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1995-12-19079 Ito* 0 EC tip CITY OF OKEECHOBEE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION A. Call Meeting to order on December 19, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. B. Invocation offered by Reverend Hart; Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Kirk. C. Mayor and Council Attendance: Mayor James E. Kirk Council Member Noel A. Chandler Council Member Michael G. O'Connor Council Member Robert Oliver Council Member Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Staff Attendance: City Attorney John R. Cook City Administrator John J. Drago City Clerk Bonnie S. Thomas Deputy Clerk S. Lane Gamiotea Mayor Kirk called the regular meeting to order on December 19,1995 at 7:00 p.m. Dowling R. Watford, Jr. offered the invocation; Mayor Kirk led the Pledge of Allegiance. Clerk Thomas called the roll: Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present D. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Member Oliver moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary Council Action for the Regular Meeting of November 21, 1995. of Council Action for the Regular Meeting of November 21, 1995, seconded by Council Member Chandler. KIRK CHANDLER O'CONNOR OLIVER WATFORD MOTION CARRIED. PAGE 1 OF 11 080 E. 1 DECEMBER 19, 1995 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 2 OF 11 .. _ ::::. Motion to approve Warrant Registers for September, 1995: Council Member Watford moved to approve the Warrant Registers for September, 1995 in the amounts General Fund two hundred fifty-eight thousand, six hundred eighty-eight General Fund ........ $ 258,688.98 dollars, ninety-eight cents ($258,688.98) and Public Utilities fund one million, six hundred Public Utilities ........ $1,645,235.81 forty-five thousand, two hundred thirty-five dollars, eighty-one cents ($1,645,235.81); seconded by Council Member Oliver. Council Member Watford asked if this completes the Public Utilities Account.? Administrator Drago responded that there will probably be a few bills that come in but that the majority was done. KIRK CHANDLER O'CONNOR OLIVER WATFORD MOTION CARRIED. 2. Motion to approve Warrant Registers for October, 1995 in the Council Member Watford moved to approve the Warrant Registers for October, 1995 in amount of $3,239,268.38. the amount of General Fund, three million, two hundred thirty-nine thousand, two hundred sixty-eight dollars, thirty-eight cents ($3,239,268.38); seconded by Council - member Oliver. KIRK CHANDLER O'CONNOR OLIVER WATFORD MOTION CARRIED. REQUEST FOR THE ADDITION DEFERRAL OR WITHDRAWAL III Mayor Kirk asked if there were any additions, deferral's or withdrawal's of items for OF ITEMS ON TODAY'S AGENDA. today's agenda, there were none. X X X X X X X X X X i 06/ E. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING RECLASSIFICATION a. Consider Petition 95-435-R for rezoning of property located at 1101 N.W. 2nd Street from Residential General-2 (RG-2_ to Commercial -II (C-II) - Bill Royce (Exhibit 1). DECEMBER 19, 1995 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 3 OF 11 Mayor Kirk opened the public hearing for zoning reclassification at 7:05 p.m. Zoning Administrator Bill Royce appeared before the City Council and explained that Petition No. 95-435-R was completed by John Abney owner of Big Lake Lumber. He wishes to expand his business on Lots 1 to 5 of Block 27, Northwest Addition, the area is approximately .75 acre in size. it is currently zoning Residential General-2 (RG-2). There is a vacant single family residence currently on the property. The owner is requesting to rezone the property to Commercial -II (C-II). The property will be used as a storage yard for building materials, this requires a special exception and conditions for that are also listed in exhibit one. This request is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. A map amendment was just recently approved for this property. Staff recommends approval and on November 28, 1995 the Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend the City Council approve the rezoning request. Council Member O'Connor moved to accept the Planning Board's recommendation to approve Petition No 95-435-R for rezoning Lots 1 to 5, Block 27, Northwest Addition from RG-2 to C-II; seconded by Council Member Chandler. Mayor Kirk asked if there were any comments or questions from the public. Robbie Hoover, representing the applicant advised the Council that if they had any questions he would be happy to answer them. Council Member Watford asked if the applicant had agreed to the special conditions for a wall to be erected to buffer the surrounding residential area? Mr. Hoover responded that a chain link fence would be installed for security and then a wood privacy type fence would then be erected around it as a buffer. KIRK CHANDLER O'CONNOR OLIVER WATFORD MOTION CARRIED. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING III Mayor Kirk closed the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. X X X X X G. NEW BUSINESS Motion to adopt Resolution 95-10 - City Administrator (Exhibit 2). DECEMBER 19, 1995 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 4 OF 11 Council Member Watford moved to adopt proposed Resolution No. 95-10 (increasing garbage collection rates); seconded by Council Member Oliver. As pointed out by Council Member O'Connor, this rate increase is due to an increase in fees at the landfill. It is an increase of thirty-seven cents ($0.37) and L.P. Sanitation cannot ask for another increase for a year. KIRK CHANDLER O'CONNOR OLIVER WATFORD MOTION CARRIED. 2. Motion to approve a partial pay request to Better Roads in the Council Member Oliver moved to approve pay request number four to Better Roads in amount of $47,429.66 - Director of Public Works (Exhibit 3). the amount of forty-seven thousand, four hundred twenty-nine dollars, sixty-six cents ($47,429.66) for the 1995 Road Improvements as recommended by Engineer Kafer of Lawson, Noble and Webb; seconded by Council Member O'Connor. KIRK CHANDLER O'CONNOR OLIVER WATFORD MOTION CARRIED. X X X X X X X X X X ma G. NEW BUSINESS 3. Hear from Mr. Steve Nelson regarding street closing - Mr Steve Nelson (Exhibit 4). DECEMBER 19, 1995 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 5 OF 11 Mr. Steve Nelson appeared before the City Council and explained that every year when the American Legion host's the Free Fair, his property located at the corner of Southeast 5th Avenue and 2nd Street is damaged due to vehicles parking on it and he has to replace the sod every year and his entrance gates to get onto his property is blocked by parked vehicles. This year he is requesting that he be allowed to rope off the area around his property to keep people from parking on it. Mr. Nelson explained he did not wish to hamper to American Legion in any way, but the money to replace the sod is expensive. Council Member O'Connor questioned if it could be roped off since it is also a public right of way? Attorney Cook advised that roping it off for a short period might be the better solution than facing claims of repairing it. Mayor Kirk asked if the American Legion could be contacted to see if they would take the responsibility of repairing the sod if it's not roped off. Mr. Nelson stated he did not have a problem with that if they would agree to it, however, he would still like his entrance way gates to be roped off so that he would have access to the property during the fair. Following further discussion, Administrator Drago is to contact the American Legion concerning taking responsibility for the damage to Mr. Nelson's property. If they will agree, Public Works Director Elders is to mark the entrance gates with cones or barricades to keep people from parking there. If they will not accept the responsibility, Director Elders can rope off Mr. Nelsons property as discussed. 4. Discuss the purchase of an emergency generator and im- Administrator Drago explained to the Council in exhibit five, that in his November 5th provements to City buildings - City Administrator (Exhibit 5). Status Report he mentioned that the City was looking into purchasing a larger emergency generator and enclosing part of the Public Safety Building. Several dairies were contacted; also a firm in Fort Pierce. Mr. Joe Wolff has a one hundred kilowatt generator that he will sell to the City for nine thousand, five hundred dollars ($9,500.) G. NEW BUSINESS 4. Purchase of generator and improvements to buildings continued. DECEMBER 19, 1995 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 6 OF 11 Mr. Wolff has signed an agreement guaranteeing the repair of the generator should it not work once connected to the City system. Testing, unfortunately is not an option and the agreement is the only way to assure it will be repaired if it does not work properly. The generator is from one of Mr. Wolff s dairies. Administrator Drago showed the Council drawings of how the public safety buildings stairwell will be enclosed and a larger room for the new generator, a storage room for diesel for the generator, enclosing the stairwell will also enable the police and fire departments to communicate during storms should phone lines go down. Council Member Oliver asked about the possibility of military generators. Administrator Drago responded that he contacted two of the military bases in Florida and they do not have any generators of that size. Mayor Kirk asked Fire Chief Tomey if he thought this was a good price? Chief Tomey responded that it was a good price and explained why he thought it was. Administrator Drago further responded to Council's questions explaining that Monroe Arnold checked out the diesel engine. There will have to be a manuel change over and the electrical changes are not factored into the total forty-five thousand dollar ($45,000) estimate to enclose the back portion of the Public Safety Building to accommodate the larger generator and provide for some added protection in case of natural disasters. Repainting the Public Safety Building and fire tower, replacing the metal porch roofs on City Hall, replacing the soffits and facia boards on the Public Safety Building with aluminum, and the enclosure of the Public Safety Building. The funds are available from the true -up balance from Public Utilities and Administrator Drago recommends the Council approve the purchase of the emergency generator and the additional work on the buildings. Council Member O'Connor moved to approve the purchase of the generator and the work to be done on the buildings; seconded by Council Member Chandler. RE # G. NEW BUSINESS 4. Purchase of generator and improvements to buildings continued. 