HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2009-11 (Pre CRA) - Not AdoptedNO ACTION TAKEN ON RESOLUTION, 4 -21 -09 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING.
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN WAS APPROVED BY MOTION AT SAME MEETING.
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPE
CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL,
ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A "; PROVIDING FOR THE
REPEAL OF PRIOR INCONSISTENT RESOLUTIONS, SEVERABILITY
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Business and Cultural Development Board formally issued
recommendations to the City Council regarding adoption of the proposed
Redevelopment Plan, and
WHEREAS, the City Council, after considering the Business and Cultural
Development Board comments and recommendations desires to adopt the
Redevelopment Plan set forth in Exhibit "A ", attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems that this Resolution is in the best
interests of the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Cape Canaveral.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, THAT:
SECTION 1. Incorporation of Recitals The foregoing recitals are deemed
true and correct and are hereby fully incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. Adoption of Redevelopment Plan Pursuant to City Code
Section 22 -33, the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral hereby adopts the
Redevelopment Plan attached hereto as Exhibit "A ", and fully incorporated herein
by this reference.
SECTION 3. SeverabilitY If any section, subsection, sentence, clause,
phrase, word, or portion of this Resolution is for any reason held invalid or
unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, whether for substantive or
procedural reasons, 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 Resolution.
SECTION 4. Repeal of Prior Inconsistent Resolutions All prior resolutions
or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the
conflict.
City of Cape Canaveral, Florida
Resolution No. 2009-11
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SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption by the city council of the city of cape Canaveral,
Florida.
RESOLVED, by the city council of the city of Cape Canaveral, Florida, in a
regular meeting assembled on this 21 st day of April 2009.
ATTEST:
Rocky Randels, Mayor
Name For Against
Susan Stills, City clerk Robert Hoag
Buzz Petsos
Approved as to Form:
Rocky Randels
Shannon Roberts
Betty Walsh
Anthony A. Carganese, City Attorney
REDEVELOPMENT
PLAN
March 2007
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City of Cape Canaveral
City of Cape Canaveral
P. o. Box 325
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Bear Honorable Mayor Randels and Members of the City Council,
In accordance with responsibilities outlined for the Cape Canaveral Business and
Cultural Development Board, we are pleased to present to you a draft of the Cape
Canaveral 2007 Redevelopment Plan. our board serves as advisors to the City Council
and is tasked with developing this comprehensive plan setting forth goals to stimulate
economic development and improve the quality of life in the city of Cape Canaveral.
The Cape Canaveral Redevelopment Plan was last adopted by the city in 1999
and much has changed since that time. As an advisory board we have taken our
responsibility to update this plan very seriously and have held numerous workshops to
put forth our best thoughts on aligning the needs and capabilities of the community with
the complex and dynamic external environment.
We would like to thank Mayor Rocky Randels and members of the council, each
of who contributed valuable information and insight during our discussions. Additionally,
city manager Bennett Boucher and city planner Todd Peetz offered guidance and
clarification around policies and procedures. Critical to the accomplishment of this
rigorous task was the involvement of city staff member Ed Lawson who attended every
session and ably assisted us in capturing our discussions and maintaining our schedule, as
well as ensuring we were well fed when working late into the evening. The collective
knowledge of this group has been invaluable and is greatly appreciated.
The Redevelopment Plan is intended to serve as a roadmap for identifying and
prioritizing the goals of the city. We recognize the city faces fiscal constraints that will
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ultimately determine the scope and timing around implementation. Because this plan is
also the foundation for the city's Comprehensive Plan the design is consistent with a
standardized format required by the state of Florida. For this reason an Executive
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And Members of the City Council
mmary capturing the overarching objectives is included, although we hope the council
11 take the time to read and appreciate the details in the lengthy document.
The population of the Central Florida region is expected to double by mid -
century. Cape Canaveral, located just 50 miles from downtown Orlando, will participate
in the benefits and challenges inherent in this rapid growth. We are a livable ocean side
community with an enviable climate and a surrounding infrastructure system facilitating
easy access from the Orlando International Airport and major highways systems to state,
regional, and international markets. Several of the external forces that will impact our
future are already present.
The transition of the space industry to new missions and technologies is perhaps
our most significant opportunity and greatest threat. The city sits along the main
thoroughfare between Patrick Air Force Base and Kennedy Space Center and is
an ideal location for businesses supporting technical operations and space tourism
ventures. These clean industries generate significant economic and employment
value, while enhancing our position as America's center for civil and military
launch operations. There is intense competition for the resources of future space
endeavors. Cape Canaveral should be at the forefront of these discussions.
The population of the Orlando area is shifting heavily to the eastern fringes. At
the center of this movement is the establishment of a medical cluster featuring the
University of Central Florida medical school, Burnham Institute, a Veterans
Administration hospital, and related research facilities. Cape Canaveral would be
an attractive location for businesses and employees relocating to this area.
Port Canaveral has grown into a major and diversified United States port
encompassing industrial, military, commercial, and tourism activities, and
affording city residents with employment and recreational opportunities.
However, the level and direction of future growth may encroach on city amenities
and beach quality. City officials should partner with the Port Authority to
influence development decisions and protect the character of Cape Canaveral.
Cape Canaveral is a small, residential town split in half by AIA, the main road
running north -to -south and a busy, primary artery for transient traffic. This makes
it difficult to improve the quality of life with things like parks and green space,
safe walking and bike routes, and a centralized and accessible town center. If the
community is to retain the character supported by residents in the 2006 survey,
solutions must be developed that bridge the concrete divide of AIA and create a
livable, safe, and cohesive community.
The city of Cape Canaveral is just over 40 years old and has already managed and
thrived amid significant business and economic shifts. In today's regional and
global environment the pace of change will only accelerate. A well - articulated
vision for the city, developed in concert with its citizens, and supported with
appropriate staff and action plans would provide a solid foundation for
anticipating and reacting swiftly and consistently to opportunities and challenges.
The Cape Canaveral 2007 Redevelopment Plan is designed to outline for the city
the direction and required capacity needed to continuously and effectively achieve the
goals of positive economic growth and an improved quality of life. Two tasks remain to
be completed.
1. An implementation schedule, including a tentative timetable and assignment
of responsibility, must be developed once the City Council has approved a
final plan.
2. In accordance with our stated responsibilities, the Business and Cultural
Development Board has commissioned a survey of city businesses. The
survey is drafted and ready to begin, subject to the recommendation of city
staff and your approval. The results may better flush out some of the more
integral parts of the plan.
Each member of the Cape Canaveral Business and Cultural Development Board
brings unique talents, experiences, and interests to the table. However, we are connected
by a common desire to preserve the heritage of this special city and ensure a dynamic
future for the citizens. We believe the ideas captured in this draft of the Cape Canaveral
2007 Redevelopment Plan will strengthen the city and we appreciate the opportunity to
have participated in the process. Thank you.
Very truly yours,
John Anderson, Chair
Joanne Muncey, Vice Chair
Hugh Evans
Dianne Marcum
Darrell Peterson
Alison Spiesman
Gene Vlahovic
CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL
2007 REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Purpose
The purpose of the City of Cape Canaveral Redevelopment Plan is defined in Article II, sections
22 -35 of Ordinance Number 12 -2003 of the city code, which establishes the duties of the
Business and Cultural Development Board (BCDB): Prepare a commercial redevelopment plan
and submit the plan for approval to the city council. Commercial is defined in the ordinance as
"industry, commerce, business and tourism." According to the ordinance:
This plan shall analyze existing conditions and needs pertaining to the cities
commerce and determine optimum methods and means of improving those
conditions and satisfying those needs.
The BCDB is responsible for determining the commercial needs of the citizens of
the city, and seek methods of enhancing existing commerce presently located in
our city in an effort to satisfy citizen needs.
Introduction
The 2007 Cape Canaveral Redevelopment Plan is an update of the existing Redevelopment Plan
adopted by the City Council in 1999, and is in much the same format.
Two Goals capture the overriding strategies and are carried forward from 1999.
Economic Development: Encourage business development that will contribute to the
economic and social well being of the City and its residents by facilitating and supporting
business growth and employment opportunities consistent with community needs.
Quality of Life: Improve the quality of life by eliminating slum and blight conditions;
enhancing transportation circulation, fostering community beautification, protecting the
natural environment, providing amenities and recreation opportunities, upgrading general
appearance of the area, and supporting cultural enrichment.
Objectives under each goal highlight specific topics; each is followed by Policies that are
essentially action statements for carrying out the objective.
While many of the policies carry over from the prior plan, several are new recommendations
reflecting emerging needs and opportunities brought about by dramatic changes in the community
since 1999, including increased population, a changed demographic profile of full -time and part -
time residents, their growing concern with the adverse effects of unbridled growth, and their
interest in quality of life issues. One example is a policy recommending the establishment of a
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to include the maximum 80% of the city allowable
under Florida Statute, a tool providing enhanced authority and access to funds that may be
necessary to finance the plan recommendations.
Critical Success Factors
Establish a framework for implementation.
Once adopted by the City Council, the 2007 Redevelopment Plan should be converted to a
strategic multi -year implementation plan. That could be accomplished by using a rolling 5 -year
horizon with a detailed 1 -year action plan coincidental with the annual fiscal year. The completed
plan should be used by the City Council as an oversight tool to monitor implementation progress
through quarterly reviews, and compare progress versus planned performance. A key first step is
the identification of cost, funding source, task timetable, management responsibility, and
performance measures /standards for each policy. The plan identifies new staff positions that are
necessary to effectively and efficiently implement these policies.
