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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/19/1991141fr7/ ; ae1°)L. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA AGENDA REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1991 9:00 A.M. - COUNTY COMMISSION CHAMBER COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1840 25TH STREET VERO BEACH, FLORIDA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Richard N. Bird, Chairman James E. Chandler, County Administrator Gary C. Wheeler, Vice Chairman Margaret C. Bowman Charles P. Vitunac, County Attorney Carolyn K. Eggert Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Jeffrey K. Barton, Clerk to the Board * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 9:00 A.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION - Rev. Richard D. Clark, Asst. Pastor Our Savior Lutheran Church 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Comm. Richard N. Bird 4. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA/EMERGENCY ITEMS a. Comm. Eggert request addn. of Quasi -Judicial Bodies b. Conmr. Eggert request removal of Item L for discussion. c. Co. Atty Vituniac request to postpone Item E. 5. PROCLAMATION AND PRESENTATIONS None 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None 7. CONSENT AGENDA A. Annual Report Ending Sept. 30, 1991, for Consti- tutional Officer of Indian River County; FL as follows: R. T. "Tim" Dobeck B. Occupational Licenses collected during month of October, 1991 (memorandum dated November 8, 1991) C. Reappointments to Children's Services Advisory Committee (memorandum dated November 12, 1991) D. Bid Award: IRC 92-37 / Old Sugar Mill Estates (memorandum dated November 5, 1991) E. Public Defender Budget Amendment 006 (memorandum dated November 13, 1991) NOV 19 199 a BOOK . F'��GE: 'orf I_9 1991 BOOK 7. CONSENT AGENDA (cont'd): F. Misc. Budget Amendment 004 (memorandum dated November 13, 1991) G. Sheriff's Request to Expend $125,620 from Law Enforcement Trust Fund, B.A. 4t005 (memorandum dated November 12, 1991) H. Central Field Building - Bid #91-130, Agreements (memorandum dated November 6, 1991) I. IRC Bid #91-114 / Surplus Property Sale (memorandum dated November 13, 1991) J. Report on Voucher for Payment of Annual Contri- butions - Housing Assistance Payments Program (memorandum dated November 12, 1991) K. St. of Fla., Dept. of HRS Contract (memorandum dated November 12, 1991) L. Chapter 303 - Courts (memorandum dated November 8, 1991) 8. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES None 9:05 a.m. 9. PUBLIC ITEMS A. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS None B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Request to Table Public Hearing Scheduled for the Nov. 19, 1991 Meeting: Suncoast Primary School's Request for Conceptual Site Plan & Special Exception Approval for a Pre -School and Primary School (memorandum dated November 13, 1991) 2. Sebastian Associates, Ltd. Request to Amend the Comprehensive Plan & Rezone Approx. 8 Acres (memorandum dated November 12, 1991) 3. Streetman, Et. Al., Request to Rezone Approx. +/-4.58 Acres from A-1 to CG (memorandum dated October 18, 1991) 4. Progress Report on the Development of the Neighborhood Commercial Node Located at the Northwest Corner of S.R. 60 and 74th Ave. (memorandum dated November 12, 1991) 10. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S MATTERS Street Lighting District Assessments (memorandum dated November 5, 1991) ny NOV 191991 11. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT None B. EMERGENCY SERVICES Approval to Submit Two Applications for FY 92-93 EMS Grant Program for Counties (memorandum dated November 13, 1991) C. GENERAL SERVICES None D. LEISURE SERVICES None E. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET Selection of Firm for Tourist Study (memorandum dated November 13, 1991) F. PERSONNEL None G. PUBLIC WORKS Professional Engineering Services for Round Island Park Improvements (memorandum dated November 13, 1991) H. UTILITIES 1. Petition for Water Service in •Courtside S/D, 38th Square, SW - North off 5th St.,SW (memorandum dated November 1, 1991) 2. Phase I Development of the North County Water Treatment Facility (memorandum dated October 24, 1991) 3. Septage Handling Facility at the North. County Wastewater Treatment Plant (memorandum dated October 31, 1991) 4. So. Co. R.O. Plant / Change Order No. 2 and Additional Engineering Services with Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc. (memorandum dated October" 23, 1991) 5. Agreement for the Development of Charges for Providing Wholesale Wastewater Services to City of Sebastian (memorandum dated November 12, 1991) 6. Roseland Plaza Force Main, Final Pay Request and Change Order (memorandum dated November 5, 1991) 7. Roseland Plaza Uti•Iities / Disposal of Treatment Plants (memorandum dated November 12, 1991) POUK a �'�„E 829 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 E. COMMISSIONER DON C. SCURLOCK, JR. 14. SPECIAL DISTRICTS A. B. C. NORTH COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT None SOUTH COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT None SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT 1. Fellsmere Recycling (memorandum dated 2. Bid Award: #92-28 Annual Contract (memorandum dated 15. ADJOURNMENT / Collection Center November 6, 1991) / Fill Dirt/Top Soil November 11, 1991) BOOK 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, November 19, 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, November 19, 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. Reverend Richard D. Clark, Assistant Pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church, gave the invocation. Chairman Richard N. Bird led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA/EMERGENCY ITEMS Commissioner Eggert requested the addition of an explanation of County Boards versus quasi-judicial bodies. It was added to the agenda under Attorney's Matters. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously added the above item to the Agenda. CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Eggert requested the removal of Item L from the Consent Agenda. County Attorney Vitunac requested the postponement of Item E for two weeks. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously removed Items E and L from the Consent Agenda. NOV 191991 ROOK 84 FAL 831 0OV 1.9 `1991 BOOK SPACE A. Annual Report The Board received the Annual Report Ending September 30, 1991 from Indian River County Sheriff R. T. "Tim" Dobeck, which was placed on file in the office of Clerk to the Board. B. Occupational Licenses Collected During Month of October, 1991 The Board received the following report from Tax Collector Gene E. Morris: MEMORANDUM TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Gene E. Morris, Tax Collector SUBJECT: Occupational Licenses DATE: November 8, 1991 Pursuant to Indian River County Ordinance No. 86-59, please be informed that $38,566.83 was collected in occupational license taxes during the month of October, representing the issuance of 1,453 licenses. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously received the report of occupational licenses collected during the month of October, 1991. C. Reappointments to Children's Services Advisory Committee ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously reappointed the following individuals to the Children's Services Advisory Committee for a two- year term to expire in November, 1993. Reverend Henry Holmes Marcy Purdy Judith Starrett Anthony Donadio 2 D. Award Bid IRC 92-37 - Old Sucrar Mills Estates The Board reviewed memo from Purchasing Manager Fran Boynton dated November 5, 1991: DATE: November 5, 1991 TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS THRU: James E. Chandler, County Administrator H.T. "Sonny" Dean, Director Department of General Servic Fran Boynton, Purchasing Manager SUBJ: Bid Award: IRC 92-37/Old Sugar Mill Estates Utilities Department FROM: BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Bid Opening Date: Specifications mailed to: Replies: BID TABULATION A.O.B. Underground West Palm Beach, F1 Ted Myers Contracting Winter Beach, F1 GBS Excavating Ft Pierce, F1 JoBear; Inc Palm Bay, F1 G.E. French Construction Okeechobee, F1 D.J. Donahue Corp Pt St Lucie, F1 TOTAL. AMOUNT OF BID: FUNDS AVAILABLE: October 30, 1991 Fifteen (15) Vendors Six (6) Vendors TOTAL LUMP SUM PRICE $26,193.64 $38,946.70 $42,950.00 $44,938.20 • $57,265.00 $68,890.00 $26,193.64 $36,777.00 SOURCE OF FUNDS: Utilities General Impact Fees RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the bid be awarded to A.O.B. Underground as the lowest, most responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications. In addition, staff requests the Board's approval of the attached agreement when all requirements are met and approved as to form by the County Attorney. 3 NOV 191991 BOOK 84 f E rjt NOV 1991 BOOK 84 PAGE 8 ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously awarded Bid #92-37 for 50th Court/Old Sugar Mill Estates water main extension to A.O.B. Underground in the amount of $26,193.64 as the lowest, most responsive and responsible bidder, and authorized the Chairman to execute the agreement, as recommended by staff. (AGREEMENT NOW RECEIVED AND ON. FILE IN THE OFFICE OF CLERK TO THE $OARD) E. Budget Amendment 006 - Reauest For Additional Funds for Public Defender County Attorney Charles Vitunac explained that after this item had been placed on the agenda, he had received a memo from St. Lucie County which suggested a meeting of the four counties to discuss the budgetary problems the State Attorney and Public Defender are making for St. Lucie County. Indian River County had this on our Consent Agenda for approval since it is required by law, but if the Board agrees we can put this off for two weeks to have an opportunity to meet with the other counties. OMB Director Joe Baird concurred. He mentioned St. Lucie County is planning to dispute this change in the law and we do not have a problem with that because we keep picking up expenses relating to the Public Defender and other State agencies. Commissioner Scurlock asked how the delay would affect the ongoing functioning of the Public Defender's office since the law is that we contribute based on population figures. Attorney Vitunac felt since thecounty with the largest population is not going to pay this yet, the function of the Public Defender's office will not be affected in a two-week period. Administrator Chandler agreed we are responsible by law, but he felt it would be beneficial to meet with the other counties. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously tabled Consent Agenda Item E, Public Defender Budget Amendment 006 for two weeks. F. Miscellaneous Budget Amendment 004 The Board reviewed memo from OMB Director Joe Baird dated November 13, 1991: 4 4 TO: DATE: SUBJECT: FROM: Members of the Board of County Commissioners November 13, 1991 MISCELLANEOUS BUDGET AMENDMENT 004 - CONSENT AGENDA Joseph A. Bair OMB Director J DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS 1. Contract with Cathco, Inc. to construct parking facilities on 19th Ave. was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on June 11, 1991. The attached entry appropriates funding for balance of the project. 2. This entry is to appropriate the funding for the Library Information and Referral grant ($15,000) for 1991/92 which was approved by the Board of County Commissioners at the May 7, 1991 meeting. 3. This entry is to appropriate the funding for the Library Technology Grant ($30,000) for 1991/92 which was approved by the Board of County Commissioners at the May 7, 1991 meeting. 4. The State of Florida, Department of Labor, has charged Indian River County for Unemployment Compensation payments to former employees. A budget amendment is required to reflect these payments. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the attached budget amendment number 004. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously approved Budget Amendment 004, as follows: 5 40V 19 1991 BOOK 84 ME 835 r Nov '�9l' TO: Members of the Board of County commissioners FROM: Joseph A. Baird OMB Director tOOK 84 FAH SUBJECT: BUDGET AMENDMENT NUMBER: 004 DATE: November 13, 1991 Entry ; Number! Funds/Department/Account Name i. 'REVENUES Account Number ! Increase Decreas ;General Fund/Revenue 'Cash Forward !EXPENSES '001-000-389-040.00 40 344 ;General Fund/Expense 'OtherIm•rovements xce•t Bld•s. 2. [REVENUES ;General Fund/Revenue !Information & Referral Grant ;EXPENSE GENERAL FUND/Inf. & Ref. Library Materials .Travel 001-220-519-066.39' X001-000-334-715.0015 40 344 15,000 $ 0 Grant 1 1 1001-109-571-038.411$ 5,000 $__ 0 1001-109-571-038.42!$ 250�,S 0 i !Dues and Memberships 1 !Equipment 3. 1001-109-571-038.43 ;001-109-571-038.46 $ 250 $ 0 3,500,5 0 Miscellaneous/Printing REVENUES 1001-109-571-038.49,$ 6.000 $ 0 GENERAL FUND/Revenue Library Technology Grant EXPENSE '001-000-334-716.00!$ a 30.000 $ 0 GENERAL FUND/Lib. Tech. ,Library Materials !Travel !Subscriptions 'Equipment !Supplieq Grant !001-109-571-038.51 S 500 $ 0 !001-109-571-038.52 S 1.000 S 0 i 1001-109-571-038.554 12,5004 0 1001-109-571-038.56; 9,0004 0 ! i 1001-109-571-038.571 6.0001$ 0 !Miscellaneous 4. 'GENERAL FUND 1001-109-571-038.59' 1.000,$ 0 ;Supervisor of Elections [Unemployment Compensation Parks Unemployment Compensation 1 ! 1 1 00 -700-519-012.15' ,001-210-57 -012.15 Building and Grounds Unemployment Compensation EMS Unemployment Compensation Probation Unem•lo ent om•ensation Clerk to Court ,Unemployment Compensation i 'Reserve for Contingency ROAD AND BRIDGE 1001-220-519-012.15!$ 34 ,S 48 1.408 S 0 0 1001-253-526-012.151$ 268 0 '001-908-523-012.15' 136 1001-309-516-012.15!$ 641 0 1 1001-199-581-099.911$ ! 0 S 2,635 Unemployment Compensation Other Operating Supplies UTILITIES 1111-214-541-012.151$ i a 1111-199-581-099.911$ ! i 250 $ 0 0 s 250 General Unem•lo ent Com•ensation Other Operating Supplies '471-235-536-012.15' '471-235-536-035.291$ 6 103 0 103 G. Sheriff's Rectuest to Expend $125,620 From Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Budget Amendment 005 The Board reviewed memo from OMB Director Joe Baird dated November 12, 1991: TO: DATE: SUBJECT: FROM: Members of the Board of County Commissioners November 12, 1991 1 SHERIFF'S REQUEST TO EXPEND $125,620 FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND - (BUDGET AMENDMENT 005) - CONSENT AGENDA Joseph A. Baird OMB Director DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS Pursuant to Chapter 932.704 of Florida State Statutes, Indian River County Sheriffs Department is requesting authority to expend $125,620 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund for the following: QUANTITY DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 6 Raid/Bullet Proof Jackets $3,300 1 Midline, Handheld, Radar Gun, Model K-15II $1,845 3 Incident Capture Systems Video, LE 2400 MI Video $16,500 1 Kodak Imagelink Micro Imager Model 70-A $72,975 Advertising Campaign Against Drunk Driving $2,000 1 Risograph Digital Duplicator Model RC5600 $29,000 T A L>: 20 ANALYSIS The Law Enforcement Trust Fund had a cash balance of $277,830.54. Only $43,000 for an Anti -Drug Grant Match was budgeted in the 1991/92 fiscal year leaving an unappropriated cash balance of $234,830.54. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the Sheriff's request and the amendment. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously approved the Sheriff's request to expend $125,620 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund and Budget Amendment 005 as follows: 7 NOV 191991 HO. 1)'`'17) r NOV1r � �a TO: Members of the Board of County Commissioners FROM: Joseph A. Baird, OMB Director ` BOOKAH s SUBJECT: BUDGET AMENDMENT NUMBER: 005 DATE: November 12, 1991 Entry 1 Number' Funds De.artment Accoun Name ' Account Number ' Increase ' Decrease !EXPENSES !Spec. Law Enforce. Trust Fund 'Other Promot.o al E sense '112-600-521-034 81 2 000' 0 !Other Operating Supplies !Office Furniture !Other Machinery and Eauipment 1 ! 1112-600-521-035.291S 3,3001$ 0 1 $ 1 1 1 1 1112-600-521-066.411S 101.97515 1 1112-600-521-066.49 0 i 1 $ 18,345:$ • 0 !Reserve for Continaencies 1112-600-581-099.91,$ 0!S 83,500 11 1 'Cash Forward !112-600-581-099.92!$ OIS 42.120 H. Bid 91-130 - Central Field Building The Board reviewed memo from County Traffic Engineer Michael Dudeck dated November 6, 1991: ********************************************************************** TO: James E. Chandler. County Administrator , ,THROUGH: James W. Davis. P.E'f 1 Public Works Director FROM: Michael S. Dudeck. Jr. P.E. County Traffic Engineer DATE: November 6. 1991 SUBJECT: Central Field Building - Bid #91-130 Agreements ********************************************************************** j DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS At the meeting of September 17, 1991, The Board of County Commissioners awarded subject project to the low bidder, Thomas M. Sims & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $58.748.00. Presented are four (4) sets of contract documents with appropriate Public Construction Bond and Certificate of Insurance. RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUNDING Staff recommends that the Board authorize the Chairman to execute the contract documents. 8 s ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, Commissioner Bowman, the Board authorized the Chairman to execute with Thomas M. Sims & Associates, SECONDED by unanimously the Agreement Inc., in the amount of $58,748 for construction of the Traffic Engineering Central Field Building, as recommended by staff. SAID AGREEMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF CLERK TO THE BOARD I. Bid 91-114 - Surplus Property Sale The Board reviewed memo from Purchasing Manager Fran Boynton dated November 13, 1991: 99' DAM: ID: THRU: November 13, 1991 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS James E. Chandler, County Administrator H.T. "Sonny" Dean, Director Department of General Services FROM: Fran Boynton, Purchasing Managerj/' SUBJ: IRC Bid #91-114/Surplus Property Sale Parcel #1 - 00000-5000-00009.0 SW 1/4, Section 22, Township 32S, Range 39E, 3.3 acres vacant land Jo) Parcel #2 - 00000-5000-00032.0 SW 1/4 Section 22, Township 32S, Range 39E, 35' x 100' lot including a 10' x 20' CBS building BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Bid Opening Date: Advertisement Dates: Replies: Victoria Ausby Vero Beach, Fl Robbie Wiseman Vero Beach, F1 Ernestine Williams - Vero Beach, F1 July 24, 1991 July 3, 10, 17, 1991 Three (3) Parcel #1 $2,000.00 $ 300.00 9 Parcel #2 $1,500.00 BOOK 84 FADE 8&9 s®V19 BOOK 64 PAGE 8 C ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the rejection of all bids received for parcel #1 because bids received were far below its true value. It is rec- ommended that this parcel of land be offered to another County agency if there is a need. On Parcel #2, staff recommends acceptance of the sole bid in the amount of $1,500.00 and authorization for the Chairman to execute the appropriate documents. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously rejected all bids received for parcel #1 and accepted the sole bid in the amount of $1,500 for Parcel #2 as shown above and authorized the Chairman to execute the authorized documents. • COUNTY DEED FOR THE ABOVE SALE IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF CLERK TO THE BOARD J. Report on Voucher for Payment of Annual Contribution - Housing Assistance Payments Program The Board reviewed memo from Finance Department dated November 12, 1991: jTO•. The Honorable Members of the DATE: 11/12/91 FILE: Board of County Commissioners I I SUBJECT: Report on Voucher for Payment of Annual Contributions - Housing Assistance Payments Program FROM: Finance Department and REFERENCES: Rental Assistance The attached HUD Forms 52681 and HUD Form 52595. covering the 1990/1991 Fiscal Year, were prepared by the Section 8 Rental Assistance staff with the concurrence of the Finance Department. Ma -respectfully request that the Honorable members of the Board of County Commissioners authorize the Chairman's signature for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 10 ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously authorized the Chairman to execute the Vouchers for Payment of Annual Contributions, as recommended by staff. COPIES OF SAID DOCUMENTS ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF CLERK TO THE BOARD K. State of Florida. Department of HRS Contract The Board reviewed memo from OMB Director Joe Baird dated November 12, 1991: TO: DATE: SUBJECT: FROM: Members of the Board of County Commissioners November 12, 1991 STATE OF FLORIDA -DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES CONTRACT Joseph A. Bair OMB Director DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS The HRS - Indian River County Public Health Unit has submitted their annual contract to the county under F.S. 154. As in prior years, staff would like to remove the word "cash" from page 5, Section VIII, Subsection B, last sentence. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of this contract after the above change has been made. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously approved the Contract with Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services Contract, with the change as recommended by staff. SAID CONTRACT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF CLERK TO THE BOARD 11 NOV 1.9 199 BOOK 84 FA[E 841 NOV 19199 BOOK FREE L. Chapter 303 - Courts The Board reviewed memo from Assistant County Attorney Terry O'Brien dated November 8, 1991: TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Terrence P. O'Brien - Assistant County Attorney DATE: November 8, 1991 RE: CHAPTER 303 - COURTS ciP0 As part of the revision of Code of Ordinance the subject Chapter has been prepared. It is editorial in nature except for the addition of a funding mechanism for family mediation and conciliation services. The matter has been coordinated with the clerk of the court. A public hearing date of December 17, 1991 is recommended. Commissioner Eggert asked whether this Chapter of the Code will include the Law Library. County Attorney Vitunac assured her that when this Chapter is recapitulated the Law Library will be included. In the meantime, it is within the old County code. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously authorized advertising for a public hearing regarding Chapter 303 of the County Ordinance Code to be held on December 17, 1991, as recommended by staff. REOUEST TO TABLE PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING SUNCOAST PRIMARY SCHOOL'S REQUEST FOR CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN AND SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPROVAL The Board reviewed memo from Current Development Planner John McCoy dated November 13, 1991: 12 ;;; TO: James E. Chandler County Administrator THROUGH: Divion Head Concurrence Robert M. eati •, AI Community Devel•pmen- Director Stan Boling,AICP Planning Director FROM: John W. McCoy, AICP.4J M Senior Planner, Curt -wit Development DATE: November 13, 1991 SUBJECT: REQUEST TO TABLE PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED FOR THE NOVEMBER 19, 1991 MEETING: SUNCOAST PRIMARY SCHOOL'S REQUEST FOR CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN AND SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPROVAL FOR A PRESCHOOL AND PRIMARY SCHOOL It is requested that the following information be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at its regular meeting of November 19, 1991. Background The subject request has been scheduled as a public hearing for consideration at the November 19, 1991 Board of County Commissioners meeting. However, the applicant has just recently submitted an alternate design proposal that appears to address airport safety concerns expressed by city airport staff. Additional time is now required for the applicant, city airport staff, and county staff to review the newly proposed conceptual plan design. The applicant and staff, therefore, request that the scheduled public hearing be opened and then tabled to a time certain at the next available meeting date: 9:05 a.m., Tuesday, November 26, 1991. Recommendation Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners open the scheduled public hearing for the subject request, and then table the public hearing to a time certain at the next available Board of County Commissioners meeting date: 9:05 a.m., Tuesday, November ; 26, 1991. 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: 13 NOV 1 9 1991 Roar F'A c4 NOV 19199 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 In the matter o1 7ive- in the/]' �'/�// A /Court, was pub- lished in said newspaper In the issues o1 1 li/d.,11 ...V le,/ Al tient 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 mall matter at the post of lice in Vero Beach. In said Indian River Coun- ty. Florida. for a period o1 one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy o1 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 of A D. 19 97 t'.••• j, • t.1 `;•tip. / - - Rr (Business'Manager) BOOK S4 fAGE 844 NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING Police of hearing to consider the granting of spe- cial exception approval for Suncoast Primary School. The sublect property Is presently wider contract by Candace Manwaring end M Far- rel. and Is boated In Section 4, Township 33 8. and Range 39 E. See the above map for location. A pubric hearing at which parties In interest end dtizens shal have an opportunity to be heard. wR be held by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian RiverBuild- ing. s- &onChambers of the County AminsiCounty Administration i g. located at 1640 25th Street. Vero Beach. Flor- ida on Tuesday. November 19. 1991 at 9:05 a.m. Anyone who may wish to appeal any deetsbn which may be made at this meeting will need to en- sue that a verbatim record of the proceedings Is made. which includes testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. INDIAN RIVER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners BY •s- Richard N. Bird, Chairman 844982 Oct. 28. 199t The Chairman opened the public hearing. Planning Director Stan Boling asked for a continuance of the public hearing to 9:05 A. M. on Tuesday, November 26, 1991. The Chairman closed the public hearing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Scurlock, the Board unanimously continued the public hearing. to 9:05 A. M. on Tuesday, November 26, 1991, as requested by staff. SEBASTIAN ASSOCIATES, LTD., REOUEST TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND REZONE APPROXIMATELY 8 ACRES 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: ■ 14 ■ D J P.O. Box 1268 Vero Beach. Rorida 32961 562-2315 COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER. pro$ Ourilt� STATE OF FLORIDA Before the undersigned authority personally appeared JJ. Schumann Jr. who on oath says that he is Business Manager of the Vero Beach Press -Journal. a newspaper published at Vero Beach in Indian River Cbunty. Florida: that Q. Lti.a.F.ittLI ;get_ 4'J 4-446t fig .33.. J a,t s/o•36 .-¢uJ 44-€.4-4-.x..n-+ 9Zj billed t� v J was published in said newspaper in the issues) at Lrt,tivG-rt 7, / 41/ Sworn to and subscribed before me this pidt J day nP (SEAL.) '741 Y.v A D /ySl vno� aBusiness Manager .44444.4"11.74.... NetmyPvb i . Stale of Rertla Myraaauo}m imams low 79 Vsel NOTICE OF CHANGE OF LAND USE The Board of Ceeny Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida will consider adopting an ordinance to amend the use of land within an unincorporated portion of Indian River County as shown in the map of the.advertisement. A public hearing on . the proposal will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 1991, at 9:05 a.m. in the County Commission Chambers of the County Administration Building, located at 1840 25th Street; Vero 'Beach, Florida. At this public hearing the Board of County Commissioners will make a final decision to amend the Coon- . ty's Comprehensive flan. The proposed amendment is included in the proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE. OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHEN- SIVE PLAN BY ENLARGING THE ROSELAND ROAD -U.S. 01 HOSPITAL/ COMMERCIAL NODE FROM +- 120 ACRES TO ; - +- 128 ACRES, AND PROVIDING CODIFICATION, SEVaABL. ITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE. ------ Interested parties may appear and be heard at the public hearing regarding the approval of these proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments. The plan amendment application may beinspected by the public at the Community Development Division offices located on the second floor of the County Administration Building located at 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, Florida, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. Anyone who may wish to appeal any dicision which may be made at this meeting will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made which indudes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will be based. INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BY: Richard N. Bird, Chairman Community Development Director Bob Keating made the following presentation: 15 NOV 191991 BOOK 84 PAGE 8.45 NOV 19 19T EOOK PAGE 6 TO: James Chandler County Administrator THRU: FROM: Cheryl A. Tworek Senior Planner, DATE: DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE ert M. Keating, Sasan Rohani S. -4Z Chief, Long -Range RE: November 12, 1991 Planning ong-Range Planning SEBASTIAN ASSOCIATES, LTD. REQUEST TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND REZONE APPROXIMATELY 8 ACRES (CPA - 120) It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting of November 19, 1991. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS This is a request to amend the Comprehensive Plan and rezone property. The subject property is part of a 20.65 acre parcel of land located west of U.S. #1 and southeast of Roseland Road and is presently owned by Helen Hanson Properties, Inc. The request includes approximately 8 acres and consists of portions of Lots 13, 14, 15, and 16, Plat of Town of Wauregan Subdivision. The request includes changing the existing land use from L-2, Low - Density Residential (up to 6 units/acre), and M-1, Medium -Density Residential (up to 8 units/acre), to Commercial Node, and rezoning the property from RM -6, Multiple -Family Residential District (up to 6 units/acre) to CG, General Commercial District. This request is considered an expansion of the Roseland Road/U.S. #1 Hospital/ Commercial Node. The purpose of this request is to secure the necessary land use designation and zoning for future development of Riverwalk II shopping center. On April 11, 1991, the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agency, conducted a public hearing for the purpose of making a recommendation -to the Board of County Commissioners regarding this request. At that meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4 to 2 to recommend the transmittal of the proposed land use amendment request. On May 21, 1991, the Board of County Commissioners voted 4 to 1 to transmit the above referenced land use amendment to the Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA), and announced their intention to hold a final public hearing concerning this amendment. Planning staff received DCA's Objections, Recommendations, and Comments (ORC) Report on September 23, 1991. The DCA ORC Report contained several substantive objections to this proposed amendment. Identified as inconsistencies with state law (9J-5, FAC and 163, F.S.), with the state comprehensive plan, and with the comprehensive regional policy plan, these objections ranged from 16 pro! ■ Q. node expansion without sufficient justification to an inadequate description of the methodology used to estimate existing roadway capacity and projected traffic volumes. Specifically, DCA's objections were that the amendment was not consistent with the county plan's node expansion policy which requires a 70% level of node development prior to node expansion and that the Board Item Addendum attached to the staff report transmitted to DCA did not adequately justify the county's determination that the Humana Hospital site is developed. In addition, DCA stated that the roadway capacity analysis did not include a description of the methodology used. Finally, DCA stated that the staff report did not sufficiently address conservation policies relating to the development of the site. Existing Land Use Pattern The subject property is zoned RM -6, Multiple -Family Residential District, and is currently undeveloped. The property northeast of the subject property is zoned CG, General Commercial District, and contains the Riverwalk Shopping Center. Property south and west of the subject property is zoned RM -6 and is mostly vacant land and scattered single-family homes. Property southeast of the subject property is zoned RMH-8 and contains the Shady Rest Mobile. Home Park. Future Land Use Pattern The northern portion of the subject property is designated as L-2, Low -Density Residential, on the county's future land use map, while the southern portion of the subject property is designated as M-1, Medium -Density Residential. The L-2 designation permits residential densities up to 6 units/acre, while the M-1 designation permits residential densities up to 8 units/acre. A•11 property to the northwest is also designated as L-2. Property southeast is designated M -i. Land to the northeast of•the subject property is designated part,of the Roseland Road/U.S. #1 Hospital -Commercial Node, which permitscommercial zoning designations. Environment Environmental planning staff have identified the subject property as an "environmentally important" upland habitat community. According to the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission (GFC), the subject property is part of a larger (50 acre) sand pine scrub habitat. The property is less than 10% disturbed, and at least two rare endemic species have been identified on-site; these are thegopher tortoise and the Florida scrub lizard. The subject property is not within a floodplain as identified by Flood Insurance Rating Maps (FIRM). Utilities and Services The site is within the urban service area. Wastewater lines do extend to the existing Riverwalk Shopping Center and lie within mile of the site. Riverwalk Shopping Center, as part of its franchise agreement, will connect to the north county wastewater system upon completion of the collection system. Water lines do not extend to the site; however, the existing Riverwalk Shopping Center will provide water to the subject property from its existing on-site treatment plant. Transportation System The subjectproperty is an expansion of the Riverwalk II commercial 17 L NOV 191991 °QOK 64 ELL 847 NOV 19 TT', °9 EOOK 6 F L 848 subdivision which abuts U.S. #1 via a feeder road, U.S. #1 is classified as an urban principal arterial on the future roadway thoroughfare plan map. This segment of U.S. #1 is a four lane divided, paved road with approximately one -hundred -twenty (120) feet of existing public road right-of-way. ANALYSIS In this section, an analysis. application will be presented. description of: * concurrency of public facilities * compatibility with the surrounding areas * consistency with the comprehensive plan * potential impact on environmental quality This section will also consider alternatives for development of the site. of the reasonableness of the The analysis will include a 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 Planestablishes standards fors Transportation, Potable Water, Wastewater, Solid Waste, Drainage and Recreation (Future Land Use Policy 3.1). 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. Policy 3.2of the Future Land Use Element states that no development shall be approved unless it is consistent with the concurrency management system component of the Capital Improvements Element. For comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning requests, conditional concurrency review is required. 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 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 commercial comprehensive plan amendment requests, the most intensive use (according to the county's LDR's) is retail commercial with 10,000 square feet of gross floor area per acre of land proposed for redesignation. The site information used for the concurrency analysis is as follows: 1. 2. Size of Property: ± 20.65 acres. Size of Area to be Rezoned/Redesignated: ± 8.0 acres. 3. Existing Zoning Classification:'. RM -6, Multiple Family Residential District, (up to 6 units/acre). 4. Existing Land Use Designation: a. ± 4 acres: L-2, Low Density Residential (up to 6 units/ acre). b• ± 4 acres: M-1, Medium Density Residential (up to 8 units/acre). 5. Proposed Zoning Classification: CG, General Commercial District. ■ 18 6. Proposed Land Use Designation: Hospital/Commercial Node. 7. Most Intense Use of the Subject Property: 80,000 sq. ft. of Retail Commercial (Shopping Center in the 5th Edition ITE Manual). -Transportation A review of the traffic impacts that would result from the proposed development of the property indicates that the existing level of service "D" or better would not be lowered. The site information used for determining traffic is as follows: 1. Retail Commercial Use Identified in 5th Edition ITE Manual: Shopping Center 2. For structures 50,000 to 100,000 square feet (based upon the ITE Gross Leasable Floor Area category): a. Average Weekday Vehicle Trip Ends: 91.65/1000 gross square feet b. 5-6 p.m. Peak Hour Exiting Trips: 9.5% c. 5-6 p.m. Peak Hour Entering Trips: 8.3% 3. Formula for Determining New Trips (Peak Hour/Peak Season Exiting Trips): Total Square Footage X Average Weekday Vehicle Trip Ends divided by 2 X Percentage P.M. Exiting Trips X Percentage New Trips (trip distribution based on a Modified Gravity Model) 4. New Trips: 49% or 171 peak hour/peak season exiting trips based on the ITE Manual. 5. Traffic Capacity on U.S. #1, from Roseland Road to the North Sebastian City Limits at a Level of Service "D": 2300 peak hour/peak season/peak direction trips 6. Existing Traffic Volume on this segment of U.S. #1: 900 peak hour/peak season/peak direction trips Given those conditions, the number of new p.m. peak hour exiting trips associated with this request was determined by taking the 80,000 square feet of Shopping Center Use (most intense use), applying ITE's 91.65 Average Weekday Vehicle Trip Ends/1000 gross square feet to the 80,000 square feet to get total daily trips, dividing the total by 2 to get the 24 hour exiting volume, applying the ITE Shopping Center Use p.m. peak hour exiting factor (9.5%), and multiplying that number by 49% to ensure that only new trips are counted. The total p.m. peak hour exiting trips for the proposed use ,was .calculated to be 171. Using a modified gravity model and a hand assignment, these trips were then assigned to roadways on the network. A similar methodology was used to project p.m. entering trips. Instead of the 9.5% factor used for exiting trips, an 8.3% factor was used to estimate p.m. peak hour entering trips. Using the same methodology referenced above, the entering trips were then assigned to segments on the network. The result of this analysis was two sets of project peak hour volumes for each impacted roadway segment on the network. Since one set of volumes represents entering trips and the other represents exiting trips, the peak hour volume for each direction for each segment was determined. The capacity analysis for each segment was then done by taking the project trips for the segment's peak direction and assessing whether or not this 19 NOV 1 9 1351 ROOK 84 fALE.849 NOV 19 S91 BOOK FA;E volume was less than the segment's available capacity. Capacities for all roadway segments in Indian river County are calculated and updated annually, utilizing the latest and best available peak season traffic characteristics and applying Appendix I methodology as set forth in the 'Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Level of Service (LOS) Manual. Available capacity is the total capacity less existing and committed traffic volumes; this is updated daily based upon vesting associated with project approvals. The traffic capacity for the segment of U.S. #i adjacent to this site is 2,300 trips (peak hdur/peak season/peak direction) at a Level of Service "D", while the existing peak hour/peak season/peak direction traffic volume on this segment of U.S. #1 is 900 trips (peak hour/peak season/peak direction). The additional 100 peak hour/peak direction/peak season trips created by the proposed comprehensive plan amendment will increase the total peak hour/peak season/peak direction trips for this segment of U.S. #1 to approximately 1000peak hour/peak season/peak direction trips. In the vicinity of the project, Roseland Road has a capacity of approximately 630 peak hour/peak season/peak direction trips at a level of service "C". This segment of Roseland Road has an existing traffic volume of 345 peak hour/peak season/peak direction trips. The proposed development will result in an increase of approximately 71 new peak hour/peak season/peak direction trips on Roseland Road. Based on staff analysis, it was determined that U.S. #1, Roseland Road and all other impacted roads can accommodate the additional trips without decreasing their existing levels of service. Impacted roads are defined in the county's Land Development Regulations as roadway segments which receive five percent (5%) or more daily project traffic or fifty (50) or more daily project trips, whichever is less. The table below identifies each of the impacted roadway segments associated with this proposed amendment. As indicated in that table, there is sufficient Capacity in all of the segments to accommodate the projected traffic associated with the request. Roadway Segment 1080 1090 1210 1220 1385 1390 1395 1400 1405 1410 1510 1520 1610 1620 1720 1730 1740 1750 1810 1820 1830 1840 2365 TRAFFIC CONCURRENCY DETERMINATION Impacted Road Segments (peak hour/peak season/peak direction) Road From To S.R. A1A N. IRS Line S.R. AlA C.R. 510 I-95 N. Co. Line I-95 C.R. 512 U.S. #1 