HomeMy WebLinkAbout8/25/1987Tuesday, August 25, 1987
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,
August 25, 1987 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.
Vitugac, Attorney to the Board of County Commissioners; Joseph
Bair 1, OMB Director; and Barbara Bonnah, Deputy Clerk.
The Chairman called the meeting to order, and Commissioner
Wheeler led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA/EMERGENCY ITEMS
Commissioner Eggert requested the addition to today's Agenda
of a'discussion regarding the possible location of the main
library in a government complex in the downtown area and travel
authorization for her to go to Tallahassee on County business.
(Commissioner Wheeler requested the addition of a discussion
regarding the DNR purchasing some north beach property.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wheeler, SECONDED by
Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously added the
above items to today's Agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Chairman asked if there were any corrections or
add i i
There
:ions to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 28, 1987.
were none.
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDEa by
Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously approved
the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of 7128/87, as
written.
CONSENT AGENDA
Chairman Scurlock requested that Item C be removed from the
Consent Agenda for discussion.
A._ Approval of Renewal Applications for Permit to Carry a
Concealed Firearm
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 8/10187:
TO: Board of County Commissioners DATE: August 10, 1987 FILE:
SUBJECT: PISTOL PERMIT - RENEWALS
FROM: Charles P. Balczun REFERENCES:
County Administrator
The following persons have applied through. the Clerk's Office for renewal of
Pistol permits: - -
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Michael L. Wodtke
Maurice L. Simmons
Leona Grace Taft -
= William D. Bryant
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All requirements` -of tyle 6 d'inance' have e�r� 6.1 and are in order.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by'
Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously approved
the renewal applications for a permit to carry a
concealed firearm for the following persons:
Michael L. Wodtke
Maurice L. Simmons
Leona Grace Taft
William D. Bryant
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B. Report
Received and placed on file in the Office of the Clerk:
Traffic Violation Bureau, Special Trust Fund
Month of July, 1987 - $44,348.13
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C. Site Plan Extension - Ciba Geigy
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 8/10/87: -
TO: The Honorable Members of DATE: August 10, 1987 FILE:
the Board of County Commissioners -
DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE:
Robert M. 'KeAtin
f, AICP SUBJECT: CIBA GIEGY! S REQUEST FOR
Community Development Director SITE PLAN EXTENSION
THROUGH: Stan Boling ✓�. �, ;
Chief, Current Development
FROM: John W. McCoy ciba giegy
REFERENCES:
S aff Planner JOHN
It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal'
consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their
regular meeting of -August 25, 1987.
DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS:
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On August 29, 1986,.the Planning and Zoning Commission approved a
•major site plan application submitted by Ciba Giegy. Approval was
given to construct a 4, 701 . sq. ft. - -addition to their building at
7145 8th Avenue.
Due to conditions placed on the site plan approvals Ciba Geigy has
been unable to commence construction prior. "to the expiration of
the approved site plan.. Prior to August 29, 1987 expiration date,
the applicant requested a on;. the extefision� of the site plan
.approval.
Pursuant. to section 23.1(G)(2) of the site plan ordinance, the
Board may grant an extension -of the "site plan approval. To date,
-.'-the Bpard's•policy has. been,to grant such extension requests.
RECOM44ENDA--TION
,Staff recommends approval of Ciba Geig'Is request fora one-year
:.'extension. of their approved site plan, with all conditions
previously attached to the site plan' approval; the -new -expiration
date to.be August 25, 1988.
Chairman Scurlock had some difficulty in extending site plan
approvals that we have had for a lengthy amount of time, and
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Robert Keating, Director of Planning 8 Development, felt
this particular extension is warranted because there is a
question as to right-of-way reservation required along Kings
Highway and the relocation of some large power poles.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously granted
a one-year extension of site plan approval, as
requested by Ciba Giegy, with the new expiration date
of August 25, 1988.
D. Vero Lake Estates MSTU Drainage Study_- Aerial Photogrammetry
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 8/17/87:
TO: TheHonorable Members of the DATE: August 17, 1987 FILE:
Board of County Commissioners
THROUGfi: f Y
Charles P. Balczun,
County Administrator SUBJECT:
- Vero Lake Estates MSTU
Drainage Study - Aerial
Photogran metry
FROM' REFERENCES: W. Davis, P.E. , REFERENCES:
Public Works Director
DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS 4
The Public Works.Department has negotiated the attached contract for aerial
contour photos for the Vero Lake Estates Drainage Study with Bosworth
Aerial, Services, Inc. of Lake Worth, Florida. The cost of the work'is
$23,000 and. the work is to be complete Sept:•. 30, 1987. The .Consultant was
selected by the standard competitive selection process.'
Recommendation and Funding - V
It is recamnended that the Board authorize the Chairman to execute the
Professional Aerial Survey Services Agreement with Bosworth Aerial
Services, Inc. Funding in the amount of $23,000 is to be frau the Vero
Lake Estates MSTU Fund. There is approximately $93,422 unencumbered in the
fund, of which $50,000 is cdmtmitted.
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously approved
the Professional Aerial Survey Services Agreement with
Bosworth Aerial Services, Inc. in the amount of
$23,000, and authorized the Chairman's signature.
Funding to come from the Vero Lake Estates MSTU Fund.
SERVICES AGREEMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE
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E. _Mooney Site - C.A.R.L. Application
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 8/18/87:
TO: The Honorable Members DATE: August 18, 1987 FILE:
o the Board of County
Commissioners
SUBJECT: MOONEY SITE CARL
APPLICATION
FROM.ERobert M. Keating, AICP R. Director REFERENCES: Mooney Site
Community Development Division DIS:IBMIRD
Itlllis requested that the information presented herein be given
formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at
their regular meeting of August 25, 1987.
DESCRIPTION & CONDITIONS:
At', the Board of County Commissioners meeting of June 23, 1987,
the planning staff presented a report on the Mooney tract
located in the Winter Beach area. The staff's recommendation
wa's to pursue acquisition of the site for preservation.
The Board's action was to authorize staff to negotiate a price
on the property. In�ad'dition,'the Boardagreed ghat the staff
L•; should investigate other sources of funding for 'acquisition of
the site. A.copy of the applicable .portion of that Board
meeting is.appended to this memo.
= AS part"of its effort to investigate funding sources for site
• acquisition.of the Mooney property, the planning staff prepared,
and submitted an application for- state CARL .funds. "While not
-- committing the- County to any action, the CARL' application
p''aces the Mooney tract on a list of sites under consideration .,
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,the state for 'acquisition. Recently,` the staff f;received a
notice that the Land Acquisition Selection Committee will hold
-i meeting_ on August.: 31, ; .and September 1, 1987, `at which -.time
the committee will continue gathering additional%information on
both new and reconsidered CARL applications. in the form of
brief oral presentations from sponsors.
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ALTERNATIVES & ANALYSIS
The Board of County Commissioners has two principal alterna-
tives regarding the Land Acquisition Selection Committee
meeting. The Board can send representatives to the meeting to
give a brief oral presentation, or it can take no action.
Information from the state indicates that it would be advan=
tageous for the'County to be represented at the meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
The staff recommends that the Board authorize travel to
Tallahassee for appropriate County representatives to make a
brief oral presentation to the Land Acquisition Selection
Committee regarding the Mooney site.CARL application.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously authorized
out -of -county travel for appropriate staff to make
a brief oral presentation to the Land Acquisition
Selection Committee in Tallahassee on August 31st and
September 1st regarding the Mooney site C.A.R.L.
application.
F. Indian River Boulevard Southerly Extension - Change Order #9
and Acceptance of the Boulevard from 4th Street to 17th Street
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 8118187:
TO: The Honorable Members of the DATE: August 18, 1987 FILE:
Board of County CamAssioners
THROUGH:
Charles P. Balczun,
County Administrator SUBJECT: Indian River Boulevard south'
E tension - Change Order l 9
and Acceptance of Indian River
Boulevard from 4th Street to
17th Street
FROM:James W. Davis, P.E. , REFERENCES: Jim Boterf, Dickerson,
Public Works Director Inc -,to Jim Davis dated 8-7-87
DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS
Kimley-Horn and Associates, engineers for the Boulevard South project have
premed Change Order No. 9 to provide the following changes:
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1) Add 3-42' long concrete traffic signal poles to the contract resulting
in an additional cost of $5,500. This change was necessary due to the
poles being placed in a deep swale along the Boulevard at 12th Street
and 8th Street.
2) Add 100 LF of storm drainage pipe along the south side of 8th Street
east of 6th Avenue. This change.Js required due to the recent level-
optnent of the Citrus Woods project south of 8th Street. The Citrus
Woods site was -filled after the 8th Street work was designed causing
unforeseen grade problems iii this area: An additional cost of $5,280
is requested. �. r
3) A total of 19 days tine•extension has been negotiated for this work.
The contractor is also requesting 18 days time extension for water -and. _
sewer utility sleeve work approved under an earlier change order.
The total change order increases, the contract by -$10,780 and provides for
37.days time extension.
The contractor has requested the following conditions if .the South Exten-
sion of the Boulevard is to be opened in September, 1987.
(1) Define the - exact Limits of partial project acceptance - staff
;'... r., recamiends that ttie limits be, established as follows - Indian
River Boulevard from 4th Street to.17th Street including the US
1/Indian River Boulevard intersection.
(2) The accepted portion of the work as defined in. (1) above be
considered totally complete as defined by the contract. -
(3) Immediately upon open to traffic, all liability for the portion
of the road opened would be borne by the County.
(4) The warranty for the work on the portion opened would ccaimence
September 1, 1987.
(5) The 10% retainage on the project would be released to the
contractor for the portion of the Boulevard when the road is
opened to traffic.
MEMATIVE.S AND ANALYSIS
Staff has reviewed Change Order No. 9 and the five conditions requested by
the Contractor regarding the opening of Indian River Boulevard South
Extension. The Change Order costs and the above conditions are- reasonable.
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REdONMIDATIONS AVID FUNDING
Staff recommends approval of Change Order No. 9 and that the five con-
ditions above be approved regarding the opening of Indian River Boulevard
to ''traffic.
Funding to be from Gas Tax Revenue, Fund 304, Indian River Boulevard South.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously approved
staff's recommendation as set out in the above memo.
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No. ...i .....
CHANGE ORDER
Dated ,July 28,• 1987-
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CIS'NER's Project No.. $499 .................. ENCINEER's Project No. ..AMM .............
12th Street Traffic & Pedestrian Improvements
Project.... -,with -Indian River Boulevard, Extension
... ..... ... ... .. ...
CONTRACTOR.,Dickerson.Florida, Inc..................................................
Contract For Road Construction • . • • . • . • , Contract Date ...July 2, 1987 . • • • • .. • -
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To:.,Dickersop,�lQridaa Inc.,, Post,Office Box• 719......,Stuartl,Florida 33495•-,•••.
• CONTRACTOR
You are directed to make the changes noted below In the subject Contract:
The completion date,. contract price and Indian River County .............. .
all other terms, covenants and conditions ••• owNER
of the above referenced contract, except
as duly modified by this and previous
Change Orders, ifman in ful•1 By ..... ...
force and effe t.'*.t�'Q t65'M Q;
4 end LC,31 M Dated ...........! n. .19. ..
Nature of the Changes ;! 1' Cwtt►ty AitDrncy
1. Delete 2-38' signal poles & add 3-42' signal poles. Increase contract time 12 days.
2. Extend outfall pipe at 6th Ave. & 8th Street. Extend contract time 7 days.
3. Increase contract time for placement of utility sleeves 18 days.
Enclosures: See Attachment
These changes result in the following adjustment of Contract.Price and Contract Tune:
Original Contract Price S ,31973,809.36 •_ „ ••;,•
Change Order 1 thru 868.,037.20.•....•..•.
Subtotal S 8..... 6.8,037.20
This Change Order No. 919.9700.00•••••• ...
Adjusted Contract Price S .4,053.426456•......I -t%
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492 days, startin�.AuQust•1,.1986 ••••••.••••••••..
