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R07-030 " 1 RESOLUTION NO. R07-03o 2 3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF 4 BOYNTON BEACH, SUPPORTING THE BOYNTON BEACH 5 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY'S APPLICATION 6 FOR A GRANT FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF 7 COMMUNITY AFFAIRS UNDER THE "WATERFRONTS 8 FLORIDA" PROGRAM, FOR THE BOYNTON BEACH MARINA 9 TO BE DESIGNATED AS A "WATERFRONTS FLORIDA" 10 COMMUNITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11 12 13 WHEREAS, The City of Boynton Beach understands the critical importance of the 14 economic well-being of the community and the quality of life of its residents, and has a 15 longstanding commitment to revitalization of the Downtown area; and 16 WHEREAS, the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) intends to 17 apply for a grant from the Florida Department of Community Affairs, under the "Waterfronts 18 Florida" Program, to help address economic, access, cultural and disaster mitigation issues the 19 Downtown area; and 20 WHEREAS, the program can provide funding and technical assistance to plan 21 improvements to the marina area which will serve as a catalyst to downtown redevelopment; and 22 WHEREAS, the application by the CRA requires a resolution in support from the City of 23 Boynton Beach City Commission. 24 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE 25 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH AS FOLLOWS: 26 Section 1: The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are true and correct and hereby 27 ratified and confirmed by the City Commission. 28 Section 2: The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach hereby expresses its Page 1 of3 S:\CA\RESO\ Waterfronts Florida.doc TT 1 support of the application by the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency for a grant 2 from the Florida Department of Community Affairs under the "Waterfronts Florida" Program. 3 Section 3: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 PASSED AND ADOPTED this ATTEST: .~ S :\CA \RESO\ Waterfronts Florida.doc t> day of In~ ,2007. CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA -yO?./' - M~J/ " "":> ~.... ~'r'..j;: ~"~c~7 ... Comlrtissione"f~ Carl McKoY' -----... , r./ ~'."" Page 2 of3 ) WATERFRONTS FLORIDA PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM Public Elected Official Certification I hereby certify that the City of Boynton Beach endorses the submission of this application and agrees to participate in the Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program. We understand the requirements of the program, including the need to provide a program manager and sufficient travel/expense money to actively participate in programmatic meetings and events. We hereby commit to monitoring the outcome of the partnership and reporting progress. Sig STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNlY OF Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me this day of 2007 by . Personally known or Produced Identification Produced Type of Identification Notary Signature Print, Type or Stamp Name of Notary Commission No. 2007-2009 Application Page 70f30 MEMORANDUM TO: Janet Prainto, City Clerk FROM: Vivian Brooks, CRA Planning Director DATE: March 7, 2007 RE: Waterfronts Florida Grant Application Hello Janet, attached please find the portion of the application that needs to be signed and notarized by the City. Resolution No. R07-030 was approved at the March 5th Commission meeting. I must have the executed document back no later than March 16th. Please call me at 737-3256 when it is ready to be picked up. Thanks ~~~~Y~Te~ C . East Side-West S"lde-Seas",de Renaissance MEMO DATE: March 20, 2007 TO: Catherine Cherry-Guberman FROM: Vivian Brooks, CRA RE: Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program Application Dear Catherine, attached please find a copy ofthe completed program application that was submitted to the State. Please call me if you have any questions. VVATERFRONTSFLORIDA PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM BOYNTON BEACH 2007-2009 Application The Waterfronts Florida PartnershiP Program is a program of the Department of Community Affairs and is funded in part by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The views expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the State of Florida, NOAA, or any of its subagencies. i - ~~."~.,,. "'.. ~'1- I~' ." \ ~~ i ~""'~J\tPI\T )1' t:"It' ~ ~ WATERFRONTS FLORIDA P ARlNERSHIP PROGRAM CONTENTS Application Requirements.......;................................................................................................. 3 Eligibility Requirements............................................................................................................ 4 Applicant Information...................................................................................................:........... 5 Public Official Certification........................... ........................ ................. ......................... ........ 7 Eligibility Questions.... ............. ............................. .......................... ........................... ............... 8 Project Overview and Evaluation................................................................. .......................... 13 I. Description of the Waterfront Area .................................................................................. 13 II. Past, Present, and Future of the Waterfront............. ................ ............... .................... ..... 16 III. Community Commitment................................................................................................... 17 IV Investment in the Waterfront Area.................................................................................... 21 V Governmental Support...................................................................................................... 23 VI. The Partnership.................... ................................. ...................... ........... .......................... 25 Appendices.. .. . .. .. .. .. . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. . . .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . . .. . .. .. .. .. . .. .. . . .. . . .. . .. .. .. .. . . .. .. .. .. . . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. 28 Appendix A: Map of Waterfront Area........................................ ............. ............................... 28 Appendix B: Organizational Chart........................................................................................ 28 Appendix C: General Letters of Support............................................................................... 28 Appendix D: Local Government Resolution of Support ........................................................28 Appendix E: Slides................................................................................................................. 28 Appendix F: Guide for Evaluation Criteria........................................................................... 29 Appendix G: 2007-2009 Application Acknowledgement Form ............................................. 32 2007-2009 Application Page 2 of 32 WATERFRONTS FLORIDA P ARlNERSHIP PROGRAM Application Requirements Applications must be received at the office of the Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program no later than 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, 2007. Submit applications to: Department of Community Affairs Division of Community Planning Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program Attention: Jennifer Z. Carver, AICP 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Room 365C Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100 Call Jennifer Z. Carver at (850) 922-1772 or jennifer.carver(ti)dca.state.t1.us with any questions. Additional copies of this application may be downloaded from www.dca.state.t1.us/fdcp/ dcp/waterfronts. Check each item below to indicate that it is included in your application package. Return this list with the rest of the application package. Submit one (1) original and nine (9) copies of the application package. In addition, submit ten (10) sets of PowerPoint slides on CD with accompanying description (see Appendix E). Complete application packages must include: 1. The completed application form; 2. A map clearly indicating the proposed Waterfronts Florida Partnership area (See Appendix A for details); 3. An organizational chart showing the relationship between the program manager, the applicant (county or municipal government or nonprofit organization working with this government), the program manager's supervisor, the advisory group and any other pertinent parties (Appendix B); 4. Letters of support from merchants, organizations, citizens, and other parties (Appendix C); 5. A City Council or Board of County Commissioners resolution expressing support for participation in the Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program (Appendix D). If the applicant is a nonprofit organization, the local government resolution must express specific support for working with the applicant on the local Waterfronts Florida Partnership; 6. A Power Point presentation of 15-30 slides that show different physical conditions around the waterfront (Appendix E). The slides should be labeled with an additional map indicating where each slide was taken and where the image is in the proposed Waterfronts Florida Partnership area. A brief description of each slide should be included. Please include a CD of your presentation with each copy of the application. 7. Completed Application Acknowledgement Form (a copy will be returned to Applicant upon receipt of the application) (Appendix G). 2007-2009 Application Page 3 of 32 WATERFRONTS FLORIDA P ARlNERSHIP PROGRAM PLEASE REVIEW THIS CHECKLIST CAREFULLY & INCLUDE ALL REQUIRED MATERIALS. Eligibility Requirements The following are criteria that the applicant must meet to be eligible for this designation: . The applicant must be 1) a municipal or county government or 2) a local nonprofit organization or other similar organization participating with the county or municipal government (nonprofit organizations must demonstrate a good working relationship with local government staff and officials); . The community must be a coastal community required to prepare a coastal element for the local government comprehensive plan; . . The local government comprehensive plan must be in compliance as defined in Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes; . The community must be able to provide a program manager for at least two years and have secured this person immediately upon designation. The community must also be able to fund travel expenses for the program manager to attend training and other meetings associated with the program. If a community cannot provide afull-time manager, there needs to be sufficient justification that the program will still be a success with a part-time manager. Communities are strongly urged to utilize full-time managers and retain them for longer than the two-year program period. The applicant must commit to creating a Waterfronts Florida Partnership Committee by the time of designation with at least one member representing the county or municipal government; and . . The designated waterfront area cannot include a major, deep-water port; Le., it cannot generate more than $5 million annually in operating revenues. . The designated waterfront area should be contiguous, a manageable size, and have a common identity, focusing on its waterfront proximity. 2007-2009 Application Page 4 of 32 WATERFRONTS FLORIDA P ARlNERSHIP PROGRAM Appncantlqfonnation City jTown: Boynton Beach Community County: Palm Beach Redevelopment Agency Mailing Address: 915 S. Federal Highway Boynton Beach, FL 33435 Contact Phone Number: 561-737-3256 Contact Fax Number: 561-737-3258 Contact Email Address: brooksvi@ci.boynton-beach.fl.us Please identify the person responsible for completing this application. Name: Vivian L. Brooks Title: CRA Planning Director Organizational Affiliation: Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Signature:7/~~ If the applicant is not a county or municipal government, please provide the following: · a mission statement of the applicant organization; · a description of the organization's status [incorporated, 501(C)(3), etc.]; · date organization was established; · proof of partnership with the local government, including the following: o a description of how the proposed Waterfronts Florida Partnership's activities will be coordinated with local government processes; o a description of the offices in local government that are involved with the Partnership; o a resolution from the local government specifying support for working with the nonprofit organization on the local Waterfronts Florida Partnership (Appendix D); · a statement explaining why the applicant is interested in leading this revitalization effort; · details on activities and projects that the organization has accomplished in the last three years; 2007-2009 Application Page 5 of 32 WATERFRONTS FLORIDA P ARlNERSHIP PROGRAM · a description of grants and financial management experien~e, including audited financial statements, if available. 2007-2009 Application Page 6 of 32 WATERFRONTS FLORIDA P ARlNERSHIP PROGRAM Public Elected Official Certification I hereby certify that the City of Boynton Beach endorses the submission of this application and agrees to participate in the Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program. We understand the requirements of the program, including the need to provide a program manager and sufficient travel/expense money to actively participate in programmatic meetings and events. We hereby commit to monitoring the outcome of the partnership and reporting progress. Sig STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY OF '/JILt7'J'l i1thA"L Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me this q ~_ day of m J:JALi 2007 by ~-e'/r{'Lf la-Ii ~n( . Personally known ~ or Produced Identification Produced Type of Identification 7~~L/ nl~tJ NO~ Signature jorl~~ f1acJ.s Print, Type or Stamp Name of Notary ~llfIllIld AlIION IllIU. P8PUOS 80(2 Ll J8QWiJdeg :S31:l1dX3 i. '''i I6l9t& 00 , NOISSIWW(Xl AW ~:. :"j SlVOW 311:101YA ~ ,,,-i!..,~ "",,,,,r:.,'" Commission No;:])]) 3-vf.p J 1 f 2007-2009 Application Page 7 of 30 WATERFRONTS FLORIDA P ARlNERSHIP PROGRAM Eligibility Questions 1. Attach a map outlining the area proposed for the Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program. Make sure that the boundaries of the target area are clearly marked and labeled. Attach this as Appendix A. Explain why this area was chosen. The Two Georges Marina was selected due to its historic nature. The site is home to many long time marine-based businesses. The Sea Mist drift fishing boat has been in constant operation at this location for 40 years. Other businesses include dive boats, dive shop, charter fishing boats, jet ski rental, etc. The marina became popular in the 1930'S due to its close proximity to an ocean inlet and the Gulfstream. The Gulfstream runs the closest to Florida's shores at Boynton Beach making for a lively sport fishing environment. 