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July 15, 1982
NOTICE
RECONVENED COUNCIL MEETING
There will be a reconvened City Council meeting on Friday, July 16,
1982, at 9:00 A.M., in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 5811 N.W. 88 Avenue,
Tamarac, Florida 33321.
The items remaining from the Council Agenda of July 14, 1982, to be con-
sidered are as follows:
6. Bid Award - Caporella Park - Temp. Reso. #2242 - Discussion and
possible action to award a bid for facilities at Caporella Park.
8. Cypress Creek Commons - Discussion and possible action to com-
pensate the Consulting City Planner for services rendered in
connection with seeking a grant.
12. F.Y. 1980/81 Audit - Discussion and possible action, and report
by Councilman Kravitz, liaison to Auditors (tabled from 6/9/82).
13. Independent Auditor - Discussion and possible action to approve
the services of an auditor for F.Y. 1981/82 financial records
(tabled from 5/26/82).
PUBLIC HEARINGS - 10:00 A.M.
21. F & R Builders, Inc. - Rezoning Petition #10-Z-82 - Temp. Ord.
#991 - Discussion and possible action to rezone lands on the.east
side— of Nob Hill Road, approximately 800-feet south of N.W. 77
Street, from R-4 to B-5, to permit sales facilities and a model
area and to permit future conversion to professional offices.
First Reading.
a) Acceptance of Affidavit of Publication, Affidavit of Posting
and Affidavit of Mailing.
b) Consideration of Application.
22. F & R Builders, Inc. - Rezoning Petition #16-Z-82 - Temp. Ord.
#992 - Discussion and possible action to rezone lands south of
and adjacent to Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall on N.W. 77 Street,
from B-1 to S-1. First Reading.
a) Acceptance of Affidavit of Publication, Affidavit of Posting
and Affidavit of Mailing.
b) Consideration of Application.
23. F & R Builders, Inc. - Rezoning Petition #17-Z-82 - Temp. Ord.
#993 - Discussion and possible action to rezone lands on the
south side of N.J. 77 Street, east of and adjacent to Jehovah Witness
Kingdom Hall, from R-4 to S-1. First Reading.
a) Acceptance of Affidavit of Publication, Affidavit of Posting
and Affidavit of Mailing.
b) Consideration of Application.
25. Zoning Regulations - Temp._Ord. #982 - Discussion and possible
action to amend Chapter 28 of the Code pertaining to height,
plot size, density, floor area, length of structures and setbacks
of residential building or structures in all zoning districts by
providing a composite table of setback lines and miscellaneous
zoning district requirements. First Reading.
Reconvened Council Meeting - 7/16/82
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27. Park and Recreation Land Dedication - Temp. Ord. #990 - Discussion
and possible action to amend Section 20-42 of the Code to provide
for alternative methods of cash payment in lieu of land dedica-
tion. First Reading.
29. Tamarac Plaza (southwest corner of Brookwood Boulevard and McNab
Road) - Temp. Reso. #2268 - Discussion and possible action on
rescission of parking waiver (tabled from 6/23/82).
30. WoodlandsGuntry Club - Revised Site Plan -� Temp .RReso. #2249 -
Discussion and possible action on a revised site plan for parking
lot revisions.
33. Southgate Gardens, Inc. (7300 Southgate Boulevard) - Discussion
and possible action on:
a) Revised site plan for 6-foot high wood shadowbox fence along
the south property line - Temp. Reso. #2261.
b) Acceptance of utility easement for drainage purposes - Temp.
Reso. #2251.
c) Acceptance of utility easement for water purposes - Temp. Reso.
#2252.
d) Acceptance of utility easement for sewer purposes - Temp. Reso:
#2253.
43. Woodmont Tract 60 - Bond Release - Temp. Reso. #2255 Discussion
and possible action on release of a warranty bond posted for public
improvements.
45. Northwood II - Revised Site Plan - Temp. Reso. #2262 - Discussion
and possible action on: -
a) Reflect project phasing
b) Addition of adjacent sidewalks
c) Modifications to the Water and Sewer Developers Agreement
46. Kings Point Professional Plaza - Discussion and possible action on:
a Site Plan - Temp. Reso. #2264.
c) Water and Sewer Developers Agreement.
47.. Drainage Improvements in the City - Discussion and possible action.
REPORTS
48. City Council
49. City Manager
50. City Attorney
51. AGENDI7ED BY CONSENT - Business Uses - Temp. Ord. #967 - Considera-
tion and general discussion concerning amendment of Section 28-171
of the Code pertaining to amusement centers in B-2 and B-3 zoning
districts. First Reading.
Council may consider such other business as may come before it.
The public is invited to attend.
Carol A. Evans
Assistant City Clerk
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July 15, 1982
NOTICE
RECONVENED COUNCIL MEETING
The following two items will be considered to be agendized by majority
consent on Friday, July 16, 1982 at 9:00 A.M. in Council. Chambers of
City Hall, 5811 N.W. 88th Avenue, Tamarac, 33321.
ITEM #20 - Clarification of action concerning GRG Fitness Centers, Inc.
Petition 15-Z-82 - Temp. Reso. 2248 - request for figure
salon in a B-2 zoning district at Mr -Nab Plaza North, 7160
University Drive.
ITEM # - Chef Onecio Perera Restaurant, 6455 W. Commercial Blvd.
Discussion and Possible Action to amend Resolution
No. R-81-161 granting a special exception for on premises
consumption of alcoholic beverages by permitting the transfer
of this license. Temp. Reso #2370.
Council may consider such other business as may come before them.
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City Clerk
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RECONVENED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 16, 1982
TAPE CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Falck called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.
#1 Friday, July 16, 1982, in the Council Chambers
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Mayor Walter W. Falck
Vice Mayor Helen Massaro
Councilman Irving M. Disraelly
Councilman Philip B. Kravitz
Councilman David E. Krantz
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager, Laura Z. Stuurmans
City Attorney, Jon M. Henning
Assistant City Clerk, Carol A. Evans
Secretary, Norma R. Rayman
12. FISCAL YEAR 1980/1981 AUDIT -- Discussion and possible action, and
report by C/M Kravitz, liaison to Auditors.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
ACCEPTED report as
submitted.
C/M Kravitz stated that the City had received a report from the City
Auditors, Alexander Grant & Co. for the period ending September 30th,
1981. The City had also received the regular report, which was in
connection with the audit, dated Play 5th, 1982, with suggestions to
the City in order to keep better internal control.
C/M Kravitz said he felt this report was very important to the City,
since it came from professional people and they could help the City
to keep better records, more up to date records and of course, the
City wants to keep abreast of all these things. In connection with
that, the item that caused the main concern, and the Mayor too was
concerned, with Building Permits.
C/M Kravitz pointed out that as liaison to finance, he looked into
the matter. He had asked the building department clerk to make a
test check of a full month of invoices in connection with building
permits. In order to do that, as he was not familiar with the exact
structure of the building permit rates, he had gone through the
mathematical figures with the clerk and saw how she had arrived at the
figures. He then went through them and although he did find some
minor errors, they were not very significant.
C/M Kravitz said his next step was to ask the auditors, and they
were very cooperative, to send their work papers on what they found
wrong in their test audit on the building permits. There were six
permits involved, two of which were just a matter of the rates being
listed in two different areas with two different rates. He said he
believed those were being corrected now. He added that the auditors
did not feel that it was of such great importance that ,it was of
material factor, but it was listed in this particular report.
C/M Kravitz continued that in going forward with the report, other
things developed and he said he felt that the auditors were lax in
not going deep enough into these items. Some problems should have
been brought to the attention of Council or the City Manager, and
they have never been mentioned. C/M Kravitz said that as to the
action on the report, he did not see anything that he would recommend
at this time, except to Accept the report as submitted and then they
would discuss Item #13 and at that time he would like to go further
into this.
C/M Kravitz MOVED that they ACCEPT the Auditor's Supplemental Report,
and the Report for the .Fiscal Period. C/M Krantz SECONDED.
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ALL VOTED AYE
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V/M Massaro said she wished to add something to Item #12 before they
went into the discussion on Item #13. She said that this was a matter
on which she felt very strongly. In connection with the services of
Alexander Grant & Co., she said she thought that Council was familiar
with the problems that the City was having daily with just about each
and every account that the City has. She added that concerning the
developers agreements, every time Council tries to get anything approved,
they find that they have to go back and check to see where they stand
as far as the finances are concerned, whether commitments have been met.
She added that she felt that the City Auditors have a strong responsibi-
lity in not having monitored anything regarding those monies.
V/M Massaro said that from the very beginning when.the City had acquired
the Utility and when the City had to go into these various agreements,
because of some that existed, and some new ones that had to be met, if
someone did not monitor them, there would have been tremendous losses,
and she did not know if there have been because staff is still researching
all accounts. She said that she had dealt long enough with auditors and
accountants to know that when something new comes up, the auditors discuss
it and decide that certain procedures are needed, and they advise as to
what procedures should be set up. She said that the City's auditors have
never done this and she had!.told Mr. Emmer that she thought that they had
a strong responsibility there and she did not think that they had done
their job.
13. INDEPENDENT AUDITOR - Discussion and possible action to approve
the services of an auditor for F.Y. 1931/82 financial records.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
TABLED awaiting Memo
from C/M Kravitz by
July 31, 1982 at which
time a special meeting will.
be called.
C/M Kravitz stated that the Council had interviewed seven accounting
firms including Alexander Grant & Co. and all of these firms in his
opinion, would be capable of handling the City's audit. He said they
were all of national importance and they all have been doing municipal
work and he believed that some of them are more familiar with what the
City requires, and therefore should be given more cognizance than the
other accounting firms. He said that at this point, he is not exactly
the happiest with the information that he got from Alexander Grant &
Co.'s audit, as to what he would like to get or what he would find
desirable.
C/M Kravitz made a MOTION to TABLE in selecting an auditor for the
next Council Meeting which would be July 28, 1982. He added that
Council would have time to reconsider and choose an auditor of their
choice. V/M Massaro SECONDED.
VOTE:
C/M Disraelly said that he voted
going on for many months, and he
accomplish. He did not know what
would have two weeks from today.
C/M
Krantz
- NAY
C/M
Kravitz
- AYE
C/M
Disraelly
- NAY
V/M
Massaro
- AYE
Mayor Falck
-- NAY
NAY specifically because this has been
did not know what two more weeks would
other evidence or indications they
C/M Kravitz answered that he was working on certain things that would
affect the report. He said he had promised Council a written report
and he would have the report ready shortly so Council could decide for
themselves. He added that he was not making any recommendations or
saying who he thought the auditor should be, but leaving it open and
giving Council all the facts.
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C/M Krantz said the reason for his NAY vote was that he would
not be present at the next City Council meeting and he thought
they should have is full complement of Councilmen there, this
way it would only be four members and that might pose some
problems.
Mayor Falck suggested that the information from C/M Kravitz
should be submitted to Council before C/M Krantz leaves. He
added that the report should be distributed so that C/M Krantz
will have an opportunity to indicate his ideas on the subject.
C/M Kravitz said they would have that by Wednesday, July 21 at
the latest. Mayor Falck said when the report was ready and
it warranted a special meeting, he would call a special meeting.
C/M Kravitz MOVE to TABLE this item for a. special meeting to be
called pending distribution of report no later than July 21, 1982.
V/M Massaro SECONDED.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
6. BID AWARD - CAPORELLA PARK - Temp. Reso. #2242 - Discussion and
possible action to award a bid for facilities at Caporella Park.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
TABLED for a meeting
not later than 7/28/82.
Jon Henning read the resolution by title only. The City Manager
said that Council had received from staff a break -down of the
items that were requested in the bid package, the various
contractors and the proposal by staff breaking the bid to two
separate vendors and also providing a portion of the work that
they felt could be done by Public Works.
The City Manager added that since they have prepared this, they
have considered again the possibility of some additional work
being performed by the Public Works Dept. Since they are still
reviewing that now, and they have sufficient time under the bid
commitment by these vendors, she asked that the item be Tabled
to the meeting July 28, 1982.
V/M Massaro MOVED that this item be TABLED to the meeting July
28, 1982. She felt that they had some very valid points there.
C/M Krantz SECONDED.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
C/M Disraelly added that although Council had moved to table
to the meeting of the 28th, if there was a special meeting
would this item be ready before because of the time element
involved.
V/M Massaro amended her MOTION to TABLE for a meeting not later
than July 28, 1982. C/M Krantz SECONDED.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
8. CYPRESS CREEK COMMONS - Discussion and possible action to
compensate the Consulting City Planner for services rendered
in connection with seeking a grant.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED payment of
$143.00, other monies
to be paid if and when
grant is awarded.
C/M Disraelly said he brought this up at the last meeting because
it was his understanding that payment to Mr. Rubin had been dis-
cussed, that at the end of the time period he would be paid out
of the grant, based on the figures given to Council in the pre-
paration of this entire project.
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C/M Disraelly continued that then the question arose about making
the model and the engineering work that was involved with that,
the sketches and so forth. Fie said he thought that they had come
up with a figure of $700.00 that would be given to the City Planner
for that project, if the project did not go through. C/M Disraelly
said at least the City Planner would have been recompensed for out
of pocket expenses and time involved in the preparation of the
design that he had created for presentation to Council, the slide
presentation and the fact that it was presented.to the South
Florida Water Management District.
He said that there could be a long time element involved in getting
that grant and meanwhile the City Planner has had considerable out
of pocket expenses in the preparation of the model. He added that
it seemed to him that to be fair and equitable, that cost of $700.00
should not be held in abeyance since it is out of pocket money for
him. He continued that this way if the grant was awarded in October,
November or December and the City got the monies piece meal, he
would not have to wait until then to get his out of pocket monies.
C/M Disraelly stated that the City Planner had done the work and
has made an excellent presentation, both to Council and to the
South Florida Water Management District and he has had these out
of pocket expenses. C/M Disraelly MOVED that the City pay the City
Planner $700.00 and if the City gets the grant, it will have been
reimbursed.
C/M Kravitz added that he was a little confused on this issue.
He said he was working from memory only and to the best of his
knowledge, he remembered this coming before Council, a statement
was made that in the event that the grant was not given to the City
or that the City would not use the grant, there would be no fees
involved. He said that if there are monies due, he would like to
see them paid but he thought it would be advisable to know whether
Council had said there would be no expenses involved in the event
that the grant was not given.
V/M Massaro said that she had discussed this with the City Planner
briefly and he did acknowledge that he would not get paid until
the grant was awarded. V/M Massaro said the City Planner had said
there was some discussion between him and C/M Disraelly about the
additional costs for the model. She said she could understand
that there could be additional cost if there was a fee established
for the first part, and she did not believe that there ever really
was a fee established for the first part. She continued that she
had not questioned it because it was rather indefinite as to how
much time it would take and that could be established later.
V/M Massaro continued that the City Planner showed her the out of
pocket expenses, and it was in the neighborhood of $100.00 and
change. The City Planner informed her that it was $143.00. She
said that she felt that the out of pocket expenses were not really
something that he should bear the burden of and the rest should go
as was agreed upon and it had been agreed by Council that he should
get the out of pocket money, $143.00, but as far as the labor was
concerned, she did not think he should be paid immediately as he
gets his regular salary. She said it was extra work and he realized
he would not get paid for that immediately and hopefully he will
be properly compensated for it.
Mayor'Falck asked for a second to C/M Disraelly's Motion. The
MOTION died for the lack of a second.
V/M Massaro P40VED that the out of pocket expenses incurred by Mr.
Rubin in the amount $143.00 for the model, be paid and the other
money for whatever labor he has done be paid at the time of the
grant, if the City gets the grant, as was originally agreed to.
C/M Krantz SECONDED.
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C/M Disraelly added that the travel time to the South Florida
Water Management District of Palm Beach was not put in for pay-
ment and he thought that this was a cost and it might have
a serious affect on anyone wanting to do work for the City.
He said that it was something to be paid for out of pocket
expenses, but there was also something to be said for the travel
that was done, for the work that was done, for the hours that
were put into it, which were on free time, not compensated for
by the City and this was not taken into consideration. Fie added
that Council did have to consider that it is more than pocket
expenses, because there was no reason that that model had to be
made and there was no reason for the slide presentation having
to be made.
C/M Disraelly said, he was sure the record would reflect that at
a prior meeting, Council had indicated that they thought the
figure that was originally proposed was too low and should have
been raised in order to be sure that City was adequately covered
for various expenses. He said he thought it unfair not to
consider the hours and time and travel that was also put into
this.
V/M Massaro added that the hours and time will be all be considered
by Mr. Rubin when he submits his bill, if and when they get the
grant. She added that that was the agreement and she did not
think Council has a right to do any different.
VOTE: C/M Krantz - AYE
C/M Kravitz - AYE
C/M Disraelly - NAY
V/M Massaro - AYE
Mayor Falck - AYE
Richard Rubin thanked the Council for the payment of the invoices.
20. GRG FITNESS CENTERS, INC. - Temp..Reso. #2248 - Granting a
Special -Exception - Discussion and possible action.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
Item reconsidered and
TABLED to meeting of
7/28/82.
Jon Henning stated that he was concerned with this because there
were certain details which Council may wish to consider and
probably did consider brieflv in their discussion as
to the overall plan that was presented to the City Council. He
added that he thought it was clear in the plan that it is for
one sex, either male or female,at this health fitness place and
also there were. hours mentioned, closing hour of 9:00 P.M and
that was not addressed in the motion. He said he did not know
if Council wished to impose an hour of closing• There was also
a question of transferability which is usually addressed, and
there was no mention particularly made as to whether the exception
will be transferable either from this location or to a subsequent
owner.
Jon Henning said he felt that legally it would be appropriate
since Council was meeting today, to readdress this issue to
clarify the granting of the special exception, if that is of
continued interest or desire, and possibly to invite the petition-
er back again to address these issues or others that Council may
wish to discuss with him.
V/M Massaro MOVED that this item be agendized for reconsideration.
C/M Kravitz SECONDED.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
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V/M Massaro said that in all fairness to C/M Disraelly who made
the motion, that in listening to the tape she heard very distinctly
he was intending to further clarify that motion, but the second was
very fast, and it seemed like it was just dropped there. She said
that she checked some of the statements that were made, she did not
think that anyone meant to deceive, but nevertheless, she has not
been able to substantiate some of these statements. She said she
thought that further clarification is certainlyneeded here and
she MOVED that this item be TABLED to the next regular meeting 40-
that everything can be checked out and determined properly.
Mayor Falck questioned whether V/M Massaro meant statements made
by the Council. She answered that she had meant statements made
by the Applicant. She said there were contradictory statements
made and statements that she has not been able to check out. She
added that did not mean that these people's intentions were not
good, it is just that she has not been able to have these things
checked out, and Council needs the time to get all the proper
answers so i_hat t1iey can make t:leir own judgment as to what to
do in this matter.
C/M Krantz SECONDED.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AXE
Richard Rubin said that during a Site Review this morning, he
found discrepancies between the concept plan on file on this
project and the way the existing space is laid out. He added
that he had requested the architect.to clarify which way it
will finally be built, the way it is laid out and built now,
or the way it is on the concept plan, and to submit new drawings
to Council.
C/M Disraelly added that on a Special Exception, the Concept
Plan is required and the ultimate plan must follow the Concept
Plan.
C/M Krantz added that what Mr. Rubin was saying substantiated
the Motion. V/M Massaro said she had not gone into all the
details as she did not feel that was necessary, but certainly
they do have to submit a new concept plan to Council.
Ronald Kall, architect, said that at the Planning and Zoning meeting,
he had specifically asked_ Mr. Rubin. what .-his definition of the-.
concept: ,plan was, and -he said it was detailed for him -at that
time, that the Concept plan should include all the elements
interior to the structure that they planned on putting in there.
He added that the particular arrangement was of no consequence as
long as they had supplied documentation that they were not going
to put in a juice bar, they were not going to put in swimming pool
or the elements they were going to put in there.
Ronald Kall added that since that meeting with Planning and Zoning
they are still rearranging the interior areas of the structure,
but basically or essentially,the elements that Council has seen on
the concept plan are the elements they are supplying, an excercise
room, a sauna, a steam bath, lockers,etc. He added that if he
needed to supply Council with another concept plan to further
detail that element, he was not sure whether the term concept plan
was what they meant.
Mayor Falck suggested that he work that out with Mr. Rubin.
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53. CHEF ONECIO PERERA RESTAURANT - Temp. Reso. #2370 - Granting.
a Special Exception for Alcoholic Beverages. Discussion and
possible action.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
AgLandized by Consent
(See Page lg)
Jon Henning asked that this be agendized by consent as he was
awaiting a resolution on this item and it should be brought
before Council shortly.
C/17 Krantz MOVED to Agendize Item #53. V/1•4 Massaro SECONDED.
45. NORTHWOOD II - Revised Site Plan - Temp._ Reso. #2262 -
Discussion and possible action on:
a) Reflect project phasing
b) Addition of adjacent sidewalks
c) Modifications to the Water and Sewer Developers Agreement
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
a) and b) APPROVED with
stipulation that all fees
due be paid by 7/19/82.
c) APPROVED subject to
all payments including
guaranteed revenues will be
effective this date.
RESO. NO. R-82--_1fZ PASSED.
Julian Bryan, representing Northwood II, stated that this item
had been brought back before Council for two reasons. One was
a written request from Mr. Foy of the City Engineering Depart-
ment, that Northwood II add some adjacent off -site sidewalk on
Southgate Boulevard, which has been completed, and on 100th
Avenue, which has been committed to and bonded in an off --site
road agreement with the County. He added that the two sidewalks
are on the site plan and it is a five foot concrete sidewalk.
Mr. Bryan said they felt it necessary to add an additional
change to the phasing plan in hopes that Council will consider
an amendment to the Water and Sewer Developers Agreement.
This agreement would encompass only Phase I, which will be
57 1/2 E.R.C.s. He added that this was an area on the Phasing
Plan that he has delineated and it is Phase I..,and the southern
55 units of residential development,and 2 1/2 E.R.C.s required
for'the clubhouse, which has already been completed.
Mr. Bryan added that all site improvements were in on this tract.
They were the underground water, sewer, paving, drainage, grading
throughout the entire tract as were the improvements subject to
an agreement 1 1/2 yrs. ago,.when they installed augmentation drainage
Mr. Bryan continued that what they were seeking now was an approval
of a revised site plan that would add those two sidewalks, would
amend the phasing lines to bring it into conformance with what
actually has been constructed on the property and the requirements
of the City's new phasing regulations under Ordinance 81-53 and
seek additionally an amendment to the water and sewer agreement.
He added that they had met with the City Attorney and with the
Vice Mayor and he believed they were significantly in agreement
on all of the terms of the water and sewer agreement.
V/M Massaro said that this agreement dated back to the original
agreement or a provision has to be made in it because of the
guaranteed revenues. She checked the agreement and could not
see where that had been done. She saw that most everything had
been taken care of, but the guaranteed revenues on those units
have got to be according to the original agreement.
Jon. Henning asked if Mr. Bryan.would explain to Council his
understanding of Paragraph 4 on Page 3, where they have amended
the language to read, "developer agrees to pay all the units
recited in Paragraph K, no later than 60 days from the execution
of this agreement."
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Mr. Bryan said he had spoken with Mr. Kommer after the meeting with
the Vice Mayor and City Attorney and he had agreed to pay the
guaranteed revenues on the occupied units beginning immediately
with the execution of this agreement. There were 19 of the 57 1/2
units that were occupied and they would be paying their own water
and sewer assessments. He added that this was in conflict with what
he had stated in their proposal, which was that those guaranteed
revenues would begin in nine months. He said they were trying to
project it reasonably and in anticipation of this year's sales
season, if there is such a thing. He added that they recognized
the problem that Council might have with that as it relates to the
City's bonding requirements.
Mr. Bryan agreed that that paragraph could be changed and Mr.
Henning can certainly do that and those would commence with the
approval by Council or with the passage of the Resolution. The
City Attorney questioned if that would be Phase I only and Mr.
Bryan said that was correct.
V/M Massaro said she wished to clarify this, what Mr. Bryan was
saying was that it would be triggered if and when the Council
approved it. If they approved it today, that would trigger it.
V/M Massaro suggested that something be done about getting the
agreements signed properly, because some of the paragraphs state
that certain things occur from the date of the signed agreement.
Mr. Bryan informed V/M Massaro that there were some agreements
signed by the developer and then it was quite a bit of time before
it came before Council or was signed. He added that this was also
because of changes in the agreement or they were in Mr. Birken's
office. 'Mr. Bryan said there would be some question then of what
the anniversary date would be by virtue of that. V/M Massaro added
that what she wanted was when Council approved it. She wanted
absolutely no question that it should be date of approval and not
the date of the signing and then there would be no problems.
Jon Henning suggested that the contract recite that it be effective
retroactively to the point of the Resolution being passed. He said
he thought that was the intention of Council. C/M Disraelly added
that all future agreements say, "on passage of the Resolution".
C/M Disraelly pointed out that Mr. Bryan had not filled in the amount
on Page 3. Mr. Bryan said he did not fill that in because in the
standard agreement, that is the total amount of ERCs in the Phase
times the connection charge. In this case some of the connections
have already been prepaid, 47 of the 57 1/2 units have been prepaid,
therefore, he guessed that the number that would go in there would
be 10 1/2 times whatever the City receives per unit.
C/M Disraelly asked if they had a reserve for the entire project?
Mr. Bryan said they would not by execution of this agreement. Under
the Phasing concept they would not, they would have to come back to
Council with a subsequent date. C/M Disraelly pointed out that
originally when it was brought before Council as one site plan, they
had not reserved any capacity then. Mr. Bryan said they had executed
an agreement that was for the entire 171 units and it did contemplate
reserving units. They were paying interest and have been paying
interest for two years, on the basis of taking down 171 units. He
added that regrettably the market has not allowed that to occur. He
said they had been paying interest all this time, but by virtue of
this agreement, they would not be paying on the remaining units,
interest or guaranteed revenues, because they would not be entitled
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to those units until or unless they came in with .a separate agreement
for that particular phase, which would have to be Phase II. C/M
Disraelly said that if Council declared a moratorium, then they could
not go beyond the 47 units or 57 1/2 units. Mr. Bryan said that was
precisely correct and they recognized that fact.
V/M Massaro said she wanted him to understand that if any interest
has been prepaid on units that are now being eliminated, there is
no credit. Mr. Bryan said he did understand that. She also pointed
outthat the amount for water and sewer was incorrect as it says
$900.00 and it is supposed to be $1,000.00. Mr. Bryan said he
understood that.
Mr. Bryan apologized for the error as it was an original agreement
which was subsequently amended to read $1,000.00 a unit of which a
portion is paid to them.
,Ion Henning explained that there was only one agreement so far in
this matter, and that is the agreement which Council has before
them. It was delayed in transmitting to Council in the packet because
of the discussions that were had with the Vice Playor and also his
concern that he not put his approval on it until these matters are
resolved. He said he was hoping to resolve these matters this
morning, and he finally had copies given to Council.
V/M Massaro added that in the agreement, the interest amount of
$10.50 a month has to be changed also as that was based on the
$900.00 figure. It becomes $11.67. Mr. Bryan said that those
would be computed on 10 1/2 units,the difference between those
that have been paid for and the balance remaining.
V/M Massaro said that another thing that has to be verified and
that was monies that are due the City have already been paid.
V/M Massaro added that for this approval to be valid, Mr. Bryan
had to come in Monday and pay all the interest charges. Mayor
Falck stated that they just have to do whatever was required in
order to get the approval.
C/M Disraelly asked if the hydrant on the Site Plan for Phase I
in front of Building 114, will be installed. Mr. Bryan informed
him that that had already been installed.
V/M Massaro MOVED the ADOPTION of Temp. Reso. #2262, which reflects
the Revised Site Plan for Northwood II. C/M Disraelly SECONDED.
V/M Massaro said the modification she would like to make to the
MOTION was whatever fees are due must be into the City on Monday.
She added that Mr. Henning will see that the corrections are made
on the Water and Sewer Agreement. C/M Disraelly added that the
payment of all fees recognized as being effective this date,
including guaranteed revenues.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
V/M Massaro MOVED the APPROVAL of the Water and Sewer Developers
Agreement under Temp. Reso. #2262, the Revised Northwood II Site
Plan, subject to the corrections that have been discussed at this
meeting. C/M Krantz SECONDED.
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ALL VOTED AYE
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30. WOODLANDS COUNTRY CLUB - REVISED SITE PLAN -- Temp. Reso. #2249 -
Discussion and possible action on a revised site plan for parking
lot revisions.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED Tem Reso. #2249
RESO. NO. R--82-Z2:�p —PASSED.
Mr. Alan Bernstein, Chairman of the House Committee, Woodlands Country
Club, said that the addition was a fairly simple one, adding approxi-
mately 50 feet to an existing parking lot in the direction of the
Country Club. He continued, pointing to the site plan, that the area
is outlined heavily and the notes that he has circled, are the notes
that are new. The Plan is the Plan that was originally submitted at
the time the Country Club was expanded approximately 3 years ago. He
added that that plan has now been modified to show the additional
parking in that area.
He continued that these changes have been made to accommodate the
great number of cars that are there in season. He said that they
had had too many minor accidents and this change was primarily for
safety. It had been reviewed by Planning and it was reviewed by
the City Engineer.