Contract rime Prior to This Change Order ........... • • • (Days or Date)
37 days
Net (increase) (Decrease) Resulting from This Change Order .....•...... .........................
(Days)
Current Contract Time Including This Change Order ...529 day% Starts ng, August ,1, 1986 ..............
(Days or Data)
The Above Changes Are Approved: Kimley; Horn •and Associates,• Inc_ • ... • • • • • ,-= -
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BY __ _Ste e.J. en r.�;."P.E-F.[....i1..........
Date ......... .192T .
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DICKERSON FLORIDA. INIM
The Above Changes Are Accepted: ...... • .............................. •
• CONTRACTOR
By. . ..... ....................
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The Above Changes are Authorized: Federal Aviation Administration
By......................................
.,1 Date.............................19....
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ATTACHMENT TO CHANGE ORDER NO.9
12TH STREET TRAFFIC AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS
WITH INDIAN RIVER BOULEVARD, SOUTHERLY EXTENSION
Explanation and Cost
I. During construction It was noted that 3 - 38' Class V concrete traffic poles
scheduled for placement at 12th Street and Indian River Boulevard were not
long enough and needed to be replaced with 42' poles. The county agreed to
purchase 2 of the 381 poles, @ $1045.00 each, while the contractor agreed to
place the other 38' pole at the Intersection of Indian River Boulevard and U.S.
1 at the existing unit cost. The contractor will supply and install 3-42' Class
V poles at a unit cost of $2030.00 each for the signalization at 12th Street
and Indian River Boulevard. Due to delay In construction an additional 12
days will be added to the contract time.
Bid Item No. 641-14-38 Concrete Strain Poles, Type V
From: 15 Each
To 13 Each
-2 Each @$1340.00 each -($2680.00)
New Bid Item No. 641-14-38A Concrete Strain Poles, Type V
From: 0 Each
To : 2 Each
+2 Each @$1045.00 each +$2090.00
New Bid Item No. 641-14-42 Concrete Strain Poles, Type V
From: 0 Each
To : 3 Each
+3 Each
Sub Total This Change $5500.00
12 Days
2. During construction it was noted that construction adjacent to 8th Street is
in conflict with proposed drainage ditch slopes. It was determined that
extending the 19" x 30" RCP on the South side of 8th Street 100' and the _
construction of a straight sand cement end wall would resolve the problem.
Work will require an additional 7 calendar days to the contract.
100 LF 19",x 30" RCP
2.4 CY Sand -Cement Rip Rap
Concrete collar connection to existing endwall. (Fill material to be utilized
will be obtained from 12th Street excess material).
LUMP SUM $5280.00
Sub Total This Change $5280.00
7 Days
3. During construction change order No. 5 was implemented. Contained within
the change order was the addition of steel casings required for future
expansion of the County's Utility System. At that time a request for an
extension of the contract time of 18 days was overlooked. The contractor
requests that these days be added to the contract at this time.
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Sub Total This Change 18 Days
Net Increase Per This Change Order $10,780.00
37 Days
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G.Acceptance _of_Indian _River Boulevard South Right -of -Way from
City of Vero Beach
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 8/18/87:
TO: The Honorable Members of the DATE: August 18, 1987 FILE:
Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH:
Charles P. Balczun,
County Administrator
FROM' ames W. Davis, P.E.
Public Works Directc
DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS
SUBJECT: Acceptance of Indian River
Boulevard South Right -of -Way
from City of Vero Beach
REFERENCES: Karen L. Schaefer,
City of Vero Beach, to
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The City of Vero Beach has executed a Quit Claim Deed for a 200' wide
portion of Indian River Boulevard Right -of -Way lying west of Fairlane
Harbor Mobile Home Park. This right-of-way was formerly City owned '
property. The County is requested to accept the Quit Claim Deed and have
it recorded at the Courthouse. `
RECOMMENDATION
It is recauTended that the 200' wide portion of right-of-way be accepted.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously accepted the
200' wide portion of right-of-way from the City of Vero
Beach, as recommended by staff.
COPY OF QUIT CLAIM DEED IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO
THE BOARD
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H. Partial Release of Assessment Liens - SR -60 Water 8 Sewer
Project
e Board reviewed the following memo dated 8/18/87:
TO: Board of County Commissioners
PROM: Charles P. Vitunac,. County Attorney
DATE: August 18, 1987
RE: CONSENT AGENDA - BCC MEETING 9/1/87
ROUTINE RELEASE OF COUNTY UTILITY LIENS
This office has processed the following matters and requests
permission for the Chairman to execute the standard release
forms:
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(1) Partial Release of Lien - Map 41
State Road 60 Sewers/Release 1 ERU
Paid by REALCOR OF VERO BEACH
Lot 128 of COUNTRYSIDE SOUTH
(2) Partial Release of Lien - Map 41
-State Road 60 Sewers/Release 1.ERU
Paid by REALCOR OF VERO BEACH
-Lot 244 of COUNTRYSIDE SOUTH
(2) Partial Release of Lien - Map N
State -Road 60 Water/Release 1-ERU
Paid by SEXTON et aI 'Lot. -21 of OLD SUGAR M 1 LL. ESTATES, UNIT -Ili,
back-up " information for the above Is on f I I e 'An 'the
• County Attorney's Of f ice,..
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously approved
the following partial release of assessment liens on
the SR -60 water and sewer project:
Realcor of Vero Beach
(1) ERU sewer
Countryside South, Lot 128
Realcor of Vero Beach
(1) ERU sewer
Countryside South, Lot 244
Sexton, et at
(1) ERU water
Old Sugar Mill Estates; Unit III
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PARTIAL RELEASE OF ASSESSMENT LIENS ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF
THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
1. Budget Amendment for Unemployment Compensation
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 8/19/87:
TO: Members of the DATE: August 19, 1987 r
Board of -County
Commissioners
.�..,;,. THROUGH: Joseph A. Bair((41
OMB, Director
FROM: Leila Miller
Budget Analys
ACCOUNT NUMBER
Planning
004-204-515-012.15
004-199-581-099.91
Parks -
001 -210-572-012.15
001-299-581-099.91
SUBJECT: BUDGET AMENDMENT
FOR UNEMPLOYMENT
COMPENSATION, -
ACCOUNT TITLE INCREASE
-Unemployment Compensation $1288.00
Reserve for Contingency
Unemployment Compensation $ 13.00
Reserve for Contingency
$1288.00
$ 13.00
Explanation
These two entries are necessary in order to reimburse the
State of Florida for unemployment,compensation., (See attached invoice)
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously approved
the above budget amendment as recommended by OMB
Director Joe Baird.
J. Budget Amendments - Necessary Amendments for Balancing the
Budget for 1986-87 Year
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 8/19/87:
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TO: Members of the DATE: August 19, 1987
the Board of County
` Commissioners
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE THE MANAGEMENT
AND BUDGET DIRECTOR TO DO
THE NECESSARY AMENDMENTS
FOR BALANCING THE BUDGET
._FOR THE 1986/87 YEAR
.FROM: Joseph . Baird
OMB Director
The 1986/87 fiscal year ends September 30, 1987. To be in proper
compliance, all budget amendments must be done prior to the close
of the fiscal year.
I would like the Board of County Commissioners to authorize
the Office of Management and Budget Director to do the necessary
budget amendments for balancing the budget for the 1986/87 fiscal
year.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bowman,.the Board unanimously authorized
OMB Director Joe Baird to do the necessary budget
amendments for balancing the budget for the 1986187
fiscal year.
K. Budget Amendment for FEMA Grant
e Board reviewed the following memo dated 8119187:
TO: Members of the
,Beard of
C unty Commissioners
THROUGH: Joseph A. Bair
OMB, Director
FROM: ,Leila Miller
Budget Analyst
DATE: August 19, 1987
SUBJECT: 'BUDGET AMENDMENT
FOR FEMA GRANT
The following entry records the FEMA Grant that the County
received:
ACCOUNT NUMBER ACCOUNT TITLE INCREASE DECREASE
Revenues
001-000-331-066.09 FEMA Grant $43,500
Expens�s
001'2-221-564-037.09 FEMA Grant Expenditures $43,500
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously approved
the above budget amendment, as recommended by OMB
Director Baird.
APPROVAL OF NEW GUN APPLICATION - WILLIAM E. EYRE
The Board reviewed the following.memo.dated 711187:
TO: The Board of County Commi ssi onerDATE: July 1, 1987 FILE:
SUBJECT: PISTOL* PERMIT - NEW APPLICANT
FROM: Charles P. Balczun
County Administrator REFERENCES:
William E. Eyre stated that he had nothing further to add to
- the letter of explanation he wrote to the Board regarding the
discrepancies concerning his arrest record.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wheeler, SECONDED by
Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously approved
the application for a permit to carry a concealed
firearm for William E. Eyre.
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The following named person has
applied through.the
Clerk's
Office for a new .
concealed weapon permit:
_ -Wi 11 i am E.
Eyre
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Due. to, discrepancies concerning
his arrest record, I have
advised Mr. Eyre,
per_ the attached correspondence,
his request fon
a concealed
weapon permit may
be denied by the Board of County
Commissioners.
He has been
advised to be pre-,. ,,.•,.-.
4 r sent for the meeting of 1987 if he has
`wish
additional
information he may
* to present. Aa jail
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William E. Eyre stated that he had nothing further to add to
- the letter of explanation he wrote to the Board regarding the
discrepancies concerning his arrest record.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wheeler, SECONDED by
Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously approved
the application for a permit to carry a concealed
firearm for William E. Eyre.
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PUBLI� HEARING - REQUEST FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION AND CONCURRENT
SITE PLAN APPROVAL OF A CHURCH - ALLIANCE CHURCH OF VERO
The hour of 9:05 o'clock A.M. having passed, the Deputy
Clerk'Iread the following Notice with Proof of Publication, to
wit:
VERO BEACH PRESS -JOURNAL
Published Daily
Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida
COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER: STATE OF FLORIDA
Before the undersigned authority personally appeared J. J. Schumann, Jr. who on oath
says that he is Business Manager of the Vero Beach Press -Journal, a daffy newspaper published
at Vero Beach in Indian River County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being
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In the Court, was pub-
lished in said newspaper in the issues of
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 subscIQ
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River County, Florida)
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of ftblic H0110011
I of special excep"n own the Vero
=Alliance
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and is located at 170143rd. Avenue.
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ANGLE OF 91 06'53" RUN EAST A 018-
TANCE OF 285.38 FEET TO THE POINT
OF BEGINNING ON THE WEST RIGHT-
OF-WAY OF 43rd AVENUE.
and d emhew"
a all at
mei nor Pafbw in m b�•
heard. will be held by the Board a County Cao-,
mis.Mmrers of Indian Rner County. FloridaCou�
Count Commrsmon Chambers of
Adnu uWatum Busd,M located at 18x0 251h
Sir= Vero Beack floods, on Tuesday. August
25 1987 at 9:05 a.m.
Arryone wta7 may vroh to appeal any decmoo .
which may DB made at due meeting will need to
ensure that a verbahm record Of the Wocwdmga
is made whxh metudes the tellomary " ew
dente upon which the appeal will be ba ilea
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
gBgyOyARDD OFFCC�T YCOMMISSI - t
Chairman 4, .." j
A,IM 5,1987
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 8/13/87:
TO: The Honorable Members of DATE: August 13, 1987 FILE:
the Board of County Commissioners
DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE:
'SUBJECT: ALLIANCE CHURCH OF VERO' S
Robeit M. Keat ng, CP
Community Developme t Director REQUEST FOR SPECIAL
Q EXCEPTION AND CONCURRENT
THROUGH: Stan Boling 416. SITE PLAN APPROVAL OF A
Chief, Current Development CHURCH
FROM:JI hn w. McCoy �' REFERENCES: alliance
StaffPlanner JOHN3
It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal
consideration by the' Board of County Commissioners at their
regular meeting of August 25, 1987.
DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS:
Mosby and Associates, Inc. on behalf of the Alliance Church of
hero, has submitted a major site plan application for a church.