5. Discuss Building and Zoning - Mayor Kirk. DECEMBER 19, 1995 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 7 OF 11 Council Member Watford asked if the drawings will be put out for bid? Administrator Drago answered that the construction part will be put out to bid, all other can be done by hiring local people. Mayor Kirk instructed Administrator Drago to get bids for the construction part and the entire work. Council Member Oliver questioned the estimated forty-five thousand ($45,000.), Administrator Drago explained that he added a couple of thousand to be safe with the estimate. Vote on motion is as follows: KIRK CHANDLER O'CONNOR OLIVER WATFORD MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Kirk opened the floor for discussion concerning the Building and Zoning Department commenting that if we are in the same mind and the County Commissioners are, we will have a City Building and Zoning Department. Council Member O'Connor wanted to know what Administrator Drago found out that he asked him to do. Mayor Kirk asked Administrator Drago if he had a direction for the Council to discuss? X X X X X 086 G DECEMBER 19, 1995 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 8 OF 11 NEW BUSINESS 5. Discuss Building and Zoning continued. Administrator Drago asked if the Council was going to take the department back? Council Member Oliver interjected that he would still like to see the City give it to the County because of the cost to the City it is going to take to run the department. Council Member O'Connor commented that Commissioner Woods made it clear that that was the last time the County was going to discuss it. Administrator Drago reported his findings to the Council concerning setting up the City Building and Zoning Department and recommending that they privatize it. He then distributed a letter from H.L. Bennett, Inc. listing the qualifications of the firm and the scope of services they provide. Mr. Bennett's outline of how the department would function is as follows: Services provided by the firm concerning Building Services: 1. Construction plan review and response to City staff regarding issuance of permits; 2. Construction inspections as required by Code within twenty-four (24) hours of notification; 3. Re -inspection, as necessary. The City Staff will perform: 1. Initial receipt of permit applications, and checking for completeness; 2. Issue permit after Plan review by the consultant, 3. Collect and disburse fees; 4. Record keeping; 5. Issue permits and provide inspections for fences, signs, tents, driveways and other small scale approvals as appropriate for City Staff. in DECEMBER 19, 1995 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 9 OF 11 G. NEW BUSINESS 5. Discuss Building and Zoning continued. III Services provided by the firm concerning Planning and Zoning Services: 1. Review Zoning requests, Plan Amendments, Variances, Special Exceptions, etc., as generated by applicants; 2. Perform zoning and planning review for applicable development plans; 3. Perform planning services for the City in areas of Comprehensive Plan revisions, EAR analysis, Plan amendments, etc. (These would be those generated by the City as opposed to Developer, Plan or Zoning amendments.); 4. Attend public meetings pertaining to zoning and planning issues, as requested; 5. Provide technical advice to staff concerning code enforcement, zoning interpretations, and Comprehensive Plan explanations, as requested. The firm will also assist the City in setting up procedures, files, forms etc., to insure a smooth transition into this system. Administrator Drago explained the first expense is going to be the setting up the proper forms and purchasing software, commenting that this is not a money making department but a service provided by the City and using Mr. Bennett's firm would be a pay-as-you- go. However, he would also recommend a small monthly retainer of twelve to eighteen thousand dollars ($12,000 - $18,000) annualy at first, until we can get controls on the department to cover any miscellaneous areas and any phone calls from departments. Mayor Kirk asked when a workable plan could be in place? Administrator Drago responded that a fee schedule needs to be set and the Council needs to decide who is going to be the Planning Board, and that he could have everything ready by the next meeting. Council Member Watford questioned if we needed to go through the Consultant Competitive Negotiations Act? Attorney Cook was instructed to check on this to make sure what proper procedures the City needed to follow. G. NEW BUSINESS 5. Discuss Building and Zoning continued. DECEMBER 19, 1995 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 10 OF 11 The Council discussed with Administrator Drago, Mr. Bennett's qualifications and if he checked with any other Cities that Mr. Bennett has worked for. Administrator Drago stated that the City of Lake Placid is pleased with his work and the City of LaBelle is in the process of setting up a department the same as is being proposed. Discussion ensued, Mayor Kirk asked if any of the public had any questions. Contractor John Abney commented that he thought the Administrator and Attorney were going to do the planning and asked if the company was going to be able to provide certified inspectors. Mr. Robbie Hoover of Hoover and Associates expressed to the Council that he thought is was a good idea, however, he cautioned the Council since the firm is an hour away and he would have to attend meeting and to make sure the fee schedule was enough to cover the expenses but not cost prohibitive for the applicants. Administrator Drago was instructed to have a copy of the inspector's certificates available for review. Council Member Watford commented that this seemed to be the most flexible and less costly way to go, he also requested to see the company's book of qualifications that tells all about the firm. Council Member O'Connor moved to give Administrator Drago authority to proceed with setting up the department, prepare a fee schedule for the Council to consider, a set retainer fee and a proposed contract with H.L. Bennett, Inc. by the next meeting; seconded by Council Member Chandler. Council Member Oliver questioned why the Council was just now getting the letter from Mr. Bennett at the last minute rather than receiving it in their packets with all other material. Administrator Drago responded that it took a lot of back and forth to finally get the letter the way he wanted it presented to the Council. NM G. NEW BUSINESS 5. Discuss Building and Zoning continued. Adjournment - Mayor Kirk. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he/she may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon whichT l is to be based. A tape recording of this meeting is on fily Clerk'sffi ames E. Ktrk, Mayor Bonnie S. Thomas, City Clerk DECEMBER 19, 1995 - REGULAR MEETING PAGE 11 OF 11 Vote on motion is as follows: KIRK CHANDLER O'CONNOR OLIVER WATFORD MOTION CARRIED. During the discussion of the Building and Zoning Department the Council discussed having the regular meeting scheduled for January 2, 1996 to be postponed January 9th, the following Tuesday, if there is not a conflict with the Code Enforcement Board Meeting. There being no further items on the agenda, Mayor Kirk adjourned the meeting at 8:17 p.m. �f ` I • • CITY OF OKEECHOBEE 12/19/95 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING j HANDWRITTEN MINUTES I A. Call meeting to order: B. Invocation: ;Pledge:_ C. Mayor & Council attendance: PRESENT ABSENT Mayor Kirk Councilman Chandler �— Councilman O'Connor Councilman Oliver Councilman Watford �— Attorney Cook J Administrator Drago Clerk Thomas �— Deputy Clerk Gamiotea �— D. Councilmember k-- moved to dispense with reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the workshop: bf NbV6m bor,16th and the regular 95; seconded by Councilmember�' VOTE: DISCUSSION: YES NO ABSENT KIRK CHANDLER O'CONNOR OLIVER WATFORD MOTION: (,2ARRIED/L1PNIED E. 1 VOTE: Councilmember �— moved to'approve Warrant Registers for Sept 1995 in the amounts General Fund two hundred fifty-eight thousand, six hundred eighty-eight dollars, ninety-eight cents ($258,688.98j and Public° Utilities fund one million, six hundred forty-five thousand, two hundred thiryt- fivve dollars, eighty-one cents ($1,645,:985.81 Y; seconded by Councilmember v YES NO ABSENT KIRK CHANDLER O'CONNOR OLIVER WATFORD MOTION: CA RIED ENIED 2 VOTE: DISCUSSION: Councilmember1Y2.)_ moved to approve Warrant Registers for October 1995 in the amount of three million, two hundred thrity-nine thousand, two hundred sixty-eigh dollars, thrity-eight cents ($3,239,268.38); seconded by Councilmember. YES NO ABSENT KIRK CHANDLER O'CONNOR OLIVER WATFORD MOTION: RIE /DENIED DISCUSSION: Request for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. F. OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT d S P.M. 2",�h a. Consider Petition 95-435-R for rezoning of proty located at 1101 2nd Street from RG-2 to CII - Bill Royce C VOTE: KIRK CHANDLER O'CONNOR OLIVER 2dP-5B0( WATFORD MOTION: YES NO ABSENT ED 12-IQ- Q5 '-- P2 CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING ATT ,1s P.M. DISCUSSION: il�- w Al 14 NW C-I f • G. NEW BUSINESS 1. Councilmember moved to (Increase se in Garbage Collection A - d6_. VOTE: YES NO ABSENT KIRK CHANDLER O'CONNOR OLIVER WATFORD MOTION : ,/CARRICD/DENIED K VOTE: it proposed Resolution No. 95-10 ); seconded by Councilmember DISCUSSION: 041/ Councilmember 196 moved to approve pay request AIIIIIIIIAMMeMONds in the amount of forty-seven thousand, four hundred twenty-nine dollars, sixty-six cents ($47,429.66)'for the 95 Road Improvements; seconded by Councilmember ;71-1 r-). YES NO ABSENT KIRK CHANDLER O'CONNOR OLIVER WATFORD MOTION: C RRIED)DENIED l2 l�i-Q5 IP9 5 DISCUSSION: 3. Hear from Mr. Steve Nelson regard C�4 nNq fi.n. heq ia,✓ F✓1 ,�� (1 /Z-/9- 95 • 4. Discuss the purchase of an uildings (E-5). u ator and improvements to City 5. Discuss Building , 174 p , Q�,,�-�,� — o��` �/chi 4dW 1 IfW- 95 Iq' 6 (Y// txt • T yt� v1 p, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE 12/19/95 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING HANDWRITTEN MINUTE A. Call meeting to order: ,z ► a5 Q B. Invocation: ; Pledge: o C. Mayor & Council attendance: PRESENT ABSENT Mayor Kirk ✓ Councilman Chandler Councilman O'Connor Councilman Oliver Y Councilman Watford Attorney Cook Administrator Drago Clerk Thomas Deputy Clerk Gamiotea D. Councilmember —6L — moved to dispense with reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the regular meeting of November 21, 1995; seconded by Cou cilmember VOTE: DISCUSSION: YES NO ABSENT KIRK ✓ CHANDLER O'CONNOR OLIVER WATFORD MOTION: �RIE/DENIED • E. 1. Councilmember _1� moved to approve Warrant Registers for Sept 1995 in the amounts General Fund two hundred fifty-eight thousand, six hundred eighty-eight dollars, ninety-eight cents ($258,688.98) and Public Utilities fund one million, six hundred forty-five thousand, two hundred thirty- five dollars, eighty-one cents ($1,645,235.8 ); seconded by Councilmember VOTE: DISCUSSION: YES NO ABSENT KIRK y CHANDLER _ O'CONNOR y OLIVER WATFORD +, MOTION: CARRIE NIED 2. Councilmember �� moved to approv 1995 in the amount of three million, two hu hundred sixty-eight dollars, thirty-eight cent. Councilmember VOTE: YES NO ABSENT KIRK .