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BAYSHORE/GATEWAY TRIANGLE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT LOCAL ADVISORY
BOARD MINUTES OF THE APRIL 7, 2015 MEETING
The meeting of the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment Advisory Board was
called to order by Steve Main 6:00 p.m. at the CRA Office Meeting Room 3570 Bayshore Drive,
Unit 102.
Roll Call: Present: Advisory Board Members: Steve Main, Maurice Gutierrez, Mike
Sherman, Karen Beatty, Peter Dvorak, Larry Ingram, Shane Shadis, and Chuck
Gunther.
CRA Staff Present: Jean Jourdan, CRA Operations Manager, Ashley Caserta, Project
Manager, and Ekna Hue, Operations Coordinator.
II. Adoption of Agenda: Motion to approve the agenda made by: Peter Dvorak 2nd by:
Karen Beatty Approved: 8-0.
III. Adoption of Minutes: Mr. Main asked for a motion to approve the March 3, 2015
meeting minutes. Motion to approve minutes made by: Maurice Gutierrez 2nd: Peter
Dvorak Approved: 8-0.
IV. Public Speaker(Charlie Thomas, Real Estate Planner and Developer):
Commissioner Taylor introduced Charlie as one of the leaders in designing 5th Avenue.
The following are points made in his presentation.
• We need a clear vision of what we want to happen in the area.
• We need to identify focal points and about 6 blocks of the surrounding area to
build toward that particular focal point.
• Identification is needed for the area. Something that indicates that this is a
redevelopment area or a special area.
• Identify the space you are focusing on in regards to function; is it an activity
space, open space, empty space, etc.
• US41 is the perfect place to start the identity of the area.
• Create opportunity for builders/developers by providing a change of zone, grants,
incentives, etc.
V. Project Updates
A. CRA Project Updates
1. 17+ Acre Property: The Estimated Value is $3,000,000. Premiere Plus Realty
Company was selected to market and sale the CRA's 17+ acres. CRA staff has been
communicating with Province Group and provided the company with information about
the site. John Burton will be providing a market study for this property at a later date.
Maurice suggested we create this property into an extension of Sugden Park. It was
recommended we wait for any decisions on this after our loan gets reduced from a
possible sale of the triangle property. John Burton has communicated that there is an
interested party for possible purchase with the intent of building an ALS. Also, there is
another party interested but have not disclosed what their intent is.
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2. Gateway Triangle Properties: The Board approved the Purchase Agreement at the
November 11th meeting. The vote was 3/2 with Commissioner Hiller and Taylor voting
against. The Agreement provides for a 150 day inspection period and closing on or
before 180 days. The Buyer is in the due diligence phase. Due diligence is 150 days or
April 17, 2015 and closing on or before May 18, 2015. Staff spoke to Mr. Fortino to let
them know the due diligence is moving in a positive direction. He also mentioned they
are due to close on 2 other properties in the triangle (Union Motors & Burger King bldgs)
by the beginning of April.
3. Residential Lot Development (Van Buren). According to the Agreement NIAN must
commencement construction by March 26, 2015 on the five lots they own. Staff has
attempted to contact NIAN Financing, but have not received a response. The County
Attorney's Office and staff will prepare and send out a notification letters with a copy of
the Agreement advising NIAN of the approaching deadline. Staff sent out certified letters
on 2/17/15 to the owners of record notifying them of the deed restriction requiring
construction to commence within 24 months of the closing date (March 26, 2015). Staff
will turn this to the county attorney's office for their legal action.
4. Breeze of Calusa: Twenty four homes are proposed for construction within the Gateway
area on Calusa Ave. Unanimous approval by the Planning Commission, with the unit
count reflecting the NIM graphic that CRA saw. The site has been cleared and under
construction.
5. CRA Residential Lots: Love Legacy The CRA Board approved the sale of the 18 lots
to Love Legacy on May 13th by a vote of 3 to 2. Building permits are going through their
fourth review with the County. Architectural renderings provided. He will also be working
with Christine Carlton to provide an easement for the connecting bridge to and from
Sugden Park. They have been approved for 2 building permits for the following
addresses: 3037 Lunar Street& 3252 Lunar Street.
