BOOK 54 Page 29905 08/08/05 6:00 P.M. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SARASOTA CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 8, 2005, AT 6:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Mary Anne Servian, presiding, Vice Mayor Fredd "Glossie" Atkins, Commissioners Danny Bilyeu, Lou Ann R. Palmer, City Attorney Robert M. Fournier, and City Auditor and Clerk Billy E. Robinson ABSENT: Commissioner Ken Shelin, recovering from minor surgery, and City Manager Michael A. McNees, attending a leadership seminar Mayor Servian called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. NVOCATIONPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: City Auditor And Clerk Robinson 1. APPROVAL RE: CAPITAL MPROVEMENT PROGRAM - US 301 IMPROVEMENTS FOR LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE: 1) USE OF $245,000 FROM TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) FUNDS FOR ENHANCED ORNAMENTAL LIGHTING ON US 301 FROM BROTHER GEENEN WAY TO FOURTH STREET; 2) USE OF $682,000 FROM THE PENNY SALES TAX FUND BALANCE FOR THE ENTIRE SEGMENT FROM FOURTH STREET TO MYRTLE STREET; AND 3) USE OF $500,000 FROM THE PENNY SALES TAX FUND BALANCE FOR THE ENHANCED MEDIAN LANDSCAPING FOR THE ENTIRE SEGMENT FROM RAILROAD CROSSING TO MYRTLE STREET A presentation was made by Director of Engineering/City Engineer Dennis Daughters, concerning the cost of installing decorative lighting rather than conventional Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) lighting on US 301 from Brother Geenan Way to Myrtle Street. In response to a question by Mayor Servian, Director of Engineering/City Engineer Daughters stated that Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds could be used for the lighting in one half of the section in the Newtown Redevelopment Area if the TIF District boundaries are extended. (FTR 6:07) In response to a question by Vice Mayor Atkins, Director of Public Works William Hallisey stated that the old light poles on Brother Geenan Way to Tenth Street have a salvage value which is factored into the bidding process, or can be sold, or re-used at other locations. In response to a question by Commissioner Palmer, Director of Engineering/City Engineer Daughters stated that the old light fixtures are not appropriate for use in neighborhoods. In response to a question by Mayor Servian concerning maintenance, Director of Public Works Hallisey stated that $20,000 from the Public Works budget will be factored into the Capital Improvement Program as an ongoing maintenance requirement. (FTR 6:14) A motion was made by Vice Mayor Atkins, seconded by Commissioner Palmer, and carried by a 4-0 vote to accept the Administration's recommendation to use: 1. $245,000 from Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds for enhanced ornamental lighting on US 301 from Brother Geenen Way to Fourth Street; 2. $682,000 from the Local Options Sales Tax (L.O.S.T.), also called the penny sales tax, fund balance for the entire segment from Fourth Street to Myrtle Street; and 3. $500,000 from the Penny Sales Tax Fund balance for the enhanced median landscaping for the entire segment from the railroad crossing to Myrtle Street. (FTR 6:16) Mayor Servian noted Commission consensus to hear citizens' input at this time. (FTR 6:17) 2. CITIZENS' INPUT CONCERNING CITY TOPICS (AGENDA ITEM II) The following person spoke: Rod Krebs concerning the possible purchase of City-owned open space adjacent to a planned Hamlet Master Plan development in the County and requesting Staff be directed to obtain an appraisal of the property and develop a proposal for Commission approval. In response to a question from Vice Mayor Atkins, Mr. Krebs stated that annexing City land to his property is not contemplated, a conservation easement will be placed on the lands in perpetuity exactly as the City had proposed to the County sO the development right can be transferred, and the City's use of the land will not be impacted. (FTR 6:23) A motion was made by Commissioner Palmer to direct the Administration to obtain an appraisal for the property and issue a Request for Proposal. (FTR 6:24) City Attorney Fournier stated that the Commission could direct the issue be placed on a future Agenda for presentation and discussion to determine appropriate action if desired. (FTR 6:26) Commissioner Palmer withdrew the motion. (FTR 6:26) Mayor Servian noted Commission consensus to direct Staff to place the issue on a future Agenda. (FTR 6:26) 3. NON QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING 1) ADOPTION RE: PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 05R-1842, TRANSMITTING BY REFERENCE THE EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT FOR THE SARASOTA CITY PLAN (1998) A/K/A THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED; STATING FINDINGS OF FACT CONCERNING THE PREPARATION AND ADOPTION OF THE EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMISSION AND SUBMITTAL OF THE EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA LAND PLANNING AGENCY; ETC. (AGENDA ITEM -A-1) Chief Planner Douglas James and Senior Planner David Smith of the Planning and Redevelopment Department gave a presentation of the background of the development