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2011-R-08RESOLUTION NO.2011-R-08 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA RELATING TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 163, PART III, FLORIDA STATUTES (THE "COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT ACT"); SAID RESOLUTION BEING SUPPORTED BY DATA AND ANALYSIS; DEFINING THE EDGEWATER COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA; FINDING THE EXISTENCE OF CONDITIONS IN THE EDGEWATER COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA THAT WARRANT THE CREATION OF A COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA AND AGENCY; MAKING A LEGISLATIVE FINDING THAT CONDITIONS IN THE EDGEWATER COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA MEET THE CRITERIA DESCRIBED IN SECTION 163.340(7) OR (8), FLORIDA STATUTES ("FINDING OF NECESSITY"); PROVIDING FOR FILING WITH THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTING PROVISIONS, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND ADOPTION. WHEREAS, the City of Edgewater, Florida has made the following determinations: WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature duly enacted Chapter 163, Part III, Florida Statutes (the "Community Redevelopment Act") establishing the conditions and procedures for the establishment of community redevelopment areas and agencies; and finding that coastal and resort tourist areas or portion thereof which are deteriorating or economically distressed could be revitalized and redeveloped in a manner that will vastly improve the economic and social conditions of the community; and WHEREAS, the City of Edgewater commissioned Kimley-Hom and Associates, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "Consultant') to prepare an independent finding of necessity analysis of the proposed Edgewater Community Redevelopment Area (hereinafter referred to as "CRA"); and WHEREAS, the City of Edgewater reviewed the independent Edgewater CRA Finding of Necessity Report of January 2011 prepared by Consultant. Said report meets the CRA Finding of Necessity requirements of Florida Statutes, Section 163, Part III; and 2011-R-08 WHEREAS, the City of Edgewater considered public input, me recommendation of the staff, and the standards and guidelines of Chapter 163, Part III; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 163.346, Florida Statutes, the City of Edgewater has provided public notice of its intent to consider adopting a resolution declaring a finding of necessity for creation of the Edgewater CRA at least fifteen (15) days before such proposed action by registered mailed notice to each taxing authority which levies ad valorem taxes on real property contained within the geographic boundaries of the proposed redevelopment area and in compliance with the notice requirements set forth in Section 166.041(3)(a), Florida Statutes; and WHEREAS, conditions are present which are detrimental to the sound growth of the Edgewater CRA and which substantially impair or arrest appropriate growth within the area, and present conditions and uses which are detrimental to the public health, safety, morals and public welfare; and WHEREAS, the Edgewater CRA Finding of Necessity Report of January 2011 confirmed that: conditions in the area meet the criteria described in Section 163.340(7) or (8), blighted areas exist within the Edgewater CRA, and the rehabilitation, conservation, or redevelopment of the Edgewater CRA is necessary in the interest of public health, safety, morals or welfare of the residents of Edgewater; and WHEREAS, the Edgewater CPA is a coastal and tourist area that is deteriorating and economically distressed due to outdated building density patterns, inadequate transportation and parking facilities, faulty lot layout and inadequate street layout; and WHEREAS, the Edgewater CRA contains a substantial number of deteriorated, or deteriorating structures, in which conditions, as indicated by the Finding of Necessity Report, are leading to economic distress; and WHEREAS, within the Edgewater CRA there is a predominance of defective or inadequate street layout, parking facilities, roadways, drainage facilities, or other public infrastructure; and 2011-R-08 2 WHEREAS, aggregate assessed values of real property in -me Edgewater CPA for ad valorem tax purposes have failed to show any appreciable increase and in fact for some properties such values have declined at rates significantly greater than that of the City of Edgewater and Volusia County as a whole; and WHEREAS, within the Edgewater CRA there exists faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness; and WHEREAS, within the Edgewater CRA there exists unsafe or unsanitary conditions; and WHEREAS, within the Edgewater CRA there exists inadequate or outdated building density patterns; and WHEREAS, within the Edgewater CRA there exists a substantial commercial vacancy rate; and WHEREAS, the Edgewater CRA exhibits a diversity of ownership and unusual property configurations which prevent the free alienability of land; and WHEREAS, within the Edgewater CRA there exists a significant degree of nonconformities relative to parking, stormwater management, landscaping, architectural design and community standards; and WHEREAS, the Edgewater CPA can be revitalized or redeveloped in a manner that will vastly improve the economic and social conditions of the community; and WHEREAS, after considering the recommendation contained within the Edgewater CPA Finding of Necessity Report of January 2011 prepared by Consultant and after providing proper notice to all taxing authorities which levy ad valorem taxes on real property in the redevelopment area, and providing the public an opportunity to present testimony and evidence, the City Council, finds as a matter of fact that conditions exist which warrant the creation of a community redevelopment area. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida: 2011-R-08 3 Section 1. Recitats. The above recitals are true and correct, are hereby accepted as legislative findings of fact, and incorporated into this Resolution by this reference. Section 2. Approval. This Resolution is supported by data and analysis and the City Council makes a legislative finding of fact that the conditions in the Edgewater CRA meet the criteria described in Section 163.340(7) or (8), Florida Statutes. The City Council adopts the Edgewater CRA Finding of Necessity Report of January 2011 prepared by Consultant as the Finding of Necessity Report (which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A") and in accordance with Section 163.356, Florida Statutes finds that there is a need for a community redevelopment area for Edgewater. The geographic area of the Edgewater Community Redevelopment Area is designated as depicted on the map (which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "B"). Section 3. Recordation Required. This Resolution relating to the Edgewater CRA shall be recorded in the Minutes of this Board and filed with the Edgewater City Clerk's Office. Section 4. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Section 5. This resolution shall take effect upon adoption. After Motion to approve byIdi;nr:imo., Lopiy with Second byL Ly Lj=@ ID 113111a b—'n U the vote on this resolution held on April 18, 2011, was as follows: AYE NAY Mayor Mike Thomas _ Councilman Justin A. Kennedy Councilwoman Gigi Bennington Councilwoman Mike Ignasiak Councilman Ted Cooper 2011-R-08 4 PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this l8th day of April, 2011. ATTEST: "a. Wlirlua Bonnie Wenzel For the use and reliance only by the City of Edgewater, Florida. Approved as to form and legality by: Carolyn S. Ansay, Esquire City Attorney Doran, Sims,Wolfe, Ansay & Kundid CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ]EDG2701UDA ike Thomas Mayor 1334 I Robin L. Matusick Paralegal Approved by the City Council of the City of Edgewater at a meeting held on this 18th day of April, 2011 miler Agenda Item No. 8je_. 2011-R-08 ty o IEDG TER . i'4i1 r . . , Vision: The City of Edgewater will be a safe, clean, accessible City of Edgewater, Florida and environmentally - friendly community with a Community Redevelopment Area small - town atmosphere. Finding of Necessity Report Edgewater will continue to be a waterfront - oriented January 2011 community that provides a �ti { , high quality of LAWANDALES life, with a strong sense of Kinney -Ham and Assodales, pride in our civic amenities, PLANNING our community facilities, our 11 I, C URBAN RESOURCE GROUP AFFILIATES, INC. vibrant and distinctive 4011 neighborhoods and our a ssocuaces 4r bai do ?Avg .Iandscaoe achitecture'architectu'd design City of Edgewater Community Redevelopment Area Finding of Necessity- EDGEWATER, FLORIDA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA FINDING OF NECESSITY REPORT OCTOBER 2010 Updated January 2011 Prepared for the City of Edgewater, Florida Consultant Team Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc. Lawandales Plannin g Affiliates Inc. Canin Associates, Inc. 2 LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. City of Edgewater Community Redevelopment Area Finding of Necessity INTRODUCTION Under agreement for continuing planning services with the City of Edgewater, the team of Kimley -Horn and Associates (KHA), Lawandales Planning Affiliates (LPA) and Canin and Associates, Inc. (Canin) was retained to conduct this Finding fLotiomiiL Pevclornn, of Necessity report in order to determine whether portions of s;trnte;zic 11.111 the City qualify under Chapter 163, Part III to be designated as a Community Redevelopment Area (CRA). The assessment of qualifying areas for designation as a CRA fulfills objectives contained within the May 2010 Economic Development i. I1. , Strategic Plan for the City of Edgewater, Florida prepared by the City in concert with the Volusia County Department of s 1— 1 U O WAreel Economic Development. CCn ,tom,,, UFWKNOWS The areas proposed for a CRA, the City's traditional commercial centers, have seen rising vacancy rates, and exhibit conditions supportive of redevelopment. The areas have not captured new residential and little to no new commercial N Figure development. Commercial and tt' i Regional Location of 0641 Edgewater, Florida i ndustrial lands with available utilities y t0,,,, BE 11 remain underutilized. Some historic structures exhibit decaying conditions. DeLand , _ '" The City has a great opportunity 0 dgewater Y g PP ty to '"" arrest the decline by creating a CRA Sanford and establishing a pro- active, strategic 0 redevelopment and economic development program. This Finding of Necessity Report is the first step toward Tdosvillo y um► establishing a CRA. Evidence of Orlando'- ,,,,, meeting the statutory requirements is outlined in the following sections. The Community Redevelopment Act of 1969 (the "Act ") was created and adopted as Chapter 163 Part III into the Florida Statutes as a local government tool to remedy areas that are found to contain certain degrees of declining and adverse conditions. The Act affirms that the prevention of slum and blight conditions is a matter of state policy and state concern. As relates to the City of Edgewater, the targeted redevelopment area contains many of the conditions that are cited as State concern and that are directly applicable to the Act. LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. City of Edgewater Community Redevelopment Area Finding of Necessity', The Act acknowledges the need for redevelopment and creates a mechanism by which a local government can administer change in a given area through the creation of a CRA. For this local analysis, the project approach included an independent assessment of conditions meeting the statutory requirements by the project consultant team. The results of this technical review considered quantifying and qualifying the area in terms of meeting one or both of the provisions of Chapter 163.340, Florida Statutes, Subsections (7) or (8). This report is intended to be consistent with the statutory requirements for establishing a community redevelopment area while considering the future implications for public and private entities. The following sections summarize the various conditions as they exist in the targeted redevelopment area and identifies many of the required indicators needed to qualify it for community redevelopment area designation. Statutory Background Local governments must establish that a given area is blighted, and that the revitalization and redevelopment of that area is in the interests of the community. Using the best available data, this Finding of Necessity Report establishes the existence of blighted conditions; identifies the specific problems that may be addressed through adoption of a Redevelopment Plan; and importantly, creates the findings of necessity for use by the City and County in designating the area and delegating authority for creation of the CRA. Figure 2 depicts the initial focus of the study area. FIGURE 2 FINDING OF NECESSITY REPORT INITIAL FOCUS AREA 1 ..... — . ....,.., ji, f ' slit 1 . L . I „ • t i C t C+ w. 4 LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. p� ,, City of Edgewater Community Redevelopment Area Finding of Necessity The first phase of this effort included a technical analysis, examining conditions within the areas surrounding the City's Downtown Vision Plan, US 1 Corridor and Airport area that may hinder or support maintaining the quality of life and services needed for redevelopment. Building upon the Downtown , : T - . , k, Vision Plan, City planning for the `" ,,: {, �" ' ' I "" N. waterfront parks and the desire to • ", _ .` : , . � I ' . mi implement the City's Economic : 4' 4, j = ;, ",,l',', Development Strategic Plan, the .fir �""•'L`' opportunity exists to strengthen P t "::::7 , {} local values and reinforce ► f *',,,r.1, community design standards and , , t the unique Edgewater identity. ,.-. The State of Florida recognizes the t ` " . - - d t • -- potentially negative impacts to = _ t , .,._ .�, ' ' ' ". ` cities created by areas that may be , . 1 r • 4-- .. f ' w i to community standards , ,'"" , ` -- ; a " - and quantitative and value -based ``�`�' expectations. These areas tend to be unsustainable and ultimately may become a burden on the jurisdiction in which they exist. The Community Redevelopment Act was created and adopted through Chapter 163 Part III, Florida Statutes as a tool to assist in remedying areas to improve the general public welfare, local tax base, and for redevelopment of specific geographic areas. The Community Redevelopment Act declares that the rehabilitation, conservation, or redevelopment of deteriorated and distressed areas are necessary in the interest of public health, safety, morals, and welfare. In order to qualify for establishment under the provisions of the Community Redevelopment Act, a city must prepare a "finding of necessity" determining that the rehabilitation, conservation, or redevelopment of an area meets criteria broadly described as "slum" or "blighted" and is necessary in the interest of the health, safety, morals, or welfare of the residents of the community. These terms carry specific statutory references and qualifiers distinct from their common understanding and use. In addition, the statute