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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/28/1989Tuesday, February 28, 1989 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, February 28, 1989, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. Present were Gary C. Wheeler, Chairman; Carolyn K. Eggert, Vice Chairman; Richard N. Bird; Margaret C. Bowman; and Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Also present were James E. Chandler, County Administrator; Charles P. Vitunac, Attorney to the Board of County Commissioners; Joseph Baird, OMB Director; and Barbara Bonnah, Deputy Clerk. The Chairman called the meeting to order, and Commissioner Eggert led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA/EMERGENCY ITEMS Chairman Wheeler requested the following additions to today's Agenda: 1. As Item G on the Consent Agenda - bonds for Karl Hedin and Helen Glenn, members of the Mosquito Control Board. 2. Update on the parking for the main library. 3. Presentation of proposed realignment of Jungle Trail north of CR -510. Commissioner Bird requested the addition of a discussion regarding proposed legislation which would allocate 25% of the additional 1 -cent sales tax to the School District. FEB 2819$9 ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously added the above items to today's Agenda. BOOK 1 6 F,1C,E f?, FEB $1989 BOOK t a I 'J CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Bowman requested that Item A be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. A. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of 2/7/89 Commissioner Bowman requested in the 4th paragraph on Page 69 that "Sebastian Exchange Club" be changed to read: "Fellsmere Exchange Club". ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of 2/7/89, as corrected. B. Proclamation - RSVP Day PROCLAMATION DESIONATINO MARCH 8, 1489 AS RSVP DAY IN INDIA" RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA WHEREAS, in 1988, 425 senior volunteers, members of The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Indian River County donated a total of 82,000 hours of volunteer service to Indian River County at a savings of close to 8500.0001 and WHEREAS, to honor these unselfish senior citizens, the Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Indian River County will hold its fourth annual Recognition Luncheon on Wednesday, March 8, 1989 at the Polish American Club; and WHEREAS, The RSVP is eponaored by the Indian River County Council on Aging and ACTION, the federal volunteer agencyt end WHEREAS, RSVP isifounded on dedication and a commitment to provide a variety of opportunities for retired persons who aro age 60 or more to participate more fully in life through significant volunteer servicer and WHEREAS, Indian River County benefits greatly by the thousands• of volunteer hours that senior citizens donate each •years end WHEREAS, p sly more then 84 non-profit organizations and agencies have senior volunteers doing a number of challenging and interesting volunteer jobs in our community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that Wednesday. March 8, 1989 be designated as RSVP DAY in Indian River County. BE IT FURTHER' PROCLAIMED that the Board commends the unselfish senior citizen vol who donate their time and efforts in this County. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 1NDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA Ire. 1,04.ry y. irheeler, Chairman Adopted this 28th day of February; 1989 2 C. Sheriff's Request to Transfer Funds The Board reviewed the following letter dated 2/20/89: •t Y'" Y R.T.1TIM" DOB ECK • INDIAN RIVER COUNTY MEMBER FLORIDA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION P. O. 80% 608 PHONE 569.6700 -February 20, 1989 Honorable Gary Wheeler, Chairman Board Of County Commissioners Indian River County 1840 25th Street Vero Beach, FL 32960 MEMBER OF NATIONAL SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION VERO DEACII. FLORIDA 38901 -Owe Dear Gary: This letter is a request 'to ,transfer $7,200.00 from the Law Enforcement Contingency Account, to the Law Enforcement .Operating Account. This transfer is necessary to cover the increase in the Regional- Crime Lab Agreement. Attached is a copy of the letter frj m Daniel C. Nippes, Chief Criminalist, which outlines the necessity for the adjustment to the Crime. Lab. costs. We feel it is necessary to pay our share of the shortfall due to the services providdd by the Lab. If you have any questions, or any further 'information is required, please let me know. Sincerely: )/ R. T. "Tim" Dobeck, Sheriff Indian River County ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved the transfer of $7,200 from the Law Enforcement Contingency Account to the Law Enforcement Operating Account, as requested by Sheriff Dobeck. D. Budget Amendment #045 - Medical Examiner The Board reviewed the following memo dated 2/21/89: TO: Members of the Board of County Commissioners DATE: February 21, 1989 SUBJECT: BUDGET AMENDMENT 045 - MEDICAL EXAMINER CONSENT AGENDA 17.7 FROM: Joseph A. Baird,L-; OMB Director DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS Indian River County's final portion of the Medical Examiner's expenses for the 1987/88 fiscal year in the amount of $14,566.57 )FEB3 E 2 8 1989 BOOK. 76 Mi. 220 FEB 2 8 1989 ROOK 76 FAU 224 has been requested for payment. Due to complications caused by the change in Medical Examiner's during the 1987/88 fiscal year St. Lucie County had to oversee the year end accounting and administration of the Medical Examiner's office. Dan Kurek, Assistant County Administrator St. Lucie County just last week informed me of Indian River County's proportionate share. We have finalized the 1987/88 fiscal year and the final audit has been completed. The $14,566.57 expense will have to be charged to the current year requiring the attached budget amendment. RECOMMENDATIONStaff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the budget amendment and permission to remit payment in the amount of $14,566.57 to St. Lucie County for Indian River County's portion of the Medical Examiner's expenses. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved Budget Amendment #045 and authorized the remittance of $14,566.57 to St. Lucie County for Indian River County's portion of the Medical Examiner's expense. TO: Members of the Board of County Commissioners FROM: Joseph A. Baird OMB Director SUBJECT: BUDGET AMENDMENT NUMBER: 045 DATE: February 21. 1989 Entry Number Funds/Department/Account Name Account Number Increase Decrease 1. EXPENSE GENERAL FUND/Medical Examiner Medical Services 001-907-527-033.12 $14,567.00 $ - 0 GENERAL FUND/Reserve for Cont. 001-199-581-099.91 $ 0 $14.567.00 4 E. Modification #1 to Highway Safety Grant The Board reviewed the following memo dated 2/21/89: TO: Members of the Board of County Commissioners DATE: February 21, 1989 SUBJECT: MODIFICATION # 1 TO HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT CONSENT AGENDA FROM: Joseph A. BairdIT OMB Director Indian River County received a Highway Safety Grant in the 1987/88 fiscal year from the State of Florida Department of Community Affairs for the Indian River County Sheriff to perform traffic services. The Sheriff only utilized $159,483.40 of the $166,888.00 grant allotment. The Department of Community Affairs is requiring a Grant Modification # 1 be approved by the Board of County Commissioners reducing the grant by $7,404.60 to $159,483.40. RECON NENDATION Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approved Modification # 1 decreasing the grant by $7,404.60 to $159,483.40. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved Modification #1 to the Highway Safety Grant, decreasing the grant by. $7,404.60 to $159,483.40, as recommended by OMB Director Baird. F. Resolution to Governor and Legislature Relating to Funding Problems of the Florida Dept. of Transportation ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously adopted Resolution 89-22 to the Governor and the Legislature relating to funding problems of the Florida Dept. of Transportation (DOT). nOOF .76 FAU 2 25 5 FEB 2 8 1989 Pr" FEB 28 1989 eooK 6 FAUE,2 RESOLUTION NO. 89- 22 A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, BY ITS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, TO THE GOVERNOR AND THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, RELATING TO FUNDING PROBLEMS OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT). WHEREAS, Indian River County has multi-year capital plans for construction of needed roads and roadway improvements; and WHEREAS, the contributions of the state, through the DOT, are vital parts of these plans; and WHEREAS, the DOT has recently indicated that it will no longer .be participating in the Local Government Cooperative Assistance Program, under which Indian River County was schedgled to receive approximately $736,000 for the construction �f Indian River Boulevard, Phase 111; and WHEREAS, the DOT has also indicated that it will be unable to fund its portion of a new bridge to replace the SR 60 Merrill P. Barber Bridge in the city limits of Vero Beach and to construct. what is known locally as the SR 60 Twin Pairs Project between 20th Avenue and Indian River Boulevard; and WHEREAS, the recent plan by the state to balance its budget without the need for increased taxes by reclassifying state roads so that county governments will have to fund improvements to them instead of the state, without giving the counties the funds to construct these improvements, is placing an enormous burden on the counties which Indian River County finds unacceptable, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Board respectfully requests the state to honor its commitments for the projects listed in this resolution, i.e., the Local Government Cooperative Assistance Program, the replacement of the. SR 60 Merrill P. -Barber Bridge in Vero Beach, and the construction of what is known as the SR 60 Twin Pairs Project in Vero Beach; and further respect - 6 fully requests that the state not reclassify state roads as county roads without giving the county the revenue necessary to support the improvements needed to these roadways. The resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner Eggert and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Scurlock , and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Chairman Gary C. Wheeler Vice -Chairman Carolyn K. Eggert Commissioner Richard N. Bird Commissioner Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Commissioner Margaret C. Bowman Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 28th day of February, 1989. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA By Attest ary .� . �riee er Chairman G. Bonds for Helen Glenn and Karl Hedin of Mosquito Control Board ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously authorized the signatures of the Commissioners on the Bonds for Helen M. Glenn and Karl Hedin of the Mosquito Control Board. COPIES OF BONDS ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD 7 FEB 28 1989 BOOK 76 FALL 2 1 FEB81989 BOOK '76228 PUBLIC HEARING - SHOPCO REQUEST TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN AND REZONE 82 ACRES The hour of 9:05 o'clock having passed, the Deputy Clerk read the following Notice with Proof wit: VERO BEACH PRESS -JOURNAL Published Daily Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER: STATE OF FLORIDA Before the undersigned authority personally appeared J. J, Schumann, Jr. who on oath says that he is Business Manager of the Vero Beach Press -Journal, a daily newspaper published at Vero Beach in Indian River County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being of Publication attached, to a in the matter of in the Court, was pub - fished in said newspaper in the issues of 5; /9,r7' 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. �i Sworn to and subscribed before me this 4�— day of %. !¢ . 19 .f J (SEAL) Vdsi a r) (Clerk-of•-the-6ircuii..Go tan_ ez Cotyt ty,-Florida)--- 8 -- NOTICE — PUBLIC HEARING • . Notice of hearing to considerthe adoptitii 01 a County ordinance rezoning land from: Cl. • Limited Commercial and RM -6, Multiple -Family Residential District to CG, General Commercial District The subject property G presently owned . by Leonard Hatala, as - Trustee and is located at the northeast comer of the intersection of U.S. 1 and 53rd Street The subject property is described as: - That part o1 the southwest one-quarter . of Section 14, Township 32 South. ..Rae North • : Relief Carnall a and lying South of Hig ay Number 1 (S.R.N. 5). said lands lying and being in Indian River County. Flor- ida. LESS AND EXCEPT: Harbor Town Center, Parcel 2 described . as follows: Commence at the northeast caner..of.__ the southwest one-quarter of Section 14r7 ^_•: Township 32. South, Range 39 East, In • - dian River County. Plaids: thence run...w" south 00 degrees 49' 21" west, along the east Zine of said southwest one-quarter. a distance of 315.98 feet to a concrete . monument on the south right-of-way line of the INDIAN RIVER FARMS WATER • MANAGEMENT DISTRICT North Relief Canal for the Point of Beginning of the parcel to be described herein; thence' continue south 00 degrees 49' 21" west, 945.33 feet; thence leaving the said east line of the southwest one-quarter. nm north 89 degrees 10' 39" west. 130.00 feet men north 55 degrees 30'00" west, 621.00 feet thence north 85 degrees 36' 00" west 300.00 feet; thence north 27 degrees 25 31" west. 70.39 teed to a p0rht on the south line of the said North Relief Canal; thence following said line. run north 62 degrees 34' 29" east 1010.70 feet; thence on a curve to the right, having a radius of 917.71 feet and a central angle of 06 degrees 09' 14", run an arc distance of 98.57 feet to the point of beginning. . • A public hearing at which parties in interest and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard. will be held by the Board of County Com- missioners of Indian River County. Florida, in the County Commission Chambers of the County Administration Building. located at 1840 25th Street, Vero Bosch, Florida on Tuesday, Febnt- - ary 28. 1989. at 9:05 a.m. The Board of County Commissioners may grant a less intense zoning district than the dis- trict intrict requested provided it is within the same general use category; however. unless denied no final action conceming this item will be taken at this meeting. • • • - • • Anyone who may wish to appeal any decision which may be made at this meeting wdl need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings 1s made. which includes the testimony and evi- dence upon which the appeal will be based. Indian River County Board of County Commissioners By:Gary Wheeler. Charcman rsh A 1989 The Board reviewed the following memo dated 2/14/89: TO: James E. Chandler County Administrator DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: obert M. Keatin Community Development Director FROM: Robert M. LoeperL Staff Planner DATE: February 14, 1989 SUBJECT: SHOPCO REQUEST TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN AND REZONE 82 ACRES It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at its regular meeting of February 28, 1989. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: The Shopco Group has submitted a request to amend the Comprehensive Plan and rezone property. The subject property is located at the northeast corner of U.S. Highway #1 and 53rd Street and south of the North Relief Canal. The parcel occupies approximately 82 acres. The request entails changing the existing land use from MD -1, Medium -Density Residential (up to 8 units per acre) to General Commercial Node, and rezoning the property from CL, Limited Commercial; and RM -6, Multi -Family Residential (up to 6 units per acre) to CG, General Commercial District. This request is considered an expansion of the Storm Grove Road and U.S. #1 Commercial Node from 10 acres to 92 acres. The purpose of this request is to secure the necessary land use designation and zoning for a regional shopping center. The applicant is proposing to construct a 747,000 square foot commercial facility as part of a multi -use project that includes 64 residential units. The entire project is to be reviewed as a Development of Regional Impact (DRI). Only that portion of the project designated as commercial is covered in this request. The procedures for reviewing Comprehensive Plan Amendments associated with DRI's are the same as those which are normally used; however, these amendments are exempt from the normal amendment submittal timeframe. The concurrent Comprehensive Plan/Rezoning/DRI review process is outlined in attachment 1. The following steps occur upon completion of the DRI review by the regional planning council. The Planning and Zoning Commission as the Local Planning Agency conducts a public hearing to review the request. The Commission has the option to recommend approval or denial of the comprehensive plan amendment request to the Board of County Commissioners. As is normally the case, the Planning and Zoning Commission may approve or deny a rezoning request. In the case of denial, only the land use amendment request goes on to the Board, unless the denial to rezone is appealed. 9 FEB 2 8 1989 BOOK .76 F. L 2 FEB 2 8 1989 Page 2 February 14, 1989 BOOK 76 fACE Following the Planning and Zoning Commission action, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) conducts two public hearings. The first of these two hearings is for a preliminary decision on the land use amendment and to consider the rezoning request. The Board may transmit the request to the State Department of Community Affairs (DCA) if the request warrants further consideration. Once transmitted, the DCA conducts a 90 day review of the request including comments from the Regional Planning Council and neighboring local governments. Failure by the Board of County Commissioners to transmit the request constitutes denial. The second and final Board of County Commissioners public hearing is conducted after the receipt of comments from the DCA. It is at this time that the Board takes final action to approve or deny the request. 0 60 On T ., 1989, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-0 to ecommend the enlargement of the node from 10 acres to 92 acres, and the rezoning of 82 acres from CL, Limited Commercial and RM -6, Multi -Family Residential (up to 6 units/acre) to CG, General Commercial for inclusion in the node. ALTERNATIVES & ANALYSIS In this section, an analysis of the reasonableness of the appli- cation will be presented. The analysis will include a descrip- tion of the current and future land uses of the site and sur- rounding areas, potential impacts on the transportation and utility systems, and any significant adverse impacts on environ- mental quality. Existing Land Use Pattern The subject property, east of U.S. #1 at 53rd Street and south of the North Relief Canal, is currently occupied by the Whisper Lakes Golf Club and a citrus grove. The parcel contains two zoning designations. That portion of the parcel which abuts U.S. #1 is zoned CL, Limited Commercial District. The CL zoning extends east of U.S. #1 a distance of approximately 600 feet and occupies approximately 15 acres. The remainder of the parcel, approximately 67 acres, is zoned RM -6. To the north across the Indian River Farms the existing 10 acre Storm Grove Road/U.S. 1 configuration of this triangular shaped node the node is adjacent to the subject parcel. zoned CG and includes undeveloped land, a and a country gift market. North Relief Canal is Commercial Node. The is such that a tip of Land in the node is small retail facility To the north of the subject property and east of the existing node is undeveloped land extending to a depth of about 1500 feet east of U.S. 1; the land use east of this is citrus. This property is zoned RM -3, Multi -Family Residential (up to 3 units per acre) along the east side of the U.S. 1 right-of-way and RS -3, Single -Family Residential (up to 3 units per acre) further east. East of the subject property is the River Club portion of the Grand Harbor Development. While platted for single-family home development, this property has RM -6, multiple family zoning. This area also contains part of the River Club Golf Course. Property to the south, across 53rd Street, is currently zoned RM -6 and is planted with citrus. West of the subject property, across U.S. 1, is undeveloped property which is zoned IL, Light Industrial. 