Identify financial resources.
The recommended policies if taken together are likely to exceed the operational funding available
to the city over the next few years. The historic pay --as- you -go budgeting methodology of the city
has been an admirable and prudent fiscal policy. Moving forward, it may be appropriate to pursue
alternative financing to deal with the rapidly emerging opportunities and challenges facing the
city as it shapes its future, such as packaging a group of forward looking capital improvements
into a bond - financed futures program.
Integrate and align the recommendations.
The goals of continuing economic development and enhanced quality of life are mutually
interdependent. A vibrant business community supports and enables a livable city for the
residents. Cultural and recreational amenities attract quality and responsible businesses. A clean,
natural environment supports both. The policies outlined in this plan will ensure that the citizens
of Cape Canaveral have the city they expect and deserve.
Plan Recommendations: Goal, objectives, and a Selection of Prioritized Policies
GOAL I: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT
OBJECTIVE 1.1 REDEVELOPMENT
o Establish investment incentives for commercially zoned property.
o Establish a government center with community meeting rooms and coffee shop.
o Survey property owners to assess their willingness to participate in proposed
redevelopment projects.
OBJECTIVE 1.2 REHABILITATION
o Survey below code structures and assist in bringing them up to code.
o Itemize the amenities of vacant properties and buildings for use in marketing to
developers.
o Survey structures with minor issues of deterioration and itemize needed repairs.
■ OBJECTIVE 1.3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
o Identify potential projects for both public and private funding.
o Inform property owners of the benefits of redevelopment.
o Initiate public improvement projects to stimulate private investment.
• OBJECTIVE 1.4 LAND USE CONTROLS
o Introduce "mixed use" of light industrial, retail, office, service, and residential
development in selected areas of the city.
o Promote public- private partnerships to assemble, finance and develop projects.
o Inform, and wherever possible collaborate with, property owners and residents in
prospective project areas.
• OBJECTIVE 1.5 ADMINISTRATIVE
o Adopt the recommended 2007 Redevelopment Plan, as is or amended, by May
2007.
o Establish new city staff position(s) to provide needed capacity for
economic /community development, marketing/public relations and grant writing.
o Establish a Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) for the city and
encompass the maximum amount of property in the city allowable under Florida
Statute.
GOAL II: QUALITY OF LIFE
• OBJECTIVE 2.1 SLUM AND BLIGHT
o Encourage upgrading of substandard structures through code enforcement and
financial incentives.
o Identify, prioritize and eliminate dilapidated and unsafe structures through code
enforcement.
o Eliminate unsanitary and unsightly outside storage conditions through code
enforcement.
• OBJECTIVE 2.2 TRAFFIC CIRCULATION
o Establish safe, appealing and efficient city -wide pedestrian and bike paths linking
all major activity centers.
o Work with the Florida Department of Transportation and property owners to
assure appropriate access to State Route (SR) A 1 A.
o Minimize the impact of increased traffic circulation on residential areas.
• OBJECTIVE 2.3 PUBLIC FACILITIES
o Install underground utility lines.
o Establish a solar energy and alternative fuel program for City facilities and
activities.
o Provide for storm water management to meet all relevant state requirements.
• OBJECTIVE 2.4 BEAUTIFICATION
o Evaluate, and if feasible, participate in the national "Main Street" program.
o Utilize decorative street lighting on Al A, signage beautification measures,
covered bus stop shelters and benches, additional park benches, kayak ramps, and
picnic tables to provide comfortable, pleasing and healthful work, leisure,
residential and shopping environments.
o Evaluate, and update if required, the 1935 SR A 1 A Beautification Plan.
OBJECTIVE 2.5 ENVIRONMENT
o Continue to protect, preserve, and procure green space for both active and
passive use.
o Establish ordinances to protect environmentally sensitive areas, promote beach
and riverside shore preservation, and trees throughout the city.
o Comply with all Federal, State and local environmental protection standards.
■ OBJECTIVE 2.5 RECREATION
o Acquire Cherie Down Park.
o Expand existing, and acquire additional, sites that can be developed as
community facilities to be gathering places for special events or recreational
activities.
o Establish ordinances to provide for a beach patrol.
• OBJECTIVE 2.7 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
o Establish standards to provide for visual consistency of business /commercial
structures and signage in the redevelopment area.
o Establish appropriate ordinances to identify, protect and preserve historic
structures.
• OBJECTIVE 2.8 CULTURAL ENRICHMENT
o Develop a vision and strategic plan for cultural development in the city.
o Develop a private and corporate fund - raising program to support cultural
development.
o Acquire art appropriate for streetscape and other public display through private
donations.
THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
PREPARED .BY:
BUSINESS AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEMBERS
JOHN ANDERSON, CHAIRPERSON
JOANNE MUNCEY, VICE CHAIRPERSON
ALISON SPIESMAN, BOARD MEMBER
DARRELL PETERSON, BOARD MEMBER
DIANNE MAR.CUM, BOARD MEMBER
GENE VLAHOVIC, I ST ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBER
HUGH EVANS, 2ND ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBER
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
BENNE"IT C. BOUCHER, CITY MANAGER
ED LAWSON, BOARD SECRETARY
TODD PEETZ, CITY PLANNER, MILLER LEGG
JAMIE COKER, SENIOR PLANNER, MILLER LEGG
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Table of Contents
Section I
Purpose Statement 3
Overall Goals 3
Introduction 3
Existing Conditions 4
Surrounding Conditions 4
Section 2
Need for Redevelopment
5
Redevelopment Boundary
5
Requirements to Declare a Redevelopment Area
5
Redevelopment Powers and Requirements
12
Section 3
Redevelopment Activities
18
Financial Mechanisms
20
Section 4
Neighborhood Impact Statement
23
Amending the Redevelopment Plan
23
Plan Duration
23
Severability
23
Section 5
Redevelopment Goals and objectives
24
Economic Viability, Development and Redevelopment
24
Redevelopment
24
Rehabilitation
2
Economic development
25
Land use controls
26
Administrative
27
Quality of life
28
Slum and blight reduction
28
Traffic circulation
28
Public facilities
29
Beautification
30
Environment
30
Recreation
31
Architectural review
31
Cultural Enrichment
33
Maps: City Map - Redevelopment Area
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Streets Map
9
Future Land Use Map
10
Appendix: Definitions
34
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City of Cape Canaveral
Redevelopment Plan
SECTION 1
Purpose Statement
The purpose of the City of Cape Canaveral Redevelopment Plan is to establish
an
economically viable program for managed growth which will stimulate economic
development and improve the quality of life in the community and surroundin g areas.
Goals:
1) Economic Development. Encourage business development that will contribute to the
economic and social well being of the City and its residents by facilitating/ su pporting
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business growth and employment opportunities consistent with community needs.
2) Quality of Life. Improve the quality of life by eliminating slum and blig conditions •
enhancing transportation circulation and public facilities, fostering community
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beautification, encouraging protection of the natural environment, rovidin amenities
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and recreation opportunities, upgrading general appearance of the subject area and
providing for cultural enrichment.
Introduction
The purpose of this plan is to implement the purpose statement and the rim goals of
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the redevelopment plan and to provide the City an actionable plan for shaping existing
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and future development within the redevelopment area. Issues inherent in the
redevelopment plan include such factors as economic development, redevelopment
rehabilitation, slum and blight reduction, traffic circulation, ublic facilities
beautification reservation P i
p of the natural environment, recreation, architectural themes,
promotion of arts, cultural activity and other facets of community life.
The City is approximately 2 square miles with a population of 10,317 residents and is
located on the Atlantic Coast approximately 50 miles east of Orlando. The City itself is
highly accessible, just south of the Kennedy Space Center, Port Canaveral and Cape
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Canaveral Air Force Station and north of the City of Cocoa Beach. The Banana River, a
part of the Indian River Lagoon System, forms the western border and the Atlantic Ocean
is the eastern City boundary, Located within a three hour drive to Miami, Jacksonville or
Tampa Bay, and within a forty five min ute drive to both the Orlando International and
Melbourne International Airports, the City demonstrates its central location to other
major metropolitan areas in Florida. The close proximity to Port Canaveral, a deep water
port which accommodates a variety of commerce through both cargo ships as well as
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passenger cruise liners, provides the City with some additional opportunities. The
Kennedy Space Center, a source of national pride which symbolizes technological
leadership, will provide for future opportunities yet to be realized. The City's economy is
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largely based upon activities of the Kennedy Space Center, the area's tourism, Port
Canaveral operations and military bases.
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Existing Conditions
The City's economic reliance upon the activities of the Kennel Space C '
Kennedy p enter is evident
based upon the number of high tech industries in the City. Tourism tY our�sm is seasonal;
however, it is also related to the activities at Port Canaveral and the Kennedy Space
Center. There are increasing development opportunities at Port Canaveral e al due to their
continued expansion into the cruise industry. It is anticipated that there will
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spin -off activity occurring in the City. There is some uncertainty s to the
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of development that may occur as a result.
