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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida met in Work Session on Monday, February 12, 2001, at
3:00 P.M. in the City Commission Room, Sanford City Hall, 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present: Mayor-Commissioner Larry A. Dale
Commissioner Whitey Eckstein
Commissioner Velma Williams
Commissioner Brady Lessard
Commissioner Randy Jones
City Manager Anthony VanDerworp
City Clerk Janet R. Dougherty
Absent: City Attorney William L. Colbert
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
Riverwalk and Downtown Revitalization Project consultants.
Chris Smith, Engineering Assistant, briefed the City Commission on today' s schedule and the packet distributed
prior to today's meeting. He reported that the second phase of the CCNA (Competitive Consultant Negotiations Act) requires
that final presentations be given by the teams previously qualified by the preliminary sub-committee for the City of Sanford
Riverwalk and Downtown Revitalization Project. The packet contains an Agenda for Presentations, Qualification Criterion
Worksheets for scoring each of the four presenters, and a final scoring/ranking sheet. Each proposer will have fifteen minutes
to make a presentation, af[er which there will be a fifteen minute question and answer period, after which there will be a ten
minute break for set up by the next presenter.
Mr. Smith introduced the team of Glatting Jackson Kercher Anglin Lopez Rinehart, Inc., which was founded in
1974. The Project Manager is Peter Sechler, Landscape Architect, a 1990 Ohio State graduate who also artended the Harvard '-~
Graduate School of Design in 1996, and will provide the planning and land design for the team. Team members include Gee
& Jensen Engineers Architects Planners, Inc., which will provide civil engineering, SmithGroup JJR, Inc., which has extensive
experience in downtown waterfront projects, and will provide landscape, architecture, and urban design, WBQ Design and
Engineering Inc., has vast experience in parks and streetscapes and will provide full service engineering, Ardaman & Associates,
Inc., and Geodata Consultants, Inc. The Glatting Jackson team believes that Sanford has a rare oppommity in building a
community foundation which a riverwalk can bring.
Mr. Sechler reported he is a senior designer/associate with Glatting Jackson. He and Bill Kercher share a studio
that is specifically focused on planning and designing the public realm. The mission of the group is to work with communities
to determine how to build better places to live, Work, and play for the future.
Mr. Kercher reported that the finn of Glatting Jackson has an expert consultant in every discipline needed to
complete the Riverwalk and Downtown Revitalization Project. Peter Sechler will be the Project Manager and Tim Jackson will
provide expertise in traffic circulation. Jim Jenson is the expert on seawall construction and marina and waterfront development.
The SmithGroup JJR is a renowned firm that has worked on downtown redevelopmerit projects along waterfronts that are very
similar to Sanford. WBQ Design and Engineering worked for FDOT on the Riverwalk. Ardaman & Associates is a soil firm
that is familiar with Sanford and presently serves the City as a general engineering consultant. Geodata Consultants will provide
surveying service, and has already surveyed the seawall. Glatting Jackson presently serves the City as general planning
consultant and has worked for the Zoo and the Orlando Sanford Airport, and is familiar with Sanford's objectives. The team
understands that the City recognizes its assets and the mission is clear: to build a waterfront city, successful and livable to the
residents and businesses. In addition to principal tasks requested, the team added design standards to control prime development
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tO be sure it conforms with the objectives. The City is in a strong regional position to deal with private developers.
Eduard Freer, Principal Designer, SmithGroup JJR, reported that the finn has eight studios and for four decades
has done national and international work. His studio specializes in waterfronts. Having walked and driven along the waterfront
.. and seeing the various individuals utilizing the waterfront, it is evident there is no exclusivity with the waterfront. Previous
planning efforts discussed linkages to the downtown core, park, and neighborhoods, all of which are reflected in the team's
implementation of designs. The balance of environmental quality requires maintaining residency and attracting economic
development. Development opportunities that won't compromise community values and environmental qualities need public
--' participation and public/private partnerships. He showed slides of various revitalization efforts done by his finn. Mr. Freer said
the teem knows how to implement a riverfront multi purpose recreational trail.
John Brazy, Gee & Jenson, reported the firm was founded in 1951 by two retired colonels from the Corps of
Engineers, and that it has grown to be one of the largest engineering finns in the State of Florida, with a lot of experience in
marine design, marinas, and seawalls. He displayed slides of various marina projects done by his firm. There are different
methods of construction that can be provided based on the available funding. The Teng Report and WBQ cost estimates for
the seawall and riverwalk have been reviewed and the proposed budget is considered doable, especially in Phase 1.
Mr. Sechler said in order to achieve success there has to be focus on the public realm through economic,
environmental, and social fairness: parks, livable transportation planning, urban design, and private development. A project in
St. Petersburg brought a zoning change causing new forms of mixed use urban village style development to happen in the grand
central district, which is part of a success story, along with the streetscape. Through work in the public realm, many developers
are worked with through public contracts as well as private contracts. It is important to stay abreast of what developers are
doing and to find ways to engage them and help the City of Sanford build a partnership with developers who do infill work. In-
town neighborhoods come to a retail core that connects to civic features. Opportunity sites that have been noted as well as
principles and strategies outlined are geared around the water~ont, downtown business district, and neighborhoods. Mr. Sechier
showed slides projecting transformation ofthe waterfront into a civic space that can be celebrated. Additionally, there are back
streets that can be developed to provide pedestrian linkages. Associations with developers can create a set up of revitalized
private development that is connected by a quality public realm, which in this case leads directly to the park.
Mr. Sechler said the team is strong in all disciplines, with national and local perspective, and has strong emphasis
on development and building a town. The strong mission orientation on this project is to build the City, holding to the budgets
and schedules.
"' Making reference to one of the slides showing infill development, Commissioner Eckstein asked if it was multi- ~
family residential or stores on the bottom and people living on top. Mr. Sechler said in the literal sense, the slide shows i
Commercial Street and a housing project of town homes or apartments built in an urban style. The block between Commercial
Street and First Street provides a potential opportunity to build the block out with parking in the middie and mixed use and
vertically integrated mixed use. The idea is a mixed use in~ll block with an improved streetscape that leads to a dominant piece
of civic architecture, in this case the park. Mayor Dale said he could see that happening not only to Commercial Street, but to
Second and Third Street, and Sanford Avenue. He said it is no secret that he has pushed strongly for a conference center/hotel.
Sanford, in its heyday, had a downtown hotel. If the City is successful in bringing one to the riverwalk, enhanced with
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recreational activities, it will get this type of development. It is hoped that the First Street area will have luxury flats on top of
retail establishments. It is exactly the type of revitalization that he is looking for, along with enhancement of the marina and the
waterfront. Commissioner Jones said that Celebration has this type of development, and within a hundred yards there is a
concentration of town homes and luxury homes. On the weekends the place comes alive. Mr. Sechler said that First Street is __
the retail anchor and the waterfront is the civic anchor, the place to live is in the middle. There is an incredible opportunity for
downtown redevelopment.
Commissioner Lessard said his concern has been the seawall and asked Mr. Brazy how he anticipates permitting.
Mr. Brazy said that he doesn't see it as a huge problem. Gee & Jenson has vast experience in permitting seawalls, piers, and '
bulkheads; every marine project requires permitting. The firm's coastal department does nothing but permits for marine
structures. As long as the rebuilding of the seawall is planned right and designed right, permitting will not be a big problem. The
proposed time line projects construction beginning by the end of the year, depending upon how and what is done.
Mayor Dale said that with development of a conference center/hotel, there will have to be a substantial amount
of time, effort, understanding, and money put into traffic circulation. Tim Jackson reported that redevelopment will bring new
residents and business, and there needs to be a balance. Parking will need to be provided. You want people to park one time
and walk to the various shops and restaurants, thereby reducing the total amount of parking needed and the total cost for
parking. Mayor Dale said it will be necessary for traffic to circulate in the commercial area rather than spilling into the
downtown historic residential area.
In response to Mayor Dale ' s question regarding how many water front projects the different team members have
worked on that are similar to Sanford's project, Mr. Brazy replied a couple dozen.
Mayor Dale reported that Glatting Jackson is working extensively with the Orlando Sanford Airport in the
planning stage of master planning as well as other projects in Sanford and Seminole County.
Mr. Smith reported the second team will now set up.
Employee of the Month Award for February 2001.
Mayor Dale presented Clarence Graham with the Employee of the Month Award for February 2001.
Continuation of Riverwalk and Downtown Revitalization Project consultants.
Mr. Smith reported the second presenter is Kha Le-Huu/Partners, which was founded in 1986. Mr. Le-Huu has
a masters degree in architecture from the University of Florida, graduating at the top of his class with a 4.0 grade point average
and high honors. Kha Le-Huu/Parmers will provide land planning and design. Team members include the office of Dan Kiley,
Teng & Associates, Professional Engineering Consultants, Real Estate Research Consultants, Lotspeich & Associates, and '
Charles Carlson. Dan Kiley, landscape architect, is internationally recognized and has authored many books on landscape
architecture. He will provide landscape architecture. Mr. Kiley has often been referred to as the dean of American landscape
architecture. He has served on many counsels as one of the most imminent landscape architects, with contributing projects such
as the Washington Mall, the Jefferson Mernorial Arch in St. Louis, and Independence Mall in Philadelphia. Teng & Associates
authored the City's Seawall Assessment Study and will provide the seawall and marina design. The firm has extensive coastal
structural experience. Professional Engineering Consultants has extensive experience with FDOT and will provide civil
engineering. Professional Engineering Consultants' related projects include the West Palm Beach waterfront, the Tenth Street
Overlook in D.C., and Coming Riverside Park in New York. Mr. Le-Huu has a unique approach, involving nature as an integral
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part of his design.
Mr. Kha Le-Huu reported he is the principal of the team. The presentation consists of three main parts: a flavor
of the team and experience, discussion concentrated on the City of Sanford and the riverfront, and a statement of why their team
_. is the best. Mr. Le-Huu gave a slide presentation ofreievant projects, citing projects done by his firm, Teng & Associates, and
Dan Kiley. Sanford has a special sense of place, sitting on the bank of the St. Johns River which is one often designated
American Heritage Rivers. There is tremendous opportunity for the City to become great and there is great potential in the
project. When Henry Sanford founded Sanford there was a vision of it being the New York Harbor of the south. There are
,'-- historical accounts of many steam boats on the river in Sanford, and the same energy and vibrancy is possible with the vision
of the project. The historic downtown commercial and residential district is charming and needs to be reintegrated into the river.