2. In which local government (county or municipal) jurisdiction is the specified waterfront area located? Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County 3. Comprehensive planning a. Is a coastal element included in the local comprehensive plan? If yes, cite the section. Yes, Section 7-1. 2007-2009 Application Page 8 of 32 WATERFRONTS FLORIDA P ARlNERSHIP PROGRAM b. Is the proposed Waterfronts Florida Partnership area within the coastal planning area identified in the coastal element? Yes. c. Is the local comprehensive plan "in compliance" as defined in Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes? Please list date oflast comprehensive plan amendments and date oflast Evaluation and Appraisal Report. The Comprehensive Plan was last amended in December 2006 along with the EAR report. The Plan was found to be sufficient by the State in February 2007. 4. Does the specified waterfront area also contain a deep-water port? If yes, include the port's approved budget for the current and past year and most recent audited financial statement. (To be eligible, revenues cannot exceed $5 million.) No. 5. The applicant must be prepared to have a Waterfronts Florida Partnership Committee (an established organization or core group of individuals committed to coordinating the Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program) in place upon being designated as a Waterfronts Florida Partnership Community. This entity must have the ability to oversee development of a community vision and revitalization plan for the waterfront and to oversee the implementation of said plan. Additionally, at least one member should represent the county or municipal government with jurisdiction. The other members should represent the various interests in the target waterfront area including business, industry, and citizen interests. Once designated, the Department will provide assistance to the Applicant in development of a public outreach plan to ensure broad participation in all facets of the Waterfronts Florida process. 2007-2009 Application Page 9 of 32 WATERFRONTS FWRIDA P ARlNERSHIP PROGRAM a. If such a group exists, and will serve as the Waterfronts Florida Partnership Committee, identify and describe its operation, composition, when and by whom it was appointed, and significant accomplishments. b. If such a group does not exist, identify when it will be established, what form it will take, what authority it will have, and who will serve on it. Identify how this committee will be linked to the local government. If the Boynton Beach Marina is designated a Waterfronts Florida Partnership, an advisory committee will be formed within three months of designation and will consist of the following persons: · One representative of the City of Boynton Beach · One representative of the Chamber of Commerce · One representative of the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency · Two representatives from the local marine business · Two representatives from the surrounding neighborhoods The committee will serve as an advisory board to the Community Redevelopment Agency on all matters relating to the redevelopment of the marina including uses, design and operations. 2007-2009 Application Page 10 of32 WATERFRONTS FWRIDA P ARlNERSHIP PROGRAM · The Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program requires that each waterfront area have a program manager by the time of designation to coordinate and administer activities. Provide the following information to confirm that a program manager will be provided. If a community cannot provide a full-time manager, please state why this is so and why you believe a part-time manager would be suitable for this endeavor. Attach a job description and organizational chart in Appendix B. Program Manager's Vivian L. Brooks Name Proposed Starting Date Immediately upon designation Supervising Agency Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Direct Supervisor (provide information below) Name Lisa Bright Title Executive Director Telephone Number 561-737-3256 Facsimile Number 561-737-3258 Email Address brightl@ci.boynton-beach.fl.us Source of Funding for Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Program Manager's General Revenue Salary 8. If the proposed program manager is an existing employee, what other responsibilities will he/she have? Planning Director for the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency 2007-2009 Application Page 11 of32 WATERFRONTS FLORIDA P ARlNERSHIP PROGRAM 9. Where will the program manager have access to office support such as photocopying, telephone, fax, word processing, etc.? At the offices of the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency 10. The program manager will be required to attend at least two (2) training workshops per year and four (4) quarterly program managers' meetings per year over the course of the two-year program. Is there currently money available in the budget to cover these costs associated with travel? Identify the departmental budget from which the funds will be taken. Will these funds be available upon designation? If not, what actions will be taken to ensure the program manager is able to attend these meetings? Funds are currently available within the CRA Planning Department for travel relating to the marina. 2007-2009 Application Page 12 of32 WATERFRONTS FLORIDA P ARlNERSHIP PROGRAM Project Overview and Evaluation I. Description of the Waterfront Area 1. Attach a CD with a PowerPoint presentation with 15-30 slides detailing the conditions within the area specified as the waterfront area. These slides should demonstrate the overall quality of the built and natural environment, the interface between land and water, and the existing uses of the waterfront. Include a brief description of each slide and locate each slide on an area map. Further guidelines for slides are found in Appendix E. Attach a printout of the slides and all other requested materials in Appendix E. 2. What is the composition ofland uses in the designated waterfront area? Please give this information in terms of approximate percentages. Please also provide the size of the waterfront area in acres. Size of designated waterfront area 13.86 acres Commercial 12% Industrial 0% Private residential 0% Public-owned 98% Vacant buildings or lots 5% Other (please specify) Mangrove Preserve/Environmental Preserve 83% 2007-2009 Application Page 13 of32 WATERFRONTS FLORIDA P ARlNERSHIP PROGRAM 3. The Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program has four major areas of focus: environmental and cultural resource protection; hazard mitigation; public access; and enhancement of the viable traditional economy. Using these four categories, please specifically describe the individual problems and issues that are present in the target waterfront area. Your description should show an understanding of the issue and identify what you are trying to accomplish in each of these focus areas. X Environmental and Cultural Resource Protection The marina is adjacent to an eleven acre mature mangrove area. Currently the marina does not have a sewage pump-out station. It is one of the goals of the Community Redevelopment Agency as the owner of the Marina, to install a pump-out station. This will provide a convenient location for boaters to discharge their sewage and will prevent dumping into the ocean or Intracoastal potentially harming the mangrove and marine environment. Culturally, the marina has served as a focal point for Boynton Beach for over seventy years. The sport fishing industry helped to put Boynton Beach on the map. However, the sport fishing industry is in danger of disappearing from Boynton Beach due to development pressure and rising dockage fees. The CRA recently purchased the majority of the marina (2.0 acres) and is negotiating to purchase the final piece (8,614 sq. ft.). It is the goal of the CRA to maintain the marine related businesses in the marina by keeping dockage rates below market rate and providing amenities to the businesses and their patrons. The goal is to encourage visitors and residents to visit the marina to witness a piece of Boynton Beach heritage. The CRA and the Arts Commission are exploring art work to install at the marina that celebrates the City's relationship with the marine environment. Hazard Mitigation X Public Access One of the major goals of preserving the marina is to make it a focal point of the downtown redevelopment by making improvements that encourage people to visit and patronize the marine based businesses. In 2006 the CRA completed the Boynton Beach Promenade a linear park that leads to the Intracoastal and the Marina. Future plans for the Marina area call for enhanced pedestrian walkways, lighting, signage, public art, etc. 2007-2009 Application Page 140f32 WATERFRONTS FLORIDA P ARlNERSHIP PROGRAM X Enhancement of the Viable Traditional Economy The marina is home to numerous long term marine businesses. The marina building houses a dive shop that has been in operation for fourteen years. The docks contain 24 slips with the majority being used by commercial fishing or marine related businesses. These types of businesses are in danger of being lost to the local economies of Florida as residential development eats up commercial marine space. We believe that by maintaining these traditional businesses, we will be creating an asset that will draw visitors to our downtown and continue to provide a living for local families. c;-- 2007-2009 Application Page 15 of32 WATERFRONTS FLORIDA P ARlNERSHIP PROGRAM II. Past, Present, and Future of the Waterfront 1. Give a brief description of the waterfront area, providing details on the historical water-dependent economic uses of the waterfront. Include a discussion of how this has evolved, what has changed and what issues and problems you are trying to resolve with respect to the waterfront area. The location of the Marina has been the center of fishing in Boynton Beach for over seventy-five years. In 1953 the area was officially turned into a marina by Kenneth Lyman calling it Lyman's Sport Fishing Docks. The docks have almost continuously contained a mix of private vessels and commercial vessels until 2003 when The Related Group purchased much of the site to construct a mixed-use project called Marina Village. The docks on the north side of the Marina were also purchased by The Related Group and turned into condominium dockage. The remaining docks remained in the hands of the Skaggs family until the CRA purchased them in 2006. The purpose of the CRA buying the Marina is to preserve the traditional businesses. 2. Describe any major changes in the physical condition of the waterfront area in the . past five years (For example, destruction by hurricane, decline in maintenance, new construction, major building rehabilitation, etc.). The major change to the Marina area in the last five years was the construction of Marina Village a mixed-use development that also encompassed the purchase of the northern docks for condominium dock space. 2007-2009 Application Page 16 of 32 WATERFRONTS FLORIDA P ARlNERSHIP PROGRAM III. Community Commitment 1. Does the local comprehensive plan delineate the waterfront area for special consideration or planning activities? If so, please describe and attach the appropriate sections of the plan. Yes, the City of Boynton Beach's Comprehensive Plan encourages the preservation of coastal and wetland areas in Goal 7, Objective 7.8. The City encourages increasing public interaction with the waterfront through the development of the marina in Policy 7.9.5 In Policy 7.11.1 the City commits to using the Community Redevelopment Plan and recommendations form the Vision 20/20 Planning Study which call for the preservation and enhancement of the marina and surrounding areas. 2007-2009 Application Page 17 of32 WATERFRONTS FLORIDA P ARlNERSHIP PROGRAM 2. Has the area received other designations, such as historic district, community reinvestment area, enterprise zone, etc.? Briefly describe current plans for public and private investment or business assistance in the waterfront area. The Marina area is located within the Community Redevelopment Area. It is also located in the Palm Beach County Development Regions area making businesses located in the Marina eligible for grants. The CRA is planning on adding public restrooms and showers at the existing dive shop building. Future improvements include constructing a building to house the dock master/fuel office, additional public restrooms, pedestrian walkways, decorative lighting and signage, landscaping and public art. Recently, the CRA purchased 140 parking spaces in the new Marina Village project to accommodate public parking for the Marina. All of the public improvements are designed to attract visitors to the area and encourage the economic success of the existing businesses. 3. In addition to the waterfront organization, list private sector groups, such as the 2007-2009 Application Page 18 of32 WATERFRONTS FLORIDA P ARlNERSHIP PROGRAM Chamber of Commerce, Merchants' Association, neighborhood groups, historical societies, etc., that support waterfront revitalization and describe how they are involved with the waterfront. Attach letters of interest or commitment from these and other groups to this application in Appendix C. 2007-2009 Application Page 19 of32 WATERFRONTS FWRIDA P ARlNERSHIP PROGRAM 4. Are there any formalized groups, such as a Community Development Department, Community Redevelopment Agency, Downtown Development Agency or other well- organized nongovernmental organizations, that are involved in the waterfront area? If so, please describe their work for the past three years. How successful have the groups been in addressing and reaching their goals and objectives? How will they be involved in future waterfront work? The Marina is located in the Community Redevelopment Area. The CRA has worked for the past four years to purchase property and improve the marina and surrounding areas in order to create an attraction for the downtown. The CRA has accomplished the design and con.struction of the Boynton Beach Blvd. Promenade which is a linear park leading to the Intracoastal Waterway and connecting to the Marina area. The CRA has also purchased large portions of the Marina to preserve the dockage for the traditional marine businesses located there. To accommodate the public, the CRA has purchased 140 parking spaces in the adjacent development. 