HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2023-018Temporary Resolution No. 13900
February 8, 2023
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - I(?
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TAMARAC, FLORIDA, AFFIRMING AND RATIFYING THE CITY
MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER DATED JANUARY 23, 2023,
ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A" AND INCORPORATED HEREIN,
DECLARING ZONING IN PROGRESS AND INSTITUTING A 180 DAY
MORATORIUM ON THE SUBMISSION AND ACCEPTANCE OF
APPLICATIONS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW, LAND
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS, AND BUILDING PERMITS FOR THE USE OF
LAND FOR NEW SELF -STORAGE FACILITIES (INDOOR) IN THE CITY
OF TAMARAC; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER
TO UNDERTAKE A STUDY OF THE USE, ASSESS THE EXISTING
APPLICATION PROCESS AND PLACEMENT AND AMEND THE CODE
WHERE APPROPRIATE IN A WAY THAT MAY PRECLUDE PERMITS
AND APPROVALS OF THE USE IN CERTAIN LOCATIONS IN THE CITY;
THAT UPON THE ADOPTION OF THIS RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER, NO NEW SELF -STORAGE FACILITIES
(INDOOR) WILL BE ACCEPTED DURING THE TIME PERIOD COVERED
BY THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, over the past recent years, the self -storage industry has proven to be
one of the sectors with the most rapid growth in the U.S. commercial real estate industry;
and
WHEREAS, the unprecedented growth of the industry has been attributed to self -
storage consumers including renters, homeowners, students, businesses and transitional
populations demanding rental storage; and
WHEREAS, Florida has been a hotbed for storage construction, with dozens of
new properties recently opening or under development; and
WHEREAS, Tamarac is seeing the same trend, with a recent expansion of an
existing site, plus two (2) new self -storage facilities constructed or under construction on
W. McNab Road and the NE corner of Commercial Boulevard and Rock Island Road; and
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WHEREAS, currently, self -storage facilities are permitted by special exception in
at least 3 zoning districts in Tamarac, which if not reviewed, could allow for the approval
and construction of more self -storage facilities in a city of less than 12 square miles in
size; and
WHEREAS, in order to prevent the clustering and proliferation of Self Storage
Facilities (Indoor) citywide, it is necessary to study the issue to determine the number and
locations appropriate for the City of Tamarac and amend the Code where appropriate in
a way that may preclude permits and approvals of the use in certain locations in the City;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Element,
Objective 1, requires the City of Tamarac to administer and adopt appropriate Land
Development Code revisions, amending them as needed to respond to changing
conditions; and
WHEREAS, on January 23, 2023, the City Manager signed an Administrative
Order instituting a 180-day moratorium on the submission and acceptance of applications
for administrative review, land development permits, and building permits for the use of
land for new Self Storage Facilities (Indoor) within the City's municipal boundaries of the
City of Tamarac, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A", and incorporated
herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 10-5.4(U) of the City of Tamarac Code of
Ordinances, the City Manager, subject to the confirmation by the City Commission
pursuant to this Resolution, has imposed a prohibition on the submission and acceptance
of applications for administrative review, land development permits, and building permits
for the use of land for new Self -Storage Facilities (Indoor) within the City's municipal
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boundaries for a period of one hundred and eighty (180) days from the date of the
Administrative Order; and
WHEREAS, such a prohibition for one hundred and eighty (180) days is the
minimum reasonable time needed to enable the City's professional staff to study the City
of Tamarac Code of Ordinances provisions impacted and develop a proposal to amend
the Code in a way that may preclude permits and approvals of the use in certain locations
in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission approves of and affirms the City Manager's
Administrative Order, and hereby finds that the ratification of same is in the best interest
of the citizens and residents of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Tamarac,
Florida, that:
Section 1. The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified and
confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this
Resolution; all exhibits referenced and attached hereto are incorporated herein and made
a specific part of this resolution.
Section 2. That pursuant to Section 10-5.4(U) of the City of Tamarac Code of
Ordinances, ("Zoning in Progress"), the City Commission affirms and ratifies the City
Manager's January 23, 2023, Administrative Order prohibiting the submission and
acceptance of applications for administrative review, land development permits, and
building permits for the use of land for new Self -Storage Facilities (Indoor) within the
corporate limits of the City of Tamarac.
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Section 3. The Zoning in Progress shall cease at the earliest of the expiration
of one hundred and eighty (180) days from the issuance of the Administrative Order, upon
the effectiveness of an Ordinance addressing the subject matter of the Administrative
Order, or upon the adoption of a resolution terminating the Zoning in Progress.
Section 4. That the City Commission hereby directs the City Manager to
undertake a study of the issue and develop a proposal to amend the Code in a way that
may preclude permits and approvals of the use in certain locations in the City.
