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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Workshop Session in
the City Manager's Conference Room of the City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, at
4:00 o~clock P. M. on May 2, 1988.
Present:
Mayor-Commissioner Bettye D. Smith
Commissioner Whitey Eckstein
Commissioner John Y. Mercer
Commissioner Bob Thomas
Commissioner A. A. McClanahan
City Manager Frank A. Faison
Acting City Clerk Janet R. Donahoe
Absent:
City Attorney William L. Colbert
City Clerk H. N. Tamm, Jr.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman.
Request submitted from First Presbyterian Church to increase the square footage
of a permitted sign from 24 to 32 square feet. On recommendation of the City Manager, the
Commission authorized this request be placed on the May 9, 1988 agenda.
Memorandum dated April 19, 1988 submitted from the Utility Director setting
forth Charles Cameron's objections to the proposed assessment of impact fees for the
renovation to the Gables Hotel at 401 Magnolia Avenue. Request submitted from the Central
Baptist Church requesting consideration of adjusting the impact fees for a new sanctuary
and education building to be constructed on West First Street.
Opinion dated May 2, 1988 submitted from the City Attorney in support of Charles
Cameron objections to the impact fees and setting
Central Baptist church to undertake. The City
conducted by the City consultant Engineers and would
later date.
The City Manager and the City Engineer recommended proposed
consultant services contract with Bennett Harris & Walls, Inc., for police and
forth the proper procedure for the
Manager reported that a study is being
be submitted to the Commission at a
changes for
fire impact
studies to be included in the Comprehensive Plan update, which is partially grant eligible.
The Commission authorized said request be placed on the May 9, 1988 Agenda.
The City Engineer submitted recommended traffic lane changes as follows:
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
City Manager
Director of Engineering and Planning
Proposed Traffic Lane Changes
April 20, 1988
Mr. Faison:
It is recommended that consideration be given to two minor
changes in lineage to improve traffic flow.
The first proposed change is to provide designated right
turn and through/left turn lanes on Palmetto Avenue between
Commercial Avenue and Seminole Boulevard. Attachment 1 shows
the detail of this proposal. It is observed that frequently
north bound cars block other traffic while waiting for a
diagonal parking space in front of the Post Office or to
enter the small Post Office parking lot. The existing
pavement is wide enough to support the proposed lane marking
to provide for through traffic to Seminole Boulevard as well
as left turn traffic for Seminole Boulevard and for the new
entrance to the City parking lot to be constructed as a part
of the parking lot landscaping project.
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Attachment 2 shows a minor curbing relocation on 3rd Street
east of the intersection with French Avenue in order to
provide for a left turn lane for traffic west bound on 3rd.
I have observed that west bound traffic on 3rd Street is
frequently delayed in its movement during the green light
because of one or two cars wishing to turn left on French
Avenue. Although not shown on the drawing, east bound
traffic on 3rd Street could similarly be accommodated,
however, it appears that there is a much greater requirement
in the west bound direction. This proposed change would be
supportive of providing a better alternative for routing of
through traffic, via 3rd Street, around the downtown 1st
Street area. If this recommendation is found attractive,
FDOT approval will have to be obtained.
By copy of this memorandum, Police Chief and Public Works
Director are requested to comment on these proposals.
The Commission authorized said request be placed on the May 9, 1988 Agenda.
The City Engineer submitted a review of marina parking, ramp fees and municipal
parking lot plans, as follows:
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
Mayor and City Commission
City Manager
Marina Parking and Ramp Fees
April 27, 1988
This is in response to City Commission direction to prepare a
draft overall plan. Various concepts have been discussed
with a number of people including Jim Jernigan, Steve
Harriett, and Chuck Volk, Bill Simmons and Bob Kelly and have
included many of their ideas in,this proposal.
The insert of the attached drawing shows the various land
parcels on the Marina. Proposals contained in this
memorandum do not address any land located west of Palmetto
Avenue (leased to Holiday Inn). It should be noted that Mr.
Yolk leases Parcel No. 8 and has an operating franchise over
Parcels 4, 5, 6, and 7 and the two boat basins. Mr. John
Smith leases a portion of Parcel No. 1, as indicated by the
heavier lines.
It is proposed to establish a set of fees (annUal and daily)
for the launching of trailerized boats at the Sanford boat
ramps. It is proposed that Sanford residents would obtain an
annual launching decal at either no cost or minimal
administrative cost, in recognition that the facility has
been constructed with their tax dollars. Since our primary
boat launching traffic occurs on weekends and holidays, it is
proposed that we charge fees for boat launching and regulate
trailer parking only on those days. This would amount to
approximately 60-days per year, depending on specific
holidays included. On those days the City would hire and
position personnel to collect fees and regulate traffic in
the boat launching area, and to enforce trailer parking
regulations by a combination of personal direction, issuance
of citations, or towing of violator's vehicles. The attached
drawing shows a concept for queing of vehicles waiting to
enter the launch area, identification of trailer parking
spaces available for use during weekend/holiday days and
during all other days, and instructions for alternative
parking locations.
It is proposed that two employees be utilized on "fee collec-
tion'' days. One person would be a "fee collector and
regulator" in the boat launching area. He would begin work
early in the morning of the assigned days and would work
until mid afternoon. The other proposed person would be the
"enforcer". He should be an off-duty police officer with
authority to issue citations and if necessary to direct tow-
away activities. He would patrol the entire active parking
asset area including the Marina, municipal parking lot, and
other areas which might be utilized for boat trailer parking
such as Seminole Boulevard east of Palmetto Avenue and
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possibly even the Chamber of Commerce building parking lot.