- CHANDLER O'CONNOR OLIVER / WATFORD MOTION: ARRIE ENIED 7 co',pb-fto P (i? 4 r Warrant Registers for October idred thirty-nine thousand, two ($3,239,268.38); seconded by DISCUSSION: Request for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. F. _�K_ OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT ��J P.M. 1. a. Consider Petition 95-435-R for rezoning f property located at 1101 NW 2nd Street from RG-2 to CII - Bill Royce (E 1). J_G_rJ . To AJ, E, cJ ��'-2� �S 6. ULU ,moo" a16, VOTE: �" tv &-LL" YES NO ABSENT KIRK CHANDLER O'CONNOR OLIVER WATFORD - MOTION: CARRIED/DENIED CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING AT? :(SP.M. J Mto A� ,ckLtr ret ) C9&at6"O JaC �P� OAJ V-D kt VaFACL-1 c . Cur, Q,-usa Lkervn uc i, w� v ck, .JU �4— �� NC f f i f G. NEW BUSINESS 1. Councilmember_ moved to adopt proposed Resolution No. 95-10 (Increase in Garbage Collection Rates); seconded by Councilmember VOTE: DISCUSSION: YES NO ABSENT KIRK CHANDLER O'CONNOR OLIVER WATFORD MOTION: CAR /DENIED 2. i VOTE: f&& 0- U�t_ Councilmember moved to approve pay request #4 to Better Roads in the amount of forty-seven thousand, four hundred twenty-nine dollars, sixty-six cents ($47,429.66) for the 95 Road Improvements; seconded by Councilmember h1k_" . YES NO ABSENT KIRK CHANDLER O'CONNOR OLIVER WATFORD MOTION: CARR /DENIED DISCUSSION: i rj 3. Hear from Mr. Steve Nelson regarding _ I JLe raqB- A-lI51e a k-0 v closing - (E-4) ' (—L)CLLk-ck. p si A o �acs-� �� LL,4 U-L fig. &LA-q 4. Discuss the purchase of an emergency ge� buildings (E-5). -UPSL �,0 AL,...v.. 0 1��j " e�-U jP, oL ator and improvements to City ptj&& � 4t maw L4-. 5. Discuss Building and Zoning uk- jJQc �• (ice • �.25(l' r jl Z r (StSDj e- Ott ? �bh Ply - pax�o ujau- 60 yc o-,A ko j, U I '0C �w- a , tGf,�,� &t Uu�,-� Md () uOm . 4 40u� C.,& v D� f%cs�- -hnn� CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OFFICIAL AGENDA A. Call Meeting to order on December 19, 1995 . B. Invocation offered by Reverand Hart, Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Kirk C. Mayor and Council Attendance: Mayor James E. Kirk Councilmember Noel A. Chandler Councilmember Michael G. O'Connor Councilmember Robert Oliver Councilmember Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Staff Attendance: City Attorney Cook City Administrator Drago City Clerk Thomas UcNuiy VAVIA v01111vLca D. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the Regular Meeting of November 21, 1995. E. 1. Motion to approve Warrant Registers for September, 1995 General Fund $ 258, 688.98 Public Utilities $1, 645, 235.81 2. Motion to approve General Fund Warrant Register for October, 1995 in the amount of $3,239,268.38 REQUEST FOR THE ADDITION, DEFERRAL OR WITHDRAWAL OF ITEMS ON TODA rS AGENDA F. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING RECLASSIFICATION 1. a. Consider Petition 95-435-R for rezoning of property located at 1101 N.W. 2nd Street from Residential General-2 (RG-2) to Commercial-11 (C-11) - Bill Royce (E-1) CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING G. NEW BUSINESS 1. Motion to adopt Resolution 95-10 - City Administrator (E-2) • 2. Motion to approve a partial pay request to Better Roads in the amount of $47, 429.66 Director of Public Works (E-3) 3. Hear from Mr. Steve Nelson regarding street closing - Mr. Steve Nelson (E-4) 4. Discuss the purchase of an emergency generator and improvements to City buildings City Administrator (E-5) 5. Discuss Building and Zoning - Mayor Kirk AIJJVVI%IY/vlciv r l- - - - - _ -_ - - - an decision_ made _ by PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that it a person -decides-te the City Council with respect to any matter considered at $ includes the testimony and evidence meeting, helshe may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record upon which the appeal is to be based. R L Okeechobee City Council j December 19, 1995 Staff Report and Recommend atiol) Petition 95-435-R, Big Lake Investment, Inc., property o 'ner� John Abney, applicant. Request for a change in zoning from the existing classific tion l of Residential General-2 (RG-2) to Commercial -II (C-11). The property is located o . 1 lQl N.W. 2nd Street in the City of Okeechobee. Back round The subject property is located at 1100 N.W. 2nd Street, which is made up of Lots 1-5, Block 27 in the city. It has an area of about .75 acre and i zoned Residential General-2 (RG-2). There is a vacant single family dwelling currently existing on the subject property. The property to the north, east and west is zoned RG-2. Tl along this section of N.W. 2nd Street, including the adjacent west of the subject property. The property to the south is there are commercial uses. The property to the south front Park Street). Along this part of the Highway there are pi commercial uses. The applicant intends to use the subject property as a stor The applicant currently has a storage yard for this use to tl and wishes to expand that use. A special exception NN Adjustments and Appeals on November 28, 1995 for the si were attached to that approval. Consistency with Land Development Regulations -re are single family dwellings )roperty to the north, east and .oned Commercial (C), where S.R. Highway 70 West (N.W. n 'ly commercial and heavy ,e yard for building materials. sooith of the subject property approved by the Board of raga, yard. Several conditions When recommending whether to rezone a classification of la� d, the factors that the Planning Board shall consider include, where applicable, whether or, not: 1. The proposed change is contrary to the established la The established land use pattern includes both coi There are commercial and heavy commercial uses adj property. Residential uses occur adjacent to the wes- north and across N.W. 11th Avenue to the east. Th be consistent with existing development and existing Staff Repon and Remiunendatiwi Okeecimbee City Council Petition 95435•R December 19. 1995 use paltern; imercial and residential uses. cent to the south of the subject across N.W. 2nd Street to the Change in zoning would then ming to the south, but possible 11 0 PA 3. 4. 5. G. 7. inconsistent with existing development and existing north. nilig to the west, east and The proposed change would create an isolated district utn-clatetl to w0acerrt crud nearby districts; The zoning district immediately to the south is Commd rial'',(C), which contains heavy commercial activities. The proposed change would not create an isolated district as the C district adjacent and south of the subject property is comparable to the proposed C-11 district. However, zoning to the east,west' and north is RG-2. The proposed change would materially alter the popula' ion elensitil patternn tnul thereby increase or overtax the load on public _lcrcilitie.s such as''schools, rtlilities, streets, etc.; The proposed change would not materially alter the population density pattern. Existing district boundaries are illogically (bairn in relit )n ttJ existing conditions on the property proposed for change; The subject property is located in a transitional area, between established commercial development to the south, and established residentiA 1 areas to the north. Existing district boundaries are not illogically drawn, but the changje in zoning also would not create an illogically drawn district boundary. The proposed change would he contra►i, to the Proposetll Land Use Phrn and wouhl have an adverse ellect on the Comprehensive Plan; The City recently adopted an amendment to the comprehensive plan, establishing a Commercial future land use for the subject property} The proposed change is thus consistent with the adopted City of Okeechobee Comprehensive Plan. Note that other commercial zoning districts, including C-I or PO' would also be consistent with the comprehensive plan. Changed or changing conditions make the passt,Qe of tltel roposetl tit? endtmenI necessan The changing condition here is the desire to expand an existing heavy commercial use. The only logical place to expand this use is to the subject property, which is under the same ownership of the heavy commercial t'' se to the south and is adjacent to that use. Note that this area is an established coM imercial district. The proposed change will adve►seN influence living Staff Report and Reconmtendation Okeechobee City Council Petition 95-135-R December 19. 1995 tlitiolrs in the neigltborlwotl; 2 The proposed change could adversely influence living conditions for the residential property to the west and north. Screening and buffering c,f,n minimize this, however, and will be reviewed during a site plan review. 8. The proposed change hill crel►!e or excessh-eA, hicreast' ini flic Cmigestio►l o►- otherlyise affect public sa/i ty; The proposed change likely would not create or inc� -cast~ traffic congestion. This issue would be addressed further during a site plan rF view process. 9. The proposed change will create a drainage problem; Drainage will be reviewed during a site plan review process. 10. The proposed charge will seriously reduce ligh! and ahI to adjacent areas; Required buffering could reduce light or air to adja it residential uses. 11. The proposed change will ath,ersely act property, valt: in the adjacent area; The proposed change could adversely affect resider ial property values, but is not likely to affect commercial property values in the ad' icelit areas. 12. The proposed change will be a deterrent to the impro►-Mient or developinew of'adjacent property in accord with existing regulations; The proposed change will not be a deterrent to the itprovement or development of adjacent commercial property, but could be a det rrent to the improvement or development of adjacent residential properties. The site Plan review process would further address this issue to minimize impacts to adj cent residential properties. 