Recently several large tracts of vacant undeveloped land in the northwest s ection of the
City were developed to include: the Residence Inn, Country nn and Suites, ,Cape Carxbe,
Puerto Del Rio and Bayport. In addition, there are a few vacant off ce .
type buildings
along the AIA corridor. The existing structures were built during series
spurts that Cap C g of growth
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p p Canaveral experienced in the past. This has created an unidentifiable
architectural style or theme. Architectural consistency is a contributing component ponent In
creating a sense of community. The majority of the existing co buildings along
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the AIA corridor are small shopping plazas, restaurants and offices.
2005 CAPE CANAVERAL EXISTING LAND USE ANALYSIS
Land Use
Acreage
% of Ci
Residential
689
50 �
Commercial
167
167
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Industrial
11.7
Public Recreation
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7.9
Roads/ Right of was
140
10.2
Vacant
106
7.7
Total
1,.3 72
99.9%
Source: Brevard County Property Appraiser 2005
Surrounding Conditions
The Kennedy Space Center, the cruise industry, Port Canaveral, military ases and
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tourism and ancillary services provide most of the employment opportunities for the City.
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However, the employment stability of the Kennedy Space Center has varied b y year and
by program. Tourism and beach access is another vital attraction to the City. Tourism
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can be very cyclical and depend to a large extent on the health of the national economy,
Port Canaveral has been expanding their cruise line operations b providing y p g more
terminals to handle additional passengers. The remainder of the County lso thrive
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the stability the space industry and its ability to attract tourists to the area. However
to a lesser extent than in the past the need to diversify has taken hold to better
manage
changes to both tourism and the space industry.
Surrounding residential areas are ripe for redevelopment. The potential P p nt�al far
redevelopment is emerging in the older residential areas within the City.
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SECTION 2
Need For A Redevelopment Plan
There exists a need for economic development and redevelopment aloe th
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North Atlantic Avenue corridors. These two corridors represent the core o '
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activity, providing for most of the community's needs and functioning s the gateway g g Y to
the City. Presently, the AIA corridor continues to see a resurgence g of economic
development; however, there are still some areas that are in need of redevelopment.
North Atlantic Avenue has shown some infrastructure and landscaping p g
such as pedways, but there needs to be redevelopment activity oe this corridor.
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of the No rth Atlantic corridor has converted to residential. If commercial or office use is
going to function in this area the city needs to examine alternatives to make this happen.
In addition, the aging structures along the AIA corridor are, in some cases sub - st andard.
The overhead airspace is cluttered with exposed utility lines sup port poles,
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conforming mmercial signs. Some clutter has been reduced but still exists. The
roadsides are in the process of being upgraded for pedestrian convenience and travel.
The overall lack of building continuity in terms of architecture size shape and
appearance, which has not or does not foster a sense of community, has seen
improvements. The benefits of the community Appearance Board and the Beautification
utificanon
Board are now taking shape. of increasing concern is the worsening traffic congestion
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which impedes safe and convenient travel by motorists, bicyclists and pedes trians.
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Multiple curb cuts and numerous intersections have created several inefficient and even
dangerous intersections. The combination of these factors has created both the
perceived
and real conditions of slum and blight and also may affect the health safety nd welf are
of our citizens. '
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Redevelopment Boundary
This redevelopment plan will be utilized to implement the goals of economic stability and
enhanced quality of life within the city. The boundaries of the redevelopment area a are
described as: All of the incorporated boundaries of the City of Cape Canaveral with
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exception of R -1 zones and the area west of Astronaut Boulevard from Thurmn Boulevard
to the country Inn and Suites westward to the Banana River see Redevelopment � p t Plan
Map).
The primary corridors of the City are the AIA corridor, North Atlantic and Ridgewood
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Avenues The AIA corridor functions as the north and south atewa to the City an
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the first impression for one entering the City of Cape Canaveral. This corridor is also the
major life line for goods and services for the part and full time residents and overnight
visitors of Cape Canaveral. North Atlantic Avenue
enue �s an important transportation corridor
as well, providing additional opportunities for goods and services and an alternative route
to Port Canaveral. while AIA handles both local and non -local transportation,
North
Atlantic Avenue services primarily residents of Cape Canaveral. North Atlantic Avenue
helps to separate the single family residential areas from the commercial activit y found
along AIA.
Requirements To Declare Redevelopment Area
The redevelopment area must demonstrate the presence of blighted conditions as
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by Chapter 163.340, Florida Statutes. The statutes requirements dictate statutory q tote the factors
which must be considered in the analysis and determination of a redevelopment area.
1. "Slum Area" means an area having physical or economic conditions
conducive to disease, infant mortality, y delinquency, poverty, or crime because
there is a predominance of buildings or improvements whether
residential or
nonresidential, which are impaired by reason of dilapidation, deteriorate
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obsolescence, and exhibiting one or more of the followin g factors:
a) Inadequate pro - vision for ventilation, light, air, sanitation
or open spaces;
b) High density of population, compared to the P o ulation
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density of adjacent areas within the county or municipality; and
overcrowding, as indicated by government- maintained statistics
or other studies and the requirements of the Florida Building
Code; or
C) The existence of conditions that endanger life or ro ert Y
by fire or other causes.
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2. "Blighted area" means an area in which there are a substantial number
of deteriorated, or deteriorating structures, in which conditions as indicated by
government - maintained statistics or other studies, are leading to economic distress or
endanger life or property, and in which two or more of the following actors are present:
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a) Predominance of defective or inadequate street layout
parking facilities, roadways, bridges, or public transportation
facilities;
b) Aggregate assessed values of real property in the area for
ad valorem tax purposes have failed to show any appreciable
increase over the 5 years prior to the finding of such conditions;
C) Faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibiht Y ,
or usefulness;
d) Unsanitary or unsafe conditions;
C) Deterioration of site or other improvements;
#] Inadequate and outdated building density patterns;
g) Falling lease rates per square foot of office, commercial, or
industrial space compared to the remainder of the county or
municipality;
h) Tax or special assessment delinquency exceeding the fair
value of the land;
i) Residential and commercial vacancy rates higher in the
area than in the remainder of the county or municipality;
j) Incidence of crime in the area higher than in the remainder
of the county or municipality;
k) Fire and emergency medical service calls to the area
proportionately higher than in the remainder of the county or
municipality;
l) A greater number of violations of the Florida Buildin g Code
in the area than the number of violations recorded in the
remainder of the county or municipality;
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m) Diversity of ownership of defective or unusual conditions of
title which prevent the free accessibility of land within the
deteriorated or hazardous area; or
n) Governmentally owned property with adverse
environmental conditions caused by a public or private entity
However, the term "blighted area" also means any area in which at least one of the
factors identified in paragraphs a) through n) are present and all taxing •
g authontles
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agency or by resolution, that the area is blighted. Such agreement or resolution shall
only determine that the area is blighted. For purposes of ualif in for the tax credits
q Y g edits
authorized in chapter 220, "blighted area" means an area as defined in this subsection.
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General Findings
Inadequate or Defective Street Layout
The redevelopment area contains several examples of defective street treet layouts. On
the east side of AIA, south of the North Atlantic Avenue intersection
there are street
intersections every 250 feet. Between these intersections are multiple p and /or
continuous curb cuts providing access to area businesses.
A second example of deficient roadway design is the absence of right g hand turn
lanes on AIA and North Atlantic Avenue. The absence of a right on red
g light at the
intersection of A lA and North Atlantic Avenue is of rim concern.
p � The lack of a
right hand turn lane impedes traffic flow because traffic must first slow d own to
make the turn while still in a main travel lane.
State Route AIA includes a system of open medians for left hand turns.
The open
median for left hand turns allows a motorist to have a eater number of
�' options
than traffic islands. However, motorists may premature) enter the median lane ane and
need to travel further down the road to mare their turn. Vehicles traveling from m the
other direction may also be utilizing the turn lane creating potentially dangerous
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situation.
High speeds are generated by persons traveling south bound on AIA into the
city
from the Beachline Expressway. While speed limits signs are posted, � p , speeding
appears to be a common problem.
Faulty Lot Layout
The City's Zoning Code requires minimum lot sizes of 7,500 square feet with
q an
exception for townhouses which are permitted on lots of 6,250 square feet.
Numerous substandard lots exist with' q
are. the redevelopment area. These lots are
used primarily for single family residences as non- conformin g uses.
Unsafe Conditions
Unsafe conditions exist in two forms, one traffic related and the other the resen
p ce
of abandoned buildings creating unsafe traffic conditions, for motorists bicyclists
y lists
and pedestrians. Also, there are a lack of sidewalks and edestrian ways. In
p y the
redevelopment area, there exists a few vacant buildings that have been this way for
or
some tune. Without proper security these buildings can attract vandals and
escalate into more serious types of crime.
Deterioration of Site
There are a few commercial office buildings along the City's main corridor which
are
vacant, and have been vacant for some time. Some of these buildings are
substantial in size, and have been difficult g
ficult to market in the past. 1Vlast of these
buildings occupy prime locations within the city so that repair and maintenance ce are
of prime importance to the entire area.
Tax Delinquency
Tax Delinquency has not been identified as a major issue in this area. However if
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conditions were allowed to worsen this possibility could present itself.
Diversity of Ownership
There does exist a diversity of ownership, especially ith the single f
Y g amply
residences that are on substandard lots. Many of the commercial lots have
been
combined in order to meet the minimum lot requirements.
