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Economic Development Advisory Board Agenda
Thursday: November IO, 2005 at 8:30 a.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall
1. Call to Order Kenneth Kahn, Chair
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call Susan Bell, Public Information & Recording Coordinator
4. Approval of Minutes from September 8, 2005
5. Staff Report Dolores Key, Staff Liaison
a. Economic Development: Two-Year Review at North Palm Beach County
Chamber of Commerce - Business Before Hours (October 1 9,2005)
b. Hometown News - Palm Beach Gardens edition - September 16,2005:
Briger parcel quietly changes status
Members
c. Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) Kara Irwin
a. Ordinance 12, 2005 - Property Maintenance Standards
a. Land Development Regulations (LDRs) - Targeted Expedited Permitting
Program
b. Community Outreach: Taxes, Traffic and Jobs
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7. New Business
8. Establishment of Next Meeting Topic
9. Next Meeting Date December 8,2005
10. Comments from the Public
1 1. Adjourn
Dolores Key, Economic Development and Marketing Director
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
MEMORANDUM
TO:
DATE: November 30,2005
Economic Development Advisory Board Members
FROM: Charles Wu, Growth Management Administrator
I SUBJECT: Gardens Pointe Review (@ the 12/8/05 EDAB Meeting
Please be advised that the proposed Gardens Pointe (Parcel 27.09) residential project will
be presented by the applicant at the December 8, 2005, EDAB meeting for your review
and comment. The subject site is located at the northwest corner of Kyoto Gardens Drive
and Fairchild Gardens Avenue (adjacent to the Landmark), which is within the Regional
Center Development of Regional Impact (DRI) (Please see attachments). The proposed
project consists of 2 16 residential condominium units within two, twelve-story towers
and 24 townhouses on a 6.6-acre site. Please see the below background information as is
relates to this development request and the EDAB:
The subject site is reflected on having Office/Hotel/Community Use on the master
plan (Map H) of the Regional Center DRI, and Professional Office (PO) on the
City’s Future-Land Use Map. The zoning classification of the site is a Planned
Community District (PCD) Overlay.
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The most recently approved Notice of Proposed Change (NOPC) to the Regional
Center DRI was approved through the adoption of Resolution 105, 2004 on June
17, 2004. This NOPC allowed for the potential increase in the maximum number
of residential units for the DRI from 1,813 to 2,051 through the use of the
conversion matrix. To allow for the maximum number of residential units to
increase, minimum square footage thresholds were reduced for business office use
(1,043,287 to 985,695), research and development office use (73,440 to 71,032),
and hotel use (1 18 rooms to zero rooms). This resolution provided the opportunity
for residential development on Parcel 27.09; however, according to DRI
requirements all conversions shall be approved through the site plan review
pro cess.
Also during the June 17, 2004, meeting, Kolter Properties informed the City
Council that they had entered into a contract to purchase Parcel 27.09 for the
purpose of developing a residential high-rise project (Please see attached
minutes). Subsequently, the City Council made a motion to approve Resolution
105, 2004 with the addition of a building height limitation of 140 feet for Parcel
27.09.
On February 1,2005, Urban Design Studio submitted a development application
to the Growth Management Department for Kolter’s Gardens Pointe residential
project.
On March 24, 2005, the City’s Development Review Committee reviewed the
proposed project and issued comments to the applicant.
On April 4, 2005, the Economic Development Element of the City’s
Comprehensive Plan became effective.
City Council held a retreat with staff on April 28, 2005, and April 29, 2005.
During this retreat City Council set a policy to discourage the conversion of
commercial land to residential.
Staff will be present to answer any questions that the EDAB may have. Please contact
Brad Wiseman, Senior Planner, at 799-4235 if you have any questions or require
additional information.
