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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet 02-20-2018CAPE CANAVERAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING City Hall Council Chambers 100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920 AGENDA February 20, 2018 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Any member of the public may address any items that do not appear on the agenda and any agenda item that is listed on the agenda for final official action by the City Council excluding public hearing items which are heard at the public hearing portion of the meeting, ministerial items (e.g. approval of agenda, minutes, informational items), and quasi- judicial or emergency items. Citizens will limit their comments to three (3) minutes. The City Council will not take any action under the "Public Participation" section of the agenda. The Council may schedule items not on the agenda as regular items and act upon them in the future. CONSENT AGENDA: 6:15 p. m. 6: 20 p. m. 1. Approve Minutes for January 16, 2018 City Council Regular Meeting. 2. Resolution No. 2018-01; modifying and updating the City's list of State Road AIA Improvement Priorities; requesting the Florida Department of Transportation provide an updated traffic study for the portion of State Road AIA located within the City of Cape Canaveral; providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent resolutions, severability and an effective date. PUBLIC HEARING: 6: 20 p. m. 6: 30 p. m. 3. Ordinance No. 01-2018; amending Section 110-296 of the Land Development Code to increase the maximum height for public or recreational buildings and structures located on properties with a Future Land Use designation of Public/Recreation to 35 feet; providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent ordinances and resolutions, incorporation into the Code, severability and an effective date, second reading. REPORTS: 6: 30 p. m. 6: 45 p. m. ADJOURNMENT: Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, the City hereby advises the public that: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, that person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose that person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the City for the introduction or admission into evidence of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act: all interested parties may attend this Public Meeting. The facility is accessible to the physically handicapped. Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in the proceedings should contact the City Clerk's office (868-1220 x206 or x207) 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Item No. 1 CAPE CANAVERAL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CAPE CANAVERAL LIBRARY MEETING ROOM 201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida TUESDAY January 16, 2018 6:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the Meeting to Order at 6:00 PM. Council Member Raymond led the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Mayor Pro Tem Mike Brown Mayor Bob Hoog Council Member Wes Morrison Council Member Rocky Randels Council Member Angela Raymond Others Present: City Attorney Anthony Garganese City Clerk Mia Goforth Community Engagement/Deputy Public Works Services Director Joshua Surprenant Administrative/Financial Services Director John DeLeo Economic Development Director Todd Morley Human Resources/Risk Management Director Jane Ross Culture and Leisure Services Director Gustavo Vergara Public Works Services Director Ralph Lotspeich Building Official Michael German Executive Assistant to the City Manager Lisa Day Brevard County Sheriff's Office Commander Linda Moros Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief John Cunningham PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: City residents Peggy Green, James P. Murphy, Dennis Buhtz and Shannon Roberts each expressed concerns regarding potential new hotel projects along State Road AlA, their impacts to the community and Indian River Lagoon. Resident Jeanne Miller declined to speak after Mayor Hoog called her name. Robert D. Carney, resident,urged enforcement of No Parking signage on Chandler Street. James Rao, property owner of 313, 315 and 317 Jefferson Avenue, distributed material to Council Members regarding his property, voiced concerns over the desire to subdivide the property into townhomes and provided background information on improvements he made to the property built City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting January 16, 2018 Page 2 of 5 in 1986. City Attorney Garganese advised Council on the property history, a multi -family apartment complex that was never subdivided into individually owned units and does not comply with the City's subdivision regulations. He stated City Manager Greene has directed Staff to prepare an ordinance that may afford some relief to individuals in similar circumstances; the legislation will be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Board and then City Council for consideration. CONSENT AGENDA: Council Member Morrison removed Item 3 from the Consent Agenda. Mayor Hoog asked for a motion to approve Items 1 and 2. City Attorney Garganese advised all items under Consent, unless removed, are voted on once as a group. A motion was made by Council Member Raymond to approve Items 1 and 2 on the Consent Agenda. Council Member Randels removed Item 1 from the Consent Agenda. 1. Approve Minutes for December 19, 2017 City Council Regular Meeting. 2. Approve Replacement Interlocal Agreement for the Save Our Indian River Lagoon Local Infrastructure Surtax. 3. Reaffirm policy contained in City Code Sec. 110-627 requiring construction of a minimum 150 hotel units at the same time. A motion was made by Council Member Randels, seconded by Council Member Morrison, to approve Item 2. The motion carried 5-0. 