HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-05-22 - City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF TAMARAC
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2019
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Gomez called the Commission Meeting of the City of Tamarac to
order at 9:02 a.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, in City Commission Chambers, Tamarac
City Hall, 7525 NW 88th Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Michelle J. Gomez, Vice Mayor Debra Placko, Commissioner Mike Gelin
and Commissioner Julie Fishman were in attendance. Commissioner Marlon Bolton arrived at
9:08 a.m.
Also in attendance were City Manager Michael Cernech, Assistant City Attorney Julie Klahr
and City Clerk Patricia A. Teufel.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Gelin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1 . PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
a. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Michelle J. Gomez proclaiming the week of May
19 - 25, 2019 as "Home Fire Sprinkler Week". (Requested by Assistant Fire Marshal Tommy
Demopoulos)
2. CITY COMMISSION REPORTS:
a. Commissioner Bolton: Commissioner Bolton said you can follow him on Facebook and
reach him by phone at 954-275-3850.
b. Commissioner Gelin: Commissioner Gelin had no report
c. Commissioner Fishman: Congratulated the Kings Point Spanish American Club on their
15th Anniversary. Commissioner Fishman thanked everyone who came out to the District 3
Neighborhood meeting last week.
d. Vice Mayor Placko: Vice Mayor Placko invited people to come to the District 4
Neighborhood Meeting on May 29, 2019 at the Community Center at 6:30 p.m.
e. Mayor Gomez: Mayor Gomez said she had the honor, along with other Commission
members, of representing the City of Tamarac at the Millennium National Honor Society
event and attended the Buddha's Birthday event. Mayor Gomez thanked Economic
Development Manager Lori Funderwhite for joining her in presenting to the United Realty
Group and talk about Economic Development in Tamarac and changes in our Ordinances.
Mayor Gomez said she attended the Mayor's Council event; the Groove on the Grass event;
the grand opening for Bridges for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing; the Broward League of Cities
Gala and the Challenger Baseball Game.
3. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT: Assistant City Attorney Klahr had no report.
4. CITY MANAGER REPORT: City Manager Cernech invited people to attend the District 1
Neighborhood Meeting tonight starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Mainlands 1 & 2 Clubhouse and
the District 4 Neighborhood Meeting on May 29, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center.
City Manager Cernech reported that the Community Development Department, Housing
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Division will be opening the Annual Neighborhood Partnership Program for HOA's and COA's
seeking funds to improve and enhance qualified common areas within their Community. The
program will open at 8:00 a.m. on June 17th and close at 4:00 p.m. on June 28th. The Housing
Division will also host a "How to Submit a Complete Proposal" Workshop on June 10th at 4:00
p.m. at the Community Center to provide assistance on submitting a complete application.
Applications will be available in the community Development Department and on the City's
Website beginning June 17th
Upcoming Events: The Memorial Day Ceremony will take place on Monday, May 27th at
10:30 a.m. at Veterans' Memorial Park; the Movie in the Park featuring "Ralph Breaks the
Internet" is rescheduled to Friday, May 31st at the Sports Complex with activities beginning at
6:30 p.m. and the movie starting at 8:00 p.m. The Father's Day Family Fishing Tournament
will take place on Saturday, June 15th from 9:00 a.m. to noon at Caporella Park. The cost is
$5 per person and we ask that you preregister by June 12th
City Manager Cernech said that Public Services reported that Tamarac hosted the Biannual
Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Drop Off on Saturday, May 4th and had
295 people participate in the event.
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Mayor Gomez opened Public Participation and the following
individuals spoke: Jeffrey Shapiro, 6104 Orchard Tree Lane, talked about a home in the
Woodlands that had more than one family living in the house; Ron Wasserman, 8577 Jade
Dr., spoke on various items and Jodi Sear, from the Woodlands, talked about the proposed
Woodlands project.
6. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Gomez asked City Manager Cernech if there were any
changes/additions to the Consent Agenda and City Manager Cernech said there were no
changes/additions to the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Gelin requested that Item No. 6
(c) — TR13238 — FY2019 Heavy Equipment Purchase (Stormwater Loader) be pulled for
discussion. Commissioner Bolton seconded by Vice Mayor Placko moved approval of the
Consent Agenda with the exception of Item 6 (c). Motion passed unanimously (5-0).
a. TR13262 - Meter Improvements - Utility easement - BC and City of Tamarac: A Resolution
of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving the granting of two Utility
and Access Easements to Broward County for the construction, installation, operation,
maintenance, repair and replacement of a sewage flow meter to monitor the amount of
sewage received from Tamarac, on the property located at 6601 Southgate Boulevard;
authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute said Utility and Access Easements to
Broward County for the construction, installation, operation, maintenance, repair and
replacement of a sewage flow meter to monitor the amount of sewage received from
Tamarac on the property located at 6601 Southgate Boulevard; authorizing and directing the
City Clerk to record said agreement in the Public Records of Broward County; providing for
conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2019-37
b. TR13256 - Fire Station 36 - Vacation of Easement: A resolution of the City Commission of
the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving a Vacation of Easement petition in an effort to vacate
five (5) easements associated with drainage, water, sewer and ingress-egress located on the
Northeast corner of University Drive and N.W. 72 Street as further described in the legal
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description attached hereto as Exhibit "A" Sketch And Description Surveys"; (Case No. 1-P-
19); providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2019-38
II d. TR13267 - Amendment to Interlocal Agreement Providing for Division and Distribution of
the Proceeds from the Broward County Additional Three-Cent Local Option Gas Tax on
Motor Fuel Ordinance: A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Tamarac,
Florida Approving The 2019 Amendment To Interlocal Agreement Between Broward County
And City Of Tamarac Providing For Division And Distribution Of The Proceeds From The
Broward County Additional Three-Cent Local Option Gas Tax On Motor Fuel Ordinance;
Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The 2019 Amendment To Interlocal
Agreement; Providing For Conflicts; Providing For Severability; And Providing For An
Effective Date.
RESOLUTION R-2019-39
e. TR13268 - Amendment to Interlocal Agreement Providing for Division and Distribution of
the Proceeds from the Broward County Additional Fifth Cent Local Option Gas Tax on Motor
Fuel Transit A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Tamarac, Florida
Approving The 2019 Amendment To Interlocal Agreement Between Broward County And City
Of Tamarac Providing For Division And Distribution Of The Proceeds From The Broward
County Additional Fifth Cent Additional Local Option Gas Tax On Motor Fuel For Transit;
Authorizing Appropriate City The A ro riate Officials To Execute The 2019 Amendment To Interlocal
Agreement; Providing For Conflicts; Providing For Severability; And Providing For An
Effective Date.
RESOLUTION R-2019-40
f. TR13271 - Amending Charitable Entities: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City
of Tamarac, Florida, Amending Resolution R-2019-15, by Specifically Adding to the List of
Charitable Entities with Whom The City of Tamarac Recognizes a Formally Approved
Relationship; Providing For an Amended Exhibit "A", Attached Hereto and Incorporated
Herein, as May be Amended From Time To Time, for the Expressed Purpose of Compliance
with Section 1-19(C)(5)(A)(4) of the Broward County Code of Ordinances; Providing For
Conflicts; Providing For Severability and Providing for an Effective Date.
RESOLUTION R-2019-41
Assistant City Attorney Klahr read TR13238 by title into the record. Commissioner Gelin
asked what would happen with the old equipment and City Manager Cernech responded that
it would get auctioned off. Commissioner Gelin seconded by Vice Mayor Placko moved
approval of TR13238. Motion passed unanimously (5-0).
c. TR13238 - FY 2019 Heavy Equipment Purchase (Stormwater Loader): A Resolution of the
City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the purchase of a replacement
Stormwater construction loader utilizing competitive procurement methods and current
agreements available for cooperative purchase at the time of purchase, including, but not
limited to, the agreement awarded by the Florida Sheriff's Association; authorizing the
appropriate City Officials to select, approve and award the purchase of a replacement
Stormwater construction loader utilizing current agreements available for cooperative
purchase at the time of purchase in the best interest of the City; authorizing an expenditure in
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an amount not to exceed $245,366.20 from the appropriate accounts; providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2019-42
7. REGULAR AGENDA: There were no Regular Agenda items scheduled for this meeting.
8. ORDINANCE(S) - FIRST READING: There were no Ordinance(s) scheduled for this
meeting.