69th St. U.S. #1 Old Dixie Hwy. U.S. #1 Schumann Dr. U.S. #1 C.R. 512 U.S. #1 N. Seb. City Lmts U.S. #1 Roseland Rd. Schumann Dr.C.R. 510 Schumann Dr.S. Seb. City Lmts Roseland Rd.C.R. 512 Roseland Rd.N. Seb. City Lmts C.R. 512 I-95 C.R. 512 C.R. 512 C.R. 512 C.R. 510 C.R. 510 C.R. 510 W. Seb. City Lmts Roseland Rd. C.R. 512 66th Ave. C.R. 510 58th Ave. C.R. 510 U.S. #1 O. Dixie Hwy.69th St. 20 C.R. 510 N. Co. Line C.R. 512 S.R. 60 Old Dixie Hwy Schumann Dr. C.R. 512 N. Seb City Lmts Roseland Rd. N. Co. Line S. Seb. City U.S. #1 N. Seb. City U.S. #1 C.R. 510 W. Seb. City Roseland Rd. U.S. #1 66th Ave. 58th Ave. U.S. #1 S.A. A1A C.R. 510 Lmts Lmts Lmts Segment Capacity LOS "D" 1310 1340 3530 3530 2650 2370 2370 2300 2300 2320 830 630 630 630 630 630 630 630 630 630 630 630 630 Segment Roadway Capacity Segment Road From To LOS "D" 3055 58th Ave. 69th St. C.R. 510 630 3170 66th Ave. 69th St. C.R. 510 630 3710 69th St. 82nd Ave. 66th Ave. 630 3720 69th St. 66th Ave. 58th Ave. 630 3730 69th St. 58th Ave. O. Dixie Hwy. 630 3740 69th St. Old Dixie Hwy. U.S. #1 630 Existing Demand Total Available Positive Roadway Existing Vested Segment Segment Project Concurrency Segment Volume Volume Demand Capacity Demand Determination 1080 320 5 325 952 1 Y 1090 275 11 286 1046 2 Y 1210 1030 40 1070 2420 4 Y 1220 1030 5 1035 2495 4 Y 1385 779 9 788 1853 8 Y 1390 815 64 879 1485 16 Y 1395 950 42 992 1374 30 Y 1400 945 18 963 1334 50 Y 1405 887 13; 900 1396 100 Y 1410 887 7 894 1419 50 Y 1510 202 0 202 628 6 Y 1520 202 0 202 428 14 Y 1610 207 2 209 419 31 Y 1620 342 3 345 282 71 Y 1720 310 10 320 305 18 Y 1730 288 ' 2 290 338 8 Y 1740 355 2 357 271 21 Y 1750 418 4 422 206 58 Y 1810 162 21 183 443 4 Y 1820 162 29 191 438 2 Y 1830 360 30 390 238 4 Y 1840 346 28 374 253 3 Y 2365 76 0 76 554 2 Y 3055 189 0 189 441 2 Y 3170 139 0 139 491 2 Y 3710 40 0 40 590 1 Y 3720 40 0 40 590 1 Y 3730 40 0 40 590 3 Y 3740 40 3 43 587 2 Y - Water A retail commercial use of 80,000 square feet on the subject property will have a water consumption rate of 16.5 Equivalent Residential Units (ERUs), or 4,125 gallons per day. This is based upon the level of service of 250 gallons per ERU per day. County water is not currently available for the site; however, the existing Riverwalk Shopping Center utilizes an on-site water treatment plant which has a design capacity of 60,000 gallons per day and a remaining capacity of over 30,000 gallons per day to serve the subject property. The applicant has entered into a developer's agreement which states that the applicant agrees to connect to the county water system when the service becomes available. With the execution of the developer's agreement, the potable water concurrency test has been satisfied for the subject request. - Wastewater Wastewater service is available to the subject property from the North County Wastewater Plant. Based upon the site development parameters referenced above, wastewater generation for the site after development consistent with the proposed amendment will be approximately 16.5 Equivalent Residential Units (ERUs), or 4,125 gallons per day. This is based upon the county's adopted level of 21 OV 1_919911 ROOK 4 E UE 851 r NOV 19`991 BOOK �� PAGE P � service standard of 250 gallons per ERU per day. The North County Plant currently has a remaining capacity of.approximately 900,000 gallons per day and can accommodate the additional wastewater. generated by the proposed amendment. The applicant has paid the necessary impact fees for wastewater service for the subject property and will connect to the North County Plant at the time of development. This is consistent with Future Land Use Policy 2.7 which requires development projects to maintain established levels of service. Solid Waste !Solid waste service includes pickup by private operators and 'disposal at the county landfill. Solid waste generation by an 80,000 square foot commercial development on the subject site will Ibe approximately 582 waste generation units (WGUs) or 1,764 cubic yards of solid waste per year. This is based upon 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. Based upon staff analysis, it was determined that the county landfill can accommodate the additional solid waste. - Drainage All development is reviewed for compliance with county stormwater regulations which require on-site retention and minimum finished floor elevations. In addition, development proposals have to meet the discharge requirements of the county Stormwater Management Ordinance. Since the subject property is located within the R-7 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. In this case the minimum floor elevation level of service standards do not apply,.since the property is not within a floodplain. Both the on-site retention and discharge standards do apply. With the most intense use of this site, the maximum area of impervious surface for the proposed request will be approximately 264,000 square feet. The maximum run-off volume, based upon the amount of impervious surface and the 25 year/24 hour design storm, will be 231,656 cubic feet. In order to maintain the county's adopted level of service, the applicant will be required to retain 207,920 cubic feet of run-off on-site. With the sandy soils characteristic of the property, it is estimated that the pre -development runoff rate is 16.8 cubic feet per second. Based upon staff's analysis, the drainage level of service standards will be met by limiting offsite discharge to its pre- development rate of 16.8 cubic feet per second and requiring retention of the 207,902 cubic feet of ruhoff for the most intense use of the property. - Recreation Concurrency for recreation is not applicable for this request as the request is for commercial development, and recreation levels of service apply only to residential development. With the execution of the developer's agreement as referenced above in the potable water section, the concurrency test has been satisfied for the subject request. Compatibility with the Surrounding Areas Compatibility is not a major concern for this property. Although the proposed request is for an expansion of the hospital/commercial 22 land use designation, it is anticipated that commercial development on the subject site will maintain compatibility with surrounding areas in two ways. The first will be through buffering. Since the applicant is requesting a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for only a portion of a 20.65 acre parcel of land, there will be a two hundred (200) foot buffer of RM -6 zoned property located between the subject property and the single family residential area west of 135th Street. The second means of ensuring compatibility will be through landscaping. At the time of development review, this site will be required to meet the county's landscaping requirements and to provide adequate buffering between any commercial development and adjacent residentially designated' properties. Based upon the analysis performed on the subject property, staff feels that the requested commercial zoning would be compatible with the surrounding area. Potential Impact on Environmental Quality As previously stated, the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission (GFC) has identified the subject property as part of a larger sand pine scrub habitat. The property is less than 10% disturbed, and at least two rare endemic species have been identified on-site; these are the gopher tortoise and the Florida scrub lizard. A' detailed site-specific environmental survey of the overall property has not been conducted as of this time. However, the provisions of LDR Chapter 929, Upland Habitat Protection, require the developer to conduct a site-specific environmental survey, prior to site development, to identify any rare species on site (Coastal Management Policy 1.4). Consistent with Conservation Objective 7, Chapter 929 of the county's land development regulations requires•a developer to coordinate with the GFC and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to protect listed rare species to the extent feasible, to the satisfaction of the county and the wildlife agencies (reference Conservation Policy 7.1). This requirement will ensure that adequate protection will be provided to -any gopher tortoises, Florida scrub lizards, or any other endangered species, threatened species, or species of special concern found on the site. Depending upon GFC and USFWS criteria, this: protection may involve special siting requirements for improvements, protection of specific habitat areas, or relocation of species found on site. As noted, the subject property has been determined to be a part of the county's "environmentally important" upland area. Conservation Policy 6.11 states that undeveloped tracts of xeric scrub and coastal/tropical hammocks 5 acres or larger shall be deemed "environmentally important", in recognition of their scarcity and natural values, and in recognition of =the public interest in encouraging the conservation of plants and animals associated with these vegetative communities. Environmentally important areas are protected through various comprehensive plan policies and associated land development regulations. As referenced above, conservation element objective 7 and Coastal Management Policy 1.4, as well as LDR Chapter 929, address rare species. Protection of environmentally important tracts are addressed in two other ways in the plan. Like all other upland areas, environmentally important areas are subject to the upland set-aside requirement of conservation element policy 6.12. For those parcels deemed particularly valuable, conservation element policy 6.2 provides for county purchase through its land acquisition program. While the tract in question is notonthe Indian River County Land Acquisition Advisory Committee's (LAAC) present list of properties 23 NOV 19 1991 uooK 844 F'4E: 853 NOV IJ 11311I BOOK F'i:Gt under review for local public acquisition, LAAC is reviewing and ranking other tracts of environmentally important scrub in the county recommended by the GFC as scrub preserves. The subject property, while it is significant, is not included in GFC's preserves recommendation. The property could be nominated for next fiscal year's LAAC list; however, there would be no guarantee of county purchase. Conservation Policy 6.12 of the comprehensive plan provides that a 'minimum 15% of upland native plant community existing on-site shall ibe preserved (reducible to 10%1 if preserved in one contiguous "clump"). This policy is implemented via LDR Chapter 929, Upland (Habitat Protection, at the time of site development. Also applicable is Conservation Policy 6.9, which requires increased county regulatory protection of significant groupings of xeric scrub and coastal/hammock understory (as well as canopy and Igroundcover) vegetation. Both of these requirements will be limplemented through establishment of a conservation easement at the 'time of site plan approval. The subject property is also located within the county's Surficial Aquifer Primary Recharge Overlay District, (SAFROD). Specific requirements in Chapter 931, Wellfield and Aquifer Protection, of the county's Land Development Regulations limit certain uses in the SAFROD district and mandate that development in that district be coordinated with the environmental health department at the time of development review for the protection of groundwater quality and quantity. As indicated, the subject property has a number of environmentally sensitive characteristics. Through the county's comprehensive plan policies, these characteristics will be addressed. Complete protection of'.the property's xeric scrub, however, will occur only if the subject property is purchased, and public acquisition of this particular -tract will not be immediately forthcoming. There is a possibility, however, that it may receive future consideration under the county's land acquisition program. Given the county's adopted environmental protection regulations, the property could be developed as either residential or commercial land still. equally retain its significant environmental 'characteristics. It is staff's position that changing the land use designation of.the subject property from residential to commercial will not affect the level of protection of the resource. County policy is that developers must protect at least 10-15 percent of any native uplands.on site as well as comply with the county's listed rare species requirements. Since these requirements are applied similarly to both residential and commercial projects, staff feels.that a commercial designation for the property would not reduce environmental protection. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan Land use amendment requests are reviewed for consistency with all policies of the comprehensive plan. As per section 800.07(1) of the County Code, the "Comprehensive Plan may only be amended in such a way as to preserve the internal consistency of the plan pursuant to Section 163.3177(2)F.S." Amendments must also show consistency with the overall designation of land uses as depicted on the Future :Land Use Map, which includes agricultural, residential,. recreation, conservation, and commercial and 1 industrial land uses and their densities. Commercial and ,industrial-. land' uses are located in nodes throughout the ';unincorporated areas of Indian River County. The goals, objectives and policies are the most important parts of 'the Comprehensive Plan. Policies are statements in the plan which identify the actions which the county will take in order to direct the community's development. As Courses of action committed to by 24 the county, policies provide the basis for all county land development related decisions - including plan amendment decisions. While all comprehensive plan policies are important, some have more applicability than others in reviewing plan amendment requests. Of particular applicability are the following policies. -Future Land Use Policy 13.3 In evaluating a land use amendment request, the most important consideration is Future Land Use Element Policy 13.3. This policy requires that one of three criteria be met in order to approve a land use amendment request. These criteria are: * a mistake in the approved comprehensive plan * an oversight in the approved comprehensive plan, or * a substantial change in circumstances affecting the, subject property Based upon its analysis, staff feels that this land use amendment, does meet one of the three criteria as stated above. The first two criteria allow the county to approve a request to amend the land usemap only if a mistake or oversight was made regarding the property during preparation of the comprehensive plan. While preparing the comprehensive plan, the county looked at each .commercial node and determined node size based upon the amount of existing development and potential growth projected through the year 2010 within the general market area of the node. From this research, the county then established each node boundary and specified each node's size. The subject property was considered at that time and was not included in the Roseland Road/U.S.#1 Hospital -Commercial Node. Based upon data compiled during the analysis of this plan amendment request, it is staff's position that an oversight occurred during plan preparation which would have, warranted increasing the size of the Roseland Road/U.S. #1! Hospital/Commercial Node and including the subject property in thej node. Two factors, in particular, indicate • that an oversight occurred. The first factor is the amount of development in the node. Based upon staff analysis and described in more detail below, it was determined that •the node is presently 67% developed. With that amount of development, the node acreage would have been increased during plan preparation. In that the amount of development within the node was not accurately identified during plan preparation and the node acreage not increased, an oversight did occur. The other factor indicating that an oversight occurred relates to this node's market area. Although the Roseland Road/U.S. #1 Hospital/Commercialnode is located at the very northern edge of the county, the market area/commercial need analysis undertaken at the time of comprehensive plan preparation did not consider the impact of south Brevard County residents_ on this node. Recently compiled data, however, indicate that 25-50 percent of customers of establishments in the node are Brevard County residents. Other information shows that the sales per square foot for establishments in this node exceed the amount that would be expected for the originally designated non -Brevard County market area. For example, the Riverwalk Publix generates sales of $500 per square foot, about 50% more than typical Publix's sales -per - square foot figure of $300-350. Similarly, the Roseland Walgreen's generates sales per square foot which are more than 50% higher than a typical drugstore. This information indicates that the demand for commercial products in this node exceeds the amount that would be expected in a market area of the size considered during preparation of the comprehensive plan. For that reason, it is staff's position that an oversight occurred during plan 25 I NOV t9 1991 LOO 84 FAG[ 855 r NOV 19 1991 BUOY F'GEd 6 preparation, and the node's size should have been increased at that time. The third criterion of Policy 13.3 allows the county to amend the land use map if changes in circumstances affecting the subject property have occurred since the 1990 adoption of the comprehensive plan. Such a change could relate to the property itself, such as an unforeseen adjacent incompatible use being established. In this case the subject property is ',surrounded on two sides by vacant land, buffered from a mobile home park on another side, and adjacent to buffered commercial development on one side; therefore, no incompatible uses have been 'established on adjacent property. Alternately, 4 change in circumstances affecting the subject property could occur if substantial development took place in the surrounding area since the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan in February, 1990. An example of this would be the approval of several site plans for property within the Roseland Road/U.S. #1 Hospital -Commercial Node. TO date, no site plans have been submitted to planning staff for review since the adoption of the comprehensive plan in February, 1990; therefore, no change in circumstances affecting the subject property has occurred since plan adoption. -Future Land Use Policy 1023 Policy 1.23 of. the Future Land Use Element states that no node should be considered for expansion unless 70% of the land area (less rights-of-way) is developed, approved for development, or otherwise warranted by the proposed development. The intent of Policy 1.23 is to establish specific criteria for node expansion. The purpose of this policy is to relate node expansion to the needs of the market area of the node. As with any comprehensive plan change, node expansion must be supported by adequate data and analysis. In node expansion cases, that data and analysis relates to the supply and demand of commercial/industrial land in specific areas of the county. If 70% of a node is built, this is an indicator of need for additional commercial and industrial land in the node. Without such criteria, decisions are often arbitrary and inconsistent. The 70% standard then is a measure of whether a node needs to be. expanded. For that reason calculating the percent of a node that. is developed involves determining the acreage characterized by approved commercial site plans and then dividing that amount by the total node acreage. When the Comprehensive Plan was adopted, a general calculation of acreage was made for each node. At that time the county looked at each• commercial node and established each node's size based upon the amount of existing developrent and potential growth projected through the year 2010. The' Roseland Road/U.S. #1 Hospital - Commercial Node was established at ±120 acres of land. During preparation of the Comprehensive Plan, county staff did not have the opportunity to determine exact size ca-lculations for each node. At that time the size of each node was set using an estimate of overall node acreage and lessirg out right-of-way. When the subject request was submitted, staff needed to determine whether or not the request met the 70% development criterion to qualify for node expansion. 