3. Council Member Morrison requested Item 3 be tabled for the next meeting and shared concerns regarding the measure. Discussion ensued and included the history of the Code from 1985 to the present, the consequences of voting for or against the item and the grassroots effort to stop hotels being built in the City. City Attorney Garganese advised Council could review the Code, discussed the reasoning for the 150 -unit minimum, stated the Planning and Zoning Board advised they were not interested in revisiting the Item, explained if Council reaffirms the Policy or takes no action, Code Section 110-627 remains the same and advised the Item could be revisited. Discussion ensued and included small businesses, City Visioning, hotel taxes and revenue, property rights, costs to stop property owners, City Council's responsibility to uphold the City Code of Ordinances, number of hotels needed in the City, market forces and how consumer preferences change over time. City residents Lee Coates, Watseka Farney and James Murphy voiced their concerns regarding allowing more hotels in the City, the traffic generated by more hotels and cruise ships, the danger to pedestrians on State Road AIA, property rights, small hotels versus large hotels and negative impacts to the neighborhoods around the proposed projects. No action was taken on the Item. 1. Council Member Randels stated the minutes were prepared correctly and inquired about the written status report on the incident at Canaveral City Park. Community Engagement/Deputy Public Works Services Director Surprenant reported Culture and Leisure Services Director Vergara prepared the report for City Manager Greene to review. A motion was made by Council City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting January 16, 2018 Page 3 of 5 Member Randels, seconded by Council Member Raymond, for approval of Consent Item 1. The motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARING: 4. Ordinance No. 16-2017, amending Section 82-56 of the City Code to delegate to the Code Enforcement Board the responsibilities to serve as the Board of Adjustment and Appeals for the enforcement of the Standard Unsafe Building Abatement Code, providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent ordinances and resolutions, incorporation into the Code, severability and an effective date, second reading: City Attorney Garganese read the title into the record and explained the Item. The Public Hearing was opened. There being no comment, the Public Hearing was closed. A motion was made by Council Member Randels, seconded by Council Member Raymond, for adoption of Ordinance No. 16-2017 on second reading. The motion carried 5-0. 5. Ordinance No. 01-2018, amending Section 110-296 of the Land Development Code to increase the maximum height for public or recreational buildings and structures located on properties with a Future Land Use designation of Public/Recreation to 35 Feet, providingfor or the repeal of prior inconsistent ordinances and resolutions, incorporation into the Code, severability and an effective date, first reading: City Attorney Garganese read the title into the record and explained the item. Discussion ensued and included community excitement regarding the Multi - Generational Center; the City Hall project; how no multi -generational facility is mentioned in the Visioning; giving residents in the R2 district the same opportunities for height increases; the need for gathering places; Cape Canaveral being the only City that does not have a multi -generational type facility for kids; the Vision Statement has changed twice since the original version and is a living document with input from Council and Community; the City Council Retreat; public perception on projects and the amount of money spent on them; lack of attention to blight; the plastic on the beach; hurricanes; City Hall being close to the road, within the bounds of the setback and helps slows traffic; the success of the Police Athletic League in the City; the need to further engage and the current Recreation Center's need for more space. City Attorney Garganese advised this action is not spot zoning but rather a limited change to zoning bulk regulation and is a limited attempt to address the height of the proposed Multi -Generational Center, the City is in the process of recommending a design professional for the Multi -Generational Center, time is of the essence for the Project and advised Council could move this Ordinance on for second and final reading and direct Staff to work with the Planning and Zoning Board to consider increasing the height in the entire R2 District. Discussion ensued and included R2 District zoning scenarios and bringing the issue back regarding the residential option. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Brown, seconded by Council Member Raymond, to accept Ordinance No. 01-2018 as written, on first reading. City Attorney Garganese explained spot zoning and how the Ordinance addresses the mechanics of construction in a zoning district. The Public Hearing was opened. Jane Samborski, 8515 N. Atlantic Avenue, inquired about parking for the proposed Multi -Generational Center. City Attorney Garganese stated that parking is not in this Agenda Item and will be addressed during the design process. Discussion ensued and included how the public has been invited to Community Brainstorm events for input on the proposed Project and going forward there will be many more public meetings. Shirley Kopinski, 200 International Drive, was called to speak but did not appear. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting January 16, 2018 Page 4 of 5 Lynne Anderson, 417 Seaport Boulevard, shared her reasons for choosing to live in the City and concerns regarding the issue. Shannon Roberts, 703 Solana Shores Drive, urged Council to conduct additional Community Visioning and voiced concerns about the possibility of over- development on small pieces of land. Lee Vicidomini, 421 Lincoln, suggested use of the City notification system to alert citizens of upcoming events like Community Brainstorms. Steph White, 8678 Villanova Drive, stated the Multi -Generational Center is for the people not the government, is needed by children and senior citizens and voiced support of the height increase so the City as a whole can benefit from the facility. Discussion ensued and included Cape View Elementary School benefitting from the Project, support for the Multi -Generational Center and the need for the residents in the R2 District to raise building heights. The Public Hearing was closed. The motion carried 4-1 with Council Member Morrison voting against. ITEMS FOR ACTION: 6. Removal of one (1) Specimen Live Oak Tree at 312 Madison Avenue (Staff recommendation is for Denial): Discussion ensued and included Council Member visits to the property, the impact of the tree on the property, the good health of the tree, the liability due to roots under the foundation of the home and the right of the property owner to remove the tree. City Attorney Garganese explained the Item and Staff s recommendation to deny removal. Discussion continued regarding what a specimen tree is, permitted standards of review, reasons why Council may approve removal of the tree including a clear and obvious safety hazard to the building and email sent by the Applicant to City Council Members. Gary Wienand, Applicant, explained his efforts to try to preserve the tree, how his insurance company made note of the Oak Tree, how the tree is a dangerous liability especially during hurricane season, his arborist advised him of the