HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-11-06 - City Commission Workshop Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 06, 2006
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco called the Workshop Meeting of the
City Commission to order on Monday, November 06, 2006, at 9:30 a.m. in Room 105 of
Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88th Avenue, Tamarac, Florida.
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, Assistant City Attorney Julie Klahr,
and City Clerk Marion Swenson.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco led the pledge of allegiance.
1. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPORT ON LAST YEAR'S
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND PROPOSED PROJECTS FOR FY07: Vicki Reid,
Chamber Executive Director and Don Fallenbaum, Chamber Chair appeared. Mr.
Fallenbaum spoke of increased membership over the past three years and said the
Chamber's success is a result of the City's support. Ms. Reid spoke about the past
year's successes, programs and services offered by the Chamber, and future goals.
Ms. Reid thanked Economic Development Officer Berns, Director of Parks and
Recreation Warner and City Manager Miller for being so helpful to the Chamber and for
the participation of their staff, and thanked the Mayor and City Commission for their
continued support. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said Ms. Reid's presentation was most
professional and positive. Commissioner Sultanof said the Taste of Tamarac was very
well done. Vice Mayor Portner thanked the Chamber for the Taste of Tamarac,
commended the Chamber on the meeting held at Taravella High School, and said the
Chamber has his full support. Commissioner Dressler congratulated the Chamber for
its leadership. Commissioner Atkins -Grad said the Taste of Tamarac was wonderful
and the Chamber is part of Team Tamarac.
2. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION RE: DESIGN FOR PHASE I —
SOUTHGATE LINEAR PARK: Director of Parks and Recreation Warner and Public
Works Director Strain appeared. Director of Parks and Recreation Warner said the
project should be completed by January 2008. Commissioner Sultanof questioned
federal mandates for park acreage per 1,000 people and City Manager Miller said that is
set by the Department of Community Affairs and our Comprehensive Plan addresses
the number of open space acres per population, which at this time is about three acres
per thousand people. Commissioner Sultanof asked if the City tapped into federal
funding for this project, and expressed concern about parking, controls and landscape
maintenance. Commissioner Sultanof said Mr. Yellen expressed a desire to become
involved in the public art portion of the project. Vice Mayor Portner asked why it has
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taken so long to get the project going and Director of Parks and Recreation Warner said
there were some holdups via funding sources, the design consultant and the hurricane.
Vice Mayor Portner asked if there will be a barrier along the canal, lighting on Southgate
Boulevard, barbeque pits, and questioned the type of trees planned for the project and
their height. Director of Parks and Recreation Warner said due to the fact the SFWMD
needs clear access to the canal no barrier will be put up. Public Works Director Strain
added the lighting belongs to FPL but the City pays for it and the lights will be on from
dusk to dawn, as usual; Cyprus trees ranging in height from 8' to 12' will be planted, and
the park will close at sunset. Director of Parks and Recreation Warner said there will be
barbeque pits at the group picnic shelters. Commissioner Dressler expressed concern
regarding parking and suggested the park be used for some type of Sunday Jazz Fest
similar to that held in Ft. Lauderdale, and also suggested the Twilight Concert Series be
held in the park. Public Works Director Strain said 60 parking spaces were added in the
reconfiguration of the design and if concerts are held in the park we could consider
bussing people to the park as we do for other events. Director of Parks and Recreation
Warner explained that for the recent concert held at the Sunset Point Park, more
attendees arrived than were expected. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said there are a
number of events where we provide community buses. Commissioner Dressler said the
project ties into our strategic plan for the City as an upscale City, and he would like to
see people utilize the park to its highest and best function. Commissioner Atkins -Grad
said this is very exciting and asked how far east the project will go; Director of Parks
and Recreation Warner said it will go to Nob Hill. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco
questioned safety when the park is closed since it is not fenced in, and Director of Parks
and Recreation Warner said a BSO detail patrols other facilities at night and they will
add this park to their rounds. Parks and Recreation staff will also be on the grounds at
dusk, and will help clear out the park. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said she hoped if
someone is taking a walk along the canal or Southgate Boulevard after sunset, they
would be permitted to continue their walk, and added she is happy to see the second
restroom was added to the design. Commissioner Dressler asked BSO Chief Dugger if
he sees anything that needs to be changed for safety purposes and BSO Chief Dugger
replied looking at it from a law enforcement standpoint, it can become an attractive
nuisance after hours. There was discussion regarding the pros and cons of addin�
lighting to the park at night. Commissioner Sultanof asked how the Nature Park on 80t
is patrolled and BSO Chief Dugger said when the park is open there is a random bike
patrol in the area. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said this will be a spectacular amenity
of which Tamarac can be very proud, and asked about public phones in the restrooms.
Public Works Director Strain said they are not included in the plan.
3. DISCUSSION RE: CULVERT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AT NW 81st
AVENUE: Public Works Director Strain and Purchasing/Contracts Manager Glatz
appeared. Public Works Director Strain said this item is being fast tracked; bids were
opened Friday. The damage to the retaining wall was discovered while removing debris
left behind from Hurricane Wilma, and the City asked NRCS, the federal agency funding
the Westwood culvert repair, for additional funding to repair this culvert. The money
must be used by the end of this year. The city will get 75% funding and the lowest
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qualified bidder came in at $44,555; we have used this contractor previously. Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco asked for an expression of interest to add this item to the consent
agenda on Wednesday and all were in agreement.
4. NOVEMBER 08, 2006 AGENDA ITEMS:
a. Item No. 60). RENEWAL AGREEMENT — LOBBYING SERVICES — RUSS
REID COMPANY: (TR11090) Executing Amendment No. 1 to the agreement between
the City of Tamarac and the Russ Reid Company, for Federal Lobbying Services. Mark
McIntyre, Michelle Marino, and Ken Lawson, of the Russ Reid Company appeared. Mr.
McIntyre reported funding has been secured for two projects and the return on the City's
investment is approximately 7-1. This year the City will receive $700,000 in line item
grants. Tamarac did what it was asked to do and there was a lot of hard work involved.
Ms. Marino recapped the past 11 months' work and said requests were put in to Capitol
Hill for the Pine Island Road Pedestrian Overpass, Tamarac Recreation Center
Expansion, and Emergency Preparedness Technology Upgrades. Meetings were held
and support letters from the community were received. The results were $610,000 for
the Pine Island Road Pedestrian Overpass and $100,000 for the Tamarac Recreation
Center Expansion. Mr. Lawson spoke of the Emergency Preparedness Technology
Upgrades and said this was the third and final request from the City of Tamarac, but it
was not included in the Bill. It is his understanding that a number of cities brought forth
this type of request and there is a backlog on fulfilling these requests from the same
pool of money. He communicated the needs of Tamarac for Emergency Preparedness
Technology Upgrades and received positive feedback from our Champions; there is a
good opportunity to return next year for this same request. Mr. McIntyre said it is highly
strategic; as opposed to putting all eggs in one basket to have multi -projects. After
tomorrow, Election Day, there may be changes regarding funding. Ms. Marino said
continuing support letters from the community are crucial as the letters arm the
Champions with the background they need. There may be increased funding available
for the Pedestrian Overpass, Recreation Center or Emergency Preparedness
Technology Upgrades and the more support, the better position Tamarac will be in next
year. Potential projects are Main Street Development, Parking Structures, and the rest
of the funding requested this year. Mr. McIntyre said the Russ Reid Company makes
honest funding requests and if the city does not get fully funded the Company goes
back and asks for the rest. Vice Mayor Portner questioned earmarks and Mr. McIntyre
explained earmarks come out of appropriation Bills. Each subcommittee chairman gets
an allocation and decides whether to put the money into earmarks or not. Earmarks do
not contribute to the federal budget deficit; they are taken out of existing available
money. Congress has the sole power over the federal purse. Vice Mayor Portner said
his priority is the Main Street Project, and asked Mr. McIntyre what the City paid the
company this year. Mr. McIntyre said $120,000 plus 2% - 3% for expenses.
