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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8/27/1991BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA AGENDA REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1991 9:00 A.M. - COUNTY COMMISSION CHAMBER COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1840 25TH STREET VERO BEACH, FLORIDA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Richard N. Bird, Chairman Gary C. Wheeler, Vice Chairman Margaret C. Bowman Carolyn K. Eggert Don C. Scurlock, Jr. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * James E. Chandler, County Charles P. Vitunac, County Jeffrey K. Barton, Clerk to *******************"*** 9:00 A.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION - None 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Comm. Carolyn K. Eggert 4. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA/EMERGENCY ITEMS County Attorney Vitunac requested the DELETION of Item 9.B.1., 5. PROCLAMATION AND PRESENTATIONS None 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular meeting of July 23, 1991 7. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Duplicate Tax Sale Certificate No. 1426, in the sum of $69.81, for Sam High B. Approval of Duplicate Tax Sale Certificate No. 1513, in the sum of $264.96, for Sam High C. Proclamation designating September 8 - 14, 1991 as Celebrate Literacy Week D. Release of Utility Liens (memorandum dated August 15, 1991) E. Appointment of Arline Westfahl to Historic Resources Advisory Committee (memorandum dated August 20, 1991) F. IRC Tax Collector - North County Leased Space (memorandum dated August 15, 1991) BOOK piU G 27 1991 84 Administrator Attorney the Board ********* FgGc 81 AUG 2 7 199 y BooK 84 ME 7. CONSENT AGENDA (continued): G. Final plat approval for the Foxes Tail Subdivision, Phase V of the Timber Ridge Planned Residential Development (PRD) (memorandum dated August 9, 1991) H. I.R.C.. parking facility, 19th Ave. at 27th St., grant of sidewalk easement to the City of Vero Beach (memorandum dated August 14, 1991) 8. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES None 9:05 a.m. 9. PUBLIC ITEMS A. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS Presentation of petition re: S.R. 60 Improvements (letter dated August 13, 1991) B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. AN ORDINANCE OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO LOITER IN A PUBLIC PLACE IN A MANNER MANIFEST- ING THE PURPOSE OF ILLEGALLY USING, POSSESSING OR SELLING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES 2. Michael O'Haire and County Initiated Request to Rezone Approximately 11 +1- Acres From RS -3 to RS -1 (memorandum dated August 19, 1991) 10. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S MATTERS None 11. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Request from Robert G. Mooney, Jr. to be heard regarding proposed changes and modifications to 14th Street extending east from U.S. #1 (memorandum dated August 21, 1991) B. EMERGENCY SERVICES None C. GENERAL SERVICES None D. LEISURE SERVICES None 11. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS (continued): E. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET None F. PERSONNEL None G. PUBLIC WORKS 1. South County Regional Park - IRC Bid #91-101 (memorandum dated August 13, 1991) 2. Amendment to DNR FRDAP Grant Agreement for Treas. Shores Park - Ph. I (memorandum dated August 19, 1991) 3. .Request by City of Vero Beach to extend 16th St. ballfield complex leases until Oct. 21, 2010 (memorandum dated August 21, 1991) 4. Request by Ms. Madeline Kaye for County to close 78th Ave. between 129th St. & 128th Crt. in Roseland (memorandum dated August 21, 1991) 5. Street Lighting Along SR 60 West of 43rd Ave. Proposed by Department of Transportation (memorandum dated August 21, 1991) . UTILITIES Wastewater service to I.R.C. Middle & High Schools at C.R. 512 (memorandum dated August 14, 1991) 12. 'COUNTY ATTORNEY None 13. COMMISSIONERS ITEMS A. CHAIRMAN RICHARD N. BIRD B. VICE CHAIRMAN GARY C. WHEELER C. COMMISSIONER MARGARET C. BOWMAN D. COMMISSIONER CAROLYN K. EGGERT AUG 27 1991 BOOK 84 VA6E Sj .AtJG27 9 BOOK 84 P,16E�j 13. COMMISSIONERS ITEMS (continued): E. COMMISSIONER DON C. SCURLOCK, JR. 14. SPECIAL DISTRICTS A. NORTH COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT None B. SOUTH COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT None C. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT 1. Approval of Minutes - Meeting of 7/17/91 2. Approval of Minutes - Meeting of 7/23/91 3. Landfill Financial Responsibility Study (memorandum dated aug. 20, 1991) 15. ADJOURNMENT 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 EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL WILL BE BASED. Tuesday, August 27, 1991 The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, met in Regular Session at the County Commission Chambers, 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, Florida, on Tuesday, August 27, 1991, at 9:00 o'clock A. M. Present were Richard N. Bird, Chairman; Gary C. Wheeler, Vice Chairman; Carolyn K. Eggert, Margaret C. Bowman and Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Also present were James E. Chandler, County Administrator; Charles P. Vitunac, County Attorney; and Patricia Held, Deputy Clerk. The Chairman called the meeting to order. Carolyn K. Eggert led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA/EMERGENCY ITEMS County Attorney Vitunac requested the deletion of Item 9.B.1., to be rescheduled to September 17, 1991. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously deleted Item 9.B.1. and rescheduled it for September 17, 1991. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Chairman asked if there were any additions or corrections to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 23, 1991. There were none. ON MOTION by Commissioner Wheeler, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 23, 1991 as written. Boo AUG 2 7 1991 fnuL Li_ Mie 27 1991 BOOK 84 PAGE 8C CONSENT AGENDA A and B. Approval of Duplicate Tax Sale Certificates ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously approved the issuance of the following listed Duplicate Tax Sale Certificates: Certificate No. 1426 to Sam High - $ 69.81 Certificate No. 1513 to Sam High - $264.96 C. Proclamation - Celebrate Literacy Week ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously designated September 8 through 14, 1991 as Celebrate Literacy Week. PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 8-14, 1991 AS CELEBRATE LITERACY WEEK WHEREAS, the ability to read is of fundamental importance to all people; and WHEREAS, thie•nation was founded by, and depends upon, a literate and informed citizenry; and WHEREAS, literacy is a gateway to the full participation in the affairs of this nation; and WHEREAS, adult new readers should be recognized for their efforts toward personal and civic growth; and WHEREAS, volunteers in adult literacy programs should be commended for their willingness to help others improve their skills: and WHEREAS, September 8, 1991 is designated as International Literacy Day; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the week of September 8-14, 1991 shall be designated as CELEBRATE LITERACY WEEK in Indian River County, and all citizens are urged to support and honor those adults for whom the achievement of literacy, for themselves and others, has become a primary goal. Adopted this 27th day of August, 1991 2 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA Richard N. Bard Chairman D. Release of Utility Liens The Board reviewed memo from Lea R. Keller, CLA, dated August 15, 1991: TO: 'Board of County Commissioners FROM: DATE: August 15, 1991 p. 44(t_two Lea R. Keller, CLA, County Attorney's Office RE: CONSENT AGENDA - B.C.C. MEETING 8/27/91 RELEASE OF UTILITY LIENS I have prepared the following lien related documents and request that the Board authorize the Chairman to sign them: 1. Releases of Special Assessment Liens from U.S. #1 (10 TO MAIN RELIEF CANAL) PROJECT in the names of: MacMILLAN JOHNSON BROWN SMITH 2. Satisfaction for Payment of Impact Fee Lien Extension in the name of: HUDSON 3. Release of Special Assessment Lien from SUMMERPLACE WATER PROJECT in the name of: MARKS 4. Release of Assessment Lien from NORTH COUNTY SEWER PROJECT SUPPLEMENT ROLL in the name of: MAHALICK Additional back-up information is on file in the County Attorney's Office. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously approved releases of liens and satisfaction for payment of lien as listed above, as recommended by staff. COPIES OF SAID DOCUMENTS ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF CLERK TO THE BOARD 3 ® OOK AUG 27 1991 84 ra .tf AN 27199 BOOK 84 E. Appointment of Arline Westfahl to Historic Resources Advisory Committee ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously appointed Arline Westfahl to the Historic Resources Advisory Committee. F. IRC Tax Collector - North County Leased Space The Board reviewed memo from General Services Director Sonny Dean dated August 15, 1991: DATE: AUGU$T 15, 1991 TO: HONORABLE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS THRU: JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FROM: H.T. "SONNY" DEAN, DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERV SUBJECT: INDIAN RIVER COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR NORTH COUNTY LEASED SPACE BACKGROUND: Gene Morris, Tax Collector has renegotiated the leasing of his office space in the North County. He was successful in reducing the cost from $1,984.70 to $1,566.80 per month for the next three (3) years. This equates to $7.50 per square foot. We are presently paying $7.00 for other county offices in that complex, but will have to renegotiate that price next year. ANALYSIS: Attached is the letter Mr. Morris sent this writer giving some of the details on the space and requesting Board action. RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends Board approval and authorization for the Chairman to execute the appropriate documents. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously approved and authorized the Chairman to execute the lease agreement for the Tax Collector's office space in the North County, as recommended by staff. (LEASE AGREEMENT NOW RECEIVED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD) G. Final Plat Approval - Foxes Tail Subdivision. Phase V of Timber Ridge PRD The Board reviewed memo from Current Development Staff Planner Christopher Rison dated August 9, 1991: TO: James E. Chandler County Administrator DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: Robert M. etin Community DevelpmevjDirector THROUGH: Stan Boling, ICP Planning Director NJ FROM: Christopher D. Rison U�' Staff Planner, Current Development DATE: August 9, 1991 SUBJECT: FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR THE FOXES TAIL SUBDIVISION, PHASE V OF THE TIMBER RIDGE PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (PRD) SD -90-07-10 It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at its regular meeting of August 27, 1991. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: The Foxes Tail Subdivision is a proposed 10 lot residential subdivision of a ±4.25 acre parcel. The subdivision is located at the southwest corner of the intersection of the Lateral "J" Canal and the future extension of 5th Street S.W., and forms the northwest corner of the Timber Ridge PRD. On June 14, 1990, the Planning and Zoning Commission granted Preliminary PRD approval for the Foxes Tail Subdivision. The developer subsequently applied for, and received, a Land Development Permit to commence construction of the subdivision. Construction of the subdivision has since been completed, and a Certificate of Completion for the subdivision improvements has been issued by the Public Works Department. No additional subdivision documentation (eg. Warranty/Maintenance Agreement, etc.) is required for the project as no subdivision improvements will be publicly dedicated. The owner, Timber Ridge, Inc., through its agent, Mosby and Associates, Inc., has submitted a final plat document in conformance with the approved preliminary plat and is now requesting final plat approval. ANALYSIS: The applicant has effectively satisfied the conditions of preliminary plat approval for the Foxes Tail Subdivision and satisfied all applicable requirements of final plat approval. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners grant final l plat approval for the Foxes Tail Subdivision. 5 AUG 21 1991 a BOOK ` ilU6 27 y9 BOOK ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously granted final plat approval for the Foxes Tail Subdivision, as recommended by staff. PlibE, H. I.R.C. Parking Facility - Grant of Sidewalk Easement to the City of Vero Beach The Board reviewed memo from County Engineer Roger Cain dated August 14, 1991: TO: James Chandler County Administrator THROUGH: James W. Davis, P.E. Public Works Director FROM: Roger D. Cain, P.E. County Engineer SUBJECT: Indian River County Parking Facility, 19th Avenue at 27th Street Grant of Sidewalk Easement to the City of Vero Beach DATE: August 14, 1991 DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS Attached with this memorandum is a letter from the City of Vero Beach and 'a copy of the requested easement for the sidewalk installation along 27th Street and the new parking facility. The easement is necessitated because of the need to move the sidewalk to avoid existing catch basins along 27th Street and the city's legal requirement for an easement when the sidewalk is not on the right-of-way. There is sufficient room to provide the easement and locate the sidewalk in the green area between the street and the parking lot. ,ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS ,Alternative No. 1 To grant the easements and have the Chairman of the Board execute the easement as submitted. Alternative No. 2 To not grant the easement. 