Attachments: Regional Center Maps, 6/17/04 CC Meeting Minutes, Reduced Site Plan
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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS REGULAR MEETING, 6/17/04 6
Florida approving a waiver from Section 78-43 of the City’s Land Development Regulations
to reduce the minimum 23-day waiting period for the proposed Borland CenterlPalm Beach
Community Church Development application for a parcel of land located along the North
side of PGA Boulevard between Gardens Square Boulevard and Shady Lakes Drive, as
described more particularly herein; and providing an effective date. The City Clerk read
Resolution 139,2004 by title only. Major Jablin declared the public hearing open and called
for ex-parte communication. Councilmember Levy reported he had spoken to the City
Attorney regarding this matter. The other members reported no ex-parte communications.
Vito DeFrancesco commented there had been procedural errors, some of which this might
correct, but he wanted it on the record that it had happened, ex-parte had not happened, cross
examination had not taken place, and a lot of things had not happened correctly. Mr.
DeFrancesco expressed his opinion this had not been posted correctly because there was still
no posting on the piece of property going up Shady Lakes Drive, which extended 1600 feet,
and code required a sign every 500 feet. Ray Royce commented when these items were called
to attention, it was clear everyone wanted to do it right and the applicant was not agreeing
anything was done wrong but was willing to go back to P&Z to be certain everyone got
heard. Mr. Royce commented all kinds of signs had been posted and neighbors had requested
some of them be taken down, to which staff had agreed, but stated they would post so many
signs you would not be able to see the trees. Mayor Jablin commented substance was one
thing, and there had been no intention in any way to circumvent the code or any laws, and
that was not done in Palm Beach Gardens. Hearing no further comments from the public,
Mayor Jablin declared the public hearing closed. Councilmember Clark made a motion to
approve Resolution 139, 2004. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Delgado and
carried by unanimous 5-0 vote.
Resolution 105.2004 - Amendment to the Regional Center DRVPCD. A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida amending Resolution 96,1999, the
Consolidated and Amended Development Order for the Regional Center Development of
Regional Impact (DRI) and Planned Community Development (PCD); amending the Master
Development Plan to allow for modifications to the conversion matrix to allow the
conversion of hotel rooms and business and research office to no more than 238 multi-family
residential units on Parcel 27.09 and to modify the established minimum thresholds for these
uses within the DRVPCD; authorizing the City Clerk to transmit copies of this Resolution to
the Florida Department of Community Affairs, the Treasure Coast Regional Planning
Council, Palm Beach County, MacArthur Center Property Owner’s Association, Inc., and the
Mall Residence Hotel, LLC; and providing an effective date. The City Clerk read Resolution
105,2004 by title only. Mayor Jablin declared the public hearing open, held on the intent of
Resolution 105, 2004, and called for ex-parte communications. Councilmember Delgado,
Councilmember Levy, and Vice Mayor Russo each reported they had met with staff and had
also spoken with John Gary. Councilmember Clark and Mayor Jablin both reported they had
spoken with John Gary and John Sapo. Mayor Jablin reported he also spoke to Jim McCovey
and Craig Menin. Growth Management Division Director Tala1 Benothman presented the
proposed amendment. John Gary spoke representing Mall Properties, LLC, and Kolter
Properties, who had entered into an agreement to purchase the property. Discussion ensued.
Craig Menin, owner of the rest of the undeveloped property at the mall, indicated that
property would be the place to have a high-end business hotel, which would be gone if this
were approved. Mr. Menin asked that a conceptual site plan be attached to the NOPC. Dr.
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Robert Davis commented he was at Planning and Zoning during consideration of Landmark
and they were told that was the last residential area allowed in the DRI. Dr. Davis expressed
his opinion changes should not be done over and over again, and questioned if this would
really be the last of the residential. Mr. Benothman clarified past statements by staff, Hearing
no further comments fiom the public, Mayor Jablin declared the public hearing closed.
Councilmember Clark moved approval of Resolution 105, 2004 with the amendment of
adding a paragraph “c” in Section 3 to provide that the maximum height of any structure on
parcel 27.09 shall be 140 feet. Councilmember Delgado seconded the motion.
Councilmember Levy stated for the record that he agreed with the amendment; however, he
was going to vote against this and did not want it to be known that he voted against the
amendment. Motion camed by 4-1 vote, with Councilmember Levy opposed.