5. Have there been significant contributions, either financial or in-kind, from local residents, businesses, or other interest groups for the redevelopment of the waterfront area? Estimate total and average financial contribution and describe the types of in-kind contributions received. Also, are there any pledges or financial commitments for future work? No. 2007-2009 Application Page 20 of 32 WATERFRONTS FLORIDA P ARlNERSHIP PROGRAM IV. Investment in the Waterfront Area 1. Describe any major public investments in the waterfront district over the past five years. Include the approximate cost of each and its source of funding. Examples of public investment include, but are not limited to: public building renovation, infrastructure improvements, and park development. Sources of funding may include grants, bonds, and general revenue. Boynton Beach Blvd. Extension $ 8,000,000 CRA Bond Boynton Beach Promenade $ 5,000,000 CRA Bond Renovation of Dive Shop CRA General Building $ 20,000 Revenue 140 Public Parking Spaces $ 3,500,000 CRA Bond $ 16,520,000 2. Describe any major private investments in your waterfront area in the past five years. Estimate the value of each investment. The Related Group developed the Marina Village mixed-use project within the Marina District. The project was completed December 2C{o6. The estimated value of the project is $125M. 2007-2009 Application Page 21 of32 WATERFRONTS FLORIDA P ARlNERSHIP PROGRAM 3. Has the local government been supportive of the investments made by the private sector listed in the above question? For example, has the public sector made in-kind or matching contributions? Have processes been expedited for certain projects? Describe how or why not. Yes, the City of Boynton Beach permitted additional density for the Marina Village project. 4. Have there been attempts in the past five years to revitalize the waterfront area? Who initiated them? What was the nature of the effort? What was the outcome (have plans and projects been implemented)? Why do you think this outcome occurred? Using the Marina area as a catalyst for the redevelopment of the downtown area was introduced in the VISions 20/20 Plan adopted in 1998 (see attached). Many of the recommendations within the plan have been implemented; the Boynton Beach Boulevard extension, the Boynton Beach Promenade, Pete's Pond water retention area, the purchase and preservation of the mangrove area and development of a mixed-use private project. In 2005, Palm Beach County issued a bond with the purpose of preserving the working marinas in the County. Palm Beach County assisted the CRA with the purchase of the Marina with a grant of $2M. 2007-2009 Application Page 22 of 32 WATERFRONTS FLORIDA P ARlNERSHIP PROGRAM v. Governmental Support 1. Has the local government initiated any revitalization efforts specifically for the waterfront area in the past five years? Provide detail regarding the type and success of these efforts. The CRA and City adopted the Federal Highway Corridor Community Redevelopment Plan which recommended greater density in the Marina area to help revitalize the area. The Plan calls for Mixed-Use High land use category with a density of 80 du/ac. To date, three projects have been approved in or adjacent to the Marina area with one, Marina Village being completed and one under. construction. 2. Have the local government and private sector collaborated on any waterfront projects in the past five years? If so, please describe these efforts. Marina Village, a mixed- use project is collaboration between the City, CRA and the Related Group. This project led to a tri-party agreement between the City, a private land owner in the Marina and The Related Group. The Agreement was drafted to have all parties participate in ameliorating the numerous problems of the Marina area, including parking, access, etc. The end result of the collaboration was a better traffic pattern, for the Marina, additional public parking and a more attractive area. 2007-2009 Application Page 23 of 32 WATERFRONTS FLORIDA P ARlNERSHIP PROGRAM 3. How will the work done under the Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program be integrated back into the local comprehensive plan and the implementation activities of the local government and its planning department? Please be specific. Section 7.6 of the Boynton Beach Comprehensive Plan will be amended to reflect the designation and the desire of the City to maintain and improve the Marina area for the benefit of the public and local businesses. 2007-2009 Application Page 24 of 32 WATERFRONTS FLORIDA PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM VI. The Partnership 1. Explain as specifically as possible how the Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program can be of value to your community. What exactly does the community hope to accomplish through this program? The City and CRA hope to gain technical knowledge that will enable staff to manage and promote the Marina as a destination for visitors. We hope the Marina will be a catalyst in the redevelopment of the downtown area. 2. Describe the top three technical assistance needs of your community with respect to waterfront revitalization. Familiarization with the marine industry's issues and needs, direction on how a waterfront area can act as a catalyst for redevelopment and familiarization with the environmental challenges of a waterfront area. 2007-2009 Application Page 25 of32 WATERFRONTS FLORIDA P ARlNERSHIP PROGRAM 3. Briefly describe a proposed two-year work program for your community's participation in the Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program. Your work program should be based on the required tasks identified in the Program Materials and should indicate how meaningful public involvement will be incorporated into your community's Waterfronts Florida Partnership. Action Designation Ceremony Appoint Program Manager Formation of Marina Advisory Committee Review of Existing Conditions Development of Community Vision Development of Implementation Strategies Creation of database to Track Success of Revitalization Efforts (commercial operator income, restaurant income, etc. Develop Work Program Timing Upon Designation Upon Designation Within Three Months of Designation At Second Regularly Scheduled Meeting Within Three Months of Committee Formation Within Six Months of Committee Formation Within Nine Months of Committee Formation Within Nine Months of Committee Formation 4. A fundamental goal of the Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program is to create a network and a set of models for other communities to examine and to learn from regarding the environment, economic revitalization, and organizational building within the waterfront context. Describe why your community would be a good model for others and why your community should be selected to participate. The Boynton Beach Marina Area enjoys the support of the community, the City, CRA and the Chamber of Commerce as reflected in the adopted Visions 20/20 Plan. Many of the recommendations within the Plan have been implemented including the Promenade, the Boynton Beach Blvd. extension, etc. The CRA has funding to redesign the Marina area to encourage visitors. There exists a core group of dedicated persons who wish to see the Marina become the star in the development of the downtown and who will steward the process. 2007-2009 Application Page 26 of 32 WATERFRONTS FLORIDA P ARlNERSHIP PROGRAM 5. What have we not asked that you want to tell us? The eRA Events staff has been working on developing a waterfront event to being in the summer of 07 to promote the future development of the Marina. At that event there will be a contest to rename the Marina from Two Georges to something that will more reflect its importance in the redevelopment of the area. 2007-2009 Application Page 27 of 32 APPENDIX A MAP OF THE AREA TO BE DESIGNATED WATERFRONTS FLORIDA P ARlNERSHIP PROGRAM Appendices Appendix A: Map of Waterfront Area a. The area should be contiguous, cohesive and well-defined. b. The area should be of a manageable size. c. The area should have a common identity, focusing on its waterfront proximity. d. The map must include the area where the water and the land meet. Appendix B: Organizational Chart of the Participants Involved in the Revitalization Effort Appendix C: General Letters of Support from Businesses, Organizations, Citizens, and Other Parties Appendix D: City Council/County Commission Resolution Expressing Support and Commitmentfor Participation in the Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program Appendix E: Slides a. Include 15-30 PowerPoint slides of the waterfront area. b. Number each slide and indicate on an accompanying map (can be a copy of that provided in Appendix A) where each slide was taken and where the vantage point is. Also, on another sheet of paper, or the digital image, describe each slide, what the image is, and its significance. c. Submit the slideshow on a CD (one CD for each copy of the application). d. Include examples of the following: · The interface between the water and the built environment · Any public improvements in the waterfront area · Any historically significant buildings · Land uses around the waterfront · Any areas or buildings that are in need of revitalization Appendix F: Guidefor Evaluation Criteria Appendix G: Application Acknowledgement Form 2007-2009 Application Page 28 of 32 Boynton Beach Marina Area Proposed for Designation APPENDIX B ORGANIZA TIONAL CHART Events Subcommittee MARINA ADVISORTY COMMITIEE ORGANIZATIONAL CHART Design Subcommittee Marine Industry Subcommittee Committee Members · City (1) · Chamber (1) · CRA (1) . Marine Industry (2) · Community (2) Program Manager APPENDIX C LETTERS OF SUPPORT 03/1~/2007 14:00 Cl!~lnnan T"'.stee t'ompa.a1ics Bethesda MQ\orlal Hosl?ital Convance J;J~k Co)Q\p60ZI A8eociale(:l, me hit l~eaJty Thl!: Destiniltions Group Florida p(Jwe~ & Light Co. The Palm fleaell Post Johnson.J ones Myolt,. WiJliam5Mchitect& 20117 Board o( Oirect~ Cbalftmln of thl! hoard ~V()n Coug.l11lUl, elk, aIr/stll. ['f' BIlk..t UP lmmediatf1 Past Cha..lr Bubin-a B.a'IIlF, RrlMnx Ditt'rt Dirmors Kathle:in Ambt.ldp, Exit RCllltv Till.' D~tjlllllif"'; Group Victo.r R Bftlinate, BellS,)uth lIu4:!1c Buch.nan. The TVI/lf1rrvl'li' ("1111<'(./;.:011 Sha~ Ca&tiDO, Sun-..';,mntld Robert 0' AnseJo, ComPSOll AS50cinte~. lH(~ I.ou ~a'f.l:t', H()/id#yltrn I'ln.ljlltml Be//(lI ].Im Guilb~'(Jjt, OilinoM/ S('/ufi,'m. f/le. MArie Neshe, }FK M.~dh~l Omltr TQny Newbo]cl, rtc>rida P01.I.'f:r {9 lilllJf 0" Rob SiUo, GR1' Ad X-rt.'ill:S Candace Smith, 8tINk of Am!!r;cn. Robert B. Taylor. Jr., Bethesdll Memllrirll Hospital Steve Waxdbaum, lJIt' PI/1m 8eadl P(l~1 Mtiia Wl!l'(lein, Caml/l,"ce ll.nl~ EUlolt WilliiUIl6, ComPIWtljcIllioll5 R/!~IlI'(tr M.U/l1l81'l/!eni, Corp. 1llme$Wijll~s, /(l1I1'/S(~t.lnncs Myatt, Willla",~ A,.d!irect~ Glemt P. J~SI:~ P/'t!si,i(mt6'CEO Gre'lter Bl71mttln B/!acll Ol//Itt/>er qreormllt'rLY 5617344304 BB CHAMBER COMMERCE PAGE 02 March 19. 2007 Ms. Vivian L. Brooks eRA Planning Director Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency 915 S. Federal Highway Boynton Beach, FL 33435 Dear Ms. Brooks, I would like to express my support for the City of Boynton Beach eRA's application to the Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program for the marina area. The marina has always been at the heart of the redevelopment of downtown Boynton Beach. The eRA has taken great strides to redevelop the marina by purchasing public parking spaces and dockage for the commercial fisherman. With the State's technical assistance and grant we can further improve the marina area to make it a unique destination for our visitor's to Boynton Beach and South Florida. ton Beach, FL 33435 I (0) 561-732-9501 / (F) 56 J -734-4304 I 1:1 <h.or I em_iI; Chambcr@hoynto_heoch."'1l II Inlet Cove Association; 836 East Drive Boynton Beach, FL 33435 561-732-9241 March 19, 2007 Ms. Vivian L. Brooks CRA Planning Director Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency 915 S. Federal Highway Boynton Beach, FL 33435 Dear Ms. Brooks, INCA is in support of the CRA's application to the Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program for the marina area. The marina has always been the heart of the downtown area and we look forward to its redesign and improvement. Sincerely, ~~ LuLu Da Camara President :ftrl-~6' 1~iD~ 640 E. Ocean Avenue Boynton Beach, FL 33435 561 -737 -2600 March 17, 2007 Ms. Vivian L. Brooks CRA Planning Director Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency 915 S. Federal Highway Boynton Beach, FL 33435 Dear Ms. Brooks, I wish to convey my support for the CRA's application to the State of Florida's Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program. As a merchant adjacent to the marina area, anything that can be done to increase our visibility by increasing the numbers of visitors to the area will be welcomed. I wish you success with your application and look forward to an exciting future for downtown Boynton Beach. Sincerely, ( F>, .~..~ Barbara Lentz APPENDIX D RESOLUTION 1 RESOLUTION NO. RO,7-(,S'(> 2 3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF 4 BOYNTON BEACH, SUPPORTING THE BOYNTON BEACH 5 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY'S APPLICATION 6 FOR A GRANT FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF 7 COMMUNITY AFFAIRS UNDER THE "WATERFRONTS 8 FLORIDA" PROGRAM, FOR THE BOYNTON BEACH MARINA 9 TO BE DESIGNATED AS A "WATERFRONTS FLORIDA" 10 COMMUNITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11 12 13 WHEREAS, The City of Boynton Beach understands the critical importance of the 14 economic well-being of the community and the quality of life of its residents, and has a 15 longstanding commitment to revitalization ofthe Downtown area; and 16 WHEREAS, the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) intends to 17 apply for a grant from the Florida Department of Community Affairs, under the "Waterfronts 18 Florida" Program, to help address economic, access, cultural and disaster mitigation issues the 19 Downtown area; and 20 WHEREAS, the program can provide funding and technical assistance to plan 21 improvements to the marina area which will serve as a catalyst to downtown redevelopment; and 22 WHEREAS, the application by the CRA requires a resolution in support from the City of 23 Boynton Beach City Commission. 24 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE 25 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH AS FOLLOWS: 26 Section 1: The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are true and correct and hereby 27 ratified and confirmed by the City Commission. 28 Section 2: The City Commission ofthe City of Boynton Beach hereby expresses its Page 1 of3 S :\CA \RESOI Waterfronts Florida. doc support ofthe application by the Boynton Beach Community ~edevelopment Agency for a grant 2 from the Florida Department of Community Affairs under the "Waterfronts Florida" Program. 3 Section 3: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 PASSED AND ADOPTED this ~ dayof /n~ ,2007. CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA ATTEST: /) .p~ Page 2 of3 S:\CA \RESO\Waterfronts Florida.doc APPENDIX E SLIDE SHOW <C,; ~~ ~ ,C)l t \. .,~~_ V> ~l. If "7"T" ~ " Q3~ ~ ~ Z<( ~ ~~ rim &l ::41 HJY 1 c:I o .... ~ as u o ~ as CI) I-t < as c:I .... I-t as ::a < ..-," Ll fiLU 2 ",,,.tr) CIJ-C .aCIJ .... o c .... c cO) CIJ-Ui ... CIJ <(0 <* 1i<l'~:- I \ , 3= CD -- > ..c: ... ~ o en ~ (.)' o .\ Q . \ \ ' \ \ .... \ CD . '.:S. . . , 'f.L' . \. '.' . '\\\ ' , " \ I. \ , \ \ ,\ \ \ \ ,\ \ \ .~ r-a".. . ....... ...."'-, , . ' r. ..:./ ]' . ":1'J5'! i jJ C) I: -- -C I: I: C) -- -- ~CI) ca ~ -~/ . i I r....et 1 .,.. t ,-,. ,'i.";:,,,,~'.n" l-t .