1 RECOMMENDATION AND FUNDING Staff recommends granting the easement. No additional funding required at this time. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously granted a sidewalk easement along 27th Street and the Indian River County Parking Facility to the City of Vero Beach and authorized the Chairman to execute the Deed of Easement, as recommended by staff. SAID DEED OF EASEMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF CLERK TO THE BOARD 6 PRESENTATION OF PETITION RE: S.R. 60 IMPROVEMENTS The Board reviewed a letter from R. D. Auton dated, August 13, 1991: • 1616 2nd Road, S.W. Vero Beach, Florida 32962 August 13, 1991 Mr. Richard Bird Chairman, Indian River County Commission Administration Building 1840 26th Street Vero Beach, Florida 32960 RE: Substantial Improvements, State Road 60, Indian River County Dear Mr. Bird: We would like to take a moment to say a grateful thank you and that we sincerely appreciate the Commission's continuing efforts to inform the Florida Department of Transporation (FDOT) that State Road 60 is the Indian River County Commissioners' greatest concern and first priority: Over the last few weeks, though, we have become increasingly aware that FPOT has not fully recognized the seriousness of the State Road 60 corridor in relationship to the safety and economical well being of the citizens of Indian River County. It has, also, become apparent that after listening and talking to various people from all walks of life that we, the people, must step forward with a grassroots effort to convince the State that this project must be accelerated to move this road to THE top priority position on the FDOT roadway improvement plan. The FDOT's•recent assessment of State Road 60 in Indian River County did not include substantial improvements to our only east/west corridor in the near future. It is our understanding that the FDOT is planning some improvements this year and substantial improvements are to be made on their twenty year plan. Unfortunately, this improvement program on the twenty year plan is needed now. • On July 17, we distributed petitions• to over sixty-five businesses, agencies and organizations including the Indian River County Main Fire Station and the Administration Building. The response has been overwhelming with our home phone ringing off the hook, people calling with encouragement, personal experiences, but more importantly, people voicing a strong, united support to participate in this effort. To date, this drive has produced over 10,152 signatures in hand, with pages and pages of petitions still being circulated. These signatures represent people: people of all ages, working and retired, citizens of this county and state, visitors to our area, businessmen and women, local citrus and agricultural people. At this time, we would like to request a few minutes of the Indian River County Commission's time to address this issue and ask your assistance in conveying these signatures to the FDOT. We look forward to working with the County in its efforts to persuade the Department of Transporation that State Road 60 must be substantially improved. Please 9ontact me at 562-3043 for the time schedule on the Commission agenda or for any information you may need in pursuing this matter. 7 AUG 1991 Sincerely, R.D. Auton BUCK 84 FALL ��• AUN27!g9 BOOK 84 PAGE 9 Mr. R. D. Auton, 1616 Southwest 2nd Road, Vero Beach, came before the Board to thank the members of the Commission for their help and support in letting the Florida Department of Transportation know the seriousness of State Road 60 and its number one priority on the Commissioners' list. He presented a large box containing 14,137 signatures. He recapped the background of the petition project and spoke of the conditions of the road and the fact that people have indicated they do not travel over SR 60 but would rather go out of their way to use other roads to travel to Tampa. He listed the many supporters of this petition project and requested the Commissioners forward the petitions to DOT and stress our feelings of the priority of this issue. Chairman Bird commended Mr. Auton and assured everyone that this issue has a very high priority and grows in priority all the time through our Transportation Planning Committee. He commented that the Commission recognizes the hazards and problems of SR 60 and assured Mr. Auton that the carton of petitions would be forwarded, probably with some additions. Commissioner Scurlock recognized Representative Charles Sembler in the audience and felt sure he was listening to Mr. Auton and all the petitioners, and reiterated the fact that while people do not travel that road, and the road counter does not count them, they are here. Commissioner Wheeler led a discussion on the planned improvements for SR 60. Public Works Director James Davis reported the list of construction projects as well as the 10 -year and 20 -year plans for SR 60 as planned by Florida Department of Transportation. Commissioner Scurlock wondered why no one has thought of cooperating with the Turnpike Authority to make this a three-part undertaking with the Turnpike, the County and the State joining in a master plan. Mr. Auton thanked the Commission, and Chairman Bird thanked Mr. Auton for his efforts. The. b o x. DC 1>e -t -77-70N, 1v -- r N,5e pe Peon 08,127-, PUBLIC HEARING MICHAEL O'HAIRE AND COUNTY INITIATED REQUEST TO REZONE 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: 8 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 '�a�wLci i in the matter of 0/40.d in the Court, was pub:izei 7. if,/ - lished In said newspaper in the issues of Affiant further says that the said Vero Beach Press -Journal is a newspaper published at Vero Beach, in said Indian River County, Florida, and that the said newspaper has heretofore been continuously published in said Indian River County, Florida, each daily and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Vero Beach, in said Indian River Coun- ty, Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement; and affiant further says that he has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication In the said newspaper. Sworn to and subscribed before me this day oftl/ � A D. 19 71 (kg\ (Gk rIrart (SEAL) l.tA,Il (B newsajt4: ler iv J Gount/Ftor-da}, -.CO 4 ...r.e p.4.:.x....-r.,I.,-. .:.,n....^ 1'ra3 NOTICE — PUBUC HEARING Notice of hearing from an appeal of a Piann ng • end Zoning Commission decision to deny a request to rezone land. Thewas initiated by Indian 4r , River County, alongt�Michael O'Haire and John Luther, as applicants to rezone land iron: RS -3, Single -Family Residential District (up to 3 units/acre) to RS -1, Single -Family Residential District (up to i unhfacre). The subject property is presently owned by Michael and Shirley O'Halre, John and Nancy Lu- ther, and Jack and Marjoie Krovocheck. The sub - on the Island. The subject property. ject property is located on the 500 blockfcarta s approximately 11 acres and Des in Sections 18 and 17, Township 33 South, Rerge 40 East, lying and being In Indian River County, Florida. A public hearing at which parties in Interest and �eaodQoppo be ortunity citizens bthe Ba of County Commissioners Indian River County, Florida, In the County Conrds- sion Chambers of the County Administration BuIId- ing, located at 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, Flor- ida on Tuesday, August 27, 1991, at -9:05 a.m. to consider the adoption of a county ardlnarrra or this • recTire Board of County Commissioners may adopt a less intense zoning district than the district re- quested provided It Is within the same general use catArry�one who may wish to appeal any dedslon which may be made at this meeting will need to en- sure that a verbatim record of the proceedings- Is made, which includes testimony end evidence upon • which the appeal Is based. • Indian River County ' • t "' Board of County Commies -toners • 1 By: -s-'Richard N. Bird, Chairman Aug. 7, 1991 • 818698 Community Development Director Keating made the following presentation: 9 AUG 27 BOOK 84 [AU 90 807 AUG 2V i9 TO: James Chandler County Administrator DEPB&TMENT HEAD CONCURRENCE Obert` M. Keat ng; Community Developmeht ector THROUGH: Sasan Rohani Chief, Long-Range,lanning FROM: Cheryl A. Tworek Senior Planner, Ling -Range Planning DATE: August 19, 1991 RE: ,a BOOK _ 4 Michael O'Haire and County Initiated Request to Rezone Approximately 11± Acres From RS -3 to RS -1 It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting of August 27, 1991. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS This is an owner initiated and county initiated request to rezone three parcels containing approximately 11± acres from RS -3, Single - Family Residential District (up to 3 units/acre) to RS -1, Single - Family Residential District (up to 1 unit/acre). The property is located in the 500 block of the south barrier island on the west side of State Road A -1-A. Michael and Shirley O'Haire, owners of the northernmost parcel of the subject property, are acting on behalf of themselves and John and Nancy Luther, owners of the southernmost parcel of the subject property. The middle parcel of the subject property, owned by Jack and Marjorie Krovocheck, is the subject of the county initiated portion of this rezoning request. Initially, Mr. O'Haire approached staff with the intent of submitting a rezoning request for the entire 11 acres. Staff, however, informed Mr. O'Haire that, pursuant to Section 902.12 of the county's land development regulations, an individual may petition for a rezoning only for property which he owns or for which he has the owner's authorization. To change the zoning on property where the owner is not a party to the request, the Board of County Commissioners would need to initiate the process. Mr. O'Haire went before the Board to request a county -initiated rezoning of the middle parcel, owned by Mr. Krovocheck. At its meeting of May 21, 1991, the Board of County Commissioners directed staff to consider the middle parcel as a county -initiated rezoning. The Board's intent was to provide a means by which the subject property could be objectively evaluated and its zoning designation appropriately determined. As a result, this item will be considered as one rezoning action. At its regular meeting of June 27, 1991, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-2 to deny the request to down -zone the subject property. The request was then appealed to the Board of County Commissioners. 10 Existing Land Use Pattern The subject property is zoned RS -3, Single -Family Residential District. The subject property currently consists of three parcels, each containing a single-family residence. All adjacent properties are zoned RS -3; north of the subject property is River Ridge Estates Subdivision, and south of subject property is a sub- station belonging to the City of Vero Beach. The subject property lies between State Road A -1-A and the Indian River. Future Land Use Pattern The subject property and all adjacent (upland) property lie within the L-1 land use designation. The L-1 designation permits residential densities up to 3 units/acre. The County Comprehensive Plan designates all (privately owned) environmentally sensitive estuarine wetlands and deepwater habitat in the unincorporated county as C-2, Conservation land use, (up to 1 unit/40 acres maximum density), with a "density transfer" credit of 1 unit/acre. While the C-2 designation is not depicted in detail on the county's future land use map, Policy 1.31 of the Future Land Use Element provides that the exact boundaries of the C-2 Conservation District shall be determined by environmental survey (on a site -by -site development basis). In this case, preliminary review by county environmental planning staff indicates that the C-2 designation applies to: +1.25 acres of privately owned submerged bottomlands on the Krovocheck and Luther properties; +0.10 acres of disturbed estuarine wetland on the east end of the "Krovocheck lagoon" (described later in this agenda item); and mangrove fringe bordering estuarine waters occurring on and adjacent to the overall property. These C-2 areas are in addition to the ±11 acres of upland on the referenced property, which are subject of this request. Environment The O'Haire property consists of + 2.74 acres. A single-family dwelling unit is' situated on the riverfront portion of the property, with a meandering driveway extending from S.R. A -1-A to the home. Approximately 60 to 70% of the parcel has been cleared for yard area and landscaped open space. A mangrove fringe exists on the west boundary of the property, bordering the Indian River Lagoon. The Krovocheck property is approximately 6 acres in size (total), including approximately one acre of privately owned submerged bottomlands within a "lagoon". It is unknown whether the lagoon is natural or manmade. A 1943 aerial of the property depicts the area as a wetland, with some open water. Between 1943 and 1951, the area was dredged to create a more formalized canal/basin. A single-family dwelling unit exists on the property and is situated adjacent to the Indian River Lagoon. Approximately 1/2 acre of cleared/landscaped yard area occurs in the vicinity of the home. The remainder of the +5 acre upland of the parcel, except for an unpaved driveway access, consists largely of dense "nuisance exotic" Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius) and