There is a system of vintage parks that have great character that spread throughout the City. There is a way to link them
together with the riverfront. Sanford has the same timeless flamework as Amsterdam, Chicago, and Venice, that is waiting
beneath the surface and needs to be brought out. Inteyating a sense of cohesiveness to urban design is a tremendously exciting
possibility. There is major and minor access to the downtown section and it is anticipated that development will increase. Fort
Mellon Park and vacant land east of it is a dynamo pushing forward to the riverfront. The whole integration of the system opens
tremendous opportunity in terms of urban and sense of community. He can foresee economical opportunities through historical
tours of downtown Sanford and the water~ont, possibly by horse drawn carriage. There is potential for a system on the
waterfront that can create a strong edge. The historical part of the City has great flowering trees that could be integrated into
the waterfront to make an impressive statement. The community should have a connection to the river both physically and
emotionally. He displayed a diagram showing a bird' s eye view of the character of the edge and the access that tie the City to
the water. He showed character sketches of potential waterfront oppommities, both recreational and economical. He suggested
a gateway landmark in Memorial Park that can be visible from I-4. The project has the potential to be a timeless work.
Mr. Le-Huu said the team has the desired experience for the riverwalk; their work speaks for them. Special skills
allow the team to do more with less. The team shares the vision the Commission has for the City. He displayed slides of
comments that past clients have said about the team members' work. It is the philosophy of the team to express the connective
between man and nature and between ourselves and the universe. Mr. Le-Huu hopes to bring this philosophy to the project,
as well as doing the project on time and within budget.
Mayor Dale said that Dan Kiley is a famous landscape architect and asked if he would personally work on the
project if the contract is awarded. Peter Myers, a representative of Mr. Kiley's firm, said he has worked with Mr. Kiley for
--- twelve years and it has been his experience that the unique thing about Mr. Kiley, other than his energy, is his ability to sen in
a place something that others do not see and to draw out of it the character that exists in such a way that it resonates a vibrancy.
Itisanart.
Commissioner Eckstein commented that the firm of Kha Le-Huu centers around Mr. Le-Huu, that even the
"' picture of members of his firm shows him standing apart from his staff; and asked how the team functions with the principal; what
do the team members do. Mr. Le-Huu said the reason each team member wasn't introduced in a specific way was because Mr.
Smith outlined each firm' s expertise and because of the limited time factor. Introduced were Peter Myers, of Dan Kiley' s office,
Craig Patterson, Professional Engineering Consultants, and Bob Iverson, Teng & Associates.
In response to Mayor Dale's question regarding who will be responsible for traffic circulation, Mr. Patterson
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replied he would work with the team to review pedestrian circulation, bLke paths, trails, sidewalks, traffic calming techniques,
etc., but PEC will implement the hard scape, design, layout, and survey.
Commissioner Jones asked what experience the team has regarding traffic circulation and trails. Mr. Patterson
said that two years ago FDOT funding was secured for a preliminmy design of a road that runs parallel to Alafaya Trail in the
City of Oviedo. PEC provided master planning for the Lake Okeechobee scenic trail, and trails and a pier for the City of Mount
Dora. Recent work was done for the City of Orlando along Holovan Road which parallels Orange Avenue around Lake Ivanhoe.
Mr. Le-Huu said his firm designed a project for Brevard County that tied 1,500 acres of coastal land to the length of the County.
His firm also designed a vision plan for park development for the City of Orlando.
Mr. Smith reported the third presenter is Conklin Porter Holmes Engineers, Inc., which was founded in 1963 and
incorporated in 1981. The primary contacts for the firm are Paul Potter, a 1965 University of Iowa graduate with a degree in
civil engineering, and David Gierach, President, a University of Florida graduate with seventeen years of experience in civil
engineering. Ken Steeves is a landscape architect who also graduated from the University of Florida and has a masters degree
from the University of Georgia. CPH will provide land planning and design. The experience plus team includes EDSA, a firm
with strong experience with waterfronts and riverwalks that will lead the waterfront design landscape architecture. Applied
Technology and Management, Inc. has extensive experience with marina and coastal structures and will provide coastal and
water resources engineering. Siemon & Larsen is a planning and land use law firm that will provide community and
redevelopment planning. CPH believes that their team coupled with the experience plus team and the local investment and
location of their firm will bring a result oriented and successful project.
Mr. Porter reported that CPH has long suppotted efforts to improve the downtown and other parts of the City
as well. CPH is actually ready to make a major additional investment in the community by doubling the size of its office building
on Fulton Street. The downtown and revitalization projects afford CPH the opportunity to play a major role in a development
of improvements to revitalize the downtown, spur additional private investment into the commtmity, and increase the job base
in downtown Sanford. A major investment of CPH demonstrates belief in the future of downtown Sanford and the very strong
interest in the project.
CPH proposes to perform the project with a team with undisputed expertise and national experience in shnilar
projects. The project is a combination of many elements which work synergisticaily so that the total will be greater than the sum
of its parts; the various elements are different in nature. CPH is the right choice to lead the team ofprofessionais, has a vital
interest in the success of downtown, and is successful as project managers. For this project CPH has determined all the
necessary types of expertise needed to accomplish the planning and engineering, plus the talent and abilities to bring the goals
and designs to fruition. A team of the finest professionals in the Country has been assembled, for not only the planning and
design of the physical improvements, but also making sure that the program will be carded through to success. In addition to
those finns mentioned by Mr. Smith, the team includes the firm of Angie Brewer & Associates which specializes in obtaining
grants and other funding and financing. CPH' s approach to the plan is a team creativity approach. The overall picture and each
issue will be reviewed as a team with each expert bringing his or her perspective to the table. The thoughts of each individual
feed the imagination Of the others and the old adage of two heads are better than one is proven time and again. The theme of
the presentation is summed up in three simple words: community, opportunity, and success. CPH believes this theme can
summarize the common goal for the community and would like to follow that throughout design and implementation of the
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project. Their approach begins with community and ends with success.
Mr. Porter said he would begin by telling why community is crucial to the process and how the team will work
to help the community capitalize on the opportunities. Bob Dugan, EDSA, will then describe the opportunities that present
,._ themselves and how the team will analyze them in light of the communities' needs to develop a desirable place. Charles Siemon
will then conclude with how to turn the opportunities into success.
Mr. Porter said that City leadership decided that the riverwalk, streetscape, and entry features are good ideas,
and those elements must reflect the personality and desires of the community they serve. The process ofrevitalization has a
'- greater chance of success if it is deductive rather than inductive. An inductive approach will be the placement of the elements
with the expectation that their presence will bring people and private investment dollars. The deductive approach looks at the
community' s interest in the various elements and how improvements can be done to give the community what it wants and needs
and is marketable to private investors. Several techniques will be employed to make sure that the community is well informed
and to learn from the community what it wants. CPH has a deep and sincere interest in the community, with thirty plus years
of living in and working in the community. CPH is accessible to the leadership of the City and to many groups that serve the
citizens of the community. CPH will coordinate the creative interdisciplinary team that will perform the design and provide
implementation and will be the liaison between the team and the community.
Mr. Dugan reported that EDSA believes that oppommity abounds in Sanford to strengthen the planning and
design project to maximize the unique downtown waterfront. Waterfronts have historically been the basis of civilization and
development. Sanford has all the elements in place to give people a stronger relationship with the waterfront. Every waterfront
needs a visual anchor, and Sanford has several: Memorial Park, Fort Mellon Park, and historic fishing and barge piers. The goal
is to make downtown Sanford a waterfront destination to inspire pride and breathe new life into the community and increase
property values. The design vision is based on a public process of design reviews and workshops with the community and City
Staff EDSAhasa~ut~fexperien~ewithcommunityredeve~~pmentpr~gramswithexpertisen~t~niyinwaterfr~nts~butin
land site developments and streetscapes that will connect downtown to the waterfront. In addition, EDSA has a vast amount
of experience in the hospitality and convention industry and is comfortable with the site selection for the hotel/conference center
and will do what is right for Sanford. The streetscapes are important linkages to the waterfront and while there is concern for
traffic as development will increase, there is more concern for creating a rich pedestrian environment. CPH and EDSA have
completed a variety of streetscape projects in a number of communities and are both FDOT cerd~ed: CPH as engineers and
EDSA as landscape architects. Also accomplished are a great number of parks planning: urban, regional, and waterfront. It is
"' important to redevelop Memorial Park and Fort Mellon Park into multi-use parks. The pedestrian system can include sidewalk,
riverwalk and trails and maximum advantage should be taken to make a pedestrian link a linear park. It is important to integrate
existing land use to develop mixed use projects which are critical to Sanford' s downtown becoming successful. Sanford already
has a theme and doesn't need to be reinvented. It is important to be sensitive to capture what is special about Sanford and put
it into detail design.
Charlie Siemon, Siemon & Larsen, reported he is a planner and a planning lawyer. He and his partner are
community redevelopmant consultants who work with public and private sector clients. While their practice is national, for the
last fifteen years their work has been done in Florida. His firm has background in law and planning and design and real estate
development and public and private finance. He works with private developers who are interested in community redevelopment
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on an ongoing basis. His primary strategy is to use public investment to leverage private investment. Successful community
redevelopment is built on the success of attract'rag private investment capital to the particular area, which is what his firm
specializes in. Because he has a strong background in urban design and planning, he makes a significant difference in the
implementation and design process. At present, his firm is involved in four major projects in the State of Florida, two of which --
are major hotel operations. His firm helps people understand the realistic, practical possibilities for community revitalization
and redevelopment. In looking at the possibilities for Sanford, he can imagine a significantly more attractive peninsula. There
is still a major opportunity with the park downtown, the riverfrom is fantastic, the road network is established and the timework
exists to create an attractive desirable community. His finn helps the team understand what it would taketo induce additional "
private investment in those existing improvements. There is tremendous real estate opportunity for imeill and redevelopment.