Following a short break, the meeting was reconvened.
Ordinance 14. 2004 -Amending section 2-294. code of ordinances entitled “bidding
threshold” (2“d readinn). An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach
Gardens, Florida relating to purchasing; amending Section 2-294, Code of Ordinances
entitled “Bidding Threshold”; creating a new Section 2-295 to be entitled “Purchasing
Procedures”; repealing Sections 2-301 through 2-304, inclusive, in their entirety; providing
for codification; and providing an effective date. The City Clerk read Ordinance 14,2004 by
title only. Mayor Jablin declared the public hearing open, held on the intent of Ordinance 14,
2004. Hearing no comments from the public, Mayor Jablin declared the public hearing
closed. Councilmember Clark made a motion to place on second reading and approve
Ordinance 14, 2004. Councilmember Delgado seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous 5-0 vote.
Ordinance 15.2004 -Personnel System !2nd reading). An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida relating to the Personnel Program; repealing
Articles 1 through 10, inclusive, of Chapter 3, Code of Ordinances; creating a new Article 1
to be entitled “Personnel System”; providing for codification; and providing an effective
date. The City Clerk read Ordinance 15,2004 by title only. Mayor Jablin declared the public
hearing open, held on the intent of Ordinance 15, 2004. Hearing no comments fiom the
public, Mayor Jablin declared the public hearing closed. Councilmember Clark made a
motion to place on second reading and approve Ordinance 15, 2004. Councilmember
Delgado seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5-0 vote.
Ordinance 22. 2004 -Repealing Article 111 of Chapter 70, Code of Ordinances. entitled
“Parkinn. Stopping. and Standing” (2”d reading). An Ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida relating to parking; repealing Article 111 of Chapter 70,
Code of Ordinances, entitled “Parking, Stopping, and Standing” in its entirety; creating a new
article 111 of Chapter 70, Code of Ordinances, to be entitled “Parking, Stopping, and
Standing;” providing for enforcement; providing for codification; and providing an effective
date. The City Clerk read Ordinance 22,2004 by title only. Mayor Jablin declared the public
hearing open, held on the intent of Ordinance 22, 2004. Hcaring no comments from the
public, Mayor Jablin declared the public hearing closed. Councilmember Clark made a
motion to place on second reading and approve Ordinance 22, 2004. Councilmember
Delgado seconded the motion, which camed by unanimous 5-0 vote.
RESOLUTIONS:
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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
MEMORANDUM
TO:
DATE: November 30,2005
FROM:
SUBJECT: Evaluation and Appraisal Report Workshop
Economic Development Advisory Board Members
Charles Wu, Growth Management Administrator
Please be advised that the City’s Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) will be
discussed at the December 8, 2005, EDAB meeting for your review and comment. On
November 10,2005, staff presented the EAR to the EDAB for the first time. The EDAB
requested that staff come back to the board and discuss each major issue individually at
separate meetings. Regretfully, this is not possible due to the time fi-ame staff has to
maintain in order to complete the EAR process and remain in compliance with state law.
Staff respectfully requests your input on the City’s major issues at the December 8,2005,
meeting. Following the upcoming EDAB meeting, staff will present the EAR to the City
Council in January 2006.
Please also note that staff presented the EAR to the Planning & Zoning and Appeals
Board (PZAB) on November 8, 2005. The board members agreed with the existing
issues, but included two additional major issues:
Attainable Housing - As property values increase within the City, the
supply of attainable affordable housing continues to decline. Goals,
Objectives, and Polices are needed to provide attainable workforce housing.
Redevelopment - As the remaining vacant lands becomes developed,
redevelopment will commence on older properties. Goals, objectives, and
policies are needed to guide redevelopment to achieve the City’s vision.
Staff will be present to answer any questions that the EDAB may have. Please contact
Brad Wiseman, Interim Planning Manager, at 799-4235 if you have any questions or
require additional information.