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Due to the fact that the property is zoned RS -2, single family
Due
zoning district, the church is considered a special exception use,
and must go through the special exception process. The applicant
is seeking concurrent major site plan approval and special
exception approval. The property is located at 1701 43rd Avenue,
about 800' south of S.R. 60 on the west side of 43rd Avenue.
Special exception uses are those types -of uses that would not.
generally be appropriate throughout a particular zoning district.
However, when special exception uses are carefully controlled as'
to number, area, location, and/or relationship to the vicinity,
such uses would not adversely impact the public health, -\safety,_
comfort, good order, appearance, convenience,`and .general,welfare
and as. such would be compatible with permitted uses within the
particular zoning district. Special exceptions require submittal
of an approvable site plan meeting all site plan criteria, zoping
district criteria and the, criteria set forth -in the regulations
for the specific use. It is then the responsibility -of .the
use..
Planning and Zoning 'to recommend approval, approvail
... with conditions,.or denial to the Board of County Commissioners.
Pursuant to Section 25.3 of the'Zoning Code, Regulation of Special
Exception Uses, the Planning and Zoning Commission 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
Commission then concurrently makes a recommendation to the Board
of County Commissioners regarding the special exception use and
acts on the. submitted site plan. The County Commissioners may
attach any conditions and safeguards necessary to assure com-
patibility of the use with the surrounding area.
The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously voted to recommend
approval of this special exception use, at their regular meeting
of July 23, 1987
ANALYSIS:
The site plan does meet all the criteria of the site plan ordi-
nance [Section 23] and regulations for specific land uses [Section
25..11 which are applicable to places of worship. The site plan
proposes the development of the southern half of the total site,
the remaining area to be used for future expansion of the use.
Once the special, exception use is approved for the entire site,
future expansion will not require another approval of the special
exception use. An analysis of the approved site plan is as
follows:
1. Total parcel size: 4.52 acres or 196,988 sq. ft.
2. Area of Development: 2.07 acres or 90,180 sq. ft.
3. Zoning Classification: RS -2, Single Family Residential, up
to 2 units/acre.
4. Land Use Designation: LD -2, Low Density Residential, up to 6
units/acre.
5. Building Area: 6,259 sq. ft.
6. Off -Street Parking Required: 58 spaces
Proposed Grassed*: 54 spaces
Proposed Paved: 2 spaces
*The parking ordinance allows churches and other infrequent
uses to use stabilized grass parking areas.
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Two spaces are being deleted to 'preserve a 20" oak. Last
lyear, the parking ordinance was amended to allow the
,elimination of up to ten percent of the required parking
spaces if needed to save protected trees. If trees saved by.
reducing spaces are subsequently removed, those spaces must
be provided.
7. ,Traffic Circulation: The site will use a 24' two"way paved
•
(drive for access to -43rd Avenue. This driveway will align
(with the driveway of another church across the street from
!the subject site.
8. Landscape'. Plan: The landscape 'plan is in accordance with
Ordinance #84-47including a.buffer with ,Type "B"_:.screening
_ !'along the west and..south-: sides:,.of .the:: area: =of development. ?:e
9 :. -. 1.:- Drainage. r Plan t icThe. ..:proposed .. drain
aga ,plan has: ;been ..approved
.,by,. the. Public;.:Works.: department, r and: <a -._:Type "A"..permit has
1i y :-xbeen --iss.ued:: abei it -Ji -2-a'
r .. ♦ - "l. ?L•4-lI :1.) 'Gill:' tit;C3C'.,_ i._OtL�:
10:, !Proposed 1Ttilities::. �:s :The.:is to mi lI— :.be.':. seryiced:.by<:.� public.
e•:,
i:31 water i :from th�Ci ty�. bf � Veroc.-,:Beachr Ond.-.-;an C n-s:ite.,.n ptic
,system: The septic system has been approved by the State
Environmental Health Department.
11. Surrounding Land Use/Zoning:
North: Residence/RS-2
South: Residence/RS-2
West: Residence/RS-2
East: Residence, Church/City Limits
TION:
Based on the above analysis, staff recommends that the Board of
Country Commissioners grant special exception. approval, with the
following conditions as attached to the approved site plan:
1. Prior to the release of the site plan:
a. ten feet of right-of-way must be dedicated -for 43rd
Avenue.
b. the Church must enter into a developer's agreement to
construct a 4' wide public sidewalk along 43rd Avenue.
Chairman Scurlock opened the Public Hearing and asked if
anyone wished to be heard in this matter. There being none, he
declared the Public Hearing closed.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously granted
special exception approval to the Alliance Church
of Vero with the conditions as set out in the above
staff recommendation.
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AUG 25 87
PUBLIC HEARING - PRD CONCEPTION PLAN AND SPECIAL EXCEPTION
APPROVAL FOR GARDEN GROVE
The hour of 9:05 o'clock A.M. having passed, the Deputy
Clerk read the following Notice with Proof of Publication, -to
wit:
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 8113187:
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NOTICE CF Pumc NEAWNo I
Nonce of hearing to atrremm the ggranting of e
Planned Resmmitei Devetopmont (P.R.DJ emn-
VERO BEACH PRESS -JOURNAL
captval ap�tst escepnon Wan approval for a
=t=
240 unit sma0 lot Subdivision prol-
eet. The subject Properly ts IOcetml on Ne Beet
Published Daily
Sweat U.S. at, north of Mldway Estates mobile
nomepary weataareverosnoreaeubawrelon
The evblecl property consists of two parcels de-
Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida
scribed aa: '
Parcell:
The Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4
of SectlOn 31, Township 33 South,
COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER: STATE OF FLORIDA
mereor ane EzcEPTALso tract
Before the authority appeared J. J. Schumann, Jr. who on oath
of land in the Southwest carom thereof
which Is fully described in a Parini Re.
undersigned personally
_ says that he is Business Manager of the Vero Beach Press -Journal, a daily newspaper published
lease of Mortgage '^ale M 1Vs HIiam A
Warnock to Mason M. Goner .,adJuly
at Vero Beach in Indian River County, Florida that the attached copy of advertisement, being
14.1913, recorded on Page Sal, Book f.
Satisfaction of Mortgagee of Ire
Records of SL Ludo Goumy, FTorlda.
- ' AND ALSO:
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That part of the South 1/2 of are NorN-
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1/4 of Section0Ess 31. Township 33
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Soul
South. Range 40 East described a8 lot- '
In the of
ldws
matter
Beginning at the Northwest corner of the
01 the Northeast 1/4 of
Southeast thence
31, thanes run Sall a dfaim:
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thence a post the confluence
- thence west
of two h streams, whish post
a whichpost
pain S t
is S South of the NOM die
Court, was pub'
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Section 30, Township 33 South, Range
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I the _
M Erik thence NOM 13 degrees West
40 Ess
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along the tvea0 or dentin a stream ro
• post toy dreins and Im
inks South
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Hatted in said newspaper In the Issues of �
Section
the Noon rine sem ction 3o Nance
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Weal ld ire 4 of the boundary erre / the
a
Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 Ot
Said Section 31, thence North chains
dmf Hoke to the SouthSouthbboundaryfinere
Of the North 1/2 of the Noriheest 104 Of
Affiant further says that the said Vero Beach Press-Joumal Is a newspaper published at
Said Section 31: thence East along said
boundary tare to the Point of Beginning.
Vero Beach, in said Indian River County, Florida, and that the said newspaper has heretofore
sem lend now lying and being in Indian
RNeroounb, Fiorma
been continuously published in said Indian River County, Florida, each dally and has been
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TOOETHERWRH ..�•"'-. i
entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Vero Beach, In said Indian River Coun.
Parcel 2 - - 1. .
one next the first publication of the attached copy of
That pan tying Earn of present state
ty, Florida, for a period of year preceding
advertisement; and affiant further says that he has neither paid nor promised any person, firm
No.
Road 5, Sou known f U.S. Northwest
1, of the south hen o1 the Northwest t/
or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securingthis
of the Northeast 1/4 m Section 31,
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advertisement for publication in the said newspaper.
Township 33 South. Rai ge 40 East °ria
also Beginning at Ne Southeast wirer
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of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast
1/4 of said Section 31, thence North
Sworn to and subscribed befor thi S day of A.D.19
run
660 feet thence run East 257 feel;
thence run South a dwane of 8pproa.
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mately 10633 feet to the centerlme of a
USIne98 Manages
to
dremage ease'"e"t to the State of Four -
ma, recorded in Book 84 upon
page 265 in the office of the clink of Ne
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Circuit Court of Indian River County,
(Clerk of the Circuit'Courqydian River County, Florida)
=of m sea urewgeneasemwent�ro 9�ro
(SEAL)
East right of way tore of present state
Road b, also known as U.S. Highway No.
1; thence Northerly on the Easterly right
of way [me of said road to the South line
of the Northwest 1/4 of the Nornreast
1/4 of said section: thence run East to
the point of begmmng.
Said lard now Ityymmgg acrd being in Iridian
River County, Florida. -
A public hearing at which parties in interest
and ah=em shall have an opportunity to be
head. will be held by the Board of County Com•
mnsioners of Indian River County, Florida in the
-
County Commission Chambers of the Coolly
'
Administration Building. located at 1640 25th
Street. Vero Beach, Florida• on Tuesday. August
25.1987 at 1105 a.m.
Anyone who may wish to appeal any decision
h%
whrch they be made at Ids meeting will creed to
erreure a verbatim record of Ne prI I I - I gs
is made which Includes the testmrony and v -
' delle upon which the appeal will be based.
(
Indian County
of
of
Board
Scurlock. JrC.omntlss�rs.
Chairman
August 5. 1987
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 8113187:
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TO:The Honorable Members of DATE: August 131 1987 FILE:
the Board of County Commissioners
DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE:
/SUBJECT: SPECIALCEPTUAL PLAN
EXCEPTIONN
Ro ert M. Kea i�'i ,mAI
Community Develo en irector APPROVAL FOR -GARDEN GROVE
FROM: Stan Boling �v� 4• REFERENCES: garden grove
Chief, Current Development STAN2
It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal
consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their
regular meeting of August 25, 1987.
DESCRIPTION & CONDITIONS:
Garden Grove Associates, Inc., owner, is requesting PRD conceptual
plan special exception approval for a 240 unit detached single
famil project. The project site is located on the east side of
U.S. 1, north of Midway Estates Mobile Home Park and west of Vero
Shore subdivision.
At their regular meeting of July 23, 1987, the Planning and Zoning
Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the PRD _
special exception and conceptual plan, subject.to the *conditions
appearing in the recommendation -at the end of this report. I'f the _
conceptual plan/PRD special exception request Is approved by the
Board', of County Commissioners,' the Planning & Zoning Commission
will review all subsequent preliminary PRD plans (site plan and
preliminary plat) filed for the various phases of the project.
The�Iroject proposes a five phase single-family unit subdivision
consisting primarily of small lots, (smaller than the minimum 70' -'_.= =;•
x 100' RS -6 lot) with reduced setbacks.' - The project is to be --
,private, with exclusive access from U.S. 1, and will,provide large
open space areas throughout the heavily treed -bite No wetlands
exist' on site. -(verified by S.J.R.W.M.D.) ,. and no accessory com- r -
mercial- use is proposed.
ANALYSIS:
1. Size of Property: ±58.24 acres
2. Zoning Classification: a) Front 660' to U.S. #1; RM -6,
Residential Multiple -Family up to 6 units/acre; b) remainder;
RS-6,Residential Single Family up to 6 units/acre.
3. Land Use Designation: LD -2, Low Density Residential 2, up to
6 units/acre.
4. Proposed Units/Building Density: 240 units at 4.12
units/acre.
5. Surrounding Uses: North: Vacant/grove
South: D.O.T. Canal/mobile home park
East: Vacant/single family residences
West: U.S. #1/vacant/commercial
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6. Landscaping and Buffering:
North: 25' perimeter setback/preserve with existing
dense vegetation (understory and canopy);
Transitional lots: 60' x 120'.