-.. T~ '4 ~. r ..' '. ,...-.--' . 1 i I ! U) I --c ca ~ (1) ._ ~:E-6, -c .- C(1):J: o ...... (1) .... ca U) 't: 6,:J (1) ._ 1; = ~c ~EtJ I ~ I 1u ----- i ;11 ~,~ . IC l .. j,<<\~"",,:,\ "",'"":><,, ';';:\<i,: -'i-: i';;;ti."" ~ f--~ I , -,.'- lo.-- . '''~ .~.?:- - I--- - ,............. r---- .-;. r-- h ...c ~~I = := ~ ~ -; I - I~~ ..... I-- ,;':;; ..-..-..-.. -- ...."~,,."'. ~ ,.1j I I [ill" _ , H .-lCl~ ~~.; J' ,...... ~ i ,reF f~ iti1f~~ jlO ~~[ _ _ =-~. ~ r- -;. n ""-"11 :::.. .. . _ ~ - I :Z:.r L-- APPENDIX F GUIDE FOR EV ALUA TION CRITERIA WATERFRONTS FLORIDA P ARlNERSHIP PROGRAM Appendix F: Guidefor Evaluation Criteria Waterfronts Florida Partnership Application - 2007-2009 All criteria are evaluated on a range from 0 (Not demonstrated) to 5 (Effectively Demonstrated). 1. Characteristics of the Community a. Appears to be strong leadership, commitment and supportfrom elected officials. Elected officials demonstrate strong interest in project through letters and activity in the specified area. Local government is willing to pursue activities to revitalize waterfront. b. Appears to be strong leadership, commitment and supportfrom Community stakeholders. Citizen activity in regards to the waterfront is strong. This could be demonstrated through letters of support, past projects on the waterfront, or civic group participation. Further, private investment and interest in the waterfront area are strong. c. Community seeks to balance resource protection and economic development. The local government is actively pursuing both economic development and environmental protection or is cognizant of both types of activity when developing plans of action for the community. d. City/County and waterfront relations support each other. The concept of waterfront revitalization is in sync with plans for the city/area. The specified waterfront area could be an integral component of the larger community/city. The city (or county) and waterfront businesses collaborated on past projects for revitalization or have a good working relationship. e. Local businesses and citizens are committed to revitalization. Businesses are interested in revitalization as seen in letters of support; previous experience of business community in redevelopment. Individual businesses have renovated offices or shops. f. The community is committed to long-term, incremental revitalization efforts. Community is willing to hire a long-term program manager. g. Revitalization is not in conflict with the comprehensive plan. Concepts regarding waterfront revitalization are supported by comprehensive plan citations if the specified area is delineated as a special area in the comprehensive plan. h. Both rfhe private and governmental sectors are committed to revitalization. Local government and businesses are willing to continue to invest in waterfront area. There is a strong commitment to improving the area. 2007-2009 Application Page 25 of28 WATERFRONTS FWRIDA P ARlNERSHIP PROGRAM Government and businesses are willing to contribute to the revitalization effort through donations, staff, equipment, etc. Local government has initiated other efforts to revitalize the area. i. The Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program can be useful to this community. Community's views of how this program will be beneficial are similar to the goals of the program. The waterfront community is in need of organizing and training regarding waterfront issues. The waterfront community sees the strength of technical assistance for waterfront revitalization. The community appears capable of creating and beginning implementation of a revitalization plan for the area by the end of the two-year program cycle. 2. Readiness of the Applicant a. The Applicant demonstrates the organizational andfinancial readiness to manage the proposed Waterfronts Florida Partnership. b. There is an understanding of and commitment to the Waterfronts Florida approach. The Applicant demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to the four priority concerns of Waterfronts Florida: protecting environmental and cultural resources, providing public access, mitigating hazards, and enhancing the viable traditional economy. The Applicant also demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to conducting a meaningful public involvement process as part of its Waterfronts Florida efforts. c. Past efforts demonstrate a strong desire to plan and implement community projects. There is evidence of an ability to plan and implement community projects, whether in the waterfront target area or elsewhere. d. There appears to be willingness to commit stajJ, space and other support such as travel expenses. The local government, agencies, private organizations, or local civic groups are willing to commit office space, equipment, supplies, etc. and provide for travel of program manager to establishing this program. 3. Characteristics of the Proposed Waterfronts Florida Area a. Waterfront area is amenable to revitalization - public access potential; maritime culture and history; history of water dependent economy. There is documentation that a traditional working waterfront did or still does exist in the specified area; there is a history of the community focusing on the waterfront area; people have or could have access to the waterfront. b. Waterfront area is ofmanageable size, can be delineated and is fairly contiguous. Edges are clear and well-chosen and relate to the surroundings; the specified area is well-defined and is not unwieldy; the specified area is cohesive, has a common identity/focus, and could be said to have a "sense of place." 4. Other Criteria 2007-2009 Application Page 26 of28 WATERFRONTS FLORIDA P ARlNERSHIP PROGRAM a. The supporting documentation, including slides, maps, resolutions and letters of support required in the Application. b. All other factors being equal, the Review Committee shall give preference to Applications from areas of the state not currently served by the Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program in order to give all regions of the state an opportunity to benefit from the program. The training and technical assistance provided to designated communities through the Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program often influence neighboring communities, cultivating interest in waterfront revitalization and preservation of public access. For this reason, uniform geographic distribution pfthe limited resources available through the Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program provides . optimum benefit to the citizens of the state. APPENDIX G APPLICA TION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM WATERFRONTS FLORIDA P ARlNERSHIP PROGRAM Appendix G: 2007-2009 Application Acknowledgement Form Please type or print return address in the space below: l!;'\}{ f\:-0 ~\OCi=:.r ~ . ~ '1...\ \.,) t) 2 ~-"te~ _wy, -'d!1'j tJ!!l\,J ~ ~ iii ;:Ole :1.1 /fJ 5 Name Organization Address City, FL zip APPENDIX H EXERPT FROM THE BOYNTON BEACH 20/20 REDEVELOMENT PLAN BOYNTON BEACH VISION 20/20 REDEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN (Final Report) Prepared For: The City of Boynton Beach By: Duncan Associates, Inc. in association with: Urban Design Studio, Inc. David Plummer and Associates LB Limited and Associates, Inc. September 15, 1998 IV. Marina Area The Marina Area is the key component of the Ocean District and has the potential for redevelopment success like no other in south Palm Beach County. It has tremendous comparative advantages in attracting a mix of entertainment, retail, office and residential uses naturally drawn to its waterside location. However, redevelopment has been hindered in the past by infrastructure deficiencies such as stormwater retention and parking requirements. These problems are being effectively addressed bqth currently by the City Commission, as well as, through this Redevelopment Master Plan. The City has also moved to provide incentives for private interests to redevelop key properties. The proposed conceptual long-range development plan for the Marina Area is shown on the subsequent page as a component of the Ocean District. The Boynton Marina should be visually extended to Federal Highway through the unified treatment of architecture, streetscape, graphic icons, and the recurring theme of water incorporated into the intersections at Federal Highway, the pedestrian sidewalks, and plaza spaces. Public access to as much of the waterfront as possible should be provided and protected. The Marina Area is made up of the following areas: . . The Boynton Marina Port Promenade the heart of the marina. a convertable street extending Boynton Beach Boulevard to the Intracoastal WateNJay. mixed-use redevelopment with public plazas and new stormwater lake. . The Cove and Blue Lagoon Development Intensity Projections Based on socio-economic information presented earlier, analysis of current market trends, and existing development conditions in the Marina Area and affected environs east of the FEC railroad, development intensity projections were developed as a long- term guide for specific land use and urban design planning of the area. A 20-year projection period was used. These projections, separated into two (2) subareas, are presented in the table below. Boynton Beach Vision 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan Page 29 (((" '-', ./ r-.'... : \ .....\ /- 's\ ~ / . ;'i~ ..!:-~) i-j- ~.< September, 1998 Marina Area OCEAN DISTRICT STUDY AREA EAST OF THE FEe RAILROAD Net land RetaW Rest. Office Ruld. Hotel Nautical To.al Tolel Total FAR Area Service Museuml Non- Ruld. Square ConI. Rasld. sq. n. Fottag Center e West 01 12.10<:. 102,000 36,000 53,000 0 0 0 191,000 0 191,000 0.36 Federal East of 24.0 Ie. 174,000 116,000 152,000 102 100 30,000 472,000 145,800 617,800 0.59 Federal du's rooms Grand Total 36.1 Ie. 276,000 152,000 205,000 102 100 30,000 663,000 145,800 808,800 0.51 du's' room. . dwelling units calculated at 1.200-1.500 sq. h. each. Assuming infrastructure and parking problems are resolved and public sector access and beautification improvements made, market analysis showed strong potential demand for specialty retail, restaurant, entertainment (such as museum), and hotel/conference center for this attractive waterside location. Nautical Theme In order to establish and promote a waterfront nautical theme for the Marina Area, marina-related names should be considered throughout the area. Special public places such as the proposed Boynton Beach Boulevard Promenade, for example, could be named "Port Promenade." This should encourage private buildings and businesses to add to the nautical theme of this special place. Buildings in the Marina Area could take names such as "Compass Center" and hotels might be named "Captains Quarters." Public improvements can also serve to extend and enhance the nautical theme. The integration of water with art as a way of attracting the public the enjoy the city's marina environment was discussed at several project workshops. To illustrate this concept, the consulting team designed an "Interactive Water Sculpture," depicted in Figure 8, which could be located in a prominent marina pedestrian plaza. It suggests a global sphere with raised continents and water cascading down, dramatically illustrating the predominance of the earth's oceans. Radiating lines extend from the sculpture showing Boynton Beach's relationship to places around the world. The compass rose, with its infinite number of variations, is recommended as the graphic icon which can tie the Boynton Beach Marina area together. Some applications of the compass rose image include: Boynton Beach Vision 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan Page 30 '~".\('<" .. i \ (~'\. ,'. v ~ ' j.', -'- \ ";~- -J-- ~--. ',' September, 1998 Marina Area Interactive Water Sculpture Figure 8 The integration of water with art as a way of attracting the public to enjoy the city's marina environment was discussed at several workshops. The concept is illustrated above. It suggests a global sphere with continents raised slightly above the surface of the sphere. At the sphere's surface, water cascades down dramatically illustrating the predominace of the earth's oceans. Originating from the globe are radiating lines inlaid into a public plaza showing Boynton Beach's relationships to places around the world. September; 1998 Boynton Beach Vision 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan Marina Area ~C(~v0tJOI .. (; I ' " 'j, '< " ON ~A, Page 31 · pedestrian pavers · banners · signnage · architectural ornamentation · etched glass · building names and logos. . Compass rose banner applications are presented in Figure 9. Ocean A venue Bridge The new bridge will set the stage for redevelopment in the Marina Area. The bridge's neo-c1assical design will serve as an expression from which to draw architectural inspiration. Four spire-like towers will provide a gateway entrance and link to the two waterfront communities of Boynton Beach and Ocean Ridge. Trellis work at the towers' base offers an opportunity to integrate nautical art into the design. Immediate surrounding areas will feature a park-like promenade to encourage pedestrian and passive waterfront activity. Design elements created for the bridge will be reflected in Boynton Beach's emerging downtown revitalization through paving patterns, colors, and light fixtures. The Ocean Avenue Bridge project has provided an opportunity to, in a manner of speaking, bridge the communities of Boynton Beach and Ocean Ridge. Through a series of meetings with task force members and representatives from each city, the Department of Transportation and its design team has succeeded in building an aesthetic design consensus. It is important to note that the height and grade configuration of the new bridge will impact existing parking along East Ocean Avenue. A number of parking spaces along the north side of Ocean near the bridge will be eliminated with the new bridge. Thus, these "lost" will need to be replaced by additional spaces within the Marina Area. Boynton Marina The Boynton Marina should be visually extended to Federal Highway through the unified treatment of architecture, streetscape, graphic icons, and the recurring theme of Boynton Beach Vision 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan Page 32 !'\"'I I.. -~-". ( ~ ~, .1 '6\ )L ; >-", ..