C/M Disraelly pointed out that the plan showed parking in the
driveway. He questioned whether they used this for only overflow
parking. Mr. Bernstein said that was correct, there were various
other overflow parking shown on the plan in different areas that
they do not use ordinarily, but when it gets jammed up, they have to
use every available space.
C/M Disraelly said he brought it up because the City Ordinance does
require handicapped spaces, Mr. Bernstein said that would not
affect this as this was valet parking, 100% valet parking.
Jon Henning read the resolution by title only. C/P1 Disraelly MOVED
the ADOPTION of Temp. Reso. #2249. C/11 Krantz SECONDED.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
21. F & R BUILDERS, INC. - REZONING PETITION #10-Z-82 - Temp. Ord.
#991 - Discussion and possible action to rezone lands on the
east side of Nob Hill Road, approximately 800 feet south of
NW 77th Street, from R-4 to B-5, to permit sales facilities and
a model area and to permit future conversion to professional
offices. First Reading.
a) Acceptance of Affidavit of Publication, Affidavit of Posting
and Affidavit of Mailing.
b) Consideration of Application.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
a) ACCEPTED Affidavits
b) ADOPTED Temp, Ord. #991
on first reading, as amended.
C/M Disraelly said that Council had a letter from the City Clerk
indicating that ads had been run, and he MOVED the ACCEPTANCE of
the Affidavit of Publication, Posting and Mailing. C/M Krantz
SECONDED.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
Richard Rubin said that the application was for a parcel of 2.04
acres that is being rezoned in accordance with Stipulation #13,
which has been reviewed by the Broward
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Planning Council and they have been informed that Council has also
initiated the change of the Land Use Plan to reflect that this
parcel will be commercial in use as the B-5 is a commercial business
district. Therefore, this will be in conformance with the Amended
Land Use Plan. He added that the Planning Commission voted in favor
of the proposed rezoning.
Mayor Falck opened the Public Hearing.
Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Martin were representing Kingdom Hall Jehovah
Witness on 77th Street. Mr. Sawyer said they were not protesting
any of the. changes from R-4 to B-5. He said that when they had
purchased the land from Leadership, Bob Schultz, there were
supposed to be apartments and townhouses, which they had agreed
to, and across on 77th Street, next to the waterway was a 7 acre
park and on the left hand side going west on 77th Street, was
another 3 acre park. He continued that since then, they found
that Woodmont Country Club is putting in Soccer Fields and tennis
courts across the road from Kingdom Hall. Mr. Sawyer said that
they would then be surrounded by recreational and business.
Mr. Sawyer said he felt when they had purchased the 2 acres, two
years ago, that they would more or less not have these kinds of
things taking place. When they had built the building, Council
had requested that they put a lake in the back, which they did and
the lake is 14 feet deep. He added that the Council had requested
that they put hedges all around the 2 acres, which they did. He
said that if there were recreational areas in the back and he would
request that the developers put up a fence.
Mr. Sawyer sited an incident in Miami where a youngster had climbed
a 5 foot fence and drowned in the pool. They had sued the owners
for several hundred thousand dollars. He would not like to see
that happen here.
He continued that there would probably be more noise with recreat-
ional facilities in back of them which would not affect them too
much, but he said he would like to be protected against law suits.
Mr. Sawyer suggested that the contractor put up a five foot fence.
Mr. Rubin said he wished to respond to Mr. Sawyer, as he knew he
has worked hard with the City in the past. He pointed out on the
plan, that to the west, there would be a wall constructed by that
developer. He added that to the south side the owner plans to
construct a theatre, but it will not be active recreation. There
will not be children playing in that area. He added that the
rezoning that they were hearing now was for the parcel that is
over 500 feet away from Kingdom Hall, facing Nob Hill Road. Mr.
Rubin said Mr. Sawyer was actually concerned with the next item.
Mr. Rubin suggested that Kingdom Hall get together with the
developers to see what the overall plans are.
Mr. Holland stated that there would not be any children there.
He added that this would be a retirement community. It is their
intention to construct a wall on the south property line. The
roadway will be on the east property line.
Mayor Falck closed the Public Hearing.
V/M Massaro asked Mr. Henning if all they were acting on now,
irrespective of the wordage, was the rezoning to B-5, and not
approving anything more than that right now. Mr. Henning said
if Council would notice Ord. #991, which action takes place, is
ordained by the Council in Section 1, to rezone from R-4 to B-5.
V/M Massaro said that this goes on to say, "and a -model area and
to allow for future conversion to professional offices".
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V/M Massaro said that they were incorporating a lot into that title.
She said she thought all that should be in the title, should be
rezoning of certain real property from R-4 to B--5. Mr. Henning said
that if Council wished to restrict the title, that could be done.
He added that the trouble with titles is usually that they are not
expansive enough. There is rarely a complaint that the title is too
explanatory. He added that the meat of the ordinance, what is
ordained by it, is simply stated in Section 1, which states it is
hereby rezoned from R--4 to B-5. He said if Council felt more
comfortable at this time striking certain phrases, he saw no problem
with that.
C/M Disraelly MOVED to ADOPT Temp. Ord. #991, Petition 10-Z-82,
striking from the title the words "in order to permit sales facilities
and a model area and allow for future conversion to professional
offices". C/12 Disraelly read the ordinance by title only. V/M
Massaro SECONDED and added the words "as amended" to the MOTION.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
22. F & R BUILDERS, INC. - REZONING PETITION #16-Z-82 - Temp. #992 -
Discussion and possible action to rezone lands south ^of and
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adjacent to Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall on N.W. 77th Street,
from B-1 to S-1. First Reading.
a) Acceptance of Affidavit of Publication, Affidavit of Posting,
and Affidavit of Mailing.
b) Consideration of Application.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
a) ACCEPTED Affidavits
b) ADOPTED Temp. Ord. #992
on First Reading.
C/M Disraelly MOVED the ACCEPTANCE of the Affidavit of Publication,
Posting and Mailing as he had the information from the City Clerk.
C/M Krantz SECONDED.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
Jon Henning read the ordinance by title only. Mayor Falck stated
that this was the item that Mr. Sawyer had been referring to. Mr.
Rubin said that this was a parcel that was being rezoned from
Commercial to Open space for the purpose of a theatre which should
be better land use for the church than the commercial use. It has
also been noted in Stipulation #13, that the City Council voted to
amend the Land Use Plan to reflect this parcel as open space which
is consistent with Broward County Planning Council's requirements.
The Planning Commission heard this item on June 28, and voted
unanimously in favor of the rezoning.
Mayor Falck opened the Public Hearing. No one wished to be heard
and Mayor Falck closed the Public Hearing.
V/M Massaro MOVED the ADOPTION of Tem . Ord. #992 on First Reading.
C/M Disraelly SECONDED.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
23. F & R BUILDERS, INC. - REZONING PETITION #17--Z-82 - Temp. Ord.
4993 - Discussion and possible action to rezone lands on the
south side of N.W. 77th Street, east of and adjacent to Jehovah
Witness Kingdom Hall, from R-4 to S--l. First Reading.
a) Acceptance of Affidavit of Publication, Affidavit of Posting,
and Affidavit of Mailing.
b) Consideration of Application.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
a) ACCEPTED Affidavits
b) ADOPTED Temp. Ord. #993
on First Reading.
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C/M Disraelly MOVED the ACCEPTANCE of the Affidavit of Publication,
Posting and Mailing as .he has the information from the City Clerk.
C/M Krantz SECONDED.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
Jon Henning read the Ordinance by title only.
Mayor Fal.ck opened the Public Hearing. No one wished to be heard
and he closed the Public Hearing.
C/M Disraelly MOVED the ADOPTION of
Temp. Ord.
#993, Rezoning
_Ord. #9
Petition #17-Z-82 on First Reading.C/M SECONDED.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
46. KINGS POINT PROFESSIONAL PLAZA - Discussion and possible action
on: a) Site Plan - Temp. Reso. #2264
c) Water and Sewer Developers Agreement
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
a) and c ) TABLED to
a meeting not later
than July 28, 1982.
V/M Massaro said she had certain concerns on this item, one of which
was the manner in which the CIAC payments are to be made to the City.
The City should have a letter from the Marmon Group stating that they
had received the monies. She added that if they did not have this
letter, the City should be collecting the full amount. V/M Massaro
stated that the City has no right to take a partial payment without
having the full amount on hand, unless they have gotten a letter say-
ing that Marmon has been paid.
Futhermore, she said that she had strong objection to doing anything
with this project until they resolve the fee question on the site
beautification. V/M Massaro indicated that Mr. Holland had said he
would like to pay this under protest and then resolve the issue. She
said she did not feel this was the way Council should handle this and
they were under Court Order and have certain requirements that have
to be met. It was difficult enough to work with these requirements
without getting involved any further. She said that if Mr. Holland
feels that there is a question about it, they should resolve the
question before the Council takes action. Certainly they should be
able to resolve it in time for the next regular meeting.
Mr. Holland said that he had with him a check in the amount of
$1145.00. V/11 Massaro informed him that was not enough as the fee
was $1,000.00 per unit, and part of that was due to the Marmon
Group. Mr. Holland pointed out that they had already signed an
agreement and it is not $1,000.00 per unit, but an amount less than
that, adding that the City had already received monies from them.
V/M Massaro said that all this was given to Council late and they
have been in meetings since then, and to check all these things
out has been impossible. They did check out the $130.00 fee that
was found in the Stipulation that their particular tract was
covered. She added that not all tracts were covered, but that
particular tract was. She said that all the work involved checking
each individual tract, each individual stipulation and getting it
a day before the Council meeting was very difficult.
She added that the $1,145.00 would be the City's portion, providing
the other monies were paid. She said she did not know if they were
paid until Marmon sends the form they usually send on all the
projects stating they did receive monies or that monies were still
due on this particular project.
Mr. Holland questioned what that had to do with him as he was giving
the City a check for the amount that was due them. V/M Massaro
informed him that the City was responsible for the full amount.
