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Bioscience Land Protection Advisory Board
May 18, 2006
City of Palm Beach Gardens
10500 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
2:00 p.m.
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Adoption of By -Laws
4. Process of Expedited Review — Palm Beach Gardens
5. Status of Comprehensive Plan Amendments
a. Status of each jurisdictions amendments
b. Distribution of draft comprehensive plan amendments that have
already been prepared
C. Review of maps identifying the clusters in each jurisdiction
6. Development Agreements — Discussion
7. Development Incentives
8. New Business
9. Adjournment
AGENDA
Bioscience Land Protection Advisory Board
May 18, 2006
City of Palm Beach Gardens
10500 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
2:00 p.m.
Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Adoption of By -Laws
4. Process of Expedited Review — Palm Beach Gardens
5. Status of Comprehensive Plan Amendments
a. Status of each jurisdictions amendments
b. Distribution of draft comprehensive plan amendments that have
already been prepared
C. Review of maps identifying the clusters in each jurisdiction
6. Development Agreements — Discussion
7. Development Incentives
8. New Business
9. Adjournment
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Date Prepared: December 1;1, 2005
1 ORDINANCE 1, 2006
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4 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
5 BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA RELATING TO AN EXPEDITED
6 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROGRAM FOR ECONOMIC
7 DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS; CREATING A NEW SECTION 78 -57,
8 CODE OF ORDINANCES, TO BE ENTITLED "TARGETED
9 EXPEDITED PERMITTING PROGRAM "; PROVIDING FOR
10 CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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13 WHEREAS, on January 6, 2005, the City Council adopted an amendment to the
14 City's Comprehensive Plan through the adoption of Ordinance 48, 2004 to establish an
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18 of Florida found said amendment IN COMPLIANCE, pursuant to Sections 163.3184,
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23 their adopted comprehensive plan within one (1) year of the submission to the StatE! of a
24 revised comprehensive plan for review pursuant to Section 163.3167(2), Florida Statutes;
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27 WHEREAS, Policy 13.1.1.6. of the element states, in part, that "The City shall
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29 of target industries in the City including but not limited to: ....Implement a targeted
30 expedited permitting program for companies that are expanding operations or moving into
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33 WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is necessary to create a new
34 Section 78 -57, Code of Ordinances, to be entitled "Targeted Expedited Permitting
35 Program," to establish a targeted expedited permitting program in accordance with the
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38 WHEREAS, City staff has prepared and reviewed an amendment to Chapter 78 of
39 the City's Code of Ordinances, entitled Land Development Regulations, to establish the
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43 Development Regulations was reviewed by the City's Economic Development Advisory
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Date Prepared: December 13, 2005
Ordinance 1, 2006
WHEREAS, the subject amendment to the City's Land Development Regulations
was reviewed by the Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board at a public hearing on
December 13, 2005, which recommended its approval by a vote of 7 -0; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that adoption of this Ordinance is in
the best interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Palm Beach Gardens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA that:
SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby affirmed and ratified.
SECTION 2. Section 78-45, Code of Ordinances entitled "Targeted Expedited
Permitting Process" is hereby created to read as follows:
Sec. 78-45. Targeted Expedited Permitting Program.
(a) Purpose and intent. The Targeted Expedited Permitting Program provides
qualifying projects an efficient process to resolve issues in a timely manner through face -
to -face meetings with a City representative without sacrificing any requirements
established in this Chapter. The Targeted Expedited Permitting Program is available to
qualifying companies that are expanding operations or moving into the City so that value -
added employment may be created at a faster pace.
(b) Applicability. The City's Economic Development Advisory Board shall utilize the
following qualification criteria when determining whether a company qualifies for the
Targeted Expedited Permitting Program:
(1) The company must fall into one (1) of the following industry clusters as
recommended by the Economic Development Advisory Board:
a. Medical and Pharmaceutical;
b. Aerospace and Engineering;
C. Information Technology;
d. Business and Financial Services;
e. Education;
f. Research and Development; and
g. Any other industry cluster approved by the City's Economic Development
Advisory Board.
(2) The company must demonstrate the capability to create at least fifty (50) new
positions in the City of Palm Beach Gardens within the first two (2) years of
operation; or expand its operation within the City as a result of creating at least 50
new positions in the two (2) years prior to the issuance of the Certificate of
Occupancy for the new facilities; or a combination thereof.
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created is at least 10% higher than the current per capita income level in the City.
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Companies must pass the City's due diligence process to establish solvency and
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credibility prior to acceptance into the program. Due diligence reports (1) may
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include a Dun & Bradstreet report and (2) must be reviewed by the Economic
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Administrator, and /or Finance Administrator for the City.