The City's infrastructure investment in the rivenvalk and seawall is a major undertaking. It is the responsibility of his finn to
develop strategies and tactics to link public investment with private investment. He showed slides of a redevelopment project
his firm worked on for Boca Raton. Within the region, the City has the physical prospects of the waterfront, there is an
opportunity to develop a strategy and leverage to achieve success. Success is measured not by building a great riverwalk but
by attract'rag people to downtown to come and stay to live, work, and play.
Mayor Dale said that although he has never met Mr. Siemon, he is saying the same things the Mayor has been
saying for four years. The Commission believes the assets the City has can be a catalyst for redevelopment.
In response to Commissioner Eckstein's question to Mr. Siemon regarding how long he has known Paul Porter
and the number of projects they have worked on together, he repled six or seven months and no projects.
Commissioner Jones asked Mr. Siemon what type of residential structures are being put in at the Meisner project
in downtown Boca Raton. He replied that the 310 acres designated as a community redevelopmeat agency includes 750
residential units which have been constructed and another 750 are either under construction or awaiting construction.
Commissioner Jones asked Mr. Siemon how he would utilize street access to the lakefront by noah-south streets such as
Palmetto, Mellonidle, and Park Avenues. He replied that his strategy would be to focus on the core downtown to create a
destination, and would make downtown connect through and would organize the north-south roads and streetstaping and land
uses to build those linkages. He would concentrate on bringing those north-south streets to the east-west arrival points that will
start them into the downtown proper. Capacity and operational improvements can be made to calm traffic and focus it on the
desired access ways. It has been his experience that what makes them work is the quality of the destination, not the quality of
the route followed to get to the desflnation.
Commissioner Eckstein asked Mr. Siemon to whom he is referring when he says, "We and our." Mr. Simon
said that he and CPH are of one mind with the project and have discussed a number of matters over the last six or seven months,
however, he is referring to his finn and the number of people he works with on a roufme basis. Commissioner Eckstein asked
Mr. Siemon if he has worked with EDSA and ATM, and he replied, "Yes."
In response to Mayor Dale' s question regarding what ATM specializes in, Mr. Siemon replied that they are
maritime marine engineers.
Commissioner Lessard said he is concerned about hurdles with permitting the seawall repair. Mr. Barnett,
Applied Technology & Management, reported that the finn has worked with a number of communities in the State of Florida,
most recently in the City of FoR Pierce which had a marina in an advanced state of deterioration, an aged facility with an anterior
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basin and fixed wood docks. A design was completed and permitted for replacement of the downtown marina. It has been
completely redeveloped and is being considered for expansion. There are a number of permitting hurdles that must be crossed
but his firm has dealt effectively with the Army Corps of Engineers, Water Management Districts, and the Florida Department
,, of Environmental Protection. The seawail improvement issues are straightforward. The failures exhibited in the project area
are classic in that there is leakage in the old concrete panel joints, soil washouts behind the wall, and rotationai failure of the
individual panels either by failure of the tieback system or due to excessive loss of soil behind the wail and inherent instability.
Mayor Dale asked if areas can be permitted where it gets tight and the riverwalk will be water-ward of the
--- seawall. Mr~Bamettsaidhis~rmispresent~yw~rkingwiththeCity~fChar~est~n~S~uthCar~~ina~t~investigateac~ncept
of pedestrian walkways over the water. The most critical permitting would be with the Water Management District. DEP is
going to be concerned with State water quaiity standards not being violated. It will be a joint coastai permit process where ail
the agencies will have input; it may not be fair to identify the most concerned party issue-wise or a specific regulation.
Commissioner Williams asked for several reasons why CPH should be rated higher than the other presenters, from
a comparative standpoint. Mr. Porter said that CPH has a major investment in the community. This project has a need for a
great diversity oftaient and the plus team assembled are the finest nationaily available professionals.
Mr. Smith reminded the Commission that the worksheet is for scoring the presenters and the finai ranking should
include one number: 1, 2, 3, or 4, and that it should be signed and dated. He thanked the sub-committee who initiaily reviewed
submittai of the originai six teams. The task was hard but the best four were selected.
Mr. Smith reported the fourth presenter is MSI Meyer Bongimo Myers Schmaienberger, which was founded in
1984. Greg Meyer is a registered landscape architect and a 1980 graduate of the University of Florida, and has extensive
experience in waterfront projects. His firm will provide planning, urban design, and landscape architecture. The team consists
of Moffit and Nichol that has vast permitting capability and will provide marina and seawail engineering. Zev Cohen and
Associates have outstanding performance with FDOT and will provide civil engineering. The team believes in a functional and
economic design which will exceed client expectations with a fresh new design.
Keith Meyers introduced team members Greg Meyer, leffMaiyszek, and Curtis Burke. He reported he would
address challenges and opportunities seen for Sanford and redevelopment of the riverwalk and downtown. MSI is a planning,
urban design and landscape architecture firm that has extensive experience in river front projects that have considerable public
investment geared at spawning private development. Slides were shown and an ovendew given of various projects handled by
their firms.
Mr. Malyszek, Moffat & Nichol, reported the firm has ~ years of experience in marinas and seawalls with vast
experience in seawall design and rehabilitation and marina design layout. He reviewed slides of various projects handled by his
firm, including the Three Rivers Stadium as part of the redevelopment of the Pittsburgh waterfront, and the riverwalk behind
McCovey Cove in San Francisco.
Mr. Meyer reported the team believes in an approach to include the City, public and private sector, citizens, and
consultants. There is a rich history in Sanford that needs to be capitalized on to lead the City into an exciting future. Everyone
working together toward a goai with a common vision will make a successful redevelopment for the waterfront.
Mr. Meyers said the team understands the objectives to implement a lot of plans that have been developed over
a period of time. The project goals are indicative of a need to ereate a project that is long range and timeless, holistic, and
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exhibits a reasonable stewardship level for the environment and urban design of Sanford. The team will develop a preliminary
planning program and analysis and conceptual design, which should be considered a strategic plan. There are many key decisions
to be made with respect to the riverwalk and the master plan of the park. Much of the waterfront is in public ownership. There
are a number of opportunity sites which have been identified that are either vacant or underdeveloped. Memorial Park is
symbolic and is used extensively as a fishing pier, but is an appendage that sticks out into the lake, and its cormeetion is fairly
weak. The team thought that although Memorial Park is a great asset and jewel, it needs to be extended back into the City. All
of the former plans discuss reconnecting the commercial core of the town to the lake, however, there needs to be a hierarchy
to those connections; this creates an idea of public investment that generates private investment that can occur on the edges.
There is plenty of width in the street to push Memorial Park down Park Avenue to First Street. It is an opportunity that could
be built without much difficulty and capitalized on. The team considered the thought ofrelocating City Hall to Fort Mellon Park.
City Hall's current location is a prime real estate investment site that could be turned into something that contributes to the
overall commercial core for the town. It sounds radical but it is one idea of many that form the strategies and decisions to be
made that will be critical to Sanford. The riverwalk is fairly static but has the opportunity to become dynamic. In summary, the
opportunities to create a great park, marina, and hotel on the dyerfront are there as well as the notion to create great civic icons
that identify Sanford along the waterfront. Place making is probably one of the most important decisions that will be made; a
place in the minds of people can be developed with the addition of the public improvements being considered.
Commissioner Eckstein stated that the best place to put the conference center/hotel is in Fort Mellon Park because
the park and the hotel can work together to provide avenue of which everyone can be proud and a monument to the City's
future. Mr. Meyers said the conference center/hotel could be sympathetic to the park and he does not consider it to be
inconsistent; they can be designed to coexist. The relocation of City Hall is a planning idea that could be considered in the future.
In response to Mayor Dale' s question if the team looked at where the channel nms close in front of City Hail and
skews out and goes deeper by the park, Mr. Myers said there is room to get the riverwalk in and have a significant piece. The
fishing pier is a great opportunity. All of the prior studies discussed the notion of a type offcon out into the lake. The greatest
opportunity for an icon would be to take a wooden pier into the lake beyond Memorial Park.
In response to Commissioner Lessard' s question if the permitting of Three Rivers Stadium was easy and bought
into by the community, Mr. Meyers said, "Yes." Commissioner Lessard also asked about the challenges faced with the seawall
regarding rehabilitating Marjorie Park in Tampa. Mr. Malyszek said the project is underway and there is a cost issue of
replacement versus rehabilitation. The seawall along the channel is failing due to increasing drudge steps that is undermining
the wall. In response to Commissioner Lessard' s question whether Sanford' s seawall would require rehabilitation rather than
a major work effort, Mr. Malyszek said he would recommend rehabilitation, although some areas will require replacement.
Commissioner Jones asked if the team designed Cocoa Village. Mr. Meyers said the Whitley Marina project
dealt with the town core of the City of Cocoa Beach; Cocoa Village already existed. Commissioner Jones noted that in his
travels, every place that has a riverwalk, lakefront, or water~ont type of experience has a major green space that is used for a
focal point, and asked if that was the experience of the team. Mr. Myer said yes, and that is why the idea of pushing Memorial
Park down Park Avenue toward First Street was intriguing. It would make a connection to the town center and would provide
the urban framework and help be a catalyst for growth along the corridor.
Mayor Dale said if you have green space just forthe sake of green space but you don't have a catalyst that brings
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the kind of investment that has been discussed, then what good is done by the green space. ]Mr. Myers said that Memorial Park
is a great too] but is underdeveloped, but considering its location and relationship to Park Avenue, it is an incredible asset. Fort
Mellon Park is also an incredible asset as a green space, although its location is not as terrific as Memorial Park. Communities
,._ that have green space along a waterfront provide a significant real estate investment. Residential people and commercial people
want to build sites where there is green space. Mayor Dale said that with the development of the conference center/hotel,
approximately seven acres of park will be enhanced and taken into the lake, as the riverwalk is built.
In response to Commissioner Jones' question regarding a rough estimate of when construction could begin, Mr,
"- Malyszek said it would take six months to secure permitting for the seawall.
Commissioner Williams asked if the teara's design addressed water rising above the seawall. Mr. Maiyszek said
the design ~fthe seawa~~ w~u~d encompass the hydr~stati~ pressures in areas where there are extreme tidai eveuts. The biggest
issue of the seawall would be the deanup of over topping waters.
