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City of Cape Canaveral
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL ANNEX
111 POLK AVENUE
MAY 28, 2008
AGENDA
7:30 P.M.
Call to Order
Roll Call
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes: May 14, 2008.
DISCUSSION
1. Presentation: Guest Speaker - Phil Laurien, Executive Director of the
East Central Florida Regional Planning Council.
1. Discussion Re: Mixed Use Districts.
OPEN DISCUSSION
ADJOURN
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PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
MAY 14, 2008
A Regular Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board was held on May 14, 2008, at
the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. Chairperson
Bea McNeely called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The Secretary called the
roll.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Bea McNeely Chairperson
Lamar Russell Vice Chairperson
John Fredrickson
Donald Dunn
Harry Pearson
John Johanson 1 st Alternate
Ronald Friedman 2nd Alternate
OTHERS PRESENT
Susan Chapman Board Secretary
Shannon Roberts Council Member
Leo Nicholas Council Member
Anthony Garganese City Attorney
Todd Peetz City Planner
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of Meetinq Minutes: April 23, 2008.
Motion by Donald Dunn, seconded by Harry Pearson, to approve the meeting
minutes of April 23, 2008, as written. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
2. Recommendation to City Council Re: Preliminary Replat for Sea Shell
Cay Townhomes - John Johanson, Applicant.
John Johanson, Applicant, announced that he had a voting conflict, because he
was an ownership partner of the property. Mr. Johanson submitted the required
voting conflict form to the Board Secretary.
Todd Peetz, City Planner, advised that the agenda item was for a preliminary
replat for three lots. He explained that the property was located on the northwest
side of Sea Shell Lane and north of Harbor Drive. The zoning was C-1 with a
granted special exception for residential use. He noted that city staff reviewed
the Dreliminarv reolat. and all comments had been satisfied. HO\^Jever, the city
I '" I 1 engineer's chief surveyor, had commented that an Opinion Title be attached to
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John Fredrickson asked why it took so long to submit the preliminary replat.
City Attorney, Anthony Garganese, responded that the Board of Adjustment had
denied the special exception request. A lawsuit was filed by the Petitioner. Upon
remand from the Brevard County Circuit Court overturning the Board's decision,
the Board of Adjustment held another meeting and granted the special exception.
The Board members reviewed the preliminary replat. Discussion followed
regarding: minor typos, the north property line being off 100th of a ft., setback
requirements, City code definition of lot width, minimum lot widths, required site
data, and waste management pick-up.
Motion by John Fredrickson, seconded by Bea McNeely, to recommend approval
of the Preliminary Replat for Sea Shell Cay North Townhomes, with inclusion that
the replat show the areas of each lot. Donald Dunn announced that he would not
vote, because the applicant was a Planning & Zoning Board member who has a
lawsuit against the City. City Attorney, Anthony Garganese, informed Mr. Dunn
that unless he had a vested interest in the property, he was required to vote. The
Secretary called the question. Vote on the motion was as follows: Donald Dunn,
against; John Fredrickson, for; Bea McNeely, for; Harry Pearson, for; and Lamar
Russell, for. The motion carried by a (4) to (1) majority vote.
DISCUSSION
1. Discussion Re: Mixed Use Districts.
Todd Peetz, City Planner, recapped that at the last meeting staff had prepared a
presentation of already existing mixed use districts that portrayed the various
elements that were important to the P & Z Board and the City of Cape Canaveral.
After much discussion, it was decided that the Board would like to evaluate
seven potential mixed use districts within the City. He advised that a brief was
provided in the Board packet of each area, which he would be giving an overview
on. He announced that the desired goal was to identify key areas that would
most benefit from the mixed use concept.
Mr. Peetz gave his analysis on mixed use. He explained that he and his staff
conducted an analysis of seven potentia! mixed use areas within the City. The
potentia! mixed use area were evaluated in order to determine the piGS and cons
of each to assist the City in determining which site was more suitable for a mixed
use development. He advised that the Board packet contained maps which
provided a graphic depiction of the areas, which included:
. Area 1 - Located in the northern portion of the City from Shorewood Drive
to the northern City iirnits and from west of Solana Lakes to a couple of
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. Area 2 - Located in the north central portion of the City south of East
Central Boulevard and north to Oak Manor Drive, centered at the
intersection of East Central Boulevard and N. Atlantic Avenue.