Attachments: EAR Staff Report
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ADVISORY BOARD
Agenda Cover Rlcitiorandiim
Date Prepared: November 7,2005
Meeting Date: November 10,2005
Su bject/Agenda 1 tern:
S tatt' Ihxwii tation:
13valiiation and Appraisal Report Workshop
Ideiitification of"Major Issues" to be included in the Evaluation and Apprtisal Lkport for the City's
Comprehensive Plan process per the requirements of Chapter 1 63.3 191, Florida Statutes.
I 1 Recom~ne~idation to APPROVE
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BACKGROUND
Adopted by the 1985 Legislalure, Florida's Growth Management Act (Chapter 163, Part 11, Florida
Statutes, The Local Government Coinprchensive Planning aiid Land Development Regtilation Act)
requires all of Florida's 67 counties and 41 0 municipalities to adopt Local Government
Coinpreliensive Plans that guide future growth and developmenl. A Conipreheiisivc Plan guides the
future growth and developinent and sets forth a fiscal maiiagcnient plan to maintain an adopted level
of service for facilities and infrastructure. Coinpreliensive plans contain chapters or "elements" that
addrcss future land use, housing, transportation, infrastructure, coastal management, conservation,
recreation and open space, intergovernrncntal coordination, and capital improvements. A key
component of the Growth Management Act is its "concurrency" provision that requires facilities and
services to bc available concui-rcnt with the impacts of development.
Pursuant to Section 163.3 191, F.S., "each local governnient shall adopt an evaluation and appraisal
report (EAR) once every seven years assessing the progress in iinplenienting the local government's
comprehensive plan." The report evaluates how successful a coininuni ty has been in addressing
major community land use planning issues through implementation of its comprehensive plan. Based
on this evaluation, the report suggests how the plan should be revised to better address community
objectives, changing conditions and trends affecting the community, and changes in state
requirements.
The Department has established a phased schedule for the adoption of EARs based 011 the
requirements in Section 163.3 191 (9), Florida Statutes. Consistent with state law, municipalities are
scheduled to adopt thcir EARs approximately one year to 18 months after the county in which they
are located adopts its EAR. This phasing allows inunicipalities to benefit from updated infonnation
that may be collected and analyzed by the county, particularly regarding major community-wide
planning issues. Palm Beach County adopted their EAR prior to their October 2004 deadline. The
City of Palm Beach Gardens is required to adopt an EAR by December I, 2006.
STATE AGENCIES' ROLES IN COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING
The Growth Managemcut Act requires the Department of Corninunity Affairs (DCA), Division of
Community Planning, to review comprehensive plans and plan amendments for compliance with the
Act. Other review agencies, including the rcgional planning councils, water management districts,
the Departments of Stale, Transportation, Enviroimenlal Protection, aiid Agriculture, auld the Florida
Fish aiid Wildlife Conscrvation Commission also revicw comprehensive plaiis and amendments and
issue recomnicnded objections to DCA. Local governments may amend their comprehensive plans
twice per year.
Within an established time frame, the Department first issues an Objections, Recoinmendations and
Coiiiinents (ORC) report that identify areas of the proposed plan or proposed anieiidment that are
inconsistent with the provisions of Chapter 163, Part 11, Florida Statutcs. The local governinent may
or may not address thc recommendations to revise the proposed plan or amendment, or clect to adopt
OT not adopt the amendment. When the local government adopts the plan or amendment, it is
submitted to the Department for a compliance review. Within 20 to 45 days of receipt ofthe adopted
amendment, the Departmcnt issues a public Notice of Intent to find the adopted plan and/or plan 0
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amendment either in or not in compliance with the Act. If DCA finds the plan or amendment not in
compliance, the local government must take remedial actions to bring the plan or amendment into
compliance to avoid an administrative hearing.
EAR REQUIREMENTS
The evaluation aiid appraisal report is a suinmary audit of the progress that has been made and the
successes and failures that have been encountered in implementing the City’s comprehensive plan.
