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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-11-26 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 26,2003 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Schreiber called the regular meeting of the City Commission to order at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 26, 2003 at Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88 Avenue, Tamarac, Florida. PRESENT: Mayor Joe Schreiber, Vice Mayor Karen L. Roberts, Commissioner Edward C. Portner, Commissioner Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco, and Commissioner Marc L. Sultanof. ALSO PRESENT. City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, City Attorney Mitchell S. Kraft, and City Clerk Marion Swenson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Sultanof led the Pledge of Allegiance. INTRODUCTION 1 . PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS: a. Mayor Schreiber, with the assistance of City Manager Miller presented employee service awards to the following: 5 Year Awards: Claudia Goncalves, Office Specialist, Community Development-, Geri Backer, Office Specialist, Building and Code Compliance; and Keith Wilder, Support Services Manager, Utilities. 10 Year Awards: Kurt Schoenfelder, Engineering Construction Inspector, Public Works; Alvin Johnson, Maintenance Worker 11, Public Works; Harry Ozias, Sr. Bus Driver, Parks and Recreation; and Gerardo Zepeda, Bus Driver, Parks and Recreation. 15 Year Award: Robyn Thalenfeld, Senior Executive Assistant, City Manager's Office. 20 Year Award: Judith Yacobellis, Sr. Occupational License Specialist, Community Development. b. Presentation of a $250.00 donation to the Tamarac Bulldogs by Tamarac Firefighters Union. Firefighter Randy Correll presented a $250.00 check to the Tamarac Bulldogs, said proceeds coming from golf tournaments held. Ellen Kleinert -Cohen thanked the firefighters for their kindness and said Tamarac truly is a city with a heart. C. Presentation by Mayor Schreiber and Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco of a proclamation congratulating and commending the Woodlands Country Club on its 30th Anniversary as a member -owned Club. Jack Talabisco accepted and thanked the Commission for the proclamation. November 26, 2003 1 REPORTS 2. City Commission: Mayor Schreiber wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving and said we should all be thankful and enjoy the holiday in good health and peace. Mayor Schreiber said he received a phone call from Dot Murphy, President of the Tamarac Presidents' Council, who was unable to attend this morning's meeting, thanking the Commission for their participation in passing the Senior Homestead Exemption ordinance. Commissioner Portner said this has been a good year for all, wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving and said he hopes for peace in the world. Commissioner Portner said he has agonized over an issue that occurred two weeks ago regarding the request to table an agenda item to a time certain. Commissioner Portner said he feels requests by elected officials should be honored if they are within reason. Vice Mayor Roberts congratulated the employees who received awards this morning. Vice Mayor Roberts said cell phones are still needed for Project SAFE, and the phones can be dropped off at the Community Center, BSO, or City Hall. Vice Mayor Roberts wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving. Commissioner Sultanof wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving. Commissioner Sultanof said Tamarac has a beautiful and extremely active theater, the White -Willis Theater, which is struggling to keep afloat. Commissioner Sultanof said Dorothy Willis, Director/Producer was recently presented the Carbonell Award; one of the highest awards in the arts. I Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving, and said she hoped to see everyone Monday evening at the tree and menorah lighting ceremony. 3. City Attorney: City Attorney Kraft wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving and said he had no report. 