of i q C)N e.Y'Y� o ICig(1) 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. +h ,December Sworn to and subscribed before me this _�1y of_ A.D. �1— (Business Manager) Boos The Board Otff County (Commissioners of Indlari River Hearing on Tuesday, Florida, 1886 at 10-30 a.m. In the Commission Chamber; at 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960, to consider the adoption of an ordinance entitled; AN ORDINANCE OF INDIAN RIVER, COUNTY, FLORIDA CREATING THE t IY[]rae oe ev - OF THE TAXING UNIT; PURpp E DETERMINATION OF COST OF STREET LIGHTING SERVICE OR OTHER AP, PROVED SERVICE; LEVY OF ASSESS_i MENTS, ADOPTION OF BUDGET; EX- EMPTION FROM TAXATION OR i, SESSCE DSE ENFOR FOR ION91STRICT OR STREET LIGHTING OR OTHER RUR - POSES; INCORPORATION IN CODE;'' • - SEVERABILITY; AND EFFECTIVE DATE. , any f ado on the nabove d atter, hes to e/she willdneed decisioa record of the proceedings, and for such put. poses. he/she may need to Insure that a verba tlm record of the Proceedings is made, which irecord Includes the testimony -In evidence on Lo.v. h the appeal is based. INDIANRIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DON C..SCURLOCK, JR.. CHAIRMAN{17 11986 The Chairman opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. There were none. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously closed the Public Hearing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously adopted Ordinance 86-81, creating the Ixora Park and Eastview Gardens Municipal Service Taxing Unit for street lighting service. 48 12/3186(.14)LE m). ORDINANCE NO. 86- 81 AN ORDINANCE OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, CREATING THE IXORA PARK AND EASTVIEW GARDENS MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT; PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF THE TAXING UNIT; PURPOSE DETERMINATION OF COST OF STREET LIGHTING SERVICE OR OTHER APPROVED SERVICE; LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS, ADOPTION OF BUDGET; EXEMPTION FROM TAXATION OR ASSESSMENTS; DISPOSITION OF PROCEEDS FOR THE DISTRICT FOR STREET LIGHTING OR OTHER PURPOSES; INCORPORATION IN CODE; SEVERABILITY; AND EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the residents of Ixora Park and Eastview Gardens Subdivisions have requested that th"P— County establish a mechanism for providing street lighting se'rv1ce at crucial locations throughout the subdivisions; and WHEREAS, the Board finds that the creation of a municipal service taxing unit to raise funds through the equitable assessment of property owners throughout the subdivisions is the best available means of accomplishing the desired goal;.and WHEREAS, provision of street lighting of the area will further the safety, health and well-being of all those residing and owning property within the boundaries of the district; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by Indian River County, Florida, through its Board of County Commissioners, that: Section 1. Title: Creation of Municipal Service Taxing Unit: There is hereby established in Indian River County the Ixora Park and Eastview Gardens municipal service taxing unit under the authority of, and with all those powers conferred by, the Constitution of the State of Florida, and Sections 125.01(q) and 125.01(r), Florida Statutes. The real property included within the boundaries of this 1 BOOK 1 c �Y DEC 9 i9� F77. - ®EC � `u� 6 Bm 66 ORDINANCE NO. 86 - municipal service taxing unit and subject to all provisions hereof is described as follows: All of the land as shown and described on the Plats of Ixora Park Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and the Plat of Eastview Gardens as recorded in, respectively, Plat Book 6, Page 8, Plat Book 6, Page 39, Plat Book 6, Page 63, Plat Book 6, Page 68, Plat Book 6, Page 83, Plat Book 7, Page 27 and P l a t Book 8, Page t all as recorded in the Public Records of Indian River County, Florida. SECTION 11. Purpose: a. This municipal service taxing unit is created for the purpose of providing street lighting at reasonable, efficient, and proper locations', within the boundaries of the unit, including the cost- of engineering, construction, maintenance, easement acquisition, and any necessary supporting service or function related thereto, as may be determined by the Board of County Commissioners, and for the provision of such further services as may be Lawfully authorized and determined by the Board from time to time. b. This municipal service taxing unit may fund all or any of the aforementioned services or improvements through either current year funding, tax anticipation or multi-year notes or bonds, provided any debt instrument or obligation made must be repayable solely from the revenues collected by the municipal service taxing unit pursuant to the authority and means provided by this ordinance. SECTION III. Determination of Cost of Service: The Board of County Commissioners shall determine each year the estimated costs of providing street lighting and such other services as the County Commission may provide, including