South: Adjacent to vegetated 50' wide D.O.T. drainage
ditch, 25' perimeter setback/preserve with
existing vegetation (understory & canopy).
West: Adjacent to U.S. #1 40' landscaped buffer with
varied 6' privacy wall.
East: 25' perimeter setback/preserve with existing
vegetation (understory & canopy); Transitional
lots: 100' x 110' adjacent to Vero Shores,
open space recreation area, and 60' x 120'
lots for remaining portion.
7. Open Space Required: 24.8 acres; 42.5%
Provided: 40 acres; 69%
8. Recreational Space Required: 2.9 acres; 5%
Provided: 14.14 acres; 250
(includes pedestrian paths, passive recreation 'areas, recre-
ation center, pools, tennis courts, nature park)
9. Utilities: The project is to be served by public water and
wastewater utilities.
10. Drainage: The conceptual drainage plan has been approved by
the Public Works department. Use of wet stormwater areas and
corresponding littoral zones will be more specifically'
addressed during preliminary PRD plan review.
11. Traffic, Circulation: The Traffic Engineer has approved the
conceptual traffic layout. Access is to be exclusively from,
U.S. #1, with emergency access provided to 5th Avenue, S.E.
Because 5th Avenue S. E. is a half street, created -"via the
Vero. Shores •plat; the : proposed -"Garden. Grove PRD plat will
•7 include a right-of-way dedication for 5th -Avenue S.E: to make
it; a -full --street An: agreement :<with.I.the1,Public Works depart-
- ment,�-needs moo: be -executed`: -whereby; an, arrangement is made for .
#pro,4ment' bEi the dxi:stiiig! h&lfTstareet�s:alons the---:site's,._o
:frontage- (±450') i:.,. ,...``
12. Phasing: A total of -five phases is proposed with the first
phase including a park area with many of the proposed re-
creation amenities. Each phase is to be designed to "stand
alone" in regards to providing required improvements and
meeting County standards.
13. Waivers: The following waivers are requested:
Interior Perimeter Normal
Lots (smallest) Lots* RS -6 Lots
Lot Size 4,500 s/f min. (7,200 s/f min.) 7,000 s/f min.
Lot Width 50' min. 60' min. 70' min.
Sideyard 5' min. 5' min. 10' min.
Rearyard 10' min. 20' min. 20' min.
*excludes lots adjacent to Vero Shores.
Other Waivers:
1. The road right-of-way for the non -boulevard internal streets
is to be 401.
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2. A 5' wide pedestrian path system is proposed in lieu of
sidewalks lining both sides of all streets, as is normally
,required by the subdivision ordinance.
3. For the interior corner lots, a 20' setback is to apply to
one of the front yards; a 15' setback will apply to the other
front yard.
4. jFor the interior lots, where rear yards abut common open
(space areas, swimming pools may be located within 5' of rear
',property lines.
Staff has no objection to these waivers..
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve
the PRD special exception use and conceptual plan with the fol-
lowing conditions:
1. that prior to any preliminary PRD plan approval, the
developer work-out an agreement with the Public Works
department providing for upgrading (to County standards) the
site's frontage on 5th Avenue S.E.; and
2. that the normal RS -6 setbacks be applied to all lots fronting
on the 5th Avenue S.E.- right-of-way adjacent to the Vero.
Shores subdivision.
Chairman Scurlock opened the Public Hearing and asked if
anyone wished to be heard in this matter.
John Ehrmantraut, 1934 5th Court, explained that there is a
culvert that runs from 5th Avenue, S.E. underneath 5th Court and
intolthe canal behind his home. There is also a drainage ditch
that abuts the southern end of the property, and he wished to
know 'what they plan to do with that. The canal fills up badly
whey, the culvert empties into the canal.
Commissioner Wheeler recalled that a letter was written to
Public Works sometime ago regarding this culvert, and Public
Works Director Jim Davis explained that he has been in -
communication with the DOT regarding this situation, and the DOT
has
the c
requi
to tt
that
dvised that they have released the minority contractor from
:ontract on this culvert as he has satisfied all the
rements. The contractor is willing to respond in a letter
ie County. Director Davis said he would be glad to share
letter with Mr. Ehrmantraut.
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AUG 2 5JL
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Chairman Scurlock asked if they would be required to make
drainage improvements as part of upgrading that street, or escrow
the money for the improvements, and Director Davis confirmed that
they would.
Chairman Scurlock asked Director Davis to get together with
Mr. Ehrmantraut to update him on the process and what we have
planned there.
There being no others who wished to be heard, the Chairman
closed the Public Hearing.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously accepted
staff's recommendation with the addition of the
drainage improvements.
PUBLIC HEARING - WARREN SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE VARIANCE REQUEST
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:
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,loumal, a dally newspaper published
at VeroBeach In Indian River County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being
a
in the matter otW
In the trurt, was pub•
lashed in said newspaper in the issues of. Quos
4-11
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. e�//�j
Swom to and subscribed for me IN day of A.D. 19 �_
sin Manager)
(Clerk of the Circuit Court, Indian r County, Florida)
(SEAL)
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-NOTICE aF PtI811C NEARING
NoOee of . Moaar9 to eardider a wahw
from Beckon 6(a) of Ina subdMsion Q"Wwfes
(Ord. No. 63-24) for the lodawina subject prop-
descrWed The E s % ol the 1o0owlV dasvibed •.I
From a Poid of EaWadn bob* 615
fest Mat and 60 Met Sart of the no"
seat corner of Tract 10. Leeson 11.
Tow ship 33 South. Rm 30 East. said
Point of Begfnnhq ale eeinp 40 reel
nal of the northeast comet of lot I.
. _ Sun Apes SuOdivdien as recorded in
Plat Book 5. PaP 6a. kndiafNdpt0R�M�1yr
Cmmfy PUbdo Records. on the a
Ertenaion of the Eats Una of sad Lot
armee run south a distance of 10734
teat to a point an the east ma of aatO Lot II
8 behnp 116 Leet north of the wuthmst
cont of said Lot & thence tun west on
■ ms attal b nd +15 teal nal of
to aouparl d aLase and 7 of Sun
Acres Suadiwion a distance of 305.4 ; .
rest thence run nal • distance of .'
105.56 feet to • perm sd Met soul 01 the
north Wro at aaa Tract 10•. thence Mn
east on a pva0el to and 801M wool of . .
said nano tens of Trac 10 a distnroe of
305.06 Met to the Poft of 8agiaung.
LESS AND EXCEPT do wast 120 Mat
The Board ot CountyCoanissionerswl0 cdr►
duel • pul io lrarin0 regarding la V-431 to
onto
12M wast no pu0uethe Creston at behean &I whaccemQ �twrbes
in interest and abaerd shwa have an dpportuRlr
to be heard. wen be had or the Board 01 County
Commnwonas of moon Riser County. Florida in
the Canmisnar Cnambwa of tM County Admm-
ishation &uwwv. W.&W at 1840 2li0n Strssl
VeroBeath. Florka, on Tuesday. August 25.
1887 at 9:05
a.m.
Anyone who may wdn to appeal any decision
W=*
may W made u this mo" Wal new to
■neuro oval a verbabn, retad of the proMewppa
is made rdnleh kehrdaa the /mmronp and era
dere■ wen when IM appeal wA be base.
INDIAN Rnrta =WC
BOARD of eouerr L oNERa• .
BY: -a- con SeretoeM. Jr.
At* 10.C1957nfn- \_
Board reviewed the following memo dated 8/13/87:
TO:The Honorable Members of DATE: August 13, 1987
the Board of County Commissioners
FILE:
DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE:
Ro ert M. Keati g, WP SUBJECT: WARREN SUBDIVISION ORDI-
12th Street
Planning & Development Director NANCE VARIANCE REQUEST
FROM: REFERENCES:
Stan Boling warren s/d
Frontage
Chief, Current Development STAN4
It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal
s/f
consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their
none
regular meeting of August 25, 1987.
DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS:
s/f
The subdivision ordinance (83-24) regulates all land subdivisions,
none
lot splits, and parcel re -combinations and re -configurations. The
C"
applicants, Mr. & Mrs. Charles L. Warren, recently re -configured
s/f
three (3) parcels that they owned within and adjacent to the Sun
185'
Acre subdivision (see attachment #2). These three parcels
D"
cons sted of lots 6 and 7 within the Sun Acres subdivision, and a
s/f
parcel ("Parcel C") which was adjacent to lots 6 and 7 (see
none
attachment #3). On the south half of lots 6 and 7, a residence
E"
was ,onstructed. several years ago. In March of this' -year, the
s/f
Warren's sold -off the.southern portion of all three parcels (Lots
92.5'
6 and 7 and "Parcel C") along with the existing residence. The
F"
:.remaining acreage is proposed' to be divided into two buildable
s/f
--parcels. Thus, the Warren's propose to re -configure the three
-�
original parcels into three new parcels.
re-configurinq the _ parcels,_ ' the applicants began' with three
parcels having frontage on 11th Place (a local residential
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...stre t)_ , and. ended with only .one ..parcel. `with frontage ons 11th
`.'Place 'and two parcels having frontage exclusively.'.* on 12th Street
" (a primary: _co3zlect0r ,.road) .: �, Tie: ,parcel re -configuration•,.; resulted..,.,
-
._7 iri "creating" a situation where parcels are toy be accessed off,
hi
higher classification road (12th Street) , which violates the
=" k zoni g ordinance and subdivision ordinance standards: tPursuant to
"ordinance
«m Y
'`r provisions, " the lot re -configuration is only valid with
t' _
theollowing condition:.
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Ithat all resulting'lots be accessed via either` 11th Place or
an existing permitted 12th Street driveway connection.
The 'applicants are requesting a waiver from the subdivision
ordinance to allow direct access to 12th Street and a new driveway
(culvert) connection to 12th Street to service the new northern
two parcels ("Parcel E" and "Parcel F").
Comparison Table
Zoning: RS -6 Land Use: LD -2
11th Place
12th Street
Parcel
Size
Frontage
Frontage
Old of 6
14,610
s/f
80'
none
Old tot 7
14,640
s/f
80'
none
Old "Parcel
C"
10,700
s/f
13'
185'
Old "Parcel
D"
19,895
s/f
160'
none
Old "Parcel
E"
10,020
s/f
none
92.5'
Old "Parcel
F"
10,035
s/f
none
92.5'
69 `466'
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•ALTERNATIVES & ANALYSIS:
Applicable Regulations
Section 6(a) of the subdivision ordinance regulates lot splits and
recombinations and, among other things, requires that resulting
lots:
a. meet the lot size and dimension standards for the applicable
zoning district;
b. (if lying in a platted subdivision) be at least as large as
the smallest lot in the subdivision; and
c. conform to applicable zoning and subdivision ordinance
standards.
The proposed re -configuration meets the first two criteria.
However, the re -configuration with direct access to 12th Street
does not meet the third criteria and does not conform to the
following two regulations:
1. Section 10 (g) (3) c of the subdivision ordinance, which states
that:
"Access restrictions on single-family lots. On single-
family lots having frontage on more than one roadway,
access shall be restricted to the roadway with the lower
functional classification."
2. Section 25(t) of the zoning ordinance, which states that:
"Access to any lot in a subdivision from an arterial or -
primary or secondary collector street _is prohibited and
limited access easements shall be provided -along- such
streets. Subdivisions will be designed to provide
access to lots by use of local streets."
A re -configuration that results in lots -directly accessing 12th
Street with a -new driveway connection violates the two regulations
_cited above, .and can ,only be approved by the -granting of a
variance from the subdivision ordinance by the Board of County
Commissibners. _
Variance Request.�• ,
Pursuant to•section 11(b) of the subdivision'ordinance, the Board"
shall not approve a variance unless it finds all of the following:
111. The particular physical conditions, shape or topography of
the specific property involved would cause an undue hardship
to the applicant if the strict letter of the ordinance is
carried out;
--� 2. The granting of the waiver will not cause injury to adjacent
property or any natural resource;
3. The conditions upon which a request for waiver are based are
unique to the property for which the waiver is sought and are
not generally ..applicable to other property in the adjacent
areas and do not result from actions of the applicant; and
4. The waiver is consistent with the intent and purpose of the
Indian River County Zoning Ordinance, the Indian River County
Comprehensive Land Use Plan, and this ordinance."