hazards of trimming the tree away from his property which may cause the tree to tip and uproot his garage and offered replacement with a Royal Palm, Carrotwood or other type of foliage. Discussion ensued and included Council support of the removal of the Oak Tree due to the danger to the Applicant's home, Mr. Wienand's agreement to mitigate by replacing the Oak with one or more trees and meeting with Community Engagement/Deputy Public Works Services Director Surprenant to decide the specifics as suggested by Mayor Hoog. City Attorney Garganese recommended Council deem the tree hazardous under the City's Code of Ordinances as a legal basis to remove the tree. A motion was made by Council Member Randels, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brown, for approval of the request for removal of the Tree and follow through with the replacement. The motion, as amended, carried 5-0. REPORTS: Council Member Morrison reported his attendance at the Space Coast League of Cities Meeting with Mayor Pro Tem Brown, his acceptance to serve on the Advocacy Committee and encouraged the community to help clean up the plastic on the beach. Council Member Ram wished everyone a Happy New Year and shared the positive outcome regarding a request she received last month for assistance in transporting water to Vero Beach to be shipped to Puerto Rico. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Regular Meeting January 16, 2018 Page 5 of 5 Mayor Hoog thanked Canaveral Fire Rescue and the Brevard County Sheriff's Office for a fine job and apologized for missing the Space Coast League of Cities Meeting. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the Meeting adjourned at 8:16 PM. Mia Goforth, CMC, City Clerk Bob Hoog, Mayor [City Seal] City of Cape Canaveral City Council Agenda Form City Council Meeting Date: 2/20/2018 Item No. 2 Subject: Resolution No. 2018-01; modifying and updating the City's list of State Road AIA Improvement Priorities; requesting the Florida Department of Transportation provide an updated traffic study for the portion of State Road A 1 A located within the City of Cape Canaveral; providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent resolutions, severability and an effective date. Summary: It has been the desire of City Council, Staff, residents, business owners and visitors to see more done by Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to improve pedestrian and motorist safety along State Road AIA/Astronaut Boulevard/North Atlantic Avenue (SR AIA), the five -lane arterial highway that bisects the Community. The City has been taking the initiative to make the Community bikeable and walkable and increase safety for everyone, including motorists, through: • Creation of the Cape Canaveral Vision Statement (Attachment 1) started in 2009, which includes pedestrian safety as one of its main goals, last updated in 2017; • Resolution 2011-09; adopting the establishment of a "Complete Streets" Policy; • Ongoing streetscape projects on Ridgewood and North Atlantic Avenues; • Creation of a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for repairing, upgrading and installing sidewalks and beach crossovers, as well as Citywide street resurfacing; • Resolution No. 2014-22, approving the City's list of SR AIA Improvement Priorities; • Resolution No. 2015-06, updating the City's list of SR A 1 A Improvement Priorities; • ADA beach access recreation mats installed at three (3) public beaches in 2017; • Ongoing improvements to pedestrian and cyclist Park amenities; • Approved Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Master Plan completed by Kimley-Horn Associates, Inc. in 2017; • Installation of the Manatee Sanctuary Park Space Coast Bikeshare Station in 2018; • Movin' in the City 2018 Health, Wellness and Pedestrian Safety Event in 2018; and • Active continual engagement with FDOT and the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization (SCTPO) regarding the SR AIA multimodal corridor improvements. Resolution No. 2018-01 (Attachment 2) officially updates and acknowledges the City's continued prioritized desires for SR Al improvements. Exhibit "A" to Resolution No. 2018- 01 compiles/ranks updated concerns. One major hurdle in becoming a truly bikeable and walkable Community is lowering the speed limit along SR AIA from 45/40 miles per hour (mph) to 35 mph within City limits. A 2011 report titled Impact Speed and a Pedestrian's Risk of Severe Injury or Death (Attachment 3) by AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety concluded faster cars are more deadly, and age plays a major role in pedestrian accident survival. AAA Foundation reports the chances of survival get drastically lower the older the victim is; for example a 70 -year-old individual has a 54% chance of survival when in an accident with an average -sized motor City Council Meeting Date: 2/20/2018 Item No. 2 Page 2 of 4 vehicle traveling 35 mph, compared to a 17% chance of survival in a 45 mph accident. Crash data collected for the AAA Foundation report details "...19 of the 30 (63.3%) pedestrians struck at speeds of 40 mph or faster were killed." Using data collected from Signal Four Analytics (Attachment 4), an interactive web -based system designed for crash mapping and analysis, Staff was able to collect the ages of victims from pedestrian/pedi-cycle versus motor vehicle accidents from 2006 to 2017. The Cape Canaveral data shows ages of pedestrian/pedi-cycle victims in accidents with motor vehicles on or along SR AIA ranged from 10 to 72 with the majority being over 50. A 2010 report developed with the goal of improving both mobility and community character by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) titled Designing Walkable Urban Thoroughfares: A Context Sensitive Approach (Attachment 5) discusses what it calls the "most influential design control": target speed. They explain that, "Thoroughfare design should be based on target speed. Target speed is the highest speed at which vehicles should operate on a thoroughfare in a specific context, consistent with the level of multimodal activity generated by adjacent land uses to provide both mobility for motor vehicles and a safe environment for pedestrians and bicyclists." SR A 1 A provides a challenge for all users dealing with the traffic mix (e.g. large trucks, shuttle vans, tour buses, cars, motorcycles, etc.), public transportation, pedestrian/pedi-cycle unmarked crossings and overall high pedestrianibicyclist activities. The ITE report goes on to say "A lower target speed is a key characteristic of thoroughfares in walkable, mixed use, traditional urban areas." Similar to the AAA Foundation report, ITE concludes "...research does show that higher operating speeds