Redevelopment Powers and Requirements
The Community Redevelopment Act of 1969, Chapter if 3, Part III Florida. St
. atues,
as amended, in recognition of the need to prevent and eliminate conditions of slum
and blight, confers upon counties and municipalities the authority and powers
necessary to carry out redevelopment activities. while many of the redevelopment
powers are assigned to the Redevelopment Board, certain other powers are retained
by the jurisdictional governing body, the City of Cape Canaveral Ci ty Council. Th e
City Council retains:
1. The pourer to determine an area to be a slum or blighted area,
or combination thereof; and to designate such an area as appropriate
for community redevelopment; and to hold any public hearings
required with respect thereto.
2. The power to grant final approval of community redevelopment
plans and modification thereof;
3. The power to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds as set
forth in s. 163.385;
4. The power to approve the acquisition, demolition, removal or
disposal of property as provided in s. 163.370(4) and the power to
assume the responsibility to bear loss as provided in s. 163.370(4).
5. The power to approve the development of community olicin g
innovations.
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6. The power of eminent domain.
Other powers made available to community redevelopment boards and /or governing
bodies include, but are not limited to the following (163.370., F.S.):
(a) To make and execute contracts and other instruments
necessary or convenient to the exercise of its powers under this part.
(b) To disseminate slum clearance and community redevelopment
information.
(c) To undertake and carry out community redevelopment and
related activities within the community redevelopment area, which
may include:
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Z . Acquisition of property within a slum area or a blighted
area by purchase, lease, option, gift, grant, bequest, devise or
other voluntary method of acquisition.
2. Demolition and removal of buildings and improvements.
3. Installation, construction, or reconstruction of streets
utilities, parks, playgrounds, public areas of major hotels that
are constructed in support of convention centers, including
meeting rooms, banquet facilities, parking garages, lobbies,
and passageways, and other improvements necessary for
carrying out in the community redevelopment area the
community redevelopment objectives of this part in accordance
with the community redevelopment plan.
4. Disposition of any property acquired in the community
redevelopment area at its fair value as provided in s. 163.380
for uses in accordance with the community redevelopment
plan.
5. Carrying out plans for a program of voluntary or
compulsory repair and rehabilitation of buildings or other
improvements in accordance with the community
redevelopment plan.
6. Acquisition by purchase, lease, option, gift, grant, bequest,
devise, or other voluntary method of acquisition of real
property in the community redevelopment area which, under
the community redevelopment plan, is to be repaired or
rehabilitated for dwelling use or related facilities, repair or
rehabilitation of the structures for guidance purposes, and
resale of the property.
7. Acquisition by purchase, lease, option, gift, grant, bequest,
devise, or other voluntary method of acquisition of any other
real property in the community redevelopment area when
necessary to eliminate unhealthful, unsanitary, or unsafe
conditions; lessen density; eliminate obsolete or other uses
detrimental to the public welfare; or otherwise to remove or
prevent the spread of blight or deterioration or to provide land
for needed public facilities.
S. Acquisition, without regard to any requirement that the
area be a slum or blighted area, of air rights in an area
consisting principally of land in highways, railway or subway
tracks, bridge or tunnel entrances, or other similar facilities
which have a blighting influence on the surrounding area and
over which air rights sites are to be developed for the
elimination of such blighting influences and for the provision
of housing (and related facilities and uses) designed
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specifically for, and limited to, families and individuals of low
or moderate income.
9. Acquisition by purchase, lease, option, gift, grant, bequest,
devise, or other voluntary method of acquisition of ra er in
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unincorporated enclaves surrounded by the boundaries of a
community redevelopment area when it is determined
necessary by the agency to accomplish the community
redevelopment plan.
lo. Construction of foundations and platforms necessary for
the provision of air rights sites of housing (and related facilities
and uses) designed specifically for, and limited to, families and
individuals of low or moderate income.
(d) To provide, or to arrange or contract for, the furnishing r repair
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by any person or agency, public or private, of services rivile es
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works, streets, roads, public utilities, or other facilities for or in
connection with a community redevelopment; to install, construct,
and reconstruct streets, utilities, parks, playgrounds, and other
public improvements; and to agree to any conditions that it deems
reasonable and appropriate which are attached to federal financial
assistance and imposed pursuant to federal law relating to the
determination of prevailing salaries or wages or compliance with
labor standards, in the undertaking or carrying out of a community
redevelopment and related activities
and to include in any contract
let in connection with such redevelopment and related activities
provisions to fulfill such of the conditions as it deems reasonable and
appropriate.
(e) Within the community redevelopment area:
1. To enter into any building or property in any communi
redevelopment area in order to make inspections, surveys,
appraisals, soundings, or test borings and to obtain an order
for this purpose from a court of competent jurisdiction in the
event entry is denied or resisted.
2. To acquire by purchase, lease, option, gift, grant, bequest,
devise, or other voluntary method of acquisition any personal
or real property, together with any improvements thereon.
3. To hold, improve, clear, or prepare for redevelopment any
such property.
4. To mortgage, pledge, hypothecate, or otherwise encumber
or dispose of any real property.
5. To insure or provide for the insurance of any real or
personal property or operations of the county or municipality
against any risks or hazards, including the power to pay
premiums on any such insurance.
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6 . To enter into any contracts necessary to effectuate the
purposes of this part.
7. To solicit requests for proposals for redevelopment of
parcels of real property contemplated by a community
redevelopment plan to be acquired for redevelopment purposes
by a community redevelopment agency and, as a result of such
requests for proposals, to advertise for the disposition of such
real property to private persons pursuant to s. 153.380 prior to
acquisition of such real property by the community
redevelopment agency.
(� To invest any community redevelopment funds held in reserves or
sinking funds or any such funds not required for immediate
disbursement in property or securities in which savings banks may
legally invest funds subject to their control and to redeem such
bonds as have been issued pursuant to s. 163.385 at the redemption
price established therein or to purchase such bonds at less than
redemption price, all such bonds so redeemed or purchased to be
canceled.
(g) To borrow money and to apply for and accept advances, loans,
grants, contributions, and any other form of financial assistance from
the Federal Government or the state, county, or other public body or
from any sources, public or private, for the purposes of this part and
to give such security as may be required and to enter into and carry
out contracts or agreements in connection therewith; and to include
in any contract for financial assistance with the Federal Government
for or with respect to community redevelopment and related activities
such conditions imposed pursuant to federal laws as the county or
municipality deems reasonable and appropriate which are not
inconsistent with the purposes of this part.
(h) To make or have made all surveys and plans necessary to the
carrying out of the purposes of this part; to contract with any person,
public or private, in making and carrying out such plans; and to
adopt or approve, modify, and amend such plans, which plans may
include, but are not limited to:
I. Plans for carrying out a program of voluntary or compulsory
repair and rehabilitation of buildings and improvements.
2. Plans for the enforcement of state and local laws, codes,
and regulations relating to the use of land and the use and
occupancy of buildings and improvements and to the
compulsory repair, rehabilitation, demolition, or removal of
buildings and improvements.
3. Appraisals, title searches, surveys, studies, and other plans
and work necessary to prepare for the undertaking of
community redevelopment and related activities.
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W To develop, test, and report methods and ues techni and carry �
out demonstrations
and other activities, for the prevention and the
elimination of slurps and urban blight and developing and
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demonstrating new or improved means of rovidin housing for
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families and persons of low income.
0) To apply for, accept, and utilize grants of funds from the Federal
Government for such purposes.
(k) To prepare plans for and assist in the relocation of ersons
(including p individuals, families, business concerns, nonprofit
organizations, and others) displaced from a communi
redevelopment area and to make relocation payments to or with
respect to such persons for moving expenses and losses of property
for which reimbursement or compensation
pensation is not otherwise made,
including the making of such payments financed by the Federal
Government.
(l) To appropriate such funds and mare such expenditures as are
necessary to carry out the purposes of this part; to zone or rezone
any part of the county or municipality or make exceptions from
building regulations; and to enter into agreements with a housing
authority, which agreements may extend over an y period
notwithstanding any provision or rule of law to the contr
respecting action to be taken by such county or municipality
pursuant to any of the powers granted by this part.
(m) To close, vacate, plan, or replan streets, roads, sidewalks, ways,
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or other places and to plan or replan any part of the county or
municipality.
(n) To organize, coordinate, and direct the administration of the
provisions of this part, as they may apply to such count y or
municipality, in order that the objective of remedying slum and
blighted areas and preventing the causes thereof within such coun
or municipality may be most effectively promoted and achieved and to
establish such new office or offices of the county or municipality p tY or to
reorganize existing offices in order to carry out such purpose most
effectively.
(o) To develop and implement community policing innovations.
(3) The following projects may not be paid for or financed by
increment revenues:
(a) Construction or expansion of administrative buildings for
public bodies or police and fire buildings, unless each taxing
authority agrees to such method of financing for the
construction or expansion, or unless the construction or
expansion is contemplated as part of a community policing
innovation.
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(b) Installation, construction, reconstruction, repair or
alteration of any publicly owned capital improvements or
projects if such projects or improvements were scheduled to be
installed, constructed, reconstructed, repaired, or altered
within 3 years of the approval of the community redevelopment
plan b the go bod P
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public capital improvement or project schedule or P lan of the
governing body which approved the community redevelopment
plan unless and until such projects or improvements have
been removed from such schedule or plan of the overnin
and 3 ears have � g
body y elapsed since such removal or such
projects or improvements were identified in such schedule or
plan to be funded, in whole or in part, with funds on deposit
within the community redevelopment trust fund.