-",,,,/ \- 0' 1,-) N" ,,<,." September, 1998 Marina A rea Banner Concepts for Marina Area Figure 9 September, 1998 Marina Area Boynton Beach Vision 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan Page 33 water incorporated into the gateway intersections at Federal Highway. Pedestrian sidewalks and plaza spaces should also reflect the Marina theme. Public access to as much of the waterfront as possible should be provided and protected. An open pedestrian mall, visually linking Ocean Avenue to the new lake north of Boynton Beach Boulevard, should be created to emphasize the pedestrian nature of the Marina Area. A full mix of uses should be present, with an emphasis on eating, entertainment and specialty shopping on the ground floor. Figure 10 shows the primary redevelopment features of the Boynton Marina plan. New buildings along Federal Highway, Boynton Beach Boulevard and Ocean Avenue should be built to a prescribed building line along the street (:t12' setback) allowing for wide pedestrian walks which could accommodate cafes and restaurants. This approach also screens parking in the rear and allows for the future construction of a hidden, unobtrusive parking structure. Characteristics of this prime redevelopment area should include: · "Coastal Florida" style architectural (see architectural guidelines). · Building locations that establish continuity of pedestrian walkways along Federal Highway. Boynton Beach Boulevard extending to the Intracoastal Waterway and Ocean Avenue. · Buildings should be predominantly in the two to three story range. Limited landmark structures should be considered (6 - 8 stories maximum preferred). Buildings taller than eight stories should be discouraged. The site of the former boat storage facility should be considered a prime mixed use development site. While the first one or two floors should be supportive of public waterfront activity (shops, restaurants, galleries, etc.), the upper floors would be very desirable for offices or apartments. Public access around the waterfront, however, should be provided and protected. Plazas and public amenities should be provided for wherever possible. The eastern facade and ground floor of the First Financial Center should be reconsidered for pedestrian-serving shops and cafes. The building design provides an existing "arcade" on its eastern side, which, through festive architectural detailing, could be transformed in a sheltered, pedestrian plaza with direct access to and views of the Boynton Marina. Interim surface parking can be designed to accommodate immediate and short range (1-5 year) parking demands, but a parking structure should be planned for and integrated into the Marina Area. Boynton Beach Vision 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan Page 34 ([.,.C(C ., (', '\\: . (",.," .' i.'f" ....,.- I i. '. ' September, 1998 Marina Area Characteristics of this prime redevelopment area should incJude: .. · Parking that is screened from view and ultimately structured to allow for the addition of new businesses. · Shops, restaurants, galleries and other Marina Area attractions. · Ground floor shops, restaurants and other pedestrian-friendly businesses in order to maintain a continuous walking experience. · Protected view corridors (as shown on the Illustrative Master Plan) to include: 1) Boynton Beach Boulevard to Intracoastal Waterway 2) new "Cove" lake to Ocean Avenue 3) south end of First Financial Center to Intracoastal Waterway · Residential component Excellent vehicular access to new retail, residential, office and entertainment uses should be emphasized in the early years of redevelopment. Of particular importance is the provision of a public road and/or boulevard between Ocean Avenue and the new Boynton Beach Boulevard Promenade in the area of NE 6th Street. This can be accomplished by the extension and widening of the current NE 6th Avenue right-of-way north of Ocean Avenue up to East Boynton Beach Boulevard through either public purchase or private donation. The construction of the Blue Lagoon stormwater lake will remove one of the most critical roadblocks to Boynton Marina redevelopment, that is, adequate drainage consistent with current federal, state and regional regulations. Another importance hindrance to redevelopment has been parking. As with stormwater drainage, private property owners simply cannot provide necessary parking spaces on individual parcels, to meet governmental and lending institution requirements, and still have viable land remaining to develop appropriate uses. One current restaurant owner has purchased remote parcels for parking but these have drawbacks also when trying to attract customers. Thus, the City should acquire donations, easements and/or fee simple title to centrally-located parcels to construct attractive, well-maintained surface parking spaces as a short-term strategy. One or more of these sites could become parking structures in the longer-term redevelopment plan. Parking alternatives are addressed in greater detail later in this section. Boynton Beach Vision 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan Page 36 '~'\('~-,.!\ ' , .~ (C \ '~ I, '-, \ '';,') ,:<::\~ September, 1998 Marina Area Port Promenade (East Boynton Beach Bo~/evard) Proposed Development Because access to the Marina Area is vital to its success in the early years of redevelopment, Boynton Beach Boulevard, east of Federal Highway, should be designed as a visually-impressive street promenade "convertible" to pedestrian use for 'special events. For this reason, the "Port Promenade" is proposed for this segment of East Boynton Beach Boulevard. A graphic rendering of this signature amenity is presented in Figure 11. A change in roadway character should be evident and dramatic as one approaches the Marina Area from 1-95 and Seacrest Boulevard. An interesting, "pineapple-shaped" fountain would be located in the middle of the promenade several hundred feet east of Federal Highway. Rotary-type intersections would be used at several points along the promenade. The vehicular/pedestrian mall or promenade should be emphasized by wide walkways, tropical plantings, specialty pavers, and significant artistic elements and features. The promenade should be terminated by a public pavilion at the Intracoastal Waterway. Characteristics of this convertible pedestrian promenade and should include: · District gateway monumentation at Federal Highway. · Water features/fountain at the Federal Highway gateway. · Public facilities on both sides of promenade entry to serve as an activity generator/catalyst for attracting businesses and pedestrian activity. · Increased building separation along the promenade at Federal Highway to emphasize visibility, create pedestrian plaza space, and allow for feature landscape and architectural treatments. · A compass rose rotary at the terminus of the promenade and at the new lake to the north to create a landmark. · Special pedestrian overlooks with benches at the new lake, existing marina inlet, and the Intracoastal Waterway. · Buildings with sidewalk cafes and second floor terraces to add life and activity to this pedestrian street. · A unified grade elevation (no sidewalks) for pedestrians and automobiles to allow for temporary or complete pedestrianization of the promenade. · Removable bollards can be used to convert sections of the promenade to "pedestrian only" for special events. Boynton Beach Vision 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan Page 37 ,.!.i..<~ .' '..0/ \.. c<" )" /'. ,,,_, _/r ',' r ( ) r"~ \,' September, 1998 Marina Area Port Promenade Figure 11 1. Compass Rose Special 6. Blue Lagoon Overlook Intersection Treatment 7. Removable Sollards 2. Vehicle Drop Off (Optional) 8. Enhance Appearance 3. Promenade Entry / Attractions of Lift Station 4. Pedestrian Plazas and 9. Overlook Opportunities Outdoor Cafes 10. Compass Rotary Terminus 5. Fountain Rotary (See Below) with Overlook and Covered Structure Specialty Fountain An interactive, specialty fountain as shown below will serve as a focal point for the promenade rotary. Boynton Beach Vision 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan Page 38 ~.r...-... .". ! . '\ ~,(. ...". ) (y C) , . /7 ).~", ~\.:,- L fUi'J September, 1998 Marina Area Estimated Cost The estimated construction cost of the Port Promenade is $3.6 million assuming it is constructed as a convertible roadway/pedestrian corridor with parking for the full length from Federal Highway to the Intracoastal, as shown on the Ocean District Redevelopment Plan graphic herein. An additional 30' wide strip of land on the north side of the existing East Boynton Beach Boulevard right-of-way, extending from the approximate middle of the promenade east to the Intracoastal Waterway must be obtained to complete the necessary cross-section. City staff has indicated that there is a reasonable likelihood this additional right-of-way can be obtained through dcrnation. In order to address the most critical needs of the marina area and use initial 20/20 capital funds as efficiently as possible, it may be prudent to divide this key project into two (2) phases. Phase 1, which should be programmed for construction in 1998-99, would consist of the construction of the promenade from Federal Highway east to the intersection with (planned) NE 6th Street. The estimated cost for this Phase 1 component is $1.15 million, including the cost to complete NE 6th Street up to the promenade. It would provide an immediate "visual statement" at Federal Highway and, in combination with the construction of NE 6th Street, open-up the marina area from the north, giving badly-needed access to existing and prospective retail and entertainment uses. This northern marina access strategy is especially important due to the imminent construction of the Ocean Avenue Bridge which will greatly hinder marina access from Ocean Avenue over the next 2-3 years. Phase II would consist of the approximate eastern half of the promenade from NE 6th Street to the Intracoastal Waterway. This component is projected to cost approximately $2.45 million and could be planned in a mid-term timeframe such as the 2003-2005 period, after redevelopment is well-underway. Funding Sources Funding will be provided primarily by a combination of City general revenues, CRA monies, user fees and transportation grants. Boynton Beach Vision 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan Page 39 "'. cr., ((f7.... '. ').': "~" September. 1998 Marina A rea Blue Lagoon Storm water Facility Proposed Development The Blue Lagoon facility is shown in Figure 12 as part of the larger redevelopment plan for this portion of the Marina Area. The City is planning a regional stormwater retention facility in this portion of the Marina Area. Coined "Blue Lagoon," this important piece of infrastructure will address a critical historical hindrance to development in the Marina Area. The necessary land for the facility is now being acquired by the City ana the construction plans are currently in the permitting process. Blue Lagoon is expected to be completed in 1999. The City has also proposed a park-like walkway system around the lake, as well as, criss-crossing boardwalks over Blue Lagoon. One feature of the in-lake boardwalk system is a central platform with limited seating where people can linger and enjoy the passive water environment. Estimated Costs The cost estimate for the Blue Lagoon facility itself and associated drainage improvements is $3.5 million. The projected cost for the in-lake boardwalks and peripheral walkway system is not yet available. No additional land acquisition is necessary for the lakeside walkways. Funding Sources The funding source for the Blue Lagoon facility is utility revenue bonds (approved) and eventually, user fees. Funding for the boardwalk and walkway systems will be provided either by City general revenues, CRA monies, and/or park and recreation grants. The Cove The planned stormwater retention lake, i.e., Blue Lagoon, located immediately east of the Boynton Beach Plaza should stimulate the complete redevelopment of this existing strip center. A multi-use building program (The Cove), involving public and private use, would allow for residential and/or a small hotel, office, retail, restaurants, and a public Boynton Beach Vision 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan Page 40 ...~) '):'; '.' September, 1998 Marina A rea The Cove I Blue Lagoon Figure 12 1. New "Blue Lagoon" Retention Area 6. Entrance Pedestrian Environment 2. Board Walk System / Water Features 7. Hotel/Residential 3. The Cove Plaza and Outdoor Stage 8. Preserve Existing Ficus Tree 4. Retail/Office Facilities 9. Connection to Mangrove Boardwalk 5. Future Parking Structure and Ground 10. Mangrove Floor Retail Boynton Beach Vision 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan Page 41 ~"t, ~.:\ OJ ...~ 'l "ON ~ September, 1998 Marina Area plaza with an outdoor amphitheater. These uses would allow people to take dramatic advantage of the new waterfront setting and proximity to the': Boynton Marina and all of its activities. Figure 12 shows the major redevelopment features proposed for this subarea. The mix of uses in The Cove should be designed to encourage its success as a public place and to maximize the joint use of parking. A mixture of offices with restaurants and . retail will enable limited parking to provide for day and night time use. In addition, weekday office parking spaces will provide spaces for weekend amphitheater and Cove Plaza events. In any event, in order to maximize the use of the new waterfront. environment, a parking structure should be integrated into the project design. The northern portion of this redevelopment site is a prime location for residential or hotel/conference center use. As a residential use, the target market would likely be young professionals interested in a lively atmosphere such as that anticipated with a plaza and amphitheater. As a hotel use, the ground floor facing the plaza should be considered for limited retail to support pedestrian activity. This is easier to do with a hotel use, which could also incorporate a small conference center to complement the public use of the Cove Plaza. Boynton Beach currently has few buildings suitable for small/medium business or civic conference activities. The Master Plan also recommends that some form of retail frontage be incorporated for the majority of the Federal Highway frontage. A major pedestrian crosswalk, linking additional parking on the west side of Federal Highway with The Cove, establishes a reasonable point at which continued retail frontage to the north may be considered optional. Joint Nautical Museum/Public Use Site Proposed Development Located in the Marina Area, a nautical museum can act as a natural visitor/tourist draw. The Nautical Museum is a concept which can be transformed into a number of different marina-oriented attractions. Palm Beach County and Boynton Beach are rich in history related to its coastal location. Whether its Boynton's sport fishing, its coral reefs or the history of shipwrecks and lost treasure, man's fascination with the ocean can form the basis for a number of educational and entertaining exhibits. A private developer, Boynton Beach Vision 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan Page 42 /ct(\ ~\. (... /. ~ ,. - -" ) h, ' September, 1998 Marina Area experienced in museum marketing and operations, should qe sought to work in partnership with the City of Boynton Beach and the City's CRA. To help offset development costs and provide needed public services to the Marina Area, the museum should be developed as a joint use site, incorporating a police substation and marina information center in a portion of the new one-story building. The size of the joint use museum is estimated to be 2,200 square feet, however this estimate should be adjusted if necessary in the future based on input from the selected museum developer. Several potential locations for the joint use museum appear most feasible and.are shown on the previously-presented Ocean District Redevelopment Plan graphic. One possible site is located adjacent to the southwest corner of the Blue Lagoon stormwater facility, immediately north of the Port Promenade. Another good location is in the northeast quadrant of Ocean Avenue and NE 6th Street. This latter site offers the advantage of current public ownership, in that, the FOOT had previously secured the parcel for drainage retention purposes in the Ocean Avenue Bridge improvement. However, this purpose was rendered unnecessary by the City's construction of the Blue Lagoon facility which can address the new bridge drainage needs. FOOT has agreed to transfer the parcel to the City for a nominal price. Estimated Costs Costsfor the museum facility will need to include land acquisition. Based on the estimated 2,200 square size of the joint use nautical museum, a 1/4 acre site would be appropriate (assuming no shared parking). Based on average vacant land prices in the area, land acquisition is estimated to be $50,000-60,000. Projected construction cost is $50,000 for the joint museum facility. Thus, the total cost for the facility at this location is estimated to be $100,000-$110,000. At the Ocean Avenue site, land acquisition would be nominal. Thus, the total estimated cost for the museum at this site would be the $50,000 construction cost. Shared parking opportunities will be available in the development of the joint use museum where some required spaces might be located in a nearby city parking facility. If this concept proves feasible, the necessary site size could reduced by the total area of the shared (off-site) spaces assigned to the proposed museum. Boynton Beach Vision 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan Page 43 ..~(..'.\. ~. September, 1998 Marina Area Funding Sources Primary funding sources should include City general fund revenues and CRA funds. Also, if the City chooses to enter into a joint venture arrangement with a private museum developer, then private sector funding would be available. Private Development Projects While prudently-planned public sector projects can address critical infrastructure needs and provide the initial "seeds" for redevelopment, private sector development must be the "driving force" behind redevelopment. In the Boynton Marina Area, several key private developments are planned and have the potential to significantly accelerate the pace of future redevelopment. Phase I Marina Retail/Office A development team, headed by Edward Garcia, is planning an exciting redevelopment project in the northeast section of the Marina combining specialty retail, office and restaurant uses. The project is shown in the Ocean District/Marina Area graphic presented previously herein. Working with the City of Boynton Beach, the Garcia team has secured building permits for land preparation. The proposed Phase I development program is as follows: Sauare Feet Restaurants Specialty Retail Office Total Space 13,910 17,850 6.600 38,360 This project can serve as an important first step in marina redevelopment due both to its central location adjacent to the proposed Promenade and the fact that it will draw residents and visitors to the area. Boynton Beach Vision 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan Page 44 (....('(~".: '.\.!.c ..~/ . I ;j- September, 1998 Marina Area Other Private Projects Several planned private redevelopment projects can reinforce the "destination" emphasis of the 20/20 Redevelopment Plan, and provide additional reasons for residents and visitors to come to the Marina Area. These important private projects are: · Two George's Restaurant - expansion of existing facility. · Dive Shop/Boat Charter - expansion and upgrade. · Banana Boat Restaurant/Other Retail- expansion of existing facility and additional of new retail space. · Intracoastal Indian Lake Village - new development. All of these projects should be completed in similar timeframes with the high-priority public improvements such as the Port Promenade. City staff is prepared to work with private developers for expediting the timely completion of these developments. Marina Area Architectural Guidelines Architecture Buildings in the Marina Area should reflect a Florida Coastal style of architecture, consisting primarily of hip and/or gable roofs. Figure 13 shows a collage of images incorporating this style. Rectilinear forms with stepbacks and building articulation are encouraged. This style derives its character from various elements assbciated with the Key West Vernacular Cracker and Bungalow styles of architecture. Overhangs for pedestrian canopies and visual interest should be incorporated whenever possible. Overhead structures, gateways. and arches, help define spaces, provide pedestrian comfort, and reinforce character and identity. Architectural detailing can emphasize both the historical and nautical themes within Boynton Beach. The use of thematic fences, overlooks, widows walks, open air structures, and building elements can create a unique character in the Marina Area. Weather vanes, windsocks, and banners can add excitement and movement in the air. Boynton Beach Vision 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan Page 45 "~'\'-"..' ; (' . ' i \ ',0_.; j "," \ j- --, "....\. /' "\ ~;':) - ~._-~ September, 1998 Marina Area Coastal Florida Architecture Characteristics Figure 13 September, 1998 Marina Area : /fr~, '. !'~!( :~. -\" "" )', ~ . , ~ ~ ~~ . /,-. - " J. _.>:~, ~___--'.::; ~ Boynton Beach Vision 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan Page 46 Preferred Coastal Florida Style Elements The qualities and design elements of Coastal Florida Style Buildings include: · Metal seamed roofs; · Horizontal siding; · Hip or gable roofs; · Multi-paned windows; · Porches, balconies, widow walks, and breezeways; · Cupola; . Cool colors; · Exposed structural details (beams, rafters, etc.); . Post and rails; . Weather vanes; . Nautical detailing; · Roof overhang; . Open air structures. Discouraged Stylistic Elements · Highly reflective surfaces (glass, mirror, metal,etc.); · Large blank, unarticulated walls; · Square "Box Like" buildings; · Heavy stucco treatments; · Irregular, modernistic window shapes and rhythm; . Flat roofs; · Large plate glass windows. Exterior Building Wall Materials Exterior building walls are encouraged to use the following materials in an appropriate arrangement. These include: . Horizontal Siding; · overlap · channeled · beveled Boynton Beach Vision 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan Page 47 (((, ',,"\1:' c; ~ ,i. . I,' ". ' September, 1998 Marina Area · shiplap · Shingles (finished or natural). The following materials may be incorporated, if appropriate, in limited applications (under 20% of facade). . Brick; · Smooth stucco; · Vertical wood siding. Windows In keeping with the Coastal Florida Style, windows should be rectangular and multi- paned. Preferred: · Wood framed or similar appearance; · Multi-paned; · Rectangular in form; · Specialty windows may exhibit arcs and other non-rectangular forms but should be kept to a minimum. Porches and Balconies Preferred: · Balconies with decorative rails; · Porches/arcades covered by roof overhangs along store fronts; · Widows walks and overlooks as decorative and functional elements; · Raised decking connecting store fronts in appropriate areas; · Porches, decking and staircases should tie into pedestrian circulation throughout the Marina Area. Boynton Beach Vision 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan Page 48 .ct: 'i ':" . September, 1998 Marina Area Height, Scale, and Massing Heights of structures should relate to adjacent open spaces to allow maximum sun and ventilation, protection from prevailing winds, enhance public views of surrounding water, and minimize obstruction of view from adjoining structures. Height and scale of new development should be compatible with that of surrounding development. New development height should "transition" from the height of adjacent development to the maximum height of the proposed structure. Figure 14 graphically depicts a number of options to address building scale and massing. . Large buildings which give the appearance of "box-like" structures are generally unattractive and detract from the overall scale of most buildings. There are several ways to reduce the appearance of large scale, bulky structures. · Vary the planes of the exterior walls in depth and/or direction. Wall planes should not run in one continuous direction for more than 50 feet without an offset. · Vary the height of the buildings so that it appears to be divided into distinct massing elements. · Articulate thee different parts of a building's facade by use of color, arrangement of facade elements, or a change in materials. · Use landscaping and architectural detailing at the ground level to lessen the impact of an otherwise bulky building. · Avoid blank walls at the ground floor levels. Utilize windows, trellises, wall articulation, arcades, change in materials, or other features. Setbacks The first two floors of any building fronting Federal Highway in the Marina Area must be built up to the 12' wide sidewalk or provide a hardscaped plaza (for up to 50% of building face) between the building face and the sidewalk. Pedestal buildings (buildings with the first floor set back from the front property line while upper floors project out to the front property line) are discouraged. Boynton Beach Vision 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan Page 49 "..,.,~,,~..:y-" '~.' I (.; '-', ~ ;' , . . . . >! _.--~ , , ' September, 1998 Marina Area Figure 14 UNDESIRABLE ARCHITECTURAL VERTICAL ARTICULATION HORIZONTAL ARTICULATION TREATMENT ADDED ADDED MAJORITY OF BUILDING WALL LOCATED ALONG STREET R.O.W. UP TO 50% OF MAJOR BUILDING FACADE MAY BE SETBACK FROM THE STREET R.O.W. CLIP BACK BUILDING CORNER PROVIDES INTERESTING ALLEY DESIGN BETWEEN BUILDINGS 12' SETBACKS ARE REQUIRED ALONG STREET R.O.W . September, 1998 PLAZA AREA CREATED IN THE ' BUILDINGS SETBACK AREA LANDMARK FEATURE PERMITTED AT MAJOR INTERSECTION CORNER PEDESTRIAN CUT THAU AT CORNER Marina Area ,:~() (~., ~ . ). ~~l""';-., : :--"'" " Boynton Beach Vision 20/20 Rl!dl!Velnnment Master Plan Pa~e 50 Awnings, trellises, and other accessory building structures which are relatively open and do not restrict pedestrian or vehicular movement may project into the front right-ot- way. Permanent building canopies are not included in this category. Any building located at a corner intersection shall incorporate architectural features at the ground floor which emphasize the importance of pedestrian movement. These features may include building cut-ofts, walk-through covered arcades, trellis structures, and other elements which focus visual interest on the corners. Where approp~iate, new buildings should set back their corners at intersections to create pedestrian plazas, as well as improve visual sight lines for vehicles. The corner setback minimum dimension shall be 10' from the corner (see graphic). Streetscape Streetscape elements and plant material should relate to Boynton's historical past and provide splashes of color associated with subtropical South Florida. Nautical theming should be incorporated into street furnishings and pavers through the area. The nautical Compass Rose should regularly appear in a wide range of variations. These variations should establish a strong identity for the Marina Area and add interest and character throughout the area. Figures 15a-15d present examples of specialty pavers, bollards, lights, tree grates, benches, trash receptacles and plant material which would be appropriate to enhance the Marina Area theme. The compass rose icon should appear in a variety of applications: . Intersection treatment; . Plaza detailing; . Site furniShings; . Sculptural elements; . Banners; . Architectural detailing; . Glass etchings. For example, pavers set in the pattern of the compass rose can help emphasize the nautical character of the marina area and serve as a way-finding device. Figure 16 shows an example of how the compass rose can be incorporated into light fixtures. Boynton Beach Vision 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan Page 51 ,,;'~./ ..f'....~. .... \. .I ~ /" "', /. . ~ :"--) r.~- ~:' .- September, 1998 Marina Area Specialty Pavers Figure 15a PUBLIC PLAZAS AND INTERSECTION TREATMENTS CORINTH PAVER A - FANS PATfTERN PAVERS \ ) 14 L'" . ~'~\\\"l ~ J l i~:~.I./'l, ... (\ Y-I~-;::-< /;/h, '~~. \..1. .,...c)<.:./.,y, '. ," 0..-~/ , ..~'-.: 0... J;~ " . ~ ',.,;- "-{FA..~ ..y~ .~~. "'i.:, "-/'). ~ ~/;<,~":Y":.:r-:.:x-: -...-..- ~'--t '. 'y_ .. >'/>\.'" .y~- t. _ ;-- I r .'" V~ . r- _, oJ ~... '--l- I - f -~_) .....f -1... ..... k --l - I, ..- -- . "J-=.. .::/ I r- .........r-1 ..,.-. \ ... I ,V ' ._~ A-\~)I.-;:.">.)'r -(<0'( ....t~~..;...,-l--: '. Y"V '{ :>--..~-~. Y,&'...v.... "(~\\/ ')(: <,(~ J ..... '--f' ... " . -'. 1-~~- " ^'-. '. -,L..l;\j" .~_.\ "\ . J t I \ \ WALKWAYS PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS MINOR INTERSECTIONS COLOR: E - 11 C - CIRCLE UNBEVELED EDGE PATTERN 45 DEGREE HERRINGBONE PATTERN MANUFACTURER: PAVER SYSTEMS PH: 1-800-226-0004 Nr'., 'C..1:1.)' ~ . ".... ... y' 1..-) . _ _'" J- .., _ ';c /~'rCN '0 September,1998 Marina Area Boynton Beach Vision 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan Page 52 Sollards & Lights SALEM BOLLARD MODEL: M9023 NAUTICAL ALUMINUM / TEAL 35" HIGH /15" BASE DIA. MANUFACTURER: IRONSMITH PH: 1-800-338-4766 September, 1998 m~if~~ H~;lJI , .<-~:c ,6IWJf1llB..., t.... ~-::: (. :--! !~ . R_ t:~~~::;~'~~~.>f" .... .'."- .. "-MlIT.lJWA~1it~MtQf~;.'.' .._' ."'_' h....,.., .' ..:,_...:..;....,_.... . iitlll!~B . I. 'Ii. .. ...~ <. ,x>. -".;" +.. :]t~1J'1 . ~~PtPiWrni_~.r~ .. :"-~""lIiJ~._IoU.!I.; . TECHTRA LIGHT MODEL: V071 SINGLE ARM V072 TWIN ARM ALUMINUM / TEAL POL YCARBONATE GLOBE STAINLESS STEEL FASTENERS MANUFACTURER: IRON SMITH PH: 1-800-338-4766 Figure 15b 'l;!~~~i; . :~::~:::~l"lr;'''~~ :' ...: .. '," -, Yr' I Dr . . ':' - ,n. Hr'~ _ '. lWl' .:w. .'.'fN~lIJ' .... . . .' !,l,J'I. 3, ' . " ,Ul.H~ ~ ....."." ~). ,') .". !c.~~;~:+), .; ....~:.J5h.............. ...... :,>:,,'<'.-.' ",' -'-"""'." THE NAUTICAL DESIGN OF THE SALEM TAKES ITS INSPIRATION FROM THE MOORING POSTS USED FOR TYING SHIPS AT PIERS AND DOCKS Marina Area [fY' \'~ ~.. ~,~.,.y~~, ~, r (J"J \.. Boynton Beach Vision 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan Page 53 Tree Grates I Benches Trash Receptacles Figure 15c TREE GRATES DEL SOL MODEL: M4871 ROUND M4872 REC. LIGHT WELLS CAST ALUMINUM PER ASTM B26 BAKED POWDER COAT COLOR: TEAL GREEN 20-6081 COLOR OPT 2: BLACK 21-7001 MANUFACTURER: IRONSMITH PH: 1-800-338-4766 GALLERIA BENCH MODEL: GL24B - JA MANUFACTURER: O.M. BRAUN & COMPANY PH: 1-310-921-7344 TRASH RECEPTACLE MODEL: S-42 36 GALLON / ALUMINUM COLOR: TEAL MANUFACTURER VICTOR STANLEY, INC. PH: 1-301-855-8300 September, 1998 Marina Area Mt ~c\.~(O; ,,'oJ;: \? . rCJ N Boynton Beach Vision 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan Page 54 Plant Material Figure 15d September, 1998 Boynton Beach Vision 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan Marina Area ~(~:\.'7J':)'C :1 c\ L_ u '~ ,\'. ,'u i,j U 'Iv,_ ~ Page 55 Pedestrian Lighting with Compass Rose Figure 16 Example of how the compass rose can , be incorporated into light fixtures in the Marina Area. September, 1998 Marina Area , ~< 1 v ().;."'.. .' i. r--- \ . ( \ : i. I C~ \ J -: . v/'- ./'~) "\/ __-".x f 0 j',; '0 Boynton Beach Vision 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan Page 56 Parking Shared Parking Shared parking is defined as parking spaces that can be used to serve two or more individual land uses without the demands of one land use conflicting or encroaching on the demands of another land use. The opportunity to implement shared parking is the result of one or both of the following two conditions: . · Variations in the peak accumulation of parked vehicles as the result of different activity patterns of adjacent or nearby land uses (by hour, by day, by season). · Proximity of land uses that result in attraction to a combination of two or more land uses with a single auto trip to one destination. Shared parking is not a new idea. It has long been observed in central business districts, suburban communities and other areas where land uses are combined in close proximity. While developers and public officials recognize the existence of shared parking and patrons practiced it, typical zoning codes do not provide for it. Most zoning codes are expressed in terms of peak parking ratios for specific individual land uses. While the peak ratios reflect the differences in parking demand generated by separate land uses and under certain conditions, they do not reflect the fact that total or combined peak parking demand can be significantly less than the sum of the individual demands. That is, parking requirements may be overstated if they require space for the peak parking accumulations of each individual land use in a mixed-use environment. Typically, the peak parking accumulations for individual land uses in a mixed land use development can occur at different times. The greatest demand fluctuations occur by hour of day, but it is also significant by day of week or season. Proximity of land uses encourages multiple purpose trips in which people attracted to a multi-use development visit more that one land use. For people using an auto to travel to such developments, a single parking space can be used to serve several land uses. The significance of shared parking is connected to the emergence of mixed use development. Mixed use developments are defined as developments having: Boynton Beach Vision 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan Page 57 "C((.\\?, "'.j . ,~ ~ / ". .,_//. ., , 1-,-; -. \_' September, 1998 Marina Area Three or more significant revenue producing land uses. · Significant functional and physical integration of project components. · A coherent development plan specifying project phasing, scheduling, land use intensities, and other characteristics. Many mixed use projects have been successful as catalysts for urban redevelopment and are viewed as unique and interesting places in which to work, visit, or live. To increase revenue and promote a lively atmosphere, mixed use developments are frequently planned to incorporate land use activities that extend daytime activity periods into evening. Combining land uses has a number of advantages, including the opportunity to take advantage of a captive market, certain economies of scale and cost savings associated with the reduced amount of space and infrastructure, particularly parking, required. Parking Needs An analysis of parking needs in the Marina Area was performed to provide numerical guidelines within which the parking strategy could be developed. The analysis is . contained in a series of tables included in Appendix B. The analysis addresses both the short-term or interim (3-5 year) redevelopment program, as well as, the 20-year build-out projections presented previously scenario. The parking strategy will focus on the needs of the interim development program, while laying the proper groundwork to also enable the City to meet the build-out needs. Accounting for shared parking opportunities, the interim parking analysis in Appendix B shows that approximately 445 spaces in or near the Marina Area will be necessary to accommodate the short-term program. Boynton Beach Vision 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan Page 58 ~"~(( (, '-, \ '. ,'; ,~-, September, 1998 Marina Area Parking Strategy Lack of adequate parking has historically hinder redevelopment and new development in the Marina Area. Private property owners simply cannot provide necessary parking spaces on individual parcels, to meet governmental and lending institution requirements, and still have viable land remaining to develop appropriate uses. One current restaurant owner has purchased remote parcels for parking but these have drawbacks also when trying to attract customers. Figure 17 shows the existing parking areas in the Marina Area. As noted earlier, the construction of the new Ocean Avenue bridge will eliminate a number of existing spaces along the north side of Ocean between NE 6th Street and the Intracoastal Waterway. The proposed parking strategy is designed to address both the short-term and long- term needs of the 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan for the Marina Area. Over the short-term, approximately 445 cars must be accommodated. This need should be addressed through well-maintained paved surface parking lots, centrally-located in the Marina Area, as well as, parking spaces on the Port Promenade, on Casa Loma and near the existing Banana Boat Restaurant. Figure 18 shows several alternative locations for an initial, (+/-) 2-acre surface lot either in front of the existing First Financial Center (FFC) or north of Ocean Avenue between NE 5th and 6lh Streets. The latter location is preferred due to the fact that the site will likely become a 4-5 story parking structure over the longer-term (5-8 years) as redevelopment accelerates, and the southern location will not block the view of FFC users, but preserve a greater size and feeling of openess for the Marina Area itself. Thus, the City should acquire through donations, public/private agreements, easements, and/or fee simple title surface use rights for either of the two (2) 'Phase l' parcels shown in Figure 2. The estimated cost for the 2-acre parking facility is $425,000 and can be funded either from City revenues, CRA funds and/or user fees. Over the longer-term future of the 20/20 Redevelopment Plan, one (1) or more of the surface lots can be converted to 4-5 story parking structures. It is recommended that the selected surface lot on NE 6th Street be the first priority for parking garage construction when warranted. 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Zoning Permitted uses and site development standards in the Marina Area are under the CBD (Central Business District) in the City's Zoning Code and are presented below. Permitted ,Uses Restaurants Bars and lounges Public and private recreation facilities Marinas and accessory uses Dry boat storage at marina* (max. 45' height) Boat service/repair as accessory to boat storage. Hotels and motels Multi-family residential (up to 10.8 upa and can be mixed)* Offices and financial institutions Governmental facilities Churches Private clubs* Day care and pre-school facilities* Colleges and schools Auditoriums and community centers Department and variety stores Antique and art stores Gift and floral shops Music, camera, video shops Beer, wines and liquor sales (no drive-through) Furniture, appliance and decorator stores Hardware, carpet, paint and wallpaper stores Clothing stores Pet shops Office supplies and equipment Book, news and tobacco shops Sporting goods and toy stores Luggage, jewelry and cosmetics stores Eyeglasses and hearing aids September, J 998 Site Develooment Standards: Max. Height. . . . .. . . . , . . . , , . . . . 10* stories Min. Frontage..,........,..... . ...., 75' Min. Depth. . . , . . . . . , . . . , . . , . . . . . . .. 100' Min, A rea, . , , , . , . , . , . . . , , . .. 15,000 sq, ft, Max. Bldg, Coverage. , , . . . . , . . . . . . . .. 75% Min, Front yard.,.,...."...,.,..,." 0' Marina Area ~\" c.. ,{ (c\ )0', / l /."'....;,.._ ___~.,J: ,;- I) N ~ Boynton Beach Vision 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan Page 62 Drugstores Grocery, bakery and ice cream stores Outdoor merchandise display/sales* Sidewalk sales* Auto parts sales and auto rental Personal and business services Photographic and printing shops Public parking lots and garages * Conditional use. Prohibited Uses Adult entertainment or massage parlors Dry cleaning plants Outdoor storage (except rental cars) Sale of used merchandise Pawnshops Personal rehabilitation offices Wholesale and storage establishments Service or repair of vehicles Repair shops except as accessory to retail sales. Rooming or boarding houses Boat storage, dealers, repair Other Relevant ceo Provisions 1.) Utility Lines: Shall be installed underground and service equipment effectively screened. 2.) Parking: * In CBD, # of spaces shall be reduced by 50% from normal city requirements. * When 2 or more adjacent properties combine on-site parking and construct shared parking facility, required spaces may be reduced by an additional 10%. · Above provisions may be increased/decreased by eRA Board based on study. · Parking requirements can be fulfilled either with onsite spaces or off-site spaces under long-term binding agreement. 3.) Parking Location: · No surface parking shall be permitted in front yard of any building along a Boynton Beach Vision 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan Page 63 ({C'. .,'(' \ , , i : .'.. '.~ .. /, '0"...,..." .'_ _'_-, '.' . 1(),-, \ September, 1998 Marina Area major public pedestrian streetscape system as designated in CRA Plan. · All required parking must be owned or leased within 1,000' of building served. 4.) Landscaping: In conformance with Chapter 7.5 of LORs. 5.) Signs: In conformance with Chapter 21 of LORs. 6.) Non-conforming Structures: · Limited expansion allowed if consistent with CBO intent. · If expansion proposal cannot provide required parking, CRA may accept payment in lieu of parking based on formula adopted by City Commission. If no formula adopted, then no payment allowed. · Parking payments received are to be put in trust fund and used to construct public parking facilities within 1000' of where collected. Marina Area Zonina Recommendations In order to ensure a beneficial and complementary mix of uses in the Marina Area, the following uses should be prohibited in the CBO zoning district: · Gas stations and convenience stores. · Auto parts sales. · Laundromats. · Hardware stores. The parking, signnage, setback, landscaping and urban design guidelines for the Marina Area contained herein should be incorporated into the CBO regulations. Boynton Beach Vision 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan Page 64 ~'Y '\ " ::... 'c' September, 1998 Marina Area Circulation and Access In the Marina Area, there are two (2) primary access concerns which must be addresses as redevelopment occurs. First, the NE 6th Street right-of-way must be completed and improved as a two-lane, paved road in the initial phases ot 20/20 implementation. Second, vehicles must be allowed on the promenade at least as far east as the intersection with NE 6th Street. Successful completion ot the above-stated concerns will ensure good access and circulation which is the "life blood" ot retail stores and other commercial uses. The acquisition of the additional right-ot-way to complete NE 6th Street is included in the 20/20 Implementation Program. Boynton Beach Vision 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan Page 65 .'~\P;;\! -' i - \ ;. , ' l, / ",' (._.~ -"" _./'" -'~ " .~ '\ '. f,),,, September. 1998 Marina Area APPENDIX I COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT FROM THE BOYNTON BEACH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN City of Boynton Beach Coastal Management Elemertt Goals, Objectives, and Policies Goal 7 To develop and maintain the Coastal Management area in a manner which protects human life, limits public expenditures in areas subject to destruction by natural disasters while preserving beach, shoreline, marine, wildlife, and recreational resources. Obje~tive 7.1 The City shall continue to enforce all applicable local, state, and federal coastal environmental regulations while providing for the development or operation of remaining vacant waterfront residential properties. Policy 7.1.1 The City shall continue to participate in and, where appropriate, locally enforce all existing coastal regulatory activities of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Florida Department of Transportation, the Department of Environmental Protection, South Florida Water Management District, Palm Beach County Environmental Resource Management, & Palm Beach County Health Department. Policy 7.1.2 The City shall continue to regularly review and, where necessary, modifY local development regulations to ensure that development projects utilize best management construction techniques for natural resource protection. Policy 7,1.3 The City shall continue to require building construction elevations consistent with minimum federal flood insurance regulations. Policy 7.1.4 The City shall continue to require building construction techniques in accord with the South Florida Building Code. Policy 7.1.5 The City shall continue to enforce all regulations pertaining to the State's Coastal Construction Line. Objective 7.2 By 2002, the City shall develop a local water quality improvement program for the City's portion of the Intracoastal Waterway using current stormwater data. Policy 7.2.1 The City will investigate the completion of Phase IT and ill of the Downtown Stormwater Improvement Project installing stormwater pre-treatment devices where financially appropriate. Policy 7,2.2 The City will continue to maintain a program of street sweeping roadways and parking areas that drain into the Intracoastal Waterway. " Policy 7.2.3 The City will continue to enforce the local building construction threshold criteria'such that major modifications to existing uses conform to local and City of Boynton Beach .EAR-based Comprehensive Plan Amendments 00-1 ER 7-1 Date: June 20, 2000 Coastal Management Element Ordinance No. 00-29 Policy 7.2.4 Policy 7.2.5 Policy 7.2.6 Policy 7.2.7 Policy 7.2.8 Policy 7.2.9 Policy 7.2.10 Objective 7.3 Policy 7,3.1 Policy 7.3.2 regional stormwaterpre-treatment standards in cooperation with the South Florida Water Management District. ;. The City shall continue to enforce the land development regulations to require future marinas to be designed to maximize flushing of the marine basin and to provide for proper sanitary sewer hook-ups. By 2002, the City will initiate discussions with the Florida Department of Transportation relative to improving the water