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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes EDAB 031005ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD March 10, 2005 Minutes The Economic Development Advisory Board met on February 10, 2005. The meeting was called to order at 8:30 AM in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Complex, located at 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. I. ROLL CALL Members Present: Frank Compiani, Lou Gaeta, Eric Habecker, Elaine Beers, Mark Murnan, Casey Steinbacher, Kenneth Kahn, and James Kissel. Members Absent: David Haysmer. Also Present: Dolores Key, Staff Liaison and Economic Development/Marketing; Dan Clark, LBFH and City Engineer and Kara Irwin, Senior Planner. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Board approved the minutes from the February 10, 2005, 2005 meeting. III. ITEMS BY STAFF LIAISON Dolores informed the Board that, at City Council's request, the City Initiated Comprehensive Amendments (Ordinances 4, 7, and 9, 2005 are being brought back to Council for discussion on March 17, 2005. The Board was confused as to why the Council wants re -visit this prior to DCA returning comments to the City. Dolores explained that there were a group of residents that appeared before Council and objected to the Amendments. Further, public comments indicated that there was confusion over the issues and the process: land -use changes (what is proposed), zoning, the DRI process, etc. These residents requested that City Council reconsider the Amendments with the possibility of withdrawing the Amendments from DCA. Kara Irwin further explained to the Board that there were numerous public comments made about the Amendments during the past several City Council meetings and some people mistakenly believed that once the Amendments go to DCA that no further input necessary. Kara explained that these individuals do not understand that seeking comments from DCA is only the beginning of the process and there are numerous opportunities for discussion and changes to the Amendments in the future. There was discussion among the Board as to how to make it known to City Council that Economic Development Advisory Board supports the Comprehensive Plan Amendments. A motion made that the Board compose a letter to City Council expressing their position on this matter. The motion passed 7 -0. Dolores will draft a letter and send it to the members for Board's revisions and approval. Casey Steinbacher will attend the March 17, 2005 City Council meeting and read the approved letter into the record. IV. NEW BUSINESS Traffic Presentation by Dan Clark, City Engineer Dan Clark, the City Engineer gave a presentation to the Board about traffic in the City. The presentation covered Traffic Concurrency, The Technical Process, The Development Process, Defining the Methodology, and Background of Traffic in the City. There was discussion about the presentation including questions about the standards that are used to measure traffic and how specific industries play a big part in determining trip generation and the methodology used. Residential units, for instance, are the largest generator of "trips ". Other James Kissel talked about the fact that most residents do not understand the issues that are facing the City. There was discussion about finding a way to reach out to the public and how the Board can become proactive in communicating with the residents. The Board suggested putting this item on the agenda for the next meeting. V. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 10:06 A.M. Approval: enneth Kahn, Chairperson qk/-� Lou Gaeta, V Chairperson Eric Habecker, Board Member David Hay §mer, Board Member Aa--- , Board Member Mark Morfan, Board Member Elaine Beers, Board Member Frank C:mmninni Altarnata Rnarei RAamhar Attest: Ray Ellis Deputy Cit Clerk