13. The proposed change will constitute a grant of special 71-ivilege to an i►adividual owner as contrasted with the public wet fare; The proposed change will not constitute a grant of sj ecial privilege. 14. There are substantial reasons why the property cannot', be ttised in accord with existing zoning; Currently the property is zoned Residential General-' zoning classification. The proposed change is reque: of an existing heavy commercial business. The prt accommodate that expansion of the adjacent comrp property could also be developed for residential purl Staff Report and Remiumetatation Okeechobee City Cou til Petition 95435-R December 19. 1995 (RG-2), which is a residential ted :to allow for an expansion posed change is necessary to terci'al business, although the loseg. 3 • Whether the change suggested is out of settle with the /City J; The change suggested is not out of scale with the net 0 of the neighhorhoocl or the of the city or county. It is impossible tv find other crdequate� sites in the /Cit► J''If /vr the proposed use in districts aheadv perntifthki� such use. The site of the proposed change is the only one in existing, expanding business. Consistency with Comprehensive Plan ►e city that is adjacent to the The subject property is located in the Commercial future', land' use classification of the adopted City of Okeechobee Comprehensive Plan. The prof osed use is consistent with the comprehensive plan. Staff Recommendation The subject property is located in a transitional area of the c residential and commercial uses. Existing zoning, future 1 residential on three sides of the subject property; but existi development is commercial on the south side. Upon adol. comprehensive plan granting the subject property a co commercial zoning district is reasonable and appropriate. T zoning district include C-I, C-11 and CPO. The applicant has the heaviest commercial zoning district in the City, but cane t commercial zoning and uses to the south. Staff suggests that a less intense commercial zoning district) area because of its location adjacent to residential futt. development; however, staff determines that the C-II zoning with the comprehensive plan and with zoning regulations. is based on the property being adjacent to like zoning } immediately to the south. Staff determines that through the permissible in the C-II zoning district can be developed suk adjacent residential areas would be adequately mitigated. that the City Council grant the requests for a change in zonilli (RG-2) to Commercial -II (C-II). Staff Report stud Recommendation Okeechobee City Council Petition 95435-R December 19. 1995 ty where there are established Ind use and development are g zo,ning, future land use and ion of the amendment to the nmercial future land use, a Ie choices for that commercial equosted the C-II designation, iat is, consistent with the heavy would be appropriate for this re land uses and residential istrict would also be consistent his consistency determination lid like development located site' plan review process, uses -h that adverse impacts to the �cco;-dingly, staff recommends uz from Residential-General-2 • 0 Planning, Board On November 28, 1995, the Planning Board unanimously re,i grant a request for a change in zoning from RG-2 to C-11. It Appeals also approved a special exception for an outdo, conditions. William D. Royce Planning Director Staff Repon and Recouumidation Okeechobee City Council Petitim 95435-R December 19. 1995 �oiiiwended that City Council 'lie Board of Adjustments and .)r storage yard with several 5 • NAME OF PROPERTY OWNER(8): Tuvestments, MAILINGADDRESS P.O. Drawer 1983, Okeechobee, Fl. 34973 PROPERTY ADDRESS 110$ N.W. 2nd. St. NAME OF APPLICANT IF OTHER THAN OWNER (must state relaUonshlp): John Abney Pres. Nate: It not Owner or Attorney at La,r, proof of authority must ►e pror-id+! on For L•2 HOME TELEPHONE: 57-2 02 WORK TELEPHONE: 63-6541 DIRECTIONS TO PROPERTY Hwy. 70 W. to NW 11 th. AVI, thenj 1 blk. North, property is on West side of NW 11th. Ave. WHAT IS CURRENT USE OF PROP£RTY7 Was Residential. Dwellirl is vacant DESCRIBE IMPROVEMENTS ON PROPERTY (It none, so state) 1 ResidenC APROXIMATE NUMBER Of ACRES 3/4 1-/- IS PROPERTY PART OF Pt 14TTED SUBDIVISION7 Yes ADD. to ARE THERE ANY DWELLINGS ON THE PROPERTY. IF 80, STATE NUMBER AND AND WHETHER THEY ARE OCCUPIED Yes. Conventional residen rr(NW TYPE (CONVENTIONAL, MOBFf WIJ"W' .) e. Not occupied • 1S THERE ANY CURRENT OR RECENT USE OF THIS PROPERTY THAT WOULD IF SO, DESCRIBE No E A VIOLATION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE7 I • HAVE THERE BEEN ANY LAND USE APPLICATIONS CONCERNING ALL OR PART IF $O, DESCRIBE DATE, NATURE AND APPLICANT'S NAME No OF THIS PROPERTY IN THE LAST YEAR, Is A SALE SUBJECT TO THIS APPLICATION BEING GRANTED? NO Is THE SUBJECT PARCEL YOUR TOTAL HOLDINGS AT THAT LOCATION? IF N( OR INTENDED USE NO. Applicant owns Lots 14 t1iru 21, B DESCRIBE THE REMAINING USE OR . 27, NW ADD. to Okeechobee) BRIEFLY DESCRIBE ADJOINING PROPERTY USE TO THE NORTH Residen lal SOUTH Commercial warelise. offices EAST Across 11th. Ave. is Comm. and Resident WEST Residential f • o • c.• • r r_• • • •a • c a a • • .• i �►• • CURRENT ZONING CLASS R(i PROPOSED ZO INa CLASS C—II WHAT IS YOUR DESIRED PERMITTED USE UNDER THE PROPOSED CLASS7 Corporate the prop. into the existing building supply business located south of� rop. for storage of building IF GRANTED, WILL THE NEW ZONE BE CONTIGUOUS WITH A LIKE ZONE?on ilia �e_rqmTs he South side only. IS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION NECESSARY FOR YOUR INTENDED USE? Yes YARLANCE7 co"Num :VFA'SURE:: AF SE B .. 'PO CAT}ON . DESCRIBE THE SPECIAL EXCEPTION SOUGHT: Store e Of bl_llldln« IT1L eri 1-1 PROVIDE SPECIFIC ZONING ORDINANCE CITATION (Claex ■nd exception number) C-I t 1 i,iilll 1�� ARE THERE OTHER SIMULAR USES IN THE AREA, IF SO DESCRIBE: existing business to South. WHY WOULD GRANTING YOUR REQUEST BE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE AREA AND RESIDENTS? Existin busin ; Bi Lake Lumber and Hardware is overcrowded. This wbald make ingress/egress im ro IF BUSINESS, BRIEFLY DESCRIBE NATURE INCLUDING NUMBER pF EMPLOYEEL ACTIVITIES TO BE CONDUCTED OUTSIDE OF A BUILDING: This will si_ , HOURS. NOISE GENERATION AND I ly be expansion to provide much needed store e for existing,business. Outdoor storage for building supplies. BIG LAKE INVESTMENT, INC. NARRATIVE OF PROPOSED LAND USE ACTION BIG LAKE INVESTMENTS, INC. APPLICATION FOR',REZQNING FROM RG TO C-II LOTS 1 THRU 5, BLK. 27, NW ADDITION TO OK ECHOBEE, PB. 1, PG. 25. The property proposed for rezone and speci l exception will be used as a storage yard for building materials. To the South of t he proposed property fronting on Hwy. 70 Weist there is an existing business (Big Lake Lumber and Hardware)' which needs additional storage space for building materialsThe'subject property is adjacent to this existing business and ijs located North of this business in the same block. By incorpor ting this property with the existing business property not only wi l the additional storage requirements be met but, access on NW llt . Ave. will be available to the large delivery vehicles that bringlbuO ding supplies to the existing business. This will elimin to ,the onsite traffic congestion problem that is experienced d ring delivery periods on the existing business site. BIG LAKE INVESTMENTS, INC. PROPOSED REZONE AND SPECIAL EXCEPTION LOTS 1 THRU 5, BLK. 27 NW ADDITION TO OKE CHOBEE, PB. 1, PG. 25 FACTORS FOR CONSIDERATION FOR REZONE 1. The proposed changes is in conformance wi: h the established land use pattern. The future land use map indicates that this parcel is scheduled for commercial use. 2. The proposed change would be a continuation of the commercial zoning to the south. The rezone if granted 'would be a logical expansion of commercial zoning which lies ''along a major arterial within the City of Okeechobee. 3. The proposed change will not have an effect on population density. Schools will not be effected. Public utilities that exist in the area will not experience any majorl,'ncrease or demand from a project area of this size. The streets!in the area should not experience a significant increase in traffic volume. However, there will be a change in the traffic patterns th t should eliminate some of the congestion at the North Park St.ientiance and exit. The delivery traffic can enter on North Park St'. and exit on N.W. 11th. or vice versa. Customers that are purchasin; lumber and other items that are stored outside can also enter on North Park St. and exit on N.W. 11th. Ave. This change in traffic', pattern should relieve the undesirable conditions that exist at this time. 4. The district boundaries are not illogically! drawn at this time. 5. The proposed change will be in compliance with the Proposed Land Use Plan and will not have an adverse effect on the Comprehensive Plan. 6. The City of Okeechobee is experiencing',growth. The future land use map for the city indicates that the commercial growth is to occur along it's major roadways. As the c"ty',continues to grow it will be necessary to make zoning chap es to accommodate the commercial growth. 7. The proposed change will have some adve conditions in the transitional neighborl increase slightly, but as explained aboa commercial traffic will occur only on N. activity will be the most noticeable change building on the south half of Blk. 27 wil noise and activity from the south side o storing, delivery and pickup of buildini noise and activity during business ho; experienced up to this time on this prop expanding commercial areas. Over time towards more intense commercial activity z cause residential areas to relocate. se impacts to the living ood area. Traffic will re ',the majority of the d. 11th. Ave. Noise and The existing warehouse continue to buffer the E the Blk. However, the materials will create Lrs that has not been rty'. This is typical of the: planned transition long major roadways will • !• CONTINUED FACTORS FOR CONSIDERATION 8. The proposed change will not create exces or otherwise affect public safety. The c system around this area has sufficient maintained and easily traversable paved proposed change and subsequent uses on the I to keep the commercial traffic patterns adjoining residential areas which would be to public safety concerns. 