10 Page 3 February 14, 1989 Future Land Use Pattern The subject parcel and all lands located east and south are designated by the Comprehensive Plan as MD -1, Medium -Density Residential 1 (allowing up to 8 units per acre). Land to the west, across U.S. 1, is designated MXD, Mixed Use. The lands to the north are designated as LD -1, Low -Density Residential 1 (allowing up to 3 units per acre). Also to the north is the Storm Grove Road/U.S. 1 Commercial Node. The node is currently designated at 10 acres. Transportation System U.S. Highway 1 forms the western boundary of the subject parcel. This highway is classified as a principal arterial on the County Thoroughfare Plan and is a four lane divided highway in this area. U.S. 1 is currently operating at a Level of Service (LOS) "A" along the segment adjacent to this site. Fifty-third Street which forms the southern limits of the subject parcel has two roadway classifications. That portion east of U.S. 1 (which is adjacent to the site) to the proposed Indian River Boulevard is classified as a principal arterial on the Thoroughfare Plan; however, it is currently a two lane road. West of U.S. 1, 53rd Street is classified as a minor arterial. At the present time the road only extends westward to Old Dixie Highway. The County Thoroughfare Plan also identifies the northern extension of Indian River Boulevard, a principal arterial, extending north and terminating at 53rd Street just east of the U.S. 1 intersection. This new roadway is designed to be a four lane divided roadway and is expected to provide an alternative -to U.S. 1. Environment This property is not designated as environmentally sensitive by the County Comprehensive Plan, nor is it prone to flooding. There are, however, several man-made lakes with marginal littoral areas on the site. Utilities Currently, public water and wastewater are not available at the subject site. However, water and wastewater facilities are located within a reasonable distance from the site. The nearest county water lines are located at the U.S. 1 entrance to Grand Harbor, approximately 3/4 of a mile south of the subject property. Water lines are expected to be expanded along the Indian River Boulevard extension. The nearest county sewer lines are also located at the Grand Harbor U.S. 1 entrance. Expansion of these lines the 3/4 mile to the subject site would require a force main and lift station. Analysis The subject parcel is the proposed site for a regional shopping facility. Because of the scope of such a facility, DRI review has been conducted simultaneously with the land use and rezoning amendment analysis. As such, the DRI Application for Development Approval (ADA) and the staff review of the application address the potential impact of the proposed project as well as site issues and required improvements. 11 'E'B 28 1989 L BOOK .76 FACE 231 r FEB 2 8 1989 Page 4 February 14, 1989 BOOK In analyzing the request for the land use change and rezoning, staff has focused on several key issues. One issue is regional mall land availability. The Urban Land Institute estimates that shopping centers require about 10 acres of site for each 100,000 square feet of building area.. Since regional malls are usually 750,000 square feet or larger, a regional mall would therefore require a site of at least 75 acres. Site requirements, of course, are also influenced by local land development and site plan regulations that determine the required parking, loading, circulation, open space and drainage areas needed to support this size shopping facility. Using this standard, the subject parcel would be adequate for a regional shopping facility. A review of land uses reveals a total of 561 acres in 12 existing commercial nodes. Of this total, 40% (222 acres) is presently in a vacant state. This does not include commercially designated land in the Mixed Use Districts, or the commercial/industrial nodes. Thus, there is an adequate supply of vacant commercially designated land to meet the growing needs of county businesses. General commercial land is also available in proximity to this site. The North Gifford/U.S. 1 node, at the entrance to Grand Harbor contains approximately 95 acres of which 2/3 is currently vacant or planted in citrus. Further review of commercially designated lands reveals that no one node, except the large commercial/industrial nodes atthe interstate, contains both an adequate supply of vacant land (over 75 acres) which is also in a configuration suitable for a regional shopping mall. Therefore, accommodating a mall in the urbanized area of the county would require redesignating property to commercial. For that reason the subject request appears reasonable. Since the comprehensive plan did not provide commercially designated areas adequate in size to accommodate a regional mall, there appears to have been an oversight in preparing the plan. Generally, the staff has applied a three part test to evaluate comprehensive plan amendments in the past. It has been staff's position that a plan amendment would be warranted if it can be shown that there was either a mistake or an oversight in initial plan preparation or a change in conditions since then. The lack of mall sites appears to be an oversight justifying the amendment request. The second major issue is the compatibility with existing development patterns. Large scale facilities such as the one proposed must be located in proximity to the population it serves. There are several areas in the county which could be used for the proposed use, but there is arguably no one 'best site'. The subject site provides the benefit of being between the two urban centers of the county. Being located in the urbanizing area between Vero Beach and Sebastian, the subject property constitutes a central location which could result in shorter trip lengths - a transportation planning objective. The third issue is the adequacy of services and facilities. At the present time the public infrastructure (roads, water, sewer) would not be adequate for this large a facility. However, the site is located within an urban service area where such services are planned. The thoroughfare plan depicts major roadways adjacent to the site, and these, when in place, can accommodate projected traffic demand. Water and sewer service, while currently not available, are programmed for or capable of being extended to this site. These issues, while important in the consideration of this request, are covered in detail in the DRI process. 12 Page 5 February 14, 1989 The fourth issue is the impact on area land use patterns. It is likely that a facility such as proposed would act as a catalyst for additional development in the vicinity. With the county's nodal approach, however, future commercial development would have to occur only in established nodes. Conclusion It has been demonstrated that regional malls are special land uses which have minimum size needs. Because of the lack of undeveloped commercially designated land sufficient in size to accommodate a regional mall, the staff acknowledges the need to redesignate land in the county so that a mall can be accommodated. The subject site meets the criteria for designation of a mall site. It is within an urban service area, has access to major roadways, is centrally located, and is not within an environmentally sensitive area. While staff feels that the subject property is appropriate for a mall, the staff feels that the site should not be used for general commercial development which does not have the size requirements of a mall. Because this request is part of a DRI, the county has certain control which is not available in a normal rezoning or plan amendment. That control involves conditioning the DRI development order. In this case since the county does not want the subject property available for general commercial use (for which there is sufficient land currently available) if a mall is not constructed, the staff feels that the development order should provide sufficient time for the county to redesignate and rezone the property if a mall is not constructed. With that condition, the request is acceptable. RECOMMENDATION Based on the above analysis, including the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation, staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners authorize staff to transmit to the state the request to amend the Comprehensive Plan to include the subject property in the commercial node and rezone to CG, General Commercial, and announce their intention to hold a second public hearing concerning this matter. Robert Keating, Director of Planning & Development, explained that, in reviewing this request for a land use amendment, staff looked at a regional mall request as a unique entity since a regional mall needs a minimum amount of acreage in contiguous parcels or contiguous area in order to be accommodated. In looking at the minimum sizes, staff also reviewed the amount of commercial land available in the existing nodes in the county. Although there is a substantial amount of vacant, commercially zoned and designated lands in the commercial 13 FEB 2 81989 BOOK .76 FAr3.E 233 FEB 28 1989 BOOK fpA.€ nodes, staff determined that there was not a sufficient amount of contiguous land to accommodate a regional mall. Therefore, staff determined that there probably was an oversight when,the Comp Plan was adopted in not actually providing contiguous acreage to accommodate a regional mall site. For that reason,.staff determined that the request was warranted. Commissioner Eggert understood that the requirement for contiguous land means contiguous land with services, and Director Keating confirmed that requirement, explaining that staff looked at the closer -in nodes and did not consider the large nodes out on Interstate 95. He emphasized that urban service area would be an important concept in the new Comp Plan. Commissioner Scurlock understood that Indian River Boulevard was going to bisect some golf course property, which would leave 2 pieces of land which he believed were designated for multi -family residential, one being to the east of the Boulevard, and one to the west, with U.S. #1 being the border on the west. Although he realized that property is not part of this request, he felt some attention should be given at this time to the use of that property, because he didn't feel those 2 triangles of land would develop as multi -family residential. Commissioner Scurlock emphasized that we have an opportunity here to see that those 2 pieces of land are designated properly so that we have an orderly transition from commercial. Director Keating stated that those points would be addressed. in the land use element of the new Comp Plan. Chairman Wheeler opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. There being none, he closed the Public Hearing. 14 ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Scurlock, the Board unanimously adopted Resolution 89-23, authorizing the transmittal of a Comprehensive Plan amendment application, staff recommendations, and the recommendations of the local planning agency to the Florida Dept. of Community Affairs for a mandatory 90 -day review period. RESOLUTION NO. 89- 23 A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE TRANSMITTAL OF A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION, STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS, AND THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA FOR A MANDATORY NINETY DAY REVIEW PERIOD. WHEREAS, Chapter 163 of the Florida Statutes, requires that local governments prepare and adopt Comprehensive Plans, and WHEREAS, The Board of County Commissioners has adopted a Comprehensive Plan pursuant to Florida Statutes, and WHEREAS, Florida Statutes provide for the amendment of Comprehensive Plans directly related to a proposed development of regional impact, and . WHEREAS, The Planning and Zoning Commission, sitting as the local planning agency, has held public hearings and made recommendations concerning this amendment, and WHEREAS, The Board of County Commissioners has held a preliminary public hearing concerning this amendment, and WHEREAS, Florida Statutes require that the Board of County Commissioners pass a resolution authorizing the transmittal of this Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Department of Community Affiars of the State of Florida for a mandatory ninety day review period, 15 FES 28 1989 BOOK 76 PACE 235 FEB 2 8 1989 nu 16 f„W_E 236 NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the enclosed Comprehensive Plan Amendment application, staff recommendations, and the recommendations of the local planning agency are hereby authorized for transmittal to the Department of Community Affairs for a mandatory ninety day review period. The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner Eggert who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Scurlock and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Chairman Gary Wheeler Aye Vice -Chairman Carolyn Eggert Aye Commissioner Margaret C. Bowman Aye Commissioner Don C. Scurlock Aye Commissioner Richard N. Bird Aye The Chairman thereupon declared Resolution No. 89- 23 , and duly passed this28th day of February. 1989. Attest: Jeffre adopted BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA BY: Gary PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT ORDER FOR HARBOR TOWN CENTER DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL IMPACT The hour of 9:05 o'clock A.M. having passed, the Deputy Clerk read the following Notice with Proof of Publication attached, to wit: 16 VERO BEACH PRESS -JOURNAL. Published Daily Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER: STATE OF FLORIDA Before the undersigned authority personally appeared J. J. Schumann, Jr. who on oath says that he is Business Manager of the Vero Beach Press -Journal, a daily newspaper published at Vero Beach in Indian River County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being a in the matter of }til -v,-•,mCLQ in the Court,Qwaasspub- lished in said newspaper in the issues of ^�i4'C��"�'� , r TS' Affiant further says that the said Vero Beach Press -Journal is a newspaper published at Vero Beach, in said Indian River County, Florida, and that the said newspaper has heretofore been continuously published in said Indian River County, Florida, each daily and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Vero Beach, in said Indian River Coun- ty, Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement; and affiant further says that he has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in the said newspaper. Sworn to and subscribed before me thisCA . day,of (SEAL) FEB 2 8 1989 Lfeh. _114-4 C'"C AD 19 J :i r./uay ;Volk, State of' Ptrivtriii• ` Ccmm.ssion Expires June 29, 19D9, aond.d lhu Troy Fair - irauaam. lac 17 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC NEARING The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County hereby gives notice of a PUBLIC ,I HEARING to be held at 9:05 a.m. on February 28, 1989, in the County Commission Chambers of the County Administration Building, located at 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, Florida. The subject of the hearing is a Development of Regional Impact for the project to be known as Harbor Town Center mall. • General Location: Bound on the north by the North Relief Canal. on the south by 53rd Street, on the east by the River Club golf course, and on the west by U.S. erl; located on the existing "Whisper Lakes" golf course site. All documents pertaining to the development re-/ "HARBOR TOWN CENTER" quest are filed in the Indian River County Plan- ning and Development Division, 2nd floor of the County Administration Building, located at 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, Florida Documents may be reviewed by members of the public dur- ing normal business hours. All members of the public are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing.. • This official public notice is hereby given by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County. Florida, that the Board intends to con- duct a public hearing pursuant to Chapter 380.06(11) (a) (b) (c) (d) Florida Statutes and 9B- 16.23 of the Florida Administrative Code, for the Development of,Regional Impact known as Har- bor Town Center, proposed to contain.: a 647,000 square foot retail regional mall; 100,000 square feet of retail devel- opments on "outparcels"; and 64 multi- family units. Said land situated in Sec- tion 14, Township 32 South, Range 39 East, entirely within the unincorporated area of Indian River County. This notice is being published at least sixty (60) days in advance of the public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida. and is an addition to any re- quired public notice(s) of local public hearings to be conducted by the Board of County Com- . .. missioners pursuant to notice and public hearing , `;; provisions of the Code of Law and Ordinances of :•:: Indian River County. Florida. where applicable. This notice is being provided to the Department of Community Affairs of the State of Florida; the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council; St. Johns River Water Management District; Depart- • ment of Environmental Regulation; Department of Natural Resources; State of Florida Depart- ment is of Transportation; The City of Vero Beach; The Town of Indian River Shores; the City o1 •- Sebastian. The Town 01 Orchid. The Town of Fellsmere; and the Counties of Brevard, and SL Lucte. If any person decides to appeal any decision made on the above matter, he/she will need a • record of the proceedings, and for such pur- poses, he/she may need to ensure Mat a verba- tim record of the proceedings is made, which in- cludes testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. The County does not provide or prepare such record. Dec. 22. 1988 Boob. 76 ou 237 FEB 28 1989 BOOK The Board reviewed the following memo dated 2/17/89: 238 TO: James E. Chandler County Administrator atifj DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: Robert M. Keatipg, n 4P Community Dev/l1elopme Director FROM: Stan Boling, �AICP Chief, Current Development DATE: February 17, 1989 SUBJECT: PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT ORDER FOR THE HARBOR TOWN CENTER DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL IMPACT It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at its regular meeting of February 28, 1989. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: °DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL IMPACT (DRI) CONSIDERATIONS Harbor Town Center is a large commercial development project (with some residential units) proposed for an area northwest of Grand Harbor at the northern terminus of the proposed Indian River Boulevard. Its scale and scope are such that the project requires development of regional impact (DRI) review pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 380.06. The purpose of the DRI process is to provide a mechanism to review large projects from a regional perspective, culminating in an assessment -by the regional planning council of the anticipated multi -county impacts of the project and recommendations to miti- gate any adverse impacts of the project. Supplied to the local government of jurisdiction, this regional assessment provides a basis for the local government to draft a development order (D.O.) for the project. Overall, the DRI process enables area govern- ments and agencies that do not have jurisdiction over the project a chance to review and comment on the project. The DRI process also enables the Regional Planning Council, State Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and the project applicant an opportunity to appeal any local government actions or issued requirements in connection with the application for DRI approval. - Regional Planning Council Review - The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council (T.C.R.P.C.) has coordinated the review of the Harbor Town Center project and has submitted, in the form of official recommendations, an assessment of the regional impacts of the project. The Planning Council coordinated the first part of the DRI review process, following these general steps: June '88 1) Pre -application conference with T.C.R.P.C. and other affected agencies and government entities; 18 Sept.'88 2) Formal application for development approval (ADA), which includes proposals, and supporting informa- tion. Oct. '88 Nov. Oct. ,88 Nov. 3) Review process involving all affected agencies and government entities submitting comments and questions regarding the ADA; 4) Responses from the applicant; [note: one round of questions and responses ensued]; Nov. '88 5) T.C.R.P.C. notification to the County that all questions and comments had been adequately ad- dressed - known as a letter of sufficiency; Dec. '88 6) T.C.R.P.C. public hearing on the project; approval of a report and recommendation regarding the regional impacts of the project; Jan. '89 7) T.C.R.P.C. transmittal of its official report and recommendations to the County. - Local Government Review - Jan. '89 1. [OPTIONAL] The Planning and Zoning Commission, after reviewing T.C.R.P.C. and County staff recom- mendations, makes a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners. Planning and Zoning Commis- sion review of the DRI is concurrent with its review of the necessary comprehensive plan amend- ment and rezoning requests. ACTION TAKEN: At its regular meeting of January 26, 1989, the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted to recommend that the Board of County Commissioners adopt the D.O. as proposed and with any modifications deemed necessary by staff. Since the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, in response to additional comments from County and Regional Planning Council staff, and from the developer, some D.O. conditions have have been modified. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at its January 26th meeting, also recommended approval of thecomprehensive plan amendment and rezoning that are being considered concurrently with the D.O. --Feb. '89 -2. The Board of County Commissioners: a. considers the comprehensive plan amendment and, if it so desires, transmits the request to the State; b. the Board considers the rezoning request and withholds any "final" approval until the comprehensive plan amendment is re -heard; c. the Board approves the D.O. subject to final approval of the comprehensive plan amendment and the rezoning. 3. After receipt of comprehensive the State, the Board, if it so hensive plan amendment and the becomes effective. plan amendment comments from desires, approves the compre- rezoning. The D.O. approval 4. The D.O. is issued by the County as a resolution: a reference to the D.O. is then recorded in the public records. FEB 28 1989 19 BOOK F'A L 239 Pr - FEE 2 81989 EOOK FIL40 5. The issued D.O. is transmitted to the State, T.C.R.P.C., and the developer. Within 45 days after the order is issued, the State, T.C.R.P.C., the developer, or any other aggrieved party may appeal the order to the Florida Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission. This would trigger the D.O. appeal process set forth in the Florida Statutes. 6. The developer obtains site plan approval for various phases of the project (only Planning and Zoning Commission approval required). 7. The County monitors the that the terms of the D approvals or permits are approved D.O. progress of the project to ensure .0. are met. No local development to be issued that conflict with the 8. The developer submits the required annual report to the County, T.C.R.P.C., and the State. The report aids in the monitoring of the project's progress. - Board of County Commission Review - The Board of County Commissioners is now to consider the ADA and the proposed D.O. and should either approve, approve with modi- fications/conditions, or deny the D.O. In making its decision, the Board should determine whether and to what extent the develop- ment would be: a. consistent with the local land development regulations and comprehensive plan, and other applicable County ordinances, and b. consistent with the report and recommendation of the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council. °OVERVIEW OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT The proposed project is located at the northern terminus of the proposed Indian River Boulevard, between U.S. 1 and the River Club (part of Grand Harbor) and between the North Relief Canal and 53rd Street. The site is currently the location of the Whisper Lakes Golf Club and driving range, and adjacent citrus groves. The project is summarized as follows: 1. Size of Development and Uses: -Regional Mall Facility: 647,000 sq. ft. GLA* -Commercial Outparcels: 100,000 sq. ft. GLA* Total Commercial: 747,000 sq. -Residential Multi -Family Total Project Area: *Gross Leasable Area ft. GLA* 64 units on 81.8 acres on 10.7 acres 92.5 acres 2. Existing Proposed Zoning/CLUP Existing Zoning/CLUP: CL (Limited Commercial)/MD-1:15.0 RM -6 (Residential Multi-Family)/MD-1: 77.5 acres acres Proposed Zoning: CG (General Commercial)/Com Node: 81.8 acres RM -6 (Residential Multi-Family)/MD-1: 10.7 acres 3. Surrounding Uses: North: N. Relief Canal, Vacant South: 53rd Street, Vacant East: River Club golf course, single-family lots West: U.S. #1, Vacant, FEC railroad 4. Construction Schedule: Construction of the project is to begin in 1990, with "continuous" construction ending in 1993 with the project completed. 20 ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS: °GENERAL APPROACH OF THE D.O. Hundreds of pages of description and analyses are contained in the ADA and supplemental reports which are incorporated by reference into the D.O. [NOTE: all of these materials are available for inspection at the Planning Department]. The D.O. sets the basic parameters of the development and specifies conditions that must be satisfied to mitigate any anticipated potential negative impacts caused by construction and operation of the project. The D.O. does not include all regulations that will apply to the project: in fact, the D.O. states that adoption of the D.O. "...does not obviate the duty of the developer to comply with all other applicable local, State, and federal permitting require- ments. The proposed D.O. closely resembles the staff report and recommen- dations of the T.C.R.P.C.; although a few substantive changes have been made with the knowledge of and comments from T.C.R.P.C. staff. The order has been prepared to specifically tie the conditions to a particular and definable step in the County's development approval and monitoring processes. Thus, the condi- tions of the proposed D.O., if approved, would become part of a standard checklist that would be reviewed during all steps in the review and monitoring of the project. It should be noted that after approval of the Development Order the proposed uses require only site plan approval. Thus, unless the Board of County Commissioners otherwise dictates (via an added D.O. condition), the Planning and Zoning Commission will have final approval authority for the detailed site planning.of this project. °THE PROPOSED D.O. A copy of the recommended D.O. is attached to this memorandum. As proposed, the development order will meet the requirements of F.S. 380.06. The order would be effective for a period of 20 years, but it would lapse if construction was not initiated within three years of the effective date. The following is a synopsis and explanation of various issue categories covered in the D.O. (1) Commencement of Development and Termination of Development Approval This section states that if construction of the commercial outpar- cels or residential site(s) of the project has not commenced within three (3) years of D.O. approval, then the approval termi- nates. This section also states that if construction of the mall portion of the project has not commenced by December 31, 1993, then the approval terminates. Furthermore, if the approval terminates for any reason the County will have a 9 month period in which to consider rezoning and redesignating the land use over the site. (2) Transfer of Approval This section would ensure that the project as a whole would remain unified as to the commitments, conditions, and obligations of the development order in the event that portions were sold -off. This transfer of approval provision is similar to the transfer pro- vision contained in the County's subdivision and site plan ordi- nances. FEB 2 8 1989 21 Baer 76 FkLE241 FEB 2 8 1989 MD. ti� � °ii FACE 4 (3) Aesthetics and Landscaping Because of the size of the project and the corresponding massive parking areas that would be unique to such a project, County staff expressed concerns to the developer about the importance of landscaping, as well as the visual impact a regional mall would have on the community's image. The developer agreed to establish minimum landscaping standards in the D.O. These standards exceed the County's minimum landscape ordinance standards, as follows: a. an increase of 60% (from 5% to 8%) in the minimum. required internal parking landscaped area; and b. an increase in the minimum height of the required trees. Buffer and tree preservation areas are also established. (4) Air These conditions and the application of the County's Tree Pro- tection Ordinance (includes land -clearing regulations) will address dust and erosion problems that could arise during con- struction. These conditions will be part of the land clearing and tree removal permits that the Planning department issues prior to development. (5) Historic and Archaeological Sites This section's condition requires the developer, upon discovery of artifacts, to contact the State and arrange for preservation of such artifacts. (6) Habitat, Vegetation, and Wildlife This section primarily requires the removal and proper disposal of nuisance trees such as Brazilian pepper. (7) Drainage The Public Works Division has reviewed and approved the drainage conditions, which are designed to ensure conformance with the County's Stormwater Management Ordinance, St. John's River Water Management District standards, and the policies of the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council. (8) Water Supply: Potable/Nonpotable Water and Wastewater Treat- ment These conditions restrict the use of certain sources for irriga- tion water, encourage water conservation, regulate the use and abandonment of existing on-site wells, and ensure adequate potable water and wastewater treatment capacity and service (including funding obligations of the developer). (9) Solid Waste A solid waste plan, approvable by the County Utilities Department, is required. (10) Hazardous Materials and Waste A hazardous materials management plan is required to be submitted and approved prior to site plan release, by this condition. (11) Education The developer is required to submit verification from the School Board that the school system can adequately accommodate the impact of the project's 64 units. 22 (12) Police and Public Safety These conditions require the use of a private security force provided by the developer during construction and operation of the project as well as written verification from the Sheriff's Depart- ment that adequate manpower and equipment are available to accom- modate the project's impact. (13) Fire Protection This condition ensures the provision of adequate water storage capacity for this project to meet anticipated fire flow needs. Also, by this condition the developer is required to submit verification that the fire district can adequately provide the fire protection services required for this project. It should be noted that the South County Fire District Chief has verified that an adequate response time of 2 minutes is available for the project from Station #5 (Winter Beach), as well as a back-up response from Station #2 (Barrier Island). It should be noted' that the developer will be working with the County to help secure a fire station site along Indian River Blvd. north of 45th Street. (14) Energy These conditions require an energy efficient project design. (15) Transportation All transportation conditions have been established based upon the results of an extensive traffic analysis, and all of these condi- tions have been agreed to by the County, T.C.R.P.C. and FDOT. The entire project (and any portion thereof) is tied to the construc- tion and completion of Indian River Boulevard from S.R. 60 to 53rd Street, as well as other traffic improvements. Monitoring re- quirements are included to continually update the traffic analy- sis. Also, any delay in the projected project completion schedule will require re -analysis of the traffic impacts and provisions for any needed additional improvements. - Substantive Changes from T.C.R.P.C. Recommendations - A. Condition 13: The T.C.R.P.C. prohibition of bumper stops conflicts with current County parking requirements in that either bumper stops or curbs are required by the County to ensure internal traffic control and safety. Condition 13b. has been modified from the T.C.R.P.C'. recommendation to ..._ reflect the fact that the Countyrevise bumper stop requirements. However, as proposed, -bumper stops are not prohibited by the D.O. B. Condition 14: The T.C.R.P.C. prohibition of reducing the water table at any location on site could conflict with a system that could be approved by the St. John's River Water Management District (S.J.R.W.M.D.) to raise the water table along the eastern portion .of the site (towards the fresh- water/saltwater interface) and lower the water table along the western portion of the site. The condition has been modified to require that there will be no net change in the water table for the site as a whole. C. Condition 32: The T.C.R.P.C. condition inadvertently omitted some required traffic improvements; these have been added to the proposed D.O. Also, the U.S. 1/53rd Street signalization condition has been modified to reflect the fact that FDOT currently will not permit full signal operation (flashing yellow only) until actual traffic increases and warrants are met. Thus, the mall will need to be opened and attract/ generate traffic before warrants for signalization are actually met and full signal operation commences. The condition has been modified to tie-in the requirements to the appropriate steps within the County's development approval and monitoring process. )FEB 28 1989 23 BOOKFACE 243 FEB 2 8 1989 BOOK f',{CES Finally, Condition 32e. has been expanded from the T.C.R.P.C. condition to include an alternative to 32e.1. Thus, if Condition 32.e.1., making Royal Palm Boulevard a one-way pair, does not get local (City) approval, then 32.e.2. would automatically become the effective condition. The County staff and T.C.R.P.C. staff have reviewed and approved Condi- tion 32.e.2. as an alternative to 32.1.1. °SUMMARY All impacts determined during the ADA review have been addressed in the proposed D.O. with some modifications to the T.C.R.P.C. recommendations. County staff has sent the T.C.R.P.C. staff a copy of the proposed preliminary D.O. Comments from T.C.R.P.C. staff regarding modifications have been received. County staff feels that all recently received T.C.R.P.C. comments have been adequately addressed with'the exception of Condition 13b: the County has not prohibited the use of wheel stops. County staff (all departments, including the Attorney's Office), the Sheriff's department, the South County Fire District, and the Indian River County School Board have indicated no objection to the approval of the proposed D.O. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the proposed D.O. subject to the following conditions: 1. approval of the necessary land use amendment; and 2. approval of the necessary rezoning request. Said D.O. is to become effective and is to be executed by the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners at such time that the above cited conditions are satisfied. Stan Boling, Chief of Current Development, advised that the Planning & Zoning Commission is recommending approval subject to the many conditions in the D.O. The proposed mall would be a little larger than the Orange Blossom Mali in Ft. Pierce, at 647,000 square feet. There would be 100,000 square feet in commercial out parcels, plus 64 multi -family residential units. There are some factors in the Development Order that are somewhat unique. The D.O. is broken down into 2 portions, the regional mall being one portion, and all the other out parcels and the residential development being the other portion. Basically, one condition says that something within the project has to start within 3 years of the effective date of the D.O. whether it is the mall or not. The other condition says that if the mall 24 4 doesn't start by December 31, 1993, the Board of County Commissioners has a 9 -month period to reconsider the Comp Plan amendment and the rezoning, and stipulates that no site plans can be submitted for approval in the period. Basically, if the mall doesn't go forward on this site, which has some 80 acres of commercial zoning, the Commission may want to reconsider whether or not they want to go into other types of commercial uses. Commissioner Eggert noted that it states that the Board has to reconsider the matter, and also that the D.O. would terminate and they would have to go through the D.R.I. process if the mall was to go forward. However, the land use and zoning would stay in place unless the Board did something about it. Mr. Boling advised that an addition was made to the first sentence in Section 2.a on Page 3 of the D.O. After "pursuant to Section 380.06, Florida Statutes," add "unless work has commenced on the regional commercial facility (mall) as defined in 2.b. (below) within 3 years from the effective date of the D.O." With that addition, it means that within 3 years something has to happen, either the mall has to start construction or the out parcels. If the mall happens before the out parcels, fine. That will satisfy that condition. Chairman Wheeler was concerned that their plan would be kept active if at any time during that 3 -year period they built some kind of a commercial structure on one of the out parcels. He emphasized that we are rezoning this with the primary thought of it being a regional mall. Mr. Boling pointed out that there are two thresholds. One is a 3 -year threshold which would take place 3 years from now in 1991, and that is that something has to begin on the site, and it doesn't have to be the mall. The other threshold is that if the mall has not started by the end of 1993, the D.O. approval terminates. 