9. PUBLIC HEARING(S): There were no Public Hearing(s) items scheduled for this meeting.
10. ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING
a. TO2399 Local Business Preference Ordinance: An Ordinance of the City Commission of
the City of Tamarac, Florida, amending Chapter 6 of the City's Code of Ordinances, entitled
"Finance and Taxation", specifically amending Article V, entitled "Tamarac Procurement
Code", by creating Section 6-146.1, to be entitled "Local Business Preference"; providing for
codification; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; providing for an effective date.
Commissioner Bolton seconded by Commissioner Fishman moved approval of TO2399 by
title into the record. Purchasing/Contracts Manager Glatz and Assistant City Attorney Quentin
Morgan appeared to answer questions from Commissioner Gelin. Commissioner Gelin
seconded by Commissioner Bolton made a motion to increase the percentage points for
Certified Small Business vendors from 2.5% to 5%. Motion to increase the percentage points
failed (3-2) with Mayor Gomez, Vice Mayor Placko and Commissioner Fishman dissenting.
Motion to approve TO2399 passed (4-1) with Commissioner Gelin dissenting.
MOTION PASSED ON FIRST READING MAY 8, 2019
MOTION PASSED ON SECOND READING MAY 22, 2019
ORDINANCE 0-2-019-05
11. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S):
Assistant City Attorney Klahr went over the Quasi-Judicial processes and procedures.
Assistant City Attorney Klahr read TO2392 by title into the record. City Clerk Teufel swore in
all affected parties. Mayor Gomez opened the Public Hearing and with no one wishing to
speak, closed the Public Hearing. Mayor Gomez asked for Disclosures from the Commission.
There were no disclosures from the Commission.
a. TO2392: Eliathah Seventh Day Adventist Church — Rezoning: An Ordinance of the City
Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of
Tamarac referenced in Section 10-2.1(b) of Chapter 10 of the City of Tamarac Code of
Ordinances to reflect the Rezoning of certain real estate property described as a portion of
Tract 13 of Fort Lauderdale Truck Farms Subdivision 3, as recorded in Plat Book 4, Pages 31
of the public records of Broward County, Florida, together with Parcel "B" Piccadilly Cafeteria,
as recorded in Plat Book 115, Page 37 of the public records of Broward County, Florida more
legally described in Exhibit "A", from the current NC (Neighborhood Commercial) to MU-N
(Mixed Use Neighborhood) Zoning classification, for the subject property located at 7550
North University Drive, in order to provide consistency with the land development regulations
in accordance with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Tamarac; (Case No. 1-
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Z-19); providing for amendment to the official Zoning Map to reflect such change; providing
for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
Commissioner Bolton seconded by Vice Mayor Placko moved approval of TO2392. Motion
passed unanimously (5-0).
PASSED ON FIRST READING APRIL 24, 2019
PASSED ON SECOND READING MAY 22, 2019
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2019-06
Assistant City Attorney Klahr said TO2393 and TO2394 are companion items and will be
heard together but voted on separately. Assistant City Attorney Klahr read TO2393 and
TO2394 by titles into the record. City Clerk Teufel swore in all affected parties. Community
Development Director Calloway said she had nothing further to enter into the record.
Attorney Dwayne Dickerson appeared on behalf of the applicant and said he agreed with
Community Development Director Calloway that the record from the first reading is sufficient.