Section 5. The City Commission hereby authorizes and directs the appropriate
City Officials to do whatever is necessary and expedient to effectuate the intent of this
Resolution.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage
and adoption.
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PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 8^
ATTEST:
KIMBERLY DIL CMC
CITY CLERK
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February 8, 2023
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day of February 2023.
MICHItLLE J. GOMEZ of
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RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE:
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DIST 1: V/M BOLTON
DIST 2: COMM. WRIGHT
DIST 3: COMM. VILLALOBOS ES
DIST 4: COMM. DANIEL
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY FOR THE USE AND
RELIANCE O,F�THE CITY OF TAMARAC ONLY.
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
ORDER DECLARING ZONING IN PROGRESS AND INSTITUTING A 180 DAY
MORATORIUM ON THE SUBMISSION AND ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS FOR
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW, LAND DEVELOPMENT PERMITS, AND BUILDING
PERMITS FOR THE USE OF LAND FOR NEW SELF -STORAGE FACILITIES (INDOOR)
IN THE CITY OF TAMARAC.
BACKGROUND
Over the past recent years, the self -storage industry has proven to be one of the sectors with the most
rapid growth in the U.S. commercial real estate industry. The unprecedented growth of the industry has
been attributed to self -storage consumers including renters, homeowners, students, businesses and
transitional populations demanding rental storage. According to an investment bank report, in 2016, there
were more than 58,000 self -storage facilities in the U.S. with a total of 32 million storage units covering
over 2.3 billion square feet of storage space. Florida has been a hotbed for storage construction, with
dozens of new properties recently opening or under development. Tamarac is seeing the same trend, with
a recent expansion of an existing site, plus two (2) new self -storage facilities constructed or under
construction on W. McNab Road and the NE corner of Commercial Boulevard and Rock Island Road. In
addition, staff has fielded many inquiries for potential development of self -storage facilities on vacant
properties throughout the City.
Currently, self -storage facilities are permitted by special exception in at least 3 zoning districts in
Tamarac, which if not reviewed, could allow for the approval and construction of more self -storage
facilities in a City of less than 12 square miles in size. In order to prevent the proliferation of self -storage
facilities spreading too far, too fast, it is necessary to study the issue and develop a proposal to amend
the Code in a way that may preclude permits and approvals of the use in certain locations in the City.
Any authorization or approval of Self -Storage Facility use before the proposed amendment is decided
may be detrimental to the public interest.
The City's adopted Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Element, Objective 1 requires the City to
administer and adopt appropriate land development code revisions, amending them as needed to
respond to changing conditions.
It is therefore necessary and in the public's best interest to study self -storage facility uses and create a
long-term strategy to ensure adequate placement and access to such uses and services are provided. The
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"zoning in progress" is intended to allow staff sufficient time to study the provision and location of these
uses to ensure that there is a balance between the existing residential uses and the projected demand for
the location of self -storage facilities, and to further amend the Code where appropriate in a way that may
preclude permits and approvals of the use in certain locations in the City. Any authorization or approval
of Self -Storage Facility use before the proposed amendment is decided may be detrimental to the public
interest.
ORDER
Pursuant to Chapter 10, Section 10-5.4(U) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Tamarac, Florida, the
City Manager hereby issues an Administrative Order declaring "Zoning in Progress" on the submission and
acceptance of applications for administrative review, land development permits, and building permits for
the use of land for new self -storage facilities (indoor) within the City's municipal boundaries. All previously
submitted applications pending at the time of the effective date of the Zoning in Progress is hereby
exempt. Furthermore, the City Manager declares "Zoning in Progress" for a period of one hundred and
eighty (180) days from the date of this Administrative Order to allow Staff to study the provision and
location of these uses to ensure that there is a balance between the existing residential uses and the
projected demand for the location of self -storage facilities located within the City of Tamarac and to
further amend the Code where appropriate in a way that may preclude permits and approvals of the use
in certain locations in the City; providing that the Administrative Order shall be complied with by all city
personnel and shall be effective immediately upon execution, subject to affirmation by resolution of the
City Commission, unless reversed, modified or superseded by resolution passed by the City Commission.
In accordance with Section 10-5.4(U) of the City of Tamarac Code of Ordinances, this matter shall be
placed on the next available City Commission agenda of February 8, 2023, for review and adoption of a
Resolution confirming this administrative order.
Effective date: January 23, 2023
Expiration date: July 21, 2023
Contact: Maher Mansour, Assistant Director
Community Development Department
Planning and Zoning Division
(954) 597-3530
Approved bIthleen
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Gunn, City ager
City of Tamarac, Florida
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