do result in higher crash severity higher percentages of injury and fatality crashes and more serious property damage. Hence, lower vehicular traffic speeds will be beneficial when collisions occur with other vehicles or pedestrians." A widely published report from 2016 titled Dangerous by Design (Attachment 6) by Smart Growth America ranked the Space Coast Area second most dangerous metro area for people walking in the United States, while Florida topped their list for the fourth time as most dangerous State for walking. Smart Growth America came to a similar conclusion regarding age, stating that "...individuals 65 years or older are 50% more likely than younger individuals to be struck and killed by a car while walking." The Smart Growth America report implores local, state and federal governments to design and/or redesign roads in ways that improve pedestrian safety using methods such as: • Lower speed limits; • Frequent safe opportunities to cross streets; • Protected bike lanes; • Enforcing speed limits; • Public education; • Median islands; • Sidewalks; and • Greater separation from traffic with landscape buffers. City Council Meeting Date: 2/20/2018 Item No. 2 Page 3 of 4 Data from Signal Four Analytics (S4) also reveals the majority of pedestrian/pedi-cycle vs. motor vehicle accidents on SR A 1 A are a result of crossings made in unmarked crosswalks and lack of separation between pedestrians and motor vehicles. As defined by the FDOT Traffic Engineering Manual (FDOT TEM) Chapter 3 Section 3.8 MARKED PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALKS AT MIDBLOCK AND UNCONTROLLED APPROACH LOCATIONS (Attachment 7), our Community has multiple pedestrian attractors (residential, commercial, office, recreational or other land use that is expected to be an end destination for pedestrian trips) and pedestrian generators (residential, commercial, office, recreational or any other land use that serves as the starting point for a pedestrian trip) on both sides of SR AIA. Therefore Staff recommends midblock signalized (Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon or Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon) (Attachment 8) crosswalks be installed at the following six (6) locations along SR AIA (north"to south): • Burger King/SCAT bus stop; • Thurm Boulevard; • Columbia Drive; • Jackson Avenue; • Taylor Avenue; and • Cape Shores/East Hayes Avenue. Staff further recommends installation of a crosswalk/pedestrian-activated signal on the north side of the protected/signalized intersection of Central Boulevard/Astronaut Boulevard, and the south side of the protected/signalized intersection of Holman Road/North Atlantic Avenue. The addition of these crosswalks would allow the Community to use safe signalized crossings spaced approximately '/-mile apart on average, as compared to existing crosswalk locations which are between V2 -mile and 3/ -mile apart on average. A report by Center for Urban Transportation Research titled Pedestrian Safety at Midblock Locations prepared for FDOT in 2006 stresses FDOT "...should follow an inclusive approach to marking crosswalks at uncontrolled midblock locations. For locations with established crossing demand and adequate sight distance and lighting (... ), treatments should be selected (... ) to ensure reasonable safety even at high speed and volume locations. This inclusive approach is consistent with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) guidance that marked crosswalks should be provided at uncontrolled midblock crossings of pedestrian concentration." It is imperative to the safety of our Community that City Council use every tool to protect residents and visitors of all ages and backgrounds from being seriously injured or killed on SR AIA. Therefore, to lessen the number of Cape Canaveral pedestrians and motorists seriously injured or killed on/using SR AIA, a new FDOT traffic study is necessary to support the installation of midblock crossings, native vegetation "islands," feeder street striping, traffic calming devices, a pedestrian/vehicle barrier and — most importantly — to lower the speed limit to 35 mph within City limits. r' Submitting Department Director: Joshua Surprenant Date: 2/13/18 City Council Meeting Date: 2/20/2018 Item No. 2 Page 4 of 4 Attachments: 1. Community Vision Statement 2. Resolution No. 2018-01 a. Exhibit "A"— Prioritized SR AIA Improvements 3. Impact Speed and a Pedestrian's Risk of Severe Injury or Death by AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (2011) 4. Signal Four (S4) Analytics Map a. All accidents b. Pedestrian/pedi-cycle vs. motor vehicles 5. Designing Walkable Urban Thoroughfares: A Context Sensitive Approach by the Institute of Transportation Engineers 6. Dangerous By Design by Smart Growth America (2016) 7. FDOT Traffic Engineering Manual (FDOT TEM) Chapter 3 Section 3.8 MARKED PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALKS AT MIDBLOCK AND UNCONTROLLED APPROACH LOCATIONS 8. Midblock Crossing Examples a. Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon b. Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Select reports can be read in full at hqp://www.cibLofcaMcanaveral.org/public records Additional Resources: • Additional Resource 1— Staff -created Boondockcities Interactive Map http://bit.ly/2zBH58g o Existing protected/signalized crosswalks o Proposed locations of midblock signalized (Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon or Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon) crosswalks o SCTPO 2016 traffic counts o Current speed limits • Additional Resource 2 — Florida Today article published on 12/20/2017 - SR AIA in Cocoa Beach -Cape Canaveral is Brevard's most dangerous for bikers, pedestrians Financial Impact: Staff time and effort to prepare Agenda Item. Reviewed by Administrative/Financial Services Director: John DeLeo Date: 2/13/18 The City Manager recommends that City Council to take the following action: Adopt Resolution No. 2018-01. roved by City Manager: David L. Greene Date: 2/13/18 Attachment 1 5-16-2017 CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL City Seal Cape Canaveral Vision Statement We envision: A bikeable and walkable Cape Canaveral that retains and enhances its welcoming residential feel, characterized by low-rise buildings. This residential and business friendly atmosphere is a livable, attractive, safe, inclusive and sustainable coastal community that embraces the oceanside and riverside as the main amenities, and supports and promotes local tourism, culture, recreation, commerce, municipal civic interests and education. We envision: A City network of "complete streets" with a native -landscaped and tree -lined median with traffic calming elements