9. The proposed change will not create a dr presently is developed for residential drainage. The future uses can be designed t from any additional impervious surfaces. REZONE ive traffic congestion ity maintained roadway R/W widths, and well driving surfaces. The property can be designed erected away from the 'the areas most subject inage problem. The site use' and has adequate accommodate the runoff 10. The proposed change to commercial , and the future uses that are allowed, can be designed to not seriously' - educe light and air to the adjacent areas. 11. The proposed change should not adversel' affect property values in the area. Any value that may be lost n a residential aspect would be offset by the increase in value a potential commercial. 12. The adjacent property is zoned RG-II. `the existing regulations do not limit RG-II development in any known way because it is adjacent to commercial. 13. The proposed change will not grant a special privilege to an individual owner as contrasted with public welfare. The size of the proposed change 'along with the existing ',design regulations can insure that public welfare is not diminished. 14. The existing zoning is RG-II. Th. Future Land Use is Commercial. There is a residence on the'Iproperty that has been vacant for some time, and was never use, as a multiple family dwelling. These facts make a zoning changje necessary in order to utilize the property in conformance with existing regulations. 15. The proposed change is not out of scale with the needs of the city for future commercial property. 16. The proposed change is necessary to a3 existing business. There are other sites available but, the relocation of the entii business is not economically practical at, low the expansion of an in the city and county e existing and proposed this time. petition 9.5-4:;n- College -:I NW 20 LA s � I ig Lake Investments yK _ John Abney =� j RODEO ARENA 17 ST NW. 16 ST INDUSTRALs — Z Q NW 15 ST 1 'Q S PARK _ NW 14 S T D E A N S crr� N W 13 Q �� j, ST >or u Q 3 NE COURT NW 12 ❑—❑ ST > > QNWQ �11 ❑ ❑ ST 98 NW 10 ❑[ST1(� N W `n=S-F H h IBE�17 � csx 1 --� i � TF g > NW 8 dl ST°' NW 8 ST > I--1 ST a �, l 7 ST �� 7 S ❑ NW 7 ST�I l 'Q CD�r� � J Q Q 6 ST N Q N W �—❑u= NW ❑ 6 a ST 5 ST ❑ N W >Q a � ST Sbe�rif i Z � ST IriNW �� ST v 4� Z ST N ST N N NW 2 ST T 3 `-�L�JI p no� Collector ST �, �T 3 �- Z z 3 N:1 NW ET � 2 - Saz z Subject Property _ F � ❑cau�nous j cc Sw 20 Q M E N �w-a �� SN 2 N Q N Q 3 Q S T N 3 ST -,-SE 4 ST > WINTA �sE[5; ST Q PARK ❑❑ sW 7 IS T 8 ST s s T CD 8 ST > Q SW Q 0 10 M ST N r-- 11' (n ST LO (nn12 STo HO EST � E� 3 STU!� Lli7 T 91 . ri �Jlz l0J ST L— Q aRUOIS—TIE Fs-w] ❑7a❑ ST 5 QiQST _ 12 S W-101t ST ❑� ST [RE �❑I SW ❑ 10 El ST 1-0 S W❑ ❑�UIST � 12 ❑❑ rl 3 ST > > 14 S❑T r..QCT Mu1-'T NW _l SW 8111 ST 70 J 111 I 14I 1 1 I I 1 D Q 6 5 4 S 2 1 SW 4111 ST (100) • Petition 95-435-R & 95-438-S 13 � Lake Invcstinents John Abney NW4111S1(100') i 1111 oe.,�� by�az 1 � 1 1 1 1bZ 21 .4 oil ;lism '11 I1I obi 4 w G 1-t •� car oK-c. 1�51r M� r 1d 0 st NW 5T11 ST 70 111 7 a b i ,rya ,a 4 -19 e y7;i, ' z z I ,i-4' 2 e oit 4 al I NW 2ND ST SW 2ND Sl 10) SW 3RD STM(70� M12, 5 4 J Ai 7 6 9 1, 111 7 9 SW4111ST(100) 6 5 4 J 2 1 1 8 ± in 6 5' 5 a R79 IC111 1a 6, 9 SW 5m ST 70 4 F 191 S J 2 1 6 S 4 J 2 1 6 5 x V1 II 7 e 9 111 H0 J SW 6111 ST 70) uu ?I •y1 eh`b6432 1fi j e 7 Psi. a' .i � � yt C Ri;;C�i S•I17»� "' •. 10 16 6 4 S 1 7 1 g 4 b o J 7 1� a S 4 3 2n�1 l _ L Lail ;6�1l--I..I ''Sli,-' .J., I- rj41-= 17 0 9 P 7 6 5 4 J 2 1 wPetitionsII 2 13 4 5 16 7 B 9_ 0 -- r i F- NW 7T11 ST (100') 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 7 e 1 T 0 9 6 7 11 7 J 4 516 7tP 9 I1 7 J 4 5Il 171 t (1 t�1. 16,71 1 70711. 7, 7'1 I 7 6 91( 11 Nw 6111 s r ]0 010.01111 i i sw DS NW sw P SW 2ND ST (70 ) MINUMNIME SW 3RU S1 UO --i— —4- 6 sw 4m ST (100') -435-[t 8a 95-43H-S ke Investments _ ;)hn Abncy T- I 7 9 ' 10 n �X1STlc�C�' 12 13 zCD 14 }-,l,� IS 10 i7 _- te 19 20 C 21 1 41 67 �-- W 5 f t 4 Ie 1 I 7 6 9 0 6 I 9 taw Sn1 ST 10 w 1 4 2 6 5+ J 1 _ o NW 2 S ] 6 3 4 J a J I y— e 11 7 e 9 7 I1 9 0 N rY I 4 2 I S J e 5 4 J 2 t e 5 a 3 6 6 -- ---1— — NW 2ND ST 70' 1 2 S 3 2 t e 5 4 J 2 1 e 5• J EA L= pL\�,_ �= "' 1) 6 5 4 J 2 t 6 5 a J e s a 7 2 , 7 sw 2ND ST 70' 4 S J 2 t 6 5 4 J 2 t a 51 f I 7} e 7 e 9 7 e 9, f 9 SW 3RU ST 70 5 a} 2 1 6 5• J e } 7_ e 11 7 6 9 11 9 SW 4TH ST (100') 1 � 4 2 1 5 5 4 5 e 11 7 6 91 I1 a 7 6 9 1 N ¢ SW STTI ST 70 IJ _� -" RG-2 �a 29 JO 32 3J N n �— ✓ltOFt..I u0.� — I I I I 1 I 1 I 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 � F H� S t 4 � 1 1 1 S I , I I � 1 I I 1 Eli gQ �f tv e h } qq @sd�D"se :Es�tyx F,► a� e yy � aJ!3 f b tlfc�dEt� J.i'3 f:WR,a 11 ?1 Lo — —.— — — — — — — — — — — — — 9%7N8AY Hdl!%:N--"-••--...------ 1 I I f 7 t PP y ElY 6 4: On November 28, 1995, the Board of Adjustments and Appeal' approved a special exception on the subject property to allow for an outdoor storage ya d. 'fhe staff report for this petition follows. The City Council does not vote on special exceptions. Petition 95-438-S, Big Lake Investment, Inc., property of net-; John Abney, applicant. Request for a special exception to allow an outdoor storage yardl within a Commercial -[I (C-I1) zoning district. The property is located at 1101 N 'V. 2'0d Street, in the city of Okeechobee. This petition is associated with Petition 9.5-431-R. Background The subject property is located at 1100 N.W. 211d Street, - hich is made up of Lots 1-5, Block 27 in the city. It has an area of about .75 acre and i zoned Residential General-2 (RG-2). An associated petition is requesting a change in zoning from ItG-2 to Commercial- 11 (C-11). There is a vacant single family dwelling currently cl, isting on the subject property. The property to the north, east and west is zoned RG-2. TIC re are single family dwellings along this section of N.W 2nd Street, including the adjacent' roperty to the north, east and west of the subject property. The property to the south is ioned Commercial (C), where there are commercial uses. The property to the south of he subject parcel fronts S.R. Highway 70 West (N.W. Park Street), and is also owned by the applicants. Along this part of the Highway there are primarily commercial and heavy (' mmercial uses. The applicant intends to use the subject property as a stora) e yard for building materials. The applicant currently has a storage yard for this use to th' south of the subject property and wishes to expand that use. Consistency with Land Development Regulations In the Commercial-I1 (C-11) zoning district applicable to tj e City, Special Exception # 1 allows for "wholesale, warehouse or storage activity, but lot including bulk storage of flammable liquids". A special exception is a use that would not be appropriate throughout a zoning division, district or County at large, number, area, location, or relation to neighborhoods, wo welfare, order, comfort, convenience, appearance, prosperi County and its residents. Such uses may be permissible in as a special exception if specific provision for such a special 92-20. enerally or without restriction ut which, if controlled as to d promote the health, safety, , or he general welfare of the zoning classification or district xception is made in Ordinance According to Section 11.04.03 of Ordinance 92-20, in reachit g its conclusion and in making the findings required in this Part, the Board of Adjustments Oiid Appeals shall consider and 17 Staff Report and Recotmnendation Okeechobee City Council Petition 95435-R December 19. 1995 weigh, among others, the following factors and standards w ►ere applicable. Further, the Board shall find in the case of any of these factors and sandards, where they may be relevant and applicable, that the purposes and requirem nts for granting the special exception have been met by the applicant: A. Ingress and egress to the property and the proposed sired -turns thereof, if an_v, including - such considerations its automotive and pedestrian sale ,cane'! com•enience, traffic flow and control, and access in case of fire or catastrophe; There currently appears to be one access point to the property, along N.W. 1 lth Avenue. This should be the only access point to the 1) *operty, since N.W. 2nd Street is residential in nature and the through -traffic could) be a nuisance to the existing neighborhood. This would be reviewed further during a site plan review. B. Off -Street parking and loading areas ►i-l►ere required, inc f udin'g consideration ol'relevant factors in (A) preceding; and the economic, noise, glare, or odor ejji cis of the locations of such off-street parking and loading areas on aflja ant and nearby properties and loading areas oil adjacent and n.earbY properties and pr parties generally inthey district; All parking for the proposed use must be provided n-site. This will be reviewed further during a site plan review. C. Refuse and service areas, including consideration oft��lei-ant firctors in (A) and (B) preceding; Sufficient refuse and service areas will be discussed further during a site plan review. There will have to be, however, additional services �o accommodate the proposed area. a, D. Utilities, inchtding such considerations its hook -in I uctrtiorts and availability and compatibility of utilities for the proposed itse; Utilities will be reviewed for sufficiency during the site plan review process. E. Screening and bit'jj ring, including considerations of"I such relel'artt factors its type, dimensions, and character to preserve and improve coin atibilily and harmony of itse and structure between the proposed special exception and flit, uses and structures of adjacent and nearby properties and properties generally in the d4lrict; Appropriate screening and buffering will be requl residential properties. As this property is adjacent zoning and residential future land use, buffering and separate the proposed and surrounding uses. A buffo be appropriate. Staff Report and Reconmtendatiott Okeechobee Cite Comtctil Petition 0435-R December 19, 1995 red ',since there are adjacent to residential uses, residential creelning should be adequately r such as a masonry wall would IV F. Signs, if anv, and proposed exterior lighling, if ally, fri ith .e 'rc°nce to glan" Inif fic• S(IPtt�, and economic effects of same on properties in Ilrr distri<t end coil/)(ItihilitY and harrncl ry with other properties ill the district; All proposed signs will be required to meet all of the current city requirements. G. Required yards and open spaces; The existing structure meets all of the required yards; spaces will be addressed during a site plan revieh consideration to the neighboring property. H. Height of structure inhere related to uses and structures n) and properties generally in the district; Additional required yards or r with the proposed use in i adjacent and nearhv properties The existing structure meets the city height requirenl nt. Any proposed structures will be reviewed for this requirement during a site pi n review. I. Economic effect on adjacent and nearby properties and of the grant of the special exception. The economic effect on adjacent property will be adve will be positive for future commercial uses. Section 11.04.05 of Ordinance 92-20 also states that in gran Board of Adjustments and Appeals may prescribe condition with the intent of this Code, including but not limited restrictions on operations and reasonable time limits with special exception is required shall be begun or complete( conditions and safeguards, when made a part of the terms un is granted, shall be deemed a violation of this ordinance. F both, such required condition or safeguard within the time Board, void the special exception. Consistency with Comprehensive Plan The city recently adopted an amendment to the coral Commercial future land use for the subject property. The the comprehensive plan. Staff Report and Reconu endation Okeechobee City Council Petition 95-135-R December 19. 