Commissioner Dressler said he is pleased to hear the pipeline is getting filled up and we
are working together as a team; Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco and Vice Mayor Portner
took the time to work with the Russ Reid Company in Washington. Commissioner
Dressler asked when we would see the money and spoke of variance of risk. Mr.
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McIntyre replied in his experience over the last 20 years, he would be surprised if the
$100,000 earmark and $610,000 earmark do not emerge from the legislation process
because of where the City of Tamarac is now. When the legislature finishes its process,
if they have not made ends meet, they will make some de minimus across the board
cuts; and if that occurs Tamarac's $710,000 will be reduced by that de minimus amount.
Once the Bills are signed into law the money should reach Tamarac by the 2nd quarter
of next year. Commissioner Dressler said this is a complex process but he is delighted
to hear what Mr. McIntyre said and he is also surprised we have done as well as we
have so soon. Mr. McIntyre said the first year is the most difficult; during years two and
beyond relationships will have been made and the city's credibility will have been
established. Commissioner Dressler said this is a complex legislative/financial system
and questioned key timing points and asked what we can do in addition to what we
have already done to reinforce our success. Ms. Marino said the city has to come up
with a list of priorities and the requests will be submitted on the Hill. The Mayor or Vice
Mayor will need to return to the Hill in February or March to present Tamarac's priorities
to the members. Mr. McIntyre said the calendar is Tamarac's friend; we have a chance
to win for Tamarac next year in December, but we need more community support and
we must continue to build relationships with Hill staff. Commissioner Dressler said the
more successful we are the higher the benchmark. Commissioner Sultanof said he is
delighted to be working with the Russ Reid Company and he is very happy with the
$710,000 they have obtained for the City. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said today's
report quieted any skepticism the Mayor and City Commission may have had and Main
Street should be the focus of next year's efforts. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco
referenced a meeting on the Hill during her last visit to Washington and said City
Manager Miller did a fabulous job explaining the Emergency Preparedness Technology
Upgrades, and she thinks we have a good shot at getting funding during the coming
year. This new commission is out and about at all types if meetings for elected officials
at the state, county and federal levels, and others see Tamarac with new eyes; the
more relationship building that goes on, the better for Tamarac.
b. Item No. 6(d). INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH BROWARD COUNTY —
CYPRESS CREEK GREENWAY: (TR11080) Executing an Interlocal Agreement with
Broward County for the construction and maintenance of the Cypress Creek Greenway.
Director of Parks and Recreation Warner appeared, gave a presentation, and said the
County will design and construct the Greenway and the City will maintain the area that
falls within the City of Tamarac. We currently maintain the portion we have constructed.
The new portion will be east of University Drive and will contain a multi -purpose path,
benches, landscaping and signage. Vice Mayor Portner questioned the staff memo and
the fact that the fiscal impact is unknown at this time. Director of Parks and Recreation
Warner explained the direct cost is difficult to pinpoint, but he could submit an estimate
which will be within $1,000 - $2,000 of the actual cost to maintain the Greenway.
Commissioner Sultanof questioned $383,000 previously discussed by Broward County
Commissioner Jacobs and Mr. Horowitz, Greenway Coordinator. Director of Parks and
Recreation Warner said he is aware of $175,000 from the County to reimburse Tamarac
for what the City has already done. Commissioner Dressler said the Mayor and City
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Commission should not be asked to make policy decisions unless the fiscal impact is
included, and City Manager Miller said in the future staff will put together an estimate
and designate it as such if we do not have an exact cost. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco
asked if the Mayor and City Commission would have the information before
Wednesday's meeting and Director of Parks and Recreation Warner said they would.
C. Item No. 6(e). GREENWAY CORRIDOR PROJECT: (TR11081) Supporting
Broward County in their efforts to secure permits from the South Florida Water
Management District to develop the Greenway Corridor Project within the City of
Tamarac; acknowledging the City's commitment to various areas of applicant
responsibility in maintaining the landscaping and other facilities of the Greenway
Corridor Project within the City of Tamarac to the satisfaction of the South Florida Water
Management District. Director of Parks and Recreation Warner appeared and said the
SFWMD is the permitting agency for the Greenway Project. This Resolution shows
support for Broward County's efforts in going forward with the project, which is one of
the requirements from the SFWMD. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco questioned the fiscal
impact and Director of Parks and Recreation Warner said it will be covered in the
previous Resolution.
d. Item No. 6(g). RIGHT OF WAY REFORESTATION PROJECT: (TR11093)
Awarding Bid #06-31 B and executing an Agreement with Concho Horticultural, Inc. for
the purchase of trees for an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 from the appropriate
accounts; authorizing budget amendments for proper accounting purposes. Public
Works Director Strain and Purchasing/Contracts Manager Glatz appeared. Public
Works Director Strain said the grant was awarded 14 days after Hurricane Wilma and
the money is being redirected from Southgate Boulevard for tree replacement
throughout the entire city. Staff will plant the trees to replace trees damaged by Wilma.
Vice Mayor Portner questioned the financial impact and the 25% match. Public Works
Director Strain said it would not be a cash match, but we will use our labor to match.
Commissioner Dressler asked how much of the $75,000 is earmarked for District 4 and
Public Works Director Strain responded $16,000 for trees; District 1, $19,000 for trees.
Commissioner Dressler spoke of a meeting several months ago with people in District 4
and said it is his recollection Public Works Director Strain indicated nothing would be
replaced until the people are made aware of what will be planted. Additionally,
residents had asked for Palm Trees. Public Works Director Strain said the grant will not
pay for Palm Trees; only shade trees. The City is in the process of applying for other
grants; however, most do not allow for Palm Trees. Commissioner Dressler said this
constitutes unrealized expectations on the part of the residents and asked, through the
City Manager, that Public Works Director Strain call and educate the residents
regarding the trees. Public Works Director Strain explained if a shade tree is destroyed
by a storm it would take four Palm Trees to replace the tree; he would contact the
residents. Commissioner Dressler said Palm Trees were planted as part of the 70tn
Street Traffic Calming Project. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco suggested once the
residents understand the issue they may be flexible. Commissioner Sultanof explained
the County wants hardwood trees that provide a canopy to replace damaged trees.
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Commissioner Sultanof asked how much is being appropriated for District 3 and Public
Works Director Strain said $22,000; for District 2, $11,000. Commissioner Atkins -Grad
said the community recently did some landscaping but did not have proper irrigation,
and questioned the irrigation for the reforestation. Public Works Director Strain said
everything the City puts in is properly irrigated.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco moved out of the regular order of business on the
workshop agenda to take up Item 5.
5. DISCUSSION RE: APPOINTMENT OF TWO VOTING DELEGATES TO THE
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES: Assistant City Manager Phillips appeared and said
this is a request from the national League of Cities for voting delegates for the
conference being held next month. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco called for an
expression of interest and all were in agreement that Commissioner Dressler be the
voting delegate with Commissioner Atkins -Grad the alternate voting delegate.
Commissioner Dressler accepted with the proviso he would be able to fly to the meeting
Friday evening and leave Saturday after the business meeting.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco called for a recess at 11:25 a.m. and reconvened the
workshop meeting at 11:40 a.m. with all present as before.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco questioned Item 6(b) on the consent agenda and said in
the past all Tamarac Schools, including the Charter School had been contacted with
regard to whether they had a need for our surplus computers. Additionally, this year
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco was contacted by Neighbors Assisting Neighbors, who
said they also had a need for computers. I.T. Director Sucuoglu explained as we move
forward with the replacement project, once we determine how many computers are in a
condition to be donated, he will come back before the Mayor and City Commission so
they can decide how best to distribute the computers. Vice Mayor Portner asked if
employees are allowed to avail themselves of these computers and City Manager Miller
said no, and explained there is an employee computer purchase program through which
employees can purchase new equipment that is compatible with the City's existing
equipment. Assistant City Attorney Klahr explained we usually donate surplus
equipment or put it on the market for bid, and employees are prohibited from bidding on
these items.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said the Special Needs Color Guard has been in touch
with her and City staff via Ellen Kleinert, for permission to use the City's logo on T-shirts
and to place wording on a banner as follows: "City of Tamarac, Home of the Special
Needs Color Guard". Assistant City Manager Phillips explained the City's logo may be
used with the express consent of the Mayor and City Commission. Assistant City
Attorney Klahr added pursuant to Statute and Tamarac Code, a written request is
required for authorization by the Mayor and City Commission. Mayor Flansbaum-
Talabisco asked if the T-Shirts will be used specifically for the Macy's Day Parade and
Assistant City Manager Phillips said due to the chilly weather the shirts will most likely
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be worn when the team is out and about. Commissioner Dressler said if appropriate
notice is given to the Mayor and City Commission he is in favor of granting the request.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco asked for an expression of interest to allow the Special
Needs Color Guard to use the City's logo on their shirts and to have the wording on the
banner and shirts, "City of Tamarac, Home of the Special Needs Color Guard". All were
in agreement. Commissioner Sultanof asked if they had requested money from the City
and Assistant City Manager Phillips said it was supported as part of the budget process.