25 FEB 28 1989 BOOK 76 N,:E245 Pr" FEB 2 8 1989 Boob 6 F'GE 4 Commissioner Eggert felt that when the T.C.R.P.C. reviewed this development, the whole thrust was towards getting something going on the mall first, not the out parcels. Commissioner Scurlock hoped that we have defined this well enough so that we don't run into a situation where we have to decide whether one piling or one slab is sufficient progress. He wanted to see it clearly defined so that we keep things on track and substantial progress is made. Mr. Boling noted that the D.O. defines "substantia,I progress" as placing of a permanent structure, other than a mobile home, on the subject commercial out parcels or residential developments such as the pouring of slabs or footings or any work beyond the stage of excavation, clearing, or earthwork. Commissioner Scurlock had a problem with that, because he felt that what the Board considers substantial progress is the installation of plumbing, electricity, roofing, etc. There have been cases where the builder went in periodically and laid a slab or poured a footer. With such minimal effort from the builder, the Board of County Commissioners gets stuck with residents coming in and screaming at us because the project isn't completed. Director Keating suggested that in this case it could be tied to specific milestones such as framing, plumbing, electricity, etc., by client permit on a certain date. Commissioner Scurlock still maintained that "substantial progress" needs to be better defined, and Commissioner Eggert wanted to see "structure" defined as "completed building", because that is what we are talking about. Commissioner Scurlock suggested that for the out parcels we give a specific time between commencing construction and getting a Certificate of Occupancy. He assumed that since the mall will take more time, they probably would be getting partial C.O.s in some cases. 26 Mr. Boling pointed out that the 1993 date was the developer's projection and that all of their analyses, especially their traffic analysis, was based on the mall being finished by December 31, 1993. Commissioner Scurlock wanted staff to put in a little better language to make sure that the project not only commences, but is completed in a timely fashion. Mr. Boling understood that Commissioner Scurlock was talking about C.O.s for development on the out parcels, and asked if the Board wished to insert anything about the out parcels along U.S. #1 in the commercial area. Chairman Wheeler just wanted it clearly understood where we want to go with this, because while we are all in agreement now, sometimes the picture changes a year or so later, and he didn't want that to happen. Commissioner Bird understood that Chairman Wheeler is saying that the development of the out parcels does not constitute proper construction of the mall itself, and that the out parcels are separate. Chairman Wheeler felt that if the mall is never a reality, we may not want to see development of commercial property back along 53rd Street. U.S. #1, however, is another story because it is already commercial. Commissioner Eggert felt that if it had to be rezoned, we would put it back somewhat the way it is. Chairman Wheeler wanted to see Indian River Boulevard stay clear of commercial development as much as possible, and Commissioner Scurlock said that is why he raised the question of the Boulevard bisecting the multi -family property. He guaranteed that once that key intersection is established, there is going to be pressure for it to develop as commercial. Commissioner Wheeler felt we could find some mixed use for that property, and Commissioner Eggert felt it may be a good place for PRO. 27 FEB 28199 800K 76 TALE 247 FEB 281989 6001( fQIr.0248 � Commissioner Scurlock emphasized that is why he would like staff to address that now instead of later, because what has happened all over the country is that shopping plazas develop just outside of the mall itself. Steve Henderson, attorney representing the developer, advised that it is most likely that the out parcels will start development after the commencement of the regional mall; however, the developer doesn't want to lose the flexibility. The total acreage for the out parcel development is approximately 10 acres compared to the existing commercial zoning of about 15 acres. Although there is somewhat of a diminishment, they understand the Board's concern about development outside the current boundaries of that zoning. Continuing with the D.O., Mr. Boling advised that another change was made on Page 4 of the D.O. under Completion of Construction. The last sentence was changed from "the developer shall update the estimated completion date within every annual report" to read "the developer shall state the reasons for any changes made". Mr. Boling next addressed the landscaping and drainage conditions, and Commissioner Scurlock had a very serious concern about the Main Relief Canal to the north as he understood that the project is not within the Indian River Farms Drainage District. He didn't believe it is clearly stated that stormwater management will be maintained on site and that there will be no discharge into the canal or the river. He had a problem with the language under Item 12 on Pages 61-63, and wanted it to be very clear that the Board will not approve any discharge into the Indian River or the Main Relief Canal. Commissioner Scurlock was concerned that when we get two years down the road somebody will say that under Item 12 on Page 61-63 there is talk about the site meeting minimum standards and receiving waters accepting this. It gives the impression that there is some intent that if it meets some standard, and if the St. Johns Water Management 28 District approves it, they can dump it into the receiving body. He wanted it to state somewhere in there that it is the intent of Indian River County not to permit any discharge into the Indian River via the Main Relief Canal. Director Keating stated that they could put that in. Under Fire Protection, Commissioner Eggert noted that staff's memo states that the developer will be working with the County to help secure a fire station site along Indian River Boulevard north of 45th Street. She didn't know whether or not Indian River Boulevard would be the right place for a station. She hoped that sometime soon, with the North County Fire District moving their stations around, we could get some kind of an overall plan for fire stations in the county. Commissioner Scurlock suggested that rather than getting site specific, we indicate that there would be a contribution towards fire protection, which would give the County the flexibility of acquiring a piece of land somewhere else and building a fire facility there. Commissioner Bird agreed that we would want that flexibility since the Winter Beach station is very close to this site. Commissioner Scurlock asked if we could structure the language such that they will work with us and will, in fact, make a reasonable contribution for their share of fire protection if it is demonstrated that there is a need, but Mr. Boling pointed out that the existing language in 27.b leaves it rather open. Assistant County Attorney Bill Collins felt that the County is limited by the D.O.I. Statutes which say that effective July 1, 1986, a local government cannot include as a D.O. condition for a D.R.I. any requirement that the developer contribute or pay for land acquisition for construction of or expansion of public facilities or portions thereof, unless the local government has enacted a local ordinance which would require other developments FEB 2 E i989 29 BOOK 7b FACE 24 FEB 28 1989 BOOK d F'AE5O not subject to the D.R.I. Section, to contribute proportionate share of funds, land, or public facility necessary to accommodate the impact. Commissioner Scurlock felt that maybe we will enact such an ordinance before the project is finished. Commissioner Scurlock was also concerned about the amount of water storage capacity required for fire flow. He pointed out that Grand Harbor is committed to providing some storage, and he hoped that this developer would work in conjunction with them to build enough storage for both projects. That is what the Utilities Department prefers rather than any alternatives. Mr. Boling advised that the applicant's attorney, Steve Henderson, has requested in writing an additional sentence to 27.a under Fire Protection: At the end of the commitment to the 250,000 gatlons or more water storage, add "not withstanding the foregoing, the County Utilities Department may approve other facilities to provide the flow need for fire protection." Utilities Director Terry Pinto is not in favor ofadding this sentence, as he feels it could conflict with the utilities' master plan for this area. Therefore, it is staff's recommendation that the sentence not be added. Attorney Collins pointed out that there is a provision that the local government and the developer can enter into capital contribution funding agreement as part of the D.R.I. Development Order to reimburse the developer or a successor for voluntary contributions paid in excess of his fair share. In other words, if we do not have something in place right now, and they want to front end the cost of getting utilities to their project, there can be agreements that other people would reimburse them as they came on line. Commissioner Scurlock felt it is up to them to work on that since their insurance costs are going to be dictated by what kind of fire protection they have. If they do not meet fire flow and 30 have no paid fire response, their rating is significantly different. Attorney Collins emphasized that if the D.O. does not have a provision for adequate facilities to provide the water flow for fire protection, the D.O. cannot be approved under the Statutes. However, this D.O. has the recommendation that the developer participates in the Grand Harbor tank. Mr. Boling explained that the way it is worded is that capacity is available to the project. It doesn't have to be just for that project, it can be a shared capacity situation, which is what we anticipate happening. With respect to the transportation conditions, Commissioner Scurlock didn't understand why the intersection of U.S. #1 and 23rd Street was excluded from the analysis since it was so important when we did the Grand Harbor DO1, as was the capacity allocation of the two bridges and the one-way pair (Royal Palm Boulevard and Royal Palm Way. Mike Byrd from Kimley-Horn & Associates, traffic engineering consultants for Harbor Town, explained that they looked at the impact on roads or intersections where the project impact was less than 5% of the level of service "D", peak hour, peak season capacity. They looked at the intersection of U.S. #1 and 23rd Street and determined that the project would not have a significant impact. Commissioner Scurlock was concerned that the accumulative impact of the proposed mall and Grand Harbor would go over the 5% impact. Mr. Byrd pointed out that all new development in the county is going to impact that intersection to some extent. Public Works Director Jim Davis felt we were protected at that intersection since both the Grand Harbor D.R.I. and this D.O. provides for monitoring traffic on U.S. #1. Once Phase I of Grand Harbor reaches the threshold of 14,000 total trips, they have to do a monitoring study of the system, that intersection 31 FEB 2 8 1989 L POOK 16 FAGS 251 FED 28 1989 BOOK 111 FACE 252 specifically. If there is a problem there, they would have a commitment or the project could not proceed until that problem was solved. He believed there is similar language in the Harbor Town D.O., particularly if they don't finish construction by 1993. Mr. Boling pointed out that specific language is not included in this D.O., but it could be added. Commissioner Bird believed that Indian River Boulevard will take traffic off of U.S. #1, not add to it, and Director Davis explained that Phase IV of the Boulevard has to be under contract before the development can pull a building permit. That was not a condition in the D.O. for Phase 1 of Grand Harbor, and he felt satisfied that we have control. Commissioner Eggert wanted staff to check with the City to see if it is their intent to pursue a one-way pair for Royal Palm Boulevard and Royal Palm Way, because if it is not, that language should not be in the D.O. Mr. Boling understood that it had not been removed entirely from the City's intent, and Commissioner Scurlock felt that the heat had been turned up, that's all. With respect to the conflicts with the T.C.R.P.C., Mr. Boling advised that basically we have worked out just about everything except for the requirement of bumper stops in the mall parking lots. The Regional Planning Council has a concern that in this situation bumper stops would hamper the proper cleaning of the parking lots. Commissioner Bowman preferred to see curbs with vegetation and tree islands, while Commissioner Scurlock was mainly concerned about maintaining traffic circulation in the belt way around the parking lot area, and pointed out that bumper stops prevent drivers from riding around recklessly. 32 Commissioner Bird felt the bumper stops were not attractive, especially when they are broken up or moved, and Commissioner Eggert believed there are ways to do it and that fighting a battle over bumper stops is ridiculous. Mr. Boling advised that staff is recommending that the requirement be left in and addressed by the Regional Planning Council. Attorney Henderson suggested that the Board hold up the transmission of the D.O. to the T.C.R.P.C. to allow sufficient time to address this issue, perhaps in the form of an amendment to the county ordinances. Mr. Boling repeated that it is staff's recommendation to leave the requirement in and address it tater at the T.C.R.P.C. Given the number of things we would like to look at, and there are some alternatives especially with the outparcels, Mr. Boling suggested continuing this public hearing for possibly 2 weeks. He wished to come back to the Board with specific wording on the number of changes so that staff doesn't end up with too much discretion in these matters. Commissioner Scurlock asked if that was too much of a time restriction on the D.O., and Mr. Boling explained that the D.O. doesn't become effective until the Comp Plan amendment and the rezoning come back from Tallahassee and another public hearing is held for final adoption of both the land use change and the rezoning. Attorney Henderson wished to get some form of final approval today if possible. If the main concern is the provision relating to good faith continuation of construction, he pointed out that the County has pretty good coverage in its ordinances concerning the issuance of site plans. He advised that they are willing to agree to "continuous construction, once started" or some other language we could agree to that would fill that bill. FEB 2 s 1989 33 BOOK 76 rAc[ 253 FEB 2 8 1989 LOQ 0 DACE254 Commissioner Scurlock did not have any trouble at all in defining "continued construction", because the goal is to have a completed structure that can be occupied. Attorney Henderson noted that the D.O. includes completion deadlines. Commissioner Bird pointed out that it is no secret that we have another group that has expressed an interest in developing a regional mall in this county, and he has met with both these groups, as he was sure other Commissioners have. Both groups realize that there is not room in this county for two regional malls, and he has told both these groups that the people of this county need a regional mall and that he did not have a strong preference of who builds it or where it gets built. This group has been on a timetable which has gotten them here first, and he was ready to approve whatever there is here today. However, he was a little bit concerned that we are talking about not even starting construction until 1993 and total construction completion until 1996, which is 7 years from now. He also was concerned that by going ahead and granting these approvals today we would slam the doors in the eyes of our staff or ourselves on the possibility of anybody else starting the process of building a regional mall. He emphasized that another group might even be able to come in here and beat the construction timetable that this developer has outlined here today. Commissioner Eggert understood that they don't sign up stores until they actually have their site plans and permits. It could happen that we could approve two malls, since it has to come through the D.R.I. process. Commissioner Scurlock noted that we could have requests for several malls, and all of them would have to go through the same process and demonstrate that they have met all our requirements. However, it would be their economic decision of how many malls this area can support. That is the reason he was concerned about making these timeframes very specific. 34 Chairman Wheeler emphasized that because of the economical question of whether this area could support more than one mall, he did not want to see any of the outparcels developed before the mall. Our intent is a mall, and if they are not going to build a mall, the outparcels should be left alone. That way we wouldn't be locked in to one mall over another. He just didn't want to see us start opening up areas to commercial development that normally wouldn't be suitable for commercial development. Director Keating advised that staff has been working with both of these groups and feels that, both sites are suitable for a regional mall. Staff had the same concerns that the Board has expressed in that they didn't feel it was appropriate for staff or the county to be in a position of dictating market choices. That is one of the reasons the D.O. provides the ability for the property on this site to revert to its prior zoning and land use designation. Commissioner Scurlock understood then that we have only so much acreage that is going to be available for commercial, and that it is being tracked, and that until this project receives final approvals, we have not reduced that acreage down to a point where somebody else could not come in and submit for a regional mall. Commissioner Bird was pleased to see that we are keeping the door open and all our options open. With respect to Chairman Wheeler's concern about the outparcel development, Attorney Henderson advised that his client would like to retain the flexibility of perhaps commencing an outparcel before the start of construction of the main mall, but would restrict that area to the present commercial zoning. Chairman Wheeler stated that he would be more comfortable with that. Chairman Wheeler opened the Public Hearing, and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. There being none, he closed the Public Hearing. FEB 281989 3 5 8001( 76 FACE 255 FEB 2 8 1989 EVA /) fr{uE 256 Director Keating asked if the Board wanted any more specific criteria on the commencement of construction, continuation of construction, or a timetable for C.O. for the regional mall, and the Commissioners indicated that they would. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously approved the Harbor Town D.O., subject to the Planning Dept. bringing it back to the Board for verification of final language at a time certain in the meeting of March 14, 1989. With regard to the matter of requiring bumper stops in the mall parking lots, Mr. Boling anticipated that the applicant will propose an amendment to the zoning ordinance PUBLIC HEARING - CZARNECKI REQUEST FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPROVAL OF A USED VEHICLE SALES/U-HAUL RENTAL FACILITY 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 Beath. Indian River County. Florida 140110E OF IRMO IIARING Notice el Odle hewing eimerw�l ler . used vehicle • . • • —• • " . sales ted18y. The alibied pity is Mew* owned by KM Edward Czarnecki end Is betted at thway o PPORTION OFoGp1YBRMYIENT LOT 4. SECTION 7 AND GOVERNMENT LOT 1, SECTION a. TOWNSHIP 31 SDU1FIs • RANGE 39 EAST BE11IO snore PARTICULAR.Y OESCRt8E0 AS FOL- LOWS: FROM THE INTERSECTION OF. THE CENTERLINE OF OLD O9aE HIGH- WAY (e 68.0 FOOT RIGHT OF WAY) AND THE SOUTH UNE OF THE 11041714 ONE-HALF OF GOVERNMENT LOT 1. SECTION 8. TOWNSHIP 31 80uTH. RANGE 39 EAST. INDIAN RIVER COUN- TY. FLORIDA. RUN WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH 1.11E OF THE NORTH ONE- -- HALF OF GOVERNMENT LOT 1. ADM- , TANCE OF 34.97 FEET TO THE WEST- ERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF SAID OLD. DIXIE HIGHWAY. AND TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE WREN DE- - SCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND. THENCE COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER: STATE OF FLORIDA Before the undersigned authority personally appeared J. J. Schumann. Jr. who on oath eaye that he Is Business Manager of the Vero Beach Press -Journal, a daily newspaper published 8t Vero Beach in Indian River County. Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement. being a 13.40 In the matter of (,.�.�'.i.24/ig--tJat. In the _ Court. was Pub- s Baked In said newspaper in the Issues 01 t.../ 19SYY 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, tor a period of one year next preceding thektrst ptrhlioation of the attached copy of advertisement; and atitant further says that he has neither paid nor prormsed any person. firm or corporation any discount. rebate. commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in the said newspaper.. Sworn to and subscribed before me this CONTINUE WEST ALONG BALD SOUTH -HALF OF GOVOVERNRNMENT LTHE OT T1 am GOVERN- MENT LOT 4 A DISTANCE OF 291.13 FEET TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 1 (A 120. FOOT RIGHT OF W__ AY) THENCE RUN NORTH 28.11• wear ALONG SAID EASTHIGHWAY 140. 1 AA RIGHT OF DISTAD U.S. 152.93 FEET; THENCE RUN EAST A DISTANCE OF 311.60 FEET TO THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY Of OLD DIXIE HIGHWAY: THENCE RUN SOUTH 1/•80'08" EAST ALONG SAID WEST- ERLY RIGHT OF WAY A DISTANCE OF 145.0 FEET 10 THE POINT OF BMW ' NINO. A public heeling et which panes le Mimed end citizen shill heldWbh�aereele an to be heard, vrillmisslonereoIndian Slim Couny, Flue. bnme County Commission Chamber, of the Comity Admi dstradon Bending. boated al 1840 250h. Street. Vero Beach. Florida. on Tuesday. Feteo- dry 28.1989. el9:O5.em. Anyone whom (Limy wish to appeal any ded- T 3 don which may be made el this meeting Mil . (Business Mtjrlager) need toe a that a verbatim recant or aro pro- . ) _.il Is made wWcr Includes VA tea0innony '`.! .t .... upon which the appeal will be ...,.....i...•• U , • :'`...!,•:.....;.," n Hwer t.ounly. trondal' based. laden River h County ,. IBEAuttio•...r'.3rf:. °.�rw.',l.. ». Fsb.B.1988• -s•GmyWIMNm. t.. ... 36 The Board reviewed the following memo dated 2/20/89: TO: James E. Chandler County Administrator DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: Robert M. Keati g Community Devel•pmeD' ector THROUGH: Stan Boling, ICP Chief, Current Development FROM: Robert E. Wiegers7` Staff Planner, Current Development P DATE: February 20, 1989 SUBJECT: ED CZARNECKI'S REQUEST FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPROVAL FOR A USED VEHICLE SALES/U-HAUL RENTAL FACILITY It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at its regular meeting of February 28, 1989. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: ED CZARNECKI, owner of the subject property, has submitted a minor site plan application as part of a request for special exception approval for a used vehicle sales/U-Haul rental facility in the CG, General Commercial District. The subject property is located at 11420 U.S. Highway #1. Pursuant to Section 25.3 of the Zoning Code, Regulation of Special Exception Uses, the Board of County Commissiners is to consider_ the appropriateness of the requested use based on the submitted site plan and the suitabilityof the. site for that use. The Board of County Commissioners,after a recommendation by the.Planning_and Zoning Commission, approves, approves with conditions, or denies the request and in doing so may attach any conditions and safe- guards necessary to assure compatibility of the use with the surrounding area. At its regular meeting of January 12, 1989, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend to the Board of County Commissioners that special exception approval of the used vehicle sales/u-haul rental facility be granted with the condition outlined at the end of this report. An analysis of the submitted site plan is as follows: ANALYSIS: 1. Property Size: 41,300 sq. ft. 2. Area of Development: 13,150 sq. ft. 3. Zoning Classification: CG, General Commercial 4. Land Use Designation: Commercial Node 37 FEB 2819$9 L_ BOOK 76 F GE 25 j FEB 2 8 1999 BOOK 76 F'Ar.,F 258 5. Existing Use: The site is currently being used for an automotive repair shop that has been in existence for many years. Pursuant to an administrative determination made by the Planning Department, a u -haul rental facility has been classified in the same category as used vehicle sales (the most similar listed use category), therefore requiring special exception approval in the CG zoning district. 6. Site Improvements: With this plan the applicant is construc- ting site improvements that will bring this site substan- tially into conformance with current County site plan requirements. These improvements include off-street paved parking areas (where none existed before), an improved stormwater management design, new landscaping, and a marginal access road that will connect to the adjacent properties in the future. To ensure that the proposed development accommodates existing site parking demand, the six (6) easterly spaces must be designated as generalparking only; the four (4) westerly spaces are to be used for storage/parking of rental vehicles. 7. Surrounding Zoning and Land Use: North: Vacant/CG, General Commercial South: Vegetable Market (under construction)/CG, General Commercial East: Indian River Drive & Residence/RM-6 Multi -Family Residential West: U.S. Highway 1/Vacant 8. Ordinance requirements for used vehicle sales [Sec. 25.1(V)3]: a. No such establishments shall be permitted on a lot of record having less than 10,000 sq. ft. in a CG district or 15,000 sq. ft. in a CH district; b. All vehicular sales and off-street parking areas shall have paved surfaces which meet the standards of Section 24 (f) lor2; c. No vehicular sales area or structure shall be located closer than 25' to any property line; d. The site shall provide for separation of vehicular sales areas and off-street parking areas; and e. All designated sales areas shall provide for a minimum of 300 sq. ft. per vehicle. Drives and maneuvering areas shall be designed to permit convenient on-site maneuvering of the vehicles. The applicant submitted a minor site plan which has been approved by the County's Technical Review Committee and which shows all existing and planned improvements on this property. Staff review has verified that all applicable site plan requirements and requirements of Section 25.1(V)3 have been met. 38 IMP RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners: 1. Grant special exception approval of the used vehicle sales/ u -haul rental facility subject to the condition that the proposed six (6) easterly spaces be designated for use as general parking only, prohibiting the use of these spaces for parking/storing rental vehicles. Commissioner Eggert asked if opaque screening would be required between this and the multi -family residential on Indian River Drive. Stan Boling, Chief of Current Development, explained that all this development is very close to U.S. #1 and there is sufficient screening now between Indian River Drive and this project. Chairman Wheeler opened the Public Hearing, and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. There being none, he closed the Public Hearing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously granted Ed Czarnecki's request for special exception approval for a used vehicle sales/U-Haul rental facility, subject to parking conditions as set out in the above staff recommendation. PUBLIC HEARING - DENNIS L. SMITH, INC.'S REQUEST FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPROVAL TO OPERATE PHASE II OF A SAND MINE AT 17TH STREET S.V./27TH AVENUE 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: 39 FEB 2 8 1989 8001( 76 [ALE 259 FES 2 81989 VERO BEACH PRESS -JOURNAL Published Daily Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER: STATE OF FLORIDA Before the undersigned authority personally appeared J. J. Schumann, Jr. who on oath says that he is Business Manager of the Vero Beach Press•Journal, a daily newspaper published at Vero Beach in Indian River County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being a in the matter of in the _ // Court, was pub- lished in said newspaper in the issues of,;f2GCQ4.: /7.1r, r� Affiant further says that the said Vero Beach Press -Journal is a newspaper published at Vero Beach, in sajd Indian River County, Florida. and that the said newspaper has heretofore been continuously published in said Indian River County, Florida, each daily and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Vero Beach, in said Indian River Coun- ty, Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first publication Of the attached copy of advertisement; and affiant further says that he has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate. commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in the said newspaper. Sworn to and subscribed before me this (SEAL) eici 4' ,_._ day of ✓..rj d( -D 19 e, • y . .. :> 1—'4'7\nn\_ V „.:•1i : 1 i..- v -,"--;,,,,,14,....._.„, -• i Alliiusiness Manager) 1 The • r , In Ian Iver ovnty, ori ate^ BOOK lh FAcE2,60 NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING Notice of hearing to consider the gran of special exception approval for a sand mine. subject property is presently owned by John and Barbara Tripson. 4 The subject property Is described as TRACT 2 AND THE NORTH 250 FEET. OF TRACT 7, SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 33 SOUTH, RANGE 39 EAST, ACCORD- ING TO THE LAST GENERAL PLAT OF LANDS OF THE INDIAN RIVER FARMS • COMPANY FILED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 25, PUBLIC RECORDS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA; SAID LANDS NOW LYING AND BEING IN IN- DIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA. A public hearing at which parties in Interest and citizens shall have an "opportunity to be heard, will be held by the Board of County Com- missioners In the County Administration Build • - ing, located at 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, Florida on Tuesday, February 28, 1989. at 9:05 a.m. Anyone who may wish to appeal any decision which may be made at this meeting will need to ' ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which includes the testimony and evi- , dence upon which the appeal will be based. INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS By: s -GARY WHEELER CHAIRMAN Feb. 8.1989 Notary Public, State of Florida My Commission Expires June 29, 19119 t3ondid 'broker Fain - tnsuronca, Inc Board reviewed the'foliowing memo dated 1/27/89: TO: James E. Chandler County Administrator DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: obert M. Ke tint AICP Community Development Director THROUGH: Stan Boling, AICP Chief, Current FROM: John W. McCoy Staff Planner, Development DATE: January 27, 1989 urrent Development SUBJECT: DENNIS L. SMITH, INC.'S REQUEST FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPROVAL TO OPERATE PHASE II OF A SAND MINE AT 17TH STREET S.W./27TH AVENUE It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at its regular meeting of February 28, 1989. 110 DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS DENNIS L. SMITH, INC., on behalf of JOHN R. AND BARBARA S. TRIPSON, has submitted a request to receive special exception approval for a sand mining operation ("Phase II") located in the RS -3, Residential Zoning District. Because a portion of the property is residentially zoned, special exception use approval is required. The proposed mine is located on the south side of 17th Street S.W., approximately 1400' west of 27th Avenue. The applicant received approval for Phase I of the mining opera- tion (located entirely with in the A-1 zoning district) at the December 15, 1988 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. The applicant is now seeking approval for Phase II, the portion that includes RS -3 property that is covered by the special exception use. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4 to 1 to recommend approval and directed staff to try and get more definite informa- tion on noise levels for the Board of County Commissioners. 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, zoning district criteria and the criteria set forth in the regulations for the specific land uses. The Board may attach any conditions and safeguards necessary to ensure compatibility of the use with the surrounding area. ANALYSIS: 1. Project Size: Phase I: 39.81 acres Phase I and Phase II: 47.46 acres 2. Area to be Excavated: Phase I: 12.6 acres Phase I and Phase II: 16.1 acres 3. Zoning Classification: Phase I: A-1 Phase I and Phase II: RS -3 & A-1 4. Land Use Designation: Phase I: LD -I Phase I and Phase II: LD -1 5. Estimated excavated Volume: Phase I: 610,919 cubic yards Phase I and Phase II: 822,431 cubic yards 6. Setbacks: Phase II: 150' from property lines 7. Depth of Mine: Phase II: 50' below natural grade (-29.0 N.G.V.D.) 8. Ground Water Table: In both phases the water table varies from one to four feet below natural grade. The agent has provided a sealed statement from a registered engineer stating this operation will have no adverse effect on ground water quality or quantity. 9. Method of Mining (Both Phases): The overburden will be removed down to the water table by conventional dry mining equipment, (i.e. backhoes, bulldozers, and trucks). 41 FEB 2 8 1989 BOOK 76 FACE 261 FEB 2 8 1989 ROOK FACE L.0% Once the water table is reached, the materials will be mined hydraulically by the use of a dredge, which siphons out the materials to stockpile and dry, and lets water drain back into the pit. The mining operation will achieve 100% recir- culation of water; thus, no dewatering will occur. 10. Restoration Plan: The applicant proposes the use of littoral zones with planted vegetation to create a lake from the remaining mining pit. This plan will conform to Section 25r(5) of Appendix A of the zoning code regarding mining reclamation. 11. Bond Requirements: Phase II: $ 8,650 compliance bond $ 3,500 restoration bond Both Phases: $47,460 compliance bond $16,100 restoration bond The applicant has indicated a completion date of January, 1994; these bonds should run through January of 1995 to ensure the work is complete and all restoration work is inspected and accepted by the County. 12. Roadway Protection: The applicant has agreed to install a paved apron at the access point to 27th Avenue with adequate site distance around the access point on to 27th Avenue and provide warning signs along 27th Avenue to alert traffic that trucks are entering the highway. The site plan conforms to all the requirements of Section 25(R) mining and excavation provisions. 13. Noise: The Planning and Zoning Commission has expressed some concerns over the level of noise generated by these op- erations. As a result of this concern, staff imposed a noise limit of no more than 90 dbl at one hundred feet from the property of the mining operation on Phase I. This specific level was derived through the research of county reference material. In response to the Planning and Zoning Commission request for additional information, staff visited another mine in full operation which uses a similar method of mining (24 hour hydraulic dredging). Staff took noise readings at this mine with a decibel meter and got readings in the 60 to low 70 decibel range. The 70 decibel range is comparable to the interior of a poor quality car at highway speeds, 85 dbl is what the Air Force considers safe working conditions. While 60-70 dbl's is not extremely loud, area residents have informed the County that the particular mine operation that was monitored could be heard late at night and in the early morning. This is probably due to a lack of background noises during these times. Under present regulations, there are no specific controls for noise abatement or duration of mining for sites in the A-1 zoning district. The Board of County Commissioners can attach additional or more restrictive conditions to the approval of this appli- cation which would limit thetime, level and intensity of the noise generated. These could be conditions such as restric- ting the noise level after or before a certain hour, requiring all equipment to be muffled, etc. Special Exception Criteria The following special land use criteria found in Section 25.1 of the zoning ordinance apply to the proposed Phase II: 1. Applicants operating in the A-1, Agricultural District, where the project does not abut a single-family residential dis- 42 MEI trict, shall not be limited to specific hours of operation unless a determination is made by the Planning and Zoning Commission concerning the need of limiting hours of operation due to the anticipated impact of the mining operation on surrounding properties. Applicants operating in residential zoning districts (as in the proposed Phase II) shall be permitted to operate between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays; operation on Saturday and Sunday and/or operation other than 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. may be permitted by the Board of County Commissioners if the impact of the mining operation on surrounding properties will not consti- tute a nuisance to the neighborhood. 2. A site plan meeting all requirements of Sections 23.1 and 23.2 of the County Zoning Code. 3. A reclamation plan including littoral zone plan and water quality management plan, as applicable. 4. All mining activities must comply with Section 25(r), Excava- tion and Fill, Appendix A, Zoning, of the County Code. 5. All mining sites shall have direct access to a.collector or arterial roadway; access from a roadway of lesser functional classification may be approved by the Public Works Director upon a finding that no significant adverse impactwill affect residential units on the subject road. 6. The site must not be located within one thousand (1,000) feet of any platted subdivision that is not serviced by public water. Regarding criterion #1, the applicant is requesting 24 hour operation of the mining project. Staff believes extended hours could be permitted, if the applicant takes steps to ensure that the mining operation will not produce noise great enough to constitute a nuisance to the surrounding property owners (i.e. does not trigger complaints from people who live in the area). Other than this request, the application meets all applicable criteria. RECOMMENDATION: Based on the analysis performed, staff• recommends that Board of County Commissioners approve the special exception use with the following conditions: 1. That prior to site plan release: a. The applicant shall post the necessary funds for the restoration and compliance bonds, these bonds shall not expire until the County has approved the reclamation of the mine. b. The applicant shall submit details of the 27th Avenue apron design that are acceptable to the County Engineer. 2. That prior to the issuance of a mining permit: a. The paved apron shall be installed along 27th Avenue as approved by the County Engineer. b. The sight distances along 27th Avenue shall be improved to 750' north and south of the access driveway on 27th Avenue. c. The proper signage shall be placed to alert motorists that trucks will be entering the highway. 3. During the operation of the mine, the applicant shall take all reasonable steps to minimize noise generated at the site. 4. A mining permit shall be issued conditionally for extended hours (no restriction on hours of operation); however, if valid complaints are received and verified in regard to noise generated outside of normally set operating hours, then the County can restrict the mine's operation to the normal operating hours set forth by the ordinance (7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday). 43 FEB 28 '1989 BOOK 76 GL.263 Ir" FEB 2 8 1989 BOON 76 4 Stan Boling, Chief of Current Development, pointed out that the fourth condition for approval is that through special exception the Board can open it up for 24-hour operation, which is what the applicant is requesting. Staff does not have a problem with that in this situation given the fact that this is not around a residential area. However, condition #4 does state that if there are complaints from surrounding neighbors, operations can be restricted through a mining permit. Commissioner Bowman asked if limiting the well drawdown to 1000 feet is enough, and Director Keating felt it would be because there would be no off-site discharge from the pumping. Everything is going to be recirculated. Mr. Boling explained that they are wet mining, not pumping out the pit. Commissioner Bowman asked how much of the abutting property is zoned at RS -3, and Mr. Boling confirmed that basically everything was at RS -3. Chairman Wheeler opened the Public Hearing, and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. There being none, he closed the Public Hearing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously granted special exception use subject to the conditions set out in the above staff recommendation. PUBLIC HEARING - GRAND HARBOR REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT ORDER 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: 44 VERO BEACH PRESS -JOURNAL Published Daily Vero Beach. Indian River County. Florida COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER: STATE OF FLORIDA Before the undersigned authority personally appeared J. J. Schumann, Jr. who on oath says that he is Business Manager of the Vero Beach Press -Journal, a daily newspaper published at Vero Beach in Indian River County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being a • in the matter of .JA1//t ,4441 in the Court, was pub- Iished 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 sajd 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 ftirther says that he has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in the said newspaper. Sworn to and subscribed before me this (SEAL) INDIAN RIVER COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Indian River County Board of County Commissioners hereby gives notice of a public hearing to be held at 9:05 a.m. on February 28, 1989 In the County Administration Building, lo- cated at 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, Florida. The subject of the hearing is to consider a change to amend the development order for the Development of Regional Impact known as Grand Harbor and determine whether the pro- posed change constitutes a substantial devia- tion subjecting the development to further DRI review, pursuant to Chapter 380.06(19) of the Florida Statutes. The petitioner is Grand Harbor, Inc. Said development order amendment request is to add to the overall Grand Harbor project an adjacent four (4) acre parcel to be used ss a golf maintenance facility for the two golf courses contained within the overall project (River Club golf course and the Grand Harbor golf course). The project location Is bound by 45th Street and 47th Street on the south, by the Indian River on the east, located east of U.S. *1 and located south of the North Relief Canal. This notice, being published at least 15 days prior to the public hearing and pursuant to Chapter 380.06(19) of the Florida Statutes, is being provided to the Department of Community Affairs of the State of Florida and to the Treas- ure Coast Regional Planning Council. Anyone who may wish to appeal any decision which may be made at this meeting will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceed- ings is made which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will be based. INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Feb. 13,• By-s- t� S. Wheeler, Chairman The Board reviewed the following memo dated 2/20/89: TO: James E. Chandler County Administrator DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: 4//�CJ Robert M. Rest g. Aerp Community Developmen meDirector FROM: Stan Boling, AA�CP Chief, Current Development DATE: February 20, 1989 SUBJECT: GRAND HARBOR DEVELOPMENT ORDER AMENDMENT REQUEST: DETERMINING LEVEL OF REVIEW It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at its regular meeting of February 28, 1989. FEB 28198 45 • 76PNG` Lr..6 mot( FEB 2 81989 800K FACE DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: In accordance with State DRI regulations, Grand Harbor, Inc. has applied for an amendment to the development order (D.O.) issued for the Grand Harbor DRI project. The request is to enlarge the overall project by adding a ±4 acre parcel that is adjacent to the project's existing boundaries. The new 4 acre parcel is to be used as a central golf maintenance facility to serve the project's River Club and Grand Harbor golf courses. The applicant wishes the request to be treated as as minor amend- ment, and has asserted that the change does not create a "substan- tial deviation". A substantial deviation requires a full regional review, the same as an original application. A minor amendment is only subject to local review and approval, with the usual oppor- tunity for the State or the Regional Planning Council to appeal any adopted amendment. Pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 380.06(19)(e)3, any addition of land to the project is presumed to constitute a "substantial deviation" unless the presumption is "...rebutted by clear and convincing evidence." Thus, the request must be reviewed as a substantial deviation unless the applicant can convince the State, the Regional Planning Council, and the County that the amendment is a minor, local matter and need not undergo a full regional review. The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, has in- formed County staff in writing that the request would not have significant regional impacts and that no further Regional Planning Council review of the request is warranted. The State, through the Department of Community Affairs, has verbally indicated that no further State review of the request is needed. Therefore, in essence the State and the Regional Planning Council have been convinced that the requested amendment does not create a substantial deviation. The Board of County Commissioners must now determine whether or not the requested change creates a substan- tial deviation. Regardless of the Board's determination, actual adoption of the requested amendment will be considered at another to -be -scheduled public hearing. ANALYSIS: The existing approved Grand Harbor development plan shows two separate golf maintenance facilities: one for each of the proj- ect's two golf courses. The DRI conceptual plan shows a 2.5 acre "Golf Maintenance" parcel located on the west side of Indian River Boulevard. The proposed amendment would add a ±4 acre parcel on the east side of Indian River Boulevard as shown in attachment #1. The 2.5 acre site originally designated for golf maintenance, for the time being, would be designated as open space. [NOTE: as a result of its initial amendment review, staff has recommended that the 2.5 acre site be re -designated as a future fire station site]. The assessment of the State and the Regional Planning Council is that no significant regional impact would result from the proposal and that no regional review is necessary. County staff concurs: the proposed change is minor in nature and will not significantly affect transportation, the environment, land uses, infrastructure, service demands, or other issues that would normally require regional review. Therefore, it is the opinion of County staff that the proposed D.O. amendment does not require regional review and can be handled through local review and adoption as a minor amendment. 46 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners determine that the Grand Harbor, Inc . ' s request to add a ±4 acre parcel to the overall Grand Harbor project area for use as a golf mainte- nance facility does not constitute a substantial deviation (as defined in Florida Statutes Chapter 380.06) and shall be reviewed and adopted as a minor amendment. Stan Boling, Chief of Current Development, explained that it is the opinion of the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council and the Dept. of Community Affairs that this is not something that would require regional review, and staff concurs. However, Assistant County Attorney Bill Collins has advised that according to State Statutes, the developers should be given an opportunity to convince the Board that the change is not substantial enough to require regional review. Chairman Wheeler opened the Public Hearing, and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Darrell McQueen, engineer representing Grand Harbor, advised that State Statutes stipulate that any addition of Land requires the developer to show that there is not a substantial deviation, and he believed that they have shown successfully to the T.C.R.P.C. and the DCA that this is not a substantial deviation. Part of the basis for that was that the 4 acres of land mass that they are adding to this development is to replace a use that they had there previously. Alt the golf maintenance will be put on this site. The 1.7 and 2.5 -acre tracts are being left as open recreation space. The drainage was considered previously in the Grand Harbor plan for off-site areas, and there should be no trouble with the drainage. Mr. McQueen stated that this addition does not meet any of the threshold listed in the Statutes for a substantial deviation. There being no others who wished to be heard, Chairman Wheeler closed the Public Hearing. 47 FEB 28198 FF— FEB FES 2 8 3989 ROOK lb F„t268 ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously determined that Grand Harbor's request to add a ±4 -acre parcel to the overall Grand Harbor project area for use as a golf maintenance facility does not constitute a substantial deviation (as defined in Florida Statutes Chapter 380.06), and shall be reviewed and adopted as a minor amendment. STATUS OF PARKING FOR MAIN LIBRARY Administrator Chandler reported that he and County Attorney Charles Vitunac met with representatives of the First Baptist Church this past week and also with Vero Beach City Manager John Little on the overall parking requirements and street vacations. This Sunday the church is scheduled to consider the lease for the parking lots that we need for the library parking, as well as the vacation of 22nd Street. The church would be required to sign the application with the County for the vacation of 22nd Street. The proposed agreement for leasing of the church parking lot would be for an indefinite term, but the church has insisted that there be a cancellation -with -notice clause within that lease. We have provided that a notice of cancellation be at least a minimum of 12 months. This impacts us on site plan approval with the City, as we would have to specify that if the lease was cancelled, we would provide parking space within 1000 feet of the library site. We are talking about 25% of our required parking, or about 24 spaces. We think we are sufficiently protected in that case, as we would look to the area to the east where we are looking at parking for the Courthouse. Another requirement of the City, once we vacate 22nd Street and until such time that we acquire Lot 9, is that we provide a traffic easement through that parking lot for vehicles to come down that alley. We have to provide access out of that area. In 48 addition, because of the parking requirements for the existing laundry, there is an internal circulation situation, the City wants to hold harmless and say we would be vacating that area. Since that circulation situation can and will be accommodated, Administrator Chandler did not see any problem with that. Administrator Chandler advised that those are the basic provisions they are proceeding with, and he pointed out how critical this is to our overall plan. Sunday the church will be considering the lease agreement for the parking and the joint application for the vacation of 22nd. In the meetings with the City, Mr. Little indicated that we will be all right in proceeding in this direction, so if the church approves it, we will put together the application for submission to the City. LEASED SPACE - CAPPELEN BUILDING The Board reviewed the following memo dated 2/21/89: DATE: FEBRUARY 21, 1989 TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS THRU: JAMES E. CANDLERS COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FROM: H.T. "SONNY" DEAN, DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES - SUBJECT: LEASED SPACE CAPPELEN BUILDING ,E-5,,AP I a4152/fq BACKGROUND: On January 31, 1989 the Board instructed staff to proceed with negotiating for additional space to be used by the Health Department. ,ANALYSIS: The County is presently, leasing one compartment (1472 square feet) of the subject three (3) compartment building. Mr. Cappelen has offered a second area in this building which is the same size of what is now under lease. At present we are paying $750.00 per month for the one compartment. Mr. Cappelen has offered the second area in a package deal for a total of $1400.00 per month. FEB 2 8 1989 49 Boos 76 F E 269 FEB 281989 ROGK It f4E 2 70 FUNDING: The Health Department has agreed to pay the cost to renovate this additional space to meet their specifications. Monies have been budgeted to pay the $750 monthly lease for the remainder of this fiscal year. There are no budgeted funds to cover the additional $650 monthly cost. RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends Board authorization for the Chairman to execute the attached lease of the two (2) compartments of the Cappelen Building on a - annual basis until the new Health Department building is constructed. It is also requested that staff be authorized to prepare a budget amendment that will cover the additional $650 per month, during the term of this lease. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Scurlock, the Board unanimously tabled this item for one week. PRESENTATION BY DARRELL McQUEEN OF PROPOSED REALIGNMENT OF A NORTHERN PORTION OF JUNGLE TRAIL Darrell McQueen, engineer for five developers along Jungle Trail, presented the following plan for realignment of a section of Jungle Trail north of CR -510: • i••:�'i .M• •::?int\.+.??:-??%a?.v?•?i?:�:•i:v:•�:•i?:•.�-::?: .. !�t°II..k..•1a��1�1btiii.EE��i�l�"'�:<:::;.......,.......................::A.?:>::N:?::«::<:;: k TO SEBASTIAN ATLANTIC.ri til '�.z ccn'.....---,-,,i,.......— z iF ••o of —I ,. No es es 4NoN .v.4N COUAS INIVsfesd 2:/ 4 •ti 4111111 HOMESITES . .: r \ INLET. \ \ /\i , p,` 20 ro v�r•01^ OCEAN v •. �� 00 • \ -4fn 0, \ r \‘ \ WABASSO �— ., BEACH .............. 50 MIN Mr. McQueen advised that the realignment would occur in the Town of Orchid for the Orchid Island development now under construction. There would be an 18 -foot dirt roadway, an 11 -ft. conservation easement on both sides of the road, a 20 -ft. buffer zone, and an additional 30 -ft. building setback. The realignment would affect north Jungle Trail about half a mile from County Road 510 where the road would meander 500-1,000 feet east of its present alignment for about a quarter mile and then be realigned 100 feet north until it intersects again with the original road. Mr. McQueen advised that the realignment will allow Orchid Island to fit in its Arnold Palmer golf course while providing a buffer of security and beauty for both motorists and the development's residents. Nothing would be done in that buffer except to replace the undesirable vegetation with native vegetation, or remove all all the undesirables and create a berm with new vegetation. Referring to the drawing of the plan, Mr. McQueen stated that this is typical of what would be in place and they would prepare and record a plat on what is shown here today. He noted that the Board recently instructed staff to do a maintenance map that will include the 18 -ft. of graded roadway, and with the 30 -ft. building setback, it puts the first building approximately 70 feet from the center line of Jungle Trail. There are no habitable structures abutting Jungle Trail throughout the Town of Orchid; it is primarily golf course and groves. Mr. McQueen advised that they will be meeting soon with the Planning staff regarding the proposed route through the Windsor Polo Club. Commissioner Bird felt the proposed realignment would make the northern portion of Jungle Trail more scenic and appealing, and Commissioner Scurlock pointed out that the realignment would result in a safer condition as it takes out some of the 90° angles in that northern portion of the road. Mr. McQueen noted that he is scheduled to give the same presentation to the Orchid Town Council later today. These plans FEB 2 8 1989 51 mil 76 ocE 271 FEB 2 81989 Uvw\ 1NJE272 also were given to Millie Bunnell, President of the Historical Society, but she has not given any input as yet. Returning to the plans for the proposed realignment, Mr. McQueen showed how Jungle Trail would meander through a virgin stand of live oaks which are probably 75-100 years old. It is a jungle look. A work crew has already cleared an 18 -ft. swath for the road. Approval to do the clearing was obtained by the Town of Orchid, but since Jungle Trail is a county road, the County Commission must approv a any realignment. Mr. McQueen explained that the clearing was done without removing any oak trees. If the realignment is not approved, the cleared path will be used as a walking trail for the development. He invited anyone that is interested in the realignment to walk the path themselves to decide. He felt this plan is good for the county and the developer, and couldn't imagine anyone not liking the realignment once they see it. The Commissioners thanked Mr. McQueen for his presentation of the proposed realignment. IRC BID #89-47 - DEMOLITION OF MAIN LIBRARY SITE The Board reviewed the following memo dated 2/20189: DATE: February 20, 1989 T0: Board of County Commissioners THRU: James E. Chandler, County Administrator H.T. "Sonny" Dean, Director Department of General Seivi FROM: Doaninick L. Mascola, CRO Manager Division of Purchasing SUBJ: IRC Bid No. 89-41' Demolition of Main Library Site / BACKGROUND The subject bid was properly advertised and seven (7) invitations were sent out. On January 25, 1989 bids were received. Three (3) contractors submitted proposals for the project. 52 ANALYSIS: Staff has reviewed the submittals to ascertain adherence to specifications. Graves and IJa11was the law bidder and met all the requirements. FUNDING: Monies for this project will come from the Main Library Construction budget. Total budgeted funds is $82,000 to cover demolition and associated fees. RECCMME VDATION: Staff recommends the award of a fixed contract for $19.400.00 'to the law bidder Graves and Hall for the subject project. Commissioner Eggert understood that the tow bid does not include Landfill fees, and General Services Director Sonny Dean confirmed that it did not. Chairman Wheeler asked if the $82,000 that was budgeted for this job included demolition and dumping fees, because he noticed that the $38,000 bid included dumping fees. Commissioner Eggert explained that it is for a few other things also, and Director Dean added that we had anticipated dumping fees. If we hauled everything to the Landfill, it would be in the neighborhood of $14,000. However, we do not intend to haul alt of it to the Landfill as there will be some clean debris which Road & Bridge can use in their various projects. We do not anticipate spending the $14,000. Chairman Wheeler asked what the remaining $50,000 was budgeted for, and Commissioner Eggert advised that it is for the demolition of the store and two houses. All the demolition on that site is included. FEB281989 MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, that the Board approve staff's recommendation to award a fixed contract for $19,400 to the low bidder Graves and Hall for the demolition of the main library. 53 BOOK 76 [AGE 273 FEB 2 8 1989 BOOK 6 f.