and dark -sky street lighting. "Complete street" amenities include bicycle facilities, covered transit stops and safe pedestrian crossings that invite pedestrians and bicyclists to access the beach, river, local neighborhoods and adjacent communities. Our improved "complete streets" will allow us to travel calmly to intimate waterfront destinations and a walkable uptown core. Multi -use paths lined with shade trees should be wide enough for bikes and pedestrians and lighted so anyone can walk or bicycle safely anywhere in town, day or night. We envision: Welcoming community entrance features that create a sense of arrival and unique community identity as The Space Between. The "uptown" and other areas will contain an architecturally rich and unique mix of uses, with wide tree shaded sidewalks and umbrella covered cafe tables at restaurants and bistros where friends gather, interact and enjoy drinks and dinner. We envision: An engaged and compassionate community that; removes or transforms blighted and unfinished buildings into attractive structures, offers city-wide green spaces, provides a pet -friendly park with ample shade, acts progressively but deliberately and actively recruits and supports businesses that enhance economic viability and serve our residents and visitors with goodwill. We envision: Open shorelines and rivers accessible to the public including amenities that take advantage of the water, such as limited and quaint water -view establishments and intimate public gathering and entertainment places that may include pavilions, gazebos or a performance stage. Attachment 2 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; MODIFYING AND UPDATING THE CITY'S LIST OF STATE ROAD AIA IMPROVEMENT PRIORITIES; REQUESTING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROVIDE AN UPDATED TRAFFIC STUDY FOR THE PORTION OF STATE ROAD AlA LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF PRIOR INCONSISTENT RESOLUTIONS, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation ("FDOT"), the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization ("TPO") and the AIA Action Team, which consists of a group of organizations, businesses and residents along the State Road (SR) AIA Corridor, seek to address multimodal transportation along SR AIA from the Pineda Causeway (SR 404) to SR 528 in the City of Cape Canaveral; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to transform SR AIA in to a safe and efficient multimodal corridor that connects and supports the economic viability of the City of Cape Canaveral and is also aesthetically pleasing while providing a sense of community through innovation, design, safety and connectivity; and WHEREAS, the City Council intends to streamline development of feasible improvement strategies to address locally identified transportation, community planning and urban design issues such as corridor beautification, way -finding signage, undergrounding of utilities, traffic calming devices, pedestrian and bicycle facility enhancements, improved transit service, intersection improvements and other infrastructure improvements; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to promote the safety, efficiency, innovation, design, connectivity and aesthetics of the SR AIA corridor and has prioritized the City's desired improvements related to that portion of the SR AIA corridor located within the City; and WHEREAS, on July 15th, 2014 the City Council approved Resolution No. 2014-22 approving the City's initial list of SR AIA Improvement Priorities, and said list was last modified and updated by Resolution No. 2015-06 which was adopted by the City Council on May 19, 2015; and WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that circumstances continue to change since the City last updated its list of SR AIA Improvement Priorities and therefore, the City Council desires to modify and update its list of SR AIA Improvement Priorities; and City of Cape Canaveral Resolution 2018-01 Pagel of 3 WHEREAS, particularly, the City Council is aware of an increase in City-wide bicycle ridership and pedestrian activity that requires the City to continue to promote and prioritize safe and attractive bicycle and pedestrian crossings and amenities along SR AIA; and WHEREAS, the City Council is also aware of current and on-going positive growth projections for the Space Industry, Port Canaveral, and tourism within the Cape Canaveral area and this projected positive growth requires that the City Council promote and prioritize safety enhancements to SR AIA consistent with the City's ongoing branding initiative and strategic vision for the Cape Canaveral Community; and WHEREAS, in order to manage the positive growth projections anticipated within the City of Cape Canaveral and surrounding area, the City Council additionally desires MOT to provide an updated traffic study for that portion of the SR AIA corridor located within the City of Cape Canaveral, where such traffic study accounts for the increase in bicycle ridership and pedestrian activity, on-going growth projections for the Space Industry/Port Canaveral/tourism and seasonal variations. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida: Section 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals contained in the preamble to this Resolution are incorporated by reference herein. Section 2. Approval of SR AIA Priorities. The City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral hereby approves a modified list of the City's priorities for improvements to that portion of SR AIA within the City of Cape Canaveral, as attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit "A". Section 3. Request for Updated Traffic Study. The City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral hereby requests FDOT provide an updated traffic study for that segment of SR AIA located within the City of Cape Canaveral which accounts for the increase in bicycle ridership and pedestrian activity, on-going growth projections for the Space Industry/Port Canaveral/tourism as well as seasonal variations. Section 4. Repeal of Prior Inconsistent Resolutions. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict. Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, word or portion of this Resolution is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion hereto. Section 6. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption by the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida. City of Cape Canaveral Resolution 2018-01 Page 2 of 3 ADOPTED in a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, this 20th day of February 2018. Bob Hoog,Mayor ATTEST: Name FOR AGAINST Mike Brown Mia Goforth, CMC Bob Hoog City Clerk Wes Morrison Rocky Randels Angela Raymond Approved as to legal form and sufficiency For the City of Cape Canaveral only by: Anthony A. Garganese, City Attorney City of Cape Canaveral Resolution 2018-01 Page 3 of 3 Exhibit "A" City of Cape Canaveral Prioritized SR AIA Improvements Resolution No. 2018-01 Public Safety Priority Items 1. Lower speed limits to 35 m.p.h. 2. More crosswalks: A. Crosswalks: • North side of the signalized intersection of Central Avenue/Astronaut Boulevard • South side of the signalized intersection of Holman Road/North Atlantic Avenue B. Midblock Signalized Crosswalks (north to south): • Burger King/SCAT bus stop • Thurm Boulevard • Columbia Drive • Jackson Avenue • Taylor Avenue • Cape Shores/East Hayes Avenue 3. Realignment of International Drive: Realign International Drive with North Atlantic Avenue. This improvement will require right-of-way (ROW) acquisition funding and must address not only the roadway alignments, but also stormwater drainage (possible wet detention pond) and pedestrian/bike crossings. Include marked crosswalks on all sides of this intersection. The International Drive Realignment Project Design is currently the only project funded and underway. 4. Urban roadway profile safety improvements: A. Installation of wider landscaped medians with managed turning movement areas; low landscaping in medians to maintain driver visibility, with higher landscaping along sidewalks/pedways. B. Installation of landscaping along SR AIA including, where appropriate, cluster landscape features. Resolution No. 2018-01 Exhibit "A" C. Installation of street furniture and decorative lighting (solar powered lighting where possible) and traffic signage. D. Construction of curb and gutter along both sides of roadway. This will require limited/as-necessary right-of-way acquisition funding for stormwater ponds and clipped corners at intersecting roadways. Consider bio-swales within landscaping plan for SR AIA; bio-swales will need to be located near existing storm drain inlets so stormwater overflow can enter system. E. Construction of wide sidewalks or pedways (appropriately marked/stenciled for bicycles), along SR AIA to more safely accommodate pedestrians and bicyclists; improve sidewalks along SR AIA in an ADA compliant manner. Construction of wider pedway (8' — 10') along east side of SR AIA in coordination with any affected commercial property owners. F. Construction of low -maintenance stormwater improvements near stormwater outfalls that address ponding and water quality, including pre-treatment for nitrogen and phosphorus. Stormwater gardens might be considered in historic ponding areas. G. Where appropriate and needed to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety, install native vegetation "islands," crosswalk striping including on side -streets feeding into SR AIA and other arterial roadways, traffic calming devices, and pedestrian/vehicle barriers. City Vision Priority Items 1. Reduction in overhead lines to include undergrounding of utilities and replacement of existing utility poles with decorative poles. There are over 100+ overhead wires crossing SR AIA in the City. Any reduction in these wires (without impacting existing services) would improve the aesthetics of the entire corridor. 2. Support City signage at north (SR AIA and North Atlantic) and south (SR AIA and Ridgewood) entrances of the City. 3. Wayfinding signage. Authorize the City to install and maintain an appropriate number of effective and efficient decorative wayfinding signage (with landscaping) directing pedestrians to parks, police, fire and other City and government facilities that pedestrians commonly need to travel. 4. Ensure that all SR AIA public safety and vision priorities are implemented in a manner that is not only functional, but aesthetically pleasing and consistent with the City's on- going branding and strategic planning efforts. Attachment 3 (Report Cover) Read full report: http://www.cityofcapecanaveral.org/public_records Car crashes rank among the leading causes of death in the United States Impact Speed and a Pedestrian's Risk of Severe Injury or Death September 2011 Foundation for Traffic Safety 607 14th Street, NW, Suite 201 1Washington, DC 20005 1 AAAFoundation.org 1 202-638-5944 Attachment 4 Signal Four Analytics Motor Vehicle Crash Map [Cape Canaveral, Port Canaveral and parts of Brevard County and Cocoa Beach] Attachment 4 [Signal Four Analytics Pedestrian/Pedi-cycle Crash Map] Attachment 5 - Read full report : http://www.cityofcapecanaveral.org/public_records An ITE Recommended Practice Designing Walkable Urban Thoroughfares: A Context Sensitive Approach Institute of Transportation Engineers CONGRESS FOR THE NEW URBANISM Attachment 6 Read full report: http://www.cityofcapecanaveral.org/public_records Dangerous by Design JANUARY 2017 Smart Growth America Improving lives by improving communities National Complete Streets Coalition Attachment 7 Read full report: http://www.cityofcapecanaveral.org/public_records Chapter 3 SIGNALS Attachment 8 [photo of Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon and image of Directions for use] Attachment 8 (Artist rendering of...) Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon midblock crossing Fletcher Ave, Hillsborough County Additional Resource 1 Full interactive map available at http://bit.ly/2zBH58g [map of existing and proposed crosswalks in Cape Canaveral] Additional Resource 2 SR A1A in Cocoa Beach -Cape Canaveral is Brevard's most dangerous for bikers, pedestrians Rick Neale, FLORIDA TODAY Published 4:23 p.m. ET Dec. 19, 2017 Updated 4:28 p.m. ET Dec. 19, 2017 (Photo: MALCOLM DENEMARK/FLORIDA TODAY) This comes as little surprise to Cocoa Beach or Cape Canaveral residents: State Road A1Athrough their tourist -heavy cities is Brevard County's most dangerous stretch of roadway for bicyclists and pedestrians. The hazardous beachside highway — leading from the Cocoa Isles neighborhood northward through Cocoa Beach to the North Atlantic Avenue split in Cape Canaveral — topped the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization's annual crash rate lists for "vulnerable road users" from 2012-16. "I think it stems from the influx of visitors we have, and the challenge of having multiple access points coming into these narrow arteries. And people not being cognizant of exact road rules — especially bicycles vs. automobiles," Cocoa Beach Mayor Ben Malik said. "I've been asking (the Florida Department of Transportation) to please get us better crosswalk visibility. If you go up to New Smyrna, for example, their crosswalks are identified by overhead signs. Even a flashing marker would be helpful," Malik said. "But you also see people jaywalking every day as well. Everybody's on vacation, and we