Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 08-09-05 — reading text

he was present at the MPB meeting when this item was discussed. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Tucker moved to adopt Ord. 1637 on first reading. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Campbell, and Minich in favor (Hartwell absent). ORD. 1638. AMENDING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The Mayor verified that the requirements of Section 20- 128( b), Land Development Code, have been met ( notice of public hearings or meetings). into the Staff Report, one The City Attorney advised that two ordinances were entered recommended from Staff and the other a recommendation from the MPB. The City Attorney noted that the ordinance recommended by Staff is the one that was noticed and advertised, and if Council wanted to consider the MPB recommended ordinance, it would have to come back to c them after proper notice was given.  o 205 6/ 30/ 05 ORD. 1638 ( CONTI The City Manager clarified the two ordinances contained the same information, but the ordinance recommended by the MPB did not include the increase in density. The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING DIRECTIONS: THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH: 2008, PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES, CHAPTER 163; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF A TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT RESULTING FROM PENDING PRIVATE AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT INITIATED BY THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENTS RESULTING FROM CITY INITIATED CHANGES; 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 individual who planned to testify on the matter. Missy McKim, CDS Director, reviewed the four amendments being considered, including increasing the maximum residential density allowed in the Mixed Use Main Street district; the incorporation ofthe Garniers Beach Neighborhood Action Plan into the Future Land Use Element,; the update of the Capital Improvement Element to include new ca' pital projects and current cost estimates; and the amendment of the Future Land Use Map changing lands in certain areas currently designated HC to the MUMS designation. The CDS Director explained that at their June 2, 2005 meeting, the MPB, acting as the Local Planning Agency, recommended approval of all the amendments except the increase in residential density in the MUMS District. She clarified that the ordinance recommended by Staff includes all of the proposed amendments, while the ordinance recommended by the MPB does not include the increase in density. The Staff Report was entered and accepted into the record. Dr. Pullen advised he was present at the CRA meeting when this item was discussed. COMMENTS FROM PROPONENTS AND OPPONENTS The Mayor asked for alternating views from the public for or against the ordinance, with the applicant speaking first. Brad Shouts of S& V Ventures, stated his firm believes that downtown is at a crossroads; that a lot of good things are happening there and would like to see it continue, but the current density makes any further redevelopment not feasible. Dr. Pullen distributed to Council a sheet of paper distributed to the MPB on June 2 regarding changes in density, and asked where it originated from. Mr. Shouts advised the list of items originated from a neighborhood brainstorming session regarding density and that the issues listed were only thoughts and ideas from the tt/ IfIIIIIto. participants. The City Attorney advised the list needed to be entered into the record, and that this is not the proper time to discuss as it is beyond the scope of discussion. 206 o o 6/ 30/ 05 COMMENTS ON ORD. 1638 Chris Gibson, 249 Brooks Street, and property owner of 159 Miracle Strip Parkway, stated she is not against the increase in density, but asked Council to consider addressing the issues of parking and wastewater issue in the district. Louise Coleman, 211 Marshall, partner in Bailey Antiques, advised that she and the owner of the antique store are in favor of the increase in density. The Mayor asked if there were any opponents to the ordinance. lack of parking Angela Snowball, 349 Brooks Street, spoke against the increase in density, citing and increased traffic congestion. Gene Armbruster, 210 Hudson Drive, discussed his concern regarding stormwater runoff from to provide for a buildings and the plan to re- route traffic to one block north of First Street pedestrian friendly area. The Mayor asked for proponents to the ordinance. Don David of Kendrick- David- Dowling Architects, explained that an increase in density does not and must be provided, and change any zoning requirements in the area, parking is a requirement that the issue of the increase in needs to be the focus, and not other issues that may be density discussed. Mr. David also advised he was the author of the list that was distributed earlier by Dr. Pullen. Discussion included the possibility of increasing the minimum square footage rather than density, t"""', result and Mr. David stated that was not the issue; and the increases in infrastructure that could from an increase in density. the City The City Manager advised before an increase in square footage could be considered, would need to discuss it with DCA and research the issue. firm is Mr. Shouts addressed the concern regarding parking, stating if the density is increased, his to accommodate the parking, or put forth an effort for a willing to build a garage on their property multi- level parking structure downtown, but at this point, he is not prepared to discuss any sort of specifics about how it would be paid for. The Mayor asked if there were any opponents who wished to speak. of Janet Wilson, 368 Garner Drive, discussed lack of parking and the need for the establishment architectural guidelines. The Mayor asked for proponents who wished to speak. that the Sherry Petroski of Mary Esther and business owner downtown, stated her thoughts business owners are a good group of individuals who are working hard for the future of downtown, and advised there are traffic problems all over the area, and that it is something you learn to deal with. Millie Thrush, 316 Sudduth Circle, spoke in favor of the ordinance, stating she takes pride in the c area and wants it to be all it can be.  6/ 30/ 05 o 207 COMMENTS ON ORC. 1638 AIfI' Mark Gibson, 829 Keller Court, Destin, spoke in favor of the increase in density, stating he would like to see the cars stop in downtown Fort Walton Beach, not drive through it on their way to Destin. Mike Shouts, property owner of 216 Perry, stated the market demands adequate parking for any development being done. The Mayor closed the public hearing. COUNCIL COMMENTS Mr. Tucker moved to adopt Ord. 1638 on first reading. Mr. Campbell seconded motion. Council discussion included approving the increase in density and allowing for the flexibility to promote downtown; the possible overloading of the infrastructure; the positive benefits the increase would provide to the district; and that downtown business owners should be responsible for paying for future parking garages or increases in infrastructure. The CDS Director added that parking requirements are in the ordinance, and can be changed as times and needs permit. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried by a vote of 4 to 2 with Holmes, Campbell, Tucker, and Minich in favor and Patterson and Pullen opposed (Hartwell absent). RECESS The meeting recessed at 8: 50 p. m. RECONVENE The meeting reconvened at 9: 00 p. m. ORC. 1639. REZONING 47-49 CARSON CRIVE NE The City Attorney read the ordinance title by only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE REZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH lOCATED AT 47-49 CARSON DRIVE NE; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY;