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FG
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM,
FLORIDA ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2020 AT 8:30 A.M., IN THE WILLIAM F.
KOCH, JR. COMMISSION CHAMBERS OF THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF
STREAM, FLORIDA.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Smith called the meeting to order at 8:30 A.M.
II. ROLL CALL
Present and Thomas Smith Chairman
Participating: Bob Dockerty Board Member
Curtiss Roach Board Member
Jorgette Smith Board Member
Also Present &
Participating:
Absent w/notice
Gregory Dunham
Edward Nazzaro
Rita Taylor
Malcolm Murphy
Amanda Jones
Town Manager
Staff Attorney
Town Clerk
Vice Chairman
Alternate Board Member
III. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING 10-22-2020
Board Member Roach made a motion, and Board Member Dockerty
seconded the motion, to approve the minutes of October 22, 2020 and all
voted AYE at roll call.
IV. ADDITIONS, WITHDRAWALS, DEFERRALS, ARRANGEMENT OF AGENDA ITEMS
There were none.
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Meeting Dates
1. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing
a. December 17, 2020 at 8:30 A.M.
b. January 28, 2021 at 8:30 A.M.
c. February 25, 2021 at 8:30 A.M.
d. March 25, 2021 at 8:30 A.M.
e. April 22, 2021 at 8:30 A.M.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Applications for Development Approval
1. Applications for Development Approval
1. 3247 Polo Drive (CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 22, 2020)
a. Declaration of Ex-Parte Communication
Chairman Smith stated that he had spoken to Town Staff
regarding this application.
b. Administer Oaths
Town Clerk Taylor swore in Fredy Polania and Carol
Perez.
c. An application submitted by Fredy Polania of Randall
Stofft Architects, as Agent for John Zessin, owner of
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the property located at 3247 Polo Drive, Gulf Stream,
Florida which is legally described as Lot 3, Replat of
Part of Gulf Stream Properties.
(1) DEMOLITION PERMIT to demolish the existing
buildings.
(2) LAND CLEARING PERMIT to prepare the property
for the new construction.
(3) SPECIAL EXCEPTION to permit roof projections
that exceed the maximum Floor Area Ratio.
(4) LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to
permit construction of a 3,820 sq. ft. Gulf
Stream Bermuda style, 2 story single family
dwelling with 2-car garage, pool and lanai.
Chairman Smith asked Mr. Polania if he had
brought the items the Board had asked for at the last meeting to which
Mr. Polania, Architect, stated he had everything with the exception of a
3-D rendering which the owner did not want to spend the money producing.
Mr. Polania then passed out the color samples from Benjamin Moore, the
white slate gray roof tile and example of the bronze frame. Chairman
Smith noted that the colors weren't changed since the last meeting and
Mr. Polania agreed. Chairman Smith asked Town Clerk Taylor if the roof
tile was acceptable in Gulf Stream to which Ms. Taylor answered in the
affirmative. The Board was in agreement that the colors on the
rendering did not match the samples given. Mr. Polania stated it could
be the television screen but noted the color samples he handed out were
the correct colors. Chairman Smith asked if the colors were within the
Town's approved colors and after comparing the color samples with the
Town's color boards, it was decided they were within the scope of colors
permitted in Gulf Stream. Board Member Smith stated that when looking
at the Town Code, bronze window frames were prohibited for Bermuda -style
homes per Section 70-239(c). Chairman Smith added that the sample given
was not a light bronze but very dark. Board Member Roach stated that he
had been advised that this property was back on the market and asked if
that was correct information. Mr. Zessin stated that the property was
relisted from the standpoint if he couldn't build the house he wanted in
Gulf Stream then he would sell the property. He also stated this
wouldn't be the first time Gulf Stream approved bronze windows.