Mr. Dickerson said they continue to do outreach with the Community and have received
support from the Gate Condominiums. Mayor Gomez opened the Public Hearing and with no
one wishing to speak, closed the Public Hearing. Mayor Gomez asked for any disclosures
from the Commission and Commissioner Bolton, Bolton and Mayor Gomez said they met with
Mr. Dickerson and Vice Mayor Placko and Commissioner Fishman said they had no
disclosures. Commissioner Bolton said he has spoken with residents who are adamantly
opposed to this project and his vote will reflect the residents wishes and he is inclined to vote
no.
b. TO2393 - Bailey Square - Small Scale Land Use Plan Amendment: An Ordinance of the
City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, adopting a Small Scale Local Land Use
Plan Amendment to the City of Tamarac's Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map in
accordance with Chapter 163, specifically Section 163.3187 of the Florida State Statutes, for
an area of approximately 5.39 acres in size, located on the southeast corner of Rock Island
Road and Bailey Road, addressed as 6150 Rock Island Road, more specifically described as
all of parcels "B", "C", and "D" of the Lakes of Carriage Hills II, according to the plat thereof,
recorded in Plat Book 123, page 7, of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida. Said
lands situate, lying, and being in Broward County, Florida, and fully described in the legal
description attached hereto as Exhibit "A", to change the Future Land Use Designation from
"Commercial" to "Medium-High Residential" in order to allocate one hundred and twenty (120)
Flexibility Units and 6.64 gross Commercial-to-Residential Flex Acres to facilitate the
development of a residential apartment use and provide consistency with the Land
Development Code in accordance with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of
Tamarac; (Case No. 2-LUA-19) authorizing transmittal of The Small Scale Land Use Map
Amendment to the Department of Economic Opportunity and the Broward County Planning
Council for recertification of the City Of Tamarac Future Land Use Map; providing for
amendment to the land use plan to reflect such change; providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date.
Commissioner Bolton seconded by Commissioner Fishman moved approval of TO2393 on
second reading. Motion passed (3-2) with Commissioners Bolton and Gelin dissenting.
PASSED ON FIRST READING APRIL 24, 2019
PASSED ON SECOND READING MAY 22, 2019
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2019-07
c. TO2394 - Bailey Square - Rezoning and Flexibilty Units: An Ordinance of the City
Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of
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Tamarac referenced in Section 10-2.1(b) of Chapter 10 of the City of Tamarac Code of
Ordinances to reflect the rezoning of certain real estate property described as all of parcels
"B", "C", and "D" of the Lakes of Carriage Hills II, according to the plat thereof, recorded in
Plat Book 123, page 7, of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida. Said lands situate,
lying, and being in Broward County, Florida, and fully described in the legal description
attached hereto as Exhibit "A", from the current NC (Neighborhood Commercial) zoning
classification to R-3 (Multi-Family Residential) zoning classification, for the subject property
located at 6150 Rock Island Road, in order to allocate one hundred and twenty (120)
Flexibility Units and 6.64 gross Commercial-To-Residential Flex Acres to facilitate the
development of a residential apartment use and provide consistency with the Land
Development Code in accordance with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of
Tamarac; (Case No. 4-Z-19); providing for amendment to the official zoning map to reflect
such change; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective
date.
Vice Mayor Placko seconded by Commissioner Fishman moved approval of TO2394 on
second reading. Motion passed (3-2) with Commissioners Bolton and Gelin dissenting.
PASSED ON FIRST READING APRIL 24, 2019
PASSED ON SECOND READING MAY 22, 2019
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2019-08
Mayor Gomez recessed the meeting at 10:06 a.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:17 with
all present as before.
Assistant City Attorney Klahr said TO2400 and TO2401 are companion items and will be
heard together but voted on separately. Assistant City Attorney Klahr read TO2400 and
TO2401 by titles into the record. City Clerk Teufel swore in all affected parties. Community
Development Director Calloway appeared and gave a presentation, a copy of which is on file
in the City Clerk's Office. Attorney William Laystrom appeared on behalf of the applicant. Mr.
Laystrom said he is happy to be here to discuss redevelopment. Mr. Laystrom said the
project consists of 212 flex units containing 96 1-bedroom apartments; 86 2-bedroom
apartments and 30 3-bedroom apartments with rental rates ranging from $1,400 to $2,500.
The design of the project is contemporary with 2 buildings; 4 stories each at a height of 58.4
feet. Mr. Laystrom said this project will reinvigorate the area. Mayor Gomez opened the
public hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. Mayor Gomez
asked for Disclosures from the Commission and all said they had met with the applicant and
their attorney.