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Companies must receive an endorsement from the Economic Development
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Notwithstanding the criteria above, a company may qualify for the Targeted
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Expedited Permitting Program if the company is a sanctioned project by the State
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Benefits. Companies that have been accepted into the Targeted Expedited
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Permitting Program shall receive the following benefits:
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The City Manager or Economic Development Director shall appoint a single Point
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The Growth Management Department shall establish the necessary steps required
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The project shall receive priority at every phase of the review process by City staff,
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relative to the project not to exceed five (5) business days of submission of plans by
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1 (6) An economic section will be included in the staff report for the project for the
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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
Agenda Cover Memorandum
Date Prepared: April 18, 2006
Meeting Date: May 23, 2006
Ordinance 17, 18, 19, & 20, 2006
Subject /Agenda Item: Bioscience Research Protection Overlay (BRPO)
CPMA- 06 -04- 000003: Large Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment (Future Land Use Element)
CPTA- 06 -04- 000002: Text Amendment to the Future Land Use Element (FLUE)
CPTA- 06 -04- 000003: Text Amendment to the Economic Development Element (EDE)
CPTA - 06-04- 000004: Text Amendment to the Intergovernmental Coordination Element (ICE)
Recommendation to City Council: A City - initiated request for an amendment to the Future Land Use Map
of the City's Comprehensive Plan and text amendments to three separate elements of the City's
Comprehensive Plan to create and apply a Bioscience Research Protection Overlay. The proposed FLUM
amendment modifies the Future Land Use Map to include a Bioscience Research Protection Overlay (BRPO)
encompassing all the properties included in the inventory of vacant un- entitled, vacant entitled and existing
properties that can accommodate bioscience research / biotechnology uses. The three (3) text amendments are
to provide for the policies to apply within the proposed overlay area.
[X] Recommendation to APPROVE
[ ] Recommendation to DENY
Reviewed by:
Originating Dept.:
Finance:
LPA Action:
Growth Management:
Panning Manager _ - --
Nroject
Costs: N/A
[ ] Approved
Michael J. Sanchez
Manager
Total
[ ] App. w/ conditions
City Attorney--- - - -_ —
Kara Irwin
[ ] Denied
Cbristine Tahun
Planning Manager
N /A
[ ] Continued to:__ - - --
Current 1=Y
Growth Management
Attachments:
Administrator:
Action:
Funding Source:
A Data and Analysis
[ ] Quasi- judicial
■ Public Notice
Daniel P. Clark, I'.L.
(X .� Legislative
1. ] Operating
Adopted Future Land
[ X] Public Hearing
[X] Other.
Use Map
• Revised FLUM
Ordinance 17, 2006
Approved Fay:
Advertised:
Revised FLUE
Daic:05 10:2006
Paper: Paim Beach Post
I ] Not Required
Budget Acet. #:
N/A
. Ordinance 18, 2006
Revised EDL-
Ronald M. Ferris — --
City Manager
Ordinance 19, 2006
Affected Panics:
Revised ICE
I ) Notitie`i
Ordinance 20, 2006
1 X) Not Requirud
Date Prepared: April 18, 2006
1» Meeting Date: May 23 2006
rwi A Ordinance 17, 18, 19, & 20, 2006
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BACKGROUND
On February 14, 2006, the County Commission designated the Abacoa FAU / Briger site as the
alternative site for the Scripps Florida development. In order to qualify as an alternative site, two
conditions had to be met: 1) a hundred acres with the potential for two (2) million square feet for
Scripps Florida and 2) additional opportunities for up to six (6) million square feet of available land
to accommodate the creation of a bioscience research / biotechnology industry cluster within a five
(5) mile radius of the Scripps Florida campus on the Abacoa FAU/ Briger site. Phase 1 of Scripps, or
365,000 square feet, will be located within the Town of Jupiter on 30 acres within the Abacoa FAU
campus. The remainder of the Scripps Florida program or 1.6 million square feet will be
accommodated on 70 acres of the Briger site within the City of Palm Beach Gardens. The property
owner of the Briger Tract donated thirty (30) acres to the County and is currently under contract to
sell the County an additional forty (40) acres, for a total of seventy (70) acres.
In order to accommodate the second condition, the City in partnership with the Town of Jupiter, the
City of Riviera Beach, the Town of Lake Park, and the Town of Mangonia Park provided an
inventory of properties that could be used for bioscience research / biotechnology users within their
respective boundaries. The inventory included vacant land without traffic entitlements, vacant land
with traffic entitlements, and existing development, which totaled approximately 5l .9 million square
feet within a ten (10) mile radius of the proposed Scripps Florida campus. As part of the alternate
site proposal, each municipality committed to amend its respective comprehensive plans to create an
overlay that would provide for and encourage the cluster of the bioscience research / biotechnology
industry uses within its community.
