Bayshore Gateway CRA Minutes 06/02/2015 G'2 , 41, 134004
Bayshore Gateway Triangle CRA.Bayshore Beautification MSTU
Haldeman Creek MSTU
BAYSHORE/GATEWAY TRIANGLE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT LOCAL ADVISORY
BOARD MINUTES OF THE JUNE 2, 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, Karen
Beatty, Peter Dvorak, and Chuck Gunther(late). The following were excused: Mike
Sherman, Larry Ingram. The following were absent: Shane Shadis.
CRA Staff Present: Jean Jourdan, CRA Operations Manager, and Ekna Hue,
Operations Coordinator, Elly McKuen, Project Manager
II. Adoption of Agenda: Motion to approve the agenda made by: Peter Dvorak 2nd by:
Steve Main. Approved: 5-0.
Ill. Adoption of Minutes: Mr. Main asked for a motion to approve the May 5, 2015 meeting
minutes made by: Steve Main 2"d: Peter Dvorak Approved: 5-0.
VI. 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. John Burton of
Premier Plus Realty is working with Kenneth Devos who did the market analysis before
on the site for an updated appraisal. Still waiting to hear on the offer on the site as well
to present to the CRA.
Peter Dvorak requested we include a written agreement to the new buyer for the
inclusion of a boardwalk pathway to Sugden.
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. Due diligence has been met and their deposit of$152,000 is hard. The
purchaser requested and was granted a closing extension of 60 days for closing. The
closing is now scheduled for July 13, 2015.
3. Residential Lot Development (Van Buren). According to the Agreement NIAN must
commencement construction by March 26, 2015. 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).
Request for Legal Services was forwarded to County Attorney's Office requesting they
send out an official notification of non-performance from their office. Antonio Brown of
NIAN called on 5/29/15 and said he plans to start pulling permits in July. He informed
staff that he has sold two of the houses on Linda Drive and the County approved
vacating the street. NIAN partnered with Rebecca Maddox of 360 Market to purchase
the property north of 360.
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4. Breeze of Calusa: Twenty four homes are proposed for construction within the Gateway
area on Calusa Ave. 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. They have been approved for 2 building
permits for the following addresses: 3037 Lunar Street & 3252 Lunar Street. One of the
lots has fill on it now.
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.
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. She is ready to go to clearance and is moving forward.
8. DRI Grants: The DRI Grants which are through the state have specific deadlines
which disable us from taking advantage of these funds. Their deadline for the
completion of improvements and all final invoices must be submitted by no later than
August 31, 2015. Our procurement process is longer than the deadline therefore we
would not meet the deadline. We are currently talking with the Housing Department
which is the department we applied for the grants from regards supplemental funds
we can substitute. The funds that have been discussed are CDBG funds. The Housing
Department is currently analyzing the possibility of these funds, they will be letting
us know in the coming weeks. The next grant cycle is January 2016.
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 on July 2, 2015.
11. RaceTrac: According to County staff there is no updates at this time, but new submittals
are imminent.
12. Becca Avenue: One offer was received for $125,000 from the Shelter. This is going to
the CRA's consideration on their next BCC meeting. They will be adding two houses and
will also surrender an easement for stormwater plans.
B. Request for Payments: None at this time
C. MSTU Beautification Project Updates: Shared at the 5pm meeting.
V. Old Business:
A. Grants for Karen and Pineland discussed in CRA Projects Update.
VI. New Business:
A. Advisory Board Appointment: Maurice Gutierrez and Michael Sherman's advisory board
appointment has expired on May 22, 2015. Both Maurice Gutierrez and Michael Sherman have
reapplied for their seats, note there were no other applicants, staff recommends we accept them
for reappointments. Motion to accept their applications and reappoint both Michael Sherman
and Maurice Gutierrez made by: Steve Main. 2"d by: Karen Beatty. Approved: 5-0.
B. Sealed Bid (Becca Ave): Discussed under CRA project updates.
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C. Grant Request: Mr. Antone Mendes owner of the plaza located at 2260 Tamiami Trail E. to
include paving and stripping the parking lot. Two quotes have been received. If approved, the
grant amount we will be honoring is a total of$13,964.41. Motion to approve the application and
grant the monies to the applicant made by: Maurice Gutierrez 2nd by: Chuck Gunther. Approved:
5-0.
VII. Advisory Board General Communications:
VIII. Citizen Comments: Commissioner Taylor requested the advisory board entertain the idea of
possible parking lanes on Bayshore Drive.
IX. Adjournment:
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Approved by Steve Main, CRA-AB Chairman.
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