Chairman Smith stated he did not remember approving them in the last
five to ten years on a Bermuda -style home. Mr. Zessin agreed about the
Bermuda -style but stated they were purely bronze windows on the building
he lived in with Amanda Jones at 4001. Town Clerk Taylor stated when
4001 was built, it was not in the Town of Gulf Stream but in the County
and it was annexed in. Chairman Smith added it wasn't approved before
it was annexed and the Code now prohibits bronze windows on a Bermuda -
style home and unless Mr. Zessin was looking for a special exception in
that regard, which the Board wasn't willing to accommodate, then he
suggested Mr. Zessin come back with a new rendering showing different
window frames. Mr. Zessin asked why he should spend $5,000 on a 3-D
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rendering to which Chairman Smith answered that the Board was struggling
with the present rendering not looking like a Bermuda -style home and the
colors were not Bermuda -style colors. Mr. Zessin pointed out that at
the last meeting the architecture was approved and the only thing the
Board needed was colors. Chairman Smith stated they weren't asking to
change the shape or style but the colors on the windows were prohibited.
Board Member Roach thought it was quite a stretch to call it a Bermuda -
style home and thought a lot of leeway was given to the builder and
owner at the last meeting and didn't feel it fit in the neighborhood, to
which the Board was trying to preserve. Board Member Smith stated the
color scheme was more modern.
Ms. Carol Perez, Landscape Architect, brought a color rendering
at the request of the Board and she described in detail the landscape
plan. Chairman Smith asked Mr. Bill Boardman if he had seen the
landscape plan to which Mr. Boardman answered that he had not. Chairman
Smith suggested he stop by Town Hall to see the plan. Mr. Boardman
stated that this property was surrounded by one-story houses. Chairman
Smith stated the landscape architect had attempted to screen the second
story with landscaping, but it may or may not be enough. Mr. Boardman
questioned the three air condition units on his side and asked if
landscaping could help lessen the noise from those to which Ms. Perez
stated there was landscaping around those units and it was good for
buffering. Mr. Boardman gave a dissertation on one-story vs. two-story
homes and if this was something Gulf Stream wanted on Polo Drive with
the 25 homes there and thought the Board should have a discussion on the
future development of Polo Drive. He added that he wouldn't want future
homes to look like this house being presented. Mr. Zessin stated that
if the 25 homes on Polo were to come down and homes like his, which is
progressive Bermuda -style, he thought the neighborhood would be twice as
attractive as it is presently and added that the value of the
neighborhood would go up significantly. Mr. Zessin added that the one-
story homes were falling apart and he wanted to come in and be
progressive with a beautiful home that your kids would want to buy in
the future. Board Member Roach stated someone else may want to come in
and renovate or build a one-story home that was Bermuda -style and fit
well with the neighborhood. Mr. Zessin stated that eventually the
neighborhood would change and one of the Architectural Review Boards
would want the town to be more progressive and it was unfortunate that
it didn't appear to be right now and if his home was going to cause
consternation then he wasn't sure that was the place he wanted to be.
Mr. Zessin questioned whether or not there were bronze windows on other
homes in Gulf Stream. Chairman Smith stated he couldn't remember any in
the last 5-10 years and added there may be bronze windows on a
Mediterranean -style home, but not on a Bermuda -style.
Board Member Roach made a recommendation to deny the application
as it does not conform to the Town Code. Board Member Dockerty seconded
the motion with all voting AYE at roll call.
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VII. Items by Staff
There was none.
VIII. Items by Board Members
There was none.
IX. Public
There was none.
X. Adjournment
Chairman Smith adjourned the meeting at 9:09 A.M.
Renee Basel
Assistant Town Clerk
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NIEMORAI\DUNI
TON 'N OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA
OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
RTTA TAYLOR
DATE: December 11, 2020
TO: Members of the ARPB
RE: Item VI.2.-Application submitted by Cary Glickstein
You have no doubt noticed that there is no supporting material
for this item. There was material submitted and we advertised
this item to be heard on December 17, 2020.
