HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-01-10 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 10, 2007
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco called the regular meeting of the City Commission to order
at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 in Chambers, Tamarac City Hall, 7525
NW 88 Avenue, Tamarac, FL.
PRESENT: Mayor Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco, Vice Mayor Edward C. Portner,
Commissioner Patte Atkins -Grad, Commissioner Marc L. Sultanof, and Commissioner
Harry Dressler.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, City Attorney Samuel S. Goren, and
City Clerk Marion Swenson.
Commissioner Marc L. Sultanof led the pledge of allegiance. Mayor Flansbaum-
Talabisco asked for a moment of silence in honor of Sgt. Weiner, a soldier from
Tamarac.
INTRODUCTION
1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
a. Presentation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco of a proclamation proclaiming
January 19, 2007 as Arbor Day in the City of Tamarac. Public Works Director Strain
accepted and said since Hurricane Wilma we have lost a lot of trees and we are doing
everything we can to replace them, using grant monies as they are received. Public
Works Director Strain asked the residents to be patient. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco
said Public Works has been working very hard to replace the trees lost as a result of the
hurricane, and she hopes for a quiet hurricane season ahead.
b. Presentation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco of a plaque commending and
thanking outgoing TAF President. Jeannie Lehmbeck accepted. Director of Parks and
Recreation Warner said he knows how much work Ms. Lehmbeck put in to TAF and he
did not want her to go unrecognized. The City of Tamarac has assumed the operation
of TAF and Ms. Lehmbeck said she will assist in the future. Mayor Flansbaum-
Talabisco said this is a team effort.
REPORTS
2. City Commission: Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco welcomed everyone to the
meeting and acknowledged her husband in the audience. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco
said it is wonderful being the Mayor for the City of Tamarac and working with this Board;
she looks forward to an exciting year working with the residents, City Manager, City
Attorney and staff and she will make sure services are provided and the Community
Center and all our projects thrive. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco wished everyone a
happy new year.
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Vice Mayor Portner wished everyone a happy and healthy new year and said he looks
forward to Tamarac moving forward as it has done in the past.
Commissioner Atkins -Grad said it is a pleasure to see the wonderful faces in the
audience as it is not often the Chamber is full. Commissioner Atkins -Grad wished
everyone a happy and healthy new year.
Commissioner Sultanof wished everyone a happy and healthy new year, and thanked
everyone in the audience for coming to tonight's meeting
Commissioner Dressler said he attends District 7 BSO Community Council meetings
and thanked the civilian volunteers for distributing aerators for faucets and helping the
City with its water conservation efforts. Commissioner Dressler acknowledged Herb
Hayes in the audience and thanked him for his service on the board and also thanked
Barbara McNeil from Heathgate/Sunflower who, along with COPS, distributes aerators.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said this is an example of team effort which is one of the
most important things the City Commission is working on with the community.
3. City Attorney: City Attorney Goren reminded the Mayor and Commission of the
shade session scheduled for Friday, January 12, 2007, 9:30 a.m. regarding the
Southern Coatings matter.
4. City Manager: City Manager Miller had no report.
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: TerryHobmeier, 10700 NW 71 Place, Tamarac,
spoke of the local newspaper article on global warming, and spoke about past
hurricanes. Ms. Hobmeier congratulated Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco on her statement
as reported in the newspaper regarding Main Street development costs, and
commended Public Works on their assistance with regard to permitting issues. Ellis
Donsky, 7715 Southampton Terrace, Tamarac, spoke of water conservation concerns.
Commissioner Dressler said Tamarac has a very comprehensive, multi -faceted water
conservation program in place and the city's water usage has been reduced 15%
through working with commercial users. Commissioner Dressler said Mr. Donsky's
concerns are our concerns and the Mayor and Commission are open to any ideas.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said Utilities Director Gagnon is in the audience and
encouraged Mr. Donsky to speak to him. Commissioner Sultanof spoke of the amount
of water needed to wash drinking glasses and water usage in Kings Point.
Commissioner Sultanof said residents in Southampton are in the process of installing
aerators and low flow toilets to conserve water. Ben Roberts, 5002 NW 58 Street,
Tamarac, commended Utilities staff and in particular, Water Conservation Specialist
Franqui. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco asked Utilities Director Gagnon to stand and be
recognized.
