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Government Academy April 26, 2012 Development Services

Dev Svs. Government Academy April 26, 2012 Development Services. Session 3: Stamp of Approval: Building, Code & Community Development Welcome & Agenda Preview – Cybil Barbanes, Development Services Coordinator Ice-Breaker – People Bingo Community Development – Jim Hickey, Chief Planner-Zoning

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Government Academy April 26, 2012 Development Services

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  1. Dev Svs Government AcademyApril 26, 2012Development Services

  2. Session 3: Stamp of Approval: Building, Code & Community Development Welcome & Agenda Preview – Cybil Barbanes, Development Services Coordinator Ice-Breaker – People Bingo Community Development – Jim Hickey, Chief Planner-Zoning Building Division – Maryellen Serra, Development Services Administrator Trivia Break & Refreshments Code Enforcement – Ken Maroney, Chief Code Enforcement Officer Questions and Closing Remarks

  3. Community Development

  4. Community Development

  5. Coral Springs Population • Land Area 23.93 Sq. miles • Median Age 36.5 Years • Dwelling Units 45,433 • Households 41,814 • 41,814 occupied (92%) • Owner occupied 65% vs Renter Occupied 35% • 3,619 vacant (8%)* • Single Family (54%) Multi-Family (46%) • Median Household Income: $65,348* • *SOURCE: 2010 Census

  6. 15th Largest City in Florida(2010 Census)

  7. City Boundary Map23.93 Square Miles

  8. Community Development Core Services Maintain Comprehensive Plan Process Land Development Actions Conduct DRC/Building Plan ReviewConduct Architectural Review including Paint Palette Process with County all CDBG, SHIP, HOME Grants, NSP, Housing Trends ($28 million in grant funding) Coordinate Neighborhood Partnerships (Slice of Springs – 107 formal partnerships) Public Art To Be Discussed at Later Government Academy: Maintain Environmental Awareness / Partnerships Sustainability Index / Florida Green Local Government Tree Canopy Restoration Traffic Calming – 29 streets in Program

  9. Future Land Use Plan Map

  10. Zoning Map Zoning Map

  11. Responsible forCommittees and Boards Planning & Zoning Board Neighborhood & Environmental Committee Development Review Committee Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Architectural Review Committee Public Art Committee Traffic Management Team / MPO Board of Adjustment CRA Board Support 50th Anniversary Committee

  12. Stabilizing the Neighborhood Tracking neighborhood information • Properties in Default • (foreclosure) • Code Cases • Vacant Registered Properties

  13. Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Overview Assistance to facilitate the acquisition and rehabilitation of foreclosed and/or abandoned properties that might otherwise become sources of abandonment and blight within the community.

  14. NSP 1 City received $3,378,142 .00

  15. NSP Properties

  16. NSP 3 City received $1,657,845.00

  17. CDBG Overview CDBG funds programs/activities that benefit very low, low and moderate income persons. To provide a suitable living environment To provide decent housing To expand economic opportunities CDBG and CDBG-R funds received since 2000: $11,158,344

  18. CDBG Overview To be eligible, a program must meet one of these national objectives: Benefit to low income persons (either within a defined area or for a group presumed low-income like seniors). Housing Activity (creating low income housing, or renovating low income housing). Eliminate Slum and Blight (area basis, spot basis or urban renewal area)

  19. Planning & Zoning Business Initiatives • Commercial Façade – Working with local business owners to provide matching grant for storefront improvements • Street Indexing – Phase II installed 13 signs along Sample Road and 14 signs along Wiles Road over the next couple of months. • (32 installed on University)

  20. Planning & Zoning

  21. Key Development and Redevelopment Projects Ulta Cosmetics (Proposed) Sports Authority (Proposed) Marshall’s (Under Construction) Lady Bird Academy (Proposed) Fire Station 71 (Under Construction) Turtle Run Child Care (Completed) Daniela Springs (Under Construction) Coral Landings III (Under Construction) Salt Life (Completed) Broward College (Under Construction TD Bank (Proposed) Development CS Medical ER (Complete) Redevelopment

  22. Architectural Review • Design Review Guidelines – Design, Colors, and Building Materials • Color Palette – FY2010 • 445 Residential Permits • 10 Commercial Permits • Roof Tiles and Colors ( List is available online) • Commission may look at Commercial Pallette over next year

  23. Homeowner Paint Approval Process • A no-fee paint color • application. • Online Paint Palette • underway. • Free recycled exterior beige • paint is also available to • Coral Springs residents. • Paint is the #1 reason for • our customer walk-in.

  24. Ongoing Issues 50th Anniversary Foreclosures/ Housing Broken Woods Redevelopment Vacant Commercial Space Commercial Signage Coconut Creek Casino Expansion

  25. Public Art Funded through Developer’s fee, not tax dollars Established in 2004 Twelve current pieces or artworks purchased Includes Public and Private art purchase CoralSprings.org/publicart

  26. Community and Public Art • Some artworks are readily accepted… Kevin Barrett. Union One. Jack Howard-Potter. Rotate. James Burnes. Laura’s Ego.

  27. While others are controversial… Internationally recognized artist Installations all over the world (Italy, Germany, Slovenia, The Netherlands, China (Beijing Olympics)) Extremely intricate design/engineering 18,000 glass mosaic tiles 3,300 lbs. 16’ tall Shipped from Italy Community and Public Art Marialuisa Tadei. Donna dal Futuro. 2009

  28. Art can encourage public debate and dialogue “Bowling Pin” “Sunglasses” “Bloodshot Body” “Vulgar/Disgusting” “Miami Sculpture” The “Thing” “Pregnant Alien” Why? Location, placement, artwork Community and Public Art Donna dal Futuro

  29. Purpose of Public Art • To engage the public • To allow for interaction/differing views • To allow for interpretation of art • Public Art Program • Various types of art: Mosaics, metal sculptures, bronze pieces • Array of artwork for the City

  30. How Can You Help Public Art • Advocate for the need of a public art program and voice your approval of the artworks you do like. • Spread the word about informing the public on the program • Let others know that Public Art is NOT paid for through taxes.

  31. Building Permit Process

  32. Location & Hours • 9530 West Sample Road 1 block west of University Drive [South side of Sample Road] • Monday thru Friday Customer Care Center & Lobby 954-344-1025 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

  33. The Building Division provides plan reviews, issues building permits, performs field inspections and issues certificates of occupancy to ensure conformance with Florida building codes.

  34. Florida Building Code The Building Department requires adherence to the Florida Building Code per Florida statute. The Building Code has been established to protect the assets, safety and welfare of our residents and property owners.

  35. Importance of a building permit • Allows the city to verify licensing and insurance requirements • Allows the work to be inspected by an individual knowledgeable in that trade • Ensures the project meets construction standards • Establishes a permanent record of work completed on your property

  36. Importance of a building permit cont.d • Establishes who is responsible for the work • Establishes a record of inspections

  37. Building Permit Process Submit plans for review 15 business days to approve or provide written critique Notify property owners & contractors of the status of their permit application via postcard

  38. Inspection Process Within 24 Hours 95% Of The Time Requests Received By 3:30 P.M. are performed the following business day

  39. When Is A Building Permit Required? New Construction Alterations to your home or business All repairs due to fire Repairs exceeding $1500 requires a permit Major repairs or equipment replacements

  40. A permit is always required for • Water heater • A/C • Heat pump/heater recovery • Tub/shower pan • Electrical service/meter and/or changes to electric • Fire repairs • Exterior doors and windows • Fences • Skylights

  41. Code Enforcement

  42. Code EnforcementCore Services • Local Business Tax Receipt • Neighborhood Preservation • Landlord Registration • Commercial and Residential Field Inspections • Public Education on Code Requirements

  43. Customers • Residential Single-family Structures 24,254 • Multi-family Structures 22,011 • 47% of housing stock is Multi-Family • Approximately 10.4 million square feet of Commercial Space

  44. Citywide Top Code Violations • Foreclosures • Roof Discoloration • Overgrown Lawns • Neighborhood Preservation • Trash and Litter • Landscape Maintenance • Work Without Building Permits • Local Business Tax Receipt

  45. Code EnforcementBusiness Initiatives • Code Ranger Program • Foreclosure Monitoring • Registration Program • Maintaining Properties • Landlord Registration Program • Registration Program • Maintaining Properties

  46. Code Rangers • Volunteer program • proactively recognize violations • aesthetics and health & safety issues • Must attend a 16 hour training • Will be assigned a specific area to monitor • Flexible hours

  47. Foreclosures • Task Force • Ordinance to register homes • (1,270 FY ‘09) • (552 FY ’10) • Streamlined Code Process • Emergency Notices to Special Magistrate • Administrative Citations

  48. Code Enforcement Procedures Occurrence of Violations • Field observation by Code Officers in zones • Citizen complaints written, phone or web The Process • Courtesy Notice given either door hanger or mailed • Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing - if failure to comply, a Special Magistrate Hearing is scheduled

  49. Code Enforcement Procedure • Final order issued giving compliance date and fine amount • No compliance after re-inspection: • Certificate of Lien at a Hearing • Lien recorded • Administrative Citation Program • Warning Notice • Citation issued if not complied

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