Australian pine (Casuarina spp.) vegetation. The north shoreline fringe vegetation of the private lagoon is mostly Brazilian pepper and Australian pine, although mangroves exist in a few isolated clumps. A portion of the private lagoon shoreline is "bulkheaded" with a wooden retaining wall in the area adjacent to the Krovocheck home. The south shoreline of the lagoon consists of a solid vegetative border which is a mixture of mangroves and Brazilian pepper. Mr. Krovocheck's,property boundary extends approximately 10 feet south of the private lagoon's southern shoreline. However, a small basin - extension of the lagoon, located on the Luther property, connects 11 pm 27 1991 BOOK 84 r pa 27 1991 BOOK 84 PAGE • to the south edge of the Krovocheck-owned portion of the lagoon. Staff have not conducted a submerged bottomlands survey of the overall lagoon, but indications are that the bottomland consists largely of silt. The lagoon has been maintenance -dredged several times in the past. A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) review of the private lagoon indicates that land crabs, fiddler crabs, and juvenile mullet and killifish utilize the littoral zone of the area. Approximately 5 to 10 feet offshore, the shallow water littoral zone transitions to a silt bottom, devoid of life in the dredge areas and sparse as one moves inshore. According to the USFWS, the open water of the lagoon is used for passage by snook and red drum, but is not important to them. The area is potentially used by the West Indian manatee for short periods, and by the black crowned night heron, feeding on fiddler crabs. The Luther property consists of +3.35 acres. Similar to the other two properties, there is a single-family dwelling unit existing on the property, and this residence is situated proximate to the Indian River Lagoon, having a driveway access from S.R. A -1-A. Roughly 50 to 60% of the parcel has been cleared and/or landscaped. The remainder of the property's upland consists largely of exotic vegetation; as previously mentioned, a small basin with mangrove/Brazilian pepper fringe exists on the north portion of the property. The Luther property also has a mangrove fringe bordering the Indian River Lagoon, with a portion of the shoreline having a rubble revetment. Utilities and Services The site is within the county's urban service area with water and wastewater service provided by the City of Vero Beach. Transportation System The subject property is accessed by State Road A -1-A. State Road A -1-A is classified as an urban principal arterial on the Indian River County Future Roadway and Thoroughfare Plan Map, with approximately one hundred (100) feet of right-of-way. ALTERNATIVES & ANALYSIS In this section, an analysis of the reasonableness of the application will be presented. The analysis will include a description of: * concurrency of public facilities * compatibility with the surrounding areas * potential impact on environmental quality * consistency with the comprehensive plan This section will also consider site development alternatives. Concurrency of Public Facilities The site is located within the county Urban Service Area (USA), an area deemed suited for urban scale development. The Comprehensive Plan establishes standards for: Transportation, Potable Water, Wastewater, Solid.Waste, Drainage, and Recreation. The adequate provision of these services is necessary to ensure the continued quality of life enjoyed by the community. The Comprehensive Plan also requires that new development be reviewed to ensure that the minimum adopted level of service standards for these services and facilities are maintained. 12 As per Section 910.07 of the County's Land Development Regulations, conditional concurrency review examines the available capacity of each facility with respect to a proposed project. Since comprehensive plan amendments and rezoning requests are not specific projects, county regulations call for the concurrency review to be based upon the most intense use of the subject property based upon the requested zoning district or land use designation. For residential rezoning requests, the most intensive use (according to the county's LDR's) is the maximum number of units that could be built on the site, given the size of the property and the maximum density under the proposed zoning. This rezoning request, however, is exempt from concurrency review becausc the requested zoning would decrease the total number of potential units that the site could accommodate from 34 units to 12 units. (The 34 units is the maximum development of the subject property assuming that a PD - planned development project could be approved on the 11 acres of upland zoned for 3 units per acre and transferring 1 unit from the C-2 area.) Of the twelve units which could be accommodated on the property with the requested RS -1 zoning, three already exist. So the overall density would decrease substantially under the proposed zoning, and the potential impact on the county's services and facilities would be less than what it could be under the present zoning. While concurrency review is not required with this rezoning because of the proposed density reduction, it is important to determine whether public services and facilities are adequate to accommodate the existing RS -3 zoning of the subject property. In making this assessment, it is necessary to consider the most intense use of the subject property - even if the most intense use is unlikely to occur. For the ±11 acre site, given the RS -3 and C-2 designations, the ability to transfer density from the C-2 to RS -3 areas, the ability to develop the entire site as a planned development, and the existence of three residences on the property, the most intensive use of the site would result in the addition of 31 dwelling units. Based upon staff analysis as detailed below, the maximum possible development of the subject property under the existing zoning can be accommodated by existing public services and facilities. Transportation A review of the traffic impacts that would result from the most intense development of the property under its existing zoning indicates that the existing level of service "D" would not be lowered. The maximum build -out with the existing zoning would be 31 new units, generating approximately 310 'average annual daily trips or 31 peak hour/peak season/peak direction trips, based on the institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) trip generation rates. The traffic capacity for this segment of State Road A -1-A is 1320 trips (peak hour/peak season/peak direction) at a level of Service "D". The existing traffic volume on this segment of State Road A- 1 -A is 711 trips (peak hour/peak season/peak direction). Based on staff analysis, it was determined that State Road A -1-A can accommodate the additional trips without decreasing its existing level of service. Water The site is within the urban service area, and the area is currently serviced with water from the City of Vero Beach., The existing zoning designation would allow a maximum of 31 additional residential units on the subject property. This number of units would have a water consumption rate of 31 Equivalent Residential Units (ERUs), or 10,881 gallons per day, based upon the level of service standard for the City of Vero Beach (351 gallons per ERU per day). The City of Vero Beach has a remaining water capacity of 13 AUG 27 1991 B.OPK FAC,E. 07 ✓ iU C 27 199 BOOK 84 PK,E approximately 1.98 million gallons per day. Therefore, the established water level of service will be maintained with maximum development of the subject property at its current zoned density. - Wastewater Wastewater service is currently available to the subject property from the City of Vero Beach. Based upon the site development parameters referenced above, wastewater generation for the site after development consistent with the existing RS -3 zoning would be approximately 31 Equivalent Residential Units (ERUs), or 6,107 gallons per day. This is based on the City of Vero Beach's adopted level of service standard of 197 gallons per ERU per day. Currently, the City of Vero Beach has a wastewater generation capacity of 1.67 million gallons per day. This indicates that wastewater capacity is adequate to accommodate the most intense use of the subject property under the existing RS -3 zoning. Solid Waste Solid waste service includes pickup by private operators and disposal at the county landfill. Solid waste generation by 31 units of development on the subject property would be approximately 91.83 cubic yards of solid waste per year. This is based on the county's adopted level of service standard of 2.37 cubic yards per capita per year. A review of the solid waste capacity for the active segment of the county landfill indicates the availability of more than 900,000 cubic yards. •The active segment of the landfill has a 4 year capacity, and the landfill has expansion capacity beyond 2010. - Drainage All development is reviewed for compliance with county stormwater regulations which require on-site retention, preservation of flood plain storage and minimum finished floor elevations. In addition, development proposals will have to meet the discharge requirements of the county Stormwater Management Ordinance. Since the subject property is located within the B-1 Drainage Basin and no discharge rate has been set for this basin, any development on the property will be prohibited from discharging any runoff in excess of the pre -development rate. Based upon staff's analysis, the drainage level of service standards will be met by limiting off-site discharge to its pre - development rate. Recreation A review of county recreation facilities and the projected demand that would result from the most intense development that could occur on the property under the RS -3 zoning designations indicates that adopted levels of service would be maintained, The table below illustrates the additional park demand associated with the existing RS -3 zoning of the property and the existing surplus acreage by park type. This indicates that no additional park space would be needed, and the level of service would be maintained. L.O.S. Project (acres per 1000 Demand Surplus Park Type population) (acres) Acreage Urban 5 .15 196.01 Community (South) 1.25 .03 9.00 Beach 1.5 .04 69.21 River 1.5 .04 30.21 As shown above, the entire 11 acre parcel could be developed to the maximum extent allowed by the existing RS -3 zoning of the subject property, and public services and facilities would be adequate to accommodate the impacts. 14 Compatibility with the Surrounding Areas In reviewing this request, staff looked at compatibility from two perspectives. One is compatibility of this request with the entire south barrier island area, while the other involves looking at the compatibility of this request only within the area of consideration. - Compatibility with the Barrier Island Compatibility is not a major concern for this property when looking at the general development pattern of the south barrier island. The south barrier island, particularly in the unincorporated area, is predominately developed with single family residences in densities generally less than two units per acre. Since the subject property exceeds 11 acres in size and contains an existing single-family home on each of three parcels, this property is less dense but compatible with the existing densities on the south barrier island. While the lots on the subject property are larger than most other lots in the general area, their density is compatible with the remainder of the south island area. - Compatibility within the Area of Consideration Compatibility is an even more important issue within the area of consideration. When the eleven acre subject property is considered in isolation, a different conclusion can be drawn. Of the three parcels comprising the subject property, the smallest is 2.74 acres in size, while the largest is approximately 5 acres. Even with this almost 100 percent size variation, the three parcels are similar and compatible. All have houses along the Indian River Lagoon shoreline, all have an extensive setback/vegetative buffer from State Road A -1-A, and all are much larger than other nearby lots. The compatibility issue in this case is whether a relatively small enclave of eleven acres in three parcels warrants a separate zoning designation different from surrounding lands. When these large lots were created, the property's zoning was 3 units/acre (R1 -A at that time), the same designation it is now. It was then a conscious decision by the property owners to develop at less than the maximum density. Generally, a decision by one or several property owners to develop at a density less than the maximum allowed by county zoning does not, in and of itself, justify a zoning reduction. While such a downzoning does benefit property owners not interested in further development of their property, it would result in a disjointed and ineffective land use pattern if applied county -wide. In this case, with only three parcels and eleven acres involved, the proposed rezoning would be a special benefit to two of the property owners rather than an appropriate density determination based upon objective factors. Impact of Rezoning Probably the most important consideration in this proposed rezoning is the impact or consequence of changing the zoning of the subject property from RS -3 to RS -1. The table below contrasts the size and dimension criteria for each of those districts. 15 AUG 27 1991 BOOK Dimensional Criteria Minimum Lot Size: Minimum Lot Width: Required Yard Setbacks: Front: Rear: Sides: Minimum Open Space: Overall Density: BOOK 84 F'A;E RS -3 RS -1 12,000 sq. ft. 40,000 sq. ft. 80 ft. 125 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. 