The applicant is amending the application but the ammendment is
not completed as yet. Since we have already advertised the item,
it is necessary to have it recognized at this meeting but we
will be asking at the meeting to have this item on the January
2021 agenda. At that time, all of the amended supporting material
will be in the January packet.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Greg Dunham
Town Manager
FROM: Marty R.A. Minor, AICP
DATE: December 2, 2020
RE
Urban Planning and Design
Landscape Architecture
Communication Graphics
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE TOWN'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN —
TO ADDRESS STATE -MANDATED SEA LEVEL CHANGE REQUIREMENTS
In 2015, the Florida Legislature amended the requirements for local governments to include within
the Coastal Management Elements of their Comprehensive Plan. The requirement, as described in
Section 163.3178 of the Florida Statutes, includes "development and redevelopment principles,
strategies, and engineering solutions that reduce the flood risk in coastal areas which results from
high -tide events, storm surge, flash floods, stormwater runoff, and the related impacts of sea -level
rise."
The amended regulations also state, that "the intent of the Legislature that local government
comprehensive plans restrict development activities where such activities would damage or destroy
coastal resources, and that such plans protect human life and limit public expenditures in areas that
are subject to destruction by natural disaster." The proposed strategies must be consistent with the
policies and programs of the state, region, county and South Florida Water Management District's
(SFWMD) water supply program. To address future sea -level change, local comprehensive plans are
required to address development and redevelopment in the coastal area, including a redevelopment
component outlining the principles to be used in eliminating inappropriate uses or unsafe
development in the coastal areas when opportunities arise.
The Comprehensive Plan update is required to include the six components indicated below in bold.
After each component, a brief analysis and proposed new and amended Comprehensive Plan policies
to address the state requirement. New language has been provided in underline format.
1. Include development and redevelopment principles, strategies, and engineering solutions
that reduce the flood risk in coastal areas which results from high -tide events, storm surge,
flash floods, stormwater runoff, and the related impacts of sea level rise among other
requirements.
To address this requirement, a new policy (Policy 5.1.1.10) within the Coastal Management
elementis proposed to require that sea level change be addressed when changes are proposed
to the Town land use plans and publicly funded infrastructure projects. This policy would allow
the Town to review the latest data when reviewing development plans, especially drainage
and utility plans. Existing Policy 5.1.1.1. is proposed to be amended to include redevelopment
activities in the policy restrictions for development within the coastal area. Adversely -
impacting the Town's stormwater management system will also not be permitted in the
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amended policy. Existing Policy 5.1.10.1 is proposed to be amended to allow for infrastructure
upgrades in the coastal area if the improvements reduce the flood risk within the Town.
New Policy
Policy 5.1.1.10: Applicants seeking Future Land Use amendments and/or rezoning shall
address the impact of sea level change in the analysis, justification and design for their request.
Publicly -funded construction projects shall address sea level change within its design and
analysis.
Amended Policies
Policy 5.1.1.1.: Future development and redevelopment in the coastal area shall not occur
where:
1. Development of fixed structures (e.g., homes, condominiums, hotels, swimming pools)
could reasonably create a future demand for beach nourishment and erosion control
projects, or
2. Evacuation of the island in case of emergency could not occur within acceptable time
periods; or
3. Development would limit existing public access opportunities to beaches or other
publicly owned resources unless an alternate is provided; or
4. Provision of necessary public services (e.g., centralized water and wastewater; solid
waste removal; transportation systems, etc.) would not be available to adequately
serve the development concurrent with need; or
5. Provision of necessary public services to private development could not occur without
increasing costs to mainland residents; or
6. Development or redevelopment of coastal areas that would adversely impact
stormwater management within the Town.
Policy 5.1.10.1.: Public funds shall not be used for infrastructure expansion or
improvements in high —hazard coastal areas unless such funds are necessary to:
a. Provide services to existing development (structures approved for developmentprior to
the implementation of this policy);
b. Provide adequate evacuation in the event of emergency, or
C. Provide for recreational needs and other appropriate water dependent uses.; or
d. Provide reduction of flood risk within the Town.
2. Encourage the use of best practices development and redevelopment principles, strategies,
and engineering solutions that will result in the removal of coastal real property from flood
zone designations established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
The Town's Coastal Management element addresses this concern by provide dune
stabilizations strategies through existing Objective 5.1.4., Policies 5.1.4.1 through 5.1.4.7 and
other policies within the Town's Future Land Use, Conservation and Infrastructure elements.