. Area 3 - Located west of Area 2, with N. Atlantic Avenue being the
boundary to the east and Astronaut Boulevard beina the boundarv to the
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. Area 4 - Located west of N. Atlantic Avenue, from south of Arno Road to
Cocoa Palms Drive.
. Area 5 - Located west of Area 3 and Astronaut Boulevard, east of
Bayside and Bayport, north of Columbia Drive.
. Area 6 - Located south of Church Lane and north of Harrison Avenue.
(This is the A 1A N. Atlantic split.)
. Area 7 - Located all remaining C-1 and C-2 zoned property in the City.
Mr. Peetz advised that according to the adopted 2007 Evaluation and Appraisal
Report (EAR), there were approximately 1,372 acres of land within the City and
of that, 106 acres (or 7.7%) was vacant. The EAR also stated that as vacant
land became less available, redevelopment of existing commercial and
residential areas would be further considered. Redevelopment trends in the City
vv'ould iequire an increase in density in order to accommodate the additional
projected population increase and housing demand. One technique discussed in
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districts within the City. The EAR further described proposed mixed use areas
likely to occur around the Central Boulevard area between A 1 A and North
Atlantic Avenue.
Mr. Peetz broke down the mixed use potential of the seven proposed areas, as
follows:
. Area 1 - The largest of the six potential mixed use areas. This excluded
Area 7, which was spread throughout the City. Area 1 included a mixture
of zoning and future land use designations including: R-3, fvl-1, C-1, and
R-2. Area 1 was located at the northernmost City limits. To the south
were properties zoned C-1, R-2, and M-1; to the west of was M-1; and to
the east was C-1 and R-3.
Description: Area 1 included 108.74 acres; 19 total properties (10
vacant, 4 industrial, 4 residential, and 1 commercial); 10 parcels. totalina
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Pros and Cons: Pros - This was the largest of the potential mixed use
sites. It was divided by N. Atlantic Avenue, which would provide visibility
in marketing the project and provided access to the site. Cons - it was
surrounded by and contained some existing industrial uses. It may be
necessary to provide a greater environmental analysis to ensure
protection of future residential uses. The City could work with the
municipality to the north, however it could not control the potential uses
abutting Area 1. An extensive screening and buffering plan may be
required to ensure maximum comfort of the residents or commercial uses
in that area.
. Area 2 - This area was almost a visual continuation of Area 3. Area 2
was mainly zoned C-1 and C-2, with a future land use designation of
commercial. Properties to the north of Area 2 were also zoned C-1 and
had a Commercial Future Land Use designation. To the west of Area 2
was Area 3, which was mainly C-2 and M-1. To the east were properties
designated R-1, with a Residential Future Land Use designation.
Description: Them were 28.75 acres, with a total of 8 properties (3
vacant, 3 industrial, 2 commercial, and 1 residential); 3 parcels totaling
15.79 acres were vacant; a 5 minute travel time for pedestrians and
bicycles was shown on the map to depict travel times for each; withIn a 5
minute travel time, properties included: 49 vacant, 11 industria!, 27
commercial, 2 recreation/open space, and 571 residential.
Pros and Cons: Pros - There were not as many total properties as some
of the other areas, which could help in the development process. Also, a
little more than half of the area was vacant or undeveloped. Cons - This
may not be the best area for a mixed use development. as it was bounded
directly to the east by R-1, Residential properties which may beopposed
to a higher density and intensity project near their location.
. Area 3 - A majority of this area was zoned C-2 with a Commercial Future
Land Use designation. The remaining portion of this area was zoned M-1
with an Industrial Future Land Use designation. To the '.^lest of this area
was Area 5, 'Nhich 'Nas mainly zoned C-2, to the east and south was C-2
and R-2
Description: Area 3 included 55.77 acres; there were a total of 21
properties (1 vacant, 7 industrial, 2 residential, and 11 commercial); one
parcel totaiing 3.5 acres was vacant; a 5 minute travel time for pedestrians
and bicycles Was shown on the map to depict travel times for each;
properties within a 5 minute travel time included: 92 vacant, 15 industrial,
47 commercial, 15 recreational/open space, and 310 residential.
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Pros and Cons: Pros - This area was near the existing commercial and
main transportation network of the City, and may provide good visibility
and marketing for a mixed use community. Cons - it had a smaller
amount of vacant area and designated industrial lands.