(c) General government operating expenses unrelated to the
planning and carrying out of a community redevelopment plan.
(4) With the approval of the governing body, a community
redevelopment agency may:
(a) Prior to approval of a community redevelopment P tan or
approval of any modifications of the plan, acquire real property
in a community redevelopment area by purchase, lease
option, gift, grant, bequest, devise, or other voluntary method
of acquisition; demolish and remove any structures on the
property; and pay all costs related to the acquisition,
demolition, or removal, including any administrative or
relocation expenses, provided such acquisition is not P ursuant
to s. 163.375.
(b) Assume the responsibility to bear any loss that ma y arise as
the result of the exercise of authority under this subsection, in
the event that the real property is not made part of the
community redevelopment area.
All pourers referenced above and others provided in Chapter 163 Part III may P � y be
required to carry out the intent of this community Redevelopment Plan and future
modifications.
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SECTION 3
Redevelopment Activities
In order to implement the goals and objectives of the redevelopment e opment plan, the
following are methods of implementation that the City an ti
y u 13ze.
Land Acquisition
The City is authorized to assemble and acq uire properties '
q p p s including the
improvement thereon. This activity can occur by offers of urchase negotiation,
P g ion'
dedication, condemnation or
by the process of eminent domain. In the case of land
acquisition, land and improvement appraisals will be made and the value
ue of existing
commercial establishments including their yearly earnings will be computed.
puted.
Relocation Procedures
The City accepts the responsibility to provide assistance to residents
and businesses
displaced as a result of the redevelopment actions directly implemented y p ented and carried
out by the city. The City shall use the Federal Department of Housing and Urban
Development standard relocation procedures be used in establishing guidelines for
the Redevelopment Program when public agencies directly i g y element public
progr projects.
Policy guidelines when the City directly implements a relocation ro'ect:
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1. Provide affected residents an bu sinesses with adequate notification
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relocation with minimum delay or hardship.
2. Provide affected residents with assistance as necessary o secure comparable,
omparabie,
adequate affordable housing.
3. Provide businesses the opportunity to relocate within the Redevelopment e oprnent Area,
consistent with the intent of the Redevelopment Plan.
4. Provide fair and reasonable financial and other assistance to
compensate
residents and businesses affected by displacement.
5. Prior to the initiation of property acquisition by the City, a survey urvey of all
residents and businesses likely to be affected by the acquisition. The survey urvey shall
identify specific relocation requirements and costs.
Demolition
The City may, once a property is acquired in the redevelopment area,
demolition and, clearing ea, authorize of substandard structures and accessory buildings in
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conjunction with plan implementation.
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It is also anticipated that the clearance and demolition of other facili
are to
occur. These include paving of pedestrian ways; planting f trees and other
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vegetation; widening and or paving of roads and other installed facilities as art of
the redevelopment program. P
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Property Disposition
The City is authorized to sell, lease, exchange, assign, p ledge , encumber
g p g a by
mortgage or deed of trust or otherwise dispose of real property in accordance with
the intent of the Redevelopment Plan and with applicable law. Disposal b s
p y ale or
lease of real property shall be at fair market value in accordance with the
development proposed by the redevelopment plan.
Property will be disposed of by competitive process whereby interested developers
will submit proposals including plans and specifications, financial statements time
schedules and proposed purchase and lease rates. Selected bids shall be required to
execute binding agreements which will safeguard the provision of the redevelopment
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It shall be the policy of the City to strive to secure bindin g agreements with
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developers prior to expenditures by the City for real property acq uisition, relocation
and site preparation.
The City shall have the right to review and approve construction p Tans and to refuse
to approve plans found not in conformance with applicable disposition agreements
covenants or other land development controls.
Rehabilitation
The City is authorized to repair and improve public structures under their
ownership showing signs of physical or aesthetic deterioration. Property owners may
be assisted in securing financial assistance for such rehabilitation if eligible and
necessary.
Public Improvements
The City is authorized to make all forms of public improvements as needed
including aesthetic improvements. Existing water, surer, gas, electric ower r street
lights, telephone lines, cable TV lines and other such facilities may be rerouted
,
abandoned, relocated, buried or newly provided. Utility easements streets
sidewalks and alleys may be constructed or vacated as needed to rovide the desired
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access to developed parcels of property. Drainage ways, retention areas, and
curb /gutter facilities may be rerouted, abandoned or newly constructed as needed.
Bond Issuance and Loans
Bonds may have to be issued in order to finance some intended activities described
above. Such bonds will necessarily have to be secured by several sources including
tax increment funds and possibly County revenues.
Grant Applications
Certain Federal and/or State grants should be pursued and applied for where
appropriate for the intended projects. The Urban Development Action Grant and the
Community Development Block Grant Programs should be used., as well as the
available programs.
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Legal Action
The City is authorized to seek legal counsel and services a needed in contracts and
agreements, bond creation, eminent domain procedures and overall legal g defenses.
Financial Mechanisms
Financing each of the projects of the redevelopment lan will be
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factor on the speed, in which the redevelopment lan is implemented. P p ented. Some projects
will be given different priorities based on need and cost. others
will depend largely
on grant acquisitions, public and private contributions, donations andsponsorship
Others projects may be considered long term not to be found
in the first few
planning horizons until other projects are completed and aid o ff. P P o f The City may
establish investment incentives for commercially zoned ro ert . F urther p p y u tilize all
state and county funding mechanisms as available. Consider where appropriate,
opriate,
municipally funded incentives. The following is a brief outline of some of the
financial mechanisms that can be used by the City p of Cape Canaveral for
redevelopment activities.
Tax Increment Financing
Tax increment financing is typically the major source of funding ndzng for
redevelopment projects in the State of Florida. The rovi.sions pursuant P p want to
Florida Statutes 163.385 allow the city council to issue Redevelopment
Revenue Bonds to finance redevelopment projects with the security bonds
onds
based upon anticipated assessed valuation of the completed p community
redevelopment. In this manner, the additional annual taxes enerated within
g thin
the redevelopment area, known as Max increment, are used to finance
the long
term bond debt. The redevelopment agency may use bond anticipation , n
p otes to
provide funds up front until sufficient tax increment funds are available to
amortize a bond issue.
Bonds
The City, upon plan approval and council authorization will have the
ability or
power to issue bonds in order to finance certain. projects. Additionally, may
to issue bonds y' Y
be necessary for the City nds for some of the projects, especially
those of a public improvement nature. The types of bonds that can be
issued
are:
General Obligation Bonds -- These are bonds which are secured b ad valorem
alorem
or other taxing power of the local government. They are underwritten b
require a public r Y
competitive negotiations and re
� p referendum before issuance. They
are usually given a high rating by the rating agencies.
Revenue Bonds -These bonds are secured from the revenues enerate
g d by the
projects themselves which the bonds finance; i.e., pay parkin lots stadium
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arena or other civic facility. They usually do not require a referendum and are
not underwritten competitively. Bonds sold for tax increment financing are a
form of revenue bond. They usually secured by additional sources of
funding to receive a higher rating.
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Industrial Development Bonds - These are typical of revenue bonds which are
issued to build a facility for a private corporation or entity. This facility is then
leased to the corporation or private entity to pay off the bonds. The lease
payments are usually low because of the tax exempt status.
Industrial Revenue Bonds -- These bonds may be used to finance industrial
and some commercial projects. The primary emphasis on such . l ro'ects is the
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creation of jobs, and as a consequence speculative venture are not normally
financed by this means. Such bonds are typically issued with repayment
pledged against the revenues of the private enterprise being funded. Industrial
Revenue Bonds are tax exempt and consequently are typically three e ercenta
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points below the prevailing interest rate. There is considerable review and
investigation prior to their use.
Short Term Notes - These are a form of bond, but rather than lon g term
maturity dates, these notes usually mature in one year or less and are used for
the interim financing in several instances.
1. Tax Anticipation Notes are issued in anticipation of future tax
receipts and are paid from these receipts.
2. Revenue Anticipation Notes are issued in anticipation of other
sources of future revenues (usually federal and State aid or grants).
3. Bond Anticipation Notes are usually quite insecure and are
issued as a means of interim financing in anticipation of future bond
offering.
4. General obligation Notes are secured by the full backing of the
City in the same way as the general obligation bond and u su ally
enjoy the same high security rating.
The importance of the municipal bond or note is that they are tax free to the
investor.
Land Sales/ Leases
Acquisitions of property and its preparation for development are powers
available to the City under statutory provisions. The resale or leasing of such
land at fair market value to private developers can provide another source of
income within the redevelopment area.
Grants
Grants are the most desirable of all the funding sources to the City since such
improvements can be funded without affecting the City's general fund or share
costs of such improvements limiting debt service. Some of the grant sources
available for redevelopment purposes are:
The Department of Transportation ISTFA enhancement grant whose purpose is
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to beautify transportation facilities on the State Highway g ay System through
cooperative ventures with local governments and highway beautification
s. The AIA corridor g Y ficatlon
groups. dor in conjunction with the redevelopment lan could
e to sec - P d be
an excellent leverage secure such grants. This is a matching grant requiring
a 50% match and a maintenance agreement.
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Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) are federal grants which can be
used at the discretion of the County for revitalizing communities. It is a multi-
year grant and an entitlement grant. The CDBG are administered by the CDBG
Advisory Council who determines the target areas for such funding. Typically
these grants have been used for primarily residential areas and the CDBG
Advisory Council target the areas most in need. However, the Redevelopment
(Agency) Board should become familiar with the CDBG process and make
themselves known the CDBG Advisory Council to encourage future support.