In addition, the proposed new Policy 5.1.1.10 (above) requires that request for new
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development or redevelopment within the Town address the impact of sea level change in their
application materials and analysis. Policy5.1.6.5. (below) is proposed to be amended to include
the reduction of flood -prone areas in the Town as a requirement for new construction within
designated FEMA flood zones with the town.
Amended Policy
Policy 5.1.6.5.: New development and redevelopment within A and V flood zones as
designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall employ building construction
techniques which are consistent with the requirements of the Federal Emergency
Management Agency Flood Insurance Program and that reduce flood -prone areas in the
Town.
3. Identify site development techniques and best practices that may reduce losses due to
flooding and claims made under flood insurance policies issued in this state.
The proposed new policies and amended policies requires the site plan techniques which may
reduce losses due to flooding associated with new development or redevelopment. As such,
the proposed new policies address this state requirement.
4. Be consistent with, or more stringent than, the flood -resistant construction requirements
in the Florida Building Code and applicable flood plain management regulations set forth in
44 C.F.R. part 60.
To address this requirement, new Policy 5.1.6.8. is proposed that will tie drainage requirements
to the Florida Building Code and applicable federal flood management regulations.
New Policy
Policy 5.1.6.8.: The Town will continue to enforce the Town Code of Ordinances and drainage
requirements. The Town's drainage requirements shall be consistent with, or more stringent
than, the flood -resistance construction requirements within the Florida Building Code and
applicable federal flood management regulations.
5. Require that any construction activities seaward of the coastal construction control lines
established pursuant to section 161.053, Florida Statutes, be consistent with chapter 161,
Florida Statutes.
Existing Policy5.1.4.3. prohibits construction seaward of the coastal construction control line,
unless approved by the State. State review will have to comply with the applicable sections of
the Florida Statutes. As such, this requirement has been addressed.
6. Encourage local governments to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program
Community Rating System administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to
achieve flood insurance premium discounts for their residents
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The National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System is a voluntary program to
encourage community floodplain management activities within the Town. The Town has
several existing goals, objectives and policies within the Coastal Management element which
addresses floodplain management activities, consistent with the Federal Emergency
Management Flood Insurance program. The Town's existing policies meet this state standard.
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Coastal Management Element
Data and Analysis Update
Approximately one-third (1/3) of the Town is located within the identified Coastal
High Hazard Area, as defined by Florida Statutes and identified on the Palm
Beach County Coastal High Hazard Map and the Treasure Coast Regional
Planning Council. As such, the Town's population in this identified area would
have to evacuate if the area is threatened by a Category 1 hurricane or stronger.
As detailed within the Future Land Use Element, the Town is substantially built
out and only minor fluctuations in the resident population is expected during the
next 20 years. As such, there is no significant impact anticipated to the Town's
Hurricane preparedness and evacuation activities.
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Coastal Management Element
XIV. GOALS, OBJECTIVES,AND POLICIES
GOAL 5.1.: THE SOCIAL ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM'S COASTAL AREA
SHALL BE MAINTAINED, AND ENHANCED WHERE FEASIBLE.
Objective 5.1.1.: In accordance with Section 163.3202, F.S., the Town
shall review, and revise where necessary land development regulations
which regulate future development in the coastal area and shoreline uses
in a manner which preserves, protects, or enhances the remaining coastal
area limiting marine resources, vegetation and wildlife habitat.
Policy 5.1.1.1.: Future development and redevelopment in the coastal area
shall not occur where:
1. Development of fixed structures (e.g., homes, condominiums, hotels,
swimming pools) could reasonably create a future demand for beach
nourishment and erosion control projects; or
2. Evacuation of the island in case of emergency could not occur within
acceptable time periods; or
3. Development would limit existing public access opportunities to beaches or
other publicly owned resources unless an alternate is provided; or
4. Provision of necessary public services (e.g., centralized water and
wastewater; solid waste removal; transportation systems, etc.) would not be
available to adequately serve the development concurrent with need; or
5. Provision of necessary public services to private development could not occur
without increasing costs to mainland residents.
6. Development or redevelopment of coastal areas that would adversely impact
stormwater management within the Town.