On March 2, 2006, the City approved an Interlocal Agreement, in alliance with the five north county
municipalities and Palm Beach County, to fulfill the commitment to provide assurances that the State
and County investment in Scripps, as a catalyst for economic development cluster in Palm Beach
County, could be realized. The Interlocal obligates the City to initiate amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan to establish a Bioscience Research Protection Overlay (BRPO) to protect those
lands which have been identified as appropriate for a bioscience research protection overlay.
The City has initiated three (3) text amendments and one (1) Future Land Use .Map (FLUM)
amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan to create and apply a Bioscience Research Protection
Overlay (BRPO). The FLUM amendment will apply the overlay designation to specific properties,
while the text amendments to the Future Land Use Element (FLUE), the Economic Development
Element (ED), and the intergovernmental Coordination Element (ICE) will establish the policies
relative to the application of the Overlay. The overall purpose of the Overlay is to diminish the
possibility of lands available for bioscience research / biotechnology uses being converted to
residential and / or retail commercial uses and to make the land attractive for bioscience research /
Date Prepared: April 18, 2006
Meeting Date: May 23, 2006
f Ordinance 17, 18, 19, & 20, 2006
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biotechnology development.
❖ FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT (FLUM)
LAND -USE COMPATIBILITY WITH THE SURROUNDING AREA
The Bioscience Research Protection Overlay (BRPO) designation promotes the development of
Bioscience research / biotechnology uses, including research and light industrial, research clinic, wet
lab, biotechnology research, engineering and manufacturing such as laboratories, educational
facilities and clinical research hospitals and their accessory uses, including but not limited to
accessory administrative office and residential uses.
The proposed overlay will be applied to the properties inventoried that staff determined to have
appropriate future land use designations to provide opportunities for bioscience research /
biotechnology users. Currently, bioscience research / biotechnology uses that are to be promoted
within the Overlay area are pennitted uses within the specific properties included within the
inventory due to the requirements of the alternative site analysis set forth by Palm Beach County.
The proposed overlay does not change the permitted, conditional, or prohibited uses within the land -
use designations of the selected properties, so the compatibility of the uses with adjacent properties
shall be evaluated through the master planning process. Through the development review process,
the sites can be designed so that uses are integrated on the site in a manner sensitive to the
surrounding future and existing uses.
The proposed overlay designation will promote opportunities for job creation and provide incentives
to develop a cluster of the bioscience research / biotechnology industry planned for the northern end
of Palm Beach County. Creating opportunities for economic development is consistent with the
City's current goal of diversifying the existing land -use designations City -wide to provide for more
sustainable development in the future.
HISTORICAL AND ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES
No historical and /or archeological resources have been identified within the properties within the
Bioscience Research Protection Overlay (BRPO).
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND LAND SUITABILITY FOR PROPOSED OVERLAY
All designated properties within the overlay shall be required to develop in accordance with all
environmental regulatory and review agencies at the state and federal level.
Date Prepared: April 18, 2006
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'� F' � Meeting Date: May 23, 2006
Ordinance 17, 18, 19, & 20, 2006
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MAXIMUM DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL
The comparison of the maximum development potential of the properties within the proposed
Overlay, as required by Chapter 9J -5, F.A.C., will not be necessary, since the proposed overlay
designation is not amending the development potential set forth in the land -use categories of the
individual properties within the overlay nor is it changing the permitted, conditional, or prohibited
uses for the properties.
❖ FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT &
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT TEXT AMENDMENTS
SUMMARY OF CHANGES TO THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT
The following Objective and Policies shall be added to the Future Land Use Element (strikethrough
deletions and underline additions):
Future Land Use Categories
Density Reduction Land Use Overlay: A portion of the area commonly referred to as TAZ 848,
generally located north of PGA Boulevard, east of the Loxahatchee Slough and west of the SUA
wastewater treatment plant, is the subject of a land use overlay. The density within this Overlay is
reduced by fifty percent from the underlying land use designation's potential density. This density
reduction is necessitated by the environmental constraints of the property and potential roadway
capacity deficiencies. The result of the density reduction is a gross density potential of two dwelling
units per acre. Development within the Overlay shall be concentrated to the least sensitive areas and
shall be supported by public facilities. No bonus density is applicable in this Overlay area. While a
variety of uses and use densities /intensities may be approved as part of a residential PCD, the overall
impact of the density /intensity shall not exceed that generated by a gross density of two dwelling
units per acre. Other requirements and regulations of the Pahn Beach Gardens Code of Ordinances
and Comprehensive Plan are applicable where not in conflict with the provisions of this Overlay.
in addition to presenting the Future Land use categories described above, the Future Land Use Map
also includes two transportation components. The Transportation Element of this Comprehensive
Plan provides further details on these components.