Mr. Laystrom responded to concerns about the height of the buildings, security, lease terms,
on site management of the facility, ingress and egress, traffic, the potential number of minor
residents, community outreach, aesthetics and amenities of the project, lack of adequate
parking, square footage of the apartments, impact of surrounding home values, the relocation
of the current tenants in the office building, security deposit requirements and background
checks of potential renters. Commissioner Gelin said he is happy with this project, likes the
design of the project and is happy to see that area being redeveloped. Commissioner Gelin
asked how many apartments were in Tamarac and Community Development Director
Calloway said she would get back to the Commission with that information. Mayor Gomez
commented that she is happy with what is being brought forward.
d. TO2400 - Eden West Apartments - Small Scale Local Land Use Amendment: An
ordinance of the City Commission of the City Of Tamarac, Florida, adopting a Small Scale
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Local Land Use Plan Amendment to the City Of Tamarac's Comprehensive Plan Future Land
Use Map in accordance with Chapter 163, specifically Section 163.3187 of the Florida State
Statutes, for an area of approximately 6.24 net acres in size, located on the Northeast corner
of North Pine Island Road and West McNab Road, addressed as 8501 West McNab Road,
more specifically described as all of that land shown as Parcel "A" and Parcel "B" on the plat
of Colony West Shopping Plaza as recorded in Plat Book 84 page 25 of the public records of
Broward County, Florida, and fully described in the legal description attached hereto as
Exhibit "A", to change the future land use designation from "Commercial" to "Medium-High
Residential" in order to allocate two hundred and twelve (212) flexibility units and 8.74 gross
commercial-to-residential flex acres to facilitate the development of a residential apartment
use and provide consistency with the land development code in accordance with the intent of
the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Tamarac; (case no. 3-LUA-18) authorizing transmittal
of the Small Scale Land Use Map Amendment to the Department Of Economic Opportunity
and the Broward County Planning Council for recertification of the City Of Tamarac Future
Land Use Map; providing for amendment to the land use plan to reflect such change;
providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
Vice Mayor Placko seconded by Commissioner Fishman moved approval of TO2400 on first
reading. Motion passed unanimously (5-0).
PASSED ON FIRST READING MAY 22, 2019
e. TO2401 - Eden West Apartments - Rezoning and Flexibility Units & Acres: An Ordinance
of the City Commission of the City Of Tamarac, Florida, amending the Official Zoning Map of
the City Of Tamarac referenced in Section 10-2.1(b) of Chapter 10 of the City Of Tamarac
Code Of Ordinances to reflect the Rezoning of certain real estate property described as all of
that land shown as Parcel "A" and Parcel "B" on the plat of Colony West Shopping Plaza as
recorded in Plat Book 84 Page 25 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida, , and
fully described in the legal description attached hereto as Exhibit "A", from the current MU-N
(Mixed-Use Neighborhood) zoning classification to R-3 (Multi-Family Residential) zoning
classification, for the subject property located at 8501 West McNab Road, in order to allocate
two hundred and twelve (212) Flexibility Units and 8.74 gross Commercial-to-Residential flex
acres to facilitate the development of a residential apartment use and provide consistency
with the Land Development Code in accordance with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan of
the City Of Tamarac; (case no. 10-Z-18); providing for amendment to the Official Zoning Map
to reflect such change; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an
effective date.
Commissioner Bolton seconded by Vice Mayor Placko moved approval of TO2401 on first
reading. Motion passed unanimously (5-0).
PASSED ON FIRST READING MAY 22, 2019
Mayor Gomez recessed the meeting at 11:39.a.m and reconvened the meeting at 12:47 p.m.
with all present as before.
Assistant City Attorney Klahr said TBO29 and TR13257 are companion items and would be
heard together but voted on separately. Assistant City Attorney Klahr read TBO29 and
TR13257 by titles into the record. City Clerk Teufel swore in all affected parties. Community
Development Director Calloway said this item has been republished and notices were sent to
all owners within the 400-ft. surrounding area. Attorney Dennis Mele noted that the height of
the building advertised is 58.4 feet but for the record the height is now 48 feet. Mr. Mele said
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everything they put into the record at the last meeting is now part of the record today. Mayor
Gomez opened the Public Hearing and the following individuals spoke in opposition to this
project: Jose Spena, 5721 Coco Palm Drive and Herbert Daley, 6085 No. Sabal Palm Blvd.