Policy 5.1.1.2.: Erosion control measures shall be limited to those that do not
interfere with normal littoral processes, sea turtle nesting and hatching activities,
or negatively impact coast natural resources.
Policy 5.1.1.3.: Native vegetation shall be provided in landscaping in the coastal
area.
Policy 5.1.1.4.: The Town shall support techniques for inlet maintenance which
provide for long—term stability through facilitation of normal littoral processes.
Policy 5.1.1.5.: The Town shall require that all new development within the
coastal area remove all nuisance and exotic vegetation.
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Policy 5.1.1.6.: Shoreline alteration and construction which degrades existing
estuarine productivity shall be prohibited unless it provides necessary access to
marine resources, abates serious and significant erosion, and does not
significantly impact water quality or habitat value.
Policy 5.1.1.7.: A natural vegetated buffer adjacent to the Intracoastal
Waterway shall be required of all new developments and major redevelopments.
Policy 5.1.1.8.: The Town discourages the construction of any marinas within its
coastal area; however, if one is proposed, the following criteria shall be used
when reviewing its merit:
1. Preference shall be given to sites which have been legally disturbed or
identified as suitable in a local marina siting plan element, as opposed to
sensitive areas;
2. Non —water dependent uses (such as bait and tackle, restaurants, etc.) shall
be situated on uplands (but not dunes);
3. Marinas shall demonstrate that they have sufficient upland area to
accommodate all needed utilities and marina support facilities;
4. Docking facilities shall only be approved which require minimal or no dredging
and/or filling to provide access by canal, channel, or road;
5. Marina basins shall only be approved when the locations have adequate
depths to accommodate the proposed boat use;
6. Dock and decking design and construction shall ensure light penetration
sufficient to support existing shallow water habitats;
7. Sewer pump —out service shall be made available at all marinas capable of
servicing or accepting boats inhabited overnight or boats which require
pump —out service;
8. In the event marina fueling facilities are developed, adequate and effective
measures shall be taken to prevent contamination of area waters from
spillage or storage tank leakage; and
9. Prior to operation of marina fueling facilities, the developer shall concurrently
submit to the Town a copy of the application for a terminal facility and the
applicable portion of the DNR "Florida Coastal Pollutant Spill Contingency
Plan". The plan shall describe the methods of fuel storage, personnel training,
methods to be used to dispense fuel, and all the procedures, methods,
materials and emergency response contractors to be used in the event of a
Spill.
10. Marina and appurtenant upland area shall be compatible with the Future Land
Use Map and applicable land developments regulations in terms of the
types of intensities of uses that are permitted.
11. Landscape buffers and setbacks shall be required to mitigate impacts upon
adjacent land uses.
12. Marinas shall include a hurricane contingency plan which shall include those
methods to be taken to secure property and facilities at the marina, the
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time period necessary to complete the preparation and the safe evacuation
of all marina personnel and those who rent or own space at the marina.
13. Marinas shall identify which docking facilities are to be rented and which are
to be sold. Areas available to the public shall be identified and maintained
as such.
14.All applications for marinas shall include a market study indicating the need,
market area, and user profile of the manna and which shall include
projected costs and revenues providing the economic feasibility of the
manna.
Policy 5.1.1.9.: The Town recommends that the South Lake Worth Inlet District
continues the use of the sand transfer pump.
Policy 5.1.1.10: Applicants seeking Future Land Use amendments and/or
rezoning shall address the impact of sea level change in the analysis, justification
and design for their request. Publicly -funded construction projects shall address
sea level change within its design and analysis.
Objective 5.1.2.: In accordance with Section 163.3202, F.S., the Town
shall review, and revise where necessary, provided for the protection of
species with special status.
Policy 5.1.2.1.: Beach renourishment projects shall protect sea turtle nesting
areas by limiting construction in such areas to winter and spring months, or by
collecting eggs from the nests, incubating them, and releasing the hatchlings.
Policy 5.1.2.2.: In order to protect gopher tortoises and indigo snakes, the use
of toxic substances poured into burrows to destroy rattlesnakes shall be
prohibited.