1995 I -ties generally in the district for residential property, but ing any special exception, the and safeguards in conformity buffering and landscaping, i which the action for which or both. Violation of such er which the special exception iluro to begin or complete, or mit shall, at the option of the �hensive plan, establishing a rop6sed use is consistent with 19 • I • Staff Recommendation The subject property is located in a transitional area of the ci y where there are established residential and commercial uses. The commercial uses are adjacent to the south property line of the subject property and the residential uses are alo rg the west property line and across N.W. 2nd Street and N.W. I lth Avenue. Most of the conanrercial uses occur along S.R. 70 West (N.W. Park Street). The requested use is fd r property adjacent to one of these commercial uses. The subject property is the only avail ble Adjacent property for this business to expand and, therefore, would be the only appiI priarte place for this type of expansion to occur. With the proper conditions, this could be accomplished such that impacts to existing residential property would be minimal. As the proposed use is consistent with the adopted compreh nsivie plan and is proposed as an expansion of an existing similar use to the south, staff recommends that the Board of Adjustments and Appeals approve a special exception for an outdoor storage yard in a Commercial-I1 (C-11) zoning district subject to the followin' conditions: 1. Construction necessary for the proposed use shall coiOrneoce within 12 months, and shall continue in good faith, or the special exception shah be null and void; 2. If the proposed use ceases for a period of 6 continuous months or for 12 non - continuous months during a 24 month period, the spe ial exception shall be null and void; and 3. Any and all previous special exceptions granted to thi property shall immediately be null and void; 4. A buffer consisting of a masonry wall shall be estabhed' along the north and west property lines to screen the proposed use from adj cent' residential development. Screening and buffering shall also be required aloe the east property line. 5. As long as there are residential uses adjacent to or act Toss the street from the subject property, hours of operation shall not begin before :00 h.m. and shall not extend beyond 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. b. There shall be no display or use, other than landsc the required front or side yards. SIMT Relxi t mid Reconumidation Okeechobee City Council Petitimt 95435-R December 19. 1995 ng or conforming signs, within 20 Um NAME OF PROPERTY OWNER(S):Investments, im", MAILING ADDREtt P.O. Drawer 1983, Okeechobee, Fl. 349'7 PROPERTY ADDREIS 1100 N.W. 2nd. St. NAME OF APPLICANT IF OTHER THAN OWNER (must state rslaUon"Ip): Jo}1n Abney Pres. owl Not.: If not Owner or Attorney at Law, proof of authority must ►e provided on For ' L•2 HOME TELEPHONE: 57-2 02 WORK TELEPHONE: 763-6541 DIRECTIONS TO PROPERTY Hwy. 70 W. to NW 11 thee, the 1 blk. North, property is on West side of NW 11th. Ave. WHAT IS CURRENT USE OF PROPERTY? Was Residential. Dwelli is vacant DESCRIBE IMPROVEMENTS ON PROPERTY (If none, so state) 1 Residencii. APROXIMATE NUMBER OF ACRES 3/4 +/- IS PROPERTY PART OF P TTED SUBDIVISION7 Yes ADD.to WM ARE THERE ANY DWELLINGS ON THE PROPERTY. IF SO. STATE NUMBER AN AND WHETHER THEY ARE OCCUPIED Yes. conventional residence. I(NW TYPE (CONVENTIONAL, MOBtLg�I 4I¢ .) Not occupied IS THERE ANY CURRENT OR RECENT USE OF THIS PROPERTY THAT WOULD BE A VIOLATION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE7 IF 90, DESCRIBE No � HAVE THERE BEEN ANY LAND USE APPLICATIONS CONCERNING ALL OR PART OF THIS PROPERTY IN THE LAST YEAR, IF $0. DESCRIBE DATE, NATURE AND APPLICANT'S NAME NO 18 A SALE tUSJECT TO THIS APPLICATION BEING GRANTED' NO IS THE SUBJECT PARCEL YOUR TOTAL HOLDINGS AT THAT LOCATION? IF N OR INTENDED USE NO. A plicant owns Lots -14 thru 21 , f T, DESCRIBE THE REMAINING USE OR k. 271 NW ADD. to Okeechobee) BRIEFLY DESCRIBE ADJOINING PROPERTY USE TO THE NORTH Resider ial SOUTH Commercial warehse. office.Q EAST Across 11th. Ave. is Comm. and Resident WEST Residential CURRENT ZONING CLASS RG PROPOSED Z NINO CLASS C-II WHAT IS YOUR DESIRED PERMITTED USE UNDER THE PROPOSED CLA887 Incorporate the prop. into the existing building supply business located south oflprop. for storage of building IF GRANTED, WILL THE NEW ZONE BE CONTIGUOUS WITH A LIKE ZONE? 0 he South side only. It A SPECIAL EXCEPTION NECESSARY FOR YOUR INTENDED USE? Yes VARLANCE? CONTINUE'T} nN REVERSE 8�'�tipE i�O �GtJ APPi.IGA'i�ON,; DESCRIBE THE SPECIAL EXCEPTION SOUGHT: Store e of buildin l mAerials PROVIDE SPECIFIC ZONING ORDINANCE CITATION (Class and exception number): i Will 1 ARE THERE OTHER SIMULAR USES IN THE AREA, IF 60 DESCRIBE: existiri business to SoAh. WHY WOULD GRANTING YOUR REQUEST BE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE A4A AND RESIDENTS? EXiSt inp, businEl Bi Lake Lumber and Hardware is overcrowded. This wl ld make ingress/egress im ro IF BUSINESS, BRIEFLY DESCRIBE NATURE INCLUDING NUMBER pF EMPLOYEE ACTIVITIES TO BE CONDUCTED OUTSIDE OF A BUILDING: This will sl , HOURS, NOISE GENERATION AND -)1_Y be expansion to provide much needed store e for existin business. outdoor storage for building supplies. DESCRIBE VARIANCE BOUGHT: N/A PROPERTY THAT MAKES VARIANCE ECElSARY: E CHARACTERISTIC? [DEEISCRIBEEECHARLACTERfSTICF SARY? DESCRIBE RULING THAT YOU ARE APPEALING: WHO MADE DECISION YOU ARE APPEALING? DATE OF DECISION: EXPLAIN WHY YOU FEEL DECISION It IN ERROR. BE SURE TO LIST ANY OROIH YOUR POSITION: NCE REFERENCES YOU FEEL SUPPORT F DESCRIBE ACTION YOU WISH TAKEN: TQ/A • • BIG LAKE INVESTMENT, INC. NARRATIVE OF PROPOSED LAND USE ACTION BIG LAKE INVESTMENTS, INC. APPLICATION FOR LOTS 1 THRU 5, BLK. 27, NW ADDITION TO OK The property proposed for rezone and specia as a storage yard for building materials proposed property fronting on Hwy. 70 We! business (Big Lake Lumber and Hardware) storage space for building materials. 7 adjacent to this existing business and is business in the same block. By incorpora the existing business property not only wil requirements be met but, access on NW 11th to the large delivery vehicles that bring existing business. This will elimina congestion problem that is experienced du. the existing business site. EZONING FROM RG TO C-II :CHpBEE, PB. 1, PG. 25. exception will be used To the South of the t there is an existing which needs additional he subject property is located North of this tine this property with L the additional storage Ave. will be available Building supplies to the .e the onsite traffic ing delivery periods on BIG LAKE INVESTMENTS, INC. PROPOSED REZONE�AND SPECIAL EXCEPTION LOTS 1 THRU 5, BLK. 27, NW ADDITION TO OKE, CHOBEE, PB. 1, PG. 25 FACTORS FOR CONSIDERATION OF SPECIAL EXCEPTION A. Ingress and Egress to the property is', provided from Hwy. 70 West/North Park Street, and N.W. 11th. Ave. These R/W's are sufficient width and well maintained. The proposed site plan allows for an improved traffic flow to and from the existing business that will not restrict pedestrian traffic and gill make access to the site improved for service, delivery, and e% mer§ency vehicles. B. There is adequate area provided on the site',plan for off-street parking and loading areas. This proposed si e plan will improve the existing off-street loading and parking of the existing business. C. There is adequate area provided for refuse and service areas as applicable to this proposed use. D. The existing utilities in the area are! sufficient to meet the requirements of this proposed use. E. The proposed site plan proposes to use;, a screened fence along the west side of the parcel to buffer sigh' and noise factors from the residences to the west. A fence for', safety and security is proposed along the north and est sides of the property. The retention/detention storm water management area will be located along the north boundary to provide for !additional setback from site activities that might be adverse to i7esidences to the north. The existing residential building on the east side will be converted into commercial office space and ,this will provide a buffer for the residences located east of'',the site. F. All safety and security lighting l'lesideatialaea, be esigned so as to direct glare and intensity away from tlie G. The proposed site plan will meet applicable setbacks. The required yards and open spaces will be pr ovided. H. Heights of structures if any will conform to the city codes. I. The economic effect on adjacent and nea' by properties should not be adverse. As previously;. stated any lass in residential value should be gained in future..poten.tial commercial value. = Petition 95-A38� Coller. �y`y L� Big Lake Investments -•--- � _ John Abney Q, RODEO r. t V NW 17 ST 05 M%ST > � — Q INDUSTRIAL z a NW 15 ST N PARK _ NW 14 S1 DEANS NW \ =3><�❑ STD O COURT NW NE Q �Nw Q z� 1 1 ❑� ST n 98 NNW ❑ 10 �❑[ST N BEE_7 csx1 5 i C rfi g ST > NW 8 " ST"I °0 ZNW 8 ST Qr 17 ST�� —7— �— ST NW 7 L�� !� _❑ ❑ ❑ 6 > > 6 ST N Q NW Q NW Q ST a 5 a ST ❑ NW Q a ST S&rifiZ a ST f- ®t ai ST .