Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 03-24-10 regular — reading text

favor. NEW BUSINESS —EXTENSION OF THE DO FOR ALCONESE TERRACE Consideration of a recommendation of a 12 -month extension of the Development Order for Alconese Terrace Condominium, Phase I, located at 107 Brooks Street SE. Sarah Burgess, Agent for LLC, requested an extension on the development order. Ms. Johnson reported Phase I of the project is a five -story building with ten permanent residential condominium units. Ms. Johnson continued that the Development Order for Phase I was originally approved by City Council on April 25, 2006, and extended on April 24, 2007 and March 25, 2008, and Staff recommends approval of an extension through April 24, 2010. The Chairman asked for public input. There was none. Mr. Nabors moved to recommend a 12 -month extension of the Development Order for Alconese Terrace Condominium, Phase I, located at 107 Brooks Street SE. Mr. Reed seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Covey, Gossom, Kennedy, Klement, Legg, Nabors, and Freed in favor. NEW BUSINESS —DEVELOPMENT OF CRA ACTION PLAN PRIORITY LIST FOR FY 09/ 10 Develop the CRA Action Plan Priority List of Projects for the FY 2009/2010 Budget. Discussion ensued regarding various projects including a Carson Streetscape in the Beal Parkway Neighborhood Plan and a possible partnership in the future; that funding has been budgeted for the 147 spaces for the Landmark parking garage; the possibility of using some CRA funding for improvements north of Main Street on Eglin Parkway; the possibility of using solar lights on Highway 98 and the installation of additional LED street signs at major intersections in the CRA area. Page 2 of 5 g-  CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION MEMORANDUM DATE: January 20, 2009 TO: Chairman and Board of Commissioners, Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) FROM: Christy R. Johnson, AICP, Principal Planner THROUGH: Missy McKim, DS Director Thomas Murray, P. E., Public Services Director SUBJECT: Request for Third Extension of Development Order— Altavista Condominium (06- 01 -SP) REQUEST: Crews Investments Miracle Strip, LLC requests a third twelve month extension of the development order for Altavista Condominium located at 220 Miracle Strip Parkway SW. The site plan received approval from the City Council on March 28, 2006. City Council approved the second twelve month extension on March 25, 2008. The project consists of a nine -floor, 53, 969 square foot building with 20,453 square feet of office space on the first three floors and four resort residential condominium units each on the top six floors, for a total of 24 resort residential units. An off street - parking lot provides parking spaces for the office and residential land uses. The site plan was reviewed and recommended for approval by the CRA Board of Commissioners at the March 1, 2006 meeting. The Board recommended approval of the second extension on March 5, 2008. DISCUSSION: Section 12. 45. 07 of the Land Development Code requires that a building permit must be secured for a project within 12 months of site plan approval. If an application for a building permit has not been submitted within 12 months of the approval, the site plan becomes null and void. City Council may approve an extension of the site plan approval for an additional 12 -month increment, upon a recommendation from the CRA Board of Commissioners. The City Council approved the site plan subject to the following conditions: Note: This recommendation is based upon the application and site plan developed by Jenkins, Stanford & Associates, Inc. ( project # 1050. 06. 001, dated February 10, 2006) and the architectural drawings and elevations developed by Prescott Architects, Inc. ( project # 2601 dated 1/ 20/ 06). 1. Prior to issuance of a building permit: a. The applicant agrees to work with staff to allow for a 14 -foot first floor elevation, more windows on the first three floors, and more articulation and detail on the upper six floors in order to "... assist in creating a pedestrian -friendly environment that is distinct from the suburban character of surrounding communities" ( Urban Master Plan). The applicant agrees to work with staff to extend the portico the width of the front drive only if it does not reduce the number of parking spaces. Development Order Page 1 of 2 CRA Case 06 -01 - SP Extension of Time 1'I  b. The site plan and conceptual landscape drawings that are affected by the addition of a portico shall also be revised. c. The project shall meet the requirements of LDC Section 12. 100. 03, Archaeological Resource Review, and Historical Preservation Act, as adopted February 28, 2006. d. A landscape plan prepared by a professional landscape architect or nurseryman must be submitted and approved by CDS staff. The plan must comply with all applicable regulations in Chapter 12. 71 of the LDC, including design for an irrigation system with a well. The plan shall identify preserved trees on the site and include a note in the plan that states " No protected trees identified for preservation on this plan shall be removed without documentation from the City stating that the tree is diseased, dead, or poses a hazard." e. A valid executed cross -access, parking, ingress and egress easement with the owners of the adjacent properties to the east and west must be approved by the City Attorney. 