15 ft. 40% 3 units/acre 30 ft. 30 ft. 20 ft. 50% 1 unit/acre Recognizing that a parcel can seldom by developed to its maximum zoned density without using the planned development process, the staff analyzed the subject property to determine its development potential under each of the two zoning districts. Since only the Krovocheck parcel is contested in this action, only the Krovocheck parcel was so analyzed. This analysis provides a basis of comparison between the two zoning districts. In analyzing the Krovocheck parcel, the staff considered its size, configuration, and its physical characteristics. The staff also assumed that no filling of the lagoon would be permitted, since such filling conflicts with county regulations. While the total size of the Krovocheck property is 6 acres, the one acre lagoon reduces the property's effective size to five acres. Besides size, design criteria incorporated in the county's plat requirements were considered in assessing developability. These criteria include access and right-of-way, stormwater management, minimum lot width, and other standards. These criteria make the difference between the potential number of lots allowed by a zoning category and the actual number of lots that can be built on-site. Since the Krovocheck parcel contains an existing single-family residence and a lagoon, the lots created must be designed so that both can be accommodated. With State Road A -1-A as the only access to the parcel, the internal right-of-way must be platted within the parcel to provide access to all created lots. Creating right-of- way reduces the actual number of lots which can be developed. Besides right-of-way, stormwater must be addressed sufficiently to meet the county's requirements for systems outfalling into Outstanding Florida Waters. Based upon the analysis performed, staff determined that the maximum number of lots that could actually be developed on the Krovocheck parcel with the existing RS -3 zoning is 6 lots as shown on Attachment #3. That number would decrease to 4 lots with the proposed RS -1 zoning as shown on Attachment #4. Therefore, the net result of the rezoning would be a two lot reduction in development potential for the subject property. Potential Impact on Environmental Quality In comparing the present RS -3 zoning to the proposed RS -1, the potential of environmental impact to the overall property's resources does not substantially change. In that the upland portion of the combined properties consists mostly of developed area or undeveloped nuisance -exotic vegetation, the focus of environmental concern is potential impact to the Indian River Lagoon, shoreline fringe native vegetation, and the privately owned 16 submerged bottomlands (and associated habitat). Each of these resources is subject to local, state, and federal regulatory protection. Indian River County's land development regulations include wetland and deep -water habitat protection requirements, among other environmental regulations. These regulations would apply to any proposed development of the property, whether or not the zoning remains as is or is revised to a lower density allowance. FOr example, an owner could propose to fill wetlands and/or deepwater habitat on the subject property regardless of an RS -3 or RS -1 zoning. Under both zoning scenarios, however, ,the fill proposal would be subject toclose scrutiny'by local, state, and federal agencies to ensure that environmental impacts would be avoided or minimized, including mitigation as applicable and appropriate. Section 928.05(1)(c) of the County Wetlands and Deepwater Habitat Protection Ordinance reads as follows: "No activity shall be allowed that results in the alteration, degradation, or destruction of wetlands or deepwater habitats except when....such an activity is proposed for wetlands or deepwater habitats in which the functions and values currently provided are significantly less than those typically associated with such habitats and cannot be reasonably restored, and preservation of the habitat is not in the public interest." To date, no formal application has been submitted to the Planning Division for alteration of the property's wetlands or deepwater habitat. However, preliminary review by county environmental planning staff indicates that any fill proposal, whether the property is zoned RS -3 or RS -1, would likely be denied, since wetland/deepwater values are not "significantly less than those typically associated with such habitats", and can be "reasonably restored." The county's upland habitat protection regulations (Chapter 929, LDRs) do not apply here, in that virtually no native upland vegetation occurs on the overall property, except for an occasional oak, protected under the county's tree protection ordinance. As such, a "down zoning" of the property would have no substantive effect on furthering the protection of the property's sensitive resources, which are already subject to multiple -agency regulatory protection. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan Rezoning requests are reviewed for consistency with all policies of the Comprehensive Plan. Policies, of course, are the actions which the county will take in order to direct the community's development. Specifically, policies are the courses of action or ways in which programs and activities are conducted to achieve an identified goal or objective. While all comprehensive plan policies are important, some have more applicability than others in reviewing rezoning requests. In this case the.subject property is located in the area of the county designated as L-1, Low -Density Residential (up to 3 units/acre). The existing RS -3 (residential district up to 3 units/acre) zoning of the property is consistent with the Future Land Use Map. All adjacent properties are zoned RS -3. So as zoned, the subject property is consistent with the existing land use plan designation and is compatible with the zoning of adjacent properties. Usually, the purpose of a county initiated administrative rezoning is to make the zoning of a property consistent with its land use designation. Since no inconsistency exists here, there would need 17 AUG 27' 1991 BOOK 84 FAA. 01 ALT 2 BOOK 84 [AGE to be another reason to warrant such action. One circumstance which could justify a county initiated rezoning would be characteristics of the property which warrant a reduced density. In preparing the county's comprehensive plan, the Board considered land use intensity and density on the barrier island as well as in the county as a whole. At that time, the Board determined that the 3 unit/acre density of the L-1 designation was appropriate for the barrier island, given hurricane evacuation concerns, availability of public services and facilities and proximity of the sensitive river and ocean shorelines. The subject property is not substantially different from other parcels on the barrier island, with the same factors and concerns applicable to its use. While many policies in the comprehensive plan could be cited to justify a zoning reduction of the subject property, these are policies that were considered in assigning the L-1 designation to south barrier island areas. The adopted plan policies, including hurricane evacuation, natural resource protection, public facility availability and others, could justify a lower density for the barrier island, but this would affect all areas of the island. Other sites comparable to the subject property have already been developed. Shorelands West and Little Harbor are two subdivisions on the barrier island which had physical characters similar to the subject property prior to their development. Both are located proximate to the subject property, and both have inlets or lagoons connected to the Indian River. These areas were developed under the RS -3 zoning district without measurable adverse environmental effects. This indicates that the subject property is not unique with regard to the physical characteristics of barrier island properties. The subject property is rare only in that it has not, as of yet, been developed. Staff feels this rezoning is unnecessary and that current local, state, and federal requirements provide adequate protection. Conclusion Given the characteristics of the subject property, it is staff's position that the proposed rezoning is not warranted. It is not warranted based upon environmental factors, since the property has little natural area, is characterized by the existence of nuisance exotic vegetation, and includes an altered wetland area. It is not warranted based upon compatibility, since the densities and developability do not vary significantly from the existing to the proposed zoning designation. -It is not warranted based upon comprehensive plan consistency since the existing zoning of the property is consistent with the Future Land Use Map. Finally, the proposed rezoning is not warranted because its effect would be to treat the subject property differently than similarly situated properties. Recommendation Based on the analysis performed, staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners deny this rezoning request. 18 MAXIMUM DEVELOPMENT AT RS -3 TOTAL NUMBER OF LOTS: 8 DENSITY: 1.2 UNITS/ACRE(UPLANDS) SMALLEST LOT: 13.200 SQ. FT. LARGEST LOT: 20.000 SQ. FT. 2 1 NOT TO SCALE ED 3 EXISTING " RESIDENCE Attachoent 3 MAXIMUM DEVE _OPMENT AT RS - TOTAL NUMBER OF LOTS: 4 DENSITY: .80 UNITS/ACRE SMALLEST LOT: 40,000 SQ. FT. LARGEST LOT: 42,380 SO. FT. 1 NOT TO SCALE AUG 27 1991 L_ Atm./trent 4 19 BOOKc FAL .. thj) AUG 27 '99 BOOK 8 4 FAuE jJ Commissioner Eggert understood Mr. Krovocheck planned to split the property and asked where the split would occur. Director Keating explained the split was to be a linear split that separates the northern part of the property from the larger part that will include the house. Staff had looked at the proposed split and did determine that it meets the County lot -split requirements and can be done with a one-time split provision without going into the platting process. Commissioner Scurlock was concerned about the lagoon and understood it was designated C-2, which Director Keating confirmed. Commissioner Scurlock commented that a conservation area is impacted by what happens to the adjacent properties. He understood that such an area could not be filled. Director Keating said he had determined it could not be filled; however, there would be certain possibilities and that is if the benefits accruing would be greater than detracting. Commissioner Scurlock discussed the two scenarios, RS -1 and RS -3, and four lots or six lots or a potential eight lots. Taking into consideration the conservation area, if there were six or eight lots, it appeared there would be filling. Director Keating stated there is definitely the incentive for someone to pursue filling under the RS -3 scenario. What staff feels is the filling would not be allowed by the language of the land development regulation if the function and value would be significantly less. Commissioner Wheeler asked, if the lagoon were filled in, can he get an additional lot. Director Keating responded that staff has looked at that and concluded that, no, they could not get an additional lot. He felt the big difference is that there is incentive for the applicant to pursue filling with RS -3, less incentive with RS -1, or no incentive with RS -1. However, staff felt there is equal probability they will not get it under both scenarios. Commissioner Scurlock noted a reference to 13 utility taps which had been reserved years ago and asked whether the 13 utility taps could be consumed on this property under either scenario. Director Keating stated the only way they could consume 13 utility taps would be with a planned development project which, of course, requires a public hearing; so, while it is a possibility, it not likely at all. Commissioner Wheeler inquired whether there would be a higher net advantage with the lower density, speaking generally. 