- NW �❑� ST ❑ , ❑�� 4`� z ST 3 ST �t NWT 2 ST11 T 3P-sColl or 2 ST cV N 1 `'J -r 3 z z Z IM11 STjj ST� 2 ST �z z z Subjeet Property n Cauu—. us C o > LLJ �Q SN 2 T L , 2 J S 2 Q 3 Q ST Q I <Isw ❑3 ❑FFs1T E I N 3 ST SE 4 ST > s ❑� 4❑❑ ST Q > Lu Q Dr -Ea 5 > > WiNTA� s E 5 sTST Q PARK 0 sw s ODU - .�2 N [ s - _7 ET � L S w 20 8 S T o 2� 8 ST Fs sT — Cn S VV""`''8 ST > Q SW 9 ISTJIE Q � S o 1 0 ST _ P>< SW ❑ 10 ❑ ST = N 11' ST co SW ❑L>J 11 ST Q 3 3 12 R Q m N cn12 STo [131ST E H O E ST X E 3 sT [Al > 14 STLDSW 14 Q 14 CT �❑F141 M W Lila, 4 . - AI, *00F 7AL. v4 =or- 7a" it C'k. 11101 mum M ST NW 4TH ST (100') — 0 G% %\( p-f-' G:)KEE. �X1S i S 1.3 t 1,, [5 RG— t K 8b 95-438—S 'eslmenU; _ bney TI El t1 U f g6 n6 5 4 J 7 7 e 9 tt 7 e 9 0' 6 I B Nw snl ST 70 I 1 2 9 6 I o Nw r 3 6 5 a J a 32 1 6 9e 07 B Z z NW I + 7 S ] e 5, J 2 t 6 5 a 3 6 Y 7 ,1 — 5p 7 p 0 it 7 e 9 ST 70 1 + CcT 2 5 J 2 t e 5 a 3 2 1 6 5 a J 6 DE, flll 5 a J 2 16 7 e 0, „ 7 6 0 SW 711D S T 10 - 5 3 1 1 6 5+ 3 1 1 e 3 1a 6 I 7 1 p II 7 e 9 c,,,. 7 e 7 I SW .RD sT 70 5 J 2 i 6 5 a J 2 t 5 5• JI 6 e „ 7 e 9 n B SW 4TTT ST (100') � 0 1 0 + 2 5 J Z 1 6 5 a J 7 1� 5 5 a 3 7, 5 � e it 7 e 9 1, 7 p 9 10 6 r— 9 N SW sTH Sr(70 a 1 91 5 J z, 6 5 a J z t 6 ; 1 � p I1 7 6 9 1C n 7 e 9 0 Sw6MST70) I 11 0 9 e 7 6 5 a J 7 1 7 6 5 a 1 1 1 J GU 5 e 5 7 6 J I t At _ 7 ,u L"T-. Ar^ 1 L` f GmM M I` Ho ±9P U76 S+ J 2 I Z 10 9 8 7 6 2 1 4�ffiffil MRIffilill-H. 111 l UISI 17 01910I I l�,l.e tl9;4��i 3RD S SW 4TTi ST (100') Hfi 1 Petitions 95- RIlf,L. I,al N J(. +IC IBEli, 1x112 2C 2r 7 e 71011 I, NW STrt ST (70') NW 4111 ST (100') T7L t f, i i i' 0 :2 1 4 11 1 ID 2 ZI 7 0 9 t` ;t I j C. t -"T-,- 35—IZ & 95-438-S e Investments in Abncy f �i ROM SW 2ND W—I SW 3RD ST 70 4 5 3 2 t e 5 4 J 21 e 5 e 7 7 8 9 11 12 7 0 9 SW 4TT1 ST (100) iS g 4 7I 5 J 2 1 e 5! J 2 1� e sl e t _ ,- - tt 1 a II 2 7 8 9 111 7 9 sw 5T1t ST 70 N65 4 J 21 e 5 7 8 9 Ill. H 1� SW 61N S1 70 ) a 2 t 7 e 4. 7 Za.r.r, '• F. 10 W9:: r' i [Eq2 O O 4 p o I n I I I r I �I :t. VnN3AV 11111 A'N _ ------------- Fol 0 aL [., � Ul P. m ULN m UI • .a<w , �-'x 1 � _ -_ _ _ _ _ _ ' I v 9 •1 ' �? � � 11 I �R 41 Y4- ¢ 1 N� F 3 9 I I I 1 • b�� . R -I TI I I I I 1 I to S i5 I a n .L33Nl..S' Il.C7.l 'M'N I 1 gf j�k" er - tleptl "F ,�tl¢bS6 Y� pN LM E-0 'n ca Lo C-4 tQ ::3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — - --- r i i I i ' i-�:; �i � t ' ''` '' `_,',�ll`T�-r_L=-1.=�^ �;�_ j II ,I it 4 t ITI LD �, 44 U) LJ I t I t t N nil :ut Zj pet ----------- ------ ------ ------ - XO r Okeechobee County Planning Summary of Meeting October 24, 1995 The Okeechobee County Planning Board/Board of Adjustni0 session on Tuesday, November 28, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. in the the Okeechobee County Courthouse, 304 N.W. 2nd Street, 1 Board members present were Chairman Frank Marsoc O'Connor, Keith Pearce, Warren Watt and alternate in designated as a voting member. Board members absent we Also in attendance were John Cassels, County Attorney; I Damian Peduto, Planner; and Robert Horne, Planning Tec rd is aid Appeals met in regular omnhission Meeting Room at )kee'chobee, Florida. i, Renee Hazellief, Brenda tuber Mike Long, who was e Jir�r Burke and John Smith. ill 1toyce, Planning Director; niculn. Petition 95-438-S, Big Lake Investnent, Inc., property ow er; John Abney, applicant. Request for a special exception to allow an outdoor � orage yard within a Heavy Commercial (C-II) zoning district. Petition 95-435-R, Big Lake Investment, Inc., property o%�ner; John Abney, applicant. Request for a change in zoning front the existing classific tion of Residential General-2 (RG-2) to Heavy Commercial (C-II). Mr. Royce presented the petitions and described the sutra reviewed the city future land use ntap with the Board and c land use and the amendment to the future land use map thi to commercial future land use. The applicants intend to c development on Highway 70 and utilize the subject propert materials. Mr. Royce discussed the commercial zoning di with the Commercial future land use designation. Mr. Royc4 (C-II) zoning is consistent with the adopted comprehew regulations. Mr. Royce recommended that the Planning is Council grant the request for a change in zoning from Ri Heavy Commercial (C-I1) and also that the Board of Adjc request for a special exception to. allow an outdoor storage y (C-II) zoning district with several conditions. Mr. Royce i Robert Hoover addressed the Board on behalf of the applico type of buffering and requested that the Board consider a � obstruct view from the casual observer. He indicated th7 property would be converted into office space for contractor Staff Report Fund R"vuunendation Okeechobee City Council Petition 95435-R December 19. 1993 nding properties. Mr. Royce scussed current zoning, future changed the subject property :panel the existing commercial as a storage yard for building .rictsi that would be consistent stated that Heavy Commercial ve plan and with the zoning )ard recommend that the City ;idential General-2 (RG-2) to tmepts and Appeals grant the rd within a Heavy Commercial viewed the conditions. Ms. 'Mr. Hoover addressed the ' chain link fence with slats to t the existing structure on the 's. There was discussion about 31 • various types of fences. It was determined that a chain liiiik fence with slats was not adequate, but a privacy fence or something comparable word l be acceplable. There was a discussion about future development plans, buffering, parking, ingress and egress. There was no further discussion of the Board. There was n addlitional public comment. Brenda O'Connor made a motion to recommend that the City Council approve Petition 95- 435-R and grant the request for a change in zoning from the existing classification of Residential General-2 (RG-2) to Heavy Commercial (C-11). The motion was seconded by Warren Watt. The motion carried unanimously. Brenda O'Connor made a motion to approve Petition 95�438-S, request for a special exception to allow an outdoor storage yard within a Ilea y Commercial (C-11) zoning district with the following conditions: 1) Construction necessary for the proposed use shall col menace within 12 months, and shall continue in good faith, or the special exception shall be null and void; 2) If the proposed use ceases for a period of 6 continuous months or for 12 non - continuous months during a 24 month period, the special exception shall be null and void; 3) Any and all previous special exceptions granted to ti is property shall immediately be null and void; 4) A buffer consisting of a 6' wood privacy fence or s mething comparable shall be established along the north and west property lines to screen the proposed use from adjacent residential development. Screening and buffering shall also be required along the east property line; 5) As long as there are residential uses adjacent to or act oss the street from the subject property, hours of operation shall not begin before :00 a.m. and shall not extend beyond 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 6) There shall be no display or use other than landscapi g or conforming signs, within the required front or side yards. The motion was seconded by Warren Watt. The motion cad Stall Report and Reconmtendation Okeechobee City Council Petition 95435-R December 19. 1995 ed' unanimously. 32 .i b PILL' RESOLUTION 95-10 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECIIOBEE, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS: SECTION ONE: Pursuant to Section 8-36 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Okeechobee, the charges and rates for garbage and trash collection shall be as follows: 1. Residential Rate shall be Eleven Dollars and Ninety-fi e Cents ($11.95) per month per living unit for garbage pick-up. 2. Commercial -Can Rate per month for business garbage collection only shall be as follows. Any additional or special waste collection recitii st over and above contracted service rate can be negotiated between the customer and contractor. COMMERCIAL CAN RATE Number of Cans 1 2 3 4 5 3. Commercial Container Rate shall be as follows: COMMERCIAL CONTAINER 1 Container Size Frequency of Service Ix 2x 3x 4x 1 yd $ 45.72 $ 88.09 N/A N/A 2 yd $ 75.71 $140.81 $198.78 $262.04 3 yd $106.60 $191.79 $255.80 $309.78 4 yd $129.89 $232.23 $289.47 $369.35 6 yd $177.04 $287.27 $397.71 $504.24 8 yd $209.77 $339.21 $458.91 $578.87 SECTION TWO: The charges and rates established day of January, 1996. Adopted this 19th day of December, 1995. ATTEST: BONNIE THOMAS, CMC, CITY CLERK J 1x $1116 $16.81 $2231 $28.05 $38.89 5x 6x N/A N/A 31* 70 $353.15 376.86 $445.66 ;440.77 $501.64 ;606.07 $700.03 ;672.48 $777.81 v shall take effect on the 1st KIRK, MAYOR RESOLUTION 94-20 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS: CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, SECTION ONE: Pursuant to Section 8-36 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Okeechobee, the charges and rates for garbage and trash collection shall be as follows: t 1. 2. 3. Residential Rate shall be Eleven Dollars and Tens Cents ($11.58) per month per living unit for jarbage pick -up. - Non containerized commercial'service/commercial can rate per month per business for garbage col ection only. Any additional or special waste collection request over and above contracted service can be negotiated between the customer and contractor. CAN SERVICE RATE Number of Cans 1 2 3 4 5 Containerized Commercial Service Rate lx $10.82-. $16.29 $21.62 $28.18 $37.68 call be as follows: CONTAINER SERVICE RATE Container Size Fre uenc of Service lx 2x 3x 4x 5x 6x 1 yd $ 44.31 $ 85.36 N/A N/A! N/A N/A 2 yd 73.37 136.44 192.62 53.91 304.94 342.20 3 yd 103.30 185.84 247.87 00.17 365.18 431.84 4 yd 125.87 225.03 280.50 57.89 427.10 486.09 6 yd 171.55 278.36 385.38 88.61 587.28 678.32 8 yd 203.26 328.70 444.68 60.92 651.63 753.69 SECTIONTWO: The charges and rates established hereby shall take 1995. effect on the 1st day of January , Adopted this 6th day of December, 1994.1 MAYOR J4 ATTEST: BONNIE THOMAS, CMC, CITY CLERK E. KIRK L 1'�g ILI LA�JSOhd , PIOPLE & IdEBP TEL : 407t>541812 Dec 4 E �. I W Lawson, Noble & Webb, Inc. ENGI'NEEAS • PLANNERS • SUAVEYOAS December 13, 1995 City of Okeechobee 55 S.E. 3rd Avenue Okeechobee, Florida 34974 Attn: Mr. Chuck Elders, Director of Public Works Re: CITY OF OKEECHOBEE DRAW REQUEST NO. 4, FF LAKE PLACID, INC. 1995 ROAD IMPROVEMENTS L.N. & W. Project No. 94-279 Dear Mr. Elders: This letter is to certify that LAWSON, NOBLE & WEBB, INC the at tached invoice Application No. 4 dated November 3r from Better Roads of Lake Placid, Inc. for accuracy, and ho adjustment. The total amount due is $47,429.66. If further explanation is needed or if I can be of further ask Sincf{ely, Christo� J. Ka Project Manager CJK:jhj cc: Dennis Horton - Lawson, Noble & Webb, Inc Enclosures: Invoices OM BETTER ROADS OF & W.) has reviewed 1905, Invoice No. 8175 .,e approved such with no istapce, please call. JHJIRDWYI9 4- 2 7 91ELD E RS 1. 