In.staff's opinion, two of the four criteria are not satisfied.
1. (criteria #2) Action of the applicant and general
applicability. The applicant has created the hardship by
selling -off all frontage along 11th Place without retaining
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an ingress/egress easement to the two newly configured
northernmost lots ("Parcel E" and "Parcel F"). No County_
requirement or action, or known private entity other than the
applicant has caused the existing situation. Also, granting
of the variance could ultimately allow similar situations in
the County to be approved, whereby frontage on local roads
could be sold -off to "force" access on major roadways. Such
a situation would hinder the County's effort to limit and
control access.
2. (criteria #4) Consistency with intent of Comprehensive Plan
and ordinances. The intent of the Comprehensive Plan and
subdivision and zoning ordinances is to preserve -the
integrity of the designated collector roadways, which
includes 12th Street. As a primary collector road,it is the
intent of the Plan and the requirements of the ordinances to
limit access (connections) to 12th Street. Limitations on
access are major considerations in all of the County's
development regulations, and are needed for traffic safety
and to help achieve the capacity and desired level of service
of all roadways.
In sary, the applicants, through their agents, have proceeded
with eveloping their property (including the parcel re -configur-
ation) based upon direct 12th Street access to the new "Parcel E"
and 'Parcel V. However, the subdivision regulations governing
such e -configuration do not allow for direct 12th Street access.
Furthermore, it is staff's opinion that a -subdivision variance is
not warranted because the situation has been created by the
applicants or their agent(s), because of the potential to set a
precedent applicable to other properties, and because the intent
of the Comprehensive -Plan and County regulations is to limit
access to 12th Street and prohibit direct access for "newly
created" -lots .
The applicant's alternative to a variance is to seek an ingress/
egres easement from adjacent property owners for access to either
11th !Place or to .12th' Street utilizing an existing permitted
driv-elculvert ;connection. I
RECOMMENDATION: i=iaa�a_} G :r,:�, �•: t,} is i,, . ':...'...._
Staffy,irecommends that the Board of County Commissioners deny the ..
variance request.
Stan Boling, Chief of Current Development, referring to the
above',graphic of the parcel reconfiguration, explained that staff
is recommending denial of the variance request because the intent
of the ordinance is clear, and that is to minimize the number of
access points onto 12th Street since it is a primary collector
roadway. Staff's condition for approval of the lot split is that
access or easement be obtained from 11th Place.
Chairman Scurlock believed there was a uniqueness here
because the applicant did hire a consultant to help them with
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this project and also since this process started back in August,
1983, which is just about when our transition and our new
ordinance took place. The adjacent piece of property does have
access onto 12th Street, and he believed the hardship there was
not really self-created. While he fully respected staff's
feelings, he felt that we should give some consideration to this
matter.
Commissioner Bird felt that while the hardship may have been
self-created, it was not intentional..
Chairman Scurlock opened the Public Hearing, and asked if
anyone wished to be heard in this matter.
Attorney Samuel Block, representing the Warren's, gave a
brief history of the subject property, explaining that the Warren
family has owned and lived on the property fronting on lith Place
since 1964. They sold the property once in 1977 or 1978, but had
to take the property back because easements cannot be obtained on
either side of it. Their family grew up and they went to some
professionals and got this configuration in 1983. In 1984 they
sold the back part of the property and they were planning to put
a culvert up there, build on one site and leave the other lot
there. Attorney Block emphasized that they followed normal
procedures and got a permit from the Indian River Farms Drainage
District before finding out that they couldn't access 12th
Street. They did not do this intentionally. They did make it so
that they don't have access to 11th Place, but they didn't do it
on purpose. They just cannot build on that piece of property.
What we are talking about is two lots with one culvert with one
turn -around drive, and all his clients are asking is to be
allowed to build a culvert and put their driveway on 12th Street
so that they can build a home there. Attorney Block entered into
the record a statement signed by 15 of the Warrens' neighbors
saying that they have no objection to a culvert being constructed
on 12th Street. (Statement is on file in the Office of the Clerk
to -the Board.)
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(Commissioner Eggert understood that the access right-of-way
to this property was sold, and Attorney Block stated that was not
really correct. He admitted it is rather confusing, and pointed
out the improvements on that property run 10 feet to the left and
there is no way they could get an easement there. All of that
property is improved and has been since 1964. It is not as if
they !,are trying to do it again and make more profit. They h e
lived in that house for more than 20 years.
There being no others who wished to be heard, the Chairman
closeld the Public Hearing. -
MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Wheeler, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, that the Board grant a variance to
the Subdivision Ordinance (Ord. 83-24) to allow access
onto 12th Street, with the condition that one driveway
will serve both lots.
Director Keating recommended that the Board formalize the
process by requiring a limited access easement for the northern
boundary on each of those lots where they abut the canal south of
12thiStreet. That requirement will give notice to any future
residents that there will be no other curb cuts there and that
the driveway will be used by two residences; the requirement
should also specify maintenance responsibilities.
Commissioners Wheeler and Bird agreed to add the above
conditions to their Motion.
THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. The amended
Motion was voted on and carried unanimously.
Director Keating advised that Indian River Farm Drainage
Dist ict has agreed not to issue culvert permits on canals such
as this before checking with County Engineering regarding the
righ -of-way.
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ACCESS ROADS TO OSLO PARK AND VERO BEACH HIGHLANDS
Mrhe Honorable Members of the DATE. -August 13, 1987 FILE:
Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH:
Charles P. Balczun,
County Administrator
James W. Davis, P.E. ,
Public Works Directo
FRqMhael L. Orr,
Traffic Engineer
DESCRIPTION OF CONDITIONS
SUBJECT: Access Roads to Oslo Park
Park and Vero Beach Highlands
REFERENCES:
Efforts to improve access into the subject subdivisions have been
on-going for the past five years
Right-of-way has been obtained from developers for the extension of
20th Avenue from Oslo Road south to SW 13th Street. Construction of
this road is scheduled in the Capital "Road —Improvement 'Program for
1987.
'"';The Vero Beach Highlands currently has- only one access point to
=roadways outside the subdivision. A second access point is desirable
for both emergency services and travel distance needs. 17th Street SW
is scheduled to be improved as a second access road in the Capital Road
Improvement Program during 1988-89.
AttEANATIVES •ANDANALYSIS
1. a)
Extend 20th Avenue from Oslo Road to SW 13th
Street and pave
20th Avenue from SW 13th Street to SW 17th Lane. This road =_
will serve as the main collector road into the
subdivision_.
• b)
Abandon right-of-way.,`obtained for 20th Avenue between Os.lo.
'Road and 13th Street SW. Maintain existing
roadway access
into the subdivision._.;
. 2. Vero Beach Highlands Subdivision:
a)
Extend 17th Lane SW from 20th Avenue to 27th
Avenue to serve
as a -second access into the subdivision. An offer for -the
right-of-way has been made for $45,000,
which can be
_
negotiated.
b) Consider another access road such as the extension of 6th
Avenue SW south from Oslo Road or 25th Street SW east from
27th Avenue.
c) Maintain existing access into the subdivision.
RECOMMENDATION AND FUNDING
Alternatives #la and #2a are recommended to improve access into the
subject subdivison. In addition, the following supplemental
recommendations are offered to consolidate access, eliminate existing
sight -distance obstructions and plan for a future roadway system:
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20th Avenue Extension:
11. Construct a new road from Oslo Road to SW 13th Street;
21'. Pave the existing road from SW 13th Street to SW 17th
Street;
31. Culvert the 17th Street SW Canal and connect 20th Avenue
to 17th Lane SW; ,
4. Connect SW 10th Street and SW 11th Street from 19th
A SW to 20th Ave nue
The Transportation Planning Committee recommended approval of
this project during their regular meeting on August 12, 1987
Public Works Director Jim Davis explained that there has
been some discussion on additional access to Vero Highlands for
quite some time, and originally the proposal was for 27th Avenue
to serve as the primary collector road for the northisouth Vero-
-Highlands area. On looking deeper into that situation, staff
felt that another appropriate route to connect the Highlands
would be along 17th Street, S.W. to 27th AVenue. However, there
were some homes built very close to the 30 -ft. county
righ-of-way, and staff did not feel that a major roadway could
be a commodated on that right-of-way. Staff then began
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5. Remove the -culvert crossing of 19th Avenue_ SW
south of Oslo Road to eliminate this intersection' and "
improve traffic operations at the new Oslo, Road/20th <
Avenue intersection... 1 _
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Sign4t1ize' the 'intersection' `of Oslo Road and 20th ^Avenue
and ' construct left -turn lanes. _
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17th.Lane Extension:
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Construct a. new two-lane road from 27th Avenue to 20th
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Avenue',
Redesign 17th Lane SW and .17th Street SW as one-way pairs
in the future. 17th Lane SW would be one-way eastbound
and 17 Street SW one-way westbound.
Iunds are budgeted in the Capital Road Improvement Program 'as
P
follows :
20th Avenue Extension $200,000
17th Lane Extension
Engineering $ 30,000
Right -of -Way $200,000
Construction $150,000
The Transportation Planning Committee recommended approval of
this project during their regular meeting on August 12, 1987
Public Works Director Jim Davis explained that there has
been some discussion on additional access to Vero Highlands for
quite some time, and originally the proposal was for 27th Avenue
to serve as the primary collector road for the northisouth Vero-
-Highlands area. On looking deeper into that situation, staff
felt that another appropriate route to connect the Highlands
would be along 17th Street, S.W. to 27th AVenue. However, there
were some homes built very close to the 30 -ft. county
righ-of-way, and staff did not feel that a major roadway could
be a commodated on that right-of-way. Staff then began
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communicating with a property owner to the west of the°Highlands
who owns a large pasture, and it took about 1-1/2 years to get
her to agree to sell the County a right-of-way to the south of
17th St. S.W. canal. We have an appraisal on her property of
$38,000, but she has agreed to sell the right-of-way for $45,000.
There is also an interest by County staff and the Transportation
Planning Committee to extend 20th Avenue into the Highlands as a
north/south collector road, as shown on our Thoroughfare Plan.
Director Davis pointed out that another possible connector
to the Highlands is 6th Avenue, S.W., but staff and the TPC are
not recommending that connection at this time due to the lack of
right-of-way north of 17th Street, S.W., which is undeveloped
pasture land. There is a dirt road along the Lateral J. Canal in
that area. Actually, since we had donation of all the r/w on
20th Avenue, staff took the path of least resistance in
right-of-way acquisition. Due to the increased activity in the
area with two new schools, the fire station, and the south
regional part, staff feels that we need both the 20th Avenue
extension and the 17th Street connection to 27th Avenue.
Chairman Scurlock asked how the extension of 20th Avenue
would be paid for if it is approved, and Director Davis advised
that we currently have $150,000 in impact fees. One of the
reasons the project has been lingering is that we did not have a
_ revenue source to pay for it.
Chairman Scurlock asked if the $150,000 was enough to pay
for the right-of-way acquisition and construction for both 17th
_ Street and 20th Avenue.
Director Davis felt that $150,000 would not be enough, and
that we would have to phase it in as the impact fees came in. He
hoped we could begin work on both of the accesses and that monies
would be available by the time we are ready to begin actual
construction. He noted that District 6 is generating substantial
transportation impact fees.
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Commissioner Bird asked about the design proposed for the
20th Avenue extension, and Director Davis advised that it would
be a�2-lane, 24 -foot wide paved road with grass swales on both
sides. Signalization would be at Oslo Road and 20th Avenue.
The road would be comparable with the existing situation there,
and we would maintain the existing alignment. We are not going
to encourage a high speed limit on that road, and are looking at
stop control at 14th Street, S.W. It is not to be an
uncontrolled straight shot from Oslo Road.