Tourism Development Council funding comes from a three cent '
tourist tax Bed
Tax) and revenues are dispersed through a competiti an
p grant process and
require a 50% match.
Historic Preservation Grants are available bi- annually from
y the state and
usually require a 50% match an all grants. In kind services can be used by the
City as part of their 50% match.
Contributions
Contributions or sponsorship by private companies, or ganizations and
individuals are a potential source of income. Contributions could be achieved
through encouraging private companies in achieving redevelopment opment goals
without expending redevelopment dollars, i.e. installing architectural ural facades
on their store fronts at their cost and leisure. Contributions
could be
volunteering resource for community or redevelopment events.
Special Assessment Districts
The City Council may wish to create special assessment districts within the
redevelopment area. An example of a special assessment that could
be utilized
by the City would be one to pay for sidewalks or edestrian ways.
ys.
Taxing and Tax Incentives
Similar to special assessments, taxing and tax incentives are more
specific to a
project or need; i.e., recreation for a specific neighborhood rather than the
redevelopment or city as a whole.
The majority of the expenses to be paid for ro'ects would be
p .l paid through new
construction and eventually through taxes for improved values within the
redevelopment area.
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SECTION 4
Neighborhood Impact Statement
For any redevelopment project that requires property acquisition or other public
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involvement, an extensive neighborhood impact statement will be re ared t
time 163.362, p p a that
pursuant to Chapter Florida Statutes.
Amending The Redevelopment Plan
The redevelopment plan may be amended at any time subject to approval an
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adoption requirements by Chapter 163.36 1, Florida Statutes.
Plan Duration
The redevelopment provisions, controls, restrictions and covenants of the
Redevelopment Plan shall be effective for 30 years from the date of adoption.
Seve rab' 'ty
If any provision, section or policy of the Redevelopment Plan is held to be
invalid, unconstitutional, or legally infirm, such decision shall not affect
the validity of the remaining portions of the Redevelopment Plan.
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SECTION 5
Redevelopment Goals and Objectives
The two goals of the redevelopment plan are summarized in the lan
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encourage business development that will contribute to the economic and social
Drell - being of the City and its residents by facilitating/ supporting business
. g/ pP g ess growth
and employment opportunities consistent with community eeds and 2 to
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the quality of life by eliminating slum and blight conditions.
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transportation circulation and public facilities, fostering community beautification,
,
encouraging protection of the natural environment, providing amenities and
recreation opportunities, upgrading general appearance of the subject area
and
providing for cultural enrichment.
Goal
Goal 1. Economic Development and Redevelopment
The first part of the goal would be accomplished b determining w
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redevelopment or reuse needs to occur. Second, where buildin g rehabilitation can
occur. Third, what economic development strategies to embrace, and b evaluatin
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existing land use controls that help to direct growth and the administrative aspe
p cts
of a successful redevelopment program.
ob'ective
ob'ective 1.1 - Redevelopment
Encourage acquisition, reuse or possibly demolition for those ro ernes which
p p are
no longer functioning at their highest and best use based upon either changes '
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market, (i.e. new technologies or consumer preferences, or by virtue of their
location, physical condition and /or surrounding conditions). when at all possi
� p ble,
building preservation and conservation should be utilized to help aintain
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community character.
Policy 1.1.1. Identify those property owners within areas designated for potential
redevelopment projects and assess their willingness to participate in those projects.
Policy 1.1.2. Encourage partnerships among property owners, the rivate sect
or,
the public sector, in order to implement proposed redevelopment projects which
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achieve the redevelopment goals.
Policy 1.1.3. Facilitate redevelopment transitions b developing appropr
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relocation plans as needed for those whose properties undergo reuse o
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redevelopment activities.
Policy 1.1.4. Create incentives to encourage private participation in redevelopment
programs.
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Policy 1.1.5. Structures that meet State requirements for being g a State historic
structure should be preserved.
Policy 1.1.6. Explore City Hall or government center possibility ty with space for
community center, meeting rooms and coffee shop in order to optimize services e s to
residents or businesses in the City to promote communit y involvement.
Policy 1.1.7. Establish investment incentives for commerciall zoned
y property.
Further utilize all state and county funding mechanisms as available. Utilize where
appropriate, municipally funded incentives.
Ob ective
objective 1.2 -- Rehabilitation
Buildings that exhibit minor dilapidation or
p deterioration or have correctable
substandard construction should be considered for rehabilitation.
In 2000, the Shimberg Center for Affordable Housing dentified 264 units s as
substandard. The City target is to reduce this number to less than 200 by 2012.
Policies
Policy 1.2.1. Identify structures that exhibit minor dilapidation; • or deterioration
p f n,
i.e., signs that are damaged, structures that need painting or are missin g minor
portions of the structure.
Policy 1.2.2. Identify structures that do not meet the resent day building cod
P y g es of
the City. Every effort should be made to work with these roe owners to assist
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them In bringing their structures up to code.
Policy 1.2.3. Buildings that are in relatively good physical condition and have been
unoccupied should be given priority when pursuing new tenants.
Policy 1.2.4. A record should be prepared that documents the various amenities of
the structure or site of vacant buildings or buildings that become vacant. This
information should be made available for anyone interested in the area.
Policy 1.2.5. Publicly or privately sponsored clean-up programs should
p p gr be
encouraged and planned, as needed..
Policy 1.2.6. Provide incentives to encourage the rehabilitation and modernization
of those buildings which are structurally sound, but are in deterioratin g condition.
ob'ective
ob'ective 1.3 - Economic Develo ment
Establish an economic character and future mix for a stable and vital economic core
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for the redevelopment area.
In 2005, 106 acres have been identified as vacant undeveloped commercial al sand.
The City target is to reduce the vacant lands to 50 acres by 2012.
Policies
Policy 1.3.1. Establish a partnership between the public sector and rivate sector,
ector,
including interested property owners within the redevelopment area for the
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of understanding the mutual benefi of proposed redevelopment projects.
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Policy 1.3.2. Identify potential projects within the redevelopment area for bo th the
public and private sectors and work toward their implementation.
Policy 1.3.3. create investment opportunities which will increase the tax base in the
redevelopment area, thereby assisting the redevelopment area in financing public
action to support development and redevelopment.
Policy 1.3.4. Initiate public improvement projects which will attract and stimulate
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private investment, thereby improving the economic health of the area.
Policy 1.3.5. To improve the City's website and create an interactive community
center, partner with the local realtors ass
association, chamber of commerce and
neighboring communities to add available properties, desired community services or
needs and upcoming developments and incentives.
Policy 1.3.6. For combined use with a City hall or government center add a chapter
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of the chamber of commerce to encourage efficiency and diversity of service and
promote EDC presence.
Policy 1.3.7. Develop a Cape Canaveral Welcome Center to rovide information
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historical background and possibly exterior sculpture related to the City's "Brand."
Policy 1.3.8. Develop aCity -wide wireless system as a technological foundation for
the business community for public access in the future /proposed community
center.
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Ob' ective� 1.4 =. Land Use Controls
Establish a land use pattern that reflects the redevelopment area as a total
community of diversified interests and activities, and promote compatibility and
harmonious land -use relationships.
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Land Development Regulations should be consistent with current and proposed
growth patterns or considered for revision. Adopt by 2012 a downtown overlay zone
(see definition) for the downtown or commercial core with speck percent of mixed
use standards.
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Policies
Policy 1.4.1. work with property owners and residents to re-- evaluate
land use
activities and the existing land use configuration within the redevelopment area
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Policy 1.4.2. Promote partnerships between the public and rivate sectors including
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interested property owners for the purpose of property assemblage, financing, g � g�
the construction of projects recommended within the redevelopment Ian a
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others deemed to have public purpose.
Policy 1.4.3. To increase value, create a mixed use and a diversity f light *industri
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retail, professional service and residential developments throughout the
redevelopment area that are consistent with the available infrastructure as defined
In the Comprehensive Plan.
Policy 1.4.4. Develop incentives for developer proposals exhibitin g desirable site
development techniques and providing desired amenities.
Policy 1.4.5. Incent the consolidation of small parcels of land into P arcels of
adequate size to encourage new construction and stable and consistent growth.
Obiective
Ob'ective 1.5 - Administrative
Establish the administrative and financial mechanisms necessary to achieve the
goals and objectives of the City of Cape Canaveral Redevelopment Plan.
Pn11e*1Ac
Policy 1.5.1. Establish a Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA -see definition).
Policy 1.5.2. Create new staff positions for Economic Development, Public Relations
M arketing and Grant waiting.
Policy 1.5.3. Adopt the redevelopment plan by May 2007.
Policy 1.5.4. Review the redevelopment plan quarterly, with the next complete
update due in 2012.
Policy 1.5.5. Create "Brand" or identifiable character or theme of the city which
represents the core values of the community.
Policy 1.5.6. Identify and evaluate the various City Boards and how they interact
and overlap with each other.
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Goal
Goal 2 - Ouality of Life
The second goal is to improve the quality of life by eliminating lum and blight
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Ojective 2.1 - Slum and Bliizht
Eliminate slum and blight conditions within the redevelopment area and P revent
any future occurrence of slum and blight which constitute an economic and social
liability.