. Area 4 - This area was similar in size to some of the other areas and was
currently zoned C-2, with a Commercial Future Land Use designation.
Across the eastern boundary of N. Atlantic Avenue, and to the north and
south, the properties outside this area were zoned C-1 and designated as
Commercial on the Future Land Use Map. The properties to the west of
this area were zoned R-3, with a Residential Future Land Use designation.
Description: Area 4 included 27.98 acres; there were a total of 15
properties (2 vacant, 2 industrial, 1 residential, and 10 commercial). Two
parcels totaling 0.94 acres were vacant. A 5 minute travel time for
pedestrians and bicycles was shown on the map to depict travel times for
each; the number of properties located within a 5 minute travel time
included: 20 vacant, 4 industrial, 26 commercial, 8 recreation/open space,
and 280 residential.
Pros and Cons: Pros - Since it was the southernmost proposed mixed
use area in the City, it may function as an attractor to circulate people and
uses within the City. Cons - This area has the least amount of vacant,
undeveloped land totaling 0.94 acres.
. Area 5 - The majority of this area was zoned C-2 with a Commercial
Future Land Use designation. Other parcels within this area were zoned
R-3, with a Residential Future Land Use designation. To the east of this
area was Area 3, which was mostly zoned C-2 with a Commercial Future
Land Use designation. The properties north of Area 5 were zoned for
Conservation uses.
Description: Area 5 included 52.72 acres; there were a total of 19
properties (8 vacant, 1 recreation/open space, 1 residential, and 9
commercial). 8 parcels totaling 22.79 acres were vacant. A 5 minute
travel time for pedestrians and bicycles was shown on the map to depict
travel times for each; the nurnber of properties located within a 5 minute
travel time included: 48 vacant, 13 industrial, 31 commercial, 11
recreation/open space, and 219 residential.
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Pros and Cons: Pros - Other than Area 1, Area 5 had the most vacant
land and was easily accessible from A 1A. Additionally, there were
community parks near this proposed mixed use location. Cons - The
majority of the City's residents lived on the east side of A1A, making
pedestrian or bicycle crossing an issue.
s Area 6 - This area was completely comprised of C-1, with a Commercial
Future Land Use designation. The properties to the east were currently
zoned R-2, with a Residential Future Land Use designation. The
properties to the north and south were also C-1, with a Commercial Future
Land Use designation; the property to the west was zoned C-1, with a
Commercial Future Land Use designation and R-3 with a Residential
Future Land Use designation.
Description: Area 6 included a total of 31.18 acres; there were a total of
92 total properties (19 vacant, 2 recreation/open space, 51 residential, 17
commercial, and 3 industrial. There were 19 parcels totaling 3.58 acres
vacant. A 5 minute travel time for pedestrians and bicycles was shovvn
on the map to depict travel times for each; the number of properties
located within a 5 minute travel time included: 44 vacant, 2 industrial, 21
commercial, 11 recreation/open space, and 720 residential.
Pros and Cons: Pros - While Area 6 was currently a Commercial
corridor, it was near enough to other residentially zoned properties which
may provide a good location for a true mixed use development. It was
bordered on the west by N. Atlantic Avenue, which provided good visibility
for a project. Cons - There were many parcels in Area 6, which may
prove difficult to combine for development.
. Area 7 - This area was comprised of all C-1 and C~2 designated
properties throughout the City. This area may overlap Areas 1-6.
Following the presentation, discussion was held regarding the areas identified by
Mr. Peetz; establishing minimum acreage for a mixed use project; City's goal to
create walk able communities; the possible need to widen N. Atlantic Avenue to
four lanes; selection of a theme; types of mixed uses; ho'vv to control a mixed use
development; creating ways to decrease traffic within mixed use areas; how to
implement mixed use in the Comprehensive Plan.
The Board requested that City staff provide them a copy of the Business &
Cultural Development Board's draft of there redevelopment plan. The Board also
requested that the City Planner show them an existing overlay ordinance of
mixed use.
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OPEN DISCUSSION
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There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Bea McNeely, Chairperson
Susan L. Chapman, Secretary
Meeting Type: Planning &
Zoning
Meeting Date: 5/28/08
AGENDA
Heading Discussion
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AGENDA REPORT
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL
SUBJECT: Discussion Phil Laurien, Executive Director East Central Florida Regional Plan.l1ing
Council (ECFRPC), Guest Speaker
DEPT./DIVISION: Building Department
Requested Action:
Presentation by guest speaker, no action required with possible direction to staff.
Summary Explanation & Background~
Mr. Laurien was invited to speak to the board about the ECFRPC Evaluation and Appraisal Report comment
that the City should consider utilizing mixed use districts and participate in "how shall we grow" regional
initiative. Mr. Laurien has also been apprised of our interest in height and redevelopment as well and may
also speak to those issues.
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have dealt with their issues.
Exhibits Attached:
I East Central Florida Regional Planning Council EAR Comments Letter
Planning Official's Office Department
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631 North Wymore Road, Suite 100 . Maitland, F132751 Philip Laurien, AICP
Phone 407.623.1075 . Fax 407.623.1 084 . www.ecfrpc.org Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
To: D. Ray Eubanks, FDCA Community Program Administrator
James Stansbury, FDCA Regional Planning Administrator
From: Pili1 Launen, AICP, Executive Director
Date: February 1, 2008
Subject: Comments for Adopted Evaluation and Appraisal Report
Local Government: City of Cape Canaveral
Local Resolution #: 2007 -40
DCA Amendment #: Cape Canaveral Adopted EAR
Council staff has completed a technical review of the City of Cape Canaveral's 2007 Adopted EAR. Staff
comments are indicated below in italics.
The review was conducted in accordance with the provisions of the East Central Florida Regional Planning
Council's current contract with the Florida Department of Corrullunity i'~ffairs for Plan fuld Plan Aniendrnent
Reviews.
The East Central Florida Regional Planning Council staff commends the City oj Cape Canaveral jor their
discussion conceming land use policy changes to be pursued jor the City's comprehensive plan. While the
City oj Cape Canaveral does have constraints on development due to its size and location ,vithin the Coastal
High Hazard Zone, creative planning and a transportation plan can transjorm the City by providing
altemative transportation choices, connecting to Port Canaveral, and enhancing its economic
redevelopment.
ECFRPC staff supports the implementation oj a mixed use category, especially along a business corridor or
in a business/downtown district. Finding opportunities jar affordable housing was discussed as a concem in
the EAR. ECFRPC staff suggests the city consider the incorporation oj affordable housing policies into the
mixed-use category. The City may wish to consider using jorm-based codes to obtain the proper architecture,
building mass, mix oj uses, and streetscape in the redevelopment areas.
The Regional Vision developedjrom the How Shall We Grow? project may help the City determine how its
juture growth fits with its neighbors in a regional context.
Executive Committee
Chair Vice Chair Treasurer Secretar-y Former Chair
Teresa Jacobs i\"1a!colm ,"AcLouth f'Aarll\.1arti Ii Atlee tvlercer ion B. Rawison
Commissioner Governor's Appointee Vice Mayor of Port Orange Property Appraiser Governor's Appointee
Orange County Brevard County Voiusia County League of Cities Osceola County Orange County
Serving Brevard Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Valusia Counties.
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The City should consider policy language requiring new and/or redeveloped streets to include sidewalks and
bike lanes.
The East Central Borida Regional Planning Council is available to assist in the resolution of any issues that
should arise in the course of your review. If you should have any questions, please contact Andrew Landis at
andrew@ecfrpc.org or by phone at (407) 623-1075 ext. 310. Thank you.
cc: Local Government Contact: Todd Peetz, AICP, City Planner
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Meeting Date: 5/28/08
AGENDA
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AGENDA REPORT
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL
SUBJECT: Discussion - Continued Discussion on Mixed Use Districts
DEPT.lDIVISION: Building Department
Requested Action:
Discussion to provide staff direction pertaining to mixed use districts.
Summary Explanation & Background:
The Planning and Zoning Board on several occasions have discussed the mixed use development. This
is a continuation of a previous meeting about location(s), height, density, intensity, open space, traffic
pedestrian access, types of uses, appearance and any other issues that are important to the Planning and
Zoning Board.
I At the last P&Z meeting May 14, 2008, staff prepared a presentation of potential mixed use district I
areas. The P&Z requested that they would like to evaluate 7 districts within the City. Staff has
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provided a brief report for each area and will be presenting on each area at this meeting. The desired
goal is to identify key areas that would most benefit from the mixed use concept.
