MINUTES
HARBOR COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
NOVEMBER 14, 2012 - 5: 30 PM
DESTIN CITY HALL BOARDROOM
CALL TO ORDER:
1.
Chairman Mike Raim called the meeting to order at 5: 30 p.m. on Wednesday, November
14, 2012 in the Destin City Hall Boardroom.
ROLL CALL:
2.
Members Present
Staff Present
Mike Raim
City Clerk Rey Bailey
City Planner Hank Woollard
Grants/ Project Manager Lindey Chabot
Nancy
Weidenhamer
George Eller
James Green
Members Absent
Mike Buckingham
Andy Stempki
Jan Best
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
3.
Motion
by
Committee
October 10, 2012
member
Eller,
seconded
by
Committee
member
Weidenhamer, to approve the minutes of the October 10, 2012 meeting passed 4- 0.
4.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Project Updates
5.
NEW BUSINESS
A. FY 2013 Strategic Plan
Grants/Project Manager Lindey Chabot discussed the Strategic Plan for the City of
Destin.
She provided a brief overview of the topics the City Council discussed during their
recent Strategic Visioning Session. She then outlined the following visions and goals for the
City:
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Vision 2027— What
the Council envisions for the City by the Year 2027
Destin 2027 is a World Class Beach and World Class Fishing community
providing a Unique Resort Experience
Destin 2027 has an Authentic Historic Harbor and Quality Residential
Choices with Easy Mobility
Residents take Pride in Destin
Goals 2017—
Council' s 5- year goals for the City
Financially Sound City providing Service Values
World Class Beach and Fishing
Quality Development and Revitalization
Improved Mobility and Connectivity
Expanded Community Amenities for Residents and GuestS
Following the above presentation, Ms. Chabot proceeded to discuss the following Capital
Improvement Projects for Fiscal Year 2013:
Marler Street
Lot — Capital improvement project to provide parking
Parking
Improvements at the parking lot
include paved parking areas, landscaping, lighting, and a transit stop/ shelter.
for
Bid
visitors
will
to the
be
completed
by
new
awarded
Harbor Boardwalk.
on November
spring break.
19th;
and construction planned to be
Council will make a decision whether or not to
include the transit shelter ( alternate bid).
Citywide Transit Stops— The purpose of this capital improvement project is to
begin to implement the transit plan detailed in a section of the Land
Development
Code
through
the
construction
of
a
transit
stop/ shelter
strategically located to serve the location with the greatest number of
passengers based on County data and customer demand.
Harbor Blvd. Historic District— The purpose
US 98 Pedestrian Improvements—
of this project is to provide an interim solution and immediate safe crossing of
US 98 for pedestrians from the Marler Street Parking Lot to the new Harbor
Boardwalk.
The proposed crossing improvements include a signalized
crosswalk and appropriate striping and signage.
Captain Royal Melvin Heritage Park and Plaza— Fiscal Year 2013 objectives
include interim improvements to
provide
public
access
to the harbor.
An
ADA accessible walkway will be constructed along the park property from
Harbor Boulevard to the
new
Harbor Boardwalk.
Signage, fencing, and
minimal Landscaping will also be installed.
Committee member Weidenhamer asked if the City Council would in most part
follow the conceptual drawing for the plaza, which this committee had already recommended for
approval.
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Mr. Woollard replied affirmatively.
Chairman Raim stated that the parking lot will solve many parking problems
especially during fireworks nights in the harbor.
B. FY 2013 Work Plan
Ms. Chabot briefly discussed the concept of creating a work plan and explained the
procedures involved in completing the work plan sheet. She then described the City' s 3 strategic
Enhanced Quality of Life, Preservation of Heritage and Environment, and Service
priorities —
Excellence—
and how the committee' s work plan ties in to these strategic priorities.
discussed
Next, Mr. Woollard
the
following
draft
work
plans.
He
asked
the
committee to review and make appropriate modifications to the work plans; and to plan on
finalizing them at their next meeting.
Performance Objective
Organizational Objective
Plan
and
Implement the
Harbor Master Plan
Plan
and
Implement the
Pedestrian
Construct Heritage Park Interim
Process Owner
Chairman Michael Raim
Improvements
Review Existing Pedestrian Safety Chairman Michael Raim
Features. Identify, Plan and
Safety
Construct Pedestrian Safety
Improvements
Improvements
Plan
and
Implement the
Harbor Master Plan
Construct New Public
Parking
Chairman Michael Raim
and Improve Existing Public
Parking
Design for Harbor
Implement Harbor CRA
Develop
Plan
Boardwalk Annual Holiday
a
Chairman Michael Raim
Banners
A question was asked if the work plan goes away after the parking lot is constructed.
have
some
Ms. Chabot stated the work plan for next year might be to monitor the parking lot or
She also stated the
sort of system of overseeing how well it is being used.
committee' s
work
plan
from last
year
to
construct
the Harbor Boardwalk — Phase
1 has been
completed since the boardwalk has been constructed; however, the committee could still create
another work plan to conduct a follow up on anything on the boardwalk; for instance how it is
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working or how it could be improved.
The Chairman commented that one thing they could pursue was enhancement of
questionable drainage system on the boardwalk which this committee has previously discussed.