specifically identifies that coastal and tourist areas that have inadequate transportation and parking facilities, faulty lot layout, inadequate street layout or inadequate and outdated building density patterns can benefit economically and socially from a formal redevelopment program. This report is intended to be consistent with the statutory requirements for establishing a Community Redevelopment Area pursuant to Chapter 163, Part III, Florida Statutes. Generally this proposed community redevelopment area appears to contain similar conditions — infrastructure deficiencies, development hardships, and stunted investment — as those found in other exiting community redevelopment areas within the State of Florida. LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. 1 City of Edgewater Community Redevelopment Area Finding of F The Community Redevelopment Act provides that certain areas that reflect conditions unsupportive of community standards may be determined locally to fall under two broad categories defined in the statute as meeting criteria that may lead to or support the continuation of "slum" and "blight ". It is important to understand that these terms have specific criteria that require a local analysis of conditions in order to determine whether a particular geographic area qualifies for the designation and benefits that come with creation of a community redevelopment area. While the Community Redevelopment Act acknowledges the need for Ai redevelopment in distressed areas, it also creates a mechanism by which ..#4 t a local government can administer change in a given area — the creation 1 ` *V iiiiit gv of a formal Community Redevelopment Area. Prior to its creation, the „1,: ” local government must adopt a resolution supported by appropriate data ' a .: •;'` and analysis which allows for the legislative finding that the conditions ,,'u.: r - xR in the area meet the criteria established by statute. The data and analysis i coo we s also required to find that the redevelopment of the area is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety, morals or welfare in order to eliminate, prevent, or remedy a shortage of housing affordable to residents of low or moderate income, including the elderly and to correct those deficiencies found to exist or be conducive to community deterioration. In general, "Blight" is a set of negative physical circumstances that makes an area a burden to the greater community. As a whole, these circumstances discourage the development and redevelopment of individual properties in the area and within the surrounding neighborhoods. Blight is rooted in a basic lack of investment and maintenance. The Community Redevelopment Act requires that the Finding of Necessity Report Area fit the definition of a "blighted area" if the City is to use the powers provided by the Act for redevelopment activities. i des k - isi o ,Ale Air ,� ,fir Y # . '�� p ea ITS an r ,r' r r ' w T t i _ r . �, # Central Realm ► # v -_,r Ir 111P. r inArrile '+ i , Pedestrian . _ x . ; ar- a. 4 . Realm �i ,a 11. r :� ,..',' A'f. Jl .. .- f - - OR + } is 1 i U5- t Detail Plan LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, 6 NG �. w INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. I City of Edgewater Community Redevelopment Area Finding of 111 ` r "Blighted area," means either of the following as paraphrased from Section 163.340, Florida Statutes: 1. "Blighted area" means an area in which there are a substantial number of deteriorated, or deteriorating structures, in which conditions, as indicated by government- maintained statistics or other studies, are leading to economic distress or endanger life or property, and in which two or more of the following factors are present: (a) Predominance of defective or inadequate street layout, parking facilities, roadways, bridges, or public transportation facilities; (b) Aggregate assessed values of real property in the area for ad valorem tax purposes have failed to show any appreciable increase over the 5 years prior to the finding of such conditions; (c) Faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness; (d) Unsanitary or unsafe conditions; (e) Deterioration of site or other improvements; (f) Inadequate and outdated building density patterns; (g) Falling lease rates per square foot of office, commercial, or industrial space compared to the remainder of the county or municipality; (h) Tax or special assessment delinquency exceeding the fair value of the land; (i) Residential and commercial vacancy rates higher in the area than in the remainder of the county or municipality; (j) Incidence of crime in the area higher than in the remainder of the county or municipality; (k) Fire and emergency medical service calls to the area proportionately higher than in the remainder of the county or municipality; (1) A greater number of violations of the Florida Building Code in the area than the number of violations recorded in the remainder of the county or municipality; (m) Diversity of ownership or defective or unusual conditions of title which prevent the free alienability of land