of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) and of the additional material for public hearing as follows: Planning Board/Local Planning Agency (PBLP) recommended changes to the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR). Minutes of the June 22, 2005, PBLP public hearing. Results of the Land Use Survey for the Ringling Park Neighborhood. Location Map of Private Sector EAR-based amendment requests. BOOK 58 Page 29906 08/08/05 6:00 P.M. BOOK 54 Page 29907 08/08/05 6:00 P.M. Supporting documentation for the request from Attorney Dan Bailey on behalf of Sarasota Memorial Hospital to designate the hospital's Future Land Use Map classification of Metropolitan Regional Future Land Use Classification as a Regional Activity Center in the revised City's Comprehensive Plan, also called the Sarasota City Plan, 1998 Edition (City's Comprehensive Plan). Supporting documentation for the request from the Ringling School of Art and Design to revise the Future Land Use Map for areas adjacent to the school to the Metropolitan Regional Future Land Use Classification. Additional public comment to be included as part of Chapter 4 of the EAR. Information relative to new Growth Management legislation passed by the State in June 2005 which will require changes to the final adopted version of the EAR. Senior Planner Smith stated that the contribution for projects by developers to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund will be changed in the EAR from $2,500 to 3 percent of sale price as previously approved by the Commission. (FTR 6:35) The following people spoke: Dan Bailey, Attorney, representing Sarasota Memorial Hospital, and Bill Shevlin, Manager of Facilities, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, requesting designation of the hospital campus as a Regional Activity Center. (FTR 6:45) Dr. Larry Thompson, President, Ringling School of Art and Design, and Attorney Bailey, and Mark Hess of WilsonMiller, Inc., representing the Ringling School of Art and Design, requesting designation of the campus and some surrounding properties in the Metropolitan Regional Future Land Use Classification. (FTR 6:48) In response to a question from Vice Mayor Atkins, Attorney Bailey stated that a gain in residential units in the area will occur as a proposal for development of the campus will include housing for students, staff, teachers, etc., on the site. In response to comments from Vice Mayor Atkins concerning the importance of the area to the provision of affordable housing in the City, Attorney Bailey stated that the plans for the Ringling School of Art and Design will be developed using a holistic approach involving the neighbors. (FTR 6:56) Kate Lowman, President, Laurel Park Neighborhood Association, Bruce Franklin, John Dart, and Edward Chase, representing the Laurel Park Neighborhood Association, concerning the Residential Single Multiple 9 units per acre (RSM-9) Zone District in Laurel Park. (FTR 7:12) Jolie Mcinnis concerning the zoning of Laurel Park. (FTR 7:12) Sandra Danu representing Save Our Sarasota concerning the zoning of Laurel Park and the effect of increased density on the tree canopy. (FTR 7:14) Joe Moraca, President, Coalition of City Neighborhoods Association (CCNA), concerning the Neighborhood Chapter of the City's Comprehensive Plan. In response to a question from Commissioner Palmer concerning the development of a program regarding landlord issues, Mr. Moraca stated that a program was developed but the residents did not feel comfortable with the program sO a Citywide program concerning landlord issues with greater enforcement provisions is necessary. (FTR 7:19) David Calahan requesting the City initiate an amendment to City's Comprehensive Plan as part of the EAR process to allow a change in the zoning of property on which the Sarasota Harbor condominiums are located from the Residential Multiple Family 4 (RMF-4) Zone District to the Downtown Bayfront (DTB) Zone District. (FTR 7:26) Manuel Chepote, representing the St. Armands Residents Association, concerning the Vision Plan adopted by the Association to help guide consideration of issues affecting members, with specific discussion of the City-owned property currently used for parking. (FTR 7:29) Rebecca Anderson, representing the Barrier Island Group formally requesting that funding for developing the Barrier Island Chapter for City's Comprehensive Plan be included in the fiscal year 2005/06 oudget. (FTR 7:32) Attorney Michael Furen, representing Irish American Management Services I, LP, requesting clarification of the Future Land Use Classification at the Sarasota Quay, and questioning the designation of certain streets as primary streets. The Commission recessed at 7:40 p.m. and reconvened at 7:52 p.m. The following people spoke: David Jennings, President, Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation, regarding the potential historic designation of Laurel Park as an historic district. (FTR 7:56) Tomara Kafka, President, Bayou Oaks Neighborhood Association, concerning the Ringling Schoo! of Art and Design proposal. (FTR 8:03) Sandy Bower, representing the Lido Key Residents Association, concerning the importance of a Barrier Island Chapter in the City's Comprehensive Plan. (FTR 8:06) Dick Sheldon concerning the current zoning in Laurel Park and the attractive sculptures and landscaping in the City. (FTR 8:08) Diana Hamilton concerning the recommendation not to change the land use in Laurel Park and the process utilized in the land use survey conducted. (FTR 8:15) Andre Sas regarding increasing density in the Ringling School of Art and Design neighborhood to attract younger people. (FTR 8:20) Senior Planner Smith stated that Staff and the PBLP concur in the recommendation to designate Sarasota Memorial Hospital as a Regional Activity Center as defined in the Florida Statutes; that an ordinance will be developed for adoption by the Commission following the expedited process. In response to a question from Vice Mayor Atkins, Senior Planner Smith stated that including private properties around the Sarasota Memorial Hospital campus in the review of the Regional Activity BOOK 58 Page 29908 08/08/05 6:00 P.M. BOOK 54 Page 29909 08/08/05 6:00 P.M. Center should be analyzed in the future; that Staff supports the designation of the Metropolitan Regional Future Land Use Classification for the Sarasota Memorial Hospital campus. Senior Planner Smith stated that Staff and the PBLP concur that a Campus Master Plan would be beneficial; that a concern is the residential area on Riverside Drive; that the Metropolitan Regional Future Land Use Classification may or may not be appropriate on Riverside Drive; that more discussion with the surrounding neighborhood is required. Senior Planner Smith stated that the recommendation in the EAR is to maintain the existing Metropolitan Regional Future Land Use Classification with the RSM-9 Zone District for Area 1, comprised of property within the Laurel Park Neighborhood Association boundaries; that Area 2 in Laurel Park, north of Mound Street and south of Brother Geenen Way, should be reviewed during the EAR to determine if the Downtown Urban Mixed-Use Future Land Use Classification and the Downtown Edge (DTE) Zone District may be appropriate; that a land use survey was conducted to determine if the residents were interested in a change; that the results were mixed. In response to a question from Commissioner Palmer as to possible action, City Attorney Fournier stated that the Commission cannot bind future Commissions and that three motions related to Laurel Park are possible: 1) vote to retain the existing Metropolitan Regional Future Land Use Classification, 2) go on record as supporting the desire of the neighborhood for the Future Land Use Classification and Zone District remain stable for the next 20 to 25 years, and 3) direct Action Strategies explaining the future vision for the neighborhood be added to the Future Land Use Classification of City's Comprehensive Plan. (FTR 8:23) In response to a question from Vice Mayor Atkins, Senior Planner Smith stated that including private properties around the Sarasota Memorial Hospital campus should be considered and analyzed in the future. A motion was made by Commissioner Palmer, seconded by Vice Mayor Atkins, and carried by a 4-0 vote to retain the existing Mixed Residential Future Land Use Classification in Area 1 of Laurel Park. (FTR 8:38) A motion was made by Commissioner Palmer, seconded by Vice Mayor Atkins, and carried by a 3-1 vote with Commissioner Bilyeu voting no to support the Laurel Park neighborhood's request to retain the existing Mixed Residential Future Land Use Classification and the RSM-9 Zone District for the life of the City's Comprehensive Plan. A motion was made by Commissioner Palmer, seconded by Mayor Servian who passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Atkins, to add an Action Strategy or Strategies to the Future Land Use Chapter of City's Comprehensive Plan explaining the future vision for the Laurel Park neighborhood sO an amendment to the Future Land Use Map as well as the text of the City's Comprehensive Plan would be required to make a change in the future land use in Area 1. (FTR 8:47) In response to a question from Commissioner Bilyeu, Chief Planner James stated that the section of the EAR concerning a review of the land use of Laurel Park would be removed and the Mixed Residential Future Land Use Classification would be retained. City Attorney Fournier stated that the text amendment for the Future Land Use Chapter of the City's Comprehensive Plan would be returned to the Commission for approval at the public hearing for adoption of the EAR. Vice Mayor Atkins called for a vote on the motion which carried by a 3-1 vote with Commissioner Bilyeu voting no. Mayor Servian noted Commission consensus to support Staff's recommendations to consider designating the Sarasota Memorial Hospital campus as a Regional Activity Center and to suggest the Ringling School of Art and Design prepare a Campus Master Plan so Staff can consider areas adjacent to the school during the EAR-based amendment to City's Comprehensive Plan. (FTR 8:49) Senior Planner Smith stated that Staff does not support the request of David Callahan for a new land use category including an increase in density for the property on which the Sarasota Harbor condominiums is located. (FTR 8:50) In response to comments made by Joe Moraca, Senior Planner Smith stated that development