Committee member Weidenhamer noted that one of their desired outcomes was
improvement to Sibert St. Parking Lot. She inquired as to the current status of that parking lot.
Mr. Woollard stated that he would consult with the City Engineer and bring back
some information on the status of the parking lot.
Committee member Eller asked why Norriego Point was not part of their work plans.
Mr. Woollard explained that Norriego Point is not located within the CRA boundary
and not funded by the CRA fund.
Councilmember Weidenhamer stated that the Chairman should not be the process
owner for all the items in their work plan.
The Chairman suggests they divide the items up among all the committee members so
that
each
has
an
item to
monitor.
He added they would work together and approve the work
plans as a group.
Committee member Weidenhamer volunteers to be the process owner for the
crosswalk in front of the Marler Street Parking Lot.
Committee member Green volunteers to be the process owner for the Holiday
Banners.
Chairman
Raim
the
remains
process
owner
for
the
Heritage
Park
Interim
Improvements.
There was a general consensus to make Committee member Buckingham the process
owner for the Marler Street Parking Lot based on the announcement that he has earlier indicated
to Mr. Woollard he would support any of the committee' s decision on this matter.
C. Holiday Banners
There was some discussion relating to developing a Design for Harbor Boardwalk
Annual
Holiday
Banner.
Mr. Woollard
provided
the
members
a
picture
of
the " emergency
interim" Holiday Banner; stating the temporary banner was created because staff was not able to
run
the design
banners
process
through to the
committee well enough
are made out of vinyl material
and would
be
placed
in
advance.
up
and
He stated the interim
down the boardwalk.
He
added that the idea was to use Sunbrella Fabric that could last several years; but, they have
decided to go with the vinyl for the interim banners.
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Committee member Eller suggests they find a better way to hang these banners to
keep them from being blown off by the wind as he had already picked up several of them and put
them back up.
D. Parking Standards for Commercial Vessels
The committee received a copy of the staff report on proposed Ordinance 12- 06- LC,
which amends a section of the Land Development Code ( LDC) to differentiate between charter
fishing and party boats and provide for more accurate and clear parking requirements. Mr.
Woollard explained that one of the things they look for when people come in for business tax
receipt for charter boats, sightseeing boats and other type vessels is if they have enough parking
at
the
boat location to
support
the
boat
operation.
He stated there is a table in the LDC that
provides the number of parking spaces that are required for certain types of boats; and that the
intent was to refine the parking requirements to make them more sensible and not as onerous.
He asked the committee to review the document and recommend its adoption to the City
Council.
Committee member Eller stated that since its inception in 1984, the City of Destin has
never enforced parking on the docks; and so he has no reason to believe they would do it now.
Mr. Woollard stated they would not be issuing business tax receipts to anyone who
does not meet the standards.
Committee member Green stated that a certain boat captain owns a 49- passenger
boat; and that he rents his boat like a party boat, but does not call it that because he would go out
of business due to the number of required parking spaces for a party boat.
Mr. Woollard noted that a 49 passenger boat under the proposed ordinance would fall
under the 4- 1 bracket ( 1 parking space for each 4 passengers).
Committee member Green mentioned that the boat captain also has an 80- passenger
boat that would require him to have 25 parking spots for his passengers and crews.
Committee member Eller stated there is no way this boat captain would be able to
abide by this standard. He continued that he does not abide by the rules, but the City allows him
to get away with it.
Mr. Woollard stated this is not something they ignore, and that the City has a
systematic approach to enforce standards. He also stated the proposed ordinance has been vetted
through the Local Planning Agency and had been through the City Council once; but the City
Council wants this committee to review the ordinance and make recommendations before they
adopt the ordinance.
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Chairman Raim moved to recommend to the City Council to approve the
proposed ordinance; seconded by Committee member Weidenhamer.
Committee member Green inquired as to the procedures in place for owners not
meeting parking standards.
Mr. Woollard stated that they have a spread sheet for each harbor front property
containing a list of the boats that have active business tax receipts, the capacity of the boats, and
the
required
parking
requirements
for
each
boat.
And they would not issue additional business
tax receipts if the parking requirements add up to more than the existing parking spaces.
Committee member Eller asked if this particular boat captain be denied renewal of his
license.
Mr. Woollard reiterated that they would not be issuing additional business tax receipt
to anyone not meeting the standards.
Committee member Eller asked to see a copy of the spreadsheet for this particular
owner.
Mr. Woollard would send a copy of the spreadsheet to the committee members
The Chairman called for a vote on the motion, which passes 4- 0.
E. Boat Parade Award
Mr. Woollard informed the committee that the Boat Parade Committee has decided to
add an award for the boat that best represents the historic harbor; and that they have invited the
City
to
come
up
with
the design
and asked
for two
volunteer
judges for the
award.
He explained
that due to the Sunshine Law, he could only ask for one volunteer judge from this committee.
Chairman Raim volunteered to be one of the judges.
Councilmember Eller volunteered to be the backup judge in case Chairman Raim was
unable to make it.
6.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further discussions, the meeting adjourned at 7: 00 p.m.
Adopted
and
ap.
Mike Raim, 1
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Z"— day
of
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2012.
Rey Bailey, City Clerk
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