Commissioner Bird knew that was a concern of the residents,
and Director Davis said that they would try to maintain a lower
spee level than most collector roads.
Commissioner Bird asked if it was possible to incorporate
intoll,the design of the plan a nice, safe bike path connecting to
schools in that area and the new park.
Director Davis said that could be done very easily between
Oslo!Road and 13th Street S.W. where we have 80-90 feet of
right; -of -way, but once we get into Oslo Park Subdivision, we
could only accommodate a sidewalk because there is only 70 feet
of riight-of-way there.
(Commissioner Bird felt we really would be remiss if we did
not go ahead and incorporate the bike paths into the design to
serve the large number of children in those subdivisions.
Stephen Lau, 1695 20th Ave., S.W., stated that he represents
a majority of the residents in the southern half of Oslo Park
Subdivision who strongly oppose the extension of 20th Avenue as
another access into the Vero Beach Highlands. He presented the
following petition signed by 87 residents in Oslo Park:
AUG 2 5 boob: p��,�
We the undersigned residents of 20th Ave. SW, Oslo Park, wish to --
express our opposition to the proposal to extend 20th Ave. SW to the
Vero Beach Highlands. We are gravely concerned that this connection
would pose a serious safety hazard, negatively effect our present
lifestyles and diminish the general quality of life. This extension
was obviously not on the county traffic plans when Oslo Park was
platted. We do not feel that routing traffic from a large subdivision
through another subdivision, with small lots, single family houses
buil+ close to the road, and many small children is the answer to the
Highlands traffic problems. While we realize the need for additional,
access to the Highlands, we believe there are alternatives, such as
the extension of 17 'fie SW to 27th Ave., that solve these problems
without an undue burden to the homeowners of another subdivision. We
wish to remind the Commission's recent decision to place a 4 -way stop
on the road immediately east of 20th Ave. SW (19th Ave. SW) in Oslo
Park specifically for slowing traffic (all internal) for the safety
of the children living along that road. We have been informed by Ila*
Orr, County Traffic Engineer, that this extension (by his estimate)
would increase the traffic on this section of roadway (presently
limited primarily to the residents of 20th Ave. SW.) by approximately
2000 cars per day at peak season. As previously stated, we believe
that this tremendous increase in vehicular use will adversely effect
the safety and well being of the residents of Oslo Park.
Name Address
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Phone #
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BALANCE OF SIGNATURES ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO
THE BOARD
Mr. Lau concluded by stating that they do not feel that it
is fair to solve one subdivision's problems by going through
another smaller subdivision.
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Commissioner Bird asked which access would be built first,
17th ,Street or 20th Avenue, and Director Davis noted that we
don't have the right-of-way along 17th Lane at this time. The
intent was to build the extension of 20th Avenue, and then as new
impact fee revenue increases, we could acquire the right-of-way
for 17th Lane. Director Davis noted that the 20th Avenue
extension was approved by the Board many years ago, and it has
beenllon our capital improvements program.
!Commissioner Eggert asked if the residents would have any
objection to paving the 20th Avenue extension if it didn't
conno;ct to the Highlands, and Mr. Lau said he could not speak for
everyone, but he would have no objection if there could be some
assuriance that a future Board would not authorize a connection in
the Vears ahead.
irman Scurlock felt the whole purpose of paving 20th
Avenu4e is to pave it all the way through to the Highlands, and
Commilssioner Eggert emphasized that it has been on the
Thoroughfare Plan since 1981.
Commissioner Bird stated that if 20th Avenue was not to be
extended into the Highlands, he would like to see at least a
pede trian crossing over that canal to allow the children to ride
their; bikes to the schools to the north.
Commissioner Bird asked about the possibility of General
Devef'opment Corporation participating in the paving of these
road as he felt that past Commissions were pretty remiss in
letting GDC have a free ride in regard to providing access to
that area. -
Commissioner Scurlock felt the only leverage we had with
themlfor providing another access was when they proposed to build
a multi -family section in the core of the Highlands. That
project has been delayed, perhaps even canceled, and the County
has
of received any impact fees.
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Judy Turner, 405 20th Avenue, pointed out that the
Thoroughfare Plan does not show the extension of 20th Avenue past
17th St., S.W.
Director Davis explained that different versions of the
plans are in circulation, but it showed on his copy of the plan.
After he and Mrs. Turner conferred on the differences in their
maps, Director Davis confirmed that the intent always has been to
connect it up there.
Commissioner Eggert remembered that we had a bunch of
mislabelled maps back in the early 1980s which confused 17th
Street with 17th Place, but Mrs. Turner emphasized that she got
her map just last year when they were requesting a special
exception for a child care center on 20th Avenue and 12th Street.
At that time they were told that there was too much traffic on
20th Avenue and there would be lights installed at 4th and 8th
Streets. Mrs. Turner said that if they already have that much
traffic on 20th Avenue, then she agrees that these people do not
need this additional traffic through their neighborhood and that
we need to look for another alternative. This statement was
received much applause.
Commissioner Bird felt that the problem with the child care
center was that it was located so close to the intersection.
Local builder, Clifford Reuter of 2015 9th St., S.W.,
recalled that back in 1983 they received a letter from Jim Davis
about the need for donating right-of-way on 20th Avenue, and he
and his partner ended up donating a mile of right-of-way for the
project with -the idea that it was going to be a connector down to
the Highlands. The right-of-way was deeded in 1985, and
everything was on-going, until recently when Mr. Davis advised
that there was opposition to the extension. Mr. Reuter felt they
have done their share of what it takes to get the road through,
and hoped that the County would follow up on the connection to
the Highlands.
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Director Davis advised that the 20th Avenue corridor is
operating at Traffic Level A, and believed the signalization
improvements at 8th and 12th Streets will help a great deal.
Ann Lau, 1695 20th Avenue, S.W., stressed that she and her
husband built in Oslo Park because it is a neighborhood of small
lots suitable for starter homes. They are concerned about the
safety of the children and the character of the neighborhood.
(Virginia Bridwell, 125 20th Ave., S.W., felt it was funny to
think that the traffic can be controlled on 20th Avenue, because _
right now they are calling the police all the time regarding the
speeders, and hated to see it get worse. She agreed that it is a
quick and easy way to go with 20th Avenue because of the donated
righti-of-way, but felt that very serious consideration should be
given to the other alternatives mentioned today. Mrs. Bridwell
said that their taxes keep going up, but they get no
consideration for services. She has complained to the Code
Enforcement Board on numerous occasions and has a list of dates
and names of people she has talked with, but apparently they
don't want to be bothered to go out there to check it out.
Virgil Vanetta, 306 20th Avenue, inquired about current
traffic counts on 20th Avenue from Oslo Road to 12th Street, and
Director Davis advised that the count is about 4000-5000 vehicles
per day, but the capacity of the road is 10,000-12,000 vehicles.
Ther is all that undeveloped property north of Oslo Road, which
is owned by Mr. Ansin that will be developed at sometime in the
future, and the School Board is considering a new school site
there. He emphasized that the 20th Avenue is a very important
corridor in this county, and believed it would be a serious
mistake to take it out of the Thoroughfare Plan and not extend it
further south.
Mr. Vanetta disputed the 4000 traffic count on 20th Avenue,
and Director Davis said he would be glad to show him the charts
after the meeting.
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Raymond Gilman, 955 20th Avenue, stated that he built his
home there 12 years ago when it was a nice quiet street, but
today it is like a raceway and it seems like there is always an
ambulance or police car responding to an accident at the inter-
section of 20th Avenue and 8th Street. The speed limit on 8th
and 12th Streets is 30 mph, but he believed most of the traffic
is in excess of 45 mph. Mr. Gilman believed that the Sheriff
just cannot cope with the speeding problem there, and urged the
Board to instruct staff to do a broader study of the alternatives
to the extension of 20th Avenue.
A woman from the audience asked if it would be economical to
expand Old Dixie Highway rather than extending 20th Avenue, and
Director Davis said that it would be very costly to because the
County has no right-of-way along the edge of the road. The woman
then suggested 27th Avenue, but Director Davis emphasized that
27th Avenue is primarily single-family residential and
acquisition of right-of-way would be very costly.
Roger Schmidt, 137 20th Avenue, felt there is enough traffic
on 20th Avenue right now, and stressed that in order to turn into
his driveway, he has to put on his turn signals an entire block
ahead. He felt the traffic speeds are unbelievable.
Jeanne Perroy, resident in Oslo Park, confirmed that most of
the residents in their subdivision are opposed to the extension
of 20th Avenue. Having lived in the Highlands at one time, she
realized that another access is important, but felt that 27th
Avenue would be a better alternative.
Chairman Scurlock and Commissioner Wheeler preferred to see
the additional access from 27th Avenue via 17th Lane and pave
20th Avenue up to the canal.
Bill Koolage, 815 26th Avenue, pointed out that an
additional access to the Highlands has been discussed in these
Chambers many times over the years, and encouraged the Board to
open up the Highlands through the west.
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There being no others who wished to be heard, the Chairman
closed the Public Hearing.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously authorized
the additional access to Vero Beach Highlands through
17th Lane from 27th Avenue with the condition that a
pedestrian bridge be constructed over the Lateral J
Canal at 20th Avenue.
PUBLIC HEARING - INDIAN RIVER COUNTY WASTEWATER MASTER PLAN
The hour of 9:05 o'clock A.M. having passed, the Deputy
Clerk read the following Notice with Proof of Publication, to
wit:
VERO BEACH PRESS -JOURNAL
Published Daily
Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida
` * ► COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER: STATE OF FLORIDA JJSchumann, Jr.who on oath CE
A ;" rl Nin (J/
NOtke b hreby given that Me 9oard""e"'N
Before the undersigned authority personally appeared J. J. cumann, r. wy . ac01pmH ami Tiny v
¢ 4.says that he is Business Manager of the Vero Beach Press -Journal, a daily newspaper published ?.1987 at 9:05 a.m„ in ms CZ=. Chem
at Vero Beach in Indian River County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being 25th °fit v ovBeeaach°Fl rm: toa� am
�` Indian River County wastewater Master Man
that hes been prepared by the County's consult -
a r rd Pleur oum9ine resseralttterne� tee.aster
ere
' recommended Man. Oro Melia inuy design and
In the matter of � da�ovt9 � County's 2 w At�
8ro report are available IN review at the Indian,
County gumbeshour Department omce dorm.
normal working hours etre o at e. 1987. A9 tic
—.—led ante paths are invited hi amend the Public
Headng, and as pe ty to wishing ll speak wig be
given to opport he coronation. ro do ao following a tl tnf
in the Court, was pub• presentation nt acremIndiFora County
t-�
formation. contact the Iridian exr mouthy or
Wit -
ilea rim J.nant a 567 -Cam a reser n 46oMc ee
/r_ �i a� ,� _ Mr. bran J. 301. as Camp Dressy a McKee
Iished in said newspaper In the Issues of rr2c+ � �`a _t G Inc..Datedthel 13th.
Dated the 6 day of Joy. 11961.
COUNTY
�y7 INDIAN OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
`7�' DON C. RIVER COUNTY
DON O. SCURIOCK, J0.
CHAIRMAN
Affiant further says that the said Vero Beach Press•Journal is a newspaper published at July 6.28. Aug /, 11.1967
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 !:as 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. �7
Swom to and subscribed before a thi day of �c� A.D. 19
siness Manager
(Clerk of the Circuit Court, fbdian River County, Florida)
(SEAL)
Jeff Barton, Assistant Utilities Director, advised that
therehashas been some additional input in this area since the Board
reviewed the County Wastewater Master Plan some months ago, and
introduced Donald Munksgaard, Vice President of Camp, Dresser &
McKee, Inc..