He should have radio contact with the"fee collector
/regulator". It has been suggested that this individual be
equipped with a vehicle capable of carrying several
passengers in order to allow him to provide some shuttle
transportation between the boat ramp and remote parking
spaces, on a "not to interfere with primary responsibility"
basis. The attached draft budget shows the estimated cost
for these two positions (from appropriate Department Heads)
as well as an allowance for area clean-up, rental of the
shuttle vehicle for the "enforcer" and a reasonable amount
for a sinking fund for facility maintenance. This draft
budget totals $31,000 per year.
It is recommended that the following fee structure be con-
sidered:
Non-City of Sanford Resident -
Annual Fee - Boat less than 20-feet - $50.00
Boat equal to or greater than 20-feet - $100.00
Daily Fee Boat less than 20-feet $3.00
Boat equal to or greater than 20-feet $5.00
City of Sanford Resident -
Annual Fee - $0 (Obtain decal from City Hall) Daily Fee -
Same as Non-Resident
A very rough estimate has been developed for the potential
revenue generation from these fees, and is attached. This
estimate is very preliminary, and is based on opinion and
casual observation rather than any actual data sampling.
Weekend trailer parking assets, under the proposed plan
include the following:
Spaces near boat ramp -
Parcel no. 1 -
Municipal Parking Lot -
Subtotal -
Seminole Boulevard -
Total -
14
24
90 (approx)
128
10
138
Note: Additional parking could be available at Chamber of
Commerce lot and at other on-street locations.
Review of assets indicates at least 138 spaces trailer/car
conditions. It'must be assumed that on any given day only a
certain percentage of annual fee payers will choose to use
the facility.
Much of the foregoing is based on estimate and assumption.
It is recommended that some form of control be adopted by
City Commission and that records be kept regarding actual
performance and occurance as a means of better aligning the
various elements of the plan, over time.
The Commission authorized the marina parking, ramp fees and municipal parking
plans be placed on the May 9, 1988 Agenda.
A summary report on the Westside Improvement Neighborhood Strategy dated April
21, 1988 was submitted from the Florida Center for Urban Design and Research.
Development Office submitted a summary of the Florida Center's
The Community
Contract, as follows:
FLORIDA CENTER'S CONTRACT SUMMARY
TASK i/PHASE 1
PRELIMINARY STUDIES (completed)-
Sub Task iA - "Project and Neighborhood Context Definitions"
1.Survey field conditions.
2.Review existing map and demographic material.
3.Submit informal boundary map.
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Sub Task lB - "Physical Conditions Inventory & Assessment"
1. Verify data supplied by City, & supplement.
2. Topical mapping.
3. Sieve mapping.
4. Final mapping and explanatory notes.
Sub Task lC - "Demographic Surveys/Residents Profiles"
1. Modification of Survey Data.
Sub Task 1D - "Housing Needs Assessment"
1. Housing needs assessment data.
Sub Task 1E - "Implementation Program Resources"
1. Written outline of community resources
available to assist project.
TASK 2/PHASE 2
CONCEPT PLANNING DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
(pending)
Task 2A - "Urban Design & Design Plan - Alternative Concepts
and Final Plan"
1. Minimum of two (2) concept plans.
2. Cost implications of proposed plans.
3. Detailed cost data, planning data and
design terms on preferred concept plan.
4. Urban Design Plan
*A. Graphic Display Boards
*B. Camera Ready Graphics
*C. 3-D Model "Optional Model" (for
additional cost)
Sub Task 2B - "Affordable Housing Program & Delivery System"
1. Prototypical unit sketched "informal."
2. Assist Sanford in organizing a one (1) day
workshop (public/private leaders).
3. Development cost estimates and financing
pro formas
4. Draft illustrated technical memorandum.
Sub Task 2C: "Urban Redevelopment Project Plan (Draft
Version)"
1. All draft urban redevelopment plan
material 10 sets and 6 sets of relevant full size maps.
Sub Task 2D - "Westside Improvement Neighborhood Strategy"
1. Technical illustrated memorandum
recommending actions and approximate money required.
TASK 3/PHASE 3
IMPLEMENTATION ACTION PROGRAM (Incomplete)
Sub Task 3A - "Redevelopment Plan Review/Final Documentation
and Adoption"
*1. Florida Center will be available for a
reasonable level of assistance in making
presentations and responding to questions
and comments.
Final urban redevelopment plan submitted. 25
copies bound (spiral) plus camera ready
originals.
*3. Major visual/oral presentation to support
the adoption of the urban redevelopment
plan will be offered.
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Sub Task 3B - "Action Program Design and Capacity - Building
Provide professional consultation "not to
exceed 8 man days".
Sub Task
3C - "Continuing Project Execution Program Guide-
lines"
1. Brief technical memorandum outlining -
financial assistance (builders) land
disposition procedures, design review
procedures, staff resources.
TASK 4/PHASE 4
~CONTINUING DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE (incomplete)
1. Any additional WINS assistance will be task
specific and will require additional
compensation.
The Commission authorized a special workshop to be set up May 25, 1988 at 4:00
p. m. to continue the review of the WINS Study.
Mayor Smith announced that the Consulting Engineers and :the City Attorney are
holding a dinner in honor of the advisory Boards with their spouses. Art Grindle would be
the speaker.
The Mayor submitted a request from Clinton Rhodes
City to pay a conference fee in the
Street center to promote the Downtown
placed on the May 9, 1988 agenda.
amount of
area. The
$225 for
Commission authorized
a downtown merchant, for the
a seminar by the National Main
said request be
There be no further business the meeting was adjourned.
Attest:
MAYOR