6. Solstice f/k/a Cirrus Point: Staff spoke with Jim Fields on 2/26/15 and he is still moving
forward to obtain approval from the County Commission. An affiliate of Jim Fields
brought in a Senior Living Facility Development team to the office. They were seeking
information on current projects within the area.
7. The Garden School: Kathy Khatib "Still working on the school redesign, finding ways to
bring down the costs. Want to make sure the school will work at all levels, including
financially(10/2/14).
8. DRI Grants: In-office work for the Karen Drive Stormwater Improvement Project (grant
funded in the amount of $154,120) and the Pineland Avenue Stormwater Improvement
Project (grant funded in the amount of $56,570) has begun. The funds have been
received and the first step is to obtain an environmental review that is a requirement of
the grant. The project must be completed within 6 months. The project is in the
environmental review process. Once approved staff will go to bid for construction. An
updated preliminary cost estimate was completed for both projects. Due to rising
construction costs, the cost estimates have increased significantly. Staff has met with
the grantor and has submitted a request for increased funding.
I. Karen Drive:
i. Original grant amount: $154,120
ii. Additional funding requested: $137,388
Total grant amount should this request be approved: $291,508
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II. Pineland Avenue:
i. Original grant amount: $56,570
ii. Additional funding requested: $45,040
iii. Total grant amount should this request be approved: $101,610
9. Haldeman n/k/a Regatta: The property has been cleared for construction. SDP- The
development on-site will include 16 multi-family structures with 64 units on 20.51 acres.
10. Haldeman Landings Boat Docks: The boat landing petition has been resubmitted. It
will go before the CCPC and the BCC. Dates for these will be provided once they are
set.
11. RaceTrac: According to County staff there is no updates at this time, but new submittals
are imminent.
12. Becca Avenue: The County Manager's Office and the Stormwater Department have
been in discussions with the Shelter. The Stormwater Department has determined they
may only need an easement across the property. It appears a recommendation for the
Shelter to purchase the property with the provision of an easement to the County for
stormwater will be made by the County Manager's Office to the BCC.
13. Annual Report: The CRA's joint workshop with the BCC was held earlier today.
Everyone in the CRA has been in receipt of the report.
14. Greenway Nursery: They wanted to stop paying rent but the county attorney's office
said they are responsible until the property is sold or throughout their contract.
15. FY16 Budget: Working on this right now.
B. Request for Payments: Motion for payment made by: Karen Beatty 2nd: Steve Main
Approved: 8-0.
C. MSTU Beautification Project Updates:
1. Thomasson Drive / Hamilton Avenue: The design is still ongoing. They are now
considering roundabouts in the design. Also, the sidewalk has been changed from a 8' to a
6' due to SFWMD permitting requirements. The design should be completed by the end of
the year.
Karen asked if a stop light may be possible instead of a roundabout. Staff explained we
would need an impact study or a feasibility study.
V. Old Business:
A. Solstice/Cirrus Pointe: Recommend the consideration for the approval of this project once
all monies owed by the developer are paid back to the county, made by: Larry Ingram 2nd
by: Maurice Gutierrez Approved: 6-2, Shane Shadis and Peter Dvorak dissenting.
VI. New Business:
A. Web Redesign: Motion to move forward with Relevanza as our website redesign vendor
made by: Michael Sherman 2nd by: Maurice Gutierrez Approved: 8-0.
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VII. Advisory Board General Communications:
Mike Sherman mentioned he attended a Botanical Gardens (BG) meeting which mentioned that their
visitor numbers have doubled since last year. He suggests we take that into consideration with the
roundabout. Everyone congratulated Ashley Caserta on her advancement to her new job.
VIII. Citizen Comments: A Botanical Place resident by the name of Dennis who spoke in regards to
Cirrus Pointe. He is in favor of a project for income purposes.
IX. Adjournment:
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AF'fproved by Steve Main, CR/A-AB Chairman.
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