Policy 5.1.2.3.: The Town shall periodically review boat speeds in the
Instracoastal Waterway with the U.S. Coast Guard of Florida Marina Patrol to
ensure manatees are adequately protected.
Policy 5.1.2.4.: The Town shall require that all new development east of State
Road A-1—A to receive site plan review approval and that the natural vegetation
in this area not be destroyed beyond the minimum necessary to accommodate
the proposed development.
Policy 5.1.2.5.: The Town shall require that development of the FIND property
to receive site plan review approval and that the native vegetation on the
property not be disturbed beyond the minimum necessary to accommodate the
proposed development.
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Policy 5.1.2.6.: The Town shall determine the best public use for the Town —
owned property located on Hidden Harbor Road. Any development of the site
shall maintain a majority of the native vegetation.
Objective 5.1.3.: In accordance with Section 163.3202, F.S., the Town
shall review, and revise where necessary, land development regulations
which provide for the maintenance or improvement of water quality in the
Intracoastal Waterway (ICWW).
Policy 5.1.3.1.: The Town shall maintain its current drainage standards for
new development and redevelopment for the on -site retention for a 24-hour, 3-
year storm event.
Policy 5.1.3.2.: The Town shall maintain or strengthen existing ordinances
which prohibit the location of retention areas above septic drainfields.
Policy 5.1.3.3.: In accordance with Section 163.3202, F.S., the Town shall
review, and revise where necessary, open area setbacks shall be required
adjacent to the ICWW.
Policy 5.1.3.4.: No structures which constrict water circulation in the ICWW
shall be permitted.
Policy 5.1.3.5.: In order to reduce non —point source pollutant loading's and
improve the functioning of the Town's drainage system, dumping of debris of any
kind, including yard clippings and trimmings, into drainage ditches, stormwater
control structures, and the ICWW shall be prohibited.
Policy 5.1.3.6.: In order to reduce the impact of effluent from sewage treatment
plants on the Atlantic Ocean or ICWW, sewage treatment facilities and septic
tanks with a history of treatment standards violations or failures shall have
highest priority in connecting to new or improved facilities.
Objective 5.1.4.: In accordance with Section 163.3202, the Town shall
review, and revise where necessary, land development regulations which
incorporate alternate methods of shoreline stabilization, other than
seawalls, and which protect beach and dune systems.
Policy 5.1.4.1.: Stabilization methods using native vegetation in conjunction with
geotextiles or geogrids shall be given preference over rip —rap where practical.
Policy 5.1.4.2.: Rip —rap, if used, will only be placed on uplands unless approved
as habitat improvement by the DNR, DER, and COE.
Policy 5.1.4.3.: Construction seaward of the coastal construction control line
shall be prohibited, including construction of coastal or shore protection
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structures, except as approved by the state and for public access or resource
restoration purposes.
Policy 5.1.4.4.: Vehicular traffic on the beach and on primary dunes shall be
prohibited.
Policy 5.1.4.5.: The Town shall support beach renourishment projects
recommended by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and will act as local
sponsor if necessary.
Policy 5.1.4.6.: The Town shall encourage the Florida Department of Natural
Resources to re—establish the coastal construction control line every five years.
Policy 5.1.4.7.: All development east of State Road A-1—A shall limit regrading
of natural slopes to the minimum necessary to accommodate the proposed
development.
Objective 5.1.5.: The Town shall not experience a loss of historic
resources on town —owned property, and/state development regulations
providing for the protection, preservation and reuse of public and private
historic resources.
Policy 5.1.5.1.: As an alternative to preserving historic or archaeological sites,
the owner may allow excavation of the site by the Division of Historic Resources
or their approved alternate prior to development. Should a site be scientifically
excavated, then development may proceed without preserving the site.
Policy 5.1.5.2.: In the case of historic or archaeological sites, vegetation
removal shall not be permitted unless the vegetation to be removed is a part of
the bona fide scientific excavation, or is a part of an approved development plan.
Policy 5.1.5.3.: The Town shall accept donations of historic or archaeological
sites.