Bioscience Research Protection Overlay (BRPO): The area designated on the Future Land Use
Map includes land that has been determined to be ap�priate to accoimnodate bioscience research /
biotechnology uses, as well as other intellectual knowledge -based industry sectors. "Bioscience
�, Date Prepared: 18, 2006
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i Meeting Date: May 23, 2006
Ordinance 17, 18, 19, & 20, 2006
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uses" means those land uses that support science and biotechnology research, en =incering and
manufacturing such uses as laboratories, educational facilities and clinical research hospitals and
accessory uses, including administrative office and retail uses. Limited residential uses, which
support the bioscience cluster shall be considered bioscience uses.
Obiective 1.2.: The City shall create a Bioscience Research Protection Overlay (BRPO) for the
purpose of promoting bioscience research / biotechnology uses and deterring the conversion of
those uses to commercial or residential uses.
Policy 1.2.1.1.: The uses permitted and encouraged within the BRPO shall include science /
biotechnology research uses and their supporting facilities; laboratories, other industrial uses
including manufacturing uses; clinical research hospitals; and commercial retail or office uses that
are accessory or ancillary to bioscience research / biotechnology uses. The City's Land Development
Regulations shall implement the encouragement of these uses.
Policy 1.2.1.2.: The Bioscience Research Protection Overlay (BRPO) sliall be depicted upon the
City's Future Land Use Map and the City's Official Zoning; Map.
Policy 1.2.1.3.: The City shall encourage bioscience research /biotechnology uses as pennitted uses
within the Bioscience Research Protection Overlay (BRPO) so as to achieve, in coordination with the
County and adjacent municipalities, a clustering ofbipscience research / biotechnology uses and thus
to promote the intellectual exchange between researchers, scientists, students and others in the
bioscience research / biotechnology industry workforce.
Policy 1.2.1.4.: The City shall adopt and maintain land development regulations that provide
incentives for bioscience development and promote a predominance of bioscience research/
biotechnology uses so as to develop a cluster of the industry within the BRPO.
Policy 1.2.1.5.: Those parcels of land whose future land use and zonin = cg, lesignations permit
bioscience research / biotechnology uses may not be converted to other commercial retail or
residential uses which are not clearly accessory or ancillary uses to bioscience research /
biotechnology uses without the vote of four members of the Palm Beach Gardens City Council.
Staff 'Comment:
The objective and policies proposed create an overlay area intended to secure, provide opportunities
for and promote bioscience research /biotech.nology uses within specific City parcels that currently
have the appropriate land -arse and zoning designations to accommodate such uses. The policies also
DRAFTDate Prepared: April 18, 2006
L Meeting Date: May 23, 2006
Ordinance 17, 18, 19, & 20, 2006
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discourage the conversion of land -use designations to commercial or residential land-use
designations. The designated parcels shall be developed according to their,future and existing
designations, but opportunities within those developments, for bioscience research /biotechnology
users shall be encouraged by the City through economic development incentives incorporated into
the City's Land Development. Regulations (LDRs) as required by the language proposed.for the
City's Comprehensive Plan.
The creation of the Overlayfurthers the City's commitment to secure and preserve opportunities, for
a bioscience research. /biotechnology industry cluster within close proximity to the master campus
of Scripps Florida on the Abacoa FA U / Briger site. The State committed to provide funding, for
Scripps Florida with the intent of securing a strong economic development future.for the State. This
vision. included Scripps Florida as a catalyst for a cluster of 8,000,000 square feet of bioscience
research /biotechnology and accessory or ancillary uses to accommodate up to 40, 000 high paying
,jobs in Florida. The Comprehensive Flan is the City's strongest legislative safeguard to ensure the
City maintains the opportunities to accommodate the States economic development vision.
SUMMARY OF CHANGES TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT
The following Policies shall be added to the Economic Development Element (strikethroulh
deletions and underline additions):
Objective i3.1.1.: Balanced and Diversified Economy
Palm Beach Gardens shall maintain and expand a diversified economy by encouraging growth
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, communications, information technology, 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 and recreational resources that
provide the foundation of the City's retirement, recreation, and tourist based economic sectors.