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Commissioner Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Dressler moved approval of
all items on the consent agenda. On roll call Commissioner Sultanof voted "yes",
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Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes", Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", Commissioner
Dressler "yes" and Vice Mayor Portner "yes". Motion carried.
a. APPROVE the minutes of the December 13, 2006 Regular City Commission
meeting.
APPROVED
b. AWARDING BID NO. 06-28B -- 10-INCH WASTEWATER FORCE MAIN NW
82ND STREET AND UNIVERSITY DRIVE: (TR11116) Awarding Bid No. 06-28B to CMA
Corporation, and executing an agreement between the City of Tamarac and CMA
Corporation, for an amount of $395,535.00 for the 10-inch wastewater force main - NW
82" Street and University Drive Project; approving funding for this project from the
appropriate utilities CIAO and operational accounts; authorizing the appropriate city
officials to administer the contract.
RESOLUTION NO. R2007-01
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
ORDINANCES — FIRST READINGS
There were no ordinances scheduled for first reading for this meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:00 P.M. OR THEREAFTER
ORDINANCES — SECOND READINGS
7. AMENDING SECTION 10-183 OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC CODE OF
ORDINANCES -- MINIMUM DESIGN CRITERIA FOR CUL-DE-SACS: (T02128)
Motion to adopt Ordinance on second reading amending Chapter 10 entitled, "Land
Development Regulations", Article V, "Improvements", Division 2, `Roads and Public
Rights -Of -Way", Section 183, "Minimum Design Criteria", of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Tamarac, Florida to revise the minimum design criteria for cul-de-sacs;
providing for findings and conclusions evidencing the intent of the City Commission to
revise the aforesaid design criteria (Case No. 17-Z-06); providing for codification. City
Attorney Goren read Temporary Ordinance 2128, Rev. #2 on second reading by title.
Vice Mayor Portner seconded by Commissioner Atkins -Grad moved approval. Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco opened the public hearing and with no one wishing to speak,
closed the public hearing. On roll call Commissioner Dressler voted "yes",
Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Vice Mayor Portner "yes", Commissioner Atkins -Grad
"yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING DECEMBER 13, 2006
ADOPTED ON SECOND READING JANUARY 10, 2007
ORDINANCE NO.0-2007-01
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CONTINENTAL PLAZA ANNEXATION AREAS: (T02127) Motion to adopt Ordinance
on second reading submitting to referendum the annexation of that portion of
unincorporated Broward County known as the Boniello Gardens, Prospect Bend,
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Continental Plaza Annexation areas, legally described in Exhibit "A" which is attached
hereto; providing for notice of advertisement of the referendum election to be published in
accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, the Code of Ordinances, and the Charter
of the City of Tamarac, Florida; providing that this ordinance, when adopted, shall be
submitted to the qualified electors of the area proposed to be annexed, on either the
March, 2007 General Election ballot, or pursuant to a mail ballot to be held at a time to be
determined by the Broward County Supervisor of Elections, and shall become effective as
provided by the law; providing for the place and places where said election is to be held;
providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. City
Attorney Goren read Temporary Ordinance 2127, Revision #1, on second reading by
title. Vice Mayor Portner seconded by Commissioner Atkins -Grad moved approval.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco opened the public hearing and with no one wishing to
speak, closed the public hearing. Commissioner Sultanof commended and thanked
Vice Mayor Portner for his efforts over the years; until this Commission came into office
there was no movement on annexation. Commissioner Sultanof thanked Economic
Development Officer Berns for an admirable job done. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco
said she and Vice Mayor Portner attended the hearing downtown and Vice Mayor
Portner spoke eloquently. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco thanked Economic
Development Officer Berns, and said a few business owners who had questions were
pleased after she and Economic Development Officer Berns spoke with them. On roll
call Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco voted "yes", Commissioner Dressler "yes",
Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Vice Mayor Portner "yes", and Commissioner Atkins -Grad
"yes". Motion carried.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING DECEMBER 13, 2006
ADOPTED ON SECOND READING JANUARY 10, 2007
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2007-02
QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
City Attorney Goren briefly discussed the `rules of the road' for Items 9 and 10 and said
this is a quasi-judicial procedure. The City Attorney will read the ordinances into the
record by title, staff will make a presentation and submit documentation and data
generated, including the March 6, 2006 Planning Board documents and declaration of
covenants. After staffs presentation, the applicant will be heard, and thereafter, the
public will be heard. Anyone who is speaking will be sworn in by the City Clerk. A
reasonable amount of time will be allotted; the objectives are not to be acrimonious or
repetitive. Decorum must be maintained. It would be useful for the Mayor and City
Commission to hold their comments until after the presentations of all three groups.