capital and equipment improvements, rentals and acquisitions, and operating and maintenance costs and expenses, for the ensuing County fiscal year for that area which is or shall be receiving street lighting or 2 ORDINANCE NO. 8 other benefits provided by this unit within the boundaries of the unit. SECTION IV. Levy of Assessment, Adoption of Budget: The Board of County Commissioners hereby authorizes the levy of an assessment upon each tract, parcel, or unit, whether owned in conjunction with land or not, otherwise subject to taxation, within that area which is or shall be receiving street lighting services or benefits within the municipal service taxing unit created hereby, with such exceptions as are set forth in Section V below. The assessment shall be equal and uniform upon each platted lot in the lxora Park and Eastview -Gardens Subdivisions. The assessment shall be Ievied and a budget prepared and adopted by the Board at the same time and in the same manner as the Board prepares and adopts its County annual budget and levies taxes as provided by taw. Said assessment shall be levied, collected, remitted to and accounted for at the time and manner as for the assessment, levy, collection, remittance and accounting of taxes by the Board as provided by law. The budget shall contain all or such portion of t -he estimated cost of providing street lighting and other services within the boundaries of the unit, as determined under the provisions of Section III hereof, as the Board shall determine to be necessary to provide such services. SECTION V. r. Exemptions from Assessment: The following lands are exempted from the provisions of this section for the purposes of assessments for street lighting benefits: a. Those parts of any platted and recorded subdivision which lie within the corporate limits of any mun't_cipaLity existing or hereafter created. 3 DEC 9 1986 BOOK 66 FF�FUE6 __ r`:7- .- . DEC � 198 BOOK ORDINANCE NO. 86- b. All lands owned and occupied by buildings owned and operated by the Indian River County School District for the purposes of operating a school for the education of the citizens of Indian River County to the extent state law requires this exemption. SECTION VI. Disposition of Proceeds from Levy of Taxes: Those funds obtained from the levy of an assessment on all the taxable real property within the boundary.of said unit shall be maintained in a separate account and used solely for the purpose of providing street lighting and such other benefits as determined by the Board of County Commissioners within the boundaries of said unit only. S17 --l-IN-VI 1. This ordinance shall be incorporated into the Code of Ordinances of Indian River County and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section", "article", or other appropriate word and the sections of this ordinance may be renumbered or relettered to accomplish such purposes. SECTION Vi 1 1 . Severability: If any section or if any sentence, paragraph, phrase, or word of this ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, inoperative or void, such holding shall not affect remaining portions of this _ordinance; and it shall be construed to have been the legislative intent to pass the ordinance without such unconstitutional, invalid or inoperative part. SECTION IX. Effective Date. , This ordinance shall become effective upon receipt fram the -Secretary of Statement of the State of Florida of official acknowledgment that this ordinance has been filed with the Department of State. C _ ORDINANCE NO. 86- 81 Approved and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, on this 9th day of December 1986. This ordinance was advertised in the Vero Beach Press -Journal commencing on the 17th day of November 11 1986, for a public hearing to be held on the 9th day of December 1986, at which time it was moved for adoption by Commissioner Eggert I seconded by Commissioner Bird and adopted by the following vote: Chairman Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Aye_ Vice Chairman Margaret C. Bowman Aye Commissioner Richard N. Bird Aye Commissioner Carolyn K. Eggert - Aye Commissioner Gary C. Wheeler Awe _ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA By.. / :G. Don C. curlock, Jr. Chairman - Attest: By 'ire a Wr i g� . nn Clerk Acknowledgment by the Department of State of the State of Florida, this 16th day of December , 1986. Effective date: Acknowledgment from the Department of State received on this 19th day of December , 1986, at 10:00 a.m./p.m. and filed in the Ofif ce ofrthe Clerk of the 9oard of County Commissioners of Indian River CDunty, Florida. ED ASFORM AND L UFF 10 F�iQCY :_ J e5 G. VY I I son a A sistant County Attorney APPROVED FOR l - Q - ' AGENDA - REGULAR -� q^ , -P COUNTY ATTM, NEY E de DEC D 1986 �. BOOK ��,,;� �P® -r i DEC 0 19,6 BOOK F9' E _111 PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST FROM THE STATE FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO SITE PLAN TO CONSTRUCT DORMITORY NEXT TO INDIAN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE The hour of 10:45 o'clock A.M. having passed, the Deputy Clerk read the following statement with Proof of Publication attached, to wit: J- VERO BEACH PRESS -JOURNAL Published Daily Vero Beach. Indian River County, Florida COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER: STATE OF FLORIDA Before the undersigned authority personally appeared J. J. Schumann, Jr. who on oath says that he is Business Manager of the Vero Beach Press -Journal, a daily newspaper published at Vero Beach h�in Indian River County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being ` a /yci-L ZC in the matter of in the Court, was pub- lished in said newspaper in the issues of 2&6L14 Affiant further says that the said Vero Beach Press -Journal is a newspaper published at Vero Beach, in said Indian River County, Florida, and that the said newspaper has heretofore been continuously published in said Indian River County, Florida, each daily and.has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Vero Beach, in said Indian River Coun- ty, Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement; and affiant further says that he has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in the said newspaper. Sworn to and subscribed before me this (Clerk of the Circuit (SEAL) D. 19 r& Lsiness Man er) L j,G�r'Cbort'ty`, Florida) 54 NOTICE OF PUBLIC NEARING Node of Public Fearing to consider the pprenting of spedsl exception approval for a real- dsntlal center. The subject property lo presently owner bbyy OeparbrMnt of General Services. State If Florida, and N located at 5820 Lundberg - Road. The subject proh cribed ae THE EAST 5.0 ACRESdesOF TRACT 15, LYING NORTH OF THE MAIN CANAL IN SECTION 5. TOWNSHIP 33 SOUTH, RANGE 39 EAST. THE SAME DESIG- NATED ON THE LAST GENERAL PLAT OF LANDS OF THE INDIAN RIVER FARMS COMPANY, FILED IN THE OF- FICE OF THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY. FLOR- IDA, IN PLAT BOOK 2. PAGE 25, SAID LANDS NOW SITUATE IN INDIAN RIVER A public hearing at which parties In Interest and eNlsens shall have an opportunity to be heard, wNl be held by the Board of County Conn missionMa of Indian River County, Florida. In the Commission Chambers of the County Adminis- tration Building. located at 1840 25th SL, Vero Beach, Florida. an Tussdsy, December 9. 199 at 1030 a m. Anyone who may wish to appeal any deCloion which may be mads at this meeting vela need to ensure that a verbatim rscwd of the ptoesedings Is mads which Includes the testlmony and evl- rencaupon whldr : appeal will be based. INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BY: -s -Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Chairman Nov. 17. 19M _ The Board reviewed the following memo dated 11/24/86: TC): The Honorable Members of ®ATE: November 24, 1986 FILE: the Board of County Commissioners DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: Bober M. Keats g, 4 P Planning &Development Direi DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL OF SUBJECT: REQUESTS FORTATE SPECIALFLORIDA for EXCEPTION APPROVAL AND PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT'S APPEAL OF PLANNING AND ZO14ING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF THE SITE PLAN TO CON- FROM:Michael K. Miller rA`v UI REFERENc RUCT A DORMITORY Chief, Current Development It is recommended that the following information be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their meeting of December 9, 1986. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: The Department of General. Services hz application as part of a request for a residential center (Dormitory) in idential District. The subject p Lundberg Road (16th Street) and i Community College. Although resit considered to be a large group home c residential center may also be cc facility. s submitted a major site plan special exception approval of the RM -6, Multi -family Res -operty is located at 5820 s adjacent to Indian River ential centers are usually r congregate care facility, a nsidered to be a dormitory The proposed residential center will be 12,026 sq. ft. in size and include 36 bedrooms with 2 beds per room. At full occupancy, the dormitory will accommodate 72 students. The center will serve as a residence for students attending the Correctional Officers training program at Indian River Community College. Pursuant to Section 25.3 of the Zoning Code, Regulation of Special Exception Uses, the Board of County Commissioners is to consider the appropriateness of the requested use based on the submitted site plan and, the suitability of the site for that use. The Planning Commission concurrently makes a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners regarding the special exception use and acts on the submitted site plan. The County.may attach any conditions and safeguards necessary to assure compatibility of the use with the surrounding area. On November 13, 1986, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of the Special Exception Use to the Board of County Commissioners. The Planning & Zoning Commission also conditionally