The report identifies changes that should be made in the plan in response the results of the audit, to
changing trends and conditions that affect the local community, and to changing state and regional
growth management policies. With assistance froin state and regional agencies, adjacent local
governments and the public, the evaluation begins with the identification of the major issues that will
be the focus of the evaluation. The following topics should be addressed in the evaluation and
appraisal report:
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Population growth and changes in land area
Vacant and undeveloped land
Anticipated development aiid existing development
Financi a1 feasibility
School pl aiming
Water supply planning
Coastal high-hazard area
Success & shortcomings of plan
Identification of Major Issues
Assessment of GOP’s rclative to major issues
Corrective ineasurcs relative to major issues
Pub 1 ic participation
The current EAR process requires the identification of “major issues,” as opposed to assessing an
devaluation each element of the comprehensive plan. Once the “major issues” are determined, the
current plan is evaluated as it relates to those “major issues.” It is evaluated based on whether
unforeseen aiid unanticipated changes in circumstances in the City have resulted in problems and
opportunities with respect to “major issues’ in each element.
MAJOR ISSUES
Major. issues are specific topics that are under discussion or in dispute; over which there is
disagreement or. controversy within the City. The following are major issues of state concern as
published by the Department of Coininunity Affairs:
* Effectiveness of - Comprehensivc plan controlling urban and rural sprawl
- Infill and redevelopment strategies
- CIE ensuring infrastructure available at times of impacts from development
(concuirency, LOS)
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Protection of environinental resources
Coordination of land use planning with:
- Planning for scliool facilities
- Transportation
- Water supply
* Affordable housing
Economic developnient
* In t ergovermien t a1 coo rdi nation
During tlie next year and a half staff shall focus efforts on the EAR process in order to meet the
requirements set forth in Florida Statutes.
EAR PROCESS
Staff has set forth a tentative tinieliiie for the EAR adoption process (attached). The titneline
includes public participation workshops, scopiiig meetings, workshops with the Local Planning
Agency (LPA) and the City Council. It also extends through to the public hearings and adoption
hearing.
The purpose of this presentation is to seek input from the EDAB on the schedule and gamer any
input relative to the established process. It is staffs opinion that the City should establish additional
opportunities for public veiiues of participation. While the State has minimal requirements, staff
intends to exceed the established minimums for public participation.
RESIDENT’S WORKSHOP
On August 31, 2005, a publicly noticed workshop was held to obtain cornnients and
recommendations from the general public related to the proposed EAR “Major Issues”. The
following EAR related concerns and coininelits were raised by the participants at the public
workshop:
9 Proper inaintenance of park facilities
Developinelit west of the City’s boundaries
STAFF ANALYSIS
Administration
Discussion of retreat issues and lack of consensus for visioning process for the Evaluation aiid
Appraisal Report
City Forestry
Mceting with Mark Hendrickson, City Forester aiid Ross Gilrnore, Forestiy Technician
Discussion of future of oppoi-tunilies for conservation and impacts of western development.
Assessment of the current Urban Growth Boundary (UGB)
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Western development affects the existing LOS for SUA (water & sewer), Parks, Roads,
Drainage, and Conservation.
Loss of Agricultural uses in the City
Create a goal for public enjoyment of conservation area, use of mitigation for areas for
public use
Fire-Rescue Department
Public Safety element is a requirement for the FR accreditation .
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limpact fees do not provide for cost ofadditional facilities
Major issues iiiclude deletion of the roadways from the City Coiiceptual Identification Map
(TJM), recominends re-evaluation of the City’s traffic inanageinent to account for the
deletions
Congestion of the roadways affects the FR level ofservice, the more roadways removed the
harder it is for Fr to nieet requirements of LOS
Lack of facilities in the west (e.g. Stations, hospitals)
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. Seacoast Utility Authority
SUA currently renewing peimit for water supply
Increase usage of reclaimed water supply
Planning for extending services in future annexation areas and areas east of UGB that
utilize septic and well.