quality of stonn water discharges. By 2002, the City will initiate discussions with the South Florida Water Management District relative to improving the water quality of storm water discharges from the C-16 (Boynton Beach) Canal. The City shall continue to support the exiting consolidated efforts of the Lake Worth Lagoon Ecosystem Management Area Study and Committee and any efforts of Intergovernmental Plan Amendment Review Committee with regard to this important ecosystem. The City shall, by 2002, adopt resolutions that request and seek support and funding from County, State, and Federal agencies relative to establishing a long-term water quality improvement program for Lake Worth and the Intracoastal Waterway. The City will continue to urge that the Florida Department of Transportation retrofit existing drainage outfalls from State Highways to Lake Worth and the Intracoastal Waterway. The City shall by 2002, conduct a study of the feasibility of requiring marinas to provide sanitary sewer hook-ups for long-term use, and to adopt ordinances requiring boats to hook-up to the systems provided. Subsequent to Plan adoption, or when mandated by state statute, the City, in cooperation with Federal, State, County, and adjacent governments will protect and restore the existing coastal dune system and beaches along the City's beachfront and establish standards to minimize the beach and dune impacts of man-made structures. The City shall continue to coordinate with the Beaches and Shores Council and other agencies to identify County, State and Federal grants available for establishing a local dune protection program. The City shall con~':le to investigate the feasibility of requiring all beach access locations to be converted to dune cross-over structures and for existing F, walk paths to be restored and vegetated, City of Boynton Bcach EAR-bascd Comprehcnsivc Plan Amcndments OO-lER 7-2 Date: Junc 20, 2000 Coastal Management Element Ordinancc No; 00-29 Policy 7.3.3 Policy 7.3.4 Objective 7.4 Policy 7.4.1 Policy 7.4.2 Policy 7.4.3 Objective 7.5 Policy 7.5.1 Policy 7.5.2 Objective 7.6 The City shall continue to provide resolutiorls to support and maintain areawide beach renourishment efforts, if determined to have no significant negative impact on reefs and other living marine resources. The City shall continue to provide resolutions that.. support and maintain improvements of South Lake Worth Inlet to minimize beach erosion. The City shall continue to limit public expenditures in the coas~al high hazard area by restricting expansion/improvement of the City's existing utilities except for those necessary to serve planned development, to improve environmental quality, or to serve redevelopment activities. The City shall continue to adopt and maintain procedures to provide funding for utility and road maintenance primarily with respect to existing needs and redevelopment activities. The City shall continue to adopt and maintain procedures such that future capital improvements shall be oriented to maintaining adopted Level of Service standards for planned uses or to improve local environmental quality, or to serve redevelopment activities. The City shall continue to enforce the land development regulations that require future hook-ups to the City water system be restricted to users that are either on or will hook-up within a time specific period to a sanitary sewer system. T~e City shall continue to provide .lor the local implementation of the County Emergency Preparedness Plan with respect to residential notification, evacuation and City management techniques, with particular emphasis towards the City's multi-family and mobile home areas through an interlocal agreement, and to encourage public participation in the planning process. The City shall establish and maintain procedures to maintain local emergency services personnel familiarity with Palm Beach County's adopted Emergency Preparedness Plan. The City shall by 2002 undertake efforts to establish a County datab~e regarding emergency preparedness targeting resident groups, and to seek . cooperation and assistance in updating procedures contingent with population growth in the coastal area, and when possible, request public input in the planning process. The €ity shall maintain or reduce current estimated hurricane evacuation times if development increases. City of Boynton Bcach EAR-based Comprehcnsive Plan Amcndments OO-lER 7-3 Date: Junc 20. 2000 Coastal Management Element Ordinancc No. 00-29 Policy 7.6.1 The City shall continue to enforce procedures; to maintain local emergency services personnel familiarity with Palm Beach County's adopted Emergency Preparedness Plan. Policy 7.6.2 The City shall continue to participate in all countywide emergency preparedness preparation and practice sessions. Policy 7.6.3 The City shall continue to review existing evacuation routes and deficiencies as noted in the Hurricane Evacuation portion of the Coastal Management Element, every three years, ~d if appropriate, initiate amendments of the Regional Plan to Palm Beach Coimty Emergency Management personnel. Policy 7.6.4 Reserved. Policy 7.6.5 The City shall undertake efforts by 2002 to establish a County surveyor informational program to identify the location and magnitude of the coastal area population requiring assistance in evacuation. Policy 7.6.6 The City shall adopt the pertinent policies on hazard mitigation that are derived from the Palm Beach County Hazard Mitigation Working Group. Objective 7.7 The City shall continue to provide for the phasing of urban services consistent with the Level of Service Standards of each Comprehensive Plan Element. Policy 7.7.1 The City shall continue to establish procedures to maintain and monitor existing interlocal agreements for provision of water and sewer service with adjacent municipalities and the unincorporated area. Policy 7.7.2 The City shall continue to establish procedures to coordinate and participate in long term area-wide planning efforts for provision of solid waste resource recovery and regional sewage disposal. Policy 7.7.3 The City shall continue to adequately fund local m$tenance and operation needs with respect to storm drainage. Objective 7.8 The City shall continue to protect, conserve and, where possible, improve local wildlife, coastal wetlands, estuaries, coastal barriers and marine habitats. Policy 7.8.1 The City shall continue to discourage site clear-cutting and protect, restore and enhance, where possible, existing natural areas and native species, such as beaches and dunes, W,etlands, estuaries and drainage systems. T' City Qf Boynton Beach EAR-based Comprehensive Plan Amenc:brients OO-lER 7-4 Date: lune 20. 2000 Coastal Management Element Ordinance No. 00..29 Policy 7.8.2 Policy 7.8.3 Policy 7.8.4 Policy 7.8.5 Policy 7.8.6 Policy 7,8.7 Policy 7.8.8 Policy 7.8.9 Policy 7.8.10 Objective 7.9 Policy 7.9.1 The City shall continue to encourage responsi9le agencies to support and enforce the designation of low speed, wake free areas along the Intracoastal Waterway. The City shall continue to assist with the mitigation strategy programs of transplanting seedlings of red mangrove and marsh grass into the intertidal mangrove areas. The City shall continue to cooperate with the appropriate agencies on the installation of channel markers to protect sea grasses from prop dredgIng. The City shall continue to develop and support educational programs, enhancements, and proper maintenance of the Mangrove Nature Trail and Nature Center in the mangrove hammock at the end of Boynton Beach Boulevard. The City shall continue to enforce the use of native vegetation species in meeting local landscaping requirements. The City shall continue to enforce the establishment of buffer areas adjacent to natural areas and mangrove sites, open space provisions, tree protection, storm drainage, and best management practices, and amend to comply with policies in this Element. The City shall continue to enforce the permitting and mitigation requirements of County, State, and Federal agencies in developing in natural, wetland, and mangrove areas. The City shall continue to support and cooperate in efforts to preserve and encourage turtle nesting along the City's beach area. The City shall continue to consider the specific and cumulative impacts of development or redevelopment on wetlands, estuaries, water quality, water quantity, wildlife habitats, living marine resources and beach and. dune systems. The City shall provide by 2002 for an increase in the amount of water dependent and water related uses and public access to beach and shoreline facilities by prioritizing shoreline uses with priority given to water dependent uses. The City shall prepare a master plan of Jaycee Park that increases by 2002 public use and access to the Intracoastal Waterway, subject to lease restrictions and successful negotiations with the owners Florida Inland Navigation District), City of Boynton Beach EAR-based Comprehensive Plan Amendments oo-lER 7-5 Date: June 20, 2000 Coastal Management Element Ordinance No. 00-29 Policy 7.9.2 The City shall continue support, through resc>;~utions, area-wide efforts to acquire and develop additional waterfront and beachfront sites on the condition that such increases do not hann natural resources. Policy 7.9.3 The City shall support the maintenance of transit facilities to serve beach front parks through City system or Palm Tran service. . Policy 7.9.4 Subsequent to Plan adoption, the City shall adopt and implement the land use and zoning recommendations outlined in Coastal Management Element. Policy 7.9.5 The City shall consider, cognizant of impacts to established uses, criteria for marina siting to give priority to development plans which increase public interaction with the waterfront. The City shall consider developing performance standards which guide the review of proposals in this respect and continue to monitor the construction of the current marina project and future operations. Policy 7.9.6 The City shall continue to enforce the Land Development Regulatio~ to enforce public access to beaches renourished at public expense, and enforce the public access requirements of the Coastal Zone Protection Act ofl985. Objective 7.10 By 2002, the City shall protect, preserve and/or provide for the sensitive reuse of historic properties in the Coastal Management area. Policy 7.10.1 The City shall implement by 2002 a historic preservation ordinance that includes performance standards for development and reuse. Policy 7,10,2 The City shall establish procedures to encourage the property owne~ of historic sites to maintain the design and structural integrity of the building~. Policy 7.10.3 The City shall annually update the .1996 Historic Sites Survey with new eligible sites worthy of preservation. Policy 7,10.4 The City shall continue to consider allowances for historic preservation)n the development of a Historic Preservation Ordinance. Objective 7.11 To provide for the ongoing development of the coastal area in a manner which will reduce the exposure of human life and public and private property to natural hazards by developing a Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan. Policy 7.11.1 The City shall continue to utilize the Community Redevelopment Area Plans, the Future Land Use Map, and recommendations from the Vision 20/20 Planning Study as, ,a post-disaster redevelopment plan for establishing const}J1ction criteria and siting requirements for use in redevelopment of existing developed properties. This effort would include a review of the City of Boynton Beach EAR-based Comprehensive Plan Amendments OO-IER 7-6 . Date: June 20, 2000 Coastal Management Element ~ce No. 00-29 Coastal Construction Building Code, the Curren~ Flood Protection Ordinance, the Future Land Use Map, Community Redevelopment Agency plans, and other pertinent recommendations from the "Vision 20/20" planning study and include criteria to distinguish between immediate repair and long-term redevelopment. Policy 7.11.2 The City shall continue to adopt and maintain procedures in capital improvement funding that prohibit the construction or installation of public infrastructure in coastal high-hazard areas (i.e., the area lying seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line and containing the only portion of the City that is susceptible to the velocity.effects of storm surges) or flood prone areas unless necessary to correct current deficiencies, to relocate or replace infrastructure, or to serve a clearly demonstrated public interest. Policy 7.11.3 The City shall continually support redevelopment subsequent to a major storm . occurrence consistent with the uses, densities and construction practices as outlined in the Coastal Management Element,' the Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan, when available, 'or other coastal related regulatory documents in the event that a specific Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan is not created. Policy 7.1104 The City shall modify the Land Development Regulations to provide for general hazard mitigation, include recommendations of the Palm Beach County Hazard Mitigation Annex, as applicable, regulate beach and dune alterations, stormwater management, sanitary sewer and septic tanks, and land use to reduce the exposure of natural hazards to property and human life. Policy 7.11,5 The City shall include in the Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan the identification of areas requiring redevelopment, the elimination of unsafe conditions and inappropriate uses. Reference should be made to the Future Land Use Map, Community Redevelopment Agency plans, and to other pertinent recommendations from the. ''Vision 20120" planning study. Objective 7.12 By 2015, the City shall minimize population concentrations in the coastal high-hazard area. Policy 7.12.1 The City shall implement by 2015, the post-disaster redevelopment plan and procedures for establishing construction ~d development criteria in the coastal high-hazard area. Policy 7.12.2 The City shall restrict by 2015 the rezoning or land use plan amendments of residential properties that would increase existing densities for developments within the coastal high-hazard area. Policy 7,12.3 The City shall prohibit by 2015 redevelopment of existing dwelling units located in the coastal high-hazard area unless an engineering study supports City of Boynton Beach EAR-bascd Comprehensive Plan Amendments OO-lER 7-7 Date: June 20, 2000 Coastal Management EI~nt Ordinance No. 00-29 Policy 7.12.4 Policy 7.12.5 that the redevelopment can occur in a safe m~er when considering building construction, design, siting and future stonn events. By 2015, the City, in ajoint City-County effort, shall establish a public/private planning initiative to guide post-disaster activities. By 2015, the City shall establish a public/private planning initiative that obtains assistance with possibly overwhelming demands on public service during the post-disaster redevelopment activities. . . City of Boynton Beach EAR-based Comprehensive PIan: Amendments OO-lER 7-8 Date: 1une 20, 2000 Coastal MllDalement Element Ordinance No. 00-29 "