Policy 5.1.5.4.: The Town shall draft a local historic preservation ordinance,
which will identify applicable properties and regulations regarding the
development or redevelopment of the site.
Objective 5.1.6.: In accordance with Section 163.3202, F.S., the Town
shall review, and revise where necessary, land development regulations
which ensure that building and development activities are carried out in a
manner which minimizes the danger to life and property from hurricanes
and floods and which direct population away from coastal high hazard
areas.
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Policy 5.1.6.1.: All areas of the Town located below the elevation of the
category 1 storm surge line as established by a Sea, Lake, and Overland Surge
from Hurricanes (SLOSH) computerized storm surge model shall be designated
as a Coastal High -Hazard Area.
Policy 5.1.6.2.: New sanitary sewer facilities in the hurricane vulnerability zone
shall be flood —proofed to prevent inflow, and new septic tanks shall be fitted with
back flow preventers.
Policy 5.1.6.3.: Town —funded or supported public facilities shall not be built in
the coastal high —hazard area, unless the facility is for public access, resource
restoration, or required to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of its residents.
Policy 5.1.6.4.: The Town shall cooperate with surrounding local governments
to provide immediate response to post —hurricane situations.
Policy 5.1.6.5.: New development and redevelopment within A and V flood
zones as designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall
employ building construction techniques which are consistent with the
requirements of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance
Program and that reduce flood -prone areas in the Town.
Policy 5.1.6.6.: Land use intensities within the coastal area shall be consistent
with:
a. Directing population away from Coastal high hazard areas;
b. The Future Land Use Element and Map;
c. The hazard mitigation annex of the local peacetime emergency
management plan and the Treasure Coast Hurricane Evacuation Study;
d. Vested development rights;
e. Those which maintain an acceptable time period for emergency
evacuation; and
f. The goals, objectives and policies of this element and the Conservation
Element concerning the protection and preservation of natural resources.
Policy 5.1.6.7.: The Town public works department shall institute an annual
pre —hurricane tree trimming program in which a survey of wind thrown hazards is
conducted and appropriate trees are removed or trimmed which are in public
property.
Policy 5.1.6.8.: The Town will continue to enforce the Town Code of Ordinances
and drainage requirements. The Town's drainage requirements shall be
consistent with, or more stringent than, the flood -resistance construction
requirements within the Florida Building Code and applicable federal flood
management regulations.
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Objective 5.1.7.: The Town shall cooperate with the county to maintain
county/regional desired hurricane evacuation times.
Policy 5.1.7.1.: The Town shall coordinate all hurricane evacuations with the
county and adjacent municipalities.
Policy 5.1.7.2.: The Town shall revisit the hurricane evacuation with the county
and adjacent municipalities after the event.
Policy 5.1.7.3.: The Town shall encourage all residents to evacuate immediately
once an evacuation order is issued.
Policy 5.1.7.4.: The Town shall continue to annually notify residents of
hurricane evacuation procedures and shelters and procedures for those with
special needs such as the handicapped and the infirmed.
Policy 5.1.7.5.: The Town shall continue to curtail future population growth
through the limiting of lands available for high density development.
Objective 5.1.8.: The Town shall immediately respond to post —hurricane
situations through the implementation of post —disaster response and
redevelopment plans.
Policy 5.1.8.1.: The Town's disaster recovery plan shall comply with the policies
under this objective, and shall contain step—by—step details for post —disaster
recovery operations.
Policy 5.1.8.2.: After a hurricane, but prior to re—entry of the population to
evacuated areas, the Town Commission shall meet to hear preliminary damage
assessments, appoint a Recovery Task Force, and consider a temporary
moratorium on building activities not necessary to the public health, safety and
welfare.
Policy 5.1.8.3.: The Emergency Management Team shall include the Town
Manager, Chief of Police, and at —large liaison members to interface with other
jurisdictions. Staff shall be provided by the departments whose directors sit on
the Team. The organization of the Team may be modified by the Town
Commission as required.