4. City Manager: City Manager Miller reported that the Fire Department collected food for distribution to 7 needy families in Tamarac. Fire Rescue will participate in the Winter Festival which is held on December 0' at Challenger Elementary School and on December 12 th at Tamarac Elementary School. Parks and Recreation reports that the Turkey Trot will take place tomorrow; the Turkey Trot is in its 23rd year and is a most popular City event. The holiday lighting ceremony, "Light Up Tamarac" will take place on December 1st at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Center. This event is free to the public. Commissioner Sultanof asked Lt. Friel to make sure that elected officials are able to get through the roads during the Turkey Trot. 5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Odiel Feyers, 7421 NW 70th Avenue, Tamarac congratulated the Commission on their accomplishments and asked about the status oi November 26, 2003 2 the speed humps on 70th Avenue. Vice Mayor Roberts said a policy should be coming forward the beginning of the year. Bernard Herman, 7877 Granville Drive, Tamarac, spoke about toddler swings at the athletic field, and asked that the missing swing be replaced. City Manager Miller said it would be looked into. CONSENT AGENDA 6. Commissioner Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco moved approval of all items on the consent agenda. On roll call Commissioner Portner voted "yes", Vice Mayor Roberts "yes", Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", and Commissioner Sultanof "yes". Motion carried. a. APPROVE the minutes of the November 12, 2003 regular City Commission meeting. APPROVED b. AGREEMENT — FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES FOR PROPOSED UTILITIES REVENUE BOND: JR10269) Awarding RFP 03-26R, "Underwriting and Financial Advisory Services", to and executing the Agreement for Professional Services with Kirkpatrick Pettis Smith & Polian Inc., for Financial Advisory services, in an amount not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000), in conjunction with the proposed issuance of Utilities Revenue Bonds. RESOLUTION NO. R2003-267 G. AGREEMENT — UNDERWRITING SERVICES FOR PROPOSED UTILITIES REVENUE BOND: JR10270) Awarding RFP 03-26R, "Underwriting and Financial Advisory Services", to and executing an agreement with William R. Hough & Co., for underwriting services, in an amount not to exceed Four Dollars and Fifty -Five Cents ($4.55) per one thousand dollar ($1,000) bond issued, in conjunction with the proposed issuance of Utilities Revenue Bonds. RESOLUTION NO. R2003-268 d. DEBT MANAGEMENT POLICY: JR10284) Adopting a Debt Management Policy. RESOLUTION NO. R2003-269 e. VACATION OF EASEMENT — PARCEL "A" OF "ASH PLAT NO. 1" PLAT: (TR10286) Granting a Vacation of Easement of a fifteen foot (15') utility easement along the west and south lines of Parcel "A" of the "Ash Plat No. 1" Plat, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 166, Page 50 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida (Case No. 16-P-03). RESOLUTION NO. R2003-270 f. GRANT APPLICATION TO BROWARD COUNTY CULTURAL AFFAIRS DIVISION FOR EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT: (TR10294) Approving the Parks and Recreation Department's grant application to the Broward County Cultural Affairs Division for an Education and Community Development Grant in the amount of $14,400.00 with a City match of $14,400.00 to provide an educational series in public art culminating in a concept for a public November 26, 2003 3 n art project provided through a partnership with local professional artists 'in FY2005 at City of Tamarac recreation facilities. RESOLUTION NO. R2003-271 9. WATER AND SEWER DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT — CATALINA ISLES: (TR10292) Executing a Water and Sewer Developer's Agreement with Catalina Isles, Inc., for the Catalina Isles Project, located on the west side of Pine Island Road two blocks north of Commercial Boulevard, requiring 97 ERC's for water and 97 ERC's for sewer; requiring the payment of $310,400.00 in CIAC fees; authorizing and directing the City Clerk to record said agreement in the public records of Broward County. RESOLUTION NO. R2003-272 h. REIMBURSEMENT OF FEES — ST. MALACHY CATHOLIC CHURCH: JR10250) Approving an occupational license fee refund in the amount of $1,352.25 and building permit fees refund in the amount of $135.00 not to exceed a total amount of $1,487.25 to be issued to the St. Malachy Catholic Church located at the northeast corner of NW 61st Street and University Drive for the operation of the Saint Malachy Annual Carnival conducted on Thursday, October 16, 2003 through Sunday, October 19, 2003 (Case No. 16-MI-03), RESOLUTION NO. R2003-273 END OF CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR AGENDA PUBLIC HEARINGS 9:00 A.M. OR THEREAFTER ORDINANCE — SECOND READING 7. ADDITIONAL SENIOR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION: J02028) Motion to adopt Ordinance on second reading authorizing the granting of an additional homestead tax exemption of $15,000 (for the maximum $25,000 exemption amount) to resident homeowners who have legal or equitable title to real estate, who are at least 65 years of age, and whose annual household income does not exceed the allowable amount pursuant to Section 196.075, Florida Statutes (1999), as amended; that any taxpayer claiming the exemption must annually submit a sworn statement of household income, on a form prescribed by the Department of Revenue to the property appraiser, not later than March 1 of each year. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance 2028 on second reading by title. Vice Mayor Roberts seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved approval. Mayor Schreiber opened the public hearing. Sam Schwartz, Concorde Village, commended the Commission on finalizing the $25,000 Homestead Exemption. Mr. Schwartz extended thanks on behalf of Ms. Murphy, and wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving. Commissioner Sultanof said the $10,000 is already in place. When people file their taxes for 2003 the $10,000 will take affect. ln2005,when people file their taxes for 2004, then the additional $15,000 will take affect. Commissioner Sultanof said the exemption will be a total of $25,000. With no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Schreiber closed the public hearing. On roll call Commissioner November 26, 2003 4 Sultanof voted "yes", Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", Vice Mayor Roberts "yes", and Commissioner Portner "yes". Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 0-2003-31 QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS 8. SPECIAL EXCEPTION — UNIVERSITY FITNESS CENTER & TANNING — JEWELRY EXCHANGE CENTER: (TR10287) Motion to approve Resolution granting a Special Exception to allow the operation of a fitness center with tanning in a B-2 (Community Business District) zoning category to University Fitness Center & Tanning to be located at 7166 North University Drive in the Jewelry Exchange Center, specifically Parcel "A" of the "McNab Plaza North" Plat, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 111, Page 2 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida (Case No. 45-Z-03); providing for conditions of approval. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 10287 by title. Vice Mayor Roberts seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved approval. City Attorney Kraft explained the quasi-judicial procedures and Peter Moore, waived his quasi-judicial rights on behalf of owner/operator James Kay. Community Development Director King gave a presentation. Commissioner Sultanof spoke about parking and asked if there would be a problem for the business if people parked in the rear and used the back entrance, so as not to take away parking from other businesses. Mr. Moore said the Fitness Center would try to honor the request. Commissioner Portner asked about the long-term lease and if there was an exit clause. Mr. Moore replied the lease is for 15 years, and there is a sublet clause which allows the owner to sublet the property with the approval of the landlord/owner and pursuant to qualifications required by the City. Commissioner Portner questioned membership options of the Fitness Center and Mr. Moore said memberships would be on a month by month basis. Mayor Schreiber opened the public hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. On roll call Vice Mayor Roberts voted "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Portner 'yes", Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. R2003-274 9. SPECIAL EXCEPTION — ON -SITE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES — MILANO'S BAKERY: (TR10285) Motion to approve Resolution granting a Special Exception to permit the sale and on -site consumption of alcoholic beverages in a B-2 (Community Business District) zoning category for Milano's Bakery, located at 7120 North University Drive in the Jewelry Exchange Center shopping center, specifically Parcel "A" of the "McNab Plaza North" Plat, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 111, Page 2 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida (Case No. 44-Z-03); providing for conditions of approval. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 10285 by title. Vice Mayor Roberts seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved approval. City Attorney Kraft explained the quasi-judicial procedures and Mario Milano, owner, waived his quasi-judicial rights. Community Development Director King gave a presentation, Commissioner Sultanof wished Mr. Milano good luck, and questioned whether a special exception to sell bottled wine was requested at the time the initial special exception for the bakery was put before the Commission. November 26, 2003 5 Community Development Director King said no. Commissioner Sultanof asked about control of off -site consumption, in particular if a customer purchased wine for on -site consumption and did not finish the bottle prior to leaving the premises, but took the wine with them when they left and then drank the wine off the business site, City Attorney Kraft said that issue would be best addressed by BSO, as it is a different matter than what is before the Commission this morning. Vice Mayor Roberts asked if there would be tables outside, and Mr. Milano said in the future. Mayor Schreiber opened the public hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. On roll call Mayor Schreiber voted "yes", Vice Mayor Roberts "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", and Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. R2003-275 10. SPECIAL EXCEPTION — HAMPTON HILLS — PARCEL "P" OF "LYONS INDUSTRIAL PARK" PLAT: (TR10291) Motion to approve Resolution granting a Special Exception to allow the construction of more than one (1) principal building on the subject property in an R-3 (Low -Density Multi -Family Residential District) zoning category to Hampton Hills located north of NW 57 th Street @ NW 91't Avenue, specifically All of Parcel "P" of the "Lyons Industrial Park" Plat, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 71, Page 1 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida (Case No. 36-Z-03); providing for conditions of approval. City Attorney Kraft said Items number 10 and 11 on the agenda are companion items and could be heard together with separate motions. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 10291 by title. Commissioner Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Portner moved approval. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 10293 by title. Commissioner Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Portner moved approval. City Attorney Kraft explained the quasi-judicial procedures and Attorney Gerald Knight, Holland & Knight, LLP, waived his quasi-judicial rights for Items 10 and 11 on behalf of the owner. Community Development Director King gave a presentation on items 10 and 11. Community Development Director King addressed staff recommendations to Centex: the need for a no right turn sign at the intersection of 91st Avenue and 57 th Street, southbound; construction of an exclusive southbound left turn lane at 91st Avenue and 57 th Street (designated left turn lane to reduce stacking into the project); and safety concerns regarding the Temple school — crosswalk at the intersection of 91st Avenue and 57 th Street. Centex has agreed and these items would be done prior to building permits being issued. Centex also agreed to make a contribution of $110,000 to the City which may be used for other traffic enhancements. The monies are to be paid over a three- year period; $30,000 by 12/31/04; $50,000 by 12/31/05; and $30,000 by 12/31/06. Mayor Schreiber said it is a beautiful project but he has great concerns about traffic that will be generated from the new community and its affect on the Temple at 91't Avenue; these issues must be resolved. Mayor Schreiber asked the developer to meet with the people affected to alleviate the problem. Mayor Schreiber spoke of the impact on schools, and added that the project would be a benefit to the City and to the Main Street Project. Commissioner Sultanof said he has the same concerns as the Mayor and Commissioners; safety issues. Commissioner Sultanof spoke about traffic flow during construction, and said he would like to have a program set up to flag moving equipment, November 26, 2003 6 and asked if that would take place. Mr. Knight said Centex is concerned about these issues also and a program will be in place to assure safety during construction. Commissioner Sultanof spoke about the Swim Center and park, and said while this is open to everyone, he would like to see a buffer between the community and the park so there would be no intrusion from the community. Mr. Knight said this has been discussed with staff and landscaping and fencing will be provided, as well as other requirements of the City to separate Swim Central from the development. Commissioner Portner thanked Community Development Director King for reviewing the site plan with him and for discussing the pool area. Commissioner Portner questioned the difference between a condominium and townhouse. Mr. Knight said the external fagade would show no difference; all units will be fee owned-, the