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Mr. Munksgaard advised that he would be assisted by Brian
Graham, their engineer in the Vero Beach office, in discussing
some of the recommendations contained in the Master Plan and the
requirements for pursuing Federal funding for a sludge/septage
disposal system. Messrs. Munksgaard and Graham gave a general
overview of the scope of the Master Plan, followed by a slidefilm
_,presentation. Inserted below are copies of several of the
slides. The first slide shows the location of some 70-75
existing treatment facilities in the county. CDM has identified
two new systems, the West Central system and the North system,
and divided the area into 6 systems: West, West Central, North,
South, City of Vero Beach, and Central.
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
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PLANT CAPACm
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188
1998 2808
TEAR
PROPOSED SCHEDULE
YEAR
ACTION REQUIRED
1987
START SEQUENCE TO EXPAND
PLANT CAPACm J
WWTP FROM 1.OTO 2.8 MGD
1$90
PLANT ON LME AT 2.8 MGD
1997
START SEQUENCE FOR 0.4 MGD
a
2.0-
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EXPANSION
2000
PLANT ON LINE AT 3.2 MGD
AT 070
YEAR
ACTION REQUIRED
CENTRAL SUBREGIONAL WWTP
START SEQUENCE TO EXPAND
1.0
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PLANT CAPACm J
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1997
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1288 1095 2005
YEAR
PROPOSED SCHEDULE
YEAR ACTION REQUIRED
1990 START SEQUENCE TO EXPAND
WWTP FROM 1.0 TO 2.8 MGD
1993 PLANT ON LME AT 2.8 MGD
2000 START SEQUENCE FOR
0.4 MGD EXPANSION
2003 PLANT ON LINE AT 3.2 MGD
7I: PLANT EXPANSION S8oU6NCE IN PROGRESS
CDM
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PROPOSED SCHEDULE
YEAR ACTION REQUIRED
1990 START SEQUENCE TO EXPAND
WWTP FROM 1.0 TO 2.0 MGD
1993 PLANT ON LINE AT 2.0 MGD
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71C PLANT E[PAMMU SEOUENCE IN PROGRESS
SOUTH SUBREGIONAL WWTP
PLANT CAPACm
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2.0
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/oe5 199E 20
TEAR
PROPOSED SCHEDULE
YEAR
ACTION REQUIRED
1987
START SEQUENCE TO EXPAND
WWTP FROM 0.85 TO 3.90 MGD
1880
PLANT ON LME AT 3.90 MGD
1997
START SEQUENCE FOR
0.5 MGD EXPANSION
2000
PLANT ON LINE AT 4.40 MGD
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Vera Beech
CITY OF VERO BEACH WWTP
PLANT CAPAWiT
ISS 1998 2008
YEAR
PROPOSED SCHEDULE
YEAR ACTION REQUIRED
NO ACTION REQUIRED
-CDM-
L
SUBREGION YEAR
1485 1990 1995 ' 2000 2006
NORTH LIQUID TREATMENT & 1.0 0.5
EFFLUENT DISPOSAL
CENTRAL LIQUID TREATMENT &
EFFLUENT DISPOSAL
12.6 1.5
CENTRAL SLUDGE &
SEPTAGE TREATMENT
VERO BEACH LIQUID TREATMENT & NOT REQUIRED
EFFLUENT DISPOSAL
WEST LIQUID TREATMENT ® 1.8 ® 0.4
EFFLUENT DISPOSAL ® 2.5 ® 0.4
SOUTH LIQUID TREATMENT & 3.05 0.4
EFFLUENT DISPOSAL
NOTE; LIOUIO TREATMENT AND EFFLUENT DISPOSAL EXPANSIONS ARE EXPRESSED IN gd
SLUDGE AND SEPTAOE EXPANSIONS ARE EXPRESSED W 1000 I4✓d9F
FIGURE 10-5
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
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,AUG 2 5 1987 0
SEPTAGE AND SLUDGE
TREATMENT FACILITY
a 900K
TtoDa
3005
YEAR
PROPOSED SCHEDULE
YEAR
ACTION
1987
OUFN
FACILITY ILD 12.00 /day
START
SLUDGE MANAGEMENT
1990
PLANT ON ON LINE AT 12.800 Ib/day
1995
START SEQUENCE FOR 1.500 Ib/day
EXPANSION
1998
PLANT ON LINE AT 14.100 Ib/day
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POLYMER SRAVITY ANAEROBIC POLYMER OUT PRESS LANDFILL
CONDITIONING BELT THICKENING DIGESTION OONDRIONINO DEWATERING DISPOSAL
FIGURE 10-4
RECOMMENDED SEPTAGE AND SLUDGE MANAGEMENT FLOW SCHEME
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
I (SRR BTRE��AND ACTIVATED CONVENTIONAL
M CLARIFICATION
CNLORWA710N RI88
F0.TMTION CHLORINATION H
NAMES
FIGURE 10-3
RECOMENDED LIQUID TREATMENT AND EFFLUENT DISPOSAL FLOW SCHEME
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
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Mr. Munksgaard stated that CDM is recommending that the
County continue a sub -regional approach (Alternative #3), by
expanding the system into 5 sub -regional systems and one
centralized sludge system. They are recommending a centralized
facility where both septage and sludge would be treated. The
septage and grease components would first come into a receiving
facility where pre-treatment would be performed, such as
screening, dirt removal, and flow equalization. With regard to
waste sludge, there would be individual thickening at all of the
sub -regional facilities in order to minimize the hauling costs to
the entralized facility.
As part of the requirements for pursuing Federal grant
funding, Mr. Munksgaard advised that it is necessary to give as
part of today's public hearing some average costs for homeowners
who might be participating in the sludge/septage program. The
monthly charges shown below reflect the costs per month with and
without grant funding.
e
MONTHLY CHARGE
WITHOUT WITH
CUSTOMER TYPE GRANT FUNDING GRANT FUNDING -
SEPTIC TANK $ 1.69 $ 1.37
GREASE TRAP 29.43 24.36
SEWERED HOME 3.38 2.79
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Mr. Munksgaard explained that the monthly charge approach
was taken because CDM assumed the County would be floating a
typical water and sewer revenue bond for a 20 -year period, which
would be paid off over an annual basis, and would be recovered
through monthly charges to the customers. The program that would
be necessary for the sludge and septage centralized facility
..would cost approximately $5.2 -million, assuming there is a 10%
interest rate on bonding and a 25% coverage. He believed the
County could do better than that, but they have taken some worst
case assumptions in order to get a maximum -type assessment to the
customers.
With regard to the grant funding process, Mr. Munksgaard
noted that there is a 55% grant program for fiscal year 1988.
However, at present, Indian River County is being shown on the
planning portion of the list, and CDM is trying to get this
county elevated into the fundable portion. The 55% is not the
total project; the grant program only pays for money to reimburse
counties for the implementation of improvements to help existing
needs. CDM has calculated the county's existing needs at
somewhere around 40-50%; therefore, the part of the treatment
plant that is needed for future growth is not eligible for
funding. Mr. Munksgaard anticipated that the County could end up
with a grant of possibly $1.2 -million.
Chairman Scurlock opened the Public Hearing and asked if
anyone wished to be heard in this matter.
Attorney William Collins, 601 21st Street, complimented CDM
on their concise presentation, but questioned the City of Vero
Beach being allowed to continue the dumping of discharge into the
Indian River.
Chairman Scurlock pointed out that the City of Vero Beach
has indicated that they are not going to stop putting their
effluent into the river, at least at this point in time. There
is nothing the County Commission can do about that, as it is the
City' -s plan.
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Mr. Munksgaard noted that recent legislation included in the
Swimct will have an impact on discharging effluent into the
India, River lagoon. He stressed that none of the County's
plantIs will be discharging into the river.
Chairman Scurlock expressed an interest in how much it would
cost the City to stop dumping discharge into the river, because
at some point in time, he felt the County may want to consider
cooperating in the building of a new facility with a more
appropriate process.
Tim Hawkulie, representing the engineering firm of Die,
Nettl''s anrecourt with respect to their client, Bent Pines
Utilities, questioned whether CDM had taken the Master Plan
through the County's Technical Review Committee, and Mr.
Munksgaard said that this report is merely a draft of the
document. Based on the results and input of today's discussion
with the public and the County Commission, CDM will take it to
the County staff and Technical Review Committee before preparing
a final document.
Mr. Hawkulie asked if the Master Plan provides for franchise
area (',expansions of existing private utilities and new private
utilllties. Were they included in any of the alternatives?
Mr. Munksgaard explained that the individual issue of
whether or not there would be pockets of franchised water and
sewer systems within the sub -regional systems was not addressed
on an individual, line by line basis. The Master Plan only
projects, on sound engineering principles, what infrastructure
systems should be built if the entire regional or sub -regional -
systems were to be constructed. Of course, if the individual
franchised areas were to continue to remain in service, those
numbers would drop.
r. Hawkulie questioned if the Master Plan was technically
complete when it was advertised for the Public Hearing. He
explained that they had obtained a copy, but some numbers seem to
be missing.
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Mr. Munksgaard answered that it was complete, and had been
sent to the County Utilities Dept. for public review.
Mr. Hawkulie understood that when representatives of Die,
Nettles, and Precourt met with CDM on August 5th regarding the
Master Plan, they were told that the document was not technically
complete and that CDM was not willing to distribute the document
_for review until it was complete. Mr. Hawkulie noted that this
document was promised to be made available as soon as it was
complete, but as of Monday noon, August 24th, it was not
released. Die, Nettles believe that the public has not had the
opportunity to review the plan with sufficient time to prepare
responses to it.
Mr. Munksgaard advised that a copy of the document was sent
out Federal Express to Die, Nettles last Friday, August 21st.
Mr. Hawkulie asked whether the comparative cost
effectiveness of having private franchises versus sub -regional
systems had been analyzed.
Mr. Munksgaard repeated that the Master Plan does not
address the individual, small pockets of franchised sewer area.
Chairman Scurlock emphasized that the County is presently
receiving requests for new franchises, which are, in fact, being
issued, as there are areas where it is just not economically
feasible to service. He continued to stress that the County's
plan has never been to mass sewer the entire county at one time.
Mr. Hawkulie asked if the sub -regional plan was considered
at the recommendation of the County Commission. How was that
decided upon?.
Chairman Scurlock felt the answer was "no" if he understood
that Mr. Hawkulie's question was asking if the plan contemplates
the west regional plant servicing the entire west region.
Mr. Hawkulie asked about the process selection for the
activated sludge, and Mr. Munksgaard stated that the process was
flood flow, complete mix.
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r. Hawkulie asked Mr. Munksgaard what process he considered
to be',the most susceptible to upset, and Mr. Munksgaard answered
that different reliability factors were put on the various
processes; however, the reliability factor was one of six factors
considered.
Mr. Hawkulie asked if CDM had looked at the impact of the
effluent disposal option on potable water supplies in the county,
and Mr. Munksgaard explained that with respect to individual
reuse alternatives, separate documents have been prepared for the
County dealing with reuse feasibility studies associated with the
West,,the old North, and the new Central regions. Those
individual studies make recommendations associated with different
pieces of land use that could be utilized for reuse. He
emphasized that it was a separate study and not part of this
Master Plan.
r. Hawkulie asked if CDM is aware that many old sand mines
are in the proposed western water irrigation area, and Mr.
Munksgaard answered that they are aware that there are sand mines
all up and down the sand ridge in the central system, if that is
what Mr. Hawkulie is referring to.
,Mr. Hawkulie wanted it placed on the record that having
these sand mines means that the lower permeability soils have
beeniremoved from that area, and therefore, the irrigation area
is di',rectly connecting to the shallow, fresh water lens, which
they ',believe is the only water source for most of the county.
(Chairman Scurlock advised that the County's plan is not
based on using the shallow aquifer. Our Master Plan shows that
we will continue to use reverse osmosis. However, if Mr.
lie is referring to potable water supplies for independent,
indi4idual homes, or those from franchised utilities, that may be
correct.
Mr. Hawkulie thanked the Board for the opportunity of being
heard today.
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George McCullers, owner of Reliable Septic Tank Services,
announced that as of October 1, 1987, he hopes to have a lime
stabilization facility available. He felt the County might want
to use it during the interval of building their own
sludge/septage facilities.