'Staff undertook this analysis by compiling a list of all parcels, in the node, obtaining the acreage of each parcel from the Property Appraiser's tax maps, and aggregating these acreage amounts. Hyusing this method, staff Calculated the node's size to be approximately 129 acres. Since the 129 acres substantially exceeded the original figure of 120 acres established as the node size and because the tax maps are known to be inaccurate, planning staff requested that the County Surveyor calculate the acreage of the node. Using the node legal description, an aerial photo and a planimeter, the surveyor determined the node size to be 122 acres 26 of land. Subsequently, the applicant hired a professional surveyor who confirmed the 122 acre size. Once the total node acreage was established, it was necessary for the staff to determine the percent developed. Again, the staff used the Property Appraiser's information to do this. Based upon tax and use codes, the staff determined which parcels were developed and then had the surveyor calculate the acreage of the developed parcels. Upon field verification, staff found three parcels with inaccurate use codes. In two cases parcels identified as. developed/improved were vacant. Based upon the field information, the staff compiled an accurate list of developed parcels in the node. For purposes of this analysis, parcels were considered developed if they had a structure on them. Using this methodology, the vacant parcel at the northwest corner of U.S. #1 and Roseland Road was not considered developed, and the unbuilt portion of the Humana Hospital site was not considered developed. Considering all built - on properties in the node (even those used residentially), staff determined that the developed acreage in the node totaled 70.9 acres. This constituted only 58% of the node acreage, and since 58% is much less than 70%, it indicated that this amendment request was inconsistent with Policy 1.23. Based upon direction from the Board of County Commissioners, however, the staff re -assessed the Humana Hospital parcel. In re- assessing the hospital tract, staff determined that the site should have been considered developed. It should have been considered developed, because the site is a single parcel with one tax parcel identification number, was wholly included within the hospital's site plan for development, and has improvements on a substantial amount of the site. By considering a portion of the hospital site as undeveloped, the staff had effectively treated the hospital site differently from other parcels in the node. It is staff's position that considering the hospital site as developed is consistent with the provisions of comprehensive plan policy 1.23. When the node was analyzed with the hospital site considered developed, staff determined that development within the node was much closer to the 70% criterion than previously calculated. With the hospital property included in the developed category, the total development of the node increases to ±82 acres, with the total percentage of development at 67%. Staff feels that this node development percentage is sufficient to meet the 70% criterion of Future Land Use Policy 1.23. Economic Development Policy 1.10 Economic Development Policy 1.10 can also be applied to the proposed comprehensive plan amendment request. Policy 1.10 states that, "the county shall utilize existing &ndustries as a magnet to attract new development, including support businesses for industries located in Indian River -_County and surrounding counties". Generally, commercial uses such as large chain grocery stores will attract support services and ancillary uses (drug stores, personal service businesses, etc), The Publix Grocery Store is no exception. Currently, the Roseland/U.S. #1 Hospital/Commercial node has attracted a Walgreens, McDonalds, two banks and other personal service businesses to the Riverwalk Shopping Center. The applicant proposes commercial retail development on the property as an expansion to the Riverwalk Shopping Center. This expansion of the shopping center should attract other uses, consistent with Policy 1.10. 27 NOV 19 1991 EtOOK 84 PAGE 857 NOV 1 9 199 ROOK F4rr r�i�C DCA Objections As indicated in the Description and Conditions section of this staff report, DCA had several objections to this request. It is staff's position that these have been adequately addressed in this report. Both the node expansion concern and the traffic methodology have been addressed, and adequate justification has been provided. In addition, staff has revised the environmental impact analysis to address environmental preservation and protection Based upon these changes, staff feels that DCA's objections have been resolved. ALTERNATIVES This request has been reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission, approved for transmittal by the Board of County Commissioners, and reviewed by the state Department of Community Affairs. It is staff's position that all of DCA's comments have been adequately addressed. At this point, the Board has two major alternatives;' it can either approve or deny the request. Based upon its analysis, staff feels, that approval is warranted. CONCLUSION Staff has reviewed the proposed amendment and has found no major incompatibility between the proposed use and surrounding uses. While environmental issues have been identified relating to the site, these can be addressed atlthe time of development review. In addition, the requested amendment has a positive concurrency determination. Finally, staff has found the proposed land use amendment to be consistent with all applicable comprehensive plan policies. For those reasons, staff recommends approval. RECOMMENDATION Based on the analysis performedi staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the request to redesignate approximately 8 acres from L-2, Low -Density Residential -2 (up to 6 units/acre), and M-1, Medium -Density Residential -1 (up to 8 units/acre) to Hospital/Commercial Node and rezone the property from RM -6, Multiple -Family Residential (up to 6 units/acre) to CG, General Commercial District. Director Keating added that this was also advertised as a rezoning but, because of an advertising problem, the rezoning cannot be addressed and will be presented at a meeting in December. Commissioner Scurlock informed the Commissioners that the Department of Forestry had made a presentation at a Land Acquisition Committee meeting in which the management of scrub areas was explained. Scrub areas must be managed and periodically burned and this particular area is not big enough and would become either a nuisance or hazard to adjacent property. Commissioner Bowman concurred. The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Attorney Bruce Barkett, representing the applicant, informed the Board he was accompanied by the applicant and the project 28 engineer who were prepared to answer any questions. He stated they agree with staff's comments and recommendation. It was determined that no one else wished to be heard and the Chairman closed the public hearing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, Commissioner Bowman voting in opposition, the Board adopted Ordinance 91-46 amending the land use element of the Comprehensive Plan. ORDINANCE NO. 91-46 AN ORDINANCE OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND USE.ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY ENLARGING THE ROSELAND ROAD - U.S. #1 HOSPITAL/COMMERCIAL NODE FROM ±120 ACRES TO ±128 ACRES, AND PROVIDING CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners River County Comprehensive Plan on February 13, $ WHEREAS, the County received comprehensi applications during its January, 1991 amendment adopted the Indian 1990, and ve plan amendment submittal window, and WHEREAS, the Local Planning Agency held a public hearing on all comprehensive plan amendment requests on April 11, 1991, after due public notice, and WHEREAS, the Local Planning Agency recommended approval of this comprehensive plan amendment to the Board of County Commissioners, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County held a Transmittal Public Hearing on May 21, 1991, after advertising pursuant to F.S.163.3184(15)(b)(1) and (c), and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners approved the transmittal of this comprehensive plan amendment to the Florida Department of Community Affairs for their review and comment, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners announced at the transmittal public hearing its intention to hold and advertise a final public hearing at the adoption stage of this plan amendment, and 29 NOV 19 199 EooK 6 [8' AA r OV 14 13'9 BOOK GE 850 WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Community Affairs received this Comprehensive Plan Amendment on June 19, 1991, for the State review pursuant to F.S.163.3184(4), and WHEREAS, Indian River County received the Objections, Recommendations, and Comments '(ORC) Report from the Florida Department of Community Affairs on September 23, 1991, and WHEREAS, Indian River County revised the data and analysis supporting this comprehensive plah amendment in response to the ORC Report and pursuant to F.S.163.3184(7), and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County held a Comprehensive Plan Amendment Adoption Public Hearing on November 19, 1991, after advertising pursuant to F.S.163.3184(15)(b)(2) and (c); NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, that: SECTION 1. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Adoption and Transmittal The amendment to the Indian River County Comprehensive Plan ideyitified in section 2 is hereby adopted, and five (5) copies are directed to be transmitted to the State of Florida Department of Community Affairs. SECTION 2. Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan 0 The land use designation of the following described property situated in Indian River County, Florida, to - wit: BEING A PORTION OF LOTS 13, 14, 15 & 16. PLAT OF TOWN OF WAUREGAN, RECORDED INI PLATBOOK 1, PAGES 178 AND 179, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, SAID LANDS NOW LYING AND BEING IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF TRACT "G" AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF ',RIVERWALK II AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 12 PAGE 36 OF THIE PUBLIC RECORDS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE S45044'55"W ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID TRACT "G" A DISTANCE OF 323.56 FEET TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID TRACT "G" AND ALSO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE S45o44'55"w A DISTANCE OF 332.90 FEET TO A POINT THAT IS LOCATED 200' NORTHEASTERLY OF THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF WAUREGAN AVE. (AS MEASURED AT A RIGHT ANGLE); THENCE N44025'06"W ALONG A LINE THAT IS PARALLEL TO SAID NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF WAUREGAN AVE. A DISTANCE OF 919.97 FEET; THENCE N45039'24"E A DISTANCE OF 445.05 FEET; THENCE 843031'06"E A DISTANCE OF 380.53 FEET; THENCE S45049'17"W A DISTANCE OF 103.89 FEET; THENCE S44010'35"E ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY PROPERTY LINES OF.TRACTS "D", "F" AND "G" OF SAID PLAT OF RIVERWALK II A DISTANCE OF 540.31 FEET TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID TRACT "G" AND POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 8.00 ACRES MORE OR LESS. 30 Is changed from L-2, Low -Density Residential 2 (up to 6 units/acre) and M-1, Medium -Density Residential 1 (up to 8 units/acre), to Hospital/Commercial Node: o The Future Land Use Map is hereby revised accordingly; and o Table 2.30 of the Future Land.Use Element is revised to add ±8.00 acres to the Roseland Road/U.S. Highway #1 Hospital/Commercial Node. SECTION 3. Codification The provisions of this ordinance shall be incorporated into the. County Code and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section", "article", or other appropriate word, and the sections of the ordinance may be renumbered or relettered to accomplish such intentions. SECTION 4. Repeal of Conflicting Provisions All previous ordinances, resolutions, or motions of the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida which conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. All special acts of the legislature applying only to the unincorporated portion of Indian River County and which conflict with the provisions of this ordnance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. $ SECTION 5. Severability It is declared to be the intent of the Board of County Commissioners that if any provision of this ordinance and therefore, the Indian River County Comprehensive Plan Amendments are for any reason finally held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions. SECTION 6. Effective Date This ordinance shall become effective upon becoming law. Approved and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, on this 19 day of Nov., 1991. 'This ordinance was advertised in the Vero Beach Press -Journal on the 7 day of Nov., 1991 for a public hearing to be held on the 19 day. of Nove;nber , 1991 at which time it was moved for adoption by Commissioner Eggert , seconded by Commissioner Wheeler , and adopted by the following vote: Chairman Richard N. Bird Aye Vice Chairman Gary C. Wheeler Aye Commissioner Carolyn K. Eggert Aye Commissioner Margaret C. Bowman Nay Commissioner Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Aye BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BY: Richard N. Bird, Chairman ATTEST BY: 31 NOV ig v, mor 84 F'A,_L 861 NOV. i "199' BOOK 84 F'4GE 852 STREETMAN. ET AL. REQUEST TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 4.58 ACRES FROM A-1 TO CG The hour of 9:05 o'clock A. M. having passed, the Deputy Clerk read the following Notice with Proof of Publication attached, to wit: VERO BEACH PRESS -JOURNAL Published Doily 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'Beeach In Indian River County, Florida; Thal the allached copy of advertisement. being ‘1:4.-4;/. in the matter o1 X.K.4 1 jy161�// In the Court. was pub- lished in said newspaper In the Issues of VJ'J a I /5F.'/ Al bent 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 newt#paper 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 o1 advertisement; and al flan! 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 lorame this day 0_,I4.41/A.D. 19 /• Ute. cY •..r.1 ' • ".1}+.,. P,�q ['• , (. (Business Manager) RS -t • _x.--.... .rel Co , < • m OSLO R T^ :•a:: Y:•: A-1 SUBJECT PROPERTY .r NOTICE OP PUBLIC HEARING Notitice of heamg to consider the adoption poofra counordnance rezoning tend front sral Ois C0 Generali 061rkL The subject property b armed by Saha Street neon. and Catphrey and George Sheetmen h trus- tees. and Is located at the Southeast carer of 82nd Avenue S.W. and 9th Street S.W. The subject opety contavvng approximately 4 5 acres is 38.in the Lyng anal p in a�mtV. of Sectionn RMer Cain - hl A putt hewing at which parties In Interest and dtbens shall have enopportunity to be heard. 015 be held by the Board of County Commissioners of India, rtiver County. Fbrda. In the Canal Commis- sion Cambers o1 ire Cantly Admnistrasah susd- 019• located et 1040 25th Street. Vero Besot. Flor- ida on Tuesday. November 19.1091w 9:05 e.m. Anyone who may rash to appeal any decision which may be meds at this meeting will need to en. ewe that a verbatim record al the pcceeeings 3 made. which inductee test6rony and evidence War w"cn the sppsal n based. Board RIVER COUNTY Board of County c ed, Chohere BY -s-Remail N. Bed, QaVnIan Oil. 28.1991 041983 Chairman Bird announced a conflict of interest in this matter in that his firm represents the Streetmans and is involved in the pending contract between Streetman and Jenkins. He stated he filed the necessary conflict of interest form with the County Clerk and would not participate in the discussion. Chairman Bird left the chamber. SAID CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORK! IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF CLERK TO THE BOARD. Vice Chairman Wheeler presided at the following discussion. Community Development Director Bob Keating made the following presentation: TO: Jim Chandler County Administrator THRU: DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE 1.01.ni t M. Keats g, oP Community Developmeh't Director Sasan Rohani • ``• Chief, Long -Range 'fanning FROM: Cheryl A. Tworek Senior Planner, DATE: October 18, 1991 REi g Range Planning STREETMAN, ET.AL., REQUEST TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY ±4.58 ACRES FROM A-1 TO CG (ZC-312) It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting of November 19, 1991. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS This is a request to rezone approximately ±4.58 acres of a ±38.21 acre parcel from A-1, Agricultural District (up to 1 unit/5 acres) to CG, General Commercial District. The property is located on the southeast corner of 82nd Avenue S.W. and 9th Street S.W. (Oslo Road). The property is owned by Sandra Streetman, along with Calphrey and George Streetman as trustees. The applicant, Brian Jenkins, intends to develop a portion of the property with commercial uses. On September 26, 1991, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of this request to the Board of County Commissioners. Existing Land Use Pattern The subject property is currently bedded for citrus operation and lies within the Oslo Road and 74th Avenue Commercial -Industrial Node; it is zoned A-1, Agricultural District. All adjacent properties share the same A-1 zoning. Lands to the north, south and east of the subject property contain active citrus operations. West of the subject property is vacant, undeveloped land. Northwest of the subject property is undeveloped land zoned CG, General Commercial District. Future Land Use Pattern The entire ±38.21 acre parcel, including the 4.58 acres of the subject request, lies within the Oslo Road and 74th Avenue Commercial -Industrial Node. This designation permits various types of commercial and industrial zoning categories. Properties on all sides of the subject property share this land use designation. Transportation The subject property has access from Oslo Road, which is classified as an urban principal arterial on the future roadway thoroughfare plan map. This segment of Oslo Road, east of 82nd Avenue, is a two lane, paved road with approximately one hundred (100) feet of 33 NOV 191991 iori b4 ME 853 r NOV 19 1991 PoOK 84 a •, PAGE 86 existing public road right-of-way. On the west side of 82nd Avenue, Oslo Road widens to the Interstate 95 in-terchange. Oslo Road has approximately one hundred -fifty (150) feet of right-of-way at the 82nd Avenue intersection, and approximately three hundred (300) feet of right-of-way at I-95. The site can also be accessed from 82nd Avenue S.W., which is classified as an urban minor arterial. The segment of 82nd Avenue which is north of Oslo Road is a two-lane, paved road with approximately eighty (80) feet of public road right-of-way. Eighty-second Avenue is not paved south of Oslo Road, but contains approximately sixty (60) feet of public road right-of-way. Environment The site is currently bedded for citrus; no native upland plant communities or wetlands exist on the property. Utilities and Services The site is within the urban) service area; however, water and wastewater lines do not currently extend to the site. 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 * consistency with the comprehensive plan * potential impact on environmental quality * compatibility with the surrounding area This section will also consider site development alternatives. Concurrency of Public Facilities The site is located within the county Urbari 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. For rezoning requests, this review is undertaken as part of the conditional concurrency application process. 