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Mx. Holland stated that this was the first time this had come up
and this was their third site plan. V/M Massaro said what had
come up was that Marmon had indicated that they had not received
monies on certain projects, and she was not saying that it was
his, but the responsibility falls on the City's lap. Mr. Holland
said that they had a contractual obligation to pay them, and they
have made all the payments.
V/M Massaro added that there was a contractual obligation on the
City's part too. She added that the City was not allowed to
release anything until they had a letter from Marmon stating that
all payments had been made; it was the City's obligation to make
sure that all payments had been made, otherwise they are respons-
ible for the payments. She suggested that Mr. Holland could pay
the City and they would pay Marmon.
V/M Massaro said that had already come up and Marmon had said the
City had released ERCs to people and they -were not paid. She
added that in the City's agreement with them, when they close all
this, the City is responsible because the City is not to give out
anything until they have a letter from Marmon.
Mr. Holland questioned if this would be something that would come
up on all future site plans. V/M Massaro said that it would be.
Mr. Holland reiterated that they had paid their fees. V/M Massaro
said she had to have it in writing from Marmon. Mr. Holland said
he would get the letter to Council. He said it was very important
to him to get the site plan approved before Council went on vacation.
V/M Massaro said she was willing to Move with the Plat, which she
felt was more important to them because they could not do anything
with the site plan until the Plat is approved downtown. C/M
Disraelly pointed out that the Plat had been approved at the
previous meeting. V/M Massaro said that the two weeks would not
matter to them.
Mr. Holland said two weeks would not matter, but because of the
vacations, it might run into two weeks and a month and that would
matter. V/M Massaro said that she intended to resolve these
issues and do whatever needs to be done.
V/M Massaro said the City Attorney had.suggested that the City
collect the full amount. She said if this was going to delay
Mr. Holland he could pay and the City in turn would pay Marmon.
She added that she was not trying to throw road blocks.
Mr. Holland said that there were problems with the Developers
Agreemeht that he would like to straighten out. V/M Massaro
informed him that Council had not gotten that until 2 minutes
ago. She added that they still had not straightened out the
Beautification Fees. She said that this was only one of a
mass of projects and whatever was done now, they will have to
live with.
V/M Massaro said she was talking about total required beautification.
She said she felt if they wanted to put in more than was required,
she was not looking for extra fees, she was interested in the amount
that was required.
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C/M Disraelly asked Mr. Henning to clarify for him, if they
are required to have 100 trees and they put in 200 trees,
they can present a cost in 2 phases, one that is required
and one we do not care about.
Jon Henning said the specific provisions that fees would be
assessed, or could be assessed for only required beautifi-
cation is specified in the Court Order. Jon Henning added
that Council was in agreement as to those lands covered by
the Court Order. He said he was not offering any interpre-
tations of any other ordinances at this time.
Mr. Rubin added that he would like to clear up one item on
the water and sewer developers agreement. He understood
from talking with the City Engineer that F & R Builders are
revising the engineering drawings on this project, Kings
Point, which will perhaps require the rewriting of the water
and sewer developers agreement, so that the City is aware of
what their ultimate needs are, on that site. Mr. Holland
stated that the drawings were submitted first thing this
morning. Mr. Rubin pointed out that this was something that
could be answered clearly at the next meeting; unfortunately,
they did not have the information on hand right now.
V/M Massaro MOVED that this item be. TABLED to not later than
the next regular meeting. C/M Disraelly SECONDED.
Mayor Falck mentioned that when things were ready to go, they
would agendize them and get them out of the way. C/M Disraelly
said that was why he had asked to change the motion to say not
later than so that it could come in on a special meeting.
Mr. Holland stated that they had not heard what his thoughts
were as far as landscape fees were concerned. The City Attorney
said he thought they were in agreement on .the fees. Mr. Holland
said he felt that the only fees for landscaping that they should
pay were the grassing in the public right-of-way, pursuant to
Chapter 24. On March 17th of this year, he had addressed a
letter to the City Attorney requesting his interpretation of
this and he forwarded it to the then City Attorney on March 23rd
and subsequent to that time, he has received no answer. He said
he then followed it up with another letter to Mr. Keating
requesting his review and he has not heard anything as yet.
V/M Massaro suggested that the way to handle this was to have a
meeting as soon as possible, the early part of the week, and
start discussion on this, with Mr. Henning and Mr. Holland and
herself, and at that time, a memo can go out as to the interpre-
tation as she sees it, and if Mr. Henning agrees or disagrees,
he will express himself and Mr. Holland will have the opportunity
to meet with any member of Council that he chooses so that there
is no delay and so that Council can move forward with this. She
said she did not think that they could resolve this at this
meeting.
Mr. Holland reiterated that his understanding on the landscaping
fees, was that the only landscaping items that would be included,
would be items that occur within the public right-of-way. He
added that for any private on -site landscaping, the fees would be
paid at the time of building permitting, to the building dept.
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Therefore, he said, they have included in their engineering
cost estimate, the projected cost of the landscaping within
the public right-of-way. He added that they had no question
about that whatsoever, it has been included and any discuss-
ions prior to the approval of this site plan have no place
before the Council, since the fees will be paid at the
building.permit time.
V/M Massaro said there was a statement on one of the documents
that says that they would be paying to the Building Department
the on -site beautification fees under protest. She said this
would have to be cleared up before she had anything to do with
approving anything further.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
53. CHEF ONECIO PERERA RESTAURANT - Temp. Reso. #2370 -
Discussion and possible action on Special Exception for
transfer of license for alcoholic beverages.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESO. NO. R-82-Iff PASSED.
APPROVED Temp. Reso.
#2370 with conditions
Jon Henning informed Council that he had amended a prior
Resolution. He pointed out that the prior Resolution, at the
time, was a non -transferable Special Exception for the consump-
tion of alcoholic beverages, granted to the Chef Onecio Perera
Restaurant. He added that Council had the power or jurisdiction
to grant either a non -transferable special exception or trans-
ferable under certain conditions, or transferable. He said if
Council desires to amend that transferable or non -transferable
provision of the prior resolution, he presented to them Temp.
Reso. #2370, which amends Section 2 of Resolution No. 81-161, to
make that transferable. He added that Section 2 would read,
"conditions of approval, 1. hours no later than 2:00 A.M. Local
Time and 2. License is transferable".
V/M Massaro questioned if a regular fee had been paid as though
they were asking for a Special Exception. Mr. Rubin informed
her that if they received a fee, they would have to go through
the Public Hearing process. V/M Massaro said that maybe that
was something that was necessary.
Jon Henning said that Council had asked for a method that was
legally feasible if Council wished to go forward with this at
this meeting. What he was suggesting to them is that consider-
ing.. the fact that the public hearings were held several months
ago, that 4 of the 5 members of Council unanimously approved
this resolution, are present today, that if Council desired, they
could amend their prior resolution being cognizant of the action
that was taken and being aware that there was a hearing at that
time, and they had approved it at that time, if they amend this
prior resolution it will be conditionally transferable to this
particular applicant.
Jon Henning said he wished to make one correction on Temp. Reso.
#2370 that Line 23, the word "not'should be stricken before the
word "transferable", and on Line 25, the word "not" is erroneous-
ly stricken out. In other words, the word "not" was stricken in
the wrong place. Jon Henning pointed out that this will not be
transferable after the action taken today.
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Mayor Falck said that the Public Hearing on this item related to
whether or not they could have a license, it was not whether or
not it was for a particular individual. Jon Henning said he was
assuming that it had been advertised, the neighbors from adjoin-
ing properties were available to voice their objections. He said
he did not know whether or not there had been objections as he
was not present, but regardless of whether there were any, and
apparently there were none at the time, this was barely a year ago.
He said at that time it was expected that the special exception
would have lasted more than 12 months, but apparently business
did not prosper. He added that this is a legal vehicle for
Council consideration, additional conditions can be made.
V/M Massaro said that if they were going to open on July 28th,
they need the license and she knew it was a beautiful place and
she knew they were going to run a good establishment. V/M Massaro
said they could not afford to run the place unless it was a good
place. She said that things had to be right for it to last longer
than the last one, but these things do cost money and Council
could not process these things without them being paid for. She
asked whether Council had a right to charge a fee.
Jeff Cohen said that they did have an occupational license fee
that they will have to pay and also if there is a way that
Council can structure a fee from them, without the process of
having to go through the public hearing, he will have no problem
consenting to that fee.
V/M Massaro said she meant the normal regular fee that the City
would get for something like this. She added that if it were a
public hearing there would be additional fees, because the
applicant has to pay for those. She said she was not speaking
of that, because the City will not have to do that. V/M Massaro
questioned Mr. Henning., asking if the City had a right to ask
another fee. Mr. Henning answered that if the Council felt that
this was a continuation of the prior hearing and Council wishes
Mr. Cohen to contribute to the same fees that were paid in 1981,
except for the portions of publication, he did not think there
was a problem as he was apparently willing to pay that.
C/M Disraelly pointed out that Council had had this problem with
other restaurants in the past. C/M Disraelly questioned the
Assistant City Clerk, asking her if this was advertised today,
could it be advertised for the 28th. The Assistant City Clerk
answered that it would have to go before the Planning Commission
first.
Mayor Falck added that if they went through regular steps with
this, they would be talking about September or October. C/M
Disraelly reiterated that this had happened previously. V/M
Massaro pointed out that this was a liquor license, this was not
a beer and wine license.
Jon Henning questioned if Mr. Cohen had received a transfer from
the state of the liquor license. Mr. Cohen informed him that he
was in the process of that now. He had another liquor license
for his other restaurant in Broward County, therefore, there would
be no problem, it would take about four days.
Jon Henning stated that it should be placed in the record that
the gentlemen is Jeffrey M. Cohen and it should be stated that
he would like a license to go to ALLDAD Enterprises, Inc. Mr.
Cohen is the president and sole stock owner.
V/M Massaro added that if she were to act on this, she would want
in the conditions, hours no later than 2:00 A.M. local time, and
the license is not further transferable. The third provision
would be any applicable fees.