At the meeting, it was requested that the P&Z Board be given a couple of example ordinances that deal
with Mixed use districts. Also the P&Z Board heard references to mixed use in the draft
redevelopment plan prepared by the Business and Cultural Development Board. We will briefly
discuss both items and request direction as appropriate.
Exhibits Attached: Sample nilxed use district ordinances and excerpts from the proposed redevelopment plan.
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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 fonnat.
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 recorrullendations
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 ofunbridlcd 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% ofthe city allowable
under Florida Statute, a tool providing enhanced authority and access to funds that may be
necessary to finance the plan recommendations.
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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 I-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 oflife are mutually
interdependent. l'J.~ 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: Goals, Obiectives, and a Selection of Prioritized Policies
GOAL I: ECONONUC DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT
. OBJECTIVE 1.1 REDEVELOPME1\Tf
0 Establish investment incentives for commercially zoned property.
0 Establish a government center with community meeting rooms and coffee shop.
0 Survey property owners to assess their willingness to participate in proposed
redevelopment projects.
. OBJECTI\7E 1.2 REHABILITATION
0 Survey below code structures and assist in bringing them up to code.
0 Itemize the amenities of vacant properties and buildings for use in marketing to
developers.
0 Survey structures with minor issues of deterioration and itemize needed repairs.
. OBJECTIVE 1.3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
0 Identify potential projects for both public and private funding.
0 Inform property owners of the benefits of redevelopment.
0 Initiate public improvement projects to stimulate private investment.
. OBJECTIVE 1.4 LAND USE CONTROLS
0 Introduce "mixed use" oflight industrial, retail, office, service, and residential
development in selected areas of the city.
0 Promote public-private partnerships to assemble, finance and develop projects.
0 Inform, and wherever possible collaborate with, property owners and residents in
prospective project areas.
. OBJECTIVE 1.5 ADMINISTRATIVE
0 Adopt the recommended 2007 Redevelopment Plan, as is or amended, by May
2007.
0 Establish new city staff position(s) to provide needed capacity for
economic/community development, marketing/public relations and grant writing.
0 Establish a Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) for the city and
encompass the maximum amount of property in the city allowable under Florida
Statute.
GOAL IT: QUALITY OF LIFE
. OBJECTIVE 2.1 SLUM AND BLIGHT
0 Encourage upgrading of substandard structures through code enforcement and
financial incentives.
0 Identify, prioritize and eliminate dilapidated and unsafe structures through code
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enrorcement.
0 Eliminate unsanitary and unsightly outside storage conditions through code
enforcement.
. OBJECTIVE 2.2 TRAFFIC CIRCULATION
0 Establish safe, appealing and efficient city-wide pedestrian and bike paths linking
all major activity centers.
0 Work with the Florida Department of Transportation and property owners to
assure appropriate access to State Route (SR) AlA.
0 Minimize the impact of increased traffic circulation on residential areas.
. OBJECTIVE 2.3 PUBLIC FACILITIES
0 Install underground utility lines.
0 Establish a solar energy and alternative fuel program for City facilities and
activities.
0 Provide for storm water management to meet all relevant state requirements.
. OBJECTIVE 2.4 BEAUTIFICATION
0 Evaluate, and if feasible, participate in the national "Main Street" program.
0 Utilize decorative street lighting on AlA, 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.
0 Evaluate, and update if required, the 1995 SR Al A Beautification Plan.
e OBJECTIVE 2.5 ENVIRONMENT
0 Continue to protect, preserve, and procure green space for both active and
passive use.
0 Establish ordinances to protect environmentally sensitive areas, promote beach
and riverside shore preservation, and trees throughout the city.
0 Comply with all Federal, State and local environmental protection standards.
. OBJECTIVE 2.6 RECREATION
0 Acquire Cherie Down Park.
0 Expand existing, and acquire additional, sites that can be developed as
community facilities to be gathering places for special events or recreational
activities.
0 Establish ordinances to provide for a beach patrol.
. OBJECTIVE 2.7 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
0 Establish standards to provide for visual consistency of business/commercial
structures and signage in the redevelopment area.
0 Establish appropriate ordinances to identify, protect and preserve historic
structures.
. OBJECTIVE 2.8 CULTURAL ENRICHMENT
0 Develop a vision and strategic plan for cultural development in the city.
0 Develop a private and corporate fund-raising program to support cultural
development.
0 Acquire art appropriate for streetscape and other public display through private
donations.