��E 4 Under discussion, Commissioner Bowman wondered why all the bidders did not have the advantage of walking the site and consulting with the Superintendent of Building & Grounds, and Director Dean explained that everybody had that opportunity. We didn't require them to come, but we offered them the opportunity to come. Commissioner Bowman didn't feel that it looked quite right. Public Works Director Jim Davis advised that is standard procedure in pre-bid conferences. Usually, when you advertise for the bid, you advertise that there is a pre-bid conference and if they wish to come, they can, but they aren't required to come. Commissioner Eggert felt that perhaps it should be written up a little differently. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. The Motion passed by a vote of 4-1, Commissioner Bird dissenting. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 1840 25th Street Vero Beach, Florida 32960 BID TABULATION `Q' , BID NO.�► IRCBID89-47 DATE OF OPENING JAN. 25, 1989 BID TITLE DEMOLITION MAIN LIBRARY SITE ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRM XJ-i2L lM ai-41 TA a'D4,.c g 4Ar�/Lf�l'�i�% ,• 414 • -00 54 RETAINAGE RELEASE FOR ARCHITECT FOR GOLDEN SANDS PARK The Board reviewed the following memo dated 2116/89: TO: James E. Chandler, County Administrator THROUGH: James W. Davis, P.E., Public Works Director FROM: James D. White, P.E. Capital Project Manager SUBJECT: Retainage Release - ayes, Sudderth & Etheredge, Inc. Architect for Golden Sands Park DATE: February 16, 1989 DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS The Architect for the Golden Sands Park (Mayes, Sudderth & Etheredge, Inc.) project was recently discharged. The retainage balance on the contract earned, but unpaid is $841.64. The Architect has requested release of this money since he has been discharged. The unearned balance of the contract is not requested. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval to release the $841.64 retainage. Funds to come from Account # 310-143-572.033.13. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously approved the release of $841.64 retainage to Mayes, Sudderth & Etheredge, Inc., architect for Golden Sands Park, as recommended by staff. 55 FEB 2 8 1989 BOOK '76 F,„E 275 FEB 2 8 1989 FINAL ASSESSMENT 1) 22nd Avenue from 1st St. SW to 2nd St. and 2nd St. from 21st Ave. to 22nd Ave. 2) 1st St. SW from 20th to 21st Ave. 3) 126th St. (Havenview Dr.) Roseland Road to 79th Ave. BOOF. 76 f4E The Board reviewed the following memo dated 2/3/89: TO: The Honorable Board of County Commissioners THROUGH: James W. Davis, P.E. Public Works Director FROM: Michelle A. Gentile, C.E.T. Civil Engineer SUBJECT: Final Assessment 1) 22nd Avenue from 1st St. SW to 2nd St. and 2nd St. from 21st Ave. to 22nd Ave. 2) 1st St. SW from 20th to 21st Ave. 3) 126th St. (Havenview Dr.) Roseland Road to 79th Ave. DATE: February 3, 1989 DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS The paving of the above roadways have been completed. Listed below is a comparison of the preliminary estimate and the final costs to the homeowners by street. It is noted that all construction costs are under the original estimates: Prelim. Est. Final Cost 1) 22nd Avenue 100% $48,810.00 75% $36,606.00 2) 1st St.SW 100% $ 4,976.48 50%* $ 2,488.24 3) 126st St. 100% $62,970.00 75% $47,228.46 $34,795.45 $26,616.52 $ 4,578.42 $ 2,334.99 $38,348.01 $29,336.23 *1st St. SW is a secondary collector road and Property Owners are assessed 50% The final assessment roll has been prepared and is ready to be delivered to the Clerk to the Board. Assessments are to be paid within 90 days or in two equal installments, the first to be made twelve months from the due date and the second to be made twenty-four months from the due date at an interest rate of 12% established by The Board of County Commissioners. The due date is 90 days after the final determination of the special assessments. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS Since the final assessment to the benefited owners will be less than computed on the preliminary assessment rolls, the only alternative presented is to approve the final assessment rolls. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the final assessment rolls for the paving of the above mentioned roads be approved by The Board of County Commissioners and that they be transferred to the Office of the Clerk to the Board for collection. 56 ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously approved the final assessment rolls for the paving of the above listed roads, and authorized the transfer of the assessment rolls to the Tax Collector's Office for collection. FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLLS ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD RESOLUTION SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS TO 87TH STREET IN VERO LAKE ESTATES FROM 102ND AVENUE TO CR -510 The Board reviewed the following memo dated 2/17/89: TO: Honorable Board of County Commissioners THROUGH: James D. White, P.E. Acting County Engineere‘,.) FROM: Michelle A. Gentile, C.E.T. Civil Engineer SUBJECT: Public Hearing for Special Assessment for Paving and Drainage Improvements to 87th Street in Vero Lakes Estates from 102nd Avenue to C.R. 510 DATE: February 17, 1989 Description and Conditions On January 31, 1989 at the regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners, a Resolution was adopted providing for certain paving and drainage improvements to 87th Street from 102nd Avenue to C.R. 510. A separate resolution will need to be adopted to hold a Public Hearing to discuss the advisability, cost an amount of the assessment against each property owner. This Public Hearing has been scheduled for Tuesday March 21, 1989 at 9:05 A.M. in the County Commission Chambers. An assessment roll has been prepared and filed with the Board. Recommendations It is recommended that the resolution setting the time and place of the Public Hearing be approved. 57 FEB 2 8 1989 HOF 76 r1GE 277 FEB 2 8 1989 76 fri i 0 . C F®r A ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously adopted Resolution 89-24, scheduling a Public Hearing for March 21, 1989 on the special assessment for paving and drainage improvements to 87th Street in Vero Lake Estates from 102nd Avenue to CR -510. RESOLUTION 89_ 24 PUBLIC HEARING ' NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, will hold a Public Hearing at 9:05 AM on Tuesday March 21 , 1989 in the Commission Chambers located at 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, Florida to discuss the advisability, cost and the amount of the assessments against each property for paving and drainage improvements, located on 87th Street from 102 Avenue to C.R. 510 in Vero Lakes Estates. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at the same public hearing, the Board of County Commissioners shall also hear all interested persons regarding that proposed assessments contained in the preliminary assessment roll for the improvements described above. The preliminary assessment roll is currently on file with the Clerk to the Board. If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at this hearing, he will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. 58 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INI?IAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, the foregoing recitals are affirmed and ratified in their entirety. The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner Scurlock seconded by Commissioner who moved its adoption. The motion was Bird put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Chairman Gary C. Wheeler Aye Vice -Chairman Carolyn K. Eggert Aye Commissioner Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Aye Commissioner Margaret C. Bowman Aye Commissioner Richard N. Bird Aye and, upon being The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution passed and adopted this 28th day of February , 1989. BOARD OF OF INDIA By Q�Gd GAR 1 C. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA HEELER, Chairman • PAYMENT REQUEST FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES - KINGS HIGHWAY BRIDGE The Board reviewed the following memo dated 2/17/89: TO: James Chandler County Administrator FROM: James D. White, P.E. Acting County Enginee THROUGH: James W. Davis, P.E. Public Works Director SUBJECT: Payment Request for Engineering Services Kings Highway Bridge DATE: February 17, 1989 Description and Conditions The Kings Highway bridge over the North.relief canal is completed and Lloyd & Associates, Inc. has billed for Engineering Services 59 FEB 28 1989 L BOOK 76 F{CE 2 9 Pr - FEB 281989 during construction, including staking, inspection, contract administration, and some design modifications. The pre -construction services were payable without retainage in accordance with the terms of the contract. These terms were apparently approved because of the urgency of the project and the short design period (30 days). The contract is a bit vague regarding payment and retainage for construction related services. The total of these services is $9,220.50 of which $4,981.50 has been paid and $4,239.00 remains on the current billing. Recommendations and Funding Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners ratify the previous payment of $4,981.50 and authorize release of final payment of $4,239.00 for construction related services from Account #111-214-541-033.19. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously approved staff's recommendation as set out in the above memo. PAVING OF 17TH STREET S.W. FROM 20TH AVENUE TO 27TH AVENUE TO PROVIDE A SECOND ACCESS TO VERO BEACH HIGHLANDS The Board reviewed the following memo dated 2/17/89: TO: James E. Chandler, County Administrator FROM: James W. Davis, P.E.,, Public Works Director SUBJECT: Paving of 17th Street S.W. from 20th Avenue to 27th Avenue to Provide a Second Access to Vero Beach Highlands , • .• O • DATE: February 17, 1989 DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS Staff is finalizing the design of a second access road into Vero Beach Highlands along 17th Street SW between 20th Avenue and 27th Avenue (map enclosed). Existing physical features along 17th Street S.W. have presented several design problems that require eliminating certain existing road connections onto 17th Street S.W. so that thru traffic is not allowed to travel through the Oslo Park Subdivision. The proximity of the Indian River Farms Water Control District Sublateral Canal lying between the existing 17th Street S.W. road and a 60' wide road right-of-way is also a design consideration. 60 ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS Staff presents the following design alternatives: Alternative # 1 Connect the Vero Beach Highlands Roads (20th Ave. S.W. and 17th Lane S.W..) to 17th Street S.W. at 20th Avenue S.W. by culverting the sublateral canal at 20th Avenue S.W. So that traffic cannot use the internal roads within Oslo Park Subdivision, the following existing road closures are proposed: 1 - Close 20th Avenue S.W. at the north right-of-way line of 17th Street S.W. 2 - Close 20th Court S.W. at the north right-of-way line of 17th Street S.W. 3 - Close 21st Avenue S.W. at the north right-of-way line of 17th Street S.W. 4 - Close 22nd Avenue S.W. at the north right-of-way line of 17th Street S.W. 5 - Close 17th Street S.W. just east of 20th Avenue S.W. The Indian River Farms Water Control District has verbally indicated that the County can relocate the sublateral canal 60' to the south so that a 95' wide road right-of-way along 17th Street S.W. can be created. This alternative will allow a typical 4 -way, non -offsetting intersection at the 17th Street S.W./27th Avenue intersection. Since 27th Avenue is a State DOT roadway, permit issuance conditions requires good intersection design. Alternative No. 2 Construct the new roadway along 17th Lane S.W. (which is located south of the IRFWCD sublateral canal) to a point 200' west of 22nd Avenue S.W., west of which will be a gentle reverse horizontal curve to bend the road northerly to 17th Street S.W. To accomplish this alternative, approximately 600 L.F. of 60" culvert will be required and an approximate cost of $50,000. The IRFWCD has indicated to the County staff that they do not prefer to see such a long culvert bridging this section of canal and they may not permit it. If it is permitted, then 17th Street S.W. east of the crossing would be closed so that two roads do not merge into one road. With this alternative, approximately 1000 L.F. of the canal would also be relocated to the south. Alternative No. 3 It is possible to implement Alternative No. 2 with a lesser length of culvert, however, DOT minimum geometric standards would be difficult to meet unless a reduction in the design speed of the roadway is proposed. 61 FEB 2 8 1989 NOOK 76 ME 281 mire MEC .D MEE IME Fr - EEE 2 8 1989 POU 76F,, f "� .J RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUNDING It is recommended that Alternative No. 1 be approved for implementation. If this alternative is accepted, staff will immediately schedule a public hearing to close the five roads so that public notice is given. Funding in the amount of $80,000 has been approved from Fund 109 and Zone 6 Impact Fees. ATTACHMENT Map of Alternative # 1 • • oiy. • eel � LEGEND . """"*"'"' • PROPOSED 17th ST.SM.(22'WIDE) als•m• ....L NEW CANAL ALIGNMENT PROPOSED ROAD CLOSING =I K 9 30 0110 01 4 •," ;is ED - 9 sG Ys • I a . .I• • • • (BLARNEY) . r ( 3 9i -e) .. 9 y 0 0 911 s.1 02"3 Is.J IJs • k Jc Its • e1A� r . I$TN 9 w e i 2'•;� Ye i 1"..ai h • 11 Q r . . iA ,._ , 1 I f 'i � a io 2J 26 �4-'I t 2.e• DP Rth ST. S.W. =j1 •o:.o Ia W* Ir 3`,47.41-W IIQ"* j....alwriarri. rINsAIyarwsssinymsrNnorrs t--_ter--c -surb smrs rCANAL :REALIGNMENT ; b 9 J • REVISION (REVISION 11 • 1 1 111111.1.191112 E REVISION JAN. I. 1978 A REVISION JAN. 41973 N I JAN. 1. 1999 N J 1 JAN. 1. n93 F JAL 1.1979 9 JAN. 1,1973 n R 1 JAN. 4 9 JAN.I,I9SO C JAN.1.1978 9 I.1JAN.1.1985 IN JAN. 1.1991 0 JAN.1,1977 62 Public Works Director Jim Davis recommended that we hold a public hearing before any of the streets are closed, as he anticipated some complaints. He explained that the only way to segregate the Oslo Park intersection from the Vero Highlands intersection and still provide a second access out of the Highlands is to do some road closings. There are some alternatives, but Alternative #1 is the least costly, and that is what staff is recommending. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously authorized staff to schedule a public hearing on this matter. Chairman Wheeler asked what happened to the right-of-way that the County purchased south of 17th Street S.W., and Director Davis explained that the County purchased a 60 -ft. wide right-of-way south of the sub -lateral canal, which is to be used in conjunction with shifting the canal. Discussion ensued regarding alternatives to providing another access into Vero Highlands, and Director Davis agreed that it would be a very desirable alternative to relocate 17th Street S.W. west of 27th Avenue, south of the sub -lateral canal, to line up with our new right-of-way. However, Mr. Tripson, who owns those two tracts of land, has indicated that he is not willing to give up that right-of-way. Chairman Wheeler wished to see that explored as a fourth alternative, and Commissioner Scurlock suggested that we talk to Mr. Tripson again. Administrator Chandler advised that staff will bring all the alternatives to the Board one week before the public hearing is held. FEB 2 8 1989 63 BOOK 76 PAGE 283 FEB 2 8 1989 800K 76 Pa - 284 RIVER EDGE REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER TREATMENT PLANT The Board reviewed the following memo dated 2/15/89: DATE: FEBRUARY 15, 1989 TO: THRU: FROM: JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TERRANCE G. PIN DIRECTOR OF UTIRVICES WILLIAM F. McCAIN PROJECTS ENGINEER,, DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES SUBJECT: RIVER EDGE REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER TREATMENT PLANT BACKGROUND: Approximately one year ago, Indian River County acquired the River Edge Subdivision Utility System. To date, we have rebuilt the lift stations associated with the wastewater collection system and completed major maintenance to the wastewater treatment plant, percolation ponds, and substantial upgrades to the building associated with the plant site. The engineering for these activities was accomplished in-house. We retained the firm of Camp, Dresser & McKee, Inc. to do specifications for a deep well and a reverse osmosis plant to serve the subdivision, with the intent of issuing a second authorization for bid evaluation, contract preparation, and construction supervision. The well has been completed and tested. Indian River County has moved a 100,000 gallon ground storage tank to the site to accommodate fire flow. We have also had soil work done under the tank site which indicated necessary earth work to be done to prepare the site; this is being done by Ted Myers Construction and will be complete by the end of February. The first week in March, Allen's Environmental will begin erecting the storage tank. The tank relocation and re -erection was accomplished through a trade of surplus equipment to Allen's Environmental for the work. We have solicited bids for the water plant and have chosen Hydro -Pro of Fort Lauderdale, Florida as low bidder on the plant; award of this contract will soon be coming to the Board. ANALYSIS: The permitting process for this water plant involved the acquisition of three permits: 1. Department of Environmental Regulation (DER) Construction Permit. 2. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Discharge Permit. 3. Department of Environmental Regulation (DER) Industrial Waste Discharge Permit. 64 It was anticipated at the onset of this project that the permits would be very easily obtained. However, many additional hours have been required in the preparation of permit applications, additional drawings, permitting fees, and extra design time on the plant so that it could pull double duty as a membrane test facility for the rest of our plants. The aforementioned items have caused an increase in the cost of engineering services. Originally $6,000.00 was budgeted for this job. We now are requesting an additional authorization of $13,798.00 to complete the job through construction and final acceptance (see attached letter of January 5, 1989 and associated exhibits). RECOMMENDATION: The Staff of the Department of Utility Services recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the additional authorization of $13,798.00 for engineering services needed to complete this project. The funding for this project will come from the Impact Fee Fund. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously approved staff's recommendation as set out in the above memo. 65 esocir 76F''CE 8 FEB 2 8 1989 FEB 2 8 1989 mu 76 E ti86 ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION SERVICES WORK AUTHORIZATION DATE: 3-10-89• WORK AUTHORIZATION NO. 3 FOR CONSULTING SERVICES COUNTY NO. CAMP DRESSER & McKEE INC. CDM PROJECT NO. 6706-16 (CONSULTANT) I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Consulting engineering services related to the construction of the River's Edge Reverse Osmosis Plant located on Roseland Road. II. SCOPE OF SERVICES Reference is made to the attached Scope of Work from the proposal dated January 5, 1989 and the "Master Agreement for Utilities Service" dated November 1, 1988. III. CONSULTING ENGINEER INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS A. Workers Compensation Insurance in accordance with Florida Statutes. B. Comprehensive and Automotive Liability with a minimum coverage of $100,000/$3Q0,000 per occurrence for bodily injury or accidental death. C. Comprehensive General Liability with a minimum limit of $100,000/$300,000 covering property damage. • D. Liability for Property Damage, while operating motor vehicle, with minimum limits of $100,000 per occurrence. E. Contractual Liability including limits established for Items IIIB., C., and D. above. F. Umbrella coverage, Excess Liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence. IV. COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES Engineering Services: $13,798 (Lump Sum) SUBMITTED BY: CAMP DRESSER & McKEE INC. (Consultant) APPROVED BY: INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS By L� 'r./---'�f4%?". By Donald G. Munksg Vice President DATE: Z/i '/e 9 IRC.VB9 66 ary eeler Chai n DATE: ••roved: 2-28-89 Indian River Ca Afproved Dale Admin. IMINI, 3-) n -12,[f Legal- ��=f. <-- 1-jr Budget M]' _- 9 Utilities Fri J "7 `t -- `6`1 Risk Mgr. AWARD OF BID FOR RIVER EDGE REVERSE OSMOSIS PLANT The Board reviewed the following memo dated 2117/89: DATE: TO: THRU: FROM: SUBJECT: FEBRUARY 17, 1989 JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TERRANCE G, PINTO DIRECTOR OF UTILITX S$RVICES WILLIAM F. McCAIN PROJECTS ENGINEER DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES AWARD OF BID FOR RIVER EDGE REVERSE OSMOSIS PLANT CONSTRUCTION BACKGROUND Approximately one year ago, the Department of authorized the consulting firm of Camp, Dresser & to prepare specifications for a deep well and for Plant based on the test results from the finished five bids for the Water Plant. ANALYSIS The five bids received are as follows: Hydro -Pro Itek Harn Osmonics Allen Environmental $73,364.00 $74,461.00 $78,848.00 $87,770.00 $98,000.00 Utility Services McKee, Inc. (CDM) a Reverse Osmosis well. We received The firm of Camp, Dresser & McKee, Inc. evaluated the bids (see attached letter from CDM). The two lowest bidders, Hydro -Pro and Itek, both submitted responsive proposals and are both qualified to do the job. CDM recommends awarding the contract to Hydro -Pro since it is the lowest bid. RECOMMENDATION The staff of the Department of Utility Services recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the award of this contract to Hydro -Pro in the amount of $73,364.00 and by doing so approve the forth coming contract documents. 67 FEB 2 E 1989 BOOK 76 P OF 287 FEB 2 81999 ocE ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously approved staff's recommendation as set out in the above memo. CONTRACT WILL BE PLACED ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD WHEN FULLY EXECUTED AND RECEIVED (REC'D.& ON FILE IN CLERK'S OFFICE/7/17/89) SOUTH COUNTY REVERSE OSMOSIS PLANT, MEMBRANE REPLACEMENT The Board reviewed the following memo dated 2/17/89: DATE: TO: THRU: FROM: FEBRUARY 17, 1989 JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TERRANCE G. PINTO_ DIRECTOR OF UTIL±VICES JOHN FREDERICK LANG ;,/ ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES SUBJECT: SOUTH COUNTY REVERSE OSMOSIS PLANT, MEMBRANE REPLACEMENT BACKGROUND The original membranes at the South County Water Plant are approaching the end of their life span. The plant has no spares left. Eight (8) membranes are starting to fail. Arocon, a factory licensee of Dupont, the manufacturers of our membranes, has nine (9) membrane bundles for sale. They overbought for another project in Sarasota, Florida to receive a substantial price reduction. They are willing to offer them at manufacturer's cost to the County to get them off of their inventory. ANALYSIS The Department of Utility Services needs spare membrane bundles to ensure continued water production. The price quoted is $70.00 less than our purchase of September 20, 1988 from Culligan International. RECOMMENDATION The Department of Utility Services recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the emergency purchase of nine (9) membrane bundles for the South County Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant at a cost of $34,380.00. Membranes shall be purchased for the Reverse Osmosis Plant utilizing earmarked Removal and Replacement funds. Balance of Removal and Replacement funds as of February 17, 1989 was $469,869.00. 68 ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously approved staff's recommendation, as set out in the above memo. SOUTH COUNTY SUBREGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT The Board reviewed the following memo dated 2/20/89: TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATA THRU: TERRANCE G. PINTO \`_, DIRECTOR OF UTILITY/ SERVICES DATE: FEBRUARY 20, 1989 FROM: WILLIAM F. McCAIN PROJECTS ENGINEER DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES SUBJECT: SOUTH COUNTY SUBREGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BACKGROUND In March of 1988, we received the final version of the County's Wastewater Treatment Plant Master Plan by Camp, Dresser and McKee, Inc. (CDM). The Master Plan outlined the need for a South County Subregional WWTP. The Master Plan recommended the acquisition of General Development Utilities' Vero Highlands Wastewater Treatment Plant. The plant currently has a capacity of 0.85 million gallons per day (MGD); however, they are restricted to 400,000 gallons per day by effluent disposal and they are currently looking to expand their effluent disposal. ANALYSIS The proposed schedule by CDM for a County owned South Regional WWTP is based on the County acquiring the Vero Highlands plant, as CDM recommended. The schedule is as follows: Year 1987 1990 1997 2000 Action Required Start sequences to expand WWTP from 0.85 to 3.85 MGD Plant on line at 3.85 MGD Start sequence for 0.4 MGD expansion Plant on line at 4.25 MGD Even though this schedule is based on acquisition of the Highlands plant, the same schedule from the 0.85 MGD capacity should be followed. FEB 2 8 1989 69 KID 76 PACE 2 9 FEB 2 8 1989 BOOK 7 r» r 290 RECOMMENDATION The staff of the Department of Utility Services recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve two possible courses of action: 1. That the Utilities Department of the GDU WWTP and pthe startroofeanwlexpansion�S7tToth plant to match the County Master plan. of that 2. If the purchase of the GDU plant becomes infeasible, that we be allowed to begin design and construction of a South County plant of our own. Monies for the aforementioned acquisition/construction of a South County WWTP would come from User Fees, Assessments, and the Impact Fee Fund. Utilities Director Terry Pinto explained that the recommendation is to proceed with the negotiations for the acquisition, and Administrator Chandler noted that staff will be bringing a recommendation back to the Board on the financial feasibility. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously authorized the Utilities Dept. to explore the financial feasibility of the acquisition of the GDU water and wastewater plants and the start of an expansion of that plant to match the County Master Plan, and bring a recommendation back to the Board. INVESTIGATION OF PURCHASE OF GENERAL DEVELOPMENT UTILITIES - SEBASTIAN HIGHLANDS The Board reviewed the following memo dated 2/17/89: 70 DATE: FEBRUARY 17, 1989 TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER /7)COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR THRU: TERRANCE G. PINTO DIRECTOR OF UTILI�4'4 RVI CES FROM: HARRY E. ASHER ASSISTANT DIRECTO OF ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES SUBJECT: INVESTIGATION OF PURCHASE OF GENERAL DEVELOPMENT UTILITIES - SEBASTIAN HIGHLANDS BACKGROUND: On January 23, 1987, the City of Sebastian granted a 30 -year franchise to Indian River County for water and wastewater service not already serviced by private utilities. A provision of the franchise agreement guaranteed that the County would take over the territory of any private water or sewer utility whose franchise expired or was otherwise cancelled. The City of Sebastian is proposing to act as a conduit to pass ownership of the General Development Utilities to Indian River County. ANALYSIS: The County's policy has been to acquire such privately -held utilities and to expand its regional and subregional water and wastewater facilities. Acquisition of this system will assist in implementing this policy. A County -owned system could better address the environmental concerns regulated by the state and federal governments. A County -owned system could eliminate inconsistencies that exist in expansion by franchise holders and will help to stabilize rates. RECOMMENDATION: The staff of the Department of Utility Services recommends the Board of County Commissioners conceptually approve the purchase of the aforementioned utility, in cooperation with the City of Sebastian. FEB 2 8 1989 ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously authorized the Utilities Dept. to explore the financial feasibility of purchasing the GDU water and wastewater treatment plants in Sebastian Highlands and bring a recommendation back to the Board. 71 BOOK r ct 291 FEB 28'989. BaOK6 PAGE 292 RENAMING AND EXPANDING THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY MARINE ADVISORY BOARD The Board reviewed the following memo dated 2/13/89: TO: The Board of County Commissioners FROM: Gary C. Wheeler, Marine Advisory Board Chairman DATE: February 13, 1989 SUBJECT: Renaming and Expanding the Indian River County Marine Advisory Board At the most recent meeting of the Marine Advisory Board, there was discussion of the substantial overlap between the material under consideration by the Marine Advisory Board and the Narrows Watershed Action Committee set up by the Marine Resources Council of East Florida. Since many of the same people serve as members of both committees, and since much of the work of each committee was duplicative of the other, and since joinder of the committees would both be more efficient and would promote the intergovernmental coordination efforts required under the Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land Development Regulation Act, it was the recommendation of the Marine Advisory Board that it be expanded and consolidated with the Narrows Watershed Action Committee. The Director of the Marine Resources Council, Diane Barile, also concurred. RECOMMENDATION Adopt the attached Resolution re-establishing, renaming, and expanding the Indian River County Marine Advisory Board and repealing Resolution No. 87-22. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously adopted Resolution 89-25, re-establishing, renaming, and expanding the Indian River County Marine Advisory Board and repealing Resolution 87-22. 72 RESOLUTION NO. 89- 25 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, RE-ESTABLISHING, RENAMING, AND EXPANDING THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY MARINE ADVISORY BOARD AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 87-22. WHEREAS, Indian River County is greatly affected by, dependent upon, and served by the Indian River Lagoon; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the citizens of Indian River County to maintain, preserve and enhance the natural beauty, water quality and usefulness of the Indian River Lagoon as an irreplaceable natural resource; and WHEREAS, the Marine Advisory Board has recommended that the above purposes and the intergovernmental coordination requirements of the Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land Development Regulation Act, F.S. 163.3177(4)(a) and F.S. 163.3177(6)(h), can be best advanced by expanding the Marine Advisory Board to also serve as the Narrows Watershed Action Committee for the Marine Resources Council of East Florida; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County to expand the Marine Advisory Board by repealing Resolution No. 87-22 and renaming and adding to the membership of the Board to accomplish the above -stated objectives, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida that: 1. Indian River County Resolution No. 87-22 is hereby repealed. 2. The Indian River County Marine. Advisory and Narrows Watershed Action Committee is hereby established to consist of the following members who will be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners: 73 FEB 28 1989 BOOK .16 PAGE 293 6 FACE 29 FEB 2 8 1989 BOOK a. A County Commissioner who will serve as Chairman of the Marine Advisory and Narrows Watershed Action Committee. b. A representative of a local environmental organization, such as, but not limited to, the Audubon Society, the Sierra Club, or the Florida Defenders of the Environment. c. A representative of commercial fishermen, preferably a person affiliated with a commercial fishing organization. d. A representative of recreational fishermen, preferably a person affiliated with a recreational fishing organization. e. A representative of recreational boaters, preferably a person affiliated with a recreational boating organization. f. At least two persons not necessarily affiliated with a.particular user -group of the Indian River Lagoon, but who have expressed an interest in the objectives stated herein. g. One person from each governmental agency having jurisdiction for land or water management within the Narrows Watershed. 3. Members of the Marine Advisory and Narrows Watershed Action Committee shall serve at the pleasure of the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County and may be removed by a majority vote of the Board. Vacancies in the Marine Advisory and Narrows Watershed Action Committee membership shall be filled by a majority vote of the Board of County Commissioners of Indian •River County. Any member who misses more than three (3) meetings without an excused absence may be dropped from the committee and replaced upon recommendation of the chairman. 4. The Marine Advisory and Narrows Watershed Action Committee shall have advisory powers only. The 74 Marine Advisory and Narrows Watershed Action Committee shall prepare and recommend policies and, where possible, specific plans relating to: a. Preservation and enhancement of recreational uses in the Indian River Lagoon. b. Protection and improvement of water quality and marine habitat in the Indian River Lagoon. c. Minimization of adverse impacts on the Indian River Lagoon from all forms of pollution, development, storm water run-off and over -fishing. d. Utilization of the Indian River Lagoon and its renewable resources in ways proven not to degrade water quality, marine habitat, recreational utility and natural beauty. e. Intergovernmental coordination with respect to surface and storm water management, storm water/fresh water flow, wetlands protection, wetlands, seagrass and flood plain management,and pollution loading. f. Such recommendations shall be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners and the Marine Resources Council of East Florida. The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner Scurlock and seconded by Commissioner Eggert , and, being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Chairman Gary C. Wheeler Aye Vice Chairman Carolyn K. Eggert Aye Commissioner Richard N. Bird Aye Commissioner Margaret C. Bowman Aye Commissioner Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Aye The Chairman thereupon declared• the resolution duly passed and adopted this 28th day of February 1989. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA By 75 FEB 28 1999 ary e er, airman BOOK .76 PAGE 295 Pr - FEB 26 '089 BOOK ,76 FACE 296 DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED LEGISLATION THAT WOULD ALLOW SCHOOL BOARD TO RECEIVE 25% OF THE PROPOSED ADDITIONAL 1 -CENT SALES TAX REVENUES The Board reviewed the following letter dated 2/15/89: February 15, 1989 13OB .1OIINSON :37 SOUTH GRAN(:E AVENUE SARASOTA. FLORIDA 34236-582.2 Dr. James A. Burns 1990 25th Street Vero Beach, 32960 Dear Jim: I am OIST-lEurllON. UST At m:fin7 Pet:' Pubic VL tk COn' t1'1iI f - C•�• -- Utilities Finance ntl:or .. e -------------------------- filing a bill to amend the local option sales tax. 1. It gives 25% to the local school board. a. used for construction, remodeling and renovating. b. used to retire bond issues after July 1, 1986, if ad valorem taxes are reduced by the amount pledged. c. if the school board receives proceeds for local option sales tax it may not impose impact fees. 2. 75% of the revenue would be divided among the county municipalities. 3. The counties, municipalities and school board shall adopt Five Year Plans which can only be amended by unanimous vote of the governing body. 4. 10% of the.surtax may be used for operational expenses.' We are building infrastructure which governments can't afford to operate. 5. The referendum requirement is retained as in current law. With the addition of the school construction in the bill, I believe it will add significant grass roots support. If you support the measure, you should contact your legislative delegation. Very, truly yours, Bob Johnson Senator, 25th District 76 Commissioner Bird was concerned, as worthwhile as the School Board is, that 25% of these funds could be siphoned off for another purpose, and suggested that we have staff take a look at it and come back next week to see if we want to take any position on it with our Legislative Delegation. Attorney Vitunac believed that if our 1 -cent sales tax passes in March, before this new law is passed, we probably would be immune from it. He didn't see how they could take away part of the money that we already voted for specific purposes. If we bonded it, as Chairman Wheeler has suggested, we definitely would be immune from redistribution. Commissioner Scurlock wanted to go beyond that as he was in opposition to the proposal, whether it affects us or not. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously authorized the Legal Dept. to prepare a resolution in opposition to this particular proposal and bring it back to the Board. DOCUMENTS TO BE MADE PART OF THE RECORD Proclamation - Ralph Lundy FEB 2 8 `1989 77 BOOK 76 F,GE 297 8 )989 PROCLAMATION HONORING J. RALPH LUNDY BOOK 76 ME 298 WHEREAS, J. RALPH LUNDY has served as President of the Gifford Progressive Civic League for 28 years and has persisted in his effort to bring beautification and a better way of life to Gifford; and WHEREAS, J. RALPH LUNDY has been instrumental in improving voter registration in the Gifford community, and in obtaining a voting precinct in Gifford; and WHEREAS, it is through J. RALPH LUNDY's efforts that many Gifford roads have been paved; stop signs and stop lights have been erected in the Gifford area creating safer driving conditions; and WHEREAS, J. RALPH LUNDY's leadership has brought about the Gifford Street Lighting District, and county sewer and water is now available to the Gifford residents; and WHEREAS, MR. LUNDY has worked as liaison between the Indian River County School Board, the Board of County Commissioners, and the residents of the Gifford community to construct the Gifford Community Center; and WHEREAS, MR. LUNDY serves as a member of the Indian River County Economic Development Committee, and the Gifford Housing Improvement Committee to.acdomplish a better level of housing for the Gifford residents; and WHEREAS, J. RALPH LUNDY writes the Gifford news article in the Press Journal keeping the residents of the county informed; and WHEREAS, MR. LUNDY's unfailing interest in his community has established new goals for a healthier and safer place to live by working toward a future branch library, branch health clinic, and a senior citizen day care center. NOW, THEREFORE,!on behalf of itself and all the citizens of Indian River County, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Board of County Commissioners hereby expresses its sincere appreciation to J. RALPH LUNDY for his years of dedicated and exemplary service in striving to improve the lifestyle of the people in Gifford, and wishes him success in all his future endeavors. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA e. Gary C.eeler, Chairman Adopted this 28th day of February, 1989 78 There being no further business, on Motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Board adjourned at 11:15 o'clock A.M. ATTEST : FEB 8 1989 04,1_ Clerk Chairman 79 BOOK 76 FAGE299