condominium portion will have a separate condominium association, but the entire development will be under a master association. Commissioner Portner questioned the size of the development's pool, and Mr. Nisenbaum said it is about 1,500 sq. ft., approximately 70' x 30'. Commissioner Portner said he would like to see traffic kept moving during construction. Mr. Knight spoke about the land use plan and zoning, and said this has not changed. There are limitations as far as entry into the property, and there is just so much a developer can do, but Centex has worked hard to comply with all requests. Discussions have been held with the Temple and with residents. Vice Mayor Roberts said the project looks lovely, however, she does not agree with it. Vice Mayor Roberts questioned the location of the clubhouse and the pool, as well as the fact that there is only one pool for 66 buildings. Vice Mayor Roberts spoke of the School Board's method of calculating the number of children anticipated attending the schools. Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco questioned school impact fees and parking. Community Development Director King said each unit is required to have a minimum of two parking spaces. Those units with two -car garages have three spaces per unit. The units with no garages will have parking spaces in front of the units, and under Tamarac's code, they are required to also have two spaces per unit, and the development is required to provide 10% guest parking. Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco asked if there would be a membership fee for the pool and clubhouse and Mr. Knight said the master association would own the common areas and the recreation facility and there may be a yearly assessment to maintain the common areas. There would be no membership fees. Mr. Knight said he did not know what the school impact fees would be as they increase each year. Vice Mayor Roberts questioned whether these units fell within the threshold for affordable housing, and Mr. Knight said there are no incentives; the homes would be sold at market price; Mr. Nisenbaum added that prices start between $150,000 - $180,000. Mayor Schreiber opened the public hearing. Doug Kahn, 9101 NW 57 Street, Tamarac, spoke about traffic and safety, and said the Temple met with the developer and there was discussion about moving the playground. Mr. Knight added that the relocation of the playground is still being reviewed. Centex does not own that property; the developer is doing other things in the public right of way. The developer will work with the Temple which may mean the developer doing the work or giving the Temple money so they can do the work themselves. There is still need for discussion, Anita Wilson, 9152 NW 60 Street, Tamarac, spoke of school overcrowding and a designated wild life reserve on the site of the development. Albert Stein, 9048 NW 60 Street, Tamarac, spoke of a wild life preserve and traffic concerns. Carol November 26, 2003 7 Ratner, Executive Director of Tamarac Jewish Center, spoke of safety concerns and traffic impact. Ms. Ratner questioned the stacking lane. Mr. Nisenbaum said the stacking lane was about 250' which should not interfere with the entry to the Temple. Sharon Leslie Clark, The Landings, also spoke of a wild life preserve, and asked how relocation of wild life would be handled. Ms. Clarke also expressed concern for debris falling into the canals as a result of the construction, and asked about an aesthetically pleasing buffer between her community and the new development. Mayor Schreiber said an ordinance had been discussed requiring developers to provide for relocation of wild life, however, it was not enacted into law. Community Development Director King spoke about the difference between endangered species and rodents, and said the County has an ordinance requiring removal of endangered species. Building Official Jones said the South Florida Building Code regulates trash and debris on building sites. This developer has a good history in Tamarac and there have been no problems in the past. Building Official Jones said if a resident sees any problematic situation, they should feel free to contact Building and Code Compliance and the situation will be looked into and action taken, if necessary. City Manager Miller said he received a letter from a property owner regarding seawalls, which he read into the record. (See attached letter from James N. Guarino.) Community Development Director King said no seawalls are proposed for this project as the property will be graded. Commissioner Portner said he moved here 29 years ago and there were 20,000 people in Tamarac. Now there are 57,000 people and the City is growing. Change is inevitable. Tamarac is a great city to live in and the most important thing is the services provided to the residents. Florida is one of the more desirable states to live in and it is anticipated that within the next 15 years there will be 20 million people in this State. Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco asked if it would be possible to place wildlife traps to collect raccoons and move them to other areas. Mr. Knight said Centex will take the appropriate measures to relocate wild life and there will be no off -site impacts. Commissioner Sultanof said some associations within the City went through the County to have animals relocated, and said there is a difference between an endangered species and other animals. Commissioner Sultanof said if the residents have concerns, they should contact Tamarac Building and Code Compliance. Mr. Knight asked to have the traffic study become part of the record, and gave the study to City Clerk Swenson. (See correspondence from David Plummer & Associates, attached.) With no one else wishing to speak on either item, Mayor Schreiber closed the public hearing. For Item No. 10, Temporary Resolution 10291, on roll call Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco voted "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", and Vice Mayor Roberts "no". Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. R2003-276 11. REVISED DEVELOPMENT ORDER AND NEW DEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN — HAMPTON HILLS: (TR10293) Motion to approve Resolution issuing Revised Development Order No 084.1 and granting New Development Site Plan approval to Hampton Hills to allow the construction of a five -hundred thirty-six (536) unit town home and condominium development with associated parking, landscaping and infrastructure improvements located north of NW 57 th Street at NW 91st Avenue, specifically All of Parcel "P" of the "Lyons Industrial Park" Plat, according to the Plat thereof as recorded November 26, 2003 8 in Plat Book 71, Page 1 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida (Case No. 19- SP-03); providing for conditions of approval. For Item 11, Temporary Resolution 10293, on roll call Commissioner Sultanof voted "yes", Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", Vice Mayor Roberts "no", and Commissioner Portner 11 yes". Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. R2003-277 END OF QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS There being no further business to come before the City Commission, Mayor Schreiber adjourned the regular commission meeting at 11:10 a.m. MARION SWENSON, CMC CITY CLERK I November 26, 2003 9 JOE SCHREIBER. MAYOR 61� A --e'e 17 1-2 - � t 5C, AR .0 V�,O*F Wt' 'VI !V* �'At�t U12 DAVID PLUMMER & ASSOCIATES TPAN.IFOR rATION - i-.1vil - �,TRJJCTURAL - El MSONMENTAI November 17, 2003 Mr. Mike Nisenbaum Centex Norries 8998 Jog Road Suite 200 Boynton Beach, Florida 33437 (56T) 536-1031 RJE: Lyons Industrial Plat - #03808 Dear Mr. Nisenbaum: 1750 POWU DE tEOr I BOULEVARr) CORALGABLES F�ORIDA�t)3A 301 147-0900 FAX 205 4�d-il9a!, Centex Homes is requesting a zoning change and proposing to develop a residential projectwith a total of 536 townhouse and condominium units with build -out in Afarch 2006. The re-oning application is to change the current --oningfrom the existing three classifications (RM-5:31`1116- Family Residential District; RM-10. Planned Apartment Residential District; and R-4.A: Planned Apartment Residential District) to R-3: Low-Densilj,Alulti-FamilyResideistialDistrict. The project site is theCWTently vacant Lyons Industrial Plat, located on XW 91 Avenue north of NW 57 Street in the city of Tamarac, Florida (see Attachment 1). Direct access to the site'Will beftom N-W 91 Avenue, nor-th of NW 57 Street. Regional access will be via Commercial Boulevard. The purpose of this report is to explain the project traffic impacts at the analyzed locations. The analysis is for existing conditions including the proposed project. Recortunendations resultirig from this analvsis are also provided. This report has been updated to included response to comments and requests from the CitY of Tamarac received in a Memo dated October 30, 2003, they have been i1alicizedfor case oj'review. Responsesfor continents received November 17, 2003 are in bold italicsfor ease of review. Turning movement countswere collected during the morning (7:00AM to 9:00 AM) and afternoon (4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.) peak time periods at the following intersections. Additionally, FDOT data was used to seasonally adjust the raw traffic counts. niefactorsi2y-eiiicliidedili�4ttachiptent.". 