20 Director Keating stated that with less density there is less but those can be impervious surface, less runoff, generally; modified through our stormwater system. Commissioner Wheeler asked if there would be more positiveor more negative effect, or would it be negligible, comparing four lots to six lots or eight lots. Director Keating said it is difficult to tell. He said a net if this were pristine, it would be easy to tell that it would be bad effect.ut in, there Commissioner Scurlock felt if fill material is p would be more runoff into the river. Commissioner Bowman stated that biological surveys show a lot of arsenic, which certainly came from runoff. Commissioner Eggert pointed to the drawing depicting RS -3 zoning and asked if the disturbed wetland affects lot 4. Blois explained that the Environmental Planning Chief Roland De is very disturbed; it is marginal wetland. it is the type wetland possibly, of wetland that would qualify for minimum mitigation and, p the fee in lieu. That is why lot 4 was shown. However, it would entail some mitigation. Chairman Bird asked for clarification: from an environmental l impact, with our subdivision regulations and other ordinances in place, ace would there be a significant detrimental effect scenarioon the Krovocheck lagoon to create the six lots in the versus the four lots under, the RS -1. Director Keating said it is difficult to make a determination like that and say it is definitely more of a bad effect than good effect. Considering, however, the amount of alteration which has occurred on this property, assuming that their compliance with the stormwater management ordinance minimizes the amount of be enhanced that quality goes into the lagoon and requires that its q Y before it goes in there, and given the fact that some of the nuisance exotics are, right now, not providing any benefit, and ma be a detrimental effect, and given the fact that we've taken Y these circumstances into consideration and alloweevelthat pmen iwould comparable properties in the past, he did not think have a significant adverse effect; not enough to warrant the rezoning.are going to Commissioner Bowman pointed out that because they have fill, it requires revegetation of mangroves. The drawings show docks but no mangroves. Director Keating agreed there is no question there will be docks if there are lots. 91 21 BOOK:'4 F'�1�E for AUG 2' BOOK 04 FAGE iU - Chairman Bird noted the property frontage on the lagoon would not be increased under either scenario. The additional lots created under the RS -3 zoning are isolated from the lagoon to the north and to the east. Discussion continued and Director Keating confirmed that they would not be able to develop eight lots without fill. He further commented, that the jurisdictional agencies involved in making the decision have indicated they recommend against fill. Our County policies would not allow a wetland alterations permit. Mr. DeBlois added that fill could occur only if the federal, state and local agencies looking at this request determine that the outcome of this would not be a net loss in the value of that resource, it would be closely scrutinized by all those agencies to make sure there is a net gain and not a net loss. Commissioner Scurlock asked if there is a benefit to that lagoon, in staff's opinion. Mr. DeBlois responded that staff feels there is a benefit and that is why staff is recommending denial of the fill. Director Keating concluded that the existing zoning is consistent with our comprehensive plan. There have been other pieces of comparable property developed. Staff feels the existing zoning is adequate. Based on all the reasons presented, staff recommended that this rezoning request be denied. The Chairman recessed the meeting briefly at 10:30 A. M. and the Board reconvened at 10:45 A. M. with all members present. The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Michael O'Haire, 575 South A1A, came before the Board representing himself and his wife and Mr. and Mrs. John Luther. He restated his argument as presented on May 7, 1991 with additional comments. He brought enlarged aerial photographs, one showing the subject property as it was in 1973 and another as it currently appears. Mr. O'Haire pointed out the peninsula which encompasses his property, Mr. Luther's property, Mr. Krovocheck's property and a tract of land in River Ridge Subdivision which Mr. O'Haire owns. He pointed out other landmarks and emphasized that the subject peninsula is the only ample tract remaining south of the City of Vero Beach that is suitable for residential use and is unchanged because of the wishes of the owners. Mr. O'Haire recounted conversations with Mr. Krovocheck at the time Mr. Krovocheck was in the process of purchasing his property. At that time Mr. O'Haire 22 had voiced his feelings to Mr. Krovocheck about wishing to keep the area as it was and inferred that Mr. Krovocheck felt the same. Mr. O'Haire concluded by stating the reason he and his wife and the Luthers were asking for the rezoning is because he wants to see happen what he was told would happen. Commissioner Scurlock asked whether Mr. O'Haire had argued before the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the variance request when Mr. Krovocheck's house was built. Mr. O'Haire answered that he had not and should have; but the variance was not a new fact and was not considered by him nor planning staff for purposes of this rezoning. Commissioner Scurlock asked if there has been a request to the various agencies to fill the lagoon. Director Keating responded that he had reviewed a jurisdictional use permit. Discussion ensued regarding application for a fill permit and the number of lots to be platted, and Director Keating summarized that there have been some pre -application discussions, but no formal preliminary plat plan has been submitted. Commissioner Wheeler believed, and Attorney Vitunac confirmed, that rezoning matters are not decided based on conversations between neighbors but rather on the land use. Attorney Vitunac added that the Board's only concern should be what is the better zoning category for that piece of property, given the zoning criteria as described by Mr. Keating. Commissioner Scurlock emphasized that his reason for considering this matter in the first place is because of the lagoon and conservation, and he is not concerned with disagreements between neighbors. Commissioner Wheeler felt the discussions were clouding the issue of rezoning and felt Director Keating had made the point that an RS -3 zoning was adequate. Chairman Bird agreed that Director Keating and Environmental Planning Chief DeBlois had indicated there was development up and down the river involving lagoons and there had been no problems. He felt our subdivision regulations are more stringent now, so there is even more protection for the lagoon and estuary. Commissioner Scurlock asked the county attorney, if there were statements made in front of the variance board and a variance was granted on those assurances, does that have a legal implication. County Attorney Vitunac advised that it is not relevant at all. The variance granted was for height limitation. The issue before the Board is a zoning question having to do with the land, not the ethics of the owner or the owner's neighbor. • AUG 27 'i99i 23 BOOK :' 4 FAE10 I(J W t3 21 199 • BOOK oil f'r°:uE .18 Eugene Calderone, 1455 Pelican Lane, understood land is zoned so that so many houses can be built per acre; in an 'RS -3 zone that means six houses could be built per acre. Now it seems this person wants to fill in a lagoon to increase the acreage and he felt this person is subverting the whole idea of the zoning system by making additional land where there was no land. Commissioner Wheeler pointed out that this lagoon is private property. Another point is that the Board is addressing the zoning question. The question of filling in a lagoon would be addressed if and when it comes up. Steve Henderson, attorney representing Mr. and Mrs. Krovocheck, stated he is in total agreement with one exception and that is with respect to the dredge and fill issue. He believed the Board understood that there is a process for deciding whether a dredge and fill permit will be issued, and he stated that process is under way. There are several state agencies involved, there is close scrutiny and a lot of hoops to jump through. Mr. Henderson felt it could be confusing to some people that a lagoon is privately owned, even though it has contact with the Indian River. He further stated that the County will review an application under Chapter 928 of our Wetlands Protection Ordinance, at which time Mr. Krovocheck will receive a fair hearing on the issue of dredge and fill. If the rezoning is granted at this time based on the idea of trying to eliminate the incentive or interfere with the dredge and fill application, that deprives Mr. Krovocheck of a fair hearing on that issue. Mr. Henderson stated he had brought to the meeting an environmental engineer, who has a degree in ocean engineering, who is handling the permitting. If the motivation to rezone the property is dredge and fill, then Mr. Krovocheck never gets the fair hearing he is entitled to under the due process concept. He stated that the Krovochecks are upset by the actions taken by their neighbors and the County. There was further discussion about the diagrams of the property and how the lots would be set up with and without fill and Mr. Henderson said that Mr. Krovocheck is prepared to accept a denial of the dredge and fill permit after a fair hearing, in which case he would change his plan. Mr. Henderson reminded the Board that the comprehensive land use plan was adopted after a long, exhausting process, and a property owner has an expectation of continuation of zoning unless there are compelling reasons for change. He hoped that if, in the future, the County considers requests by neighbors to rezone property, the Board should have preliminary hearings and direct staff to do an in-depth analysis 24 because the process is costly, time-consuming and causes a hardship on property owners such as the Krovochecks. Mr. Henderson concluded that the staff report is well reasoned and reaches impartial conclusions based upon comprehensive land use and good planning concepts. He felt there was no basis or rationale presented for rezoning the property to RS -1 because the environmental issue will be harshly and critically addressed through the appropriate agencies and had no place in this hearing. Mr. Henderson asked the Board to deny this rezoning. Steve Hall, 915 Second Street, appeared for himself and also representing the associated general contractors. He stated that, historically, staff's recommendations to deny, along with denial by Planning and Zoning, would stop a request for rezoning. He stated that the present zoning falls within the land development regulations and he agreed with staff and Planning and Zoning that this rezoning request should be denied. Nancy Offutt, representing the Vero Beach -Indian River County Board of Realtors, spoke for private property rights. She said that in eight years she had not seen the County sponsor an initiation for rezoning between property owners. Ms. Offutt agreed with Mr. Henderson's suggestion of a workshop to avoid the ordeal and cost for a property owner to go through litigation and protect themselves. She warned that we may find ourselves in any number of cases where the public is vulnerable to rezoning by third parties and cautioned the Board against doing it again. Chairman Bird wished the record to indicate a letter was received from John Luther in favor of the rezoning and another letter was received from Steve Henderson opposing the rezoning, with attachments. Marjorie Krovocheck, 565 South A1A, came before the Board and quoted from the minutes of the County Commission meeting of May 7, 1991 in which Mr. John Luther indicated he and his wife agreed to sell Mr. Krovocheck the part he wanted. Mrs. Krovocheck stressed that the Krovochecks have never asked to buy, nor bought, any land from the Luthers at any time. The entire purchase was made from Mrs. Marie Sabonjohn Simmons. Mrs. Krovocheck pointed out at the May 7 meeting Mr. O'Haire had failed to mention the fact that River Ridge Subdivision is also a part of this peninsula. She felt compelled to correct these statements because it was a question of the credibility of Mr. Luther and Mr. O'Haire. Mrs. Krovocheck stated the master land use plan was developed with a great deal of thought by the County and she would not deny the County the option to initiate its own amendment or rezoning proposals. She is opposed to anyone's neighbor requesting the County to rezone land 25 AUG 2 7 1991 PON 84 EAU 109 AUG 27 199 BOOK CGS FACF. 4 L that they do not own when the County staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission see no need to do so. She felt if this were allowed to prevail, we would have a disruptive condition and the master land use plan would have little or no value. Mrs. Krovocheck hoped the County Commissioners recognize the wisdom of the two statements of staff along with the Planning and Zoning recommendation, and deny the rezoning request. Jack Krovocheck, 565 South Highway A1A, came before the Board and recapped his background as a developer in the County. He also described his attorney-client relationship with Mr. O'Haire for the past 15 years. He stated he was thunderstruck when he received notice from the County on May 4, 1991 that his property was going to be rezoned and had to attend a meeting on May 7, 1991 as well as a Planning and Zoning meeting. He responded to the discussion regarding splitting his property by reporting that the property has been split; it occurred on May 10, 1991. He said when he bought the property back in 1980 he made no promises to anyone; there were 13 utility taps and certainly the zoning would allow for more than one house on the property. As far as the variance, he said it was for a widow's walk on his house, which could have been eliminated if the variance had not been granted. He spoke of the electrical and cable television lines which were of benefit to both himself and Mr. O'Haire. He also mentioned that the property had been listed for sale in 1985 for six months and recently it was listed for a short.while but that listing has expired. He emphasized that a change in zoning from RS -3 to RS -1 would seriously devalue his property and would put at risk all owners of unplatted RS -3 land in the County to possible requests by their neighbors for rezoning. He believed the two staff reports were detailed and comprehensive, were objectively written with the whole community planning and zoning interests in mind, and these recommendations were confirmed by the Planning and Zoning Commission when they denied this request for rezoning. Regarding the environmental issue and the lagoon, Mr. Krovocheck said this issue would be covered extensively before the proper agencies. Mr. Krovocheck reminded the Board that he is a land developer and the Board should not limit his ability to develop his property. The Board could not ask Mr. O'Haire to limit the number of clients in his law practice, nor could they tell Mr. Luther how many acres of citrus he could grow; they should not change the playing field now. He said his property is in conformance with the master land use plan and there is no compelling reason for the rezoning. Mr. Krovocheck hoped the Board would see the wisdom of planning staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission and deny the 26 request for rezoning and allow him the chance to present his plan for dredge and fill at the proper time. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, to deny the request for rezoning. Under discussion, Commissioner Scurlock felt the process of public hearings in the sunshine is the way to get information and reach decisions rather than workshops. He is still concerned about the lagoon and will be looking at that very closely. Commissioner Bowman agreed the C-2 designation is a compelling reason for and it does imply maximum protection. She felt there is a difference between the runoff from two units and four units and when this site plan is presented that will be a major concern. Commissioner Eggert supported the motion and felt, even though everyone is concerned about the lagoon and got off on the wrong trail temporarily, there was no reason to do anything but deny the request. Commissioner Wheeler supported the motion and, while he personally likes lower density, felt no case had been made to lower the density of the property. Chairman Bird supported the motion and said it is a great day for property owners. Commissioner Scurlock suggested and Chairman Bird agreed that staff should investigate ways to address questions about conservation areas without going through an expensive, involved process. Director Keating stated there is a permit required, which can be appealed, which would require a public hearing. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION It was voted on and carried unanimously. ROBERT G. MOONEY, JR., REGARDING PROPOSED CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS TO 14TH STREET EXTENDING EAST FROM U.S. #1 Ted Herzog, attorney for Home and Patio, distributed a photocopy of a site plan acquired from Senior Planner Chris Rison showing the area of the intersection of 14th Street and U.S.1, specifically the area between the former Clock Restaurant and Home & Patio Furniture Store. His understanding is that it was a minimum change and has not been before the Board and he wished to make the Board aware of their objections to the proposed plan. 27 AUG 27 199 :9 1 BOOK FAd.1.1 ' "I BOOK O4F'AL Chairman Bird confirmed the site plan would only come before the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Herzog pointed out that the site plan relocates the existing road about ten feet south, which would affect the perpendicular parking that has been used by Home & Patio for a good number of years. His understanding is that part of Home & Patio's parking extends beyond the property line, which they have as an established ownership by virtue of their acquisition of the overall tract on which their store is located. He further stated that the parking is also part of an existing approved site plan. Mr. Herzog recounted the actions taken by Home & Patio to pay for the paving and the history of the road's use by the public and by Home & Patio. He told of his and Mr. Mooney's efforts to purchase the property from Mrs. LaCava and the complications regarding title and Mr. Mooney's offer to donate that property to the County in return for clarification of the parking situation at Home & Patio. The County indicated this property could not be acquired as a road right-of-way but must be acquired as a driveway or access road. He pointed out the affected parties are Home & Patio and Dependable Dodge. Mr. Herzog's purpose was to ascertain the time table on the County's plans for this construction work so that there would not be a need for hasty decisions or to delay initiation of construction while title questions are being clarified. Mr. Herzog described his disagreement with Assistant County Attorney Will Collins regarding the question of acquiring title to the LaCava property. Commissioner Scurlock asked if Mr. Mooney's problems could be condensed to loss of parking and access for delivery vehicles, and Mr. Herzog responded that the parking situation needs clarification. Commissioner Scurlock stated that from the County's point of view, it's a good design as far as utilities and as far as engineering and planning, and Mr. Mooney is caught in the middle and needs time to work it out. Commissioner Eggert recalled that this project was being discussed five years ago and has caused much trouble for Jim Davis. Public Works Director Jim Davis stated we have not yet acquired the two pieces of property necessary to complete this project. Attorney Herzog said the consistent position of Bob Mooney and Home & Patio has been that they would like to purchase the LaCava property and give it to the County, keeping enough to clarify access for parking and delivery vehicles or, in the alternative, to 28 participate with the County in the purchase in order to clarify rights which Mr. Mooney feels are related to long-term use. Community Planning Director Bob Keating made the following presentation: TO: James E. Chandler County Administrator DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: ,ed 44 obert M. Ke tin AICP Community Develo Hent Director FROM: Stan Boling',ICP Planning Director DATE: August 23, 1991 SUBJECT: MOONEY REQUEST TO ADDRESS "14TH STREET" ISSUES It is requested that the information herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at its regular meeting of August 27, 1991. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: On the afternoon of August 21, 1991, planning staff received notice that Robert Mooney has been scheduled to address the Board at its August 27th meeting, regarding various issues relating to a segment of "14th Street" adjacent. to Mr. Mooney's property and business known as the Home and .Patio store located at U.S. #1 and "14th Street". As indicated in Mr. Mooney's August 21 letter, (see attachment #1), his concerns relate to modifications and improvements to "14th Street" that are planned to begin in the near future. The scheduled changes to "14th Street" are related to two recent events: 1. the County's agreement to acquire a segment of "14th Street" known as the LaCava estate property; and 2. conditions of approval to re -develop and bring into conformity (with the LDRs and FDOT standards) the former Clock Restaurant site, now owned and controlled by Dependable Dodge. Mr. Mooney's particular concerns are not time. Given the limited time to respond, herein provide information and summarize related to "14th Street". Regarding (attachment #1) it should be noted that inaccurate. These are: known to staff at this staff has attempted to actions taken to date Mr. Mooney's letter several statements are 1. Mooney statement: An informal site plan was approved by the county. Fact: Formal minor site plan application was filed by Dependable Dodge and was extensively reviewed by the TRC and approval was granted to Dependable Dodge; and 2. Mooney statement: The county is purchasing "14th Street" property for $25,000. Fact: The County is purchasing a strip of property (LaCava strip) for $20,000. 29 AUG 27 19 Boor 4 F4;, 11A16 27 199 "14th Street": 8001( 4F'tCjJ The current status of "14th Street", both physically and legally, is an important aspect of any consideration of "14th Street" issues. For that reason, the following information is presented. What is known as "14th Street" is a continuous roadway/pathway signed as "14th Street", used by the public, and running between and connecting U.S. #1 and 6th Avenue. Most of the roadway is paved; however, a portion is unpaved and is not maintained. Some of the roadway lies within dedicated right-of-way and other portions run across private property. The roadway serves several uses along its course, including residences, businesses, and uses open to the public such as the Council on Aging (see attachment #2). It should also be noted that some County Utilities Department lines and facilities are located along the roadway. The creation of parcels and the development of much of the commercially zoned property served by "14th Street" occurred prior to more current county regulations. Current regulations would have precluded the creation of parcels without dedicated road right-of- way frontage and would have addressed legal access issues "up- front". However, due to past development patterns and uses, various enterprises and the general public have come to use the roadway despite its various problems. Opinions may vary as to the ultimate best use and improvement of the roadway. While some parties may wish the roadway to be "dead -ended" at the east end of the former Clock Restaurant site, others desire continued and improved access to U.S. #1 from sites east of the "Clock" site (see attachment #3). At issue with Mr. Mooney is a segment of "14th Street" which runs eastward from its intersection with U.S. #1 between the Home and Patio store and the former Clock Restaurant site (see attachment #4). Recently, the Board of County Commissioners agreed to purchase from the LaCava estate a 35' strip of property within which most of the existing "14th Street" roadway is located (see attachment #5 and #6). The acquisition, which is now being finalized, has been delayed due to a complex estate probate process. While a portion of the existing roadway is located on the former Clock Restaurant site, most of the existing roadway is situated on the LaCava property. Besides the roadway, some other improvements, notably a landscaped area, have also been located on this 35' strip by (apparently) the Home and Patio store owners. It appears that additional landscaping has been installed within the landscaped area within the last several days. The planned roadway improvements would require the removal of the landscaped area. For several years, the County has been working toward clearing -up code violations related to the development of the former "Clock Restaurant" site. Some of these violations relate to the segment of "14th Street" under discussion (see attachment #7). These violations could not be resolved without some resolution to the "14th Street" situation. A final, agreeable resolution to these long-standing violations was accomplished via approval of a site plan, submitted by Dependable Dodge, to re -develop the "Clock" site and upgrade access, drainage, and landscaping (see attachment #8 and #9). Proposed "14th Street" Modifications/Improvements The proposed improvements to the LaCava access, as agreed to in the approval of the Dependable Dodge site plan, will be as follows: 1. Move the curb cut to the south to better align with the centerline of the 35 foot strip. 2. Remove the encroaching 6" X 6" wood beams and the grass area and pave using 10 inch limerock base and 1 inch hot asphaltic concrete surface. 30 3. Repair all distressed areas of pavement which are included in two areas of distress, approximately 27' X 9' and 30' X 9'. 4. Overlay the paved area within the 35 foot strip with 3/4 inch hot asphaltic concrete surface coat. 5. Re -grade the northern portion into a retention swale. 6. Re -locate vegetation that is improvement of sight distance. These are minimal improvements that usage of this parcel as an access. safety and accessibility of this maintenance costs. blocking the alignment for will not infringe upon the These will also enhance the strip as well as reduce The proposed improvements' cost should not exceed $6,600.00 and should serve to continue existing access and usage until a decision to improve 14th Street from 6th Avenue to U.S. #1 is made by the Board of County Commissioners. Legal Issues: Rights of Access and Development There are many complicated legal issues which could not be reduced to writing due to time constraints. Listed below are several legal issues that AssiStant County Attorney Will Collins will present at the August 27th Board meeting. *Trespass *Code Enforcement Board: Site plan Violations *Inverse Condemnation *Prescriptive Easement *Contracts Summary Access uncertainties and problems related to the "14th Street" use have plagued the County and area property owners .for several years. The County, through its pending acquisition of the 35' LaCava strip, is.initiating steps to legalize and help control a roadway which has been used by the public and has served area property owners for years. By redeveloping the former Clock Restaurant site, Dependable Dodge has worked with the County to maintain a safe accessway, and to address some of.the legal problems and code violations referenced in this report. The proposed improvements and modifications should make a bad situation better. 