approved the site plan noting special exception approval by the Board of County Commissioners and the deletion of a second phase of the dormitory as conditions for site plan approval. In addition, although the staff had recommended that 80 feet of R.O.W. be dedicated, as is required by County Code for a secondary collector, the Planning and Zoning Commission declined to require any right-of-way dedication as a condition of approval. Special Exception Analysis Section 25.1 of the Zoning Code, Regulations for Specific Land Uses, details specific criteria to be considered when reviewing a residential center group home for approval as a special exception use. As in all residential uses, density is an important consid- eration. For group homes, however, a density bonus provision was 55 x� F 77 incorporated in the zoning code to allow group homes to have more units than would normally be allowed by zoning district regu- lations. This provision was established to reflect the lower intensity of group homes, e.g. smaller units, fewer vehicle trips, and fewer persons per unit. The units were anticipated- to be small and the clientele dependent on the facility. According to the residential center group home density provision, the five acres proposed for the dormitory use could accommodate the following number of students [Sec. 25.1(F)(d)(3)]. 6 units per acre (RM -6) x 2.0 persons per dwelling unit x 11 the normal density = 18 people per acre. 18 people x 5 acres = 90 people. . The maximum number of students for the proposed dormitory therefore totals ninety. The site plan submittal identifies two phases, each consisting of an identical dormitory structure that provides accommodations for 72 students. Since the special exception density provision permits a maximum of 90. people on the subject 5 acre tract and the inclusion of the second phase provides for total site development to serve 144 students, the second phase must be deleted from the site plan so that the plan provides for no more than 90 people. Although the special exception process allows the Board of County Commissioners to impose any additional conditions to ensure compatibility of the proposed use with surrounding property, the staff does not recommend the imposition of any special conditions in this case. Appeal of Site Plan Approval The Planning and Development Division is appealing the action of the Planning and Zoning Commission to the Board of County Commis- sioners for the following reasons: 1. The Indian River County Thoroughfare Plan identifies this segment of 16th Street (Lundberg --Road) as a secondary collec- - tor. The Indian River County Thoroughfare Plan is the official standard for determining R.O.W. dedication [Sec. 23.3(d)(1)1; 2. The minimum R.O.W. width for a secondary collector is 80 feet [Sec. 23.3 (d) (1) c] ; 3. The Indian River Farms Drainage District main relief canal abuts the subject property to the south and the drainage district, although willing to cooperate with the County, is not willing to dedicate any of the existing width of canal R.O.W. to the County for roadway purposes [Conversation between drainage district engineer, Marvin Carter and staff on November 24, 1986]; 4. The applicant is compensated for R.O.W. dedication through either applying to the County for credit against traffic impact fees or transferring the density from the strip of R.O.W. to the remainder of the property; 5. In 1976 the Indian River Community College obtained a strip of land 61.7 feet wide by 1330 feet long that connects the present campus and dormitory site to Kings Highway. The strip of land abuts the north edge of the canal R.O.W. and is in alignment with the 80 feet of R.O.W. that County code requires be dedicated; 56 6. None of the proposed improvements to the dormitory site are located within 200 feet of the present south property line or north edge of main relief canal R.O.W. line. Site Plan Appeal Alternatives and Analysis: This County, like many other counties, requires dedication of additional right-of-way at the time property is developed, if right-of-way widths abutting or included in the proposed develop- ment do not meet locally adopted standards. The dedication of additional right-of-way in association with new development implements the Board's policy of new development "paying its way". The Thoroughfare Plan specifically identifies primary or secondary collector corridors at half mile increments throughout much of the County: The designation of roadway classification is based on standard traffic engineering practice. Examples of secondary collector corridors include 16th Street, 8th Street, and 1st Street S.W. while examples of primary collectors include 12th Street and 4th Street.. The State mandated comprehensive plan revisions which will be adopted by the County by 1989 will probably include much higher residential densities east of I-95 due to public water and wastewater availability, and the need for a planned and developed roadway network will soon become readily apparent. The rationale for an 80 foot wide