Vice Mayor Portner said last year the Mayor and City Commission approved allowing
employees and spouses to attend the City's Holiday Party at no cost to the employee or
spouse, and requested the same thing be done this year. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco
asked for an expression of interest and all were in agreement.
Vice Mayor Portner said he recently attended a conference in Colorado and spoke of
'311' an Inter -government System. Vice Mayor Portner said he would give the
information to the City Manager so he could discuss with I.T. Director Sucuoglu to see if
it is proper for the City of Tamarac. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said Vice Mayor
Portner always reports on his conferences and she enjoys reading the reports. A lot of
effort goes into them.
e. Item No. 7. AMENDING THE CITY OF TAMARAC CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
CREATING A NEW CHAPTER ENTITLED. "S-2 RECREATIONAL DISTRICT":
(TO2124) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading creating a new chapter within the
City of Tamarac Code of Ordinances entitled, "S-2 Recreational District"; providing for
findings and conclusions evidencing the intent of the city commission to create the
aforesaid zoning category with its attendant uses, responsibilities and opportunities;
providing for definitions; providing for scope; providing for purpose and intent; providing
for multiple zoning requirements; providing for permitted uses; providing for general
regulations; providing for landscape requirements; providing for building/structure
heights; providing for plot size; providing for walls and fences; providing for design
criteria (Case No. 15-Z-06); providing for codification. Deputy City Manager/Interim
Community Development Director Cernech, Michele Mellgren, Michele Mellgren &
Associates, Inc., and Planning and Zoning Manager Ross appeared. Deputy City
Manager/Interim Community Development Director Cernech said creation of an S-2
Recreation District will compliment the S-1 Recreation District and is for resort hotel
development around golf courses in Tamarac. We are not talking about site plans or
specifics today and we will not cross over into a quasi-judicial discussion. We will only
discuss zoning and the concept that brought us to this point. Deputy City
Manager/Interim Community Development Director Cernech discussed the background
relating to the Woodmont Country Club, the concept, obstacles, steps necessary to
qualify for an S-2 zoning designation, definition of resort hotel, why the City of Tamarac
needs a resort hotel designation, development agreements, regulations, landscaping,
parking and design criteria. Vice Mayor Portner questioned optional accommodations
and Ms. Mellgren said there are two categories which are accessories to a prime hotel,
and some are required, such as the bar, fitness center, meeting facilities, office center,
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restaurant, spa, sundry store, and swimming pool. Optional amenities are clothing
store, pro shop, clubhouse facility and jewelry shop. Deputy City Manager/Interim
Community Development Director Cernech explained if there is a golf course, there will
be a pro shop and clubhouse, and this would be a building separate and apart from the
hotel. Vice Mayor Portner questioned single ownership of a resort hotel and Deputy
City Manager/Interim Community Development Director Cernech explained the zoning
ordinance requires single, unified ownership and management, which could be a
partnership, LLC or whatever mechanism is used. The instant problem for Mr. Schmidt
and Dr. Jarmin is that they intend to bring in a management group to manage the hotel
and this will have to be addressed in the Developer's Agreement. Ms. Mellgren added
this will assure that down the road the hotel is not morphed into a condominium. Vice
Mayor Portner questioned language regarding limited property remains in the City for
future development and/or redevelopment and Deputy City Manager/Interim Community
Development Director Cernech said we do not have the ability to build new resort hotel
complexes from the ground up; if we want to accommodate that type of development we
have to look to redevelopment scenarios. Vice Mayor Portner questioned wording
regarding the restaurant and Ms. Mellgren said this precludes fast food or cafeteria style
restaurants. Vice Mayor Portner confirmed wording regarding guest rooms precludes
turning the establishment into a condominium. Assistant City Attorney Klahr explained
in order to legally be able to convert from hotel to condo the property would have to be
rezoned and that rezoning would have to come before the Mayor and City Commission
for approval. Commissioner Dressler thanked staff for the time and effort put into this
ordinance and said it is important that everyone understands this is not specific to
Woodmont; it is to establish a uniform set of guidelines for development of any golf
course or significant open space for the community and is a citywide ordinance.