The presentations were concluded.
City Manager VanDerworp reported the Commission should complete the final ranking page of the book and
turn it in to the City Clerk who will then collate them and report the ranking, after which he will report to the Commission and
will begin negotiating with the number one ranked firm.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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Attest:
City Clerk
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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida met in Regular Meeting on Monday, February 12, 2001,
at 7:00 P.M. in the City Commission Room, City Hall, 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present: Mayor-Commissioner Larry A. Dale
Commissioner Whitey Eckstein
Commissioner Velma H. Williams
Commissioner Brady Lessard
Commissioner Randy Jones
Assistant City Attorney Katherine Reisehmann
City Manager Anthony VanDerworp
City Clerk Janet R. Dougheny
Absent: City Attorney William L. Colbert
The Chairman eailed the meeting to order.
Presentation of "Distinguished Corporate Citizen Award."
Mayor Dale presented the '~)istinguished Corporate Citizen Award" and a key to the City to Mr. John A.
Willjams, President, Wayne Denseh, Inc.
Citizen participation.
Millard Hunt, 801 E. 2nd Street, reported that regarding Agenda Item C-1, the correct spelling is Lake "Carola,"
not Lake '~Corolla." He also reported that in candidate interviews and meetings, no candidate defended a hotel/conference center
being developed in Fort Mellon Park. He suggested that because a hotel/conference center in Fort Mellon Park does not seem
to be a viable issue to any of the candidates, that this Commission should not act on a contract with any of the firms interviewed
this afternoon but should leave it up to the succeeding Commission, which will be different by one or more members.
Doreen Freeman, 705 Mellonville Avenue, reported that she was impressed with the last group's presentation ""'
and the idea of exIending Memorial Park down Park Avenue, like Fernandina Beach; also, it is an interesting concept to move
City Hall to Fort Mellon Park. She also reported the area that should be public paricing on the street in front of the old Fire
Station on Palmetto Avenue is marked '~tow away zone" and asked if this is legal. Commissioner Eckstein reported the old Fire
Station was converted to a house by Barbara Farell. Mayor Dale reported it would not be legal if Ms. Fartell did it on her own,
and the City Manager will check into it.
James Lee, 309 W. Orange Street, reported he is speaking for Marveen Kelly, and asked that the City Attorney
explain to the audience the criteria for speaking at tonight' s meeting regarding agenda items previously addressed at the Planning
and Zoning Moetiags. Commissioner Lessard reported that Mr. Lee is referring to Public hearing Items 5.A. and B. Mayor Dale
:~*eported those are public hearings and Mr. Lee could address them at that time.
Nell Snow, 176 Woodridge Trail, reported that in the presentations this afternoon she heard no mention of space
being reserved in Memorial Park for the monument to our military people. She requested confirmation and endorsement, tonight,
on the record, that the space will be reserved for the monument and that it will go forward. Mayor Dale reported he endorses
it, does not believe that it conflicts with anything said today or what goes forward with the park, he is fully committed to it being
there andhe does not believe there are any objections among Staff or the Commission regarding that. (No objections stated.) --~
Bates Reed reported that each of the presenters did an excellent job; he was very impressed. He stated his
opinions of the four: Glatting Jackson Kircher did some extraordinary work in doing the renderings they presented, which took
a lot of expense and time; they might be a fairly cost effective company to work with. Kha Le-Huu has done a lot of international
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work which is extremely enticing and is very relative to traditional cities and they have a lot of experience in the historical area
which some of the other companies may not; not only do they have a lot of technical information, they also bring a lot of the
spiritual side on what a community has to do when it develops on a spiritual side; he was really favorable of them even though
they may be a little more expensive down the road than any of the others. [Commissioner Jones briefly le~ the meeting.] CPH
Engineers has excellent public/private relationships for getting private dollars to help build the waterfront community, hotel, etc.
They were the most technical company here today, but he did not see them stress the community or spiritual side that the first
two companies presented. He liked the fourth company' s idea of extending Memorial Park down Park Avenue, which would
open up a lot more retail down Park Avenue, right into the First Street corridor, which might happen more quickly in
development for retail and housing. Mother advantage might be more private investors. [Commissioner Jones returned.]
Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 3620 to consider closing. vacating. and abandoning the westerly
424.88 feet of the unnamed fight-of-way lying between McCracken Road and Academy Avenue and between Airport
Boulevard and Persimmon Avenue. reserving same as utility and drainage easement: City of Sanford, applicant.
Recommended by the Plans Review Committee, the Director of Engineering & Planning, and the City Manager. Ad published
January 28, 2001, property owners notified January 29, 2001, property posted January 29, 2001.
Ordinance No. 3620 was read by title. Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those persons
present to speak for, or in opposition to, Ordinance No. 3620. Mary Jo Smith, 120 Academy Avenue, reported she objects to
the vacate because in addition to Academy Avenue, she has used McCracken Road as a back entry to her home for the last thirty-
three years.
Thomas Watson, Bethune Circle, part of the Academy Manor Association, reported his concerns regard the
turning lane onto Bob Thomas Circle from Airport Boulevard, and that Academy Manor as a whole has been slowly closed in
due to development. The only way to exit from Academy Manor is Airport Boulevard. He asked fithere is a possibility of
having another exit if this one is taken away.
Mayor Dale said that this one doesn't go through, that part of it was previously vacated, and flit serves any lots,
it would have to be the first six lots. City Manager VartDerworp reported that Airport Boulevard is being realigned to the west
over to Bevier Road and most of the collector traffic will be taken off the existing Airport Boulevard.
Commissioner Williams said a street at the back of Academy Manor that connects to 16th Street was closed off
at the railroad tracks, and suggested the Commission could consider reopening the street to allow another exit from the
subdivision. Mayor Dale said that Staff would review it and report to the Commission, but it is a separate item and wouldn't
be considered tonight.
Mayor Dale said the Land Development Regulations prohibit double frontage lots, thus the recommendation by
Staff is to vacate the road. Commissioner Eckstein reported that he and Bob Thomas tried many years ago to have a traffic light
placed at Airport Boulevard and what is now known as Bob Thomas Circle, but the County denied the request. Commissioner
Williams said she has also discussed this issue with the County and was told the traffic study didn't justify placing a light at that
location. She also said there is a lef~ turn lane for the benefit of the truss plant but not Academy Manor, and it needs to be
addressed.
Tom Ball, 213 Shady Oaks Circle, Lake Mary, reported that the lady who spoke first saying that she utilizes that
as an exit must have been referring to Smith Road that rims north and south to McCracken Road, because the portion of the road
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being requested to vacate is dosed off with barbed wire fence and a cabled gate. He owns the property abutting the north side
of the portion of the unnamed street that is being requested to vacate and has been maintaining and cleaning the unimproved
right-of-way.
Mayor Dale asked how you get to Smith Road from Academy Manor without crossing private lots. Mr. Watson
said that Smith Road runs south to McCracken Road and you can turn left onto an unopened but accessible road that runs
parallel to the railroad track. Prior to the Ugly Duckling building being built, residents who live at the back of Academy Manor
used that access. Bruce Scott explained there is access to McCracken Road through the back of Academy Manor at the end
of Tuskegee. Mayor Dale said there is no right-of°way to access the unnamed street from Smith Road and that private property
has been used. The request is to close the remaining portion of the unnamed street, not Smith Road.
Doreen Fmaman, 705 Mellonvale Avenue, asked why the City is the applicant of this request. Mayor Dale said
the City isn't the applicant, that there is a typographical error on the Agenda, the applicants are T. B. Ball and Sun Bank.
Commissioner Jones moved on the first reading of Ordinance No. 3620, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORID& CLOSING, VACATING, AND
ABANDONING THE WESTERLY 424.88 FEET OF THE UNNAMED RIGHT-OF-WAY
LYING BETWEEN MCCRACKEN ROAD AND ACADEMY AVENUE AND BETWEEN
AIRPORT BOULEVARD AND PERSIMMON AVENUE; RESERVING A DRAINAGE AND
UTILITY EASEMENT OVER THE ENTIRE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE MAINTENANCE
OF EXISTING AND FUTURE UTILITIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,
CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Mayor Dale said that Commissioner Williams will get with Staff to discuss another access to Academy Manor
and will report to the Commission.
Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 3621 to consider dosing, vacating. and abandoning Meisch Road
lying between Narcissus Avenue and First Street and between Kennel Road and Rand Yard Road; B. K. Godwin, HI,
PBS&J, apphcant. Recommended by the Plans Review Committee, the Director of Engineering & Planning, and the City
Manager. Ad published January 28, 2001, property owners notified January 29, 2001, property posted January 26, 2001.
Ordinance No. 3621 was read by title. Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those persons
present to speak for, or in opposition to, Ordinance No. 3621. Tom Usler, with office at 236 Pasadena Place, Orlando,
representing the Catholic Diocese, reported the property is part of a Catholic High School and All Souls Catholic Church that
is planned to relocate to the property. Also present is Erin Degutis, Project Engineer, PBS&J, to answer questions of the
Commission. Also present is Attorney Albert Bustamante, and Tom Ball, majority property owner.
Tom Bail said that he spoke with Lyle Burke today and faxed to him the language in the Development Order,
and he has no problem with it.
Commissioner Lessard moved on the first reading of ot~d~hance No. 3621, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, CLOSING, VACATING, ~
ABANDONING MEISCH ROAD LYING BETWEEN NARCISSUS AVENUE AND F~:
STREET AND BETWEEN KENNEL ROAD AND RAND YARD ROAD; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carded by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 3622 to consider dosing, vacating, and abandoning Narcissus Avenue
lying between Rand Yard Road and First Street and between Kennel Road and Rand Yard Road. retaining same as
a utility easement: with conditions: B. K. Godwin, III, PBS&J, applicant. Recommended by the Plans Review Committee,
the Director of Engineering & Planning and the City Manager. Ad published January 28, 2001, property owners notified
January 29, 2001, property posted January 26, 2001.