Policy 13.1.1.1.: The City shall allocate adequate commercial, industrial, and residential acreage
R',,. Date Prepared: April 18, 2006
Meeting Date: May 23, 2006
Ordinance 17, 18, 19, & 20, 2006
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through mechanisms such as zoning and land use plans to meet future needs of a diversified
economy.
Policy 13.1.1.5.: The City shall monitor and report annual economic 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 permitting program for companies that are expanding
operations or moving into the City so that value -added employment may be created at a faster
pace; and
• Continuing to review land development processes to determine where opportunities for
streamlining the approval process can be accomplished; and
• Continuing to work with the Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development to facilitate
expedited review of qualifying projects; and
• Continuing to improve working relationships between government and the business
community and support the economic development efforts of private organizations.
Policy 13.1.1.7.: The City shall adopt and maintain land development regulations that provide
incentives for bioscience research/ bio- technology uses to encourage the clustering of that industry
within the City and particularly within the Bioscience Research Protection Overlay (BRPO).
Policy 133.1.8.: The City shall ensure that an adequate amount of land is designated for bioscience
research/biotechnology uses.
Staff Conannent:
This proposer./ text amendment recognizes the importance of providing opportunities for a divers/ f ed
tax base that promotes a strong economic environment /within the City and provides a job base, for
residents. Sound planning practices strive to create sustainability within the community, which
incorporate all of the elements of7.iving, working, playing, and learning. Currently, the City's land -
use base is pre- dominantly residential (46%) and conservation (3591o), /which places a heai>y burden
on residential taxpgyens to maintain all of the City's level of service standards. The City -wide
economiC development initiative to diversify the Cit) %'s fax base recognizes the need to provide more
value -added employment opportunities within the City. By creating this economic. climate, the City
will be able to better iaintain its existing services and.fcicilities, while not depending sole/)= on
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'" n't, Meeting Date: May 23, 2006
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property tax increases to provide for the consistent delivery of quality services.
Currently, the City has a high. percentage of'residential uses and is in need of those land -uses
recognized by the Economic Development Element that will provide value -added employment. The
proposed Overlay will provide the opportunity to realize the goal o f economic stability by providing
incentives to develop those uses that are economic generators.
The goal of the Economic Development Element is to achieve a balanced and diversified economy
compatible with the built environment. The proposed text amendment will advance this goal by
providing incentives.for bioscience research / biotechnology uses, thereby encouraging economic
development within. the City.
SUMMARY OF CHANGES TO THE INTERGOVERNMEN'rAI, COORDINATION
ELEMENT (ICE)
The following Policies shall be added to the Intergovernmental Coordination Element (ICE)
(strikethrough deletions and underline additions):
Objective 8.1.6.: To coordinate planning efforts with the Town of Jupiter, the City of Riviera
Beach, the Town of Lake Park, the Town of Mangonia Park and Palm Beach County (the
North PB County partners) in order to Jointly identify land parcels in Northern Palm Beach
County which will provide opportunities for the development of bioscience research /
biotechnology uses and will liely secure those parcels against conversions to retail, commercial
or residential land -use designations.
Policy 8.1.6.1.: Develop a unified vision in coordination with the North Pahn Beach County
partners and assign a Bioscience Research Protection Overlay (BRPO) to land parcels within the City
in order to provide opportunities for bioscience research / biotechnology uses. The City's BRPO, in
combination with the BRPOs within the North PB County partners shall be utilized to provide
opportunity for a minimum 8,000,000 square feet of bioscience / biotechnology use cluster in North
County..
Policy 8.1.6.2.: The City shall provide the Count and participating municipalities with all reports,
data and analyses utilized in assigning the Bioscience Research Protection Overlay (BRPO) to a
particular site or upon which the City has relied in defining the area of the BRPO.
Policy 8.1.6.3.: To assure greater cooperation with the County and North PB County partners, the
City shall maintain an lnterlocal Agreement to have representation on the Bioscience Land
Protection Advisory Board (BLPAB) to ensure the protection of bioscience uses within the BRPO.
Date .Prepared: April 18, 2006
Meeting Date: May 23, 2006
Ordinance 17, 18, 19, & 20, 2006
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Staff'Comnzent:
The proposed text amendment to the Intergovernmental Coordination Element (ICE) of the City's
Comprehensive Plan provides for further assurance to the City, the other participating
municipalities, the County, and the State that the North County commitment to ensure the
development of a bioscience research / biotechnology cluster will be maintained. The proposed
policies relate to the Bioscience Land Protection Advisory Board and the City's participation in the
Boards.future actions.
In addition the objective unites all of the participating municipalities in ensuring the vision of
creating a bioscience research /biotechnology industry cluster within the North County.