Chairman Scurlock felt that might be a good idea, but
_stressed that the County needs to move ahead with long range
plans.
There being no others who wished to be heard, the Chairman
closed the Public Hearing.
Chairman Scurlock congratulated Mr. Munksgaard on CDM's
excellent presentation this morning.
APPRAISAL OF PROPOSED SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL PARK PROPERTY - OSLO
ROAD AT 20TH AVENUE
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 8/18/87:
TO: The Honorable Members of the DATE: August 18, 1987 FILE:
Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH:
Charles Balczun,
County Administrator SUBJECT:
Appraisal of Proposed South
County Regional Park Property
- Oslo Road at 20th Avenue
FROM REFERENCES: W. Davis, P.E.EFERENCES: Juliana Young and Peter
.
Public Works Directo Armfield to Donald Finney
dated 7-14-82
DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS --
AYmfield Wagner Appraisal and Research, Inc., has completed an appraisal of
the 76.93± acre parcel of the northeast corner of Oslo Road and 20th
Avenue. The appraised value was established at $1,365,000 (approx.
$17,743.40 per acre).
The appraisal of the Nprth Tracking Station property is currently being
conducted and should be complete by Sept. 1, 1987. `
An appraisal of an 8.82 acre County owned parcel located 320 feet west of
the northwest corner of 43rd Avenue and 5th Street SW was conpleted and an
appraised value was established at $106,000.
Originally, it was anticipated that the 541 Street SW parcel and North
Tracking Station parcel could be sold and the revenues applied to the
purchase of the 76.93 acres on Oslo Road.
`'{�• ":" ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS t
- At this time, the following alternatives are presented: qt
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Alternative 4 1
Comemuiicate with Ed Ansin, owner of the 76.93 acres at the riortheast
4 a-` corner of. 20th ° Avenue and Oslo Road, regarding the sale. of the �11 `26Y
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r'� property at the 'appraised value. Once a tentative ccntract`'for sale 41
is negotiated, staff would present. the contract to the Board for _
approval. Funding would be recommended at that time., probably from
the. sale of the North Tracking Station Property, 5th Street SW
property, or other funding as reconanended by staff. Approximately
$154,000 is currently available in the Park Land Trust Fund for
purchase of park property.
It is possible that Mr. Ansin would agree to a sale contract whereby
the county could purchase the property in two phases. The County
Attorney's Office has indicated that this would be possible. The
County would have a difficult time funding full development of the
76.93 acre site unless it were developed in stages.
Alternative # 2
Delay canmmication with Mr. Ansin until. the appraisal of the North
Tracking Station Property is complete.(approx. 2 weeks). This is not
recommended since it is not certain that this property would be sold
to purchase the Oslo Road/20th Avenue site.
AND FUNDING
It is recommended that Alternative 1 be approved and that the County staff
begin negotiations with Mr. Ansin on a contract to purchase the 76.93 acre
tract at Oslo road and 20th Avenue. No funding recommendation is applic-
able at this time.
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(Public Works Director Jim,,Davis advised that since the
appraisals are completed on the property proposed for the
County's South Regional Park,and since there is some uncertainty
as to the desire of selling the North Tracking Station property,
staff feels we should not wait for the appraisal on that property
before beginning to communicate with Mr. Ansin to determine his
willingness to sell. If he is willing to sell, staff recommends
that 'we begin negotiating a contract and bring it back to the
Board for approval and funding recommendations.
(Chairman Scurlock noted that a possible funding source may
be the franchise revenues received from the City of Vero Beach.
Those revenues were anticipated
month they came in at $70,000.
AUG 25 `
to be $50,000 a month, but this
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by
Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously authorized
staff to begin negotiations with Mr. Ansin on the
purchase of the property at Oslo Road and 20th Avenue,
with the thought being that we anticipate selling
some of the properties set out in the above memo.
SCHEDULING OF A MEETING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON HOME
OCCUPATIONS, ROSE 4 DISTRICT
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 8/10/87:
TO: County Commissioners
FROM: Liz Forlani
RE:
HOME OCCUPATION IN THE ROSE 4
DISTRICT MEETING
DATE:
August 10,
1987 _
In talking
with the Sebastian
-.City Clerk, I
was told
that the Council Chamber has a
100 seat capacity
and --'is available on the: following dates:
=.
,t
Monday
October_: 5th, 12;
19th and!2§th
_Tuesday. -
Otobei' . 131rh
��'• `i
Wednesday
October' 21 It;',
7a=} � " ; t .�`. ' ` .
`
Thursdpy
October 29th
I also questioned the use of the Sebastian Com-
munity Center and I was told it had a 250 seat capacity and
that it does have a public address system. It is available
on the following dates.:
Wednesday October 7th and 14th
Tuesday's and Thursday's after 8:00 P.M.
Please get back with me with your preference.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously scheduled
a Public Hearing on allowable Home Occupations in the
Rose -4 District for October 14, 1987 at 7:30 P.M. at
the Sebastian Community Center.
APPOINTMENT TO CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD TO REPLACE WAYNE SOMMERS
Commissioner Bowman hoped to receive some resumes by next
week, and advised that she will place this on the Agenda for next
week's meeting.
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AUTHORIZATION FOR OUT -OF -COUNTY TRAVEL - COMMISSIONER EGGERT
ON MOTION by Commissioner Bowman, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously authorized
out -of -county travel for Commissioner Eggert to go to
Tallahassee on September 10-11, 1987 to meet with
various State departments.
DISCUSSION RE POSSIBLE LOCATION OF THE MAIN LIBRARY IN THE NEW
GOVERNMENTAL COMPLEX TO BE BUILT IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA
Commissioner Eggert advised that there has been some -
discussion about building a governmental complex in downtown Vero
Beach, and asked for the Commission's feelings on the possibility
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of locating the new main library in the complex. She stressed
that finding affordable property on which to build the new
library is becoming very difficult.
Chairman Scurlock believed that the area behind the existing
courthouse would be an excellent location for such a government
complex which could include a new courthouse, library, Public
Defender's office, etc.
Commissioner Wheeler advised that the Courthouse Committee
is currently waiting on a report for long-term space needs, but
he personally felt that a government complex would revitalize the
entire downtown area and agreed it would be an excellent spat for
the new library.
Attorney Vitunac advised that there is no problem with
moving ahead on the bonds for the Sebastian Library, but
Commissioner Eggert stated that her intentions had been to bring
both !libraries along together. However, she realized that would
not be feasible if there is agreement to include the main library
in t e new governmental complex because of the time it will take
to d velop a master plan for the complex.
Chairman Scurlock asked if we have a legal vehicle to pursue
this1so that the Committee could work together, and Attorney
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Vitunac advised
that he would first work with the
County
Adminis-
trator before advertising a joint meeting of the committees
involved.
Chairman Scurlock reported that the Finance Advisory
Committee is considering various alternatives for funding of the
library bonds, and lengthy discussion took place on the timing of
_.bond issues on the libraries.
The Board indicated their agreement that Commissioner Eggert
was to approach the Library Committee with the idea of the main
library being built in the proposed new governmental complex.
DISCUSSION REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF LAND IN SOUTH BREVARD AND
NORTH INDIAN RIVER COUNTIES TO PRESERVE TURTLE NESTING HABITAT
The Board reviewed the following letter dated 8111187:
o - State of Florida
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCE
TG'Q9 RES�J� Marjory Stoneman Douglas Building
3900 Commonwealth BoulevadiSTRLBUTION LIST BILL GUNTER
• 13Tallahassee. Florida 32399 ' / e State Treasurer
Commissioners V DOYLE CONNER
TOM GARDNERAgriculture
" '• ircnor 4 � REPLY TO: Administrator Commissioner of Agriculture q AUG1987 BETTY CASTOR
1�/i7A 4O •. N Division of Marine Resourc&ttorney Commissioner of Education
�% �-iVEp O Phone: (813) 896-8626
6J to ,� Research Laboratories PerSOMeI
AU�� clt �l:P I�1i1itJC�"R "' 100 Eighth Avenue S.E. Suncom: 623-1011
G )987 �p (r► w St. Petersburg, Florida 33701&mbliC Works
o ��' Community Liev.
to
� 80gRp���D ^' !���'blsZtZ9ti11 August W&,es
C" com,,ss�e " 'ti Finsn::a
Na >4' rmit Holder: Other- n rn ne-y
O£6ZgZ 9is letter is being mailed to all permit holders to make a very special
request. Your assistance is requested to support the purchase of land in
south Brevard and north Indian River counties to be preserved as sea turtle
nesting habitat. The area is also important for the protection of a variety
of:other threatened or rare animal and plant species including the gopher
tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus)•, eastern indingo snake (Drymarchon corais
couperi), Florida.scrub jay (Aphelocoma coerulescens coerulescens), beach
creeper (Ernodea littoralis), sea -side cactus (Cereus gracillus) and necklace
pod (Sophora tomentosa), to name a few. ,
The Florida Natural Areas Inventory has proposed that the state's Conservation
and Recreation Program (C.A.R•.L.) acquire two separate parcels of land. 'The
property in'south Brevard County is being referred to as "Brevard Turtle
Beaches" while the property in north Indian River County is being referred to
as "Wabasso•Beach" - please refer,to enclosures. Brevard turtle beaches
include tracks of land within the most important loggerhead (Caretta caretta)
rookery in the Western Hemisphere. Dr. Lew Ehrhart, University of Central
Florida, has been surveying a 21 kilometer stretch from Melbourne Beach to the
northern boundary of Sebastian Inlet State Recreation Area since 1982. During
the 1986 nesting season, more than one third of all loggerhead nests counted
in Florida (10,745 out of 30",983) were within this zone. Nesting densities
range between 400-600 loggerhead nests per kilometer per year. Green turtle
(Chelonia m das) nesting is also relatively high with as many as 13.4 nests
per kilometer per -year.
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The Wabasso Beach purchase would include an area from Wabasso Beach north to
the southern boarder of Sebastian Inlet State Recreation Area. Aerial surveys
conducted by the Florida Department of Natural Resources indicated that
nesting activity within the area is high. Dr. Ehrhart estimated a nesting
density of approximately 100-200 loggerhead nests per kilometer.per year. in
order to preserve Atlantic sea turtle populations, it is -essential to protect
their habitat. Please support the above land acquisitions by writing two
letters of support, one for each area, to Dr. O. Greg Brock, Division of State
Lands, Cedars Executive Center, 2639 North Monroe Street, Box 58, Tallahassee,
Florida 32303. Request that the land be added to the the states acquisition
list and be ranked highly. Please copy each member of the C.A.R.L. selection
committee (list enclosed) or request that your letter be circulated to each
member. If we do not act now we will lose the opportunity to protect these
important beaches from rapid coastal development. -
In.addiiion, please ask all individuals listed on your permit, as well as
other interested parties, to submit letters of support. I have enclosed some
additional information that may help in the composition of your letters.
Please feel free to reproduce this letter and the enclosures for distribution.
Thank yu for -your support and continued assistance.
Sincerely,
DIVISION OF MARINE RESOURCES
Walter J. Conley
Protected Species Data Coordinator
Bureau -of Marine Research
Commissioner Wheeler wished to see the Board pass a
Resolution in support of this project and send it to the
appropriate parties.
issioner Scurlock suggested that we talk about Wabasso
Beach, not Brevard County, or even the sand ridge since we
already have an application filed for C.A.R.L. funding. He
stressed that there is only so much -money to go around, and we
need',to set our priorities.
issioner Eggert wished to see this matter come back next
week ',with a map showing the areas in question.
Commissioner Bowman suggested that we send someone to
Tallajhassee to attend the meeting on C.A.R.L. funding.
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rAUG 2 51987
NORTH COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT
808K 69
The Chairman announced that immediately upon adjournment,
the Board would reconvene acting as the District Board of Fire
Commissioners of the North Indian River County Fire District.
Those Minutes are being prepared separately.
There being no further business, the Board on Motion duly
made, seconded and carried, adjourned at 11:55 o'clock A.M.
ATTEST:
Clerk Chairman
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