By 2012 the City shall identify alternative means of financial fundin g to eliminate
slum and blight through the use of CDBG participation, facade/ land.sca in ants
landscaping
matching grants, or neighborhood /volunteer events such as Paint the Town.
Policies
Policy 2.1.1. Identify, prioritize and eliminate dilapidated and unsafe structures
through the application of the City's Code Enforcement Program and P rovide for
relocation assistance for any displaced residents and businesses when necessary.
Policy 2.1.2. Encourage the upgrading of existing substandard structures through
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the enforcement of the City's Code of Ordinances and building codes as well as
through financial incentives.
Policy 2.1.3. Eliminate unsanitary and unsightly outside storage conditions through
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the enforcement of the city's Code of Ordinances and building codes.
Policy 2.1.4 Coordinate with the community, Planning and Zonin g Board and the
Local Planning Agency to uphold a high degree of design and performance standards
for the redevelopment area.
Policy 2.1.3. Through partnerships create programs for development, financial or
other economic incentives in order to facilitate new investment opportunities.
Policy 2.1.6. Develop a public awareness campaign to encourage personal
responsibility and property improvements and promote financial incentives available
to those properties in distress.
Objective
Ob ' ective 2.2 ,..- Traffic Circulation
Create a safe and efficient vehicular bike and edestrian circulation pan system, to
promote sufficient access between activity centers within the redevelopment area
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and the balance of the community.
The City shall continue to promote effi cient traffic circulation systems and
interconnectivity. City Target is to maintain and improve the local street
livable p eet system and
LOS on all ap roadways and measure the degree by which this target is
implemented by 2012. g
Policies
Policy 2.2.1. work with the Florida Department of Transportation portation and property
owners to ensure consistency with the Traffic Circulation Element and Capital appal
Improvement Element regarding g access along S AIA.
Policy 2.2.2. Identify means of reducing r eliminating
h joint g g acre ss points along A1A
throu g access and mutual participation.
Policy 2.2.3. Build safe, appealing and efficient citywide routes s for pedestrian and
bike path system linking all major activity centers parking facil " a e '
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areas and encourage the City and businesses to provide an adequate q number of
strategically placed bike racks.
Policy 2.2.4. Provide adequate loading and unloading space for deliv g P of goods
with minimum disruption of through traffic.
Policy 2.2.5. Encourage the provision of increased arkin in p g convenient locations
to accommodate new development.
Policy 2.2.5. Minimize the impact of increased traffic circulation
on residential
areas.
Policy 2.2.7. Identify and provide improvements, as necessary, to facilitate the
highest level of service within the redevelopment area for traffic affic lights, alternative
parking options, reduced speed limits and medians.
Ob'ective
ob'ective 2.3 - Public Facilities
Provide necessary public facilities at acceptable levels of service to accommodate
new development proposed within the redevelopment area co n si stent P s stent vvith the
Policies of the Capital Improvements Element of the Comprehensive p save Plan .
Ensure that all future development or redevelopment activities P ties in the City will be
directed into those areas where utility service and ublic facilit.ie
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developers paying full cost of utility extension to their ro'ect.
illustrating p .l By 2� 12 develop a
map g any properties not currently connected to water, wastewater and
reuse and identify those properties feasible for connection.
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Policies
Policy 2.3.1. Provide a sanitary sewer collection sy stem y m that will serve the entire
redevelopment area, including all proposed new development p ent for the area.
Policy 2.3.2. Provide a wastewater reuses stern for landscape ape umgataon throughout
the redevelopment area.
Policy 2.3.3. Provide for stormwater management system g y that 1s consistent with the
St. Johns River Water Management District and the Comprehensive p hensive Plan.
Policy 2.3.4. Establish a solar energy and alternative fue system for City faciliti
and activities.
Policy 2.3.5. Require the placement of ines underground '
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to improve visual qualities and work towards burying all utility
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term.
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Objective 2.4 - Beautification
Create an identifiable character for the SR AlA and North Atlantic corridor and
surrounding areas which will reflect a sense of community and pride associated
within the redevelopment area.
By 2012 each neighborhood or area should have an access to a green space, park,
square, school, pedestrian walkway or commercial center. Access to transit
s may also be centers
or shaded bus sto
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Policies
Policy 2.4.1. Utilize decorative street lig hts on A 1A i
g s gnage beautification
measures, covered bus stop shelters and benches, additional park benches a kayak
ramp, picnic tables and other amenities to provide comfortable l
healthful work, leisure p easing and
residential
and shopping environments.
Policy 2.4.2. Evaluate the potential of particip in the Maul
p g Street program.
Policy 2.4.3. Reevaluate and update the 1995 SR A lA Beaut�
dication Plan prepared
by Stottler Stagg and Associates as necessary.
Obiective
Obiective 2.5 - Environment
Environmental preservation shall be required in accordance with the guidelines
established in the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations.
The city shall maintain or exceed air and water ualit 9 Y standards as established by
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the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation. By 2012 review mechanisms
shall be in place to actively monitor air and water quart within the redevelopment
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area.
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Policy 2.5.1. Maintain and comply with all Federal, State and Local requirements
which are applicable to environmental preservation.
Policy 2.5.2. Permit environmentally sensitive areas to be used to meet open ace
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requirements, especially viable habitat areas.
Policy 2.5.3. Continue to protect, preserve and procure green space for active and
passive use.
Policy 2.5.4. Establish appropriate ordinances to protect environmentally sensitive
areas, promote beach preservation and to protect trees. Consider achieving Tree Cit
USA designation or participating in Arbor Day activities.
Objective
ob'ective 2.6 - Recreation
Recreation opportunities should be provided within the redevelopment area.
By 2012 the City will develop and implement a Bicycle/ Pedestrian Plan.
Policies
Policy 2.6.1. Acquire Cherie Down Park
Policy 2.6.2. Explore and expand sites, such as a multi - cultural facility, communit
center or senior center as a gathering place for special events or recreational
activities which may include things like, cultural events, an international folk
festival, food /ethnic activities, boat shows or holiday events and water based sports
events or training.
Policy 2.6.3. Establish ordinances to allow for a beach patrol.
Policy 2.6.4. Provide an access point at Washington Avenue.
Policy 2.6.5. Develop playgrounds near every new (residential) development
ob'ective
Obiective 2.7 - Architectural Review
A cohesive theme needs to be developed that establishes a sense of community. An
architectural theme may be developed by the Community Appearance Board.
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By 2012 develop design standards for new development or redevelopment within the
designated area.
Process:
Conduct of hearing; approval or denial. At the designated public
hearing, the community Appearance Board shall hear the applicant
on the proposed application, and shall hear from members of the
general public in accordance with the rules and procedures adopted
by the city council and the board. During the public hearing, the
applicant may be present in person or by counsel, and the applicant
has the right to present evidence in support of his position and cross
examine adverse witnesses whose testimony is offered at the hearing.
The Community Appearance Board may approve, approve with
conditions, or disapprove the application only after consideration of
whether the following criteria are complied with:
(1) The plans and specifications of the proposed project indicate
that the setting, landscaping, ground, cover, proportions, materials,
colors, texture, scale, unity, balance, rhythm, contrast and simplicity
are coordinated in a harmonious manner relevant to the particular
proposal, surrounding area and cultural character of the community.
( The plans for the proposed building or structure are in
harmony with any future development which has been formally
approved by the city within the surrounding area.
(3) The plans for the proposed building or structure are not
excessively similar or dissimilar to any other building or structure
which is either fully constructed, permitted but not fully constructed,
or included on the same pe application, and facing upon the
same or intersecting street within 500 feet of the proposed site, with
respect to one or more of the following features of exterior design and
appearance:
a. Front or side elevations;
b. Size and arrangement of elevation facing the street, including
reverse arrangement; or
C. Other significant features of design such as, but not limited to:
materials, roof line and height or design elements.
(4) The plans for the proposed building or structure are in
harmony with the established character of other buildings or
structures in the surrounding area with respect to architectural
specifications and design features deemed significant based upon
commonly accepted architectural principles of the local community.
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Policies
Policy 2.7.1. Create, implement or update use of standards for a visually uniform
look, to include signage throughout redevelopment area.
Policy 2.7.2. Identify and protect historical structures. Refurbish and /or relocate
historical structures as required. Establish appropriate ordinances to preserve and
protect historical sites.
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Objective 2.8 - Cultural Enrichment
To enrich the quality of life, by serving the community for residents and visitors by
providing dynamic and innovative programs in the cultural arts.
By 2012 develop and implement a heritage project. The purpose of such a project is
to construct an image at the gateway, city Hall or another meaningful area to
establish a theme or brand recognizable to the City of Cape Canaveral residents and
visitors.
Policies
Policy 2.8.1. Encourage the acquisition of art that is appropriate for the streetscape
of the redevelopment area, especially through private donations.
Policy 2.8.2. Develop specialized license plate bracket for purchase.
Policy 2.8.8. Rocket garden renovation and/or restoration project by sponsors,
matching monies or grants.
Policy 2.8.4. wherever possible or feasible include a cultural component consistent
with a sister city program.
Policy 2.8.5. Begin steps towards an ongoing short and long term "vision" and plan.
Resource the current land use to incorporate in the "vision" or master plan a multi-
cultural facility that serves both the community and brings visitors.
Policy 2.8.6. Solicit the community in both private and corporate sponsorship for
the support and begin applications of available funding and grants on all levels.