R.O.W. is clear. The 80 foot wide R.O.W. required for secondary collectors is based on an ultimate pavement width of 36 feet, six foot wide stabilized shoulders on each side of the pavement, and a 16 foot wide area for drainage swales, sidewalks or bikeways and utilities on each side of the pavement and shoulders (see attachment). Three alternatives are available to the Commission. The first option is to approve the site plan conditioned on the dedication of 80 feet of R.O.W. as required by County Code and as identified on the adopted Thoroughfare Plan map. The second option is to table the applicant's request and initiate a study of present R.O.W. acquisition policy. The present policy of R.O.W. acquisi- tion has been reviewed frequently during the last several years and the present policy is a reflection of past investigations. The County planning staff has recently submitted a grant proposal to the State that would fund a comprehensive and detailed study of the problems associated with acquiring County road R.O.W. along drainage district canal R.O.W. If the County is successful in obtaining the grant, the resulting study may identify other options for implementing the Thoroughfare Plan. The focus of the study will be to identify alternatives for implementation of road right-of-way acquisition where such road right-of-way abuts canal right-of-way. The study will not be concerned with modification of right-of-way width standards amendments to the Thoroughfare Plan. The third alternative concerns dedication of the 80 feet of R.O.W. with a reverter clause that would permit all or part of the right-of-way to revert back to the present owner whenever it was determined that the right-of-way was not necessary for the establishment of permanent public access for properties in the vicinity along the north side of the main relief canal. Usually, developments are required to make up half of any right-of-way deficiency through dedication. Dedication of R.O.W 57 DEC 9 1986 BOOK Pi- 634 f.. r n DEC V� Boos �', , ba along canals involves right-of-way acquisition only along property opposite the canal side of the developed roadway. Although this may place a substantial burden on property owners who have proper- ty opposite the canal, the owners who have property along the canal have a substantial cost when installing large culverts or bridges over the canal to afford access to their property. Also, density transfers or impact fee credits compensate applicants. dedicating R.O.W. for roads on the County's 20 year capital improvement program. RECOMMENDATION The staff recommends that: (1) the request for special exception approval to construct a dormitory be approved, and (2) the action of the Planning and Zoning Commission be overturned by including an 80 foot right-of-way dedication as a condition of site plan approval. Commissioner Eggert understood that because the road is on the canal right-of-way, staff is afraid the drainage district may take it away some day and therefore, are looking for dedication of an easement along the college right-of-way. Chairman Scurlock felt that we should have some right for that road to exist seeing that road has been paved for a number of years, but Attorney Vitunac believed that we would not get that right-of-way against another public agency. We are there at their sufferance, and their attorney, Michael O'Haire has made it very clear that they can take it away at any time. Chairman Scurlock asked what the objection is to dedicating 80 ft., and Commissioner Eggert asked why 80 ft. is being re- quested if only 61.7 feet is going in there. Planning & Development Director Keating explained that Public Works has done cross sections which indicate that 80 feet is needed to accommodate a secondary roadway and that we would be looking at acquiring.the remainder of the right-of-way to make it a full 80 ft. when those parcels to the east of the dormitory came in for approval. He emphasized that there are two other forms of compensation for right-of-way: 1) A developer can take a credit against his impact fee liability for the value of that right-of-way, or 2) he can choose to transfer the densities to the rest of his parcel for the allowable units which are "" attributable to that right-of-way. Commissioner Bird asked what the college's preference is because he wished to be cooperative in this matter. Chairman Scurlock opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Ed Massey, Dean of Instructional Services at IRCC, recalled that back in 1979 when they built Mueller Center they did not have access to this site and they purchased -a 30.8 ft, strip running from Kings Highway to the college site. In addition, Sid Banack agreed to donate another 30.8 feet adjacent to that which gave them a total of 61.7 feet through that area. The Board of Trustees of the college agreed to transfer that land to the County for the purpose of a roadway for the area. They have a signed deed where that took place, but they cannot find where the land was actually accepted by the County at that time. If