Once the public hearing is closed, the Mayor and Commission needs to deliberate.
Both ordinances will be read by title, the public hearing will be together with separate
votes on each. City Attorney Goren said these are the 'rules of the road' and urged they
be adopted by motion. These matters are not site plans, rezonings, special exceptions
or variances; these are two land use amendments to the City Land Use Plan.
Commissioner Dressler seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved adoption of the
'rules of the road' and confirmed the process by which the hearing would move forward.
On roll call Commissioner Atkins -Grad voted "yes", Vice Mayor Partner "yes", Mayor
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Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", and Commissioner Dressler
"yes". Motion carried.
City Clerk Swenson swore in staff, representatives for the applicant, and all those who
wished to speak on the instant matters.
9. AMENDING CITY OF TAMARAC COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN CASE
NO. 1-LUA-06): (T02112) Motion to adopt Ordinance on second reading adopting an
amendment to the City of Tamarac Comprehensive Land Use Plan in accordance with
Chapter 163, and specifically Section 163.3184 Florida Statutes, concerning a Regular -
Scale Land Use Plan Amendment proposal by Gerald L. Knight, Esq. of Billing,
Cochran, Heath, Lyles, Mauro & Anderson, P.A., Designated Agent for the Owner,
Prestige Homes of Tamarac, Inc., to change the designation of the subject use of land
from Commercial Recreation to Low -Medium (5-10 du/ac) Residential (118.0347 gross
acres), and Recreation (9.39 gross acres), located between Florida's Turnpike and
Rock Island Road on the north and south side of Commercial Boulevard, to
accommodate the future development of a total of five -hundred eighteen (518) dwelling
units consisting of two -hundred twelve (212) single-family dwelling units and three -
hundred six (306) residential townhomes, and a 9.39 gross acre recreation parcel at a
proposed density of 4.38 dwelling units per acre (gross) (Case No. 1-LUA-06); providing
for amendment to the Land Use Plan to reflect such change. City Attorney Goren read
Temporary Ordinance 2112, Revision No. 1, on second reading by title. Commissioner
Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Atkins -Grad moved approval.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING — MARCH 22, 2006
ADOPTED ON SECOND READING JANUARY 10, 2007
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2007-03
10. AMENDING CITY OF TAMARAC COMPREHENSIVE LAND_ USE PLAN (CASE
NO. 2-LUA-O (T02113) Motion to adopt Ordinance on second reading adopting an
amendment to the City of Tamarac Comprehensive Land Use Plan in accordance with
Chapter 163, and specifically Section 163.3184 Florida Statutes, concerning a Regular -
Scale Land Use Plan Amendment proposal by Gerald L. Knight, Esq. of Billing,
Cochran, Heath, Lyles, Mauro & Anderson, P.A., Designated Agent for the Owner,
Prestige Homes of Tamarac, Inc., to change the designation of the subject use of land,
located east of Florida's Turnpike, west of NW 48th Avenue, from Commercial
Recreation to Low -Medium (5-10 du/ac) Residential to accommodate the future
development of a total of two -hundred thirty-three (233) dwelling units consisting of
forty-nine (49) single-family dwelling units and one -hundred eighty-four (184) residential
townhouses at a proposed density of 6.94 dwelling units per acre (gross) (Case No. 2-
LUA-06); providing for amendment to the Land Use Plan to reflect such change. City
Attorney Goren read Temporary Ordinance 2113 on second reading by title.