Ordinance No. 3622 was read by title. Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those persons
present to speak for, or in opposition to, Ordinance No. 3622. City Manager VanDerworp reported there is a revised
Development Order associated with this ordinance; Item (3)(d) said that Narcissus Avenue will be open to the public until it is
closed off and a cul-de-sac is constructed per City standards at the dead end portion of Narcissus; a dedication of right_of_way
for the access to the City by All Souls; ingress and egress easement on Narcissus Avenue shall remain open to the public until
one or more of three alternatives occur regarding access to the remaining portion of Narcissus Avenue.
City Manager VanDenvorp reported that Regular Item #15 regards approval of a traffic network which includes
Kennel Road, White Cedar Road and Airport Boulevard.
City Manager VanDenvorp reported that the Catholic Church is providing additional right-of-way along Rand
Yard Road on the entire eastern side of the property for the future Airport Boulevard extension. He has been in contact with
Mr. Kelley's representative and the Development Order language has been approved. Mr. Ball indicated he has been in touch
with Mr. Burke. The City Manager received a call from Mr. Behrens today who is opposed to the vacate unless the Cathobo
Church participates in the improvements to Kennel Road. Also, he spoke with the County today and will be receiving a letter
from Jerry McCollum regarding the County having no objection to the vacate.
Mr. Usler said there is one correction that needs to be made to the Development Order to reflect the "Diocese
of Orlando" instead of "All Souls Catholic Church."
Mr. Ball reported he spoke with Mr. Behrens and tried to reassure him that in order for the area of Rand Yard
Road to be developed, there are necessary road improvements and none of the improvements are going to occur without the
road improvements. Mr. Behrens property is located halfway between N. White Cedar and C-15, on the dirt road portion of
Narcissus Avenue, about a half mile west of the site. Burke Farms is a ten-acre block considered to be the southwest comer
of N. Kennel Road and Narcissus Avenue. Because Mr. Burke is in the sod business, tractor trailers and oversize equipment
have to be able access his property. He is satisfied with the language of the Development Order.
Commissioner Eckstein moved on the first reading of Ordinance No. 3622, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORID& CLOSING, VACATING, AND
ABANDONING NARCISSUS AVENUE LYING BETWEEN RAND YARD ROAD AND
FIRST STREET AND BETWEEN KENNEL ROAD AND RAND YARD ROAD IN THE
CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, RESERVING A UTILITY EASEMENT OVER THE
ENTIRE RIGHT-OF-WAY AND A CITY INGRESS AND EGRESS EASEMENT FOR
PUBLIC ACCESS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carded by vote of the Commission as follows:
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Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Public heating and second reading of Ordinance No. 3588 to close. vacate. and abandon that certain north-south alley
lying between Grandview Avenue and E. 241h Place and between Grandview Avenue S. and Lily Court. reserving same
as a utility easement: Susan Westgate, applicant. City Services easements have been obtained as requested. Recommended
by the City Manager. Ad published January 31, 2001.
Ordinance No. 3588 was read by title. Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those persons
resent to speak for, or in opposition to, Ordinance No. 3588. No one appeared.
Commissioner Eckstein moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3588, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORID& CLOSING, VACATING, AND
ABANDONING THE NORTH-SOUTH ALLEY BETWEEN GRANDVIEW AVENUE AND
E. 24TH PLACE AND BETWEEN GRANDVIEW AVENUE S. AND LILY COURT IN THE
CITY OF SANFORD, FLORID& RESERVING A DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT
FOR ~ MAINTENANCE OF AN EXISTING STORMWATER LINE; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carded by vote of the Commission, as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance No. 3612 to amend the future land use map of the Future Land Use
Plan Element of the Comprehensive Plan and change the designation of 1.815 acres of property lying between E. 14th
Street and E. 15th Street and between Magnolia Avenue and Sanford Avenue from PSP. Public/Semi Public to MDR-15.
Medium Density Residential-15 (1401 Magnolia Avenue): Rami Yose~an, owner. Recommended by the City Manager.
Ad published JanuaW 31, 2001.
Ordinance No. 3612 was read by rifle. Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those persons
present to speak for, or in opposition to, Ordinance No. 3612. No one appeared.
Commissioner Willjams moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3612, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORID, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
3079 OF SAID CITY; SAID ORDINANCE BEING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN;
AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY
1.815 ACRES OF PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN E. 14TH STREET AND E. 15TH STREET
AND BETWEEN-MAGNOLIA AVENUE AND SANFORD AVENUE, FROM PSP,
PUBLIC/SEMIPUBLIC TO MDR-15, MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 15;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carded by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eel(~tein Aye
Commissioner Willlares Aye
Commissioner Lesiard Aye
Co~ssioner lon~s --- Aye
Public heating and second reading of Ordinance No. 3615 to rez6~iicl.815 acres of property lying between E. 14th Street
and E. 15th Street and between Magnolia Avenue and Sanford Avenue (1401Magnolia Avenue) from MR-2. Multiple
Family Residential to PD. Planned Development. and approve Development Order 00-0049: Rami Yose~an, owner.
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Recommended by the City Manager. Ad published January 31, 2001.
Ordinance No. 3613 was read by title. Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those persons
present to speak for, or in opposition to, Ordinance No. 3613. A man representing Marveen Kelly said Ms. Kelly wanted to be
_. sure that no action will be taken by the Commission other than what has already been heard.
Commissioner Eekstein moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3613, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORID& AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 3177 OF SAID CITY; SAID ORDINANCE BEING A ZONING PLAN; SAID
AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF 1.815 ACRES OF PROPERTY LYING
BETWEEN E. 14TH STREET AND E. 15TH STREET AND BETWEEN MAGNOLIA
-.- AVENUE AND SANFORD AVENUE; FROM MR 2, MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL,
TO PD, PLANtNED DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS
AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
and approve Development OrderNo. 00-0049. Seconded by Commissioner Wflliams and carried by vote ofthe Commission
as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Public heating and continuation of First reading of Ordinance No. 3616 to amend the future land use map of the Future
Land Use Plan Element of the Comprehensive Plan and change the designation of.44 acres in the 1400 block of Palmetto
Avenue from PSP, Public/Semi Public to LDR-SF, Low Density Residential-Single Family. which was recommended by
the Director of Engineering & Planning and the City Manager. The applicant's request is to change the designation to NC,
Neighborhood Commercial. Tabled at January 22, 2001 meeting to February 12, 2001 meeting for Engineering & Planning
to discuss with applicant. Per the Director of Engineering & Planning, the applicant does not want LDR-SF, so the Director
of Engineering & Planning and the City Manager recommend to table indefinitely, pending City PSP designation evaluation.
Ordinance No. 3616 was read by title, as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD FLORID& AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
3079 OF SAID CITY; SAID ORDINANCE BEING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN;
AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY A
0.44 ACRE PORTION OF THE PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN E. 14TH STREET AND E.
15TH STREET AND BETWEEN MAGNOLIA AVENUE AND SANFORD AVENUE, FROM
PSP, PUBLIC/SEMIPUBLIC TO LDR-SF, LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL-SINGLE
FAMILY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Dale asked why the Staff recommendation is for something other than what the applicant requested rather
than denial of the request. Mr. Yoselhn is still not in favor of Staff's recommended zoning change. City Manager VanDerworp
"' reported that Staff's recommendation is to table the item so the designations in the area can be studied for appropriateness; it
has the same action as maintaining the comprehensive plan and zoning as they are now. Mayor Dale said if it is not the
applicant's desire to change the land use to other than what he requested then it shouldn't be on the table. Commissioner Jones
asked Mr. Yose~an if he would object to the Commission denying the request without prejudice or would he rather it be tabled.
Mr. Yosefian said it can be denied without prejudice. Mayor Dale said the Commission should not be considering Staff's
recommendation but should be considering the applicant' s original request that went to the Planning & Zoning Commission, to
change the land use designation to NC, Neighborhood Commercial. Mayor Dale asked if the advertisement for the Public
hearing was for Neighborhood Commercial, and Mr. Marder confirmed that it was properly advertised. Assistant City Attorney
Reischmann said the Commission could either approve or deny the applicant' s request to change the land use designation to
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Neighborhood Commercial.
Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those persons present to speak for, or in opposition to,
Ordinance No. 3616. Linda Kuhn, 313 Palmetto Avenue, said the Public hearing should be continued to allow the residents to
be aware of the glitch that has occurred.
Commissioner Eckstein moved to deny without prejudice the request to change the designation of the property
to Neighborhood Commercial, seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carded by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye --
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Commissioner Williams recommended that the Engineering Department have a checklist of things that need
to be done so there won't be errors and embarrassing situations. The Commission concurred that the procedure will be to act
upon the request of the applicant and will either approve, deny, or change with the applicant's consent.
Public hearing and continuation of first reading of Ordinance No. 3617 to rezone .44 acres in the 1400 block of Palmetto
Avenue from MR-2. Multiple Family Residential to SR-1. Single Family Dwelling Residential. which was recommended
by the Director of Engineering & Flaming and the City Manager. The applicant's request is to fezone the property to PD,
Planned Development. Tabled at January 22, 2001 meeting to February 12, 2001 meeting for Engineering & Planning to
discuss with applicant. Per the Director of Engineering & Planning, the applicant does not want SR- 1, so the Director of
Engineering & Planning and the City Manager recommend to table indefinitely, pending City MR-2 zoning evaluation.
Ordinance No. 3617 was read by title, as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORID& AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 3117 OF SAID CITY; SAID ORDINANCE BEING A ZONING PLAN; SAID
AMENDMENT CHANGING THE ZONING OF 0.44 ACRES OF PROPERTY LYING
BETWEEN E. 14TH STREET AND E. 15TH STREET AND BETWEEN MAGNOLIA
AVENUE AND SANFORD AVENUE, FROM MR-2, MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, TO
SR-1, SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING RESIDENTIAL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,
CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those persons present to speak for, or in opposition
to, Ordinance No. 3617. No one appeared. Mayor Dale said that despite what the Ordinance reads, the Commission ' s action
will be to vote against changing the zoning to PD. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended denial of the request to
rezone the property to PD, Planned Development. He said he assumed the same comments apply to this request as the one prior.