it was not accepted, the college is willing to make that same proposal again for the 61.7 ft. However, they would really like to see 40 feet come off the college property and 40 feet off the drainage district. They feel that they have done their fair share in getting a road to the Mueller Center, but if they have to, they will rededicate the entire 61.7 feet. If 80 ft. is required, they would suggest that the County approach the Drainage District and get the additional 17 feet. Chairman Scurlock understood that the Drainage District has turned down every request. Public Works Director Jim Davis felt that it was safe to assume that if the Main Relief Canal is widened in the future or if the Drainage District has to do anything in their 300 feet of right-of-way, there would be an access road along the south of 16th Street. However, he did not think that the Drainage District would give us any formal easements or title to that. Director Davis felt that the District wants to have the flexibility in the future to do what they want to do, but we would be in pretty good shape if we can use 19 feet of that just as a shoulder area or something -- just so they don't take the BODS J canal right up to that line. He felt they could work with the 61.7 ft., but was rather concerned that while this was an unique experience, it might set a precedent on our thoroughfare map. Planning & Development Director Robert Keating felt that if we went this route, there would be many appeals to the Planning & Zoning Commission for unique circumstances. Mr. Massey reiterated that if it is found that the County did not accept that donation back in 1979, the DOC may own that 61.7 ft. from Kings Highway up to the dormitory. Murdock Shaw, architectural supervisor with the DOC, stated that they were not even aware until recently that an attempt had been made to dedicate that 61.7 ft.to the County. He stressed that the State is agreeable to working with the County, as far as providing an access road in that area is concerned; however, they would like something more definite that involves all the landowners to the east and west and also the Drainage District before they just arbitrarily agree to give 80 ft. or 61.7 ft. Chairman Scurlock felt we need to get the issue resolved and personally he would like to have 61.7 feet from Kings Highway all the way up to 16th Street. Commissioner Bird wanted to see that also, and if we find that the right-of-way has been conveyed to the DOC, we need to get it back. Director Keating advised that all that can be required at this point is the dedication of the portion of the right-of-way on the dormitory site prior to site plan approval, and then when the actual proposal for the Mueller Center comes in for development, we can require the other 61.7 ft. Commissioner Bird believed that since there wasn't any money exchanged between the State and the college, that the State should not have any concerns about dedicating the 61.7 ft. back to the County. 60 ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously closed the Public Hearing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously granted a special exemption to site plan approval for the DOC dormitory, that being the dedication to the County of 61.7 feet of road right-of-way from Kings Highway to the dormitory site. DOCUMENTS TO BE MADE PART OF THE RECORD The following Proclamation is hereby made a part of the - Minutes: 61 BOOK 66 AU 6113 F7__ - - DEC cqz�l 1981s BOCK °;1. ba PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or controlled substances contributes significantly to fatalities and injuries each year on Indian River County's highways; and WHEREAS, the State of Florida is providing assistance to local governments in development of community-based traffic safety programs with DUI emphasis; and WHEREAS, citizen advocacy groups, such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Students Against Driving Drunk (SADD), Remove Intoxicated Drivers (RID), and Boost Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the Health of University Students (BACCHUS) are increasing their efforts to reduce the incidence of driving under the influence in Florida; and WHEREAS, it is necessary that each citizen becomes more keenly aware of and knowledgeable concerning the problem of driving under the influence and the penalties that are imposed under Florida's DUI law; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the week of December 14-20, 1986, shall be designated as S DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING AWARENESS WEEK in Indian River County, and all citizens are urged to become more cognizant of the intoxicated driver problem and to support efforts within the County to reduce the incidence of driving under the influence. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA DON C. SCURLOCK, JR., A N Dated this 11th day of December, 1986 There being no further business, on Motion duly made, seconded and carried,,the Board adjourned at 11:30 o'clock A.M. ATTEST: --=-�-- ----- -� G ---� Clerk Chairman 62