Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 03-09-2004 — reading text

1~.L~.~ @1:. 1rL(Q)~~;} I~~ ,\~~( j~~ The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; AMENDING CHAPTER 20. LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, ARTICLE m. ZONING, DMSION 1. GENERALLY, SECTION 20- 301. DEFINITIONS, TO DELETE THE DEFINITION FOR NONCONFORMING USE, AMEND THE DEFINITION FOR LOT OF RECORD, AND ADD DEFINITIONS FOR CHARACTERISTICS OF USE AND NONCONFORMITY; AND AMENDING DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT, SUBDIVISION m. NONCONFORMING USES BY REPEALING DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT, SUBDIVISION m. NONCONFORMING USES; ADOPTING A NEW SUBDIVISION III. NONCONFORMITIES; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Holmes and Dr. Pullen announced they attended the Municipal Planning Board meeting when this item was discussed. Dr. Pullen moved to adopt Ord. 1576 on first reading. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, and Anderson in favor ( Kelley absent). J?Jj5}$~~ j~~ j:(~!!"~: if;~.~~ J~~~~\~ ~ Q:.~ l~y, r~~{ J~~ l~ r _ ~~ I~ Jf--L~\? !~:~~~, i.~~~~~ 1~~ 1~~ j~~~ 1 The City Attorney read the ordinance by title 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 119 SAINT MARY AVENUE SW; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR PROPERTY TO BE REZONED FROM R- IA ( SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT TO CF COMMUNITY FACILITIES) DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ANY CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney announced a quasi-judicial proceeding, and acknowledged there was no one present to speak on the issue. Mr. Tucker moved to adopt Ord. 1577 on first reading, and to refund the application filing fees in the amount of $775.00. Mr. Patterson seconded motion. Len Mitchell, Long Range Planning Manager, explained the process regarding the rezoning of the property to permit the applicant to erect signage for the church. He further advised the City intends to implement the CF zoning on PL designated properties city-wide, and this request on the church' s behalf merely implements the CF District sooner. Mr.Mitchell entered the Staff Report into the record. The Mayor announced the Staff Report into the record.  157 2/ 24/ 04 1~~.I:k ~~~(_~ j ~;) I~~~; Mr. Holmes and Dr. Pullen announced they attended the Municipal Planning Board meeting when this item was discussed. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, and Anderson in favor (Kelley absent). t~S(~~~' ~J} j ~~ ~\ ,,:,-~~ _~ ~~~:~~~'~~~~_-~~~ J_~ Jj~'~~0~~ Gene Armbruster, 210 Hudson Drive, discussed excess property and the need for the City to be fair in dealing with people/busines es asking for property in the City, particularly at the Landing park. Q~~( Q~'j]~ C ~~~~~~1\ 0'1~1~~[~ l}-~\ '~ rl:~ 1~\ The Mayor read the resolution by title only. A RESOLUTION WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE OF THE CITY OF FORT REINSTATEMENT DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES ON PROPERTY TAX OF THE ECONOMIC EXEMPTIONS FOR EXISTING BUSINESSES THAT ARE EXPANDING AND NEW BUSINESSES IN THE OKALOOSA COUNTY AREA. Larry Sassano, Executive Director of the Economic Development Council, explained the importance of the reinstatement of the property tax exemptions for economic development and job creation in the county. Mr. Tucker moved to adopt Res. 04- 07. Mr. Anderson seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, and Anderson in favor (Kelley absent). Presentation of General Employees Pension Fund quarterly investment reports by asset consultant Merrill Lynch and investment manager Davis Hamilton and Jackson. The Finance Director informed that Larry Cole of Merrill Lynch could not be present due to bad weather in Orlando. He briefly updated Council on the quarterly report by Merrill Lynch as of December 31, 2003. Janna Woods of Davis Hamilton Jackson discussed the quarter' s performance as of December 31, 2003. No action was taken by Council. the The City Manager informed Council that Staff has spoken with Larry Cole of Merrill Lynch regarding of Davis Hamilton Jackson, but at this time, Mr. Cole has not recommended any changes. performance Consideration of Site Plan approval for Circle Park Condominiums, for the construction of two ftve- unit condominium buildings located at 10 Park Place, SE by Choctaw Engineering Inc. agent for Shiloh Development, LLC. The City Attorney announced a quasi-judicial proceeding and swore in Missy McKim, CDS Director; Len Mitchell, Long Range Planning Manager; and Ricky Smith, applicant. The CDS Director advised the CRA Board recommended approval of this site plan with conditions. Dr. Pullen moved to approve the Site Plan for Circle Park Condominiums for the construction of two five-unit condominium buildings located at 10 Park Place, SE, with the following conditions: 1) The was based on the site approval developed by Choctaw Engineering, Inc., project plan package 03- 322 dated 12/ 17/ 03, revised 1/21/04, and the architectural drawings developed by Stokes Architects, Inc., project # 03- 012 dated 11/26/ 03. 2) Prior to application for a Building Permit the following must be provided: A landscape plan CDS staff. The prepared by a professional landscape architect or nurseryman must be approved by in Sections 20- 1836 through 20- 1834 of the LDC. plan must with comply all applicable regulations the number of Specifically, the plan needs to depict perimeter requirements and shall indicate trees that are to be removed and the number of trees that will be replanted in their place. protected 158 2/24/ 04 rr~ ;- 11li-:-~~ R:~t~-:-~,.\ r'\\~<] I, (-; i~, I\ '=-" jr> !~-~ ~<,,,-:( ~ \.,,-'~~ D)- n~ ( I)!~~ I~: IJ' Jf;:;: .~ _ ~, _ _ ~ _ _ . - - -~- _\../' Mature trees and landscaping shall be preserved in open space areas to the maximum extent possible. Design for an irrigation system with a well must be provided. Condominium association documents that guarantees for continued maintenance of the provide These private drive and all common areas must be approved by the City Attorney and CDS staff. documents must include a drawing that identifies all common areas. Mr. Tucker seconded motion. Ricky Smith, 102 Perdido Circle, applicant, advised he reviewed the staff report and has no objections. The CDS Director entered the Staff Report into the record. The Mayor announced the Staff Report into the record. Dr.Pullen advised he attended the CRA meeting when this item was discussed. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, and Anderson in favor