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C/M Disraelly MOVED the ADOPTION of Temp. Reso. #2370, Section
2 to read, "conditions of approval, 1. hours no later than
2:00 A.M. local time, 2. license is transferable from Chef
Onecio to ALLDAD Enterprises, Inc. upon payment of applicable
fees and is not further transferable to other persons or
locations without approval of City Council." C/M Krantz SECONDED.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
33. SOUTHGATE GARDENS, INC. (7300 SOUTHGATE BOULEVARD) -Discussion
and possible action on:
a) Revised Site Plan for 6-foot high wood shadowbox fence
along the south property line - Temp. Reso. #2261
b) Acceptance of utility easement for drainage purposes -
Temp. Reso. #2251
c) Acceptance of utility easement for water purposes -
Temp. Reso. #2252
d) Acceptance of utility easement for sewer purposes -
Temp. Reso. #2253
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
a) through d) TABLED
to no later than 7/28/82
meeting.
Jon Henning read Temp._Reso. #2261 by title only. V/M Massaro
stated that on this item, the City Engineer has various problems
with the easements and not only with the description of the
easements, but with the fact that there are plantings which
preclude the City from maintaining certain lines properly and
there are things that cannot be resolved here this morning, and
she asked that this item and the applicant asks that this item
be TABLED to the next regular meeting so that these things can be
straightened out and she so MOVED. She added that the MOTION be
changed to not later than the next regular meeting. She suggested
that they get together with the City Engineer and get these things
resolved as quickly as possible. C/M Krantz asked if this was the
a) item only. V/M Massaro said it was a) through d).
Steve McCann, with the law firm of Rubin, Barnett, McCloskey and
Schuster and represents Southgate Gardens, Inc., said he would
request that item a) be acted on as the problems were with b), c),
and d). V/M Massaro respectfully asked the Mayor that all items
be handled at the same time at the next regular meeting. Mayor
Falck said it would seem to him that the whole thing should be
taken at the same time. C/M Kravitz SECONDED.
C/M Disraelly questioned why the a) item could not be taken at
this time. Mr. McCann said they had requested a permit for that
fence on April 20th and they have had no reports that there were
any problems. He had spoken with Mr. Bob Woelke, at the suggest-
ion of Richard Rubin, in respect with certain construction on
the easements, but that is really a separate matter and totally
separate from the fence.
Mayor Falck said it behooves
one time. Mr. McCann pointed
easements.
061185M
them to handle the whole thing at
out that the fence was not on the
ALL VOTED AYE
MEETING WAS RECESSED AT 11:00 A.M. FOR 30 MINUTES FOR BUDGET
WORKSHOP MEETING.
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MEETING WAS RECONVENED AT 11:05 A.M. AND ALL MEMBERS V&RE PRESENT.
27. PARK AND RECREATION LAND DEDICATION - Temp. Ord. #9_90 -
Discussion and possible action to amend Section 20-42 of
the Code to provide for alternative methods of cash payment
in lieu of land dedication. First Reading.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
ADOPTED Tema Ord.
#990. First Reading
as amended.
Jon Henning read the ordinance by title only. V/P4 Massaro
MOVED the ADOPTION of Temp. Ord. #990 on First Reading.
C/M Disraelly questioned the $75,000.00. The average figure
they come up with per unit is roughly $500.00, and he wondered
whether under those circumstances $50,000.00 would not be a
better figure to use than $75,000.00. He said he thought if
they did some computing the maximum number of units based on
the zoing, it does come out to about $500.00 per unit, which
would mean 100 units. He added that if they used the $75,000.00
figure, that would be 150 units before this could apply.
V/M Massaro said that he only thought was that the figure should
be something of significance because for recreation facilities
and she did not think it was going to be hard for them to come
up with. She would not mind dropping it some, but she would
like to see them make more than a $25,000.00 payment necessary.
She added that it would be 50% of that $75,000.00 figure. She
explained that it was only if it was over $75,.000.00, otherwise
they only pay 50% of it.
Jon Henning added that $75,000.00 addresses the total fees due,
and this ordinance would allow 50% of that payment. C/M Disraelly
asked then if it would be a minimum project of 150 units. V/M
Massaro said she did not know what that was, but it was a minimum
amount of over $75,000.00 before they can avail themselves of this
ordinance, of paying one half. She added that at that rate, they
would be paying $38,000.00.
C/M Disraelly added that it would apply to only a project of 150
units or more. He said that basically under 150 units this
ordinance would not be applicable, especially in R-3U, R-3 and
R-4A. They had gone through the computations based on the number
of units that are available.
V/M Massaro stated that up to $75,000.00, if they are going to
have a project and it is going to be a viable project, they
should be able to pay that. She said if it was over $75,000.00,
she could understand that they may be running into problems and
the City is giving them consideration, but then they only pay
half of that amount. She added that most likely those that are
running $100,000.00 or more, are the ones that would be looking
for assistance. She said those were the only ones so far that
had asked for assistance.
C/M Disraelly said he had done the computations based on whoever
might come in and that was why he was using the figure of 100
units rather than 150 units.
V/M Massaro said the reason she did not want to figure on whoever
might come in because there are too many people who are able to
Pay the full amount and once you give them an out, they will not
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Jon Henning said before a motion was made on this, he wished
to point out that on the second page of this ordinance in
the second condition, the Council had some discussion and it
was now reflected in the condition as to what bank should
hold the letter of credit. He added that as it was stated
was "a Bank in Florida". They had discussed possibly "Broward
County or other bank approved by the City Council". He said
that if they wish this included, they could do so. Council
expressed a desire to do so. Mr. Henning said he had a house-
keeping amendment which he will submit to Council later, for
the second reading with no subsequent changes, there were
some numbering problems there, but he did not want to confuse
the issue at this point.
C/M Disraelly said if they go with the $50,000.00 figure or
some figure in between, the City will still get the interest
for the other half. V/M Massaro said that the City was not
a bank and did not concern itself so much with the interest
as with the cash, because the City needs money for the
recreational programs.
Mayor Falck asked if the Council could not approve it on first
reading, and then get it resolved. C/M Disraelly said that all
he wanted by the second reading was that Council give consider-
ation to some figure less than $75,000.00, and he will submit
a memo of a figure that he has come up with.
C/M Krantz SECONDED the MOTION.
"as amended".
VOTE:
V/M Massaro added to the Motion
ALL VOTED AYE
29. TAMARAC PLAZA - (Southwest corner of Brookwood Boulevard
and McNab Road) - Temp. Reso. #2268 - Discussion and possible
action on rescission of parking waiver.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
TABLED to a meeting
not later than 7/28/82
V/M Massaro raised a question as to whether the people have been
notified that this was on the agenda for today. The Assistant
City Clerk informed her that they were indeed notified.
C/M Disraelly MOVED that the prior Resolution which guaranteed
completion within 90 days of April 28th, be extended to not later
than the meeting of July 28th for action and consideration, so
that Council can clarify what has happened there. He added that
there was a memorandum from the Chief Building Official dated
July 13th, that things are still on order and that the require-
ments of the prior resolution have not been satisfied and rather
than get into the complications of that, this will give them two
more weeks in which to comply with our Resolution, Temp. #2247,
which said that the City was to have a cash bond of $5,000.00
and the hedge was to be put in and the handicapped parking spaces
be provided and he did not think that any of that had been done.
V/M Massaro stated that 90 days from April 28th would automatic-
ally bring them to July 28th, so they were alright. C/M Disraelly
noted that it had been tabled to this meeting from June 23rd. His
concern was they were supposed to put up a bond and they had not.
V/M Massaro SECONDED the MOTION.
VOTE
ALL VOTED AYE
C/M Disraelly asked that Mr. Fatizzi be
is brought up next. V/M Massaro asked
formal letter sent to them by the City
here whenever this item
if they should not have a
Attorney.
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V/M Massaro pointed out that Mr. Fatizzi was just an agent,
not the owner, and she felt that they should send a letter to
the owner, so that he knows that the City means business.
C/M Disraelly added that actually what the Resolution said
was not carried out by the department that was involved. V/M
Massaro said again that she thought a letter should go to the
owner from the City Attorney.
Mr. Henning said that he would notice the owner of this property.
43. WOODMONT TRACT 60 - BOND RELEASE - Tem Reso. #2255 -
Discussion and possible action on release of a warranty
bond posted for public improvements.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED Tem . Reso. RESOLUTION NO. R-821Zf!7_PASSED
#2255
SYNOPSIS
TABLED to
be called
for first
,Ion Henning read the resolution by title only.
V/M Massaro MOVED the ADOPTION of Temp. Reso. #2255 releasing
Public Improvement Bond for Woodmont Tract 60. C/M Disraelly
SECONDED the MOTION.
VOTE:
C/M Kravitz left the meeting.
ALL VOTED AYE
25. ZONING REGULATIONS - Tem . Ord. #982 - Discussion and
possible action to amend Chapter 28 of the Code pertaining
to height, plot size, density, floor area, length of
structures and setbacks of residential building or structures
in all zoning districts by providing a composite table of
setback lines and miscellaneous zoning district requirements.
First Reading.
OF ACTION:
a meeting to
by the Mayor
reading.
Jon Henning read the ordinance by title only. C/M Disraelly
said that he had sponsored and introduced this ordinance.
Council had discussed it earlier and now he would like to turn
it over to the City Planner for Council's edification.
Richard Rubin wished to discuss the ordinance as of 5/19/82.
Mr. Rubin said that prior to Mr. Henning coming aboard, the
staff advertised this ordinance for hearing before the Planning
Commission and they heard it and are still reviewing it and
they have it now in final form, which they will be reviewing
at the meeting Wednesday. He added that Mr. Henning had
assisted them by reviewing the legalese, to make sure that it
was proper and that is what he was showing Council today.
Jon Henning said he could give them a copy of this ordinance
now but if they felt it was confusing he would not. Mr. Rubin
added that they did not have an attorney to review the legalese
and that was what they had needed assistance in doing.