31 AUGf9 BOOKS F'.v�� Pr - hl a 1'1 ert 1 -A BOOK 84 PAGE.. . J 4/ Wool ,V.Vi ,;. iiMI.L.) VUv� ,SC . = r �i . y. Public Works Director Jim Davis recapped his efforts to purchase the property. He said that after Ms. LaCava died] her heirs became more cooperative and there are indications they are willing to sell the property. Assistant County Attorney Collins has been communicating with the estate to try to purchase the property. Mr. Davis was not aware of any proposal by the owners of Home & Patio to offer to purchase the land. Mr. Davis advised the 32 Board of the continuing efforts of staff to improve this site but it all hinges on the purchase of the property. Attorney Collins informed the Board of the many legal complications involving the former Clock Restaurant, the involvement of DOT because of access to U.S.1, and the issue of paving the road to the Council on Aging Senior Center. Attorney Collins stated that there are many factors involved, including utilities, drainage, parking requirements, and specific needs of each entity. He described the current situation regarding the LaCava estate and the County's offer to purchase and thought the signed papers would be returned within a week. There is one other piece at the Southgate Mobile Home Park that the County needs to acquire to supply the missing link in this strip of land. Commissioner Scurlock felt the County should be moving towards acquiring the property and do all the things mentioned at this intersection and still accommodate in a reasonable fashion the adjacent property owner, Home & Patio, who has been there for 20 years. Attorney Collins thought the adjoining property owner will benefit because he has never had a real right of access to the property and by creating a driveway for ingress and egress he is going to be better off. Director Davis said in early 1980's the plan was to segregate the east and west portions of this street with a double cul de sac but would not be opposed to opening up the road if we design a safe roadway that can meet the needs of traffic, plus drainage, stormwater management, utility accommodation, all the necessary functions of a right-of-way. Chairman Bird asked about the benefit to Home & Patio if the configuration of the road eliminates the parking capability on the north side of the building. Attorney Collins described the special problems involved with any design for this right-of-way. Roger Cain explained that the original plan was to avoid a design where it would be called a public street. He said their intention was for very minimal improvements so the parking could essentially function as it is now. Commissioner Eggert was concerned because this area is used as an access road between Home & Patio and the former Clock Restaurants and she does not want to see an inferior road which will be used by people using other facilities to the west. Chairman Bird felt the traffic load on 6th Avenue would not be increased greatly because there is not a lot of undeveloped property to the east of this area. 33 AUG 27 991 BOOK 84 FA6E AUG 27 99 BOOK 84 P,4 .th Arlene Fletcher, Director of Council on Aging, came before the Board and said that the conception that this is a road to nowhere is not exactly true because the Senior Center has at least 300 people a day and they have 52 employees who use the road everyday with additional traffic on special occasions. She felt it is one of the busiest streets in the County and described the appalling condition of the road. She also mentioned that at 4:00 p.m. it is very difficult to turn onto 6th Avenue. Ms. Fletcher stated that in 1982 the Council on Aging paid to have sewer and water lines brought to their building and paid to have the road paved, which has never been done. Ms. Fletcher thought Home & Patio should not be penalized in the least because their store is one of the most attractive stores in Vero Beach. They keep their property neat and tidy. Ms. Fletcher stressed that this is an important roadway and stated something has to be done to get ingress and egress to the Senior Center and the rest of the properties on 14th Street. Chairman Bird felt we need to move on the acquisition of the LaCava property. Attorney Herzog thought the key to making the situation with Home & Patio pacific is to give notice that existing use will be accommodated. He said Mr. Mooney wants to cooperate with his neighbors, but the parking matter is directly related to the County. Mr. Herzog stated that all they want is notice and accommodation for existing parking. Chairman Bird understood Mr. Herzog and Mr. Mooney were here in a cooperative vein and the staff will continue to accommodate their needs on the north side of the building. Commissioner Scurlock agreed with the Chairman that we need to acquire the LaCava property and do something that is compatible with everybody's use, and that will be the goal. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, to purchase the LaCava property and design this project to be compatible with the needs of all surrounding property owners. Robert Mooney, President of Home & Patio, came before the Board to clarify the use of his property. He felt calling this a road to nowhere is giving it more than it is because it is not a road. He said there is a drive between the former Clock Restaurant and Home & Patio that deadends that private property and although some people said that the County used to give access to the people in the back, you really can't give access across private property. 34 There is use by custom or prescriptive rights but the 35 feet that the County is considering acquiring is only surrounded by three pieces of private property. He said that a few years ago, when Mr. Pinto requested it, he gave the County an easement across the back of his property to serve property owners to the south of Home & Patio. If the 35 -foot strip of property were owned by Home & Patio and whoever would be buying the Clock Restaurant, easement would also be given over that piece of property. He felt the property should be acquired by the people who adjoin it and give the County whatever utility easements they need because the people that are going from Sixth Avenue to U.S. 1 are crossing private property for several hundred feet. Chairman Bird stated that situation will change when the County acquires the two LaCava pieces and the Southgate Mobile Home Park piece. Then it would all be County owned and it would all be public. Mr. Mooney thought the Southgate Mobile Home park property was not for sale at any price. Public Works Director Jim Davis advised that the owner of the Southgate Mobile Home Park property, the senior Mr. Wold, when he was alive, was reluctant to sell. He further advised that staff had not spoken with the heir but plan on doing that once the LaCava property purchase is cleared. Chairman Bird thought we should go ahead and proceed to buy the LaCava property. If we run into a stone wall on the Southgate property and we determine we cannot do what we want, we always have the option of offering this property back to Mr. Mooney and the other abutting property owner. Mr. Mooney questioned the time table. He stated he has been working on this issue for 20 years and he would like to clarify his position. Debra Smith, representing Dependable Dodge, informed the Board that Dependable Dodge has an approved site plan and wondered if there will be any adverse effect if something is worked out with Home & Patio. Chairman Bird responded that the site plan would not be affected by the County acquiring this land. Planning Director Stan Boling demonstrated the locations of the various pieces of property, the proposed configuration of the roadway and the parking spaces related to Home & Patio. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION It was voted on and carried unanimously. 35 AUG 2719 1 f a BOOKS f.?�c ti BOOK 8 120 SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL PARK - IRC BID #91-101 The Board reviewed memo from Purchasing Manager Fran Boynton dated August 13, 1991: To: Board of County Commissioners THROUGH: James E. Chandler County Administrator and H.T. "Sonny" Dean General Services D or FROM: Fran Boynton Purchasing Manager SUBJECT: South County Regional Park - IRC Bid #91-101 IRC Project #8716 DATE: August 13, 1991 BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Advertisement Dates: Bid Opening Date: Plans & Specifications Sold to: Replies: BID TABULATION May 8, 15 and 22, 1991 May 29, 1991 Seventeen (17) Vendors Four (4) Vendors SUBMITTAL UNIT PRICE 1. Hunley-Hubbard Construction Bid (Corrected) $806,636.76 ✓ Vero Beach, FL 2. Barth Construction Vero Beach, FL 3. Kirchman Stuart, FL 4. Britt Construction Stuart, FL DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS: The apparent low bidder's proposal exceeds what was budgeted for this project by over $200,000.00 as the budget set aside only $600,000.00 for this project. In addition, costs for loader rental, burn machine rental and landfill fees totaling $57,085.67 have been incurred in preparing this site for construction. Equipment costs and labor in clearing the site by county forces furnished as "in kind" services total $12,701.14. It is estimated that the county will incur further equipment and labor costs of $20,000.00 in grading the site to near final grade as required by the Contract. The clearing and grading was undertaken by county forces in order to reduce the expense of this project. County staff is also pursuing modification to the softball fields' lighting system to see if additional savings can be realized for this item without sacrificing functionality or performance. If so, a change order will be issued subsequent to commencing the Contract. Bid $916,889.00 Bid $898,423.00 Bid , $886,358.00 This project can be funded by deleting certain items from the Contract in the entirety, and by having the county perform work for other items. The disadvantage to this would be that some of the playground equipment, totaling $63,469.00; the parking area lighting, totaling $23,027.00 would be either reduced in scope, or 36 omitted altogether from the Contract. In addition some savings could be obtained by having the county provide the asphalt paving under our current contract rather than the low bidder's proposal. This approach would, however, reduce the Contract amount. The contractor is agreeable to this, if a negotiated change order is executed with him to provide the reduced playground equipment. In Summary: Delete: Item No. Reduce: Item No. Item No. 17 Parking Area Lighting 21 Playground Area Sand Base 22 Playground Equipment (Reduce both by for a total equal to or less than $39,877) Piave County Perform: Item No. 4 Asphaltic Cement Pavement -$ 30,745.50 $ 14,584.00 Item No. 9. Asphaltic Cement Bikepath Pavement -$ 6,364.80 $ 2,784.60 Deletion Total -$143,511.30 Delete Contract Amount Savings -$ 23,027.00 $ 23,027.00 -$ -$ 19,905.00 63,469.00 $ 33,500.00 Reduced Contract Amount $663,125.46 ($806,636.76-$143,511.30) Total Project Savings $ 73,895.60 Total Projected Reduced Project Cost: $663,125.46 $ 39,877.00 $ 12,701.14 $ 57,085.67 $ 20,000.00 $ 19,741.70 $ 37,600.00 $850,130.97 $669,125.00 $181,005.97 Contract with Hunley-Hubbard (as reduced by change order) Playground Change Order In Kind Costs (to date) ' Rental Fees, Landfill Fees (to date) Grading Labor & Equipment Charge Paving Contingencies at 5% Required Project Amount Budgeted Funds General Fund Contingency Funds Needed Requiredamount for South County Project $850,130.97 By using General Fund contingency funds along with other funds, the reduced Contract and project can be funded. ,ALTERNATIVES: Alternative, No. 1 - Reduce the Contract and fund as set out in the Discussion & Analysis. Alternative No. 2 - Fund the entire Contract ($806,636.76) using funds that are available, including contingency funds, to make up the difference in the budget and the Contract amount. Alternative No. 3 - Re -bid the Contract, deleting the items and reducing the scope of work. BUDGETED AMOUNT: $600,000.00 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends awarding the low bid to Hunley-Hubbard at the bid amount of $806,636.76, then delete items 4, 9, 17, 21 & 22, by change order, and in addition, negotiate a change order to provide reduced playground equipment installation. The reduced contract would then be for $663,125.46. Allocate contingency funds of $181,005.97 to fund a reduced project. 37 A@JC 27 � o� BOOK ' fkuE ..AUG 27 99 Cd 67) BOOK 4 ['AUL 0t ..C.,ts, ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously awarded Bid 91-101 to Hunley-Hubbard at the bid amount of $806,636.76, deleted items 4, 9, 17, 21, and 22 by change order, instructed staff to negotiate a change order to provide reduced playground equipment installation for a reduced contract price of $663,125.46, and agreed to allocate contingency funds of $181,005.97, all as recommended by staff. SAID CONTRACT DOCUMENTS WILL BE PLACED ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF CLERK TO THE BOARD WHEN FULLY EXECUTED AND RECEIVED AMENDMENT TO DNR FRDAP GRANT AGREEMENT - TREASURE SHORES PARK PHASE -1 The Board reviewed memo from Capital Projects Manager Terry Thompson dated August 19, 1991: TO: James E. Chandler, County Administrator THROUGH: James W. Davis, P.E.,I Public Works Director FROM: Terry B. Thompson, P.E.S.V'e' Capital Projects Manager SUBJECT: Amendment to DNR FRDAP Grant Agreement for Treasure Shores Park - Phase I DATE: August 19, 1991. FILE: frdap.agn DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS Indian River County submitted a Sea Turtle Protection Plan (STPP) to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) as required by DNR Permit #IR -362 for construction of Treasure Shores Park. The STPP included a proposal to monitor and relocate nests from the construction area seaward of the dune vegetation line during the turtle nesting season. The DNR approved the STPP, but denied the County's proposal to monitor and relocate nests. This means that construction seaward of the dune vegetation line prior to the end of the turtle nesting season on October 31, 1991 is prohibited. The FRDAP grant for construction of Treasure Shores Park requires that construction be completed be November 1, 1991. Staff requested that the DNR amend the FRDAP grant agreement to delete the dune walkover and lifeguard tower from the project elements because they are seaward of the dune vegetation line and will not be completed by the November 1, 1991 FRDAP completion deadline. The dune walkover and lifeguard tower were included in the contract awarded to Schopke Construction, but a separate Notice -to -Proceed will be issued to Schopke for these structures on November 1, 1991. Schopke will be required to complete construction of the dune walkover and lifeguard tower within 45 calendar (days from the Notice -to -Proceed for these structures. 