Commissioner Sultanof explained this is a roadmap. Commissioner Dressler
questioned the wording 'height not to exceed 100 ft.' and asked how the 100' was
decided upon. Deputy City Manager/Interim Community Development Director Cernech
responded 100' was decided upon based on the fact that all S-2 districts will be
immediately adjacent to existing residential communities, and this allows the hotel
developer to come in and build a substantial structure that will be integrated into the
community and not tower over existing buildings. Buildings in other communities were
looked at, and it was decided the naked eye could not discern the difference between
90'-120'; Ms. Mellgren had researched other cities' criteria, and in her professional
opinion said 100' was a good number. Ms. Mellgren added this was based on several
factors; she researched resort hotels in similar situations and tried to come up with a
number that allowed for sufficient size but limited the height of development to being
reasonable and compatible with surrounding residents. The maximum height now
allowable is 40' and we are talking about an additional 60'. Commissioner Dressler
questioned setbacks and Ms. Mellgren explained any resort hotel taller than the
maximum height allowed in the surrounding residential district, must step back one foot
for each foot over 40'. Commissioner Dressler asked if this applies to ancillary
structures also and Ms. Mellgren said ancillary structures can not exceed 50% of the
height of the building. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said in the future it would be a good
idea to have visuals.
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Commissioner Sultanof left the meeting at 12:35 p.m.
Commissioner Dressler asked about the developer's agreement and the process the
developer must go through. Deputy City Manager/Interim Community Development
Director Cernech said the Developer's Agreement has latitude which allows staff to
negotiate with the developer and then it goes to the Mayor and City Commission for
their approval. Commissioner Dressler confirmed the ordinance precludes any
developer coming in to any part of the city without a Developer's Agreement to ask for
S-2 zoning. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco asked what structure Ms. Mellgren saw with
regard to determining the height issue, and said she could not envision the parking as
noted. Ms. Mellgren said the building she had seen was across from the Galleria Mall
on Sunrise Boulevard, but it was not a stepped back building. Mayor Flansbaum-
Talabisco asked for the information by Wednesday. Deputy City Manager/Interim
Community Development Director Cernech said what is required in our existing code for
parking is a 20' setback from residential property, and landscaping and buffers are
required. Ms. Mellgren said the landscaping and buffer in this ordinance references our
B-3 district, which is an intense requirement in our code. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco
asked if other cities have tighter landscaping requirements than Tamarac, and Deputy
City Manager/Interim Community Development Director Cernech said we are
redeveloping existing property and there is existing landscaping around the perimeter;
what is required is beyond what is already there. We can look at the landscaping code
to see if it merits enhancement. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said this ordinance will be
a new tool in our toolbox. This ordinance affects the integrity of neighborhoods that
might be affected. Ms. Mellgren advised the Mayor and City Commission that she has a
conflict Wednesday evening and would have a Senior Planner from her office attend the
commission meeting.
There being no further business, Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco adjourned the workshop
meeting at 12:50 p.m.
Marion Swenson, CIVIC
City Clerk
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