Commissioner Lessard moved to deny without prejudice the request to rezone the property to PD, Planned
Development, seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: '
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Public hearing and tirst reading of Ordinance No. 3623 to consider dosing. vacating, and abandoning that certain 20'
utility and drainage easement lying between Tech Drive and Upsala Road and between Central Park Drive and Upsala
Road, with stipulation that existing utility line be reiDcater prior to vacate being effected, at no expense to the City of
Sanford: H. D. Holsombaeh, Applicant/Agent for G & B Investments of Central Fla., Inc. Recommended by the Plans Review
Committee, the Director of Engineering & Planning, and the City Manager. Ad published January 28, 2001, property owners
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notified January 29, 200], property posted January 29, 200].
Ordinance No. 3623 was read by title. Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those persons
present to speak for, or in opposition to, Ordinance No. 3623. No one appeared.
.. Commissioner Lessard moved on the first reading of Ordinance No. 3623, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORID& CLOSING, VACATING, AND
ABANDONING THAT 20' UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT LYING BETWEEN
TECH DRIVE AND UPSALA ROAD AND BETWEEN CENTRAL PARK DRIVE AND
UPSALA ROAD; PROVIDED THAT THE EXISTING UTILITY LINE(S) SHALL BE
RELOCATED AT NO EXPENSE TO CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,
CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance No. 3615 to annex 3.69 acres of property lying between Narcissus
Avenue and SR 46 {W, 1st Street) and between Riverview Avenue and Terwilliger Lane (2381 Narcissus Avenue):
Watnavararn Buddhist Temple, Inc., owner; Horn Souvan, applicant. Recommended by the City Manager. Ad published January
31 and February 7, 2001.
Ordinance No. 3615 was read by title. Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those persons
present to speak for, or in opposition to, Ordinance No. 3615. No one appeared.
" Commissioner Jones moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3615, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, TO ANNEX WITH/N THE
CORPORATE AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, UPON ADOPTION OF SAID
ORDINANCE, A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN
NARCISSUS AVENUE AND S.R. 46 Cvv. 1sT STREET) AND BETWEEN RIVERVIEW
AVENUE AND TERWILLIGER LANE; IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VOLUNTARY
ANNEXATION PROVISIONS OF SECTION 171.044, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carded by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance No. 3618 to amend the Land Devdopment Reguhtions to adopt revised
procedures to vacate rights-of-way and easements. Recommended by the City Manager. Ad published January 31, 2001.
Ordinance No. 3618 was read by title. Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those persons
present to speak for, or in opposition to, Ordinance No. 3618. No one appeared.
Commissioner Lessard moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3618, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORID& AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 3117 OF S.43D CITY; SAID ORDINANCE BEING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS; AMENDING SECTION 6.19 - VACATION OF RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND
EASEMENTS OF ARTICLE VI, OF THE CITY OF SANFORD LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS TO ADD ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS, CODIFICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
City Commission, Sanford, Florida R~,Gtlr,A~ MFE,i~Z~iG FEBRUARY
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Wiliiams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Public hearing to consider condemnation of property on Condemnation Report No. 00-13, 2543 French Avenue, Sungold
Holdings, he., owner. The Community Development Director and the City Manager recommend the structure be found tinsafe,
dilapidated, unsanitary or uninhabitable, to condemn said structure, and to give the owner thirl7 (30) days to repair or demolish;
if property owner fails to effect such demolition and removal or repair within said thirty 00) day period, the City shall demolish
and remove the building and/or structure, and the actual cost of said removal and disposal, including administrative costs, will
be assessed as a lien against the property. Owner notified January 11, 2001; property posted January 11, 2001; ad published
February 6, 2001.
Charles Rowe, Community Development Director, reported he raved a letter ~com Mr. Gentry, property owner,
requesting a ninety (90) extension to accomphsh necessary repairs. Mr. Rowe recommended the extension be granted.
Robert Gentry reported he purchased the property about twenty years ago and it has been used for parking. The
building needs repair to the roof, window, plumbing, dry wall, and paint. He would like to use the property for a used car lot.
Commissioner Eekste'm asked Mr. Gentry if he was aware of what needed to be done to make the property into a used ear lot.
Jay Murder, Director of Engineering & Planning, said it would require approval of a Conditional Use by the City Commission.
Commissioner Eckstein moved to continue the Public hearing for ninety days, seconded by Commissioner
Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Connnissioner Willjams Aye
Conmaissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Nay
Boards: appointment/reappointment.
Cemetery Advisory Committee. City Clerk Janet Dougherty reported the term of Frederic F. Gaines, Jr. expires
on March 13, 2001; he has been contacted and wishes to be reappointed. Commissioner Eckstein moved to reappoint Mr.
Gaines to the Board, seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eekstein Aye
Commissioner Williems Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Condemnation Status Report.
There were no motions or recommendations made.
First reading of Ordinance No. 3619 to annex 2.23 acres of property lying between Rinehart Road and Oregon Avenue
S. and between Rinehart Road and Lowe Avenue; T. B. BaIL Jr. and Ruth M. Ball, Trustees. Recommended by the Director
of Engineering & Planning and the City Manager.
Ordinance No. 3619 was read by title. Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those persons
present to speak for, or in opposition to, Ordinance No. 3619. No one appeared.
Commissioner Wilhams moved on the first reading of Ordinance No. 3619, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, TO ANNEX WITHIN THE
IF YOU MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE'DECISION. EXCEPT BY DISCUSSION AT THE MEETING:
· You should disclose orally the nature of your conflict in the measure before participating.
· You should complete the form and file it within 15 days after the vote occurs with the person responsible for recording the minutes
of the meeting, who should incorporate the form in the minutes.
DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL OFFICER'S iNTEREST
;
t, Larry A, Dale , hereby disclose that on February 12 ,=I'92OO1:
(a) A measure came or will come before my agency which (chgck one)
X inurcd to my special private gain; or
inured to the special gain of , by whom I am retained.
(b) The measure before my agency and the nature of my interest in the measure is as follows:
Measure: First Reading of Ordinance No. 3624 to annex 263.8± acres of
property':lying between Moores Station Road and Kentucky Street
and between Richmond Avenue extended southerly and Beardall
Avenue; City of Sanford, Sanford Airport Authority; William E.
Kirchhoff, Jr. Revocable Trust, Airport Industrial Partners, LLC,
and Strategic AcqUisitions Corp., owners.
My Interest: Sadique Jaffer is the President of Strategic Acquisitions
Corp', and a Managing Partner of Airpor~ Industrial
Partners, LLC, both of which are listed as owners of the
aforementioned property. I have discussed with Sadique
,~ Jaffer the possibility of my working with him to develop
~ various properties that he owns in Orange, Seminole and
.~ Volusia Counties following my term of office as Mayor.
.... No arrangements have been made at this time; however,
~= on the advice of the City Attorney and to avoid any
~ appearance of conflict, I am filing a Conflict of
-- Interest.
Date Filed
NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES §112.317 (1985), A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIREI
DISCLOSURE CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAY BE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING
IMPEACHMENT, REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT, DEMOTION, REDUCTION Ir
SALARY, REPRIMAND, OR A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $5,000.
FORM 8B- MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR
COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS
LAST NAME--FIRST NAME--MIDULE NAME NAME OF BOARD. COUNCIL COMMISSION. AUTHORITY. OR COMMITTEE
DALE - LARRY - A. CITY COMMISSION
MAILING ADDRES.<; THE BOARD. COUNCIL. COMMISSION, AUTHORITy. OR COMMITTEE ON
WHICH I SERVE IS AUNr' OF:
P. 0. BOX 1788 ~CI'FY ;~Cr)UNTY ,]OTHERI.OC'ALAGENCY
CITY COUNTY -
SANFORD FL 32772-1788 SEMINOLE NAME OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION:
CITY OF SANFORD, FL
DATE ON WHICH VOTE OCCURRED MY pOSITION IS: .
FEBRUARY 12, · 2001 ~X ELECTIVE [~APPOINTIVE
WHO MUST FILE FORM 8B
This form is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local l~vc] of government on an appointc. d or elected board,
council, commission, authority, or Committee. it applies equally to members of advisory and non-advisory bodies who ar~ presented
with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.M43; Florida Statutes. The requirements of this law are mandato.r~;, although
the use of this particular form is not required by laW, you arc encouraged to use it in making the disclosure required by law.
Your responsibilities under the law when faced with a measure in which .you have a coa~ic~ of.interns[ will ~ary gre~t|y'depending
on whether you hold an elective or appoiDtive pOSitiOD. For this reason, please pay close a[tcmion to the i~trUcq:ions on this form
before completing-the reverse side and filing the form.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTI6N 1t2;3143, FLORIDA'STATUTES
ELECTED OFFICERS:
A person holding elective county, municipal, or othe~ local.public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which inures
to his specials-private gain. Each local officer also is prohibited from knowingly voting on a measure which inures to the special
gain of a prificipal (other than a government agency) by whom he is retained.
In either case, you should disclose the conflict:
PRIOR TO THE VOTE BEING TAKEN by publicly stating to the assembly the nature of your interest in the measure on
which you are abstaining from voting; and
WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE VOTE OCCURS by completing and filing this form with the person resporiftble for recording
the minutes of the meeting, who should incorporate the form in the minutes.
APPOINTED OFFICERS:
A person holding appointive cb~in~y, municipal, or other local public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which
inures to his special private gain. Each local officer also is prohibited from knowingly voting On a measure wZhiCh inures to the
special gain of a principal (other than a government agency) by whom he is retained. ' '
A person holding an appointive local office other, vise may participate in a matter in which he has a conflict of interest, but must
disclose the nature of the conflict before making any attempt to influence the d~cision by oral or written communication, whether
made by the officer or at his direction.
IF YOU INTEND TO MAKE ANy ATTEMFT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION pR. IORTOTHE. MEETING AT WHICH .
THE VOTE WILL BE TAKEN:
"' You should complete and file this form (betbre making any attempt to influence the decision) with the person responsible for
recording the minutes of the meeting, who will incorporate the form in the minutes. '.
· A copy of the form should be provided immediately to tt:e other members of the agency.
· The form should be read publicly al the meeting prim' to consideration of the matter in which you have a conflict of interest.
MINUTES 6 3
City Commission, Sanford, Florida REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 12 202~1
CORPORATE AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, UPON ADOPTION OF SAID
ORDINANCE, A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN
RINEHART ROAD AND OREGON AVENUE SOUI}I AND BETWEEN RINE~T ROAD
AND LOWE AVENUE; IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION
PROVISIONS OF SECTION 171.044, FLORIDA STATUES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eekstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Mayor Dale said the property owner is Tom Ball, HI, and should be reflected on the Agenda at second reading.
[Commissioner Jones briefly left the meeting and returned.]
First reading of Ordinance No. 3624 to annex 263.8+/- acres of property lying between Moores Station Road and
Kentucky Street and between Richmond Avenue extended southerly and Beardall Avenue: City of Sanford, Sanford
Airport Authority, WilllamE. Kirchhoff, Jr. Revocable Trust, Airport Industrial Partners, LLC, and Strategic Acquisitions Corp.,
owners. Recommended by the Plans Review Committee, the Director of Engineering & Planning, and the City Manager.
Ordinance No. 3624 was read by title as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORID& TO ANNEX WITHIN THE
CORPORATE AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, UPON ADOPTION OF SAID
ORDINANCE, 263.8 + ACRES OF PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN MOORES STATION
ROAD AND KENTUCKY STREET AND BETWEEN RICHMOND AVENUE EXTENDED
SOUTHERLY AND BEARDALL AVENUE; IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VOLUNTARY
ANNEXATION PROVISIONS OF SECTION 171.044, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Assistant City Attorney Reischmann said there is an associated Development Order and requested that the City
Attomey's office be given the opportunity to review it before approval at the second reading of the ordinance. City Manager
VanDerworp reported the Development Order states that the property will retain the current future land use of High Intensity
Planned Development that the County has in effect right now. He and the City Attorney will discuss whether it is more
appropriate to call the document a Pre-Annexation Agreement.
Mayor Dale reported that Airport Industrial Partners is owned by Sadique Jaffer and he had stated publicly that
he had discussion with Mr. Jaffer regarding developing some of his property, and thought it prudent to declare a conflict of
interest and will file it with the City Clerk tomorrow.
Commissioner Eckstein moved on the first reading of Ordinance No. 3624, seconded by Commissioner Williams
and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Abstained
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
First reading of Ordinance No. 3625 to annex .22 acres of property lying between Briarcliffe Street and Sarita Street
and between Marshall Avenue and Mohawk Avenue (708 Briarcliffe St.),' Masterpiece Homes Inc., owner. Recommended
by the Plans Review Committee, the Director of Engineering & Planning, and the City Manager.
Ordinance No. 3625 was read by title. Commissioner Eckstein moved on the first reading of Ordinance No.
3625, entitled:
MINUTES
City Commission, Sanford, Florida REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 12 20 01
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORID& TO ANNEX WITHIN THE
CORPORATE AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, UPON ADOPTION OF SAID
ORDINANCE, .22 ACRES OF PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN BRIARCLIFFE STREET
AND SARITA STREET AND BETWEEN MARSHALL AVENUE AND MOHAWK
AVENUE; IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PROVISIONS
OF SECTION 171.044, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,
CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Jones. Commissioner Eckstein said there is unineorporated land in the area of this property and
requested that Police Chief Tooley take a look at the property and make sure it is responded to in case of an emergency,
rather than wait for Seminole County to respond. The motion was carded by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Adoption of Resolution No. 1865 to amend the Classification and Pay Plan to change one (1) contractual Engineering
Inspector position to one (1) permanent Engineering Assistant position in the Engineering & Planning Department.
Recommended by the Human Resources Director and the City Manager.
Resolution No. 1865 was read by rifle. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Lessard moved
to adopt Resolution No. 1865, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA TO PROVIDE FOR
PERSONNEL-RELATED REVISIONS TO BE INCORPORATED INTO THE AUTHORIZED
POSITIONS OF THE "CLASSIFICATION AND PAY PLAN" TO PROVIDE FOR THE
ADDITION OF ONE (1)ENGINEERING ASSISTANT POSITION TO THE ENGINEERING
AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Approve Grant from Florida Department of Transportation for DUI Enforcement Unit Project. Recommended by the
Police Chief and the City Manager.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Lessard moved to approve the Grant. Seconded by
Commissioner Jones and carded by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Willjams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Adoption of Resolution No. 1867 to amend the Classification and Pay Plan to add one (1) Police officer to the Uniform
Division. Recommended by the Human Resources Director and the City Manager.
Resolution No. 1867 was read by title. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Jones moved
to adopt Resolution No. 1867, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA TO PROVIDE FOR
PERSONNEL-ELATED REVISIONS TO BE INCORPORATED INTO THE AUTHORIZED
POSITIONS OF THE "CLASSIFICATION AND PAY PLAN" TO PROVIDE FOR THE
ADDITION OF ONE (1) POLICE OFFICER POSITION IN THE UNIFORM DIVISION
WITHIN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS
AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Commission, Sanford, Florida REGUL/~R I~IEET ING F~.BRUARY ~ 2 20 0~_~
Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carded by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eekstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
,_ Commissioner Jones Aye
Adoption of Resolution No. 1868 snpporting a local option surcharge up to $2 per day for rental cars. Recommended
by the City Manager.
Resolution No. 1868 was read by rifle. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Eckstein moved
to adopt Resolution No. 1868, entitled:
ARESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORID&
IN SUPPORT OF ALOCAL OPTION SURCHARGE OF UP TO TWO DOLLARS PER DAY
ON RENTAL CARS.
Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carded by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner W'dliams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Bates Reed said the Resolution reads "O~ando Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, also known as
MetroPlan Orlando, has developed a proposal which would allow a local option surcharge on rental cars to fund transportation
improvements in the Central Hotida area," and requested the Commission consider re'mvesring part of the money into TDC so
Sanford can be marketed in the future, because so many toudsm dollars are coming out for the convention center, possibly.
Mayor Dale said that all the new hotel rooms in Sanford pay bed tax that pays promotion and the surcharge will
fund the deficit for transportation. The Resolution is to support the MPO issue.
Adoption of Resolution No. 1869 creating a Temporary Recreation Superintendent position in the Recreation & Parks
Department. Recommended by the Director of Recreation & Parks, the Dkector of Human Resources, and the City Manager.
Resolution No.1869 was read by rifle. On recommendation ofthe City Manager, Commissioner Williams moved
to adopt Resolution No. 1869, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA TO PROVIDE FOR
PERSONNEL-RELATED REVISIONS TO BE INCORPORATED INTO THE AUTHORIZED
POSITIONS OF THE "CLASSIFICATION AND PAY PLAN" TO PROVIDE FOR THE
ADDITION OF ONE (1) "ACTING RECREATION SUPERINTENDENT" POSITION IN
THE YOUTH ACTIVITIES DIVISION WITHIN THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein. Commissioner Eckstein said the Agenda Cover Memo for this item indicates there is no
additional funding needed for this position. If Lisa Jones is going to do the job then she needs to get paid. Mike Kirby,
Recreation Director, said she will be compensated at a higher rate. The Recreation Department has been short of Recreation
Supervisors so there is money in the budget, and the cost to the City at the end of the fiscal year will not be exceeded. The
motion was carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckste'm Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
6 6 MINUTES
City Commission, Sanford, Florida REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 12 20.01
Adoption of Resolution No. 1870 endorsing the Seminole County 2rid Generation Sales Tax to support a road building
program, and approve City List of Preliminary Transportation Improvement Projects. Recommended by the Director
of Engineering & Plamxing and the City Manager.
Resolution No. 1870 was read by title. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Eckstein moved __
to adopt Resolution No. 1870, entitled:
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SANFORD, FLORID& AT THEIR REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING ON
FEBRUARY 12, 2001.
Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: --
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Approve Mediated Settlement Agreement with Mary Noble, Sabrina Conyers, Rosetta Horne, and Trume!la James.
Recommended by the City Manager.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Eckstein moved to approve the Mediated Settlement
Agreement. Seconded by Commissioner Lessard end carded by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eekstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Approve waiver to reduce parking space size for The Retreat at Twin Lakes Apartments. Recommended by the Director
of Engineering & Planning and the City Manager.
Jesslea Lucyshyn, Burkett Engineering~ reported the site plan for the apartment complex has been applied for end
the application is to have up to 50% of the parking spaces be 9' x 18' and remaining spaces 10' x 18', which is consistent with
the code. Other apartment complexes in the area have 100% 91 x 18' parking spaces: Plantation Lakes Apartments, Arbor Lakes
Apartments, The Retreat at Twin Lakes Phase I. Indian Trace Apartments which is across the street has up to 50% of 9' x 18'
parking spaces. This request is for The Retreat at Twin Lakes Phase II.
Commissioner Lessard asked Mayor Dale to clarify the difference in this request to the one behind Movieland.
Mayor Dale said that request was to reduce the number of parking spaces required by code from two per unit down to one. In
an apartment complex where there are compact cars, it is not unusual to reduce 50% of parking spaces to 9' x 18'. The City has
kept the 10' x 20' requirement because of commercial zones and other areas where there is a lot of truck parking. There is a big '
difference in reduc'mg the number of parking spaces as opposed to reducing the size.
Ms. Lucyshyn said it will help reduce the impervious surface and save the trees, because it is the same number
of parking spaces but less pavement.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Lessard moved to approve the waiver. Seconded by
Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
FORM 8B. MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR
COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS
LA,~T NAME~FIRST NAME--MIDULE NAME NAME OF BOARD, COUNCIL COMMISSION, AUTHORITY, OR COMMITTEE
DALE - LARRY - A. CITY COMMISSION
MAILING ADDRESS THE BOARD, COUNCIL. COMMISSION, AUTHORITy, OR COMMITTEE ON
WHICH [ SERVE IS A UNIT OF:
13 , 0, BOX 1788 ~.: CI'FY : ! (7()UNTY , .'. OTHER LOCAL AGENCy
CITY COUNTY ·
NAME OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION:
SANFORD FL 32772-1788 SEMINOLE
CITY OF SANFORD, FL
DATE ON WHICH VOTE OCCURRED MY POSITION IS:
FEBRUARY 12, 2001 1~ ELECTIVE ;~_APPOINTIVE
WHO MUST FILE FORM 8B
This form is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on an appointed or elected board,
council, commission, authority, or ~ommittec. it applies equally to members of advisory and non-advisory bodies who .am presented
with a voting conflict of interest under SeeripE 112.3143; Florlda Statutes. The requirements of this law m'e mandatory;, although
the use or this particular form is not required by laW, you are encouraged to use it in making the disclosure required by law.