just need to be a little cognizant as we drive around," he said. "We have the unfortunate distinction of having a four -lane highway run through the middle of our town," he said. Two women walk across State Road AIA at Shepard Drive in Cocoa Beach. (Photo: MALCOLM DENEMARK/FLORIDA TODAY) Brevard earned the dubious distinction of ranking No. 2 among America's most dangerous metropolitan areas for pedestrians in Dangerous by Design 2016, a biennial report compiled by Smart Growth America. Brevard pedestrian crashes soar 27% since 2012 (http://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/2017/02/10/brevard-pedestrian-crashes- rise-27-past-five-years/97585968/) Few patterns in Brevard youth bike -pedestrian crashes (http: //www. floridatoday. com/story/news/2017/04/22/few-patterns-brevard-youth- bike-pedestrian-crashes/100560106/) Space Coast officials have since increased their focus on sidewalks, bike lanes, bus stops, crosswalks and other safety -minded measures in various road plans. "Every year, we analyze the state of the transportation system in Brevard County. We look at countywide trends, so, dealing with population, transit, freight and ports, traffic volumes and safety. And then what we've started to do over the last few years is get into corridor analysis, and really kind of assessing, Where are our issues?"' Travis Hills, senior engineer with Kittelson & Associates of Orlando, told the Space Coast TPO last week. "And where are things that we can target for specific types of projects, ped -bike projects, transit projects, things like that?" Hills asked. Georganna Gillette will take over as Space Coast TPO executive director in September. She said a TPO consultant is studying safety measures along this Cocoa Beach -Cape Canaveral corridor, with hopes of securing grant funding for transportation safety upgrades in tandem with both cities. "It's such a busy area. It's continuing to get busier along A1A. And as the port grows, we're going to continue to see more and more traffic," Gillette said. Traffic flows on State Road AIA in Cape Canaveral near where North Atlantic Avenue branches off from State Road AIA. (Photo: MALCOLM DENEMARK/FLORIDA TODAY) FDOT work crews have installed sidewalks along SR Al A as part of a repaving project leading from Port Canaveral to the Pineda Causeway. Gillette labeled this development "huge." Malik agreed. "We didn't have any sidewalks, and that created a really dangerous situation for pedestrians and bicyclists. You've got a very narrow shoulder," Malik said. Malik also said motorist attention is key: "Hopefully, people can stay off their phones and drive." Contact South Brevard Watchdog Reporter Rick Neale at 321-242-3638, rneale@floridatoday.com or follow @RickNealel on Twitter. Annual pedestrian crash rates 1. Cocoa Beach: State Road A1A from Cocoa Isles to State Road 520 (4.6 per year) 2.Cocoa Beach -Cape Canaveral: State Road A1A from State Road 520 to North Atlantic Avenue (4.4 per year) 3. Melbourne: Wickham Road from Sarno Road to Parkway Drive (3.6 per year) 4. (tie) Cocoa -Titusville: U.S. 1 from State Road 528 to State Road 405 (3.4 per year) 4. (tie) Titusville: State Road 50 from Interstate 95 to U.S. 1 (3.4 per year) Annual bicycle crash rates 1. Cocoa Beach -Cape Canaveral: State Road A1A from State Road 520 to North Atlantic Avenue (5.6 per year) 2. (tie) Merritt Island: North Courtenay Parkway from State Road 520 to State Road 528 (5.4 per year) 2. (tie) Palm Bay -West Melbourne: Babcock Street from Malabar Road to U.S. 192 (5.4 per year) 2. (tie) Melbourne -West Melbourne: U.S. 192 from Wickham Road to Babcock Street (5.4 per year). 5. Palm Bay -West Melbourne: Babcock Street from Malabar Road to U.S. 192 (4.6 per year) Source: Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization Read or Share this story: http://on.flatoday.com/2BKFO00 [CITY SEAL] City of Cape Canaveral City Council Agenda Form City Council Meeting Date: 2/20/2018 Item No. 3 Subject: Ordinance No. 01-2018; amending Section 110-296 of the Land Development Code to increase the maximum height for public or recreational buildings and structures located on properties with a Future Land Use designation of Public/Recreation to 35 feet; providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent ordinances and resolutions, incorporation into the Code, severability and an effective date, second reading. Communi Summary: Sec. 110 of the City Code includes zoning regulations which establish rules and regulations for the City's zoning districts. Each district includes a list of permitted and accessory uses, special exceptions and district specific dimensional standards. Dimensional standards include minimum lot sizes, lot width and depth requirements, maximum lot coverage percentage, setbacks, minimum living areas and maximum height allowances. These standards dictate the intensity of land use to ensure compatibility between uses. As indicated above, each district includes a standard that sets a maximum height for any structure. Sec. 110-471 of the City Code includes specific exceptions to the height limitations, including spires, belfries, cupolas, antennas, water tanks, solar panels, ventilators, chimneys, elevator equipment, air conditioning equipment or other equipment required to be placed above the roof level and not intended for human occupancy. At its most recent Strategic Planning Retreat for FY 2017/18, the City Council indicated interest in construction of a new, Multi -Generational Center (Center) located at Canaveral City Park. The Center is intended to be a catalyst for community health and engagement. Desired community amenities for the facility include indoor basketball/volleyball, fitness area, youth/teen area, banquet/gathering area, and indoor walking path. The Center is proposed to be two stories and approximately 18,000 square feet. The preliminary design/concept of the park redevelopment, including the Center, is shown on the aerial (Attachment 1). The challenge is the Center will be approximately 35 feet in height, which exceeds the 25 feet allowed by the property's zoning designation of R-2. To address this issue, Ordinance No. 01-2018 (Attachment 2) would increase the allowed height to 35 feet for public or recreational buildings and structures which are zoned R-2 and have a Future Land Use (FLU) designation of Public/Recreation (PUB). A FLU map showing properties in the City with a PUB designation (Attachment 3) shows the impacts of the proposed revision. Ordinance No. 01-2018 was approved at first reading on January 16, 2018. The Notice of Public Hearing was placed for advertisement in Florida Today on February 8, 2018. ent Director: David Dickey Date: 2-12-18 Attachments: 1 - Canaveral Park Aerial 