V/M Massaro questioned if it had gone to the Planning Commission.
Mr. Rubin said they had had a public hearing and they had assigned
Mr. Schoenfeld to review with him and finalize it. They had done
that and they would be reviewing the final draft next Wednesday.
V/M Massaro questioned then why could it not come before them at
the meeting of the 28th. Mr. Rubin said it would, but they
would like the first reading today.
The City Mananger added if they did not have the first reading
today, it would have to have the second reading in September
instead of July 28th.
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V/M Massaro questioned if there was some real money in this.
C/M Disraelly said there was as they had been working on this;
unfortunately, there had been a delay and they were hoping that
it would be presented to Council last month but there were
other extenuating circumstances. He added that there were some
people vitally concerned because of some setbacks that are being
adjusted in this, that are of minor consequence, to bring it
into conformity with all other districts, where that one district
was eliminated in a setback requirements.
He added that the changes had been brought before Council
previously on a large proposed table of setbacks which were
penciled or inked in, so that Council would know how every-
thing was being made to conform to one set of standard
setbacks for the entire city. He added that previously they
had some zoning districts that had a street yard setback of
15 feet and an almost identical area or zoning district would
have 20 feet. He continued that there was a variance of
distances between buildings in some instances and a discrepancy
between one zoning district with 2 floors, and they have tried
to bring these all into conformity by having them in a table so
reading the entire code book to put it together was not necessary.
Members of Council were supplied with all these changes a few
months ago, prior to Mr. Birken's leaving the City. C/M
Disraelly said that there had been one delay after another and
he was hoping he could explain the changes today to Council so
they would have a complete understanding. The minor changes
that Mr. Henning was considering would be presented at the second
hearing, so that they would not have to wait until after the
summer to complete it.
V/M Massaro asked if the City had a legal right to act on this
when Planning Commission had not. She added that if they did
in fact have the right to act on it at first reading without
the Planning Commission, she was not opposed to acting on it.
C/M Disraelly said again that the Planning Commission did have
their Public Hearing on June 2nd. V/M Massaro added that they
had tabled it, they have not taken action. C/M Disraelly added
that Mr. Rubin had informed Council that their action was to
review it with a one man committee.
Mayor Falck said that he understood what C/M Disraelly wanted
and he also understood V/M Massaro's concern, but if Council
expected other people to conform, and if they were not going
to conform, it seemed to him they were not really abiding by
their own regulations. Mayor Falck added that if this was an
emergency type thing, Council has a procedure for handling
emergencies and that would be to have two readings on the same
day. He said the point was that if it had not been acted on by
the Planning Commission, what was it doing in fron of Council
in the first place. He said he did not think that it belonged
there. Mayor Falck said that if it is still essential that
Council take action on this, then they would handle it as an
emergency item on July 28th.
V/M Massaro suggested that they ask the Planning Commission to
have a Special Meeting to take action and move forward.
Jon Henning said it appeared that they were in need of a
Resolution from the Planning Commission first. He continued
that the most prudent path that Council could take would be to
have a first reading today, if they wished to address it briefly
and then if it is confirmed that they need action from the
Planning Commission first, they could have the first reading again.
He added that nothing would be lost by having a first reading
today and then having a second first reading, and then a second
reading. He said that he doubted that this could be resolved by
having a first reading today, but there could be nothing lost
but a few minutes.
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Jon Henning continued that it had been advertised for today so
they could have the first reading today, but he was pretty con-
fident that when they investigate the statute they will find
that they will have to have final action by the Planning Comm-
ission before they act further. He added that if time was of
the essence, he saw nothing lost by having the first reading
and briefly addressing it.
C/M Disraelly added that this would have to be advertised for a
Public Hearing for the July 28th meeting and if they did not
pass it on first reading today, they could not get the ad in
the paper on time.
V/M Massaro questioned what kind of projects were being held up
by this ordinance. Mr. Rubin said that people were coming in for
additions or enclosures. V/M Massaro did not see the urgency in
this as they were very small items. C/M Disraelly added that it
served two purposes, number one it clarifies all the setbacks,
some of which are in contradiction of the zoning. He added that
number two, this thing has been hanging fire for over a year and
Council has not gotten a judgment on it and it is unfortunate
that the summer vacation is interfering with it again.
The City Manager said that the City Clerk has pointed out that
whatever Council's decision is with respect to this item, the
same would be applicable to Item #27 Park and Recreation Land
Dedication Ordinance, which is also going to be subject to
Planning Commission review this coming Wednesday. She suggested
to the City Attorney that he might look into the treatment of
Liberty and Padulla, because she thought in that instance Council
might have acted prior to a recommendation of Planning Commission.
They had won that case in court. Mayor Falck asked if they wish
to go to court on this.
Mr. Alper said they should place their ad now for the July 28th
meeting, and then the Planning Commission will have determined
one way or another, then Council could act. V/M Massaro said
she did not think there was anything that could stop this from
going to the paper.
The Assistant City Clerk informed them that it had been advertised
for Public Hearing for the Planning Commission, but not for Council.
She added that Council has a Public Hearing on second reading.
The Assistant City Clerk said they would have to act on it today
in order for her to place the ad for second reading for the meeting
of July 28th. V/M Massaro questioned if only they could tell her
to put the ad in, or if the Planner or City Attorney could not
advise her to place the ad.
C/M Disraelly explained that where V/M Massaro lived, she could
put in a patio and where he lived he could not. They lived the
same distance from a golf course or recreation hall. He added
that this was one of the things he was trying to clarify, because
in one zoning area it is restricted to 20 feet from the golf
course and in another, they are restricted to 8 feet from the
golf course. He added that it should be equitable for all and
that was just one of the items the ordinance addressed.
He added that one of the others, were that the street setbacks
vary from district to district. C/M Disraelly pointed out that
in the memorandum that was given to Council, he made note that
in R-3U for example, currently the street yard is 15 feet, but
it should be 20 feet, the same as RM-5 and R-1B. He added that
they were trying to get away from the 15 foot street yard, as a
20 foot automobile would be off the drive.
V/M Massaro said she agreed with C/M Disraelly but what they were
talking about now were the legal ramifications.
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Jon Henning referred to the City Code, Section 28-25, and a
provision for approval by the Planning Commission, Paragraph
E, "Action of the Planning Commission", where there is a 40
day period in which the Planning Commission is to act and if
that period expires without their action, Paragraph E addresses
advertisement of a hearing before Council, states that the
City Clerk shall advertise the same at Public Hearing before
the Council. He added that the City Clerk does not have to
wait if the 40 day period has expired. He added that what he
was saying was that it is not required for the Council to
direct the advertisement, since the 40 days has expired.
Richard Rubin added that on July 12th, the 40 days had expired,
so they do have authorization to advertise it as Council has
asked. He said he was sure that Council still wanted to receive
the comments and input of the Planning Commission.
V/M Massaro said that if this was an emergency, Council could
have two readings, as long as it was advertised for a Public
Hearing. She added that the fact that a car could not fit in
front of a home was basis enough for an emergency.
Jon Henning said they could have a first reading at a special
meeting and then the second reading at the regular meeting on
July 28th.
V/M Massaro suggested that the City Attorney take this up with
the City Clerk to take care of this properly so that they could
act on it.
C/M Disraelly MOVED that this item be TABLED for first reading
to a meeting to be called by the Mayor. SECONDED by C/M Krantz.
VOTE: C/M Kravitz - Absent C/M Krantz - Aye
C/M Disraelly - Aye V/M Massaro - Aye
Mayor Falck - Aye
51. AGENDIZED BY CONSENT - BUSINESS USES - Temp. Ord. #967 -
Consideration and general discussion concerning amendment
of Section 28-171 of the Code pertaining to amusement
centers in B-2 and B-3 zoning districts. First Reading.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTI01:
Discussion only.
The City Manager pointed out to Council that this was also an
amendment to Chapter 28 and they would need Planning Commission
input. Mr. Rubin said that this item was on for discussion so
that Council could direct them to begin the advertising process.
Mr. Henning explained that what .was before them was the text of
the ordinance, of what will be changed and all the other charts
and pages have nothing to do with this. He added that if they
looked at the code in Chapter 28, these amendments have come as
paragraphs inside a chart.
He pointed out in his code book, that these amendments as it
was originally proposed would be an interruption of the chart
and would go on for a couple of pages. He said that therefore
in final form he proposed to make an editorial change to list
the exact text that they have and place it in a more convenient
place under special exception where it can be read without
interrupting the chart.
C/M Disraelly added that ultimately it would be a separate heading,
a separate ordinance and will be placed under special exception.
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Mr. Henning.added that the chart would not lose its continuity
as it would be a separate section in the same ordinance. He
said it would be on a different page.
V/M Massaro asked C/M Disraelly about the amusement centers;
she knew he had discussed with Horn and Hardart concerning what
they were going to have in their center and did he by any chance
discuss what is in here?
C/M Disraelly said this hasbeen under discussion for a number
of months. He continued that at one point in time, he had a
conference with Richard Rubin and David McKenzie who is the
Attorney for the amusement center industry of Broward County or
perhaps the whole state, and a lobbyist for them. C/M Disraelly
said that Mr. McKenzie was very concerned with the ordinance
that had been written in Plantation which was an awfully tough
ordinance. He added that Mr. McKenzie had advised Mr. Birken
that he would not take this one to court where he had taken the
ordinance in Plantation to court, as he felt the industry could
live with what was being proposed.
C/M Disraelly continued that based on the concept that has been
given to Council by Horn and Hardart and by Chucky Cheese.
Based on the size of the amusement area that they were consider-
ing they talked about restricting it to 40 games and that was
based on the square .footage that was originally involved, about
44 feet per game. That was the figure that Cooper City had
computed and that was roughly what Chucky Cheese was using. He
and Alan Ruf visited two of these places in Plantation and they
came up with their numbers and substituted them here based on
the figures.