With no one else wishing to speak Mayor Gomez closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Mele
responded to some of the statements that had been made in the Public Hearing. Mayor
Gomez asked for Commission disclosures: Vice Mayor Placko and Commissioner Fishman
said none since the last meeting; Mayor Gomez said she talked with Adam Tahari;
Commissioner Bolton said he met with Adam Tahari and Commissioner Gelin said he met
with Mr. Mele.
Mr. Mele, Community Development Director Calloway, Captain Glassman and Assistant
Community Development Director Zickar responded to questions relative to the drone,
landscaping, walls, safety/traffic accident concerns at the corner of Rock Island and
Commercial Blvd. and the distance from the road to the building. Commissioner Bolton said it
is clear that the residents do not want this development and he noted that he felt strongly that
this project was not a good fit at that intersection.
Commissioner Bolton asked Mayor Gomez to reopen the Public Hearing. Mayor Gomez re-
opened the Public Hearing and Adam Tahari, Aventura, expressed his opposition to this
project. With no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Gomez closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Bolton said we don't have to approve this; we can simply deny it given the
height of the building. Vice Mayor Placko asked if the applicant would agree to a fence being
installed on the property on Commercial Boulevard and Mr. Mele responded yes.
f. TB029 - Rock Island Self-Storage — Variance: The applicant, Leigh R. Kerr, of Leigh
Robinson Kerr & Associates, Inc., the designated agent for the prospective property owner,
Rock Island Partners, LLC (the "Applicant") filed an application with the City of Tamarac
("City") Department of Community Development seeking approval of the following Variances:
Variance Request 1: Section 10-2.3(C), Code of Ordinances; Variance Request 2: Section
10-2.3(C), Code of Ordinances; Variance Request 3: Section 10-4.4(D)(3)(c) (iii), Code of
Ordinances; Variance Request 4: Section 10-4.4(D)(4)(c)(ii), Code of Ordinances; Variance
Request 5: Section 10-4.7, Code of Ordinances.
Commissioner Gelin seconded by Commissioner Fishman moved approval of TB029. Motion
passed (3-2) with Commissioners Bolton and Gelin dissenting.
BOARD ORDER 2019-01
g. TR13257 - Rock Island Self Storage - Major Revised Site Plan: A resolution of the City
Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, granting Major Site Plan approval (with
conditions) for Rock Island Self-Storage, to allow for the construction of a 107,542-square
foot self-storage facility, on the subject property located at 5602 N. Rock Island Road (Case
No. 17-SP-18); providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective
date.
Commissioner Fishman seconded by Vice Mayor Placko moved approval of TR13257.
Motion passed (3-2) with Commissioner Bolton and Gelin dissenting.
RESOLUTION R-2019-33
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12. OTHER
Commissioner Gelin asked the City Attorney's Office to draft an Ordinance banning plastic
straws and directed the City Manager to conduct research into the matter. City Manager
Cernech said it was his understanding at the workshop that they had already been given
direction to move forward with drafting an Ordinance and conducting research on the matter.
Assistant City Attorney Morgan said it was his understanding as well and will work with staff
on drafting an Ordinance. Commissioner Gelin seconded by Commissioner Fishman made a
motion to direct the City Attorney's Office to draft an Ordinance banning plastic straws and
directing staff to do some research and a cost analysis. Motion passed unanimously (5-0).
Commissioner Gelin seconded by Commissioner Bolton made a motion to direct the City
Attorney's Office and staff to draft an Ordinance to revise the notification requirement of 400
feet to 1,000 feet within a proposed project area and bring it back for a discussion at a future
workshop. Vice Mayor Placko said she would also like to workshop and discuss height
variances. Motion passed unanimously (5-0).
Commissioner Gelin made a motion to increase car parking from 1.5 to 2.0 spaces and direct
the City Attorney's Office to draft the ordinance. Mayor Gomez suggested that we workshop
this as well and do some revisions at that time.
There being no further business to come before the City Commission, Mayor Gomez
adjourned the meeting at 2:04 p.m.
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