Commissioner Dressler seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved approval.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING — MARCH 22, 2006
ADOPTED ON SECOND READING JANUARY 10, 2007
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2007-04
January 10, 2007
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Deputy City Manager Cernech gave a presentation on items 9 and 10 (attached and
incorporated herein and made a part of these minutes). City Attorney Goren noted that
any documents referred to by staff are also in the Mayor and Commission's packets and
are part of competent and substantial evidence. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco asked
about the restrictive covenants and City Attorney Goren explained the County assigned
certain mandatory requirements as part of their approval; Tamarac can impose no less.
City Clerk Swenson swore in BSO Chief Dugger who explained enforcement of the
Commercial Vehicle Ordinance relating to ingress/egress concerns. Mayor Flansbaum-
Talabisco asked about damaged streets as a result of construction vehicles, and Deputy
City Manager Cernech said ultimate responsibility lies with the developer and
construction company. BSO Chief Dugger added the Ordinance provides for fines to
pay for damage to streets. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco asked if community services
officers are equipped to deal with this to resolve any disputes and BSO Chief Dugger
said only sworn deputies are able to deal with these types of disputes; if it becomes a
significant problem with commercial activity he will employ forces of other agencies.
Gerald L. Knight, Esq., Billing, Cochran, Heath, Lyles, Mauro & Anderson, P.A.,
representing the applicant Prestige Homes, Inc., said the number of school students
generated by Sabal Palm should be corrected to 118 students. Mayor Flansbaum-
Talabisco questioned ongoing conversations regarding increasing Monterey
ingress/egress and Deputy City Manager Cemech explained these will be determined at
the time of site plan.
Attorney Knight introduced the following people in the audience: Bruce Chait,
President, Prestige Homes of Tamarac, Inc., Sean Chait, Prestige Homes, Jay
Huebner, P.E., HSQ Group, Inc., and Chris Hagen Traffic Engineer. Attorney Knight
gave an overview of the review process and said the County Commission has amended
the County Plan to show these properties as residential. The County Commission
required voluntary agreements which will be recorded in the public records. Attorney
Knight thanked staff for working with the applicant through the process.
Vice Mayor Portner questioned the method used to determine the 1.2% to 1.9%
increase in traffic and asked if the system, when installed will increase the flow of traffic
on Commercial Boulevard. Attorney Knight explained the Broward County Planning
Council did their own analysis and these are their numbers. Mr. Hagen concurred with
Attorney Knight and said the system will work for the entire length of Commercial
Boulevard with the most impact from State Road 441 to University Drive. Deputy City
Manager Cernech added the two traffic studies by the developer and the county were
reviewed by Mr. Tinter, who represents the City.
Commissioner Sultanof questioned expansion of the area from State Road 441 to Rock
Island Road and Mr. Hagen said the project on Commercial Boulevard today is primarily
to make improvements to the medians to channel traffic flow and for safety.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said if not for this development in the City of Tamarac and
the money the developer has pledged, synchronization of the lights would not have
happened at this time. Mr. Hagen confirmed this is part of the countywide ATMS
project.
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City Attorney Goren said a report filed by Tinter and Associates on January 9, 2007
regarding analysis of traffic is part of the record. (Attached hereto and incorporated
herein.)
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco opened the public hearing. The following people spoke in
support of the development: Bill Villella, 4605 NW 45 Street, Mainlands 3; Don Colson,
4409 NW 45 Street, Mainlands 3; Pam Bushnell, 4706 NW 43 Terrace, Mainlands 1 &
2; Margaret Bara, 4812 NW 49 Drive, Mainlands 5; Reuel Sherwood, 4501 NW 45
Street, Mainlands 3, Mr. Sherwood also spoke about the three bridges in the community
and suggested hatch boxes at intersections; Kathleen Turner, 5301 NW 50 Avenue,
Section 6; Ben Roberts, 5002 NW 58 Street, Mainlands 7; and Ken Zeilberger, Attorney
for Mainlands 5.
The following people spoke against the project: Bob Storch, 4622 NW 45 Court,
Mainlands 4; Cindy Baker, 4621 NW 45 Court, Mainlands 4; Dorothy Murphy, 5008 NW
50 Court, Mainlands 6; Ellen Tomas, 4111 NW 47 Court, Mainlands 1 & 2; Rose Lynn
Chale, 4903 NW 45 Avenue, Mainlands 1 & 2; and Keith Wargo, 4506 NW 47 Street,
Mainlands 4 spoke about traffic surveys.