2 - Ordinance No. 01-2018 3 - Future Land Use Map City Council Meeting Date: 2/20/2018 Item No. 3 Page 2 of 2 Financial Impact: Cost of Ordinance preparation, advertisement, codification and Staff time/effort to prepare this Agenda Item. Reviewed by Administrative/Financial Services Director: John DeLeo Date: 2/12/18 The City Manager recommends that City Council take the following action: Adopt Ordinance No. 01-2018 on second reading. Approved by City Manager: David L. Greene Date: 2-12-18 Attachment 1 [Canaveral Park Aerial] ORDINANCE NO. 01-2018 Attachment 2 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; AMENDING SECTION 110-296 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT FOR PUBLIC OR RECREATIONAL BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES LOCATED ON PROPERTIES WITH A FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF PUBLIC/RECREATION TO 35 FEET; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF PRIOR INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS, INCORPORATION INTO THE CODE, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City is granted the authority, under Section 2(b), Article VIII, of the State Constitution, to exercise any power for municipal purposes, except when expressly prohibited by law; and WHEREAS, currently, Section 110-296 of the City of Cape Canaveral's Land Development Code ("Land Development Code") provides that the maximum height shall not exceed 25 feet in the R-2 medium density residential district; and WHEREAS, Section 110-251 provides that no building or other structure shall be erected or altered to exceed the maximum height in the applicable zoning district; and WHEREAS, exceptions to the maximum height are only permitted by variance or by Section 110-471 for spires, belfries, cupolas, antennas, water tanks, solar panels, ventilators, chimneys, elevator equipment, and air conditioning or other necessary equipment rooms usually required to be placed above the roof level and not intended for human occupancy; and WHEREAS, public and semi-public parks, playgrounds, playfields and recreation facilities are a permitted use in the R-2; and WHEREAS, the land upon which Canaveral City Park, the Brevard County Public Library and Cape View Elementary School is located has a Future Land Use designation of Public/Recreation and is zoned R-2; and WHEREAS, the City desires to amend Section 110-296 to allow for a maximum height of 35 feet for public or recreational buildings and structures on properties with a Future Land Use designation of Public/Recreation (PUB) within the R-2 zoning district; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that this amendment will allow building of larger public or recreational facilities that will promote the residency of families and enhance and maintain the residential character and integrity of the R-2 zoning district in accordance with the intent of the district; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, hereby finds this Ordinance to be in the best interests of the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Cape Canaveral. City of Cape Canaveral Ordinance No. 01-2018 Page 1 of 4 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are hereby fully incorporated herein by this reference as legislative findings and the intent and purpose of the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral. Section 2. Code Amendment. Chapter 110 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, is hereby amended as follows (underlined type indicates additions and strikeout type indicates deletions, while asterisks (* * *) indicate a deletion from this Ordinance of text existing in Chapter 110. It is intended that the text in Chapter 110 denoted by the asterisks and set forth in this Ordinance shall remain unchanged from the language existing prior to adoption of this Ordinance: Chapter 110 —ZONING *** ARTICLE VII. — DISTRICTS *** DIVISION 3. — R-2 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT *** Sec. 110-296. — Area and dimension. In the R-2 medium density residential district, the following area and dimensions shall be required: (1) Minimum lot area shall be as follows: a. One- and two-family, 7,500 square feet. b. Multiple -family, 10,000 square feet. (2) Minimum lot width shall be 75 feet. (3) Minimum lot depth shall be 100 feet. (4) Maximum lot coverage shall be 35 percent. (5) Minimum living or floor area shall be as follows: a. One -family, 1,100 square feet per dwelling unit. b. Two-family, 750 square feet per dwelling unit. c. Multiple family, as follows: 1. Efficiency, 450 square feet per dwelling unit. 2. One bedroom, 650 square feet per dwelling unit. City of Cape Canaveral Ordinance No. 01-2018 Page 2 of 4 Two bedrooms, additional bedrooms, 750 square feet per dwelling unit (plus 200 square feet for each additional bedroom). (6) Maximum height shall not exceed 25 feet, except that maximum height of public or recreational buildings and structures on land with a future land use designation of Public/Recreation (PUB) shall not exceed 35 feet. (7) Maximum length or width of a structure shall not exceed 185 feet. Section 3. Repeal of Prior Inconsistent Ordinances and Resolutions. All prior inconsistent ordinances and resolutions adopted by the City Council, or parts of prior ordinances and resolutions in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict. Section 4. Incorporation Into Code. This Ordinance shall be incorporated into the Cape Canaveral City Code and any section or paragraph, number or letter and any heading may be changed or modified as necessary to effectuate the foregoing. Grammatical, typographical and like errors may be corrected and additions, alterations and omissions, not affecting the construction or meaning of this Ordinance and the City Code, may be freely made. Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, word or provision of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, whether for substantive, procedural or any other reason, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption by the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida. [Adoption and Signature Page Follows] City of Cape Canaveral Ordinance No. 01-2018 Page 3 of 4 ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, this 20th day of February, 2018. ATTEST: Bob Hoog, Mayor Mike Brown Mia Goforth, CMC Robert Hoog City Clerk Wes Morrison 1 st Reading: January 16, 2018 Advertisement: February 8, 2018 Rocky Randels 2nd Reading: February 20, 2018 Angela Raymond Approved as to legal form and sufficiency for the City of Cape Canaveral only by: Anthony A. Garganese, City Attorney City of Cape Canaveral Ordinance No. 01-2018 Page 4 of 4 For Against [City of Cape Canaveral Future Land Use Map]