C/M Disraelly added that he thought the city ordinance said
forty four square feet per machine which was roughly the figure
they had come up with and this figured out to some 40 odd games
that were involved. He said he spoke with Horn and Hardart and
they said they would like to have more games than that. He said
that when they had come before Council, they had indicated that
they wanted 50 games, plus skee ball.
C/M Disraelly continued that when he spoke with Jon Henning in
reviewing this, perhaps they could change the square footage to
a minor degree, maybe to 40 feet, but the City still has to make
sure that they don't jamb them in one on top of the other.
V/M Massaro said she intended to go down to Kendall to see how
the Horn and Hardart operation worked and how the square footage
worked out. C/M Disraelly suggested that she stop at the Old
Sweden House on 441, just south of Broward and that was where
Chucky Cheese was located. V/M Massaro said she knew there was
one in Davie too, but she thought she would like to see Horn and
Hardart.
C/M Disraelly added that at one time they spoke of putting 100
games in and he had told them if they did that, they would have
no room for anything else. He added that now they were consider-
ing 50 games and the skee ball games, and he thought that they
could live with what numbers the City comes up with that are
viable.
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C/M Disraelly stated that in the Plantation Ordinance, they had
gotten into the morality of whether games should be permitted
and he did not think that Tamarac should become moralists. V/M
Massaro agreed with that.
C/M Disraelly said they did write into the ordinance, that an
amusement center shall have no more than 40 games, however,
amusement centers having and serving food may substitute
an additional games in place of a table. He added that this was
for games where two people play opposite each other, and sit at
a table and do not stand up at a game. C/M Disraelly said they
were trying to make provisions and this would be 10 more tables,
so they are now up to 50 games, based on this ordinance as it is
currently written.
He added that they do speak of coin operated devices but they did
not specifically address skee ball or rides. He said he thought
they have those little merry-go-rounds in there. He said perhaps
they could add into the ordinance that rides could be permitted
in addition, based on the definition which is used which is
mechanical or coin operated amusement games or rides. He said
maybe the word rides could be striken, but it was put in originally
because it is part of the electronics. He said he did not know
whether rides should be eliminated or not.
C/M Disraelly said the word "free standing" was not included and
he thought it should be. He added that he had meant free stand-
ing operation because they address an amusement center in a shop-
ping center, not less than 6 acres and in an enclosed shopping
mall, not less than 50,000 square feet and they say not more than
one amusement center in each shopping center of the city. Jon
Henning added free standing building.
C/M Krantz asked if this ordinance will permit the installation
of a business devoted exclusively to these video games? C/M
Disraelly said that it would. C/M Krantz said therefore it did
not have to be part of a restaurant or bowling alley.
Jon Henning said that the City was only regulating those places
that have four machines or more, anyone can have up to three
machines, virtually any place, any zoning. He added that there
were a few ways of approaching video games, and they were not
necessarily addressing whether or not the City was going to
protect people from themselves, whether or not these machines
are harmful to themselves, but the City is trying to address
possibly the nuisance factor of protecting the citizens, the
public from each other. He said there was a noise factor involved,
there is crowd control involved and these are the zoning issues
that the City is trying to address in this ordinance.
Jon Henning continued that they have provided for those places
that have four or more machines, all of the machines will be in
one room, they do not want them scattered around a restaurant
or around a shopping center or whatever. He pointed out there
was the amusement center per se that would just have the video
games and those should be contained in just one area and there
are numerous requirements for crowd control and supervision in
this ordinance. In addition to that, those businesses which
wish to have two types of operations, restaurant and video
games, a store and video games, those that have a restaurant
facility can have the table top games, up to ten additional
games, and they can be used as tables when games are not being
played or they may be used as games when the tables are not used,
or simultaneously.
Mr. Henning said they had tried to keep everything in one room,
and they have addressed hours, and distance from schools and
from residences and this is the thrust of this ordinance.
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V/M Massaro made a comment on the title. She pointed out that
it excludes, by removing such indoor and exterior amusement
centers as a permitted use in B-1 Districts, and Horn and Hard -
art is in a B-1 district and certainly that is an appropriate
place for it.
Jon Henning said if you look at the chart it has excluded it
from B-1. V/M Massaro suggested that it be put back in there
by Special Exception. Jon Henning said that the code reads now
"amusement centers indoors special exception, B--1, B-2, B-3,
amusement center exterior, special exception just B-2 and B-3".
V/M Massaro said they had to address that too, because she did
not know whether you would call it an amusement center if they
just have some things outside, even McDonalds has amusement
things out there for the children. C/M Disraelly said these
were not coin operated and the definition of a game is coin
operated. Jon Henning said it would not cover slides and
swings and things like that, it would cover coin operated.
Mayor Falck questioned what kind of time frame they had in mind.
C/M Disraelly said they just had to have it ready for Horn and
Hardart.
Jon Henning said it would go to the Planning Commission first.
He added that it was on for discussion and if Council has any
observations, Council should make them and address them to the
Planning Commission and would hope the Planning Commission
would start taking action very soon and this would be ready
when Council returns from vacation.
V/M Massaro said that Mr. Henning had heard the comments and
he might make those changes and pass it down to the Planning
Commission. She said that Horn and Hardart were very eager
to get moving and there will be a great loss of time anyway
because of the various waivers and Special exceptions, which
take advertising. She said that Horn and Hardart knew that
this was going to run them into September or October, but
certainly she thought it should get going as quickly as
possible.
Mr. Carl Alper, member of the Planning Commission, said that
he had been making some corrections in the ordinance as they
went along. He said he thought it might expedite things if
he presented it to Council. On the question of nuisance, he
would suggest ther be added on page 2 line 27 the following
language, "that a license when issued, shall be effective for
one year and may be reissued only in accordance with the
regulations of the City in effect at the time of renewal."
He added that these games engender a good deal of problems,
the police chief of this City is aware of these problems and
is not very happy with the electronic games, but of course,
he will abide by the will of this Council. He added that they
ought to be renewed after one year only on conditions which
Council proposes.
V/M Massaro said that nobody is going to invest a million dollars
under those conditions. Mr. Alper said that was a way of protect-
ing the community. C/M Disraelly said they would not come into
the City if they told them that they would license them every
year.
Mr. Alper continued that on Page 4, line 25, it says, "from the
City Council", he thought they should insert, "from the Planning
Commission and from the City Council". They had indicated that
they wanted the Planning Commission to concern itself with
Special Exceptions. C/M Disraelly asked Mr. Henning to strike
B--2 and B-3 because it is now going to be just "B".
Mr. Rubin suggested that they rezone from B-1 to B-2 for Horn
and Hardart. V/M Massaro said they would not spot zone there.
She added they would not give everyone on that strip B-2 and
if they did not, it was spot zoning.
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Mr. Alper said that he had spoken with the principal of
Taravella High School, who is very much concerned about
Electronic Games. He added that Horn and Hardart had
said they would not permit persons under the age of 18 to
come into the restaurant unless accompanied by an adult,
he would put on Page 5, line 23, that after the words
2:00 A.M., "and no person under the age of 18 shall be
permitted to operate these games during regular school
hours". The Principal had indicated that the children
were cutting classes to play these electronic games.
Mayor Falck said that Tamarac cannot supervise these child-
ren. C/M Disraelly said they could go to Tamarac Lanes
right now and any four year old cannot be stopped from
playing the games.
Mayor Falck said they should not debate these things, but
just let Mr. Alper cover the things he would like changed.
Mr. Alper suggested that permit may be suspended at any
time by the police chief if he has reason to believe that
the permit was secured by fraud or misrepresentation or
that the permittee is operating in violation of this
ordinance. Mayor Falck said he already had the right to
do that. C/M Disraelly said the ordinance states that the
applicant has to conform to the requirements of the Chief
Of Police.
Mayor Falck said that all of them had thoughts and ideas
and he thought C/M Disraelly and V/M Massaro are exactly
right, they are not trying to moralize on this type of
thing and he is not concerned as the Chief of Police is
about the moral effect that this is going to have on some-
body's brain. He recalled that when he was younger, they
said those kind of things about Bowling Alleys and look
what bowling alleys do now.
47. DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY - Discussion and
possible action.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
V/M Massaro said Section 7
is not yet completed and
engineering will not start
another section until it is
complete.
V/M Massaro said our engineering department is overloaded
and they have not been able to get Section 7 completed, and
she told them not to start another one until Section 7 is
done.
V/M Massaro added that engineering had said they would not.
She said that they are working on Section 7 and the area
that C/M Disraelly brought up before.
48. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
C/M KRANTZ -- No Report
C/M DISRAELLY -- said concerning the Florida Power & Light case,
the City of Coral Springs is becoming an intervener so that they
will be presenting their arguments and their Council will be
hiring attorneys to speak to FP &L on that particular case, the
rate increase. He added that based on the fact that they have a
large street lighting bill, Coral Springs is taking this as the
basis for being an intervener.
He continued that the only
that if they looked at the
the trees are down to the
He said that the buildings
they find out what action
cleaned up. He added that
people about animals.
other thing he wished to mention was
6000 complex again, it is getting bad,
ground and it is getting more ratty.
look deplorable, and he would suggest
can be taken to a least get that place
they were getting complaints from
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49. CITY MANAGER -- No Report
50. CITY ATTORNEY
Jon Henning reported that there was a tentative agreement
with relation to the KAVENEY CASE to settle the case for
$40,000.00 and the City would bear 1/3 of the cost. He added
that it would probably be a few weeks before it is taken care
of, but a settlement has been reached.
48. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
_Mayor Falck said he would like to suggest that City
Manager and City Attorney and himself get together some time
before the next meeting as he has not been happy with this
session. He said maybe he was getting crotchety. V/M Massaro
said she felt the same way. He added that next Wednesday
would be their last meeting before recess and when they
finished Wednesday, that would be it, there would be no quorum.
Therefore, whatever was on that agenda, had to be settled and
completed on Wednesday.
MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 12:10 P.M.
MAYOR
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