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Public Works . Create opportunities for land in lieu of parks and recreation impact fees for new
dev eloptii en t
Police
9 . Incorporate six goals in the Police Department Strategic Plan into the Comprehensive Plan
Future developnieiit to the west will require additional facilities
City Engineer
Future turnpike entrance at Hood Road
Parks Sr Recreation
Currently there are no allocation for westein coiniiiuiiity park facilities . Plan for annexation of County pockets that currently utilize City parks . Lack of passive recreation areas within the City that are interconnected to encourage
pedestrian mobility . Encourage bike paths/lanes to provide connectivity for City parks . Plan for coming demand on indoor activities in Florida . Demand of services for youth within the City
= Create public-private partnership with Eissey Palm Beach Coininunity College campus to
meet recreational needs in future . Compare City’s level of service requireinents for parks/recreation with the State
Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCOW)
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South Florida Water Maiiagement District (SFWMD) a hle I’rcparctl: Novcinhcr 7, 2005
Mectiiig Datc: Novcinber IO, 2005
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Presentation of Coiiipreheiisive Everglades Restoration Plan
Provide storage opportunities that reduce dependency on Lake Okeecliobee
Surninary ofprojects within the City boundaries - GI60 & G-161
Legal Department
Direction of the City’s vision relative to Eastward NO! Development versus western
expansion.
Issues involved include density and height regulations relative to re-development areas aiid
in-fill developinelit within the City boundaries.
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MAJOR ISSUES
I) Proactively plan for western growtlt -Review Ilie policies relative to western developnteni
iit order to better plan for future iieeds.
Level of Scivice will need to be evaluated to determine if current levels could be maintained in order
to service western development. Level of Service includes the following:
Parks and Recreation
a Transportation - Roadways
Conservation
Water & Sewer
Regional Water Supply
Parkways and preservation corridors
If necessary, amend or create new policies that ensure services aiid infrastructure will be made
available in a timely manner to western residents and businesses. Deteimine if current policies are
present for the implementation of needed City facilities.
11) Diversifv Land-Uses for frrture developrtierrt - Inrplenient policies tlznt further II
sristuiti able coni in unity.
Determinc if the current mix of land uses in all areas of the City are adequate, or if land use
amendments should be initiated. Decide if additional land use categories necd to be implemented.
Determine if specific policies are needed for eastern redevelopment, mainly the US 1 and Ellison
Wilson corridors.
Prepare policy for eastern in-fill based on City’s vision for vacant parcels or parcels proposing re-
development. Review the following:
a Maintain Ecoiioinic Development Element GOP’s
City’s Vision for in-fill developinent and re-development within the City
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111) Develop a creative transit systeni to address .future traffic needs - Develop policies that
providcjor the development of N “trnizsit reacty ” cotizinuiiity.
Earmark the desired type of transit system(s) based on the demographics it will serve and create
implementation policies. Develop policies that require developers to implement the transit system
during the platining and development review process.
Direction on issues relative to creating a successful transit systeni so that City policies can be
impleniented relative to the following issues:
Density . Height . Population
= Demand
Alteniative forins of transit
IV) Mninf[iiti the City’s rondwny linkiiges - Ii)lylei?tent yolicies and pidelities that further the
intercorincctivity of the City’s rorrrlrvriy network.
Set policies to guide future growth that achieves interconnectivity for the City as a whole. Evaluate
current roadway conditions and impacts from approved, but not built development within the City.
Utilize the analysis to create policies relative to following:
Requests for additional roadway deletions . Require analysis of impact from deleting roadways from plan . Evaluate potential links to add to plan
V) Mniritriirz the City’s level of service for izei~liborliooiip~rks - evaluate the City’syroposed
level of service criteria for public parks.
Examine cui-rent Comprehensive Plan LOS standards and cause applicable amendments thereto in
order to provide adequate facilities, such as neighborhood parks for City residents. The following
issues should be evaluated to deteiinine course of action for the City: . Definition of “Public Park” . Passive parks vs. neighborhood parks
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff requests input from the Economic Development and Advisory Board.
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City of Palm Beach Gardens EAR & EAR-based Amendments Timeline
April 2005 to June 2009
With Draft EAR DCA Courtesy Review
Updated: 10/19105
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT
Goals, Obiectives and Policies
GOAL 13.1.: THE ECONOMIC GOAL OFTHE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS IS TO
ACHIEVE A BALANCED AND DIVERSIFIED ECONOMY WHICH IS COMPATIBLE
WITH THE CITY’S QUALITY BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND PROTECTS IMPORTANT
NATURAL RESOURCES.