38 Attached is an Amendment to FRDAP Grant No. F89-099 that was prepared by the DNR. The monies that were originally appropriated in the grant for the dune walkover and lifeguard tower have been reallocated to fund the hiking trail, picnic area, playground, restroom and related support facilities and improvements. The amount of funding provided by the DNR has not been revised and will remain at $120,000. RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUNDING Staff recommends that the Chairman be authorized to execute the attached Amendment to FRDAP Agreement No. F89-099. The County's $60,000 match for construction will be funded from Account #311-210-572-066.51 - Treasure Shores Park. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert to authorize the Chairman to execute the Amendment to FRDAP Agreement No. F89- 099, as recommended by staff. Under discussion, Chairman Bird stated that Public Works Director Jim Davis had given him the name of the person at DNR who is telling us we cannot do any construction at the foot of the dune until November 1. Chairman Bird felt this does not make sense, as it is one set of steps coming down at the foot of the dune and one small lifeguard tower, very minor construction. He plans to pursue this issue. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION It was voted on and carried unanimously. /` SAID DOCUMENT WILL BE PLACED ON FILE IN THE OF ICE OF CLERK TO THE BOARD WHEN IT IS FULLY EXECUTED AND RECEIVED REQUEST BY CITY OF VERO BEACH TO EXTEND 16TH STREET BALLFIELD COMPLEX LEASES UNTIL OCTOBER 21, 2010 The Board reviewed memo from Public Works Director Jim Davis dated August 21, 1991: • AUG 271991 39 BOOK 84 0.6E .4.0 j 99 BOOK 84 f1GE. TO: James E. Chandler, County Administrator FROM: James W. Davis, P.E. Public Works Director SUBJECT: Request by City of Vero Beach to Extend 16th Street Ballfield Complex Leases until October 21, 2010 REF. LETTER: Lawrence E. Braisted to Charles Vitunac dated June. 10, 1991 DATE: August 21, 1991 FILE: 16stles.agn DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS Two existing leases between the City of Vero Beach(lessee) and Indian River County (lessor), which leases to the City 11.76 acres of land north of the•Vero Beach High School, expire October 21, 1994 and February 26, 1994. The leased land is improved with lighted ballfields and is used for recreational purposes and parking only. The City is requesting the lease extension prior to the 1994 expiration dates due to planned improvements costing in excess of $200,000 that are scheduled in the next two years. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS The County staff and Parks and Recreation Committee have no objections to extending the above leases until October 21, 2010. A termination clause gives either party the right to terminate the lease on a one year notice. The County must reimburse the City of Vero Beach for capital improvements based on a 16 year depreciation schedule if the County terminates the lease prior to 2010. City and County residents can use the recreation facilities and there are no differences in charges to the City and County residents in* using the facilities. RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUNDING Staff recommends approval of the Lease Extension Agreement land requests authorization for the Chairman to execute the agreement. ON MOTION by Commissioner Wheeler, SECONDED by Commissioner Scurlock, the Board unanimously approved and authorized the Chairman to execute the Lease Extension Agreement with the City of Vero Beach for ballfield complex leases until October 21, 2010, as recommended by staff. SAID LEASE AGREEMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF CLERK TO THE BOARD 40 REOUEST BY MS. MADELINE KAYE FOR COUNTY TO CLOSE 78TH AVENUE BETWEEN 129TH STREET AND 128TH COURT IN ROSELAND The Board reviewed memo from Public Works Director Jim Davis dated August 21, 1991: TO: James E. Chandler, County Administrator FROM: James W. Davis, P.E. Public Works Director SUBJECT: Request by Ms. Madeline Kaye for County to Close 78th Avenue between 129th Street and 128th Court in Roseland DATE: August 21, 1991 FILE: kaye.agn DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS During the August'6, 1991 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners, Ms. Madeline Kaye, resident of 7840 128th Court in Roseland, requested permission to close the public right-of-way referred to as 78th Avenue between 129th Street and 128th Court. Mrs. Kaye has stated that vehicles travel the right-of-way where no physical road exists and disturbs the peace in that area. Ms. Kaye has previously barricaded the roadway without obtaining a right-of-way construction permit. In addition, Ms. Kaye requested that the drainage ditches in the area be cleaned. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS Staff has investigated this complaint and 78th Avenue is a 35' wide platted right-of-way. At the present time, an improved roadway does not exist. The right-of-way is needed for future access to unplatted lands to the south, and to provide drainage in the Roseland area. The barricades installed by Ms. Kaye are not standard barricades, and the County could be exposed to liability if someone collided with the structure. Numerous similar requests are received from property owners throughout the County for unopened right-of-ways to be barricaded and the Public Works Department's policy has been to only _barricade those right-of-ways where continual, significant traffic problems exist. A properly designed barricade that is effective could cost $2,000. Certain other citizens in the Roseland area have objected to the closing. The following Alternatives are presented: Alternative No. 1 Approve the County Road and Bridge Division inst4ling standard barricades at a cost of approximately $2,000. Alternative No. 2 Leave the 78th Avenue right-of-way open as has existed over the past 70 years. RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUNDING Staff recommends that the right-of-way remain open and Alternative No. 2 be approved. In addition, the Road and Bridge Division has recently cleaned out the drainage ditch in the area. 41 S hg BOOK U F. E UG2'• BOOK 8 ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously agreed to leave the 78th Avenue right-of-way open as it has existed over the past 70 years, as recommended by staff. Under discussion, Commissioner Bowman asked what is the County's exposure to liability. County Attorney Vitunac advised if the roadways are properly maintained there is no liability. Public Works Director Jim Davis offered photographs showing the condition of the right-of-way and that there is no problem with frequent vehicles using the right-of-way. He thought there were some isolated incidents where people wander back there but he pointed out in the photographs that the grass is well-maintained and there does not appear to be a large use. It is on the boundary of a platted subdivision and it is a half right-of-way. Commissioner Bowman, with Commissioner Eggert agreeing, stated that from personal observation of the area, she felt anyone riding a motorcycle or beach buggy on the site would run the risk of going head over heels. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION It was voted on and carried unanimously. STREET LIGHTING ALONG S.R. 60 WEST OF 43RD AVENUE PROPOSED BY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION The Board reviewed memo from Public Works Director Jim Davis dated August 21, 1991: 42 TO: James E. Chandler, County Administrator FROM: James W. Davis, P.E., Public Works Director SUBJECT: Street Lighting along SR60 West of 43rd Avenue Proposed by Department of Transportation DATE: August 21, 1991 FILE: sr601ts.agn: DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS The Florida Department of Transportation. Utilities Section has offered to construct roadway lighting along SR60 west of 43rd Avenue under the Lighting Justification Program whereby Indian River County would maintain the system once it was installed. If the County were interested;..,an agreement, plus a resolution (attached) signed by the Chairman,would be required.) ALTERNATIVES AND'ANALYSIS The City of Vero Beach Electrical service area lies east of "74th Avenue where a majority of the lights are proposed. The cost would be • 400 watt HPS - 52 @ $11.98/light (includes electricity and relamping) per month = $623/month or $7,475 per year Due to the presence of senior adult communities such as Indian River Estates, Village Green, Countryside, Vista Plantation, Lake -in -the -Woods; etc., lighting is probably justified,. however, the Traffic Engineering budget for FY92/93 would have to accommodate this additional cost, since the project completion dated is September, 1992. RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUNDING Although the yearly cost is substantial beginning FY 92/93, staff recommends approval. Funding shall be budgeted in the FY92/93 Traffic Engineering Fund -111-245-541-034.31 ($60,000 FY91/92 budget). ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously approved roadway lighting along SR 60 west of 43rd Avenue and adopted Resolution 91-96 authorizing execution of a Highway Lighting Agreement. RESOLUTION 91-96 AND'THE AGREEMENT ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF CLERK TO THE BOARD 43 AUG 2?'1991 � _ � `dj mil P / LOOK 4 F4Ej�,, i AN 2 1,')•9 BOOK 8 4 FAGS L 8 WASTEWATER SERVICE TO I.R.C. MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS AT C.R. 512 THE BOARD REVIEWED MEMO FRS! TERRY PINTO DATED AUGUST 14, 1991 DATE: AUGUST 14, 1991 TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FROM: TERRANCE G. PINTO DIRECTOR OF UTILITY/ SERVICES PREPARED WILLIAM F. McC AND STAFFED CAPITAL PROJEC .L'RER BY: DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES SUBJECT: ROBERT O. WISEME ENVIRONMENTAL ENG DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES WASTEWATER SERVICE TO INDIAN RIVER COUNTY MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS AT C.R. 512 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY PROJECT NO. US -91 -21 -CS BACKGROUND On January 29, 1991, the Board of County Commissioners approved an agreement between Indian River County and the Indian River County School Board for utility service connections for the above -referenced schools. The status of the items in the agreement were covered in an agenda item for school water service brought to the Board on August 12, 1991 (see attached). The staff is now ready to proceed with in-house design for the sewer lift station and force main, which will be extended from an existing main at Chesser's Gap on C.R. 512 to the intersection of C.R. 510 and C.R. 512. -- - ,ANALYSIS The staff's preliminary estimated construction cost is $300,000.00; a preliminary cost breakdown is presented below: 1. 13,200 LF of 8" pipe @ $15.00/LF $198,000.00 2. Lift Station and associated on-site 80,000.00 piping 3. 2 canal crossings 16,000.00 Subtotal: $294,000.00 10% Contingency: 2,940.00 Total: $296,940.00 Use for Budgetary Purposes: $300,000.00 This project will be funded from the impact fees paid by the School Board, which total $122,848.00, with the remainder coming from the Utility Department's impact fee fund, which will be recouped as other customers connect and pay their impact fees. The line sizes'have been adapted from the Wastewater Master Plan and are in line with the flows that will be generated from the C.R. 512 land I-95 area. 44 We have outlined the total engineering cost for design below: Survey fee quotes: Kimball/Lloyd, Inc. Carter Associates, Inc. Masteller, Moler & Reed, Inc. Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. $10,000.00 4,940.00 6,300.00 Four quotes for the project survey were obtained and are listed above; we are recommending that we proceed with Kimball/Lloyd, Inc., for this work (see attached quotes). .Estimated administrative costs, including postage, reproduction, and permitting fees Soil and other additional professional services (to include canal crossing structural, soil corrosiveness testing, etc.), with upper limit of Engineering fees (by County personnel) Total Estimated Design Cost The total project cost (design and construction) is $338,870.00. RECOMMENDATION $3,870.00 $5,000.00 10,000.00 20.000.00 $38,870.00 The Department of Utility Services recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve proceeding with in-house design, permitting, and bidding to construct the project, and authorize execution of the attached agreement with Kimball/Lloyd, Inc. for surveying., 1 ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously approved proceeding with in-house design, permitting and bidding to construct the above described project and authorized the Chairman to execute the agreement with Kimball/Lloyd, Inc. for surveying, as recommended by staff. SAID AGREEMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF CLERK TO THE BOARD 45 AUG 2ri 1991 BOOK 0 4 F„;_, �.1� AUG 2'7 '99 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT BOOK Chairman Bird announced that immediately upon adjournment the Board would reconvene sitting as the Commissioners of the Solid Waste Disposal District. Those Minutes are being prepared separately. There being no further business, on Motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Board adjourned at 12:25 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: Clerk Chairman 46