Policy 2.8.7. To address the dynamics between cultural offerings and the economic
impact for redevelopment for our City and surrounding areas. Compare and
contrast the best offerings locally and throughout the county to fulfill the required
ingredients necessary for a unique and signature cultural facility.
Policy 2.8.5. Look closely at best proposals that bring something to the table.
Review what historical, folklore and regional signature talents, collections, programs
or professionals are available locally.
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Appendix
DEFINITIONS
Comprehensive Plan -- From the 1955 Growth Management Act, Chapter 103, Florida
Statutes requires that every municipality and county adopt a comprehensive plan that
guides long range planning. Within the comprehensive plan are elements. Current
elements include the future land use element, traffic circulation element,
conservation element, parks and recreation element, intergovernmental coordination
element, housing element and capital improvements element. Every seven y ears the
statute requires an update to the comprehensive plan elements entitled the EAR or
Evaluation and Appraisal Report. The City is currently in the EAR review stage and
will propose updates to each element as needed. The EAR is due for State review b y
August 1, 2007.
Goals Objectives and Policies -- similar format is used in this redevelopment plan to
match the City's Comprehensive Plan. Goals are the umbrella statement for which
major issues are discussed. Objectives further break down these statements into
segments or topics. Policies are action statements which provide the measurable
targets to meet the ultimate Goal of the section.
Communitv Redevelopment Agency CRA -- The CRA is an Agency set up to oversee
the redevelopment or revitalization of specified areas using tax increment funding.
The Agency has a Community Redevelopment Agency Board. Improvements will be
funded through tax increment funding mentioned earlier in this article. This is a
unique form of financing available to cities and counties which leverages public funds
to promote private sector activity in the targeted area. Taxing authorities pick a base
year and determine the dollar value of all real property within the CRA area. From
that year forward, as property values increase or new areas are developed within the
CRA area, the taxes collected for that area are greater than that of the base year. The
difference between the subsequent years and the base year is called the increment. It
is the increment that is put into a trust fund to be used for redevelopment projects.
Each year as the value of the property within the CRA increases, more money goes
into the trust fund to pay for improvements. One point to remember is that the tax bill
received by property within the CRA is the same as it would have been before the
Agency was created. The difference is that Brevard County and the City of Cape
Canaveral, for example, have earmarked any additional funds received from the
growth in value to put back into the area from which it came.
Downtown Overlay ?one -- An identified City Center area characterized by mixed use
development with residential and commercial uses.
Redevelopment- 103.340 F.S. Def nitions - The following terms, wherever used or
referred to in this part, have the following meanings:
(1) "Agency" or "community redevelopment agency" means a public agency created
by, or designated pursuant to, s. 163.356 or s. 163.357.
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(2) "Public body" means the state or any county, municipality, P
authority, special
district as defined in s. .165.031 or other public body of the state, except a school
district.
(3) "Governing body" means the council, commission, or other legislative body
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charged with governing the county or municipality.
( "Mayor" means the mayor of a municipality or, for a county, the chair of the board
of county commissioners or such other officer as may be constituted by law to act as
the executive head of such municipality or county.
(5) "Clerk" means the clerk or other official of the county or municipality who is the
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custodian of the official records of such county or municipality.
(6) "Federal Government" includes the United States or any agency or
instrumentality, corporate or otherwise, of the United States.
(7) "Slum area" means an area having physical or economic conditions conducive to
disease, infant mortality, juvenile delinquency, poverty, or crime because there is a
predominance of buildings or improvements, whether residential or nonresidential
which are impaired by reason of dilapidation, deterioration, age, or obsolescence, and
exhibiting one or more of the following factors:
(a) Inadequate provision for ventilation, light, air, sanitation, or open spaces;
(b) Nigh density of population, compared to the population density of adjacent areas
within the county or municipality; and overcrowding, as indicated by g overnment-
maintained statistics or other studies and the requirements of the Florida Building
Code; or
(c) The existence of conditions that endanger life or property by fire or other causes.
(8) "Blighted area" means an area in which there are a substantial number of
deteriorated, or deteriorating structures, in which conditions, as indicated by
government- maintained statistics or other studies, are leading to economic distress or
endanger life or property, and in which taro or more of the following factors are
present:
(a) Predominance of defective or inadequate street layout, parking facilities,
roadways, bridges, or public transportation facilities;
(b) Aggregate assessed values of real property in the area for ad valorem tax ur oses
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have failed to show any appreciable increase over the 5 years prior to the fmdin g of
such conditions;
(c) Faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness;
(d) Unsanitary or unsafe conditions;
(e) Deterioration of site or other improvements;
{fl Inadequate and outdated building density patterns;
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(g) Falling lease rates per square foot of office, commercial, or industrial space
compared to the remainder of the county or municipality;
(h) Tax or special assessment delinquency exceeding the fair value of the land;
(i) Residential and commercial vacancy rates higher in the area than in the remainder
of the county or municipality;
(j) Incidence of crime in the area higher than in the remainder of the county or
municipality;
(k) Fire and emergency medical service calls to the area proportionately higher than
in the remainder of the county or municipality;
(1) A greater number of violations of the Florida Building Code in the area than the
number of violations recorded in the remainder of the county or municipality;
(m) Diversity of ownership or defective or unusual conditions of title which prevent
the free alienability of land within the deteriorated or hazardous area; or
(n) Governmentally owned property with adverse environmental conditions caused by
a public or private entity.
However, the term "blighted area" also means any area in which at least one of the
factors identified in paragraphs (a) through (n) are present and all taxin g authorities
subject to s. 163.387 (2)(a) agree, either by interlocal agreement or agreements with
the agency or by resolution, that the area is blighted. Such agreement or resolution
shall only determine that the area is blighted. For purposes of qualifyin g for the tax
credits authorized in chapter 220, "blighted area" means an area as defined in this
subsection.
(9) "community redevelopment" or "redevelopment" means undertakings, activities
or projects of a county, municipality, or co redevelopment agency in a
community redevelopment area for the elimination and prevention of the development
or spread of slums and blight, or for the reduction or prevention of crime, or for the
provision of affordable housing, whether for rent or for sale, to residents of lour or
moderate income, including the elderly, and may include slum clearance and
redevelopment in a community redevelopment area or rehabilitation and revitalization
of coastal resort and tourist areas that are deteriorating and economically distressed
or rehabilitation or conservation in a community redevelopment area, or any
combination or part thereof, in accordance with a community redevelopment plan and
may include the preparation of such a plan.
(10) `:community redevelopment area" means a slum area, a blighted area, or an area
in which there is a shortage of housing that is affordable to residents of lour or
moderate income, including the elderly, or a coastal and tourist area that is
deteriorating and economically distressed due to outdated building dens atterns
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inadequate transportation and parking facilities, faulty lot layout or inadequate street
layout, or a combination thereof which the governing body designates as appropriate
ro riate
for community redevelopment. For community redevelopment agencies created alter
July 1, 2006, a community redevelopment area may not consist of more than 30
percent of a municipality.
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{ 11) "Community redevelopment plan" means a plan, as it exists from time to time
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or a community redevelopment area.
(12) "Related activities" means:
(a) Planning work for the preparation of a general neighborhood redevelopment tan
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or for the preparation or completion of a communitywide plan o r ro am purs p gr p to
s. 163.365.
(b) The functions related to the acquisition and disposal of real ro ert pursuant t
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{c} The development of affordable housing for residents of the area.
(d) The development of community policing innovations.
(13) "Real property" means all lands, including improvements and fixtures thereon,
and property of any nature appurtenant thereto or used in connection therewith and
every estate, interest, right, and use, legal or equitable, therein, includin g but not
limited to terms for years and liens by way of judgment, mortgage, a e, or other wise.
( 14) "Bonds" means any bonds (including refunding bonds), notes, interim
certificates, certificates of indebtedness, debentures, or other obligations.
(15) "obligee" means and includes any bondholder, agents or trustees for any
bondholders, or lessor demising to the county or municipals roe
municipality property rtY used in
connection with community redevelopment, or any assignee or assignees of such
lessor's interest or any part thereof, and the Federal Government when it is a art to
any contract with the county or municipality.
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(16) "Person" means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, comp
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association, joint stock association, or body politic and includes an trustee receiver,
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assignee, or other person acting in a similar representative capacity.
(17) "Area of operation" means, for a county, the area within the boundaries of the
county, and for a municipality, the area within the corporate limits of the
municipality.
(18) "Housing authority" means a housing authority created by and established
pursuant to chapter 421.
( 19) "Board" or "commission" means a board, commission, department, division
office, body or other unit of the county or municipality.
(20) "Public officer" means any officer who is in charge of any department or branch
of the government of the county or municipality relating to health, fire, building
regulations, or other activities concerning dwellings in the county or municipality.
(2 1) "Debt service millage" means any millage levied pursuant to s. 12, Art. VII of the
State Constitution.
( "Increment revenue" means the amount calculated pursuant to s. 163.387(l).
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(23) "community policing innovation" means a policing technique or strate
designed to reduce crime by reducing opportunities for, and increasin g the perceived
risks of engaging in, criminal activity through visible presence of police in the
community, including, but not limited to, community mobilization, neighborhood
block watch, citizen patrol, citizen contact patrol, foot patrol, neighborhood storefront
police stations, field interrogation, or intensified motorized patrol.
(24) "Taxing authority" means a public body that levies or is authorized to lev an ad
valorem tax on real property located in a community redevelopment area.
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