of a Neighborhood Enhancement Program was incorporated into the EAR. Senior Planner Smith stated that he will meet with Barrier Island residents to address issues and will revise the Environmental Protection Chapter of City's Comprehensive Plan which includes a section concerning the barrier islands. (FTR 8:57) In response to concerns about the development of a Barrier Island Chapter in the City's Comprehensive Plan expressed by Mayor Servian, Chief Planner James stated that the Neighborhood Partnership Office brought a recommendation to the Commission to fund a series of charrettes to identify issues for consideration in revising the City's Comprehensive Plan, which would include issues related to the barrier islands, during the fiscal year 2005/06 budget workshops; however, the funding was not approved by the Commission. Commissioner Palmer stated that the development of a Barrier Island Chapter is included in the City's Strategic Plan and is a major Commission initiative. Mayor Servian stated that two items were included in the budget recommendation; that a recommendation for funding to develop a Barrier Island Chapter would have been approved. City Attorney Fournier stated that the upland site of the Sarasota Quay area was reclassified to the Downtown Mixed Use Land Use Classification; that the best legal argument is the Sarasota Quay basin was reclassified to the Downtown Mixed Use Land Use Classification at the same time; that language should be included in the EAR to clarify the designation of the Sarasota Quay basin as in the Downtown Mixed Use Future Land Use Classification. Mayor Servian noted Commission consensus to include language clarifying the designation of the Sarasota Quay basin as in the Downtown Mixed Use Future Land Use Classification. (FTR 8:57) Senior Planner Smith stated that First Street and US 41 south of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel and condominiums were designated by Andres Duany in the Downtown Master Plan 2020 as primary streets to create a pedestrian-oriented environment. (FTR 9:00) Mayor Servian noted Commission consensus to review the reason for the designation of US 41 as a primary street from north of Gulf Stream Avenue to Ritz Carlton Drive. (FTR 9:06) BOOK 58 Page 29910 08/08/05 6:00 P.M. BOOK 54 Page 29911 08/08/05 6:00 P.M. Senior Planner Smith stated that concerning the south side of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Way between Central and Cocoanut Avenues, Staff recommends implementing the City of Sarasota- Newtown Comprehensive Redevelopment Plan through 2020 (Newtown Redevelopment Plan) in the Newtown area, which includes the development of a land. use classification allowing for mixed use with density up to 25 dwelling units per acre. Mayor Servian noted Commission consensus to accept Staff's recommendation. In response to a question from Commissioner Bilyeu regarding Myrtle Street, Senior Planner Smith stated that Staff recommends the area remain residential rather than extending a commercial strip along Myrtle Street; that the Bayou Oaks Neighborhood Association would like a mixed use classification which will be reviewed as part of the EAR process; that Myrtle Street can be reviewed at the same time. In response to a comment by Commissioner Palmer concerning Staff's S recommendation to delete Action Strategy (A.S.) 2.11 of the Future Land Use Chapter of the City's Comprehensive Plan, Mayor Servian noted Commission consensus to direct Staff to revise the language of the EAR related to A.S. 2.11 to indicate Staff will examine the Burns Court and Herald Square area for compatibility and zoning issues. In response to a comment by Commissioner Palmer concerning Action Strategy 10.13 of the Transportation Chapter of the City's Comprehensive Plan, Mayor Servian noted Commission consensus to eliminate the date from the references to the title of the City's Comprehensive Plan. In response to a comment by Commissioner Bilyeu, Mayor Servian noted Commission consensus to direct Staff to review the range of allowable height and densities in the Multiple Family - Medium Density Future Land Use Classification as part of the EAR process. In response to a comment by Commissioner Palmer, Mayor Servian noted Commission consensus for Staff to review the Downtown Urban Mixed Use Future Land Use Classification for the possibility of creating three separate Future Land Use Classifications. In response to a question from Commissioner Bilyeu concerning the Environmental Protection Chapter of the City's Comprehensive Plan, Senior Planner Smith stated that the Staff observations included in the EAR will be considered as the City's Comprehensive Plan is revised. (FTR 9:24) A motion was made by Commissioner Bilyeu, seconded by Vice Mayor Atkins, and carried 4-0 to adopt proposed Resolution No. 05R-1842 to authorize transmittal of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report to the Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for review. (FTR 9:32) 4. ADJOURN There being no further business, Mayor Servian adjourned the Special Meeting of the City Commission of August 8, 2005 at 9:32 p.m. La Meyhs MARY AMINE/SERVIAN, MAYOR DETSON CITY AUDITOR AND CLERK A a BOOK 58 Page 29912 08/08/05 6:00 P.M.