213 LAIdS111'l ,1d1 IBLE R. IdEBB • TEL:4076841812 FAa 813 397 0009 BETTER ROADS 0f LAME "CID MC. P.O. sox Iwo LAX[ PLACID, FLOR10A 13K2 (S13) 4M-e7i7 aril To. City of Okeechobee 55 S.E. 3rd Men= Okeechobee, Florida 34974-2932 P* TI 1-30-95 MJKXA t aoR ► Ar I 0 per II 4 ' `fir, BE-1-TER ROADS Lij� Joe P01 Cnurty 1 c 1,106 a t 14w1aE No. 8171i (Aevtned) CUS T ou En .10. 377 r". 1995 Road lmpcov*rvnts LXJE u!'ON kacmIPT Joe mAdIIIIIIIIt --- 4 � P.r •i5�1 ' �+ Original Contract Amount Net Change Ctders Current Cmtract Amount Valli Uf ;fork From Previous 4plicati value of Rork Completed This period Total Earned to Date r_0zA 134 RQtairagA I LeF,;!� �cRvicus Payaments Currant llmetllt Duo 2V5,795.64 M1795.64 116,240.72 52,6y9.62 168,440.34 'I 104,616.65 i OKEECHOBEE 0 D, - uf;cu D R U 412 N.E. PARK ST. • (813)763-5100 • FAX (813)763-7 • - 4 is L • OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972 s; CITY OF OKEECOOBEE4�4 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council DATE: December 14, 1995 SUBJECT: ADDITION FROM: John J. Drago, City Administrator 1. In my November 15th Status Report I men ioned the fact that we were looking into a larger emergency generator and enclosing part of the Public Safety Building. We contacted several dairies that were going out of business to see if they had any emergency generators. Joe Wolff had a 100W: generator; a firm in Ft. Pierce has generators from time -to -time, but usually they are priced from $12,000 to $15,000 for the same size. Enclosed is a copy of an agreement from Mr. Wolff guaranteeing the repair of the generator. The cost of the generator is $9,500. 2. Chief Tomey obtained pricing to enclose the back portion of the Public Safety Building to accommodate the larger generator and provide for some added protection in case of natural disasters. The cost of repainting the Public Safety Building and fire tower, replacing the metal porch roofs on City Hall, replacing the soffits and facia boards on the Public Safety Buil ing with aluminum, and the enclosure on the Public Safety Building is estimate to be $45,000. The funds are available from the true -up balance from Public Utilities. I am recommending that the Council approve the purchase of the emergency generator and the additional work on the buildings. JJD: nb 0 HLB H. L. BENNETT, INC. p.0, DRAWER 2137 LA BELIE, FL 33935 e13-875•ee82 December 19, 1995 Mr. John Drago, City Adminstrator City of Okeechobee 55 SE 3rd Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 Re: Planning, Zoning, and Building Services LAND SURVEYING CIVIL ENGINEERING Dear Mr. Drago: Thank you for meeting with our firm rega dinlq the above referenced services. Based upon our discuss onsj, the following scope of services has been prepared. Once the scope of services is finalized, we can prepare a c ntrjact for these services. H.L. Bennett, Inc., has the exper isej to perform the planning, construction plans review, and coAstrueti4n inspection required by the City of Okeechobe . Qua l i fi ca t i ones of Firm A nine-year veteran of the Florida Depar men't of Transportation, Mr. Bennett com feted FDOT'sl"E;ineer in Training Program". He then app ied his engi eekinq and; surveying knowledge through the design and i spaction of road/bridge projects, drainage design, const uctjion i supervision, administrative and permitting f nctlions, at�d coordination with various municipalities. Mx. Bennett then served nine years as DilectGor of P'blic Works for the Ci.tx of LaBelle, Florida where] he !,provide system planning, technical design and opera ions manag ment expertise in the areas of ublic �ransportat on,' water and wastewater facilities, dra page, parks, perm ttiting construction, and maintenance. He also prov ded designt construction inspection, and administration f the City:s CDBG program. • Mr. John Drago December 19, 1995 Page 2 During this period, Mr. Bennett also se Planning Board Chairman, southwest Florida Action Committee Chairman, Southwest Florid Quality Committee Member, Southwest Florida Member, and chartered the Southwest Florida Cities. Mr. Bennett then established the partne Engineering and Surveying and served as Gen years. During that period he co -directed t design, contract administration, testing an activities, and served as City Engineer to LaBelle. In July of 1991, Mr. Bennett establish and is engaged in construction management, and land surveying in both the public and Bennett has a thorough knowledge of city a work projects includi.n rehabilitation and under the Florida's Entitlement and small programs. He is also providing mapping se system for the Town of Lake Placid. Mr. Bennett has demonstrated expertise project/work disciplines: * Road and bridge design, constructioi including traffic operations concert * Drainage design and construction. * water and Wastewater Facility plann: construction and operation. * Contract Administration and CE&I re; * Federal and State agency permitting acquisitions. * Soils and Construction Surveying. * Land and Construction Surveying. * Plan review and construction inspec * Preparing and reviewing contractors * Florida Professional Engineer #3253 * Florida Professional Land Surveyor * Florida Licensed General Contractor ed'as City Wi nal Energy 2 8" Water eg onal Council. ea ue of hio of Aim al Partner for 11 firm in it's land surveying e City of hip present firm esign, permitting, ivalte sector. Mr. cogn ty public ew I�onstruction ties CDBG ices via a CAD n the following management, ng,l, design, posibilities annGrant ion . pay estimates 3403 #CC C040117 Mr. John Drago December 19, 1995 Page 3 Representative projects Mr. Bennett has' completed include the following: recently LaBelle CDBG Housing RehabilitationlPrdgram LaBelle City Commission LaBelle, Florida Hendry County Government Complex Hendry County Board of County, Commi sidners LaBelle, Florida Numerous Surveys, Plats, etc., for irarious local governments in Florida including pr jects in Lee, Hendry, Glades, Hardee, Columbia, P tnom and St. Johns Counties. Complete CAD system mapping for thejTown of Lake Placid including Zoning and Land Us Maps. Scope of Services I. Building Services A. Services provided by the consult 1. Construction plan review an staff regarding issuance of 2. Construction inspections as within 24 hours of notifica 3. Reinspection, as necessary. B. Services provided by the City 1. Initial receipt of permit aj checking for completeness. 2. Issue permit after Plan revi consultant. 3. Collect and disburse fees. 4. Record keeping. S. Issue permits and provide ii fences, signs, tents, drive small scale approvals as apj staff. int response to City )er► i is . cegvired by Code Lon, p.li.cati.ons, and Ew by the speotions for ays', and other ropriate for City Mr. John Drago December 19, 1995 Page 4 IX. Planning & Zoning Services A. Review zoning request$, Plan Amer Special Exceptions, etc., as gen( applicants. B. Perform zoning and planning revif development plans. C. Perform planning services for the Comprehensive Plan revisions, EAI amendments, etc. (These would bE by the City as opposed to Develol amendments.) D. Attend public meetings pertaining planning issues, as requested. E. Provide technical advice to staff Enforcement, zoning interpretati< Comprehensive Plan explanations, XXX. Miscellaneous A. We will assist the City in setti files, forms, etc., to :insure a into this system. We appreciate the opportunity to be of would be able to commence work immediately �p Proceed. Please feel free to contact me sh questions regarding the type of services pr other issues you feel need to be addressed.', to being of service to you. Since Y H.L. nnett, P.E., P.L.S. President HLB:rm dmel'pts, variances, rated by w for applicable City in areas of an, lysis, Plan those generated er,'iPlan or Zoning tot, zoning and concerning Code ns, � and as requested. g u procedures, moo�th transition erv'ice to you. We pon, Notice to uld', you have any posted, or any Wei look forward TOTAL P.04 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE E TO: Mayor and City Council DATE: December 15, 1996 SUBJECT Status Report FROM: John J.Dra o City Administrator II, 1. Attached are the minutes for the LDR Committee etirg of November 27, 1995. 2. The City sent bids out for lawn service for the m than strips. Three bids were received. The lowest bid was Charlie's Tree Servi a for $6,000; that is a $3,600 per year savings from the current contractor. 3. We contacted Emory Walker A/C to clean the ducts in my office and the Council room. They found a large amount of mold nd mildew in the ducts. They also found that rats are in the second floor ceilings. a contacted Ace Pest Control to address the rat problem before the A/C ducts ar cleaned. 4. The Jim Threewits (I saved this junk for the past 12 years) Surplus Sale netted a record $300.50. 5. The new computers are beginning to be installed. 6. We think that most of the expenses have been p14423,030.20. Iid from the old public utilities operating account. As of now, there is a balance 7. The City received its premium notice for health lisurance. The premium will increase 59%. The City paid premiums of $189,845.e4 and the insurance company paid claims of $334,827.49. This was for the past ye' r. The total budgeted amount for life and health insurance is $152,520.00. The! total expenditure for life and health insurance (with the 59% increase) is $159,0160.58 - a difference of $6,540.58. The budget can easily handle the expense. Below is a sample of ongoing medical claims that attributed to the 59% increase: • DIAGNOSIS Malignant Melanoma Mass or lump in chest, chronic pulmonary heart disease Heart Attack, chronic ischemic heart disease Drug/Alcohol Treatment Complication of breast prosthesis Complications with urinary device and kidney stones Asthma and high blood pressure Heart Disease and gastrointestinal problems Colon rectal cancer There were many other significant and large claims t However, some of those could and most likely will We are preparing proposals to be sent out for healt, JJD: nb STATUS Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing le not currently ongoing. iur. insurance. �0I f • 0KATr c� City of Okeechobee 55 S.E. 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