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 4 proposed project. Since rezoning requests are not specific projets, county regulations call for the concurrency review to be base upon the most intense use of the subject property based upon the requested zoning district or land use designation. For commercial rezoning requests, the most intensive .use (according to the county's LDR's) is retail commercial with 10,000 square feet of gross floor area per acre of land proposed for redesignation. Since the subject rezoning request is for a commercial designation, the 10,000 square feet of retail commercial floor area per acre of land proposed for rezoning is used as the basis for the concurrency determination of the proposed request. The site information used for the concurrency analysis is as follows: 1. Size of Property: 38.21 acres 2. Size of Area to be Rezoned: 4.58 acres 34 3. Existing Zoning Classification: A-1, Agricultural District, (up to 1 unit/5 acres) 4. Existing Land Use Designation: C/I, Commercial/Industrial Area 5. Proposed Zoning Classification: CG, General Commercial District 6. Proposed Land Use Designation: C/I, Commercial/Industrial Area 7. Most Intense Use of the Subject Property: 45,800 sq. ft. of Retail Commercial - Transportation A review of the traffic impacts that would result from the proposed development of the property indicates that the existing level of service "D" or better would not be lowered. With the proposed zoning of the 4.58 acres, the most intense use would be 45,800 square feet of retail (shopping center) commercial use, generating approximately 37 peak hour/peak season/peak direction trips on this segment of Oslo Road, based on the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) trip generation rates. The traffic capacity of this segment of Oslo Road is 630 trips (peak hour/peak season/peak direction) at a level of service "D". The existing traffic volume on this segment of Oslo Road is 165 trips (peak hour/peak season/peak direction). The additional 37 peak hour/peak season/peak direction trips created by the proposed rezoning will increase the total peak hour/peak season/peak direction trips for this segment of Oslo Road to approximately 202 peak hour/peak season/peak direction trips, which is well below the 630 trip capacity at level of service "D". Based upon staff analysis, it was determined that Oslo Road and other impacted roadways serving the project can accommodate the additional trips without decreasing the existing level of service. Impacted roadways are defined in the County's Land Development Regulations as roadway segments which receive five percent (5%) or more daily project traffic or fifty (50) or more daily project trips, whichever is less. The table below identifies each of the impacted roadway segments associated with this proposed amendment. As indicated in that table, there is sufficient capacity in all of the segments to accommodate development of the subject property with the proposed commercial designation. TRAFFIC CONCURRENCY DETERMINATION Impacted Road Segments (peak hour/peak season/peak direction) Segment Roadway Capacity Segment Road From To LOS "D" 2530 Oslo Rd. 82nd Ave. 58th Ave. 630 2540 Oslo Rd. 58th Ave. 43rd Ave. 630 2550 Oslo Rd. 43rd Ave. 27th Ave. 630 2560 Oslo Rd. 27th Ave. 20th Ave. 830 2570 Oslo Rd. 20th Ave. Old Dixie Hwy. 830 2580 Oslo Rd. Old Dixie Hwy. U.S. #1 830 2910 43rd Ave. Oslo Rd. 4th St. 630 2915 43rd Ave. 4th St. 8th St. 630 2920 43rd Ave. 8th St. 12th St. 630 2925 43rd Ave. 12th St. 16th St. 830 2930 43rd Ave. 16th St. S.R. 60 830 3005 58th Ave. Oslo Rd. 4th St. 630 35 NOV 1 1941 Ekori EVE 865 NOV 19 1991 POOK 84 PAGE 8fiC Segment Roadway Capacity Segment Road From To LOS "D" 3010 58th Ave. 4th St. 8th St. 630 3015 58th Ave. 8th St. 12th St. 630 3020 58th Ave. 12th St. 16th St. 630 3025 58th Ave. 16th St. S.R. 60 830 3030 58th Ave. S.R.' 60 41st St. 830 3310 82nd Ave. Oslo Rd. 4th St. 630 3320 82nd Ave. 4th St. 12th St. 630 3330 82nd Ave. 12th St. S.R. 60 630 3340 82nd Ave. S.R. 60 65th St. 630 Existing Demand Total Available Positive Roadway Existing Vested Segment Segment Project Concurrency Segment Volume Volume Demand Capacity Demand Determination 2530 162 3 165 465 37 Y 2540 162 8 170 460 13 Y 2550 265 19 284 346 8 Y 2560 265 32 297 533 6 Y 2570 360 41 401 429 4 Y 2580 414 37 451 379 4 Y 2910 225 2 227 403 5 Y 2915 360 0 360 270 4 Y 2920 454 0 454 176 4 Y 2925 454 1 455 375 4 Y 2930 373 1 374 456 4 Y 3005 144 9 153 477 12 Y 3010 144 6 150 480 10 Y 3015 144 6 150 480 8 Y 3020 144 21 165 465 8 Y 3025 400 20 420 410 8 Y 3030 414 29 443 387 4 Y 3310 162 1 163 467 15 Y 3320 162 2 164 466 10 Y 3330 162 9 171 459 8 Y 3340 45 7 52. 578 2 Y -Water The site is located within the south county Water Service Area; however, water lines do not currently extend to the site. With the most intense use under the proposed zoning designation, the subject property will have a consumption rate of 13.74 Equivalent Residential Units (ERUs), or 3,435 gallons per day. This is based upon the level of service of 250 gallons per ERU per day. Since no ERUs have been reserved as of the present time, the applicant has entered into a developer's agreement with the county which states that the developer agrees to pay his impact fees and connect to the county system if capacity is available at the time of development or to expand county water facilities or pay for the expansion if capacity is not available at the time of site development. This is consistent with Future Land, Use Poly .2.7 which requires development projects to maintain established levels of service. -Wastewater A retail commercial use of 45,800 square feet on the subject property will have a wastewater generation rate of 13.74 Equivalent Residential Units (ERUs), or 3,435 gallons per day. This is based upon the county's adopted level of service standard of 250 gallons per ERU per day. County wastewater service is available to the site from the West County Wastewater Plant. Since no ERUs have been reserved as of the present time, the applicant has entered into a developer's agreement with the county which states that the developer agrees to pay his impact fees and connect to the county system if capacity is available at the time of development or to expand county wastewater facilities or pay for the expansion if capacity is not available at the time of site development. With 316 these conditions, the utility concurrency test has been met for the subject request. - Solid Waste Solid waste service includes pickup by private operators and disposal at the county landfill. Solid waste generation by a 45,800 square foot commercial development on the subject site will be approximately 1,763.87 cubic yards of solid waste per year. This -is based upon the level of service standard of 2.37 cubic yards per capita per -year. A review of the solid waste capacity for the active segment for 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. Based upon staff analysis, it was determined that.the.county landfill can accommodate the additional solid waste. - Drainage All developments are reviewed for compliance with county stormwater regulations which require on-site retention, preservation of floodplain 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 M-1 Drainage Basin and no discharge rate hasbeen set for this basin, any development on the property will be prohibited from discharging any run-off in excess of the pre -development rate. In this case, the floodplain storage and minimum floor elevation level of service standards do not apply, since the property is not within a floodplain. Both the on-site retention and discharge standards do apply. With the most intense use of this site, the maximum area of impervious surface for the proposed request will be approximately 149,628 square feet. The maximum run-off volume, based upon the amount of impervious surface, will be 117,707 cubic feet. In order to maintain the county's adopted level of service, the applicant will be required to retain 94,165 cubic feet of run- off on-site. It is estimated that the pre -development run-off rate is 23,542 cubic feet per second. Based upon .staff's ,analysis, the drainage level of service standards will be met' by limiting off-site discharge to its pre - development rate of 23,542 cubic feet per second and requiring retention of the 94,165 cubic feet of run-off for the most intensive use of the property. - Recreation Concurrency for recreation is not applicable to this request, as the request is for commercial development, and recreation levels of service apply only to residential development. With the execution of the developer's agreements as referenced above in the water and wastewater sections, the concurrency test has been satisfied for the subject request. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan Rezoning requests are reviewed for consistency with all policies of the comprehensive plan. Rezoning requests must also be consistent with the overall designation of land uses as depicted on the Future Land Use Map; these uses include agricultural, residential, recreation, conservation, and comfiercial and industrial land uses and their densities. Commercial and industrial land uses are located in nodes throughout the unincorporated areas of Indian River County. 37 NOV 19 ISS1 Roos 84 F,�GE867 NOV 19199' POCK The goals, objectives and policies are the most important parts of the Comprehensive Plan. Policies are statements in the plan which identify the actions which the county will take in order to direct the community's development. As courses of action committed to by the county, policies providethe basis for all county land development' related decisionS. While all comprehensive plan policies are important, some ha.re more applicability than others in reviewing plan amendment requests. Of particular applicability for this request is Future Land Use Policy 1.15. - Future Land Use Policy, 1.15 Future Land Use Policy 1.15 states that the Commercial land use designation is intended for uses such as retail and wholesale trade, offices, businesses and personal services, residential treatment centers, limited residential uses, and other similar type uses. In addition, that policy states that all commercial uses must be located within an existing or future Urban Service Area. Since the subject property is located within a commercial/ industrial node within the county's urban service area and the applicant proposes to develop the property with commercial uses as allowed within the Commercial land use designation, the proposed request is consistent with policy 1.15 and the commercial/ industrial corridor policy. While policy 1.15 is particularly applicable to this request, other comprehensive plan policies also have relevance. For that reason, staff evaluated the subject request for consistency with all plan policies. Based upon that analysis, staff determined that the request is consistent with the comprehensive plan. Potential Impact on Environmental Quality In that the subject property has already been converted from undeveloped land to citrus, no significant environmental impact is anticipated as a result of this rezoning. Compatibility with the Surrounding Area Compatibility is not a major concern for this property. The subject property is centrally located within a commercial/ industrial node. Property to the east of the subject property has already been zoned for light industrial development. While the subject property and adjacent surrounding properties are undeveloped, vacant parcels or are in active citrus development, the requested zoning for the subject property would be compatible with the commercial zoning northwest of the subject property and the commercial/industrial node land use designation of all surrounding properties. The subject property will be buffered from the more intense industrial development to the east by the county's strictbuffering and landscaple requirements found in the Land Development Regulations. Based upon the analysis perforrhed, stafffeelsthat the requested commercial zoning would be compatible with the surrounding area. Conclusion The rezoning is compatible with the surrounding area, consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the comprehensive plan, and meets all applicable concurrency criteria. The subject property is located in an area deemed suitable for commercial uses of various -types• and has met all applicable criteria. Staff support the subject request. 318 The Vice Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Attorney Christopher Marine, representing the applicant, Mr. Jenkins, asked one change be made to the legal description of the property. He explained that the surveyor excluded the rights-of- way from the total acreage figure and the applicant wanted those areas included in the rezoning to insure that the entire property would have the same zoning. He demonstrated on the enlarged map where the rights-of-way are located and suggested he would cooperate with the County Attorney or County Administrator to make the correction. Attorney Vitunac advised that since roads really do not have a zoning it is not a legal concern; however, it would be better for the applicant to make this correction in case some of the right-of- way did not get developed. It was determined that no one else wished to be heard and the Chairman closed the public hearing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by, Commissioner Bowman, Chairman Bird abstaining, the Board unanimously (4-0) adopted Ordinance No. 91-47 amending the zoning ordinance and accompanying zoning map from A-1 to CG for the property generally located on the southeast corner of 82nd Avenue S.W. and 9th Street S.W. and described in the ordinance, with the net acreage to include rights-of-way as requested by the applicant. ORDINANCE NO. 91- 47 AN ORDINANCE OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND THE ACCOMPANYING ZONING MAP FROM A-1 TO CG, FOR THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 82ND AVENUE S.W. AND 9TH STREET S.W., AND DESCRIBED HEREIN, AND PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission, sitting as the local planning agency on such matters, has held a public hearing and subsequently made a recommendation regarding this rezoning regkest; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, did publish and send its Notice of Intent to rezone the hereinafter described property; and 39 NOV 19 1991 EOOK 84 ME BA NOV 191991, BOOK 6) 4 ;cam WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has -determined that this rezoning is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan of Indian River County; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has held a public pursuant to this rezoning request, at which parties in interest and' citizens were heard; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT OiDAINED, by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, that the Zoning of the following described property situated in Indian River County, Florida, to -wit: The West 500 feet of the North 300 feet of the North 755.20 feet of the West one-half Of Tract 4, Section 25, Township 33 South, Range 38 East, accdrding to the last general plat of lands of the Indian River Farms Company Subdivision as recorded in Plat Book 2, page 25, St. Lucie County public records, said lands now lying and being in Indian River County, Florida. hearing Said parcel contains 3.44 acres net; and The North 300 feet of the North 755.20 feet of the West one- half of Tract 4,` Section 25, Township 33 South, Range 38 East less the West 500 feet thereof, according to the last general plat of lands of the Indian River Farms Company Subdivision as recorded in Plat Book 2, page 25, St. Lucie County public records, said land now lying and being in Indian River County, Florida; Said parcel contains 1.14 acres net. Be changed from A-1 to CG. All with the meaning and intent and as set forth and described in said Zoning Regulations. Approved and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, on this 19 day of November , 1991. This ordinance was advertiseld in the Vero Beach Press -Journal on the 28 day of October 1991 for a public hearing to be held on the 19 day of NoveMber , 1991 at which time it was moved for adoption by Commissioner Eggert , seconded by Commissioner Bowman , and adopted by the following vote: Chairman Richard N. Bird Abstained y Vice Chairman Gary C. Wheeler Aye Commissioner Carolyn K. Eggert Aye Commissioner Margaret C. Bowman Aye Commissioner Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Aye BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BY: ej__,a//66) Richard N. Bird, Chairman 40 PROGRESS REPORT ON DEVELOPMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL NODE LOCATED AT NORTHWEST CORNER OF S.R. 60 AND 74TH AVENUE The hour of 9:05 o'clock A. M. having passed, the Deputy Clerk read the following Notice with Proof of Publication attached, to wit: 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 in the matter of X;42?.., In the/ Court, was pub- dd e7s'A /rte// fished in said newspaper in the issues of Affiant further says that the said Vero Beach Press -Journal is a newspaper published al 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 off/_ �Zc A D. 19 gl J (Business Manager) 0/ tu RM -8 1 r of S.R. 60 CN RO RMH-8 Tx! wren .e. 1 N Subject Property NOTICE — PUBLIC HEARING NEIGHBORHOOD NODE DEVELOPMENT REPORT A hearing to receive eo enents and consider a progress report on the status of development of a neighborhood node prar..ct on popwny owned by Paul V. and Denise E. Mihotty. and located on the north side of State Road 80 west of 74th Avenue wit be held pursuant to Section 911.10(9)(b)2.e. Of the Indian River County Land Development Regula- tions. The subject property contains 3 acres and Be, In the Northeast to of Section 1. Township 33 River South. RageFlorida 38 East. lying and beirq in Iran A public hearing at which parties In interest and Citizens that have an appatusty to be heard wi be held by the Board of County Consnisswners of Indian River County. Florida.' In the County Comma sion Chambers of the County Adrneustration Build- ing. totaled at 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach. nitr- ide on Tuesday, November 19, 1991 at 9:05 a.m. After the public hearr g. thehe Board of Canty Com- missioners will decide w Iver to terminate the rade approval or extend appoval for six months. Anyone who may wish to appeal any decision which may be made et this meeting wap need to en- sure that a verbatim record of the proceeding e made. which includes testimony and evidence upon which the appeal Is based. IMaan River County Board of Canty Commissioners 0cL 28, 1991 Dick Bed, Chainmen 845259 Community Development Director Bob Keating made the following presentation: 41 L 19 1S91 Boni( 4 FrAUE l l Pr" NOV 19 99 BOOK TO: James Chandler County Administrator DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE ober M. Keatin THRU: Stan BolingAICP Planning Director FROM: Sasan Rohani 5•Q• Chief, Long -Range Planning DATE: November 12, 1991 RE: PROGRESS REPORT ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL NODE LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF S.R. 60 AND 74TH AVENUE It is requested that the data Therein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting of November 19, 1991. DESCRIPTION' AND CONDITIONS This is a progress report on the status of development of a neighborhood commercial node. The subject property is owned by Paul V. and Denise E. Minotty, and is located on the north side of State Road 60 west of 74th Avenue (see attachment #1) . The subject property consists of ±3 acres, is designated as a neighborhood commercial node overlaying an 4-1 (Medium Residential up to 8 units/acre) land use plan designation, and is zoned CN, (Neighborhood Commercial District). This report is provided to the Board of County Commissioners, pursuant to the provisions of section 911.10(9)(b)2.e. of the county's land development regulations (LDRs), so that the Board may consider the node's development status and, if warranted, initiate action to terminate node approval and authorize rezoning of the property from CN (Neighborhood Commercial) to RM -8 (Residential, Multi -family up to 8 units/acre). Pursuant to LDR provisions, the current property owners have been notified of the November 19th meeting and the authority of the Board to re-designate.the subject property at the meeting. Progress Report and Board Consideration ' The purpose of a neighborhood co mercial-node progress report, as stated in the county's LDRs, is to allow the Board the opportunity to evaluate the need for and appropriateness of undeveloped land that has been -designated for neighborhood commercial use. The neighborhood commercial node overlay designation and corresponding CN zoning are applied, maintained, and evaluated in a manner different from other land use designations and zoning districts. Unlike all other commercial zonj'ing districts, CN zoning may be granted on.property located outs de of commercial/industrial nodes shown on the land use plan. Trus, the CN node designation and zoning may be.approved on properties having non-commercial and non- industrial land use designations,; such as properties designated as MD -1. Therefore, the neighborhood node and CN zoning approval can be granted on agriculturally or residentially designated properties without an amendment to the landiuse plan. 42' The function of neighborhood commercial areas is also different from that of the county's other commercial designations and districts. Neighborhood commercial areas are designed to meet the convenience retail needs of surrounding residents, are limited in size, use, and location, and are essentially granted on a "use it or lose it" basis. The progress report provision was incorporated in the CN district requirements to give the Board an opportunity to determine if development of the node has commenced and progressed. If the Board finds that adequate progress has not occurred, this provision allows the Board to terminate the node approval or grant a six month extension of node approval. The neighborhood node termination provision is important because of the neighborhood node separation requirement. As provided for in the CN district requirements, no neighborhood node shall be established within one nile of another neighborhood node. That requirement was established to ensure that the neighborhood nodes would be limited in number and sufficiently dispersed. However, it was recognized at the time that these requirements were drafted that the separation provision would work only if node approval was subject to revocation for non -development. History of Subject Property Designation/Zoning In 1985, Adult Communitles Total Services (ACTS), Inc., requested to rezone 7.26 acres located north of S.R. 60 and west of 74th Avenue from R -3A, Retirement District, to C -1A, Restricted Commercial District. This 7.26 acres included the subject ±3 acre parcel. The applicant also requested that this property be designated as a neighborhood node to allow for the C -1A zoning. 