0 Commercial Boulevard/NW 94 Avenue • Commercial Boulevard/NINV 91 Avenue • Commercial Boulevard./NW SSAvenue (Pine Island Road) • NW 57 StreWNW 94 Avenue • NW 57 Street/N-1W 91 Avenue • NW 57 StreetNW 88 Avenue (Pine Island Road) CORAL 1-,A2LE$ - P(�V 10 fERS - FORT 1ALDFRDALE 11/18,12003 11: 17 90544449e6 DA-�ID PLUMMERANDA'z!:)U HA(�E U� Mr. Mike Nisenbaum Lyons Industrial Plat - g03808 Page 2 Trip generation for the proposed project was estimated using the recoinmended practices stated in the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation manual, Sixth.Edition. The project trip generation for A-M and PM peak- hour is included in Attachment 3. Additionally, a comparative analysis showing the f rip generation for land uses under the existing Zoning is included ff7iththe proposed Zoning there is approximately a 30% reduction in trips compared to the existing zoning. Daily trips are reduced by 1, 022, 7norningpeak hour trips are reduced ky 96 and afternoon trips by, I 12. Project traffic was distributed and assigncd to the study area based on the project location. Consideration was given to conditions such as the roadway network accessed by the project, roadways available to travel in the desired direction, and attractiveness of traveling on a specific roadway. For example, although Commercial Boulevard is a O'nore direct route to travel easthound, X&Nab Road is an alternative for trips that are between three and -six miles (medium length). Therefore, sorne frips to.frorn the east are assignedto travel north on.Pine IslandRoad and then east on lvfcNab Road. Attachment 4 includes a trip distributionlassignment niatri.r. Project trips were added to existing volumes at the six subject intersections and analyzed using the Highway Capacity Software (HCS) based on the 2000 Highway Capacity Manual (HCM). Signal toningfor the two signaliZed intersections (which are part ofa coordinated systent.) were obtained fton? Broward Counn� and are included in .4tiachment 5. Improvements are planned by Broward County (projectinformation includedin Attachment 6) along Pine Island Road, with construction expected to start in Jaiivary2004. These improvements include a median which will physically restrict the prohibited left and thru movements from NW 57 Street. At Commercial Boulevard allfour approaches are proposed to have dual left turn lanes. Pine Island will have a third through lane an the north and south approaches. CopumercialBoulevard ivill have exclusive right turn lanes on the east and west approaches. UpdatedffCS Analysis )vorksheers are attached. These improvements were included in our intersection analysis with the project. IYCSAnalysis worksheets are included in Attachment 7. There are two schools in the area, Challenger Elementary School and Millennium Middle School. They are located on NW 94 Avenue at the western terminus of NW 57 Street. Most of the school trafficisonNW94A,venue. It was noted that NW 57 Street, just east of'1'TW 94 Avenue is used for parking to drop-off and pick-up students at the schools. Vehicles park on either side of the street., as well as on the inedian. U-7ide there may be some overlap with the school arrivalldisinissal times, however, the most direct access tolfroin the proposed project isfrom NTV 91 Street. To avoid any additional conflicts in the operations at the schools on NW 94 Avenue, it is recory.Lin. ended that right turns from NW 91 Aven ue onto NW 57 Street be prohibited during peak hours. An exclusive left turn lane is also recommended for southbound lefts at NW 91 Avenue/-NIV 5 7 Street which will facilitate egress from the project site. Additionally, Centex Homes has dedicated a parcel of land to the city of Tamarac 11/18/2003 11: 17 3054444996 DAVID PLUMINIERWIDASSO PAGE 04 Mr. Mike Nisenbaum Lyons Industrial Plat - *3808 Page 3 located on the southwest corner of the project site for a Swim Central Facility. Uponcompletionof the Suim CentralFacility, a connection isplannedtoprovidepedeitrian and bicycle accessthrough thesite, direct�v onto NPT" 94 Avenue. However, it may, be necessary to lookfor an alternative ifthe constructionschedule o)'thisfacility is not compatible vvithprojectcompletion in order to provide pedestrian and bicycle access to the schools. The intersection of Commercial Boulevard /Pine Island Road is not operating at acceptable levels of service during peak hours, particularly the southbound left rurns. Vehicles exiting the project area and wanting to go east or