2. Prior to granting a Certificate of Occupancy the condominium association documents shall be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney, and shall provide guarantees for continued maintenance of all common areas and a restriction on the use of the 24 units as transient lodging units unless adequate parking (2 spaces per unit) is provided for permanent residential uses. CRA RECOMMENDATION: The Board may consider, but is not limited to, the following options: 1. Recommend approval of the third twelve month extension to the development order 2. Recommend approval of the third extension of the development order with changes 3. Recommend denial of the third twelve month extension of the development order CDS staff recommends that the CRA Board of Commissioners recommend Option No. 1, approval of the third twelve month extension to the development order. Attachments: i. Extension of the Development Order ii. Letter from l\,sichael H. Crew, Applicant, dated 11/ 13/ 08 iii. City Council minutes from 3/ 25/ 08 iv. CRA Board minutes from 3/ 5/ 08 v. Approved site plan and architectural drawings ( reduced to 8 '/ 2 x 11) Development Order Page 2of 2 CRA Case 06 -01 -SP Extension of Time 10-  71 Regular Council 3/ 25/ 08 QUASI- JUDICIAL AGENDA—REQUEST FOR EXTENSION, ALTAVISTA CONDOMINIUM, 220 MIRACLE STRIP PARKWAY Request for a second 12 month extension of the approval of a site plan for AltaVista Condominium located at 220 Miracle Strip Parkway, SW. The City Attorney announced a quasi-judicial proceeding and swore in those who planned to testify. Mike Crew of Crews Investments, applicant, advised that the recent mortgage crisis has affected the availability of funding for the project, requiring him to seek alternative financing and investors. Therefore, he is asking for a 12 -month extension to apply for a building permit, and that they are trying very hard to keep the project in Fort Walton Beach. Council received clarification that the plan is for the condo to be a mix of long -term and transient residences, and nothing has been added or changed to the project. Christy Johnson, Senior Planner, advised the extension will be until March 25, 2009; that the CRA has recommended approval of the extension; and the applicant has paid all fees. Mr. Hartwell was advised if the developer cannot get financing after this extension, they can request a third 12 -month extension. Dr. Pullen questioned whether the project meets the current codes of the City, particularly the height issue. Ms. Johnson advised it meets the requirements when the site plan was approved in 2006; it does not meet the current height standards but it is grandfathered in. As there were no objections, the Staff Report was entered into the record. The Mayor asked for public input. There was none. Mr. Minich moved to approve a second 12 -month extension of the site plan for AltaVista Condominium located at 220 Miracle Strip Parkway, SW. Mr. Holmes seconded motion. Dr. Pullen noted the Staff Report states that the site plan becomes `null and void,' and since the original approval of this plan, the project does not meet the current codes of the City and he will not vote in favor. Ms. Johnson clarified the Staff Report states the site plan becomes `null and void' if City Council does not approve the 12 -month extension, and the applicant has 12 months to apply for a building permit. Ms. Johnson continued if they do not apply they can request an extension to their site plan approval, and there is no limit to the number of extensions that can be requested by the applicant. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried by a vote of 6 to 1 with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Hartwell, and Minich in favor and Pullen opposed. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION, ALCONESE TERERACE, 107 BROOKS STREET Request for a second 12 month extension of the approval of a site plan for Alconese Terrace located at 107 Brooks Street SE. The City Attorney announced a quasi-judicial proceeding and swore in those who planned to testify.  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE FORT WALTON BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MARCH 5, 2008 INTRODUCTION A regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Fort Walton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency was held on Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at 5: 30 p. m. in the Council Chambers at Fort Walton Beach City Hall with the following members present: Dr. Joyce Gossom, Chairman; Dean Covey; Chuck Kennedy, Vice -Chairman; Daike Klement; Jason Legg; Bobby Nabors; Doug Reed ( arrived at 5:31 pm) Also Present: Christy Johnson, Planner; Toni Craig, City Attorney CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Vice -Chairman led in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Covey moved to approve the minutes of February 6, 2008. Mr. Nabors seconded motion. The Chairman noted that on page 2 of 3 referencing Affordable/Workforce /Attainable Housing, the wordy should be inserted between given and Okaloosa. Mr. Covey and Mr. Nabors accepted the correction. The Chairman called for the vote on the motion to approve the minutes of February 6, 2008, as corrected, and it carried unanimously with Covey, Gossom, Kennedy, Klement, Legg, Nabors, and (Reed in favor. ANNUAL REPORT The Chairman advised that Council accepted the CRA