Objective 13.1.1.: Balaiiced and Diversified Economy
Palm Beach Gardens shall maiiitaiii and expaiid a diversified economy By encouraging growtll
in targeted cluster industries that provide high-wage employment and complement changing
economic conditions by supporting existing businesses and by retaining and improving
resource-based sectors, such as tourism, retirement, and recreation.
Policy 13.1.1.1 .: The City shall continue to attract industries and employers in cluster industries such
as biotechnology, comniunications, information tecluiology, medical products, marine biology,
aerospace research, and associated ancillary businesses:
Policy 13.1.1.2.: The City shall assist the retention and growth of existing businesses within the City,
particularly those that provide high-wage employment or that support or complement those
employment sectors.
Policy 13.1.1.3.: The City shall conserve and enhance the natural aiid recreational resources that
provide the foundation of the City’s retirement, recreation, and tourist based economic sectors.
Policy 13.1.1.4.: The City shall allocate adequate commercial, industrial, and residential acreage
through mechanisms such as zoning aiid land use plans to meet future needs of a diversified
economy.
Policy 13.1.1.5.: The City shall monitor and report annual econoinic growth regarding increases in
the employment and average wages for targeted industries.
Policy 13.1.1.6.: The City shall maintain and develop programs to encourage and facilitate the
expansion and relocation of target industries in the City, including, but not limited to:
implement a targeted expedited peimitting prograin for companies that are expanding
operations or moving into the City so that value-added employment may be created at a faster
pace; and
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Continuing to review land development processes to deteimine where opportunities for
streamlining the approval process can be accomplished; and
0 Continuing to work with the Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development to facilitate
expedited review of qualifying projects; and
0 Continuing to improve working relationships between govem-nnient and the business
corninunity and support the economic development efforts of private organizations.
Objective 13.1.2.: Moderate Seasonality in Employment
The City shall promote year-round toiirisrn to moderate seasonal employmeiit fluctuations in
the retail and service sectors.
Policy 13.1.2.1.: The City shall work with the County Tourist Development Council to promote
growth in year-round tourism, including increased use of the “bed tax” for that purpose.
Objective 1.3.1.3.: Increased Opportunity for Small Business Enterprises
The City shall support efforts to increase the number, viability, and growth of small bu‘siness
enterprises to further strengthen and diversify the economy.
Policy 13.1.3.1.: The City shall collect, develop, and disseminate information related to small
business opportunity, and minority and wonien business enterprises.
Policy 13.1.3.2.: The City shall support small businesses by encouraging their participation’in City-
funded projects.
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Policy 13.1.3.3.: The City shall facilitate productive support and assistance within all City
departments for the relocation or expansion of established small businesses.
Objective 13.1.4.: Availability of Ediicatioti and Training Opportunities
The City shall provide leadership to the ongoing efforts to improve the public education system
iu order to encourage industry to loc.ate or expand in Palm Beach Gardens. The City shall
encourage participation of business, economic, and educational leaders stid institutions in this
effort.
Policy 13.1.4.1.: The City shall encourage education and training institutions to provide education
and research programs that meet the needs of targeted cluster industries, and encourage supplemental
education to support existing businesses and prograins to stimulate new business development.
policy 13.1.4.2. : The City shall strengthen its relationships with local higher education institutions,
such as Palm Beach Community College and Florida Atlantic University, by providing opportunities
for faculty and students to participate in City programs that encourage economic development and
education.
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Policy 13.1.4.3.: The City shall support the location of high school, vocational, universities, and
research and development training institutions proximate to economic developnient centers in the
City, and support high school, vocational school, universities, and research and development training
programs oriented to preparing students for success in targeted economic development sectors.
Objective 13.1.5.: Balance between Man-Made and Natural Environment
Tlie City shall maintain the quality of its balance between man-made and uatural
eiivironments as a means of attracting and maintainiug target industries and retaining a
healthy foundation for its economy.