1 It should be noted that at the time of the request no CN district existed; the C -1A district was the most restricted commercial district. Thus, at that time the C -1A district was the most appropriate district for a neighborhood commercial node. On April 11, 1985, while considering the designation/rezoning request, the Planning and Zoning Commission tabled action on the request pending further staff analysis of the then -existing criteria used in establishing neighborhood nodes. At its April 25, 1985 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission, based upon further staff analysis and input from node workshops held in 1983 and 1984, recommended adoption of new neighborhood commercial node criteria which included the following restrictions: No nodecould exceed six (6) acres in size; and No node could be established within one mile (5,280') of another neighborhood commercial node, other commercial or residential node or an MXD (mixed use) area. This separation distance could be reduced by 10% to 4,752' via a special waiver granted by the community development director (based upon special characteristics and criteria). The 7.26 acre parcel involved in the neighborhood node/rezoning request did not meet either of these recommended criteria. [It should be noted that these criteria were ultimately adopted by ordinance 'by the Board of County Commissioners on June 5, 1985. The effective date of that ordinance was June 17, 1985.] Because the 7.26 acre proposal did not meet the recommended criteria, the Planning and Zoning Commission denied the ACTS request at the April 25th meeting (see attachment #3). ACTS then appealed the Planning and Zoning Commission's denial to the Board of County Commissioners. On June 12, 1985, the Board approved a neighborhood commercial node designation covering three (3) acres of the subject property, and also rezoned the three acres from RM - 8, to C -1A (see attachment #4). Although the approval was not consistent with the new neighborhood node criteria (specifically the separation -distance requirement) adopted June 5, 1985, the new 43 0! 19 NT C�O� : Fs:G,E 871 e.'% NOV 19 199 Ci `.j CAi [ U 1 yt criteria did not become effective until June 17, 1985. Subsequently, the county adopted new zoning district requirements,. including a new neighborhood commercial (CN) district, and later in 1985, the three acre site was assigned to a CN district during the county's administrative rezoning process. (See attachment #5 for a chronology of events.) Tills three acre site is the subject property now owned by Paul C. and Denise E. Minotty. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning Pattern The present land use plan designation for this property is M-1, Medium -Density Residential up to 8 units/acre. The zoning is CN, Neighborhood Commercial District. All areas surrounding the subject property are also designated on the county's land use plan as M-1, Medium -Density Residen ia1 up to 8 units/acre. Properties to the north and west are zoned RM -8, Multiple Family Residential, up to 8 units/acre (Indian River Estates still owned by ACTS), while land to the east across 74th Avenue is zoned RMH-8, Mobile Home Residential up to 8 units/acre (Village Green). To the south of the subject property is a ±3 acre tract designated as a neighborhood commercial node and zoned CN. This tract has been developed as the Seald Sweet administrative offices. The subject neighborhood commercial node is within 3,900 feet (0.72 mile) of the commercial/industrial node located at the intersection of I-95 and S.R. 60, and is within 300' of the developed neighborhood commercial node at the southwest corner of SR 60 and 74th Avenue (Seald Sweet). Site Plan and Building Permit information In 1988, David Robinson, acting on behalf of Arthur Newton, submitted a major site plan application to construct a 21,856 sq. ft. retail complex on this site, (SP -MA -88-10-77). A site plan for the subject property was approved in 1989. The applicant did not satisfy all the conditions set forth as part of the site plan approval, and, therefore, the Site plan was never released. The site plan expired on August 24, 1990. Consequently, no building permit has been issued, no construction has commenced, and currently there is no active approved site plan to develop the site. ANALYSIS AND ALTERNATIVES c Analysis Although the subject property has been designated for neighborhood commercial development for overlsix years, no development exists on the site and no approved site pans to develop the property exist. During that time, the neighborh od node located across S.R. 60 from the subject site has been developed and is occupied. Given the lack of development activity Hon this property, it is staff's position that terminating the neighborhood commercial node designation of the site for lack of development would be consistent with the .CN guidelines contained in Chapter 911 of the LDRs (see attachment #2). As established, the subject neighborhood node fails to meet the minimum separation distance between the site and other neighborhood commercial and commercial nodes. For that reason, termination of node approval would preclude reestablishment of a neighborhood node on the subject property. In addition, termination of neighborhood node approval in this case would eliminate an existing non- conforming zoning designation. Lastly, it should be noted thatlrecently no interest in developing neighborhood commercialuses oh either the subject property or in the surrounding area has been expressed to staff. The last such development interest expressed to staff involved the Seald Sweet site which has now been developed and is occupied. 44 c Alternatives Pursuant to Section 911.10(a)(b)2.3. of the LDRs, there •are essentially two alternatives available to the Board with respect to the site's neighborhood commercial node designation. These alternatives are as follows: 1. Terminate the neighborhood node designation and initiate a county administrative rezoning to change the zoning designation of this property to its original zoning (RM - 8, Multiple -Family Residential District, up to 8 units/acre) which is consistent with the ste's underlying M-1 land use plan designation. 2. Extend this neighborhood node designation for another six months, allowing a limited amount of time for the Owner to obtain site plan approval and to comzence construction. If no site plan approval is obtained and no construction commences on the property within this six month period, the neighborhood node approval would automatically terminate and staff would initiate a rezoning of the site to RM -8. CONCLUSION It is staff's position that the existing neighborhood commercial node designation and CN zoning of the subject property are not warranted. Not only is there an existing developed neighborhood node within 300 feet of the subject property, but a general commercial node also exists little more than a half mile from the site. Since no development has. occurred on the property in the six years that the node designation has existed, this indicates that commercial development of the site is not warranted. Forhose reasons, staff feels that node approval should be terminated RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners terminate the neighborhood node designation and direct staff to initiate a rezoning of the subject property to its original zoning of RM -8, Multiple -Family Residential (up to 8 units/acre). The Chairman returned to the meeting and took back the gavel. He opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Attorney William J. Stewart, representing Dr. Paul 'T. and Denise E. Minotty, came before the Board to elaborate on the facts and circumstances presented by Mr. Keating and to explain pr. and Mrs. Minotty's position with respect to this particular parol. He said Dr. and Mrs. Minotty were not the applicants who secured the site plan. They acquired the property in 1989 after the site plan was approved and after the property was rezoned. That site plan was for a strip center, which Dr. and Mrs. Minotty had no intention of completing. Their plan was and still is to develop a professional office complex; particularly, a medical office complex. Mr. Stewart agreed no activity has taken place and that the site plan has expired. He did not feel the location of this particular parcel in relation to others was a good reason to revoke this zoning because it was a situation that was created. Inlother words, this is not the typical non-conformance which occurs when 45 NOV ':919.1 BOOK 84 FA: -,E875 Ov19�; BOOK FALL' if laws are changed; this was non -conforming when it was created. As far as the node across the street, Mr. Stewart felt the Board established that node with full knowledge of Dr. Minotty's CN node. He stated that it is unlikely that Dr. Minotty within the next six months will come forward with a site plan to develop this property for professional office because it could not be done adequately in that period of time. He also recognized that the Board has the choice of either rezoning or a six-month extension. Mr. Stewart pointed out that if this neighborhood commercial node is lost and the property reverted to multiple family, there does not seem to be any way professional offices would be permitted in a higher density residential zone. Mr. Stewart felt, with the location of this parcel in close proximity to Indian River Estates, it would be a perfect place for professional office. He further suggested the Board should consider allowing professional office in higher density residential zones because they are not that dissimilar. Mr. Stewart agreed with staff's factual presentation and agreed this project certainly falls iri the category of "use it or lose it." He said he could not tell the Board that another six months would make a difference, but he asked the Board to consider retaining the zoning for this parcel because he felt it would be appropriate for this situation. Chairman Bird asked, if the CN zoning were eliminated, would this site ever qualify again for POI or any other type of zoning that might allow professional medical office or something similar. Community Development Director Bob Keating advised the PRO district, like the CN district, can be established in a residential area as delineated on the comprehensive plan if it is at least five acres. The exception is a PRO Can be two and a half acres if it abuts a commercial zone or corridor. The Minotty parcel does not meet that criteria, even though there is a neighborhood commercial node across the street. Commissioner Scurlock rec'lled when this was originally discussed the property was owned by ACTS, Indian River Estates was going to be developed, and this neighborhood commercial node would serve the residents of Indian River Estates because there would be internal access to this particular site. The owner was told the circumstances of the time limit. In the meantime, there have been other requests for this type of development which have been denied. Commissioner Scurlock found it difficult to allow this zoning to remain forever because the original people did not live up to their agreement. They built residential units instead, lessening the parcel to three and a half acres rather than the necessary five acres. 46 Attorney Stewart explained Dr. and Mrs. Minotty dlid not purchase the property from ACTS. There had been interim owners. Chairman Bird saw a need for a medical center in that area because of all the elderly people in the mobile home parks and retirement communities, but could not see hanging on to this zoning with the thought that this may happen. On the other handl if we take it away now, it cannot requalify as a neighborhood commercial node because it did not qualify in the first place. The choice seems to be to leave it in place or rezone it to multiple family. Commissioner Scurlock commented that there is space in every existing commercial node. Commissioner Eggert recalled the original plan was to give people an opportunity to walk to little shops. Attorney Stewart agreed the original site plan was for a typical strip center. He understood the Commission's concern about the proliferation of these nodes. Dr. Minotty is asking that if the Board terminates this node as commercial, in the event he comes back with a request to develop a professional office center, he would like the staff and the Board to give it consideration. Director Keating explained the options are to terminate the zoning or to extend it for six months. If nothing happens in six months, then termination would proceed. Commissioner Eggert clarified, and Director Keating agreed, nothing has happened for two years and this is a request; for a rezoning public hearing. Scott Meyers, 781 Doctor Avenue, Sebastian, representing Brian Williams, the Administrator of Indian River Estates, requested the Board leave the zoning as it is, neighborhood commercial. He said Indian River Estates opposes rezoning this parcel to multiple family residential. It was determined that no one else wished to be heard and the Chairman closed the public hearing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Scurlock, the Board unanimously terminated the neighborhood node designation and directed staff to initiate rezoning of the subject property to its original zoning of RM -8, Multiple - Family Residential. The Chairman recessed the meeting briefly at 10:02 A. M. and the Board reconvened at 10:15 A. M. with all members present. 47 NOV 19 M1 ��a��K F L 016 NO 19 1991 EooK FwC LLJ1b � STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS County Administrator Jim Chandler made the following presentation: TO: Board of County Commissioners DATE: November 5, 1991 FILE: Through: James Chandler County Administrat r SUBJECT: Street Lighting District Assessments FROM• . Randy Dowling REFERENCES: Ass't. to County Admin. BACKGROUND During the recent budget hearings, the Commission requested staff to look into the assessment methods of the County's street lighting districts. To date, the County has 12 Board approved street lighting districts and many single street lights spread over the entire county . ( see Attachment Al. The assessment method for all of the districts is either on a per lot basis where the district has uniform lot sizes or per parcel/acre Where the district has non-uniform lot sizes. In summarizing the County's current street lighting district establishment procedures, a developer, homeowner's association, or individual requests the Board to form a district. County staff then prepares an ordinance creating the district and its boundaries. A public hearing is conducted and, if approved, the assessment is normally billed annually on the tax bill as a non ad valorem assessment. The district's budget is established annually in association with the County's budget. CURRENT A review of case law indicates that the assessment methods used by the County are legally acceptable. However, the courts recognize that no system of appraising benefits or assessing costs has yet been developed that is not open to some criticism. Staff also conducted a telephone survey to ascertain how other counties assess street lighting] districts. The results, which are attached as Attachment B, indicates that there is no predominant method used. In summary, Collier, St. Lucie, and Broward counties assess street lighting districts according to the assessed value of the property; Orange and Polk counties assess on a per house basis; Hillsborough County assesses according to lot size or front footage; Brevard 'County has no street lighting districts but pays for street lights from general revenue; Martin County has no provisions for residential street lights; and Palm. Beach County only installs and pays for major roadway street lighting with general ! revenues while all residential street lighting is provided directly from FPL through agreements with developers, incorporated homeowners' association, or individuals. Staff discounted the assessed value assessment method because that method could leava some property owners paying little or nothing for street lighting when the homestead exemption is considered. Staff further studied Palm Beach County's street lighting arrangement of having the electric service provider deal (directly with the county concerning major roadway street lighting and directly with the developer, individual, or homeowner association concerning residential street and security lighting, thus eliminating the county as middleman. Staff has had discussions with FP&L and the City of Vero Beach regarding this arrangement. Both electric service providers were receptive to the arrangement and are willing to work with county 48 staff to implement it. Since the County's adopted LDRs require most new developments to have street lighting, staff foresees a marked increase in street lighting districts. For future requests concerning residential street or security lighting, the developer, individual, or incorporated homeowners'association would be able to deal directly with FP&L or the City, thereby eliminating the county as middleman and saving the administrative charge the county imposes on its billings. In addition, these procedures will be applicable to certain of the existing street lighting districts that have incorporated homeowners' associations. Staff will determine how many of these existing street lighting districts could be turned over to FP&L or the City for direct billing. The remaining districts where no formal authority, i.e. homeowners' association, exists would 4till be billed through the county's non ad valorem assessment procedures. If the Board concurs with this approach, staff will develop the specific details and bring them back to the Board for final approval. RECOMMENDATION Based upon the preceding information, staff recommends no changes to the existing per lot or per parcel/acre assessment methods. Staff feels the existing methods are as equitable as any of those reviewed and that each property owner within the districts receives some benefit for their assessment dollars. Staff also recommends that the Board authorize staff to pursue and bring back to the Board for final approval, the arrangement described above whereby future requests for residential street lighting be handled directly with FPL or the City. Administrator Chandler felt there are a few established lighting districts for which Florida Power & Light have indicated they may be willing to begin direct billing. Both FP&L and the City of Vero Beach are willing to meet and discuss potential programs for direct billing of street lighting. Commissioner Scurlock felt this was a new policy because in the past FP&L and the City of Vero Beach would not enter into agreements directly with individuals, which is the reason the countyhas taken the role of pass-through from the company to the P g P Y residents. Commissioner Eggert inferred, and Mr. Chandler confirmed, that in no county was this assessing done in direct proportion to the benefits received from street lights. Commissioner Eggert asked about the relationship of residents of other counties to FP&L, and FP&L's responsiveness, or lack of it, to the complaints of residents. Administrator Chandler replied that all the preli inary conversations have been with the power company. There have been no discussions with associations or groups of residents and there is a need to address and clarify many points before a final recommendation could be made. Commissioner Eggert was concerned that paying development costs up front might be prejudicial to some parts of our county. Administrator Chandler felt the power companies are trying to be sure they get a return on capital cost investments and will enter into agreements with condos and associations, and that is something we will have to look at in terms of other areas. This is 49 NOV 191 91 50 8 !l eCC r NOV 19 99 LBO. F'.GEOjU the potential for us until such a point in time that we may be providing street lighting in all of Indian River County, which is down the road. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously directed staff to continue with Our current methodology in assessing street lighting districts as well as continuing to work with Florida Power & Light and the City of Vero Beach tcp explore possibilities of future requests for street lighting being handled directly between residents and the power company. APPROVAL TO SUBMIT TWO APPLICATIONS FOR EMS GRANT PROGRAM FOR COUNTIES FOR FY 92-93 The Board reviewed memo from Emergency Services Director Doug Wright dated November 13, 1991: TO: Board of County Commissioners THROUGH: County A 'ttnisrator FROM: Doug Wrighri, Director Department of Emergency Services James Chandler DATE: November 13, 1991 SUBJECT: Approval To Submit Two Applications for FY 92-93 EMS Grant Program for Counties It is respectfully requested the information contained herein be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at 1 the next scheduled meeting. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS The Department of Health and ReYabilitative Services, Office of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Matching Grant Program assists public and private organizations in improving and expanding EMS systems. Funds are collected from various traffic fines and related court proceedings as authorized by Chapter 401, Part II, Florida Statutes. These funds are deposited into the state EMS Trust Fund with forty percent of the funds collected being used for the EMS Matching Grant Program. Matching Grant applications have been prepared describing the needs and proposing matching grant objectives and time frames in which the objectives will be obtained. This, in all probability, will be the last year for the next two years that county matching funds and county awards money will be available. It has been expressed by the State EMS office that the available funds for the next two years may be utilized by the State of Florida to off -set State deficits. 50 The equipment requested in the matching grant applications for FY 92-93 includes the following: two Modular Ambulances, eight computer work stations, a software package, and an increase in computer memory. The funding for new equipment is structured as follows: Proposed Equipment County Cash Match State Match Total Two ALS Transport - Vehicles 60,000 60,000 Eight Computer Work Stations 8,000 8,000 Eight Computer Modems 2,400 2,400 Software Package 200 Increase Computer Memory 1,500 Technician Setup Costs 520 120,000 16,000 4,800 200 400 I 1,500 520 3,000 , 1,040 !� Total 72,620 72,620 145,240 As a part of the six year plan approved by the referendum on March 12, 1991, monies have already been pre -approved by the Board in the amount of $60,000 in the 92-93 fiscal year for the refurbishi g of two existing ALS ambulances. With the County Matching Grant Awards, we would be able to purchasetwo new modular ambulances adding additional backup units to our ALS resources. The computer equipment at the Emergency Services stations would be utilized by both the EMS and Fire divisions. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS Two new ALS transport vehicles will provide Indian River County with modern, reliable emergency ambulances, along with providing for additional ambulances to be utilized at standby events, m 1ti- casualty incidents and transport of the special needs population during evacuation. The purchase and network of computer/software equipment will allow the Emergency Services EMS and Fire divisions to transmit response information to the main offices allowing current staff a more time/cost effective method of compiling state mandated responses and trauma information with the ability to electronically transfer the information to the state EMS office. Improved inventory control of medical supplies and capitol equipment would be realized. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the FY 92-93 EMS Matching Grant Application. Staff also requests that the Board authorize the Chairman to execute the necessary docum'nts to apply for funds from the Department of Health and Rehabilita ive Services in the amount of $72,620.00 to improve and expand the prehospital EMS system in the County. 51 NOV 9 199 BOOK F'AGE881 NOV 19 199 BOOK 84F't `vE ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Scurlock, the Board unanimously adopted Resolution 91-174 authdrizing a matching grant application to Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services for System Evaluation/Quality Assurance project, and Resolution 91-175 authorizing a matching grant application to Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services for Emergency Transport Vehicles project, as recommended by staff. RESOLUTION 91-174, WITH A COPY OF GRANT APPLICATION ATTACHED, AND RESOLUTION 91-175, WITH A COPY O,' GRANT APPLICATION ATTACHED, ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF CLERK TO THE BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 91- 174 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR FUNDING COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS)' MATCHING GRANT AWARDS TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES. } WHEREAS, The Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services has announced that applications for funding County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Matching Grant awards are now 'being accepted and a grant application has been prepared for Indian River County; and WHEREAS, an application for 'matching grant funds fiscal year 1992-93 had been prepared by the County; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM- MISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTt, FLORIDA, that the Chairman is authorized to sign and execute the application for matching grant funds certifying that monies from the EMS Grant Program For Counties will improve and expandthe County's pre -hospital EMS system and. that the funds will ot be used to supplant existing County EMS budget allocations. The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner Eavert who moved its aoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Scurlock an4, upon being put to a vote, the vote was asrfollows: Chairman Richard N. Bird Ayes Vice -Chairman Gary C. Wheeler gyp Commissioner Don C. Scurloclk, Jr. pyp _. Commissioner Margaret C. Bowman pyp Commissioner Carolyn K. Eggert pyp . The Chairmn thereupon declat d the resolution duly passed and adopted this iv day of Novembe , 1991. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA BY: 52 'chard N. Bird, Chairman RESOLUTION NO. 91-175 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR FUNDING COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) MATCHING GRANT AWARDS TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES. $ WHEREAS, The Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services has announced that applications for funding County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Matching Grant awards are now being accepted and a grant application has been prepared for Indian Diver County; and . WHEREAS, an application for matching grant funds fiscal year 1992-93 has been prepared by the County; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM- MISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Chairman is authorized to sign and execute the application for matching grant funds certifying that monies from the EMS Grant Program For Counties will improve and expand the County's pre -hospital EMS system and that the funds will not be used to supplant existing County EMS budget allocations. The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner Eggert who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Scurinck and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Chairman Richard N. Bird Vice -Chairman Gary C. Wheeler Commissioner Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Commissioner Margaret C. Bowman Commissioner Carolyn R. Eggert Ayp Aye Ayp Ayp p The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 19 day of November , 1991. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA BY: ICS 53 NOV 19 N 1 Richard N. B rd, Chairman BOOK 8 FA E S3 i9 PUCK 8 FAL,EC : SELECTION OF FIRM FOR TOURIST STUDY The Board reviewed memo from OMB Director Joe Baird dated November 13, 1991: TO: Members of the Board of County Commissioners November 13, 1991 SELECTION OF FIRM FOR TOURIST STUDY Joseph A. Baird OMB Director DATE: SUBJECT: FROM: DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS On Wednesday, November 13, 1991, a committee composed of Gary Wheeler, Doug Wright, Charles Vitunac, Joseph Baird, Richard Bireley, George Bunnell and Jim Merrill met to listen to oral presentations from firms interested in performing the Tourist Study. The committee ranked the four firms in the following order: 1. Regional Research Associates 2. Mid -Florida Marketing and Research 3. Fishkind and Associates 4. Strategy Research Corporation Committee members unanimously ranked Regional Research Associates as number one. RECOMMENDATION j Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners authorize staff to draft a contract with Regional Research Associates for an amount not to exceed $50,000. • MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, to authorize staff to draft a contract to conduct a Tourist Study with Regional Research Associates, not to exceed $50,000, as recommended by staff. Under discussion, Commissioner Scurlock said he is getting more and more comment on this particular issue and he thought there are people in the community who would prefer to see this money used for advertising. He was supporting the motion because of the committee and the composition of the committee and where the dollars are generated. He also was aware of the point that our dollars might be more effective in terms of generating additional business by advertising. Chairman Bird felt the two are related: you need to know what is bringing people here, what attracts tourists; then you know better how to gear your advertising to reach them. Commissioner Eggert stressed the need for a broad-based study, 54 such as this will be, for purposes of applying for grants and so forth; so this is not a frivolous study. She also pointed out that there may be a misunderstanding regarding the $50,000 and the fact that this money is already included in our budget. Director Baird assured the Board that the contract will include language for the study to cover information to help businessmen target their advertising most effectively. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. It was voted on and carried unanimously. PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR ROUND ISLAND PARK IMPROVEMENTS Public Works Director Jim Davis made the following presentation: TO: James E. Chandler, County Administrator FROM: Terry B. Thompson, P.E. Capital Projects Manager SUBJECT: Professional Engineering Services for Round Island Park Improvements DATE: November 13, 1991 DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS On October 8, 1991, Indian River County accepted a $130,000 Waterways Assistance Project grant for Round Island Park Improvements from the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND). The County has applied for $150,000 from the Florida Boating Improvement Program to match the grant the County accepted from FIND and $150,000 from the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) for additional. improvements. Staff has submitted and received permits for proposed improvements from the Corps of Engineers and the Department of Environmental Regulation. Coastal Technology Corporation has submitted the attached proposal for construction plans preparation and permitting of the proposed site improvements. The compensation due the Consultant for the services described in the proposal is $9,990. A conceptual site plan (copy attached) was previously prepared by Coastal Technology for the FRDAP grant application. Staff will.negotiate a separate contract with John Foster, P.A. to adapt the restroom plans he previously prepared for Treasure Shores Park to the Round Island Park, site. John Foster made revisions to the Golden Sands Park restroom design for use at Treasure Shores Park, but due to FEMA requirements to elevate the structure on piles the plans were never used. 55 NOV MOV i9 1991 EkOOK 84 EAU C SC County staff will prepare and provide Coastal Technology with a traffic study, landscape plan, and boundary/.topographic survey for permit submittals. Coastal Technology will prepare and submit permit applications to the Saint John's Water Management District, the Department of Transportation and Indian River County. Construction phase services inclyding assembling the.contractdocuments, bidding, shop drawing review, inspections, change orders, pay estimates, as -built survey, and preparation of record drawings and certifications will be provided by the County. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS The alternatives are as follows: Alternative No. 1 Authorize the attached Agreement between Indian River County and Coastal Technology. Since Coastal Technology prepared the FRDAP grant application, the firm is very knowledgeable of Round Island Park and the site conditions. Alternative No. 2 Issue a request for proposals -and select a firm to perform the services in accordance with CCNA procedures. This alternative will delay project implementation and may result in a higher cost. RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUNDING Staff recommends that Alternative No. 1 be approved. Funding is budgeted in Parks Department Fund 001-210-572-033.13. OP 56 Commissioner Eggert wanted to be sure we are not contracting with Coastal Tech automatically and skipping the bid process just because they did the first phase of this project. Public Works Director Davis explained this design contract is below the CCNA (Competitive Consultant Negotiation Act) threshold of ten thousand dollars. He also felt the bid process is time- consuming for staff, and everyone else, and Coastal Tech has performed well on other projects. Commissioner Bowman was concerned about the drainage and surface water runoff in this. Mr. Davis assured her drainage and storm water management are addressed in the contract. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously approved and authorized the Chairman to execute the agreement with Coastal Tech for engineering services relative to Round Island Park Site Improvements in the amount of $9,990, as recommended by staff. SAID AGREEMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF CLERK TO THE BOARD PETITION FOR WATER SERVICE IN COURTSIDE SUBDIVISION - 38TH SQUARE, SW, NORTH OFF 5TH STREET SW The Board reviewed memo from Assessment Projects Manager James Chastain dated November 1, 1991: DATE: NOVEMBER 1, 1991 TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FROM: TERRANCE G. PINTO DIRECTOR OF UTILITY SERVICES PREPARED JAMES D. CHAST AND STAFFED MANAGER OF AS BY: DEPARTMENT OF SUBJECT: NT PROJECTS ITY SERVICES PETITION FOR WATER SERVICE IN COURTSIDE S/D 38TH SQUARE, SW - NORTH OFF 5TH STREET, SW INDIAN RIVER COUNTY PROJECT NO. UW -92 -02 -DS BACKGROUND A petition has been received for a water main extension for Courtside Subdivision/38th Square, SW, to supply potable water to its residents. We are 'now coming to the Board of County Commissioners to seek approval to begin design of the above project. (See attached petition and plat map.) 57 NOV 191991 BOOK 84 PAGE 8S 7 411SV 129 199 POOK 84 f.,.GE 8 j8, ANALYSIS The subdivision contains 29 lots, which shall benefit project. The 20 property owners signing the petition 68.97% of the properties to be served. All of the lots in this project presently have septic wells, with which the property owners have concerns potential health hazards. The attached map displays the area to benefit from the assessment project. This project is to be paid through the assessment of property owners along the proposed waterline route. In the interim, financing will be through the use of impact fee funds. Design services will be provided by the Department of Utility Services. RECOMMENDATION The staff of the Department of Utility Services recommends approval of the above -listed project, in order that they may proceed with the design engineering work in preparation for the special assessment project. from this represent tanks and regarding ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Scurlock, the Board unanimously approved the project for water service in Courtside Subdivision, 38th Square S.W., north off 5th Street S.W., and ordered staff to proceed with design engineering work in preparation for the special assessment, as recommended by staff. PHASE I DEVELOPMENT OF THE NORTH COUNTY WATER TREATMENT FACILITY The Board reviewed memo from Projects Engineer William McCain dated October 24, 1991: DATE: OCTOBER 24, 1991 TO: FROM: STAFFED AND PREPARED BY: WILLIAM cCAIN CAPITAL• NGINEER DEPAR u- T •F UTILITY SERVICES JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TERRANCE G. PINT DIRECTOR OF UTIL SUBJECT: PHASE I DEVELOPMENT OF THE NORTH COUNTY WATER TREATMENT FACILITY IRC PROJECT NO. UW -92 -01 -WC BACKGROUND: In preparation for the construction of Phase I of the North County Water Treatment Plant (WTP), we have brought several previous items to the Board of County Commissioners for approval. They are as follows: 58 1) Board of County Commissioners' approval for the in-house design of water transmission lines from Hobart Park to State Road 512, to serve the North County Middle and High Schools. This item included an explanation of the necessity of the North County Water Plant facility to provide fireflow to these facilities (see attached agenda item and minutes approved on August 13, 1991). As can be seen from this agendaitem, this project must be expedited due to the proposed construction schedule for the North County High School. 2) Board of County Commissioners' approval for the design of the North County Water Distribution System with Post, Buckley, Schuh and Jernigan (see attached agenda item and minutes approved on November 6, 1990). 3) Board of County Commissioners' approval of Phase I of the North County Water Distribution System with Post, Buckley, Schuh and Jernigan. This project was a stop -gap measure to interconnect several package water plants on U.S. Highway 1, with the intention_ of taking them off-line as soon as a North County water facility could be constructed (see attached agenda item and minutes approved on September 25, 1990). We have now completed negotiations with our water plant consultant, Camp Dresser and McKee Inc., for Phase I of the North County WTP (see attached scope of services and work authorization). ANALYSIS: The first phase of the North County WTP will mainly consist of the following: 1) 2 million gallon prestressed concrete ground storage tank 2) Pumping station with booster pumps, piping, tank, chlorine room, etc. 3) Emergency generator and associated fuel storage 4) Water main connections, instrumentation, and associated electrical work The intent of this contract is not only to provide the above -listed facilities, but also to perform the preliminary engineering design report for the entire facility, and complete all associated permitting relative to the plant (i.e., brine discharge, DER, and site plan approval). After these tasks are completed, we intend to come back to the Board with a final design and construction contract for the whole facility. For a full understanding of the scope of this project, please see the attached scope of services and work authorization with Camp Dresser and McKee Inc. The total estimated construction cost of Phase I of this project is $2,037,180.00, with engineering costs as follows: 1) Site planning for Hobart Park R.O. Plant $ 53,021.00 with all associated permitting for site plan approval 2) Preliminary engineering for Phase I 27,300.00 of this facility 3) Final design, bidding, and general 142,600.00* services during construction (7% of construction costs) 59 NOV 19199) BOOK 84 rtv,E889 4) Resident project inspection (2.8% of construction costs) 5) Permitting services (for Phase I pumping station, etc.) 6) Provide preliminary R.O. plant engineering and all permitting for ultimate plant Total: BOOK FAG 57,000.00* 14,600.00 91,304.00 $385,825.00 * Note: Figure will be adjusted when firm construction costs are known. Funding for design of this project will be from the impact fees. RECOMMENDATION: The staff of the Department of Utility Services recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the attached work authorization with Camp Dresser and McKee Inc. in the amount of $385,825.00. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously approved and authorized the Chairman to execute the work authorization with Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc., in the amount of $385,825.00, as recommended by staff. SAID WORK ORDER IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF CLERK TO THE BOARD SEPTAGE HANDLING FACILITY AT THE NORTH COUNTY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT The Board reviewed memo from Capital Projects Engineer William McCain dated October 31, 1991: 60 DATE: OCTOBER 31, 1991 TO: FROM: JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TERRANCE G. PINTO DIRECTOR OF UTILITY SERVICES PREPARED WILLIAM F McCAIN AND STAFFED CAPITAL •'+JECTS ENGINEER BY: i DEPARTMOF UTILITY SERVICES SUBJECT: SEPTAGE HANDLING FACILITY AT THE NORTH COUNTY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (WWTP) INDIAN RIVER COUNTY PROJECT NO. SE -92 -01 -DC BACKGROUND For the past several years, the Department of Utility Services has been operating an interim septage handling facility at the Gifford WWTP. The Regional Sludge/Septage and Grease Facility construction contract was awarded on September 24, 1991 (see attached Agenda Item and Minutes dated September 24, 1991) and is due to be under construction in the next several months. The Regional Facility is to be constructed at the Gifford WWTP site, requiring the existing temporary facility to be removed. To this end, we are proposing to construct another septage receiving facility at our North County WWTP site for continued processing. This septage facility will be in full operation for at least two years during the construction of the Regional Facility and will serve in the future as a permanent emergency septage dumping facility. Design of the receiving facility at the North County WWTP has been completed in-house, and we are now seeking the Board of ..County Commissioners' approval to proceed with its construction. ANALYSIS An itemized list of expenditures relative to the proposed North County septage receiving facility is as follows: 1. Precast concrete holding/receiving tank with $1,210.00 O'Malley Precast (see attached proposal for signature). Three quotes were received for this structure and are attached (range of $1,210.00 - $1,893.00). 