Policy 5.1.8.4.: The Recovery Task Force shall: review and decide upon
emergency building permits; coordinate with state and federal officials to prepare
disaster assistance applications; analyze and recommend to the Town
Commission hazard mitigation options including reconstruction or relocation of
damaged public facilities; develop a redevelopment plan; and recommend
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, Local Peacetime Emergency Plan, and
other appropriate policies and procedures.
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Policy 5.1.8.5.: Immediate repair and cleanup actions needed to protect the
public health and safety include repairs to potable water, wastewater, and power
facilities; removal of debris; stabilization or removal of structures about to
collapse; and minimal repairs to make dwellings habitable. These actions shall
receive first priority in permitting decisions. Long—term redevelopment activities
shall be postponed until the Recovery Task Force has completed its tasks.
Policy 5.1.8.6.: If rebuilt, structures which suffer damage in excess of fifty
percent of their appraised value shall be rebuilt to meet all current land
development requirements, if applicable, including those enacted since
construction and structure.
Policy 5.1.8.7.: If any building, with a non -conforming residential density, located
in a residential district is damaged by flood, fire, explosion or other casualty, act
of God, or the public enemy, the buildings may be repaired or reconstructed and
the residential density shall not be increased. The repaired or reconstructed
residential building shall be of a no greater height, no reduction in nonconforming
setbacks and no greater square footage or total living area in existence in the
building prior to the damage, regardless of the extent of the damage.
Reconstructed units shall be subject to the applicable fire and building codes at
the time of the issuance of the building permits for the reconstruction.
Policy 5.1.8.- 8&: Structures which suffer repeated damage to pilings,
foundations, or loadbearing walls shall be required to rebuild landward of their
current location or to modify the structure to delete the areas most prone to
damage.
Policy 5.1.8.99.: Repair or reconstruction of seawalls must utilize the policies of
Objective 7.1.4. of this Comprehensive Plan where possible.
Policy 5.1.8.910.: The Recovery Task Force shall review all interagency
hazard mitigation reports as they are produced and make recommendations for
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan accordingly.
Objective 5.1.9.: The existing level of beach access and supporting
facilities shall be maintained.
Policy 5.1.9.1.: The Town supports the nearby Gulfstream Beach Park and
Delray Municipal Beach and discourages any activity which might limit access to
this park.
Objective 5.1.10.: The level of service standards adopted for the entire
Town is the Capital Improvements Element and other elements of this
Comprehensive Plan shall be applied to the traffic circulation and
infrastructure facilities of the coastal area whenever development orders or
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permits are requested the provision of infrastructure in the coastal area
shall take place in a manner which is financially acceptable, ensures the
health, safety, and welfare of the residents, and limits the use of public
funds in high —hazard coastal areas.
Policy 5.1.10.1.: Public funds shall not be used for infrastructure expansion or
improvements in high —hazard coastal areas unless such funds are necessary to:
a. Provide services to existing development (structures approved for
development prior to the implementation of this policy);
b. Provide adequate evacuation in the event of emergency; of
c. Provide for recreational needs and other appropriate water dependent
uses:; or
d. Provide reduction of flood risk within the Town.
Policy 5.1.10.2.: The level of service standards established elsewhere in this
Comprehensive Plan for traffic circulation, sanitary sewer, solid waste, drainage,
potable water, and recreation are hereby established and adopted for all coastal
area facilities of the same type.
Policy 5.1.10.3.: The level of service standards adopted elsewhere in this
Comprehensive Plan for facilities in the coastal area and the additional standards
under this objective shall be applied whenever development orders or permits
are requested.
Policy 5.1.10.4.: Beach renourishment projects shall meet the following level of
service standards:
Beach fill must include a protective berm high enough to prevent flooding by a
ten—year storm event, and
2. Beach renourishment projects shall have a design life of at least five years.
Policy 5.1.10.5.: All proposed developments east of State Road Al A shall
demonstrate that they will not affect a renourished beach in a manner which
would reduce the level of service provided by the renourished beach.
Policy 5.1.10.6.: New developments which would impact existing facilities by
reducing the level of service below adopted levels, and which are to be built prior
to the availability of scheduled facility improvements shall pay for such impacts or
shall provide their own facilities constructed to agency standards.
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