Policy 13.1.5.1.: The City shall encourage balance and growth in retail trade and services by
continuing to support existing regional retail services while implementingplanned growth pattans to
foster neighborhood-based services to sei-ve local needs.
Policy 13.1.5.2.: ?he City shall accommodate balanced growth and housing needs ofthe City’s labor
force by encouraging the availability of attainable housing to persons earning a livelihood or
choosing to reside in Palm Beach Gardens.
Policy 13.1.5.3: The City shall maintain adequate infrastructure to accommodate nianaged growth.
Policy 13.1 54: The City shall continue to provide for attractive open spaces and sustainable natural
environments that enhance the quality of life in the City and protect the functions of important
regional environinental resources.
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LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS
URBAN MA RURAL AIaA
TRAFFIC CIRCULATION
LOS for Peak Period in Peak Season
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Facility Type
Neighborhood Collector
City Collector
County Minor Arterial
State Minor Arterial
State Principal Arterial
FIHS Roads
Excepted Links per Table 2A
Beeline Highway
SEWAGE SER VICE SANITARY SEWER
107 gallons per day
per capita
SEPTIC TANKS
Per DEP and Public
Health Department Regulations
SOLID WASTE
Generation per capita:
Collection:
7.13 Ibs per day
Twice per week
7.13 lbs per day
Once per week
DRA INA GI? 3 day, 25 year event 3 day, 25 year event
WATER SERVICE POTABLE WATER
191 gallons per day
per capita
WATER WELLS
Per DEI’ and Public
Health Department Regulations
RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE
3.7 acres of iniprovcd
neighborhood and
commutiity parks
per 1,000 peimanent
residents
Park and recreation
facilities will be located
to serve the entire city
population, and in most
cases will be in the urban area.
PUBLIC SAFETY
FircJEkfS Require well-based
sprinklers for all
structures; fire service with tanker
trucks; 8 minute average response
time.
5 minute response
time to 90% of all
calls, on a district basis
Policc:
PlJBLIC SCHOOLS
1 150 seivice calls per officer Zone uakol based on rural
per year; crime control stratcgics
Coilununity Policing Philosophy
llO%utilizationrateorup to 120%,perPolicies 11.1.1.1 and 11.1.1.4 of
the PSI; Element
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e NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION INITIATIVE
ORDINANCE 12,2005
PRESE NTATl ON OUTLl NE
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Introduction, history and purpose of Ordinance 12, 2005
Creation of Neighborhood Preservation Initiative
a. Goals of initiative
i. Neighborhood enhancement
ii. Maintain and improve property value
iii. Health, safety and welfare issue for all Gardens residents
iv. Implement standards but offer resources for residents who aren’t capable of
complying with the standards without assistance (i.e. financial assistance, labor)
1. Paint - Solid Waste Authority
2. Labor - Christ Fellowship, Temple Judea, United Way, City Volunteer
Program
3. Funding - Bank partnerships, Grant opportunities (Military Trail Grant
Program), Business partnerships through EDAB
b. Public Information Campaign
i. Create awareness about the positive impact standards will have on community
1. PamphletslMail pieces
2. NewsletterlNewspaper articles
3. Website
4. One-on-one meetings with residents & businesses
5. Public forums
6. Direct communication with those who have contacted City and expressed
interest in this type of project
7. HOAslPOAs
ii. Pilot ProjectlBusiness Partnership
iii. Delray Beach Model
Ill. Implementation Plan
a. Meetings with Advisory Boards for input on project
i. PZAB June 14,2005
ii. CAB June 1,2005
iii. EDAB September 8,2005
i. PZAB June 28,2005 approved
ii. CAB July 6,2005 approved 6-0
iii. EDAB November 10,2005
i. First Reading December 15,2005
ii. Adoption January 5,2006
b. Follow-up meeting with Advisory Boards
c. City Council
d. Grace periodlPublic Education Campaign
e. Implementation July 3, 2006
January 6,2006 thru June 30,2006 (6 mo
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