Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 01-24-06 regular — reading text

PROPERTY TO BE REZONED FROM P- 1 ( PROFESSIONAL OFFICE) DISTRICT TO HC ( HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney announced a quasi-judicial proceeding and swore in those who planned to testify . Len Mitchell, Planning Manager, explained this is the last step in the process in the Comprehensive Plan Amendment for rezoning of property. He advised the Municipal Planning Board approved the request at their November meeting. As there were no objections, the Staff Report was entered and accepted into the record. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed.  67 01/10/ 06 ORD. 1654 ( CONTI Mr. Campbell moved to adopt Ord. 1654 on second reading. Mr. Minich seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, and Minich in favor (Hartwell absent). The City Attorney advised the following two items have been revised since they were presented to the Municipal Planning Board, revisions specifically due to the new code adoption that relates to the section numbers. ORD. 1680. AMEND SIGN REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN EF DISTRICT The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; ADDING SECTION 12. 81. 038, ENTITLED "PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE EF ZONING DISTRICT," TO VOLUME IV, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; ESTABLISHING SPECIFIC USE SIGN REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS LOCATED IN THE EF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES DISTRICTS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTING PROVISIONS AND SEVERABILITY; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Mitchell explained the purpose of the amendment to allow specific types of signage on public school campuses within the EF Educational Facilities District. He advised the Municipal Planning Board approved the request at their December meeting. Jeff Mcinnis, school board attorney, asked Council to look favorably on the request. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Patterson moved to adopt Ord. 1680 on first reading. Mr. Holmes seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, and Minich in favor (Hartwell absent). ORC. 1681. AMEND DEFINITION OF VIEW CORRIDOR IN LDC The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF "VIEW CORRIDOR" IN CHAPTER 12. 20, VOLUME IV, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, TO INCLUDE AREAS PERPENDICULAR TO BUILDINGS WITH HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES; AMENDING SECTION 12.457. 05, SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, CHAPTER 12.457, MUW- 18 MIXED- USE WATERFRONT DISTRICT, VOLUME IV, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, TO ALLOW CANTILEVERED BALCONIES ABOVE THE FIRST FLOOR TO ENCROACH INTO VIEW CORRIDORS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTING PROVISIONS AND SEVERABILITY; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Peggy Fowler, Planner, explained the request would allow archaeological sites and structures to be part of the view corridor, in an effort to preserve some of these sites. Ms. Fowler also explained the use of cantilevered balconies as long as the bottom of the balcony is not lower than six feet above grade as measured from the crown of the main road. She advised the Municipal Planning Board recommended approval, with amendments, at their December meeting. Council was advised the definition of historical significance for a building is any building that is 50 years old or more. The Mayor opened the public hearing. 68 01/10/ 06 ORD. 1681 ( CONTI Bill Garvie, 315 Shell Avenue, discussed the importance of preserving archaeological sites for the public. As there was no one else to speak, the public hearing was closed. Dr. Pullen moved to adopt Ord. 1681 on first reading. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried by a vote of 5 to 1 with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, and Pullen in favor and Minich opposed ( Hartwell absent). ORD. 1682. REZONE PROPERTY AT 122 HOLLYWOOD BLVD. The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 122 HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD SE, AND OWNED BY THE HOLLYWOOD CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST; PROVIDING AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FINDINGS OF FACT; REZONING PROPERTY FROM C- 1 LIMITED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND C- 2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO CF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney announced a quasi-judicial proceeding. The applicant was not present. Mr. Mitchell explained the amendment to delete lands included in the church' s request which are not designated Public Lands. He also advised the church is requesting a refund of the $ 775. 00 application fee/ deposit, and that the Municipal Planning Board recommended approval of the request, as well as the refund, at their December meeting. As there were no objections, the Staff Report was entered and accepted into the record. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Minich moved to adopt Ord. 1682 on first reading. Mr. Patterson seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, and Minich in favor Hartwell absent). Mr. Minich moved to refund the $ 775. 00 application fee/ deposit. Mr. Patterson seconded motion and it carried by a vote of 5 to 1 with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, and Minich in favor and Pullen opposed ( Hartwell absent). REGULAR AGENDA- PURCHASE OF RESCUE TRUCK Mr. Holmes moved to award the purchase of a 2006 GMC 5500 Combo Rescue Truck to First Choice Fire and Safety, LLC of Marietta, GA in the amount of $1 06, 705 via piggy-backing on the bid of Pine Log Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Campbell seconded motion. Mike Dutton, Fire Chief, advised any monies in addition to the $ 106, 705. 00 monies will go toward the medical and firefighting equipment, and that the personnel to man the truck will be available by April. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, and Minich in favor (Hartwell absent).  69 01/10/ 06 BLUE CROSS/ BLUE SHIELD RENEWAL Mr. Minich moved to authorize the City Manager to execute a renewal agreement with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Florida to provide medical insurance coverage to City employees, retirees .and COBRA participants for the claim year February 1, 2006, through January 31, 2006, as follows: 1)The 1752 Blue Options ( Base Plan). Single Coverage, City $ 247. 40 per month, Employee $82. 46 per month, for a total of $329.86 per month; Family Coverage, City 676. 12 per month, Employee $225.37 per month, for a total of $901. 49 per month. 2) The 702 Blue Choice ( Buy- Up Plan). Single Coverage, City $ 247. 40 per month; Employee $137. 52 per month, for a total of $384. 92 per month; Family Coverage, City 676. 12 per month, Employee $376. 61 per month, for a total of $1 , 052. 73 per month. 3) The 1352 Buy Down Plan: Single Coverage, City $ 215. 72 per month, Employee 71. 90 per month, for a total of $287. 62 per month; Family Coverage, City $589. 56 per month, Employee $ 196. 52 per month, for a total of $786.08 per month. Dr. Pullen seconded motion and it carried with unanimously Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, and Minich in favor (Hartwell absent). BEAL NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION PLAN A request approving the Beal Parkway Neighborhood Action Plan and direct staff to prepare an implementation program that is consistent with the recommendations of the Plan as outlined in the backup report. Ginger Corless from Herbert Hallback, Inc. (HHI), presented an overview of ideas and suggestions that resulted from the various public meetings held regarding an action plan for the Beal Parkway neighborhood. The presentation included ways to improve quality of life in the neighborhood by community involvement; the physical inspection of the neighborhood; improved transportation and public spaces; creating a sense of " place" in the neighborhood; and the need for housing, economic development, community policing and neighborhood aesthetics. Ms. Corless asked that Council adopt the Beal Parkway Neighborhood Action Plan and direct staff to prepare an implementation program. Dr. Pullen moved to approve the Beal Parkway Neighborhood Action Plan and direct Staff to prepare an implementation program that is consistent with the recommendations of the Plan. Mr. Holmes seconded motion. Council discussion' included the positive points of the Plan, including the neighborhood as a possible focal point for the City and the need to support the businesses involved. Also discussed was the need for improved safety in the Beal neighborhood area. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried by a vote of 5 to 1 with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Pullen, and Minich in favor and Tucker opposed ( Hartwell absent). FUNDING APPROVAL FOR " CENTRAL PARK" AT