Commissioner Dressler left the room at 9:20 p.m, and returned at 9:30 p.m.; and
Commissioner Atkins -Grad left the room at 9:35 p.m. and returned at 9:38 p.m.
With no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco closed the public
hearing.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco questioned Alan Tinter with regard to analysis of
ingress/egress and Mr. Tinter said this is the first step in development of the golf
courses. The LUPA is a broad brush analysis and we will come back again for platting
and sight plan issues.
Commissioner Atkins -Grad said she is impressed with what she has heard regarding
the pros and cons for the LUPAs and with the commitments the applicant has made to
the community. Traffic concerns put aside, all environmental issues have been
addressed and impacts mitigated by sound planning and oversight by the county and
developer.
Vice Mayor Portner spoke of changes, progress and increased traffic. This commission
has to look forward to the next 20 years for the benefit of the City of Tamarac.
Commissioner Sultanof said it is up to the Mayor and City Commission to look at this
development carefully.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said the items came before this commission last March
and she has thought about it since then. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco commended the
Board for its maturity and patience in listening to everybody. She has listened to
evidence from the County and City and read all the material. Additionally, she went to
both sites with staff and the project is consistent with our comprehensive land use plan.
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Seeing the golf courses as they are now is very sad. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said
she believes in the merits of the project and looks forward to a successful completion.
Attorney Knight noted a correction to the title of Item 9 — density should be Low (0-5).
City Attorney Goren said the applicant's counsel indicated density less intense than set
forth in the title and the ordinance may be approved as amended.
For Item No. 9, Temporary Ordinance 2112, Revision No. 1: Commissioner Sultanof
seconded by Commissioner Atkins -Grad moved to approve Temporary Ordinance
Number 2112, Revision No. 1, as amended. On roll call Commissioner Atkins -Grad
voted "yes", Vice Mayor Portner "yes", Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes",
Commissioner Sultanof "yes", and Commissioner Dressler "yes". Motion carried.
For Item No. 10, Temporary Ordinance 2113: Commissioner Dressler seconded by
Commissioner Sultanof moved to approve Temporary Ordinance Number 2113. On roll
call Vice Mayor Portner voted "yes", Commissioner Dressler "yes", Commissioner
Atkins -Grad "yes", Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", and Commissioner Sultanof
"yes". Motion carried.
END OF QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
There being no further business to come before the Mayor and City Commission, Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco adjourned the meeting at 9:50 p.m.
Marion Swenson, CMC
City Clerk
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3303 West Commercial Blvd.* Ste.100 * Ft. Lauderdale. FL 33309•(954)484-3633•Fax (954)484-9612•www.tinter,com
January 9, 2007
Ms. Deborah Ross, AICP
City of Tamarac
7525 NW 88th Avenue
Tamarac, FL 33321
RE: SABLE PALM/MONTEREY RESIDENTIAL
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
TINTER ASSOCIATES PROJECT NO. 07-2002
Dear Ms Ross:
I have completed a review of the Traffic Impact Study (TIS) dated October 2006 as
prepared by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. In addition, I have reviewed the Land
Use Plan Amendment (LUPA) application and companion data for both properties.
It is my understanding that both of the LUPAs have been transmitted by the responsible
agencies. Under the Broward County Land Use Plan (BCLUP), the 127.4-acre Sable
Palm property can be developed as residential at 5 dwelling units per acre on 118 acres
for 590 dwelling units. In addition, 9.4 acres are designated as recreational/green space
(active park). The applicant's TIS for Sable Palm proposes to develop the active park,
212 single-family dwelling units and 306 townhouse -type dwelling units for a total of 518
dwelling units which is less than the allowable density under the BCLUP.
Under the BCLUP, the 34.1-acre Monterey property can be developed as residential at
10 dwelling units per acre on 34.1 acres for 341 dwelling units. The applicant's TIS for
Monterey proposes to develop 49 single-family dwelling units and 184 townhouse -type
dwelling units for a total of 233 dwelling units which is less than the allowable density
under the BCLUP.
This office has prepared an independent trip generation analysis considering the existing
versus proposed development scenarios for each property. Only the PM peak hour was
taken into account in accordance with Broward County standards. Table 1, attached,
summarizes this data. Considering the trip generation standards for both properties the
net increase in PM peak hour trips for both properties is 167 peak hour trips.