Your responsibilities under the law when faced with a measure in which-you have a conflict of 'inte~:est will '~ary greatly'depending
on whether you hold an elective or appointive position. For this reason, p. lease pay close a~tent'ion to the instr~tctions on this form
before completing-the reverse side and filing the form.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 112;3~43, FLORIDASTATUTES
ELECTED OFFICERS:
A person holding elective county, municipal, or othe~ local:public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which inurES
to his speciakprivate gain. Each local officer also is prohibited from knowingly voting on a meaSure which inures to the special
gain of a principal (other than a government agency) by whom he is retained.
In either case, you should disclose the conflict:
PRIOR TO THE VOTE BEING TAKEN by pubticly stating to the assembly the nature of your interest i~'the measure on
which you are abstaining from voting; and '~',;
WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE VOTE OCCURS by completing and fillng this form with the person responsible for recording
the minutes of the meeting, who should incorporate the form in the minutes.
APPOINTED OFFICERS: -
A person holding appointive cb~in¢y, municipal, or other local public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting o~L a~ measure which
inures tO his special private gain. Each local officer also is prohibited from knowingly voting 9n a measure w~hi~:h inures to the
special gain of a principal (other than a government agency) by whom he is retained. '~ -
A person holding an appointive local office otherwise may participate in a matter in which he has a conflict of interest, but must
disclose the nature of the conflict before making any attempt to influence the decision by oral or written communication, whether
made by the officer or at his direction.
IF YOU INTEND TO MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH
THE VOTE WILL BE TAKEN: "'
· You should complete and file this form (betbre making any attempt to influence the decision) with the person responsible for
recording the minutes of the meeting, who will incorporate the form in the minutes. ..
· A copy of the form should be provided immediately to the other members of the agency.
· The lk~rm should be read publicly at the meeting prior to consideration of the matter in which you have a conflict of interest.
IF YOU MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE'DECISION. EXCEPT BY DISCUSSION AT THE MEETING:
· You should disclose orally the nature of your conflict in the measure before participating.
· You should complete the form and file it within 15 days after the vote occurs with the person responsible for recording the minutes
of the meeting, who should incorporate the form in the minutes.
DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL OFFICER'S INI'EREST :
I, Larry A. Dale February 12
, hereby disclose that on rl-9--gt~tv:
(a} A measure came or will come before my agency which (check one) .,
X inured to my special private gain; or
inured to the special gain of , by whom I am retained.
(b) The measure before my agency and the nature of my interest in the measure is as follows:
MEASURE: Approve Schedule and Scope of First Comprehensive Plan
Amendment of 2001.
MY INTEREST: Sadique Jaffer is the President of Strategic Acquisitions
Corp. and a Managing Partner of Airport Industrial Partners,
LLC, both of which own property that will be affected by the
Schedule and Scope of the First Comprehensive~Plan Amendment
of 2001. I have discussed with Sadique Jaffe the possibility
'~ Of my working with him to develop'~rious properties that he
owns in Orange, Seminole and Volusia Counties following my
term of office as Mayor. NO arrangements have been made at
~ this time; however, on the advice of the City Attorney, and
to avoid any~appearance of conflict, I am filing a Conflict
of Interest~-
Date Filed ~a~ture
NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES §112.317 (1985), A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIREI
DISCLOSURE CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAY BE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING
IMPEACHMENT, REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT, DEMOTION, REDUCTION Ir
SALARY, REPRIMAND, OR A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $5,000.
MINU'mS 6 7
City Commission, Sanfor& Florida REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 12 20~1
Approve Schedule and Scope of First Comprehensive Plan Amendment of 2001. Recommended by the Director of
Engineering & Planning and the City Manager.
City Manager VanDerworp reported there are four components itemized in the Agenda Cover Memo for this
,, item: citizen requests, administrative map amendment in 13th Street/Park Avenue area to designate many properties to Low
Density Residential Single Family, policy review of Airport Industry and Commerce Land Use Designation, and annexed
properties.
Mayor Dale asked Assistant City Attorney Rdschmann whether he should abstain because some of the property
m included the amendmeat includes property around the airport that is owned by Mr. Jaffer. She said that in order to be consistent
the Mayor should abstain. Mayor Dale said he will declare a conflict of interest and will abstain from voting on this item.
Commissioner Jones said the map provided with this item indicates the area northeast of 13th Street as MDR- 15
and asked that considocation be givea to amending the designation of these properties to Low Density Residential Single Family
to provide consistency and to eliminate the transient element in established neighborhoods.
City Manager VanDerworp said the intention was to review the old MDR-15 in this residential area, and it is
possible to expand and capture the necessary areas.
Commissioner L~ssard moved to approve the Schedule and Scope ofFfist Comprehensive Plan Amendment of
2001. Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Abstained
Commissioner Eckstdn Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
" Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
March 6. 2001 Regular Election:
On recommendation of City Clerk Janet Dougherty, Commissioner Lessard moved to appoint the Clerks,
Inspectors and Deputies as listed in the Election Proclamation, and to authorize Mayor Dale to issue the Election Proclamation.
Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Commissioner Eckstein moved to delegate canvassing board duties to Commissioner Williams, the City Clerk,
and a Deputy City Clerk. Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
"' Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Commissioner Lessard moved to establish the Special Meeting time of 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 7,
2001, to accept and certify the election results and declare the winners, and Special Meeting time of 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April
3, 2001 to swear in the new Mayor and Commissioners. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carded by vote of the
Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eekstein Aye
Commissioner Wllliams Aye
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Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Approve steps to establish a North SR 46 Road Network. Recommended by the Director of Engineering & Planning and
the City Manager.
City Manager VanDenvorp reported preliminary work has been done and if approved, consultant engineers will
be hired to do preliminary alternatives and preliminary costs. The reasons for moving forward are: development in the area and
access issues, the roads are eligible for the one cent sales tax program, and to provide additional data from a network standpoint
to put Airport Boulevard on the County impact fee program. The costs involved will be reimbursable out of the fund sources
if they are approved, The Director of Engineering & Planning has several finns under retainer which will receive the scope,
and the Commission will approve the Work Order.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Williams moved to approve steps to establish a North
SR 46 Roadway Network. Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Authorize execution of Intedocal Agreement with Seminole County for maintenance of the Fiber Optic Communication
Network provided by Seminole County. Recommended by the Finance Director and the City Manager.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Lessard moved to authorize execution of the agreement.
Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: '
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Consent Agenda.
Regarding Consent Agenda Item # 1, WHTQ Fishing Derby special event, Commissioner Eckstein requested
that the Police Department ensure an adequate number of officers.
Commissioner Eckstein moved to approve Consent Agenda Items 1-8, as follows:
Approve street closure of Seminole Boulevard between Sanford Avenue and San Juan from 4:00 A.M. until 6:00
P.M. on April 28, 2001, in conjunction with the WHTQ Fishing Derby special event, contingent upon Staff
requirements being met; and approve sale of beer from 10:00 kM. to 6:00 P.M., with appropriate Police staffing;
and approve use of Lake Carola to hold the youth portion of the event.
Approve street closure of Seminole Boulevard from Sanford Avenue to San Juan from 11:00 A.M. until 3:00
P.M. on February 27, 2001, in conjunction with the Model T Winter Tour special event.
Approve Change Order with CPH Engineers, Inc. for Chase Park Youth Sports Complex project, to add __
sidewalks and handicap areas, in the mount of $3,187.50; funds available in account number 001-5501-572-63-
58.
Approve contract extension of one year with Trawick Official Association for athletic officials services at new
unit prices as provided; funds available in account 001-5501-572-34-10.
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Approve contract with Green-up Lawn, Tree & Shrub by Massey Services Inc. for athletic field maintenance of
Chase Park and Historic Sanford Memorial Stadium, at unit prices as provided; funds available in account 001-
5501-572-34-06; this is a pig-back of Volusia County School Board RFP #2C-910AB.
.. Approve settlement of Workers' Compensation claim ofEmo~y Kreinbring, in the amount of $2,500 inclusive
of attorney fees, to resolve a presumption claim.
Award 13th Street Facade Treatment Program consultant contract to Herbert-Halback, Inc. (HHI) in an amount
not to exceed $26,520 fi'om CDBG funds.
~ Approve use of sick leave for Kelly Gibson to care for a family member, under Family Medical Leave.
Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carded by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Add-on items.
There were no Add-on items.
Information only.
1. Police Department Status Report on police activities January 1, 2001 through January 15, 2001.
This item was noted.
2. Sanford Seminole Aquatic Center. City Manager VanDerworp reported the Dartmouth Swim Team has rented
the facility March 17 thru 24.
3. Upgrade the existing lighting and installation of pilot program signage for Marina Isle.
This item was noted.
4. Orlando Sanford Airport Development of Regional Impact approval by the Department of Community Affairs.
This item was noted.
5. Sanford Historic Downtown Walking Tour Brochure.
This item was noted.
6. City of Sanford Comprehensive Plan December 2000.
This item was noted.
City Attorney's Report.
No report.
City C!erk's Report.
No report.
City Manager's Report.
City Manager VanDerworp reported that SGTV will broadcast a %Iistory of Sanford" at 8:00 P.M. on February
14 and 16.
City Commissioners' Reports.
Commissioner Eckstein reported the hotel/conference center should not be used as the litmus test in the election.
Commissioner Williams reported she did not glean from the article that all of the candidates were for or against the
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hotel/conference center.
Commissioner Lessard reported if he loses this election he is not sharing a going away cake with Mayor Dale.
He appreciates how Mayor Dale feels about the hotel/conference center; end he agrees with Commissioner Eckstein that it would
be misguided to have that be a litmus test. --
Commissioner Jones reported he and Commissioner Williams had a great conversation upstairs and he still loves
her. Reported he has a truckload of businesses' signs hi the back of his truck.
Mayor Dale reported he wants to have a meeting to discuss the riverwalk consultants. City Manager
VanDerworp said he would arrange a Special Meeting. '
There being no further business, the meefmg was adjourned.
Mayor
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City Clerk
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