. OBJECTIVE 1.3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
0 Identify potential projects for both public and private funding.
0 Inform property owners of the benefits of redevelopment.
0 Initiate public improvement projects to stimulate private investment.
. O~CTIVE 1.4 LAND USE CONTROLS .)
( 0 Introduce "mixed use" of light industrial, retail, office, service, and residential /
'"'- development in selected areas of the city.
0 Promote public-private partnerships to assemble, finance and develop projects.
0 Inform, and wherever possible collaborate with, property owners and residents in
prospective project areas.
. OBJECTIVE 1.5 ADMINISTRATIVE
0 Adopt the recommended 2007 Redevelopment Plan, as is or amended, by May
2007.
0 Establish new city staff position(s) to provide needed capacity for
economic/community development, marketing/public relations and grant writing.
0 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
0 Encourage upgrading of substandard structures through code enforcement and
financial incentives.
0 Identify, prioritize and eliminate dilapidated and unsafe structures through code
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emorcemem.
0 Eliminate unsanitary and unsightly outside storage conditions through code
enforcement.
. OBJECTIVE 2.2 TRAFFIC CIRCULATION
0 Establish safe, appealing and efficient city-wide pedestrian and bike paths linking
all major acti vity centers.
0 Work with the Florida Department of Transportation and property owners to
assure appropriate access to State Route (SR) AlA.
0 Minimize the impact of increased traffic circulation on residential areas.
. OBJECTIVE 2.3 PUBLIC FACILITIES
0 Install underground utility lines.
0 Establish a solar energy and alternative fuel program for City facilities and
activities.
0 Provide for storm water management to meet all relevant state requirements.
for the redevelopment area.
In 2005, 106 acres have been identified as vacant undeveloped commercial land.
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 private sector,
including interested property owners within the redevelopment area, for Lhe purpose
of understanding the mutual benefits of proposed redevelopment projects.
Policy 1.3.2. Identify potential projects within the redevelopment area for both 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
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 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 govemment center, add a chapter
of the chamber of commerce to encourage efficiency and diversity of services, and
promote EDC presence.
Policy 1.3.7. Develop a Cape C~T1aver;:ll Welcome Center to provide infonnation,
historical background and possibly exterior sculpture related to the City's "Brand."
Policy 1.3.8. Develop a City-wide wireless system as a technological foundation for
the business community for public access in the fu ture / proposed community
cen teL
Obiective
Objective 1.4 - Land Use Controls
Establish a land use pattem 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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Q~'1d Development Regulations should be .conslsten_t_ ~th :urrent and proposed ~
growth patterns or cons>dered for rev>swn. f'.dopt by LU ie, a downtown overlay zone )
(see defimuon) for the downtown or commerCIal core WIth specific 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
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations.
Policy 1.4.2. Promote partnerships between the public and private sectors, including
interested property owners for the purpose of property assemblage, financing, and
the construction of projects recommended within the redevelopment plan, as well as
others deemed to have public purpose.
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( Policy 1.4.3. To increase value, create a mixed use and a diversity of light industrial, )
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 exhibiting desirable site
development techniques and providing desired amenities.
Policy 1.4.5. lncent the consolidation of small parcels of land into parcels of
adequate size to encourage new construction and stable and consistent growth.
Objective
Objective 1.5 - Administrative
Establish the administrative and financial mechanisms necessary to achieve the
goals and objectives of the City of Cape Canaveral Redevelopment Plan.
Policies
Policy 1.5.1. Establish a Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA - see defmition).
Policy 1.5.2. Create new staff positions for Economic Development, Public Relations,
Marketing and Gratlt Vlriting.
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 "Brandn 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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Appendix
DEFINITIONS
Comprehensive Plan - From the 1985 Growth Management Act, Chapter 163, 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 fu ture land use element, traffic circulation element,
conservation element, parks and recreation element, intergovernmental coordination
element, housing element and capital improvements element. Every seven ye~rs the
statute requires an update to the comprehensive plan elements entitled the EAR or
Evaluation a,."t}d .l~l.ppraisa1 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 by
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.
Communi tv 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 t..he L.T1Crement L1}at is put LT'J.to a trllst fund to be used for redevelopl11erlt 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. '--~
~ CJfwntown Overlay Zone - An identified City Center area characterized by mixed US~
development with residential and commercial uses.
Redevelopmen t- (163.340, F.S. Definitions) - 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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