2. ABS Pumps and all miscellaneous installation 4,316.00 materials (see attached ABS proposal for signature). _ • 3. Excavation and compaction for tank installation 600.00 (see attached proposal from Tri -County Excavating for signature). 4. Crane services for off-loading and setting of 400.00 precast tank (not to exceed cost). 5. Miscellaneous piping and electrical material - 1,500.00 all installation is to be performed by staff (not to exceed cost). 6. Control panel for facility to be relocated 0 from existing Temporary Sludge Facility. 7. Soil compaction tests. 250.00 TOTAL COST TO BE EXPENDED (labor not included, will be performed by field personnel) 61 NOV 191991 $8,276.00 ROOK. 64 F',1GE 80i r CV I '991 BOOK 84 PAGE 892 At this time, the Department of Utility Services is requesting approval of the attached proposals from ABS Pumps, O'Malley Precast, and Tri -County Excavating. We are also requesting approval of all other expenditures as outlined above. Funding for this project will be from the Impact Fee Fund. RECOMMENDATION The staff of the Department of Utility Services recommend that the Board of County Commissioners approve the above -referenced project in its entirety. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, to approve the entire project for Septage Handling Facility at the North County Wastewater Treatment Plant, as recommended by staff. Under discussion, Commissioner Eggert noted that labor was not included and asked how much labor would cost. Utilities Services Director Terry Pinto said labor would be performed by our field personnel and an exact figure has not been computed but he expected it would be a couple thousand dollars. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. It was voted on and carried unanimously. THREE CONTRACTS FOR SUBJECT PROJECT ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF CLERK TO THE BOARD SOUTH COUNTY REVERSE OSMOSIS PLANT - CHANGE ORDER #2 AND ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH CAMP DRESSER & MCKEE, INC. The Board reviewed memo from Capital Projects Engineer William McCain dated October 23, 1991: 62 DATE: OCTOBER 23, 1991 TO: FROM: PREPARED AND STAFFED BY: SUBJECT: JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TERRANCE G. PINTO DIRECTOR OF UTILITY S VICES WILLI CAPIT N. . DEPAR`O ,41,0• Jl F McCAIN OJ TS ENGINEER UTILITY SERVICES SO CO R.O. PLANT INDIAN RIVER COUNTY PROJECT NO. UW -89 -07 -WC CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 AND ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH CAMP DRESSER & McKEE, INC. BACKGROUND The expansion of the South County Reverse Osmosis Plant (3 MGD softening plant expansion) is now being finalized. °As a result of this finalization, we are now bringing the final Change Order (No. 2) to the Commission for approval. As part of this Change Order, we are proposing a penalty of $19,000.00 to the contractor to help cover additional engineering fees due to a delay in substantial completion of the project (see Item No. 3 below). As a result of the contractor expediting the availability of 1.5 MGD of the new expansion, we are proposing to waive the ordinary liquidated damages in lieu of the contractor's picking up $19,000.00 out of a total of $22,950.00 in additional engineering services. We feel this is warranted, due to the early availability of the first 1.5 MGD skid we were able to bring on line approximately 150,000 GPD of previously permitted dry -line connections. The contractor was substantially delayed by pulling his efforts toward providing the first 1.5 MGD skid early due to the dry -line permit situation which existed at that time. The actual final Change Order without this item (see No. 3 on Attachment B) would be for a total increase of $17,253.00, which is still less than .6% of the total construction cost, and is well within acceptable limits for a project of this size. ,ANALYSIS Attached please find Item Descriptions, B Documentation. Also Addendum No. 8 B-1. follows: NOV 19199 a copy of Change Order No. 2, Attachment A - - Change order Cost Summary, C - Supporting please see a copy of'CDM's Work Authorization The items addressed_in this Change Order are as 1. 81 -day contract extension on substantial completion 2. 81 -day contract extension on final completion 3.* Credit for additional engineering costs between February 25, 1991 and May 17, 1991 4. Increase for electrical specification change 5. Increase for transformer vault safety fencing 6. Increase due to conflict location of 10" underground storm drain 7. Increase to contractor for additional fill under new generator building 8. Increase for replacement of failed power and control cables to Well No. 2 (emergency action) 63 BOOK. $ 0.00 $ 0.00 <$19,000.00> $1,940.00 $1,233.00 $1,500.00 $1,691.00 $10,488.00 ov 1 x991 POOK 1 9. Credit for use of existing motor starters/ <$350.00> with slight modification 10. Increase for additional insulation jacket $2,183.00 on sodium hydroxide storage tank 11. Increase for interfacing existing high $1,800.00 service pumps with new control wires 12. Increase for supply of 10" Dezurik valve $2,071.00 to replace failed valve 13. Increase for supply of second 10" valve, $1,097.00 only difference paid between replacement of existing versus new 14. Credit for the deletion of one day O&M <$400.00> generator training 15.** Credit to owner for deletion of Allen <$6,000.00> Bradley training Total - Change Order No. 2 <$1,747.00> * As explained in the Background section of this Agenda Item, this $19,000.00, along with $3,950.00 additional monies, will allow the Utilities Department to pay for the engineering services outlined in the attached Work Authorization Addendum No. 8 B-1. ** This credit will be utilized for Allen Bradley training at the Utilities Department's discretion. • In addition to the above outlined changes, we also wish to be authorized to purchase a temperature and humidity monitoring device for the water plant's computer room at a cost of $450.00 (see attached cut sheet). In summary, the Board is requested to authorize the following expenditures: $ 22,950.00 $ 6,000.00 $ 450.00 for additional engineering services, $19,000 of which is shown as a credit in Change Order No. 2. for Allen Bradley computer training. This training will encompass the time of several operators in learning the capabilities.of the control software for the plant. The advanoed course (also included) will enable the operator to manipulate screen readout as well as generate and modify monthly performance reports. for the purchase of the above -listed monitoring equipment. $ 29,400.00 Total monies to be expended / RECOMMENDATION The Board is requested to approve Work Authorization Addendum No. 8 B-1 with CDM, and Change Order No. 2 for a deduct of $1,747.00 to the South County R.O. Contract, and the expenditures outlined above. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, to approve Change Order #2 for a deduction of $1,747.00 and Work Authorization Addendum No. 8 B-1 as summarized above, and to authorize the Chairman to execute the necessary documents, as recommended by staff. 64 Under discussion, Commissioner Scurlock asked' for clarification on the finalization of the contract, retainage and the $6,000 for training. Director Pinto explained that staff has negotiated a good contract to clear up the few punch -list items that are left. The $6,000 will be used to send men out for training on an as -needed basis and it will be at our discretion and under our control. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. It was voted on and carried unanimously. SAID WORK AUTHORIZATION IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF CLERK TO THE BOARD AGREEMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHARGES FOR PROVIDING WHOLESALE WASTEWATER SERVICES TO CITY OF SEBASTIAN The Board reviewed memo from Utility Services Director Terry Pinto dated November 12, 1991: DATE: NOVEMBER 12, 1991 TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FROM: TERRANCE G. PINTO DIRECTOR OF UTIJITY'-'SERVICES STAFFED AND HARRY E. ASHER PREPARED BY: ASSISTANT DIREC'OR bF UTILITY SERVICES SUBJECT: AGREEMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHARGES FOR PROVIDING WHOLESALE WASTEWATER SERVICES TO CITY OF SEBASTIAN BACKGROUND: On April 3, 1990, the Board of County Commissioners approved the Department's proposed agreement with CH2M Hill to furnish Economic and Financial Consulting and Services as may be authorized by the County from time to time. Task One of the agreement was to perform a complete study and review of the utility ordinance and rate and charges in effect at that time. Task One of the agreement was completed and on March 12, 1991, the Board of County Commissioners adopted Ordinance 91-9 and Resolution 91-31 adopting the -rates, fees, and charges for use by the Department of Utility Services effective April 1, 1991. 65 NOV 191991 FAL,E895 ANALYSIS: POOK;'4 F'GC As the Board of County Commissioners is aware, the City of'Sebastian has requested a revocation or cancellation of the franchise given to the County to provide water and wastewater service within the city limits of the City of Sebastian. The County has agreed to relinquish its franchise rights within the City and on March 13, 1991, the County sent a letter to the City offering to relinquish its franchise rights. On April 5, 1991, the City conditionally accepted the County's offer subject to completion of the necessary documents containing the terms and conditions acceptable to both parties, so that agreements, ordinances, and resolutions may be rescinded in such manner as to not impact third parties. The County and City staff members have met on several occasions to work out interim plans to effect the separation of the utility systems and are developing the provisions of.an interlocal agreement as an acceptable way to satisfy the concerns of all parties. One provision of the interlocal agreement would be for Indian River County to accept and treat wastewater generated within the wastewater system owned and operated by the City of Sebastian. This provision will require the County to "Develop a nondiscriminatory, cost -of -service rate to be charged to the City for treatment of the wastewater, which rate shall take into account the fact that the City is utility service provider for all classes of units within the City. The rates and components which make up the rates would be attached and incorporated into the agreement." The Department reviewed these requirements with CH2M Hill, its rate consultant, and requested a Scope of Services for the development of gates and charges for providing wholesale wastewater service to the 'City of Sebastian. The fee for providing the Scope of Services under Work Authorization Six (attached) will be $9,640.00, with a charge of $1,490.00 for additional meetings if required. The project is to be funded from account No. 471-218-536-033.19 (other professional services - wastewater). RECOMMENDATION: The staff of the Department of Utility Services recommends approval of the attached Work Authorization Six and authorization for the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to execute the agreement. Commissioner Scurlock was concerned about an article in the newspaper which reported that someone from CH2M Hill was contacted by the press and hung up on the reporter. Mr. Scurlock talked to the reporter and she confirmed the occurrence. He wanted to bei, sure this behavior does not reflect on the County because Indian' River County employees and agents should be polite and courteous. At the very least, the reporter could have been referred to our County Administrator. County Administrator Chandler agreed there is no question we are supposed to be accessible and responsive to people. Commissioner Scurlock felt the message would be conveyed and recognized Mr. McIntyre in the audience and assumed he heard the comment. 66 ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously approved and authorized the Chairman to execute Work Authorization 6 with CH2M Hill for Development of Charges for Providing Wholesale Wastewater Services to City of Sebastian, as recommended by staff. SAID WORK AUTHORIZATION IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF CLERK TO THE BOARD ROSELAND PLAZA FORCE MAIN - FINAL PAY REQUEST AND CHANGE ORDER The Board reviewed memo from Utility Services Director Terry Pinto dated November 5, 1991: DATE: NOVEMBER 5, 1991 TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FROM: TERRANCE G. PINTO DIRECTOR OF UTILITI%SER "ZICES PREPARED NOEL J. McMAHON l� AND STAFFED ENVIRONMENTAL SPE I LIST" BY: DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY S RVICES SUBJECT: ROSELAND PLAZA FORCE MAIN FINAL PAY REQUEST AND CHANGE ORDER INDIAN RIVER COUNTY PROJECT NO. US -91 -30 -CS BACKGROUND The Indian River County Board of County Commissioners approved, on October 1, 1991, the installation of the force main to connect Roseland Plaza to the North County Sewer System. This was done to eliminate the Roseland Plaza wastewater treatment plant. The aforementioned project is now complete. ANALYSIS Attached please find the Final Pay Request in the amount of $1,373.86. Also attached is Change Order No. 1, with a net increase of $700.00 for the removal of three trees and additional excavation, as was necessitated by site conditions. RECOMMENDATION The staff of the Department of Utility Services recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the attached Change Order and Final Pay Request. 67 NOV BOOK 8 PAE 8U 4 env19ii1 BOOK ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously approved and authorized the Chairman to execute the Change Order #1 to the Line Extension and Miscellaneous Labor Contract Work Authorization No. 2 with Driveways, Inc., and the Final Pay Request on the same contract in the amount of $1,373.86, as recommended by staff. SAID DOCUMENTS ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF CLERK TO THE BOARD ROSELAND PLAZA UTILITIES - DISPOSAL OF TREATMENT PLANTS The Board reviewed memo from Utility Services Director Terry Pinto dated November 12, 1991: DATE: NOVEMBER 12, 1991 TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FROM: TERRANCE G. PINTA / DIRECTOR OF UTILiTi SERVIC PREPARED NOEL J. McMAHON AND STAFFED ENVIRONMENTAL SP IAL T BY: DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES SUBJECT: ROSELAND PLAZA UTILITIES DISPOSAL OF TREATMENT PLANTS BACKGROUND The Indian River County Board of County Commissioners on August 14, 1990, approved the takeover agreement of the Roseland Plaza Utilities; i.e., water and wastewater, including distribution and collection piping systems. On October 1, 1991, the Board approved the installation of a four -inch force main from the existing Roseland Plaza lift station to an existing manhole in the North County Sewer System. (See attached agenda item dated September 17, 1991.) ANALYSIS i The four -inch force main was installed and the wastewater treatment plant was taken off line on October 23, 1991. The terms of the above takeover agreement state that the County must remove the waste treatment plant after the Plaza is connected to .the North County Sewer System. Any cost associated with the removal of this treatment plant will be funded from the impact fee fund. This plant has little or no value. 'Any parts that can be used in other County owned treatment plants ,have been removed. RECOMMENDATION The staff of the Department of Utility Services recommends that the Board of County Commissioners authorize the Department of Utility Services to negotiate with a vendor for the removal of the Roseland Plaza Wastewater Treatment Plant. 68 ON MOTION by Commis Commissioner Eggert authorized the Depar negotiate with a vend Plaza wastewater trea Toner Scurlock, SECONDED by the Board unanimously ment of Utility Services to r for removal of the Roseland went plant. SAID DOCUMENT WILL BE P CED ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF CLERK TO THE BOARD WHEN FULLY EXECUTED AND RECEIVED COUNTY BOARDS SITTING AS QUA County Attorney Vitunac explains that when the Board judge. He quoted, "The stron to the establishment of rul judges apply with equal force or quasi-judicial functions paraphrase this case into an that for matters which are sc an advertised public hearing to speak and the other parti which is not a rezoning matt should consider that the B capacity. In the cited case, or a special exception wer matter. There are othe administrative permits, and s judicial but they are not cov were not in this case. Commissioner Scurlock a all matters that require pub Commission level, period. Attorney Vitunac adde Commissioner has a right to legislative function. Commissioner Wheeler re ognized the intent of this rule but felt it could be carried too far and could move the Commissioners farther away from their constituents. As a result, we may end up with elected officials operating in a vacuum. He cited examples of issues where on-site inspections or consultation with staff may be necessary to make a decision. He felt the situations where the Board acts as a judge are rare and parties in those situations have the recourse of appeal to a court. I -JUDICIAL BODIES distributed copies of case law which sits as a judge, it must act like a constitutional compulsions which led s regarding the disqualification of to every tribunal exercising judicial Attorney Vitunac attempted to asy rule we can all follow. He said eduled to come before the Board with notice for which a party has a right s have a right to give evidence and r or a comprehensive plan change, we and is acting in a quasi-judicial people who advertised for a variance considered to be a quasi-judicial matters, such as subdivisions, to plan appeals, that are also quasi - red in this case simply because they ked if a simple rule would be that is hearing be dealt with here at the that as an elected official, a alk about rezoning because that is a 69 NOV 19198 POGK b4FA.GE 89 N V 1991 BOOK 84 PAGE 'JUG Attorney Vitunac agreed and added that, in fact, an essential element is that damage to a plaintiff caused by a one-sided communication would have to be proven in court. Commissioner Wheeler felt this rule was directed at one-sided communication. He recalled that when controversial issues have come up, Commissioners have spoken with all parties. Commissioner Scurlock made the point that certain subjects may be discussed in one-sided private conversations which are not brought up in the public forum but may weigh heavily in the decision making process. Commissioner Wheeler felt there is a remedy in the right to appeal. He agreed with the concept but stressed the need to keep government accessible to the citizens. Commissioner Eggert felt the advertising of public hearings gives complaining parties the opportunity to be heard. Attorney Vitunac gave an example of a child care facility where the complaining party would be a neighbor. All that neighbor has to do is say there was (a) one-sided communication with a Commissioner and (b) he was prejudiced by it. This rule says he has a right to go to circuit court and that would add another six months and a lot of expense to every issue that went before the Board. Commissioner Eggert led discussion regarding a particular instance where members of the Board were told they could not or should not meet with someone who already held a development order. She could not understand how that would fall in the category of quasi-judicial when it has already gone through all the processes. Chairman Bird recalled that incident and there was a question and the matter was referred to the County Attorney, whose advice was there might be a conflict of interest and we should avoid talking to this individual. Attorney Vitunac felt this subject would be explored further and may result in legislation. His advice was that if there is an advertised public hearing at which an applicant will get a permit if he makes a certain showing of facts, then the Board is acting as a judge. The exception would be rezoning and comprehensive plan land uses. He further explained that if a decision is totally discretionary of the Board, then it is legislative. If the decision is made on the showing of the applicant, then it is judicial. 70 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT 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 11:00 o'clock A. M. ATTEST: NOV 191991 arton, Clerk Richard N. Bird, Chairman 71 NOOK 84 PAGE 501