The applicant's TIS identifies deficient operating levels of service along Commercial
Boulevard between University Drive and NW 315t Avenue and on Bailey Road from NW
64th Avenue to State Road 7. The Bailey Road segment is scheduled to be widened to a
four-laned divided section thus mitigating the over capacity conditions. The TIS provided
for a corridor analysis for the deficient segments of Commercial Boulevard. A corridor
modeling program entitled ARTPLAN 2002 Conceptual Planning Analysis, Version 5.1.1
was used in the analysis. The analysis projected a buildout year of 2008 and increased
base volume data to reflect existing conditions, seasonal conditions, background
conditions and total traffic conditions with both projects. Also signal optimization was
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January 9, 2007
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used for the signal system along the Commercial Boulevard. This methodology used in
the analysis was based on meetings between the applicant and the traffic signal
maintaining agency, Broward County Traffic Engineering.
The results of the ARTPLAN analysis provide for an increase in capacity of 243 PM peak
hour vehicles along the Commercial Boulevard. As noted previously, the existing and
proposed development scenarios project an increase of 167 PM peak hour vehicles. As
the ARTPLAN analysis assumes signal optimization, the applicant has agreed to
contribute $300,000.00 to Broward County to purchase software for the County's
Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) to facilitate signal improvements along
the Commercial Boulevard corridor. It should be noted however that the analysis
examined the proposed development scenarios and not the maximum allowable density
under the BCLUP. The maximum density scenarios will generate additional traffic,
which could potentially exceed the capacity increase of 243 PM peak hour trips identified
in the TIS.
The applicant has also identified locations for traffic calming devices within the
residential communities. The intersection of Rock Island Road and Commercial
Boulevard during the AM peak hour accounts for a significant amount of northbound
right turns. Personal observations identified vehicles cutting through the residential
community along NW 50th Street between Rock Island Road And NW 50th Avenue and
on NW 50th Avenue between NW 50th Street and Commercial Boulevard to avoid the
subject intersection. The installation of traffic circles and a series of speed humps will
dissuade this cut through traffic. Traffic calming devices have also been identified along
NW 47th Terrace at Highland Drive and Monterey Drive to better control traffic and
reduce speeds. The applicant has targeted a total of $250,000.00 towards the
implementation of these traffic calming devices. Ongoing dialogue between the area
homeowners and the applicant should continue to ensure the homeowner's desires are
being met and to identify any further mitigation techniques within the residential
communities.
Overall, this office has reviewed the applicant's TIS for Sable Palm and Monterey and
concurs with the findings of the study. As noted, there will be an increase in peak hour
traffic as a result of the redevelopment of the properties, however, mitigation techniques
and companion funding will be made available to mitigate the impacts to the residential
community and the adjacent roadway system.
As always, should you have any questions regarding this matter, please feel free to
contact me directly.
Since. ly,
Dennis J. Miller
Senior Associate
Traffic Engineering
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Table 1
SABLE PALM
Trip Generation
Category•
Existing
LAND USE
rVariable
PM Peak Hour Trip
Site
—
Golf Course
430
Acres
88.9
t=0.13 x +31.30
43
Commercial/Recreation
" Broward
Acres
38.5
t=7.85 x
302
Total Existing Trips
345
Proposed
Single Family
210
du
212
Ln t=0.901n x +0.53
211
Townhouse
230
du
306
Ln t=0.821n x +0.32
150
Active Park
"Broward
Acres
9.4
t=3.34 x
31
Total Proposed Trips
393
Total Proposed Net New Trips
47
MONTEREY
Trip Generation
CategoryrVariable
Existin
LAND USE
PM Peak Hour Trip
Site
v h
Golf Course
430
Acres
34.1
t=0.13 x +31.30
36
Total Existing Tri s
36
Proposed
Single Family
210
du
49
Ln t=0.901n x +0.53
56
Townhouse
230
du
184
Ln t =0.821n x +0.32
99
Total Proposed Trips
156
Total Proposed Net New Trips
120
Grand Total New Trips 167
Source: Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual, 7th Edition
"8roward County Trip Generation Rates
Tinter Associates, Inc.