south would tend to come to this intersection since it's signalized, instead of attempting a left turn at Commercial Boulevard/NW 91 Avenue where there is no signal. Nowever, when project traffic is added and the improvements along Pine.1sland Road considered, intersection LOS is maintained, signal timinglphosing adiustments were considered ivhile maintaining the existing Cycle length. Additionally, an intersection analysis ivas conducted at this intersection with existing volumes and theplanned improvements, to determine the actual impacts Of theproject trips All of thenzoveynents at the intersection maintain thesanie level ofservice with or without the project volumes. HCS Analysis results are also included in Attachment 7. As mentioned previously, the intersection of W 91 Street at Commercial Boulevard is unsignalized. Volumes are Currently Very tow, however the few vehicles attempting to turn left seem hesitant as Commercial Boulevard is a six -lane divided roadway with trioderately high speeds. Given the expected increase in traffic volumes, a traffic signal should be considered at this intersection. It should be noted that this would require meeting certain signal warrants and approval by Broward County. 77teproposed development is not expectedto cause the signal warrant criteria that are not currentlV met to besafisfied, The required signal warrants maybe mer once the vacant parcels along NW57 Street are developed Attachment 8 suinniarizes the minor street volume way -rant criteria based on the 2000 Manual an Un�form Traffic Control Devices (2yfUTCD). However, Broward Count), may use more stringent criteria titan those stated in the MUTCD. 7liesummary also includes the estimated traffic ivith the proposed project for coniparison. The e_xpectcd additionaldevelopitient alongNIV57Street (proposedAfain Street) will increase theneedforthis signal in thefuture. Tlie;-equiredsigiialspocitigei-itei-iaisl,320feet. Per tile City of Tamarac Public Work- Department, the cenferline distances front NW 91 A venue to NTV 94.4ven ue and Pine Island.Road (NW 88.4venue) are 1,298.66 and 1,288.296feet respectively. Per Broward County Traffic Engineering Division, if rise signal is warranted and progression, if any, is maintained, these distances are acceptable. Please note that Centex Homes is prepared to pay their fair -share of the cost to install a traffic signal at the intersection of Commercial BoulevardiNW 91 Avenue, lVe were infornied that the review team is currently evaluating methodologies to deterittine the developers.fair share cost. Turn lane capacities were aJso addressed for the left turn movements critical to proj . ect ingress and egress at the analysis intersections. Back of Queue results from the HCS analysis were extracted and summarized for existing and with project conditions (see Attachment 9). Project trips making a southbound left from NW 94 Avenue are negligible, as arethe eastbound left rams from Commercial a 11: 17 -�0�4444986- DAVID PLUMtIERANDASSO PA5E 05 Mr. Mike Nisenbaum Lyons Industrial Plat - 903808 PaRe 4 Boulevard to NW 94 Avenue. Implementation of the exclusive left turn lane for southbound NW 91 Avenue at NW 57 Street will alleviate any queues for vehicles exiting the project site, as will a traffic signal at Commercial Boulevard/NW 91 Avenue. A signal at this intersection will also decrmse anyprojecttrips which would use the signal at Corrmaercial Boulevard/Pine Tsland Road to turn left under existing conditions. A traffic impact study has been completed for the proposed Centex Homes project at the Lyons Industrial Plat site. This analysis establishes the project trip generation and assignment, as well as the levels of service anticipated at the analysis intersections with the project traffic, With implementation of the recommendations to: a:) prohibit southbound right turns at NW 57 Street/NW 91 Avenue (to befundedby CenfexHoi-nes); b) implement an exclusive southbound left turn lane (to befunded by Centex Homes); and c) a traffic signal at Commercial Boulevard/NNV 91 Avenue (fair share contribution from Centex Homes, because prpiect traffic does not cause signal warrants to be met), the project will not create negative traffic irapacts to the area. Sincerely, Sonia Slueffler-Bogart, PF Project Manager cc: John Doherty, City of Tamarac Public Works Paige Mathes, City of Tamarac Community Development Karl Passetti, Kittelson & Associates Gerald Knight, Holland Knight LLP (letter only) F1 le Attachments: HCS Analysis Worksheets M,-UTTCD Warrant Criteria Surrurtary Queue Analysis Summary mn I 11 7031ei.doc Post -it' Fax Note 7671 Pholle Op 01