CONSISTENCY WITH THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
CONSISTENCY WITH EXISTING GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES WITHIN THE
CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The proposed Future Land Use Map amendment and text amendment create and apply the
Bioscience Research Protection Overlay (BRPO) which are consistent with the Goals,
Objectives, and Policies of the City's adopted Comprehensive Plan. An example of some of the
goals, objectives and policies that are consistent with and furthered by the proposed
amendment, are listed below.
Economic Development Element:
GOAL I3.I.: THE ECONOMIC GOAL OF THE 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.
Staff Comment:
On .January 0, 2005 the City Council adopted the Economic Development Element. The Element
signals the City's commitment to successful economic development. During 2005, the City also
initiated a land -use amendment to the Briger parcel, fi•orn Commercial (C) and Residential. Low (RI..)
to Mixed -Use (MXD) in order to provide. /urther opportunities in the City.for economic development.
The Briger parcel is the last large parcel east of the City's Urban Growth Boundary (UGB)
The goal of the Economic Development Element is to achieve a balanced and diversified economy
compatible with the built environment. The proposed map and text changes will advance this goal
by prornoting bioscience research /biotechnology uses on the last remaining un- entitled vacant site,
DRAFT'
Date Prepared: April 18, 2006
Meeting Date: May 23, 2006
Ordinance 17, 18, 19, & 20, 2006
Page 10 of 15
entitled sites, and existing sites east of the City's Urban Growth Boundary that are available and
appropriate for these uses. Currently, the City has a high percentage of residential uses and is in
need of those land -uses recognized by the Economic Development Element that will provide value -
added employment. The proposed map and text changes will provide the opportunity to realize the
goal of economic stability vy encouraging those uses that are economic generators.
Policy 13.1.1.1.: The City shall continue to attract industries and employers in cluster industries
such as biotechnology, communications, information technology, medical products, marine biology,
aerospace research, and associated ancillary businesses.
Staff Comment:
The proposed overlay promotes science and biotechnology research, engineering and manufacturing
such as laboratories, educational facilities and clinical research hospitals, Research & Development
and their accessory uses. The availability of sites within the City that can currently accommodate
these uses is limited because most of the City is built. -out east of the Urban Growth Boundary.
Creating the Overlay will provide assurances that the available parcels will be secured for economic
development in light of the current market pressure to re- designate non - residential land to
residential.
Future Land Use Element:
Objective 1.1.5.: Future growth, development, and redevelopment shall be directed to areas as
depicted on the Future Land Use Map, consistent with: sound planning principles; minimal natural
limitations; the goals, objectives, and policies contained within this Comprehensive Plan; and the
desired community character.
Staf 'Comment:
A more diversified and sustainable economy is part of the City s desired community character. In
creating a sound economic climate, the City will be able to better maintain its existing services and
.facilities, while not depending solely on property tax increases to providefor the consistent delivery
of duality services. The overlay is on properties located cast of the Urban Growth Boundary and
will not require extending Cat), services outside of the established urban service boundary.
All parcels designated within the Overlay are located east of the Ronald Reagan 7 Urnpike, which is
part of the "Eastward Ho! " urban corridor, which is generally located parallel to Interstate 95 in a
one-lo-two-mile wide corridor that includes the area between the Florida East Coast (FEE and
Seaboard Coast (CS.1') rail lines. The Eastward 1Iv! initiative promotes in -fill and sustainable
development within the urban corridor to encourage revitalization that facilitates. itture growth
i•vithoutJitr•ther• compromising or degrading the environment and the economic sustainability ofth.e
RAFT' ;ra Date Prepared: April 18, 2006
' Meeting Date., May 23, 2006
Ordinance 17, 18, 19, & 20, 2006
Page 11 of 15
region. The proposed a mendm.ents to the comprehensive plan. are consistent with the Eastward Hol
recommendations, which are based on sound planning principles that promote economic
sustainability.
Objective 1.1.6.: The City's economic base shall be expanded by promoting; commercial and
industrial activities as planned and illustrated on the Future Land Use Map, and by ensuring adequate
sites and timely provision of public utilities and services to stimulate such growth.
Staff comment:
The proposed amendment./ulfrlls the objective to expand the economic base ofthe City bypromoting
economic development through incentives ,for bioscience research / biotechnology users to
development on the properties designated sites within the Overlay. The Overlay will promote light
industrial activities marketed toward Research and Development within the City's Urban Growth
Boundary (UGB), so that the cost of extending public utilities and services are signtf cantly reduced,
thereby stimulating economic growth.
CONSISTENCY WITH PALM BEACH COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The proposed amendments are consistent with the overall Economic Development Goals and
Objectives within the Palm Beach County Comprehensive Plan as demonstrated by the
following listed examples from that Plan:
Goal 1. Balanced and Diversified Economy
The economic GOAL of Palm Beach County is to create a balanced and diversified economy. A
balanced and diverse economy will encourage growth that provides viable employment opportunities
for present and future residents, while supporting land -use policies which protect and improve the
quality of the natural and manmade environment.
Staff Commer7l:
1 "lie proposed anaentlnaents are consistent with Palm Beach County's goal to achieve a balanced and
diverse economy and viable employment opportunities. Asa direct result of the proposed Overlay,
opportunities.for value -added employment will be available to attract industry to Palm Beach
County. As the ►.'ndzrslry develops, spin -off companies in similar industries will likely desire to locate
adjacent to the established development. As these industries develop, an industry "cluster" will be
created unique to the area, which is consistent with the County's Comprehensive Plan.
""R Fs =< r Date Prepared: April 18, 2006
Meeting Date: May 23, 2006
Ordinance 17, 18, 19, & 20, 2006
Page 12 of 15
Objective 1.1. Balanced Economic Growth Implementation
Palm Beach County shall maintain and expand a diversified economy by:
2. encouraging growth in cluster industries, presently defined as communications and information
technology, medical products, agriculture and food processing, business and financial services,
aerospace and engineering, tourism, recreation and entertainment, and other emerging cluster
industries which complement changing economic conditions, and other high paying job sectors, and
small businesses, as set forth in Objectives 1.2 and 1.4;
Staff Comment:
The proposed amendments will provide incentives for the development of uses within the Research.
and Development industry, science and biotechnology research, engineering and manufacturing
such as laboratories, educational facilities and clinical research hospitals and their accessory uses.
The jobs created by the industry will be high paying and will stimulate significant economic growth
within the region.
CONSISTENCY WITH THE STRATEGIC REGIONAL POLICY PLAN
The proposed land -use amendment is consistent with the overall Treasure Coast Regional
Planning Council's Strategic Regional Policy Plan as demonstrated by the following listed
goals:
Regional Goal 3.6 — Diversification of the ,year -round economy and establishment of an
economic climate that will allow the Region to compete effectively in the global economy.
Staff Conitnent:
the proposed amendnents are consistent with this Regional Policy goal by providing opportunities
and incentives that attract bioscience research /biotechnology industries to designated sites, thus
promoting an. economic climate that will allow the Region to compete effectively in the global.
economy.
CONSISTENCY WITH THE STATE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (CHAPTER 187, Florida
Statutes
The proposed land -use amendment is consistent with the overall State Comprehensive Plan
The following; State Goals and Policies are specific examples of that consistency:
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Date Prepared: April 18, 2006
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Meeting Date: May 23, 2006
Ordinance 17, 18, 19, & 20, 2006
Page 13 of 15
Land Use — In recognition of the importance of preserving the natural resources and enhancing the
quality of life of the state, development shall be directed to those areas which have in place, or have
agreements to provide, the land and water resources, fiscal abilities, and service capacity to
accommodate growth in an environmentally acceptable manner; enhance the livability and character
of urban areas through the encouragement of an attractive mix of living, working, shopping, and
recreational activities.
Staff Comment:
The proposed Overlay designation is specifically designed to encourage development on parcels
within the City's Urban Growth Boundary (UGB), which are important irzfll development sites
within the City. The land -use amendment is therefore consistent with the State's goal to direct
growth to areas that have urban services that can accommodate growth in a .fiscally and
environmentally acceptable manner, and is consistent with the State's policy to encourage a mixture
of f uses to enhance the livability and character of a community.
Public Facilities — Florida shall protect the substantial investments in public facilities that already
exist and shall plan for and finance new facilities to serve residents in a timely, orderly, and efficient
manner.
Staff Comment:
The amendments are consistent with the State's public facilities goal as the inventoried and
designated properties are all located within the Seacoast Utility A uthority (SUA) service area, and it
has indicated that there it st.cfficient capacity to service the development of the entitled parcels, as
well cis the raj- entitled parcel, the Briger Tract. The provision. of water and sewer services thus will
be accomplished in cr timely, orderly and efficient manner cis the parcels are ultimately developed.
In addition, tr•ar7spor-tation systen7s, police services, • f ire - rescue services, and solid waste services do
not require extension outside the established Urban Growth Boundary (UGB), but to sites
completely surrounded by existing development and established infiwstructure.
Transportation — Florida shall direct future transportation improvements to aid in the management
of growth and shall have a state transportation system that integrates highway, air, mass transit, and
other transportation modes.
Staff Comment:
The proposed Overlay is consistent with the State's transportation goal in that the designated
parcels are in close proximity to take fiill advantage of the existing location ol'Interstate Highlvay
95, the Ronald Reagan Turnpike, and other thororgl ?fares. As the vacant parcels develop, better
provisions fcnr pedestrian access and mass transit can be encouraged, such as pedestrian walloways
and multi -modal transportation. furthermore, the proposed Tri -rail station at the Abacoa DRI
H �- r" Date Prepared: April 18 2006
Meeting Date: May 23, 2006
Ordinance 17, 18, 19, & 20, 2006
Page 14 of 15
(Town ofJupiter) and Parcel 5B (City of'Palm Beach Gardens) will provide a close light rail node
that can be included within a public transit system to service the parcels within the Overlay.
The Economy — Florida shall promote an economic climate which provides economic stability,
maximizes job opportunities, and increased per capita income for its residents.
StaffComment:
The proposed amendments will provide for greater opportunities and incentives to create a more
sustainable economic climate for the City and.for Palm Beach County in general. Bioscience
research /biotechnology uses have been consistently identified by the Palm Beach. County Business
Development Board and the City's Economic Development Advisory Board as a key use for
fostering long term, value -added employment. The proposed Overlay designation will provide the
opportunity to attract a desirable industry, in addition to related venture capitalist investments,
biotech industries, pharmaceutical companies, post - secondary educational organizations, and other
similar industries, which will contribute to a healthy economy.
INTERNAL CONSISTENCY OF PROPOSED CONCURRENT AMENDMENT
The proposed FLUM, FLUE, ED, & ICE amendments are internally consistent. The changes
described below demonstrate the internal consistency between the proposed Future Land Use
Map amendment and the text amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Future Land Use Element Text Amendment — BioScience Mixed -Use Land Use
The Future Land Use Element (FLUE) text amendment is to create land -use category to
accommodate and encourage the development of bioscience research / biotechnology uses within
the City of Palm Beach Gardens.
The proposed amendment supports and does not conflict with the proposed Overlay amendments.
The proposed amendment provides for the ability to develop a mixed -use planned unit development
that is pre - dominantly bioscience and supportive uses.
NEARBY LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMENTS /OBJECTIONS:
On May 5, 2006, the Palm Beach County Intergovernmental Plan Amendment Review Committee
(IPARC), the Town of Jupiter, the City of Riviera Beach, the Town of Lake Park, the Town of
Mangonia Park and Palm Beach County were notified of the proposed amendments. No objections
were raised through the 1PARC process, which is the agreed upon process for intergovernmental
cooperation within Palm Beach County.
r. Date Prepared: April 18, 2006
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�a i-I ����� Meeting Date: May 23, 2006
Ordinance 17, 13, 19, & 20, 2006
Page 15 of 15
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends APPROVAL of the Future Land Use Map amendment based on the following
findings of fact:
The proposed Future Land Use Map amendment is consistent with the existing Goals,
Objectives and Policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan;
The proposed Future Land Use Map amendment is consistent with the existing Goals,
Objectives and Policies of the Treasure Coast Regional Council Strategic Policy Plan; and
The proposed Future Land Use Map amendment furthers the goals of the City's Economic
Development Element, which encourage and initiate proactive efforts to expand the
economic base of the City in order to provide for value -added employment opportunities to
residents so that the City develops into a sustainable community where residents can live,
work, learn and play.
Staff recommends APPROVAL of Ordinance 17, 2006, which provides for the adoption of the
proposed Future Land Use Map amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Staff recommends APPROVAL of the Future Land Use Element (FLUE), Economic Development
Element (ED), and Intergovernmental Coordination Element (.ICE) text amendments based on the
following findings of fact:
The proposed text amendments are consistent with the existing Goals, Objectives and
Policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan;
The proposed text amendments are consistent with the existing Goals, Objectives and
Policies of the Treasure Coast Regional Council Strategic Poiiey Plan; and
The proposed text amendments further the goals of the City's Economic Development
Element, which encourage and initiate proactive efforts to expand the economic base of the
City in order to provide for value -added employment opportunities to residents so that the
City develops into a sustainable community where residents can live, work, learn and play.
Staff recommends APPROVAL of Ordinance 18, 2006, Ordinance 19, 2006, and Ordinance 20,
2006, which provide for the adoption of the proposed Future Land Use Element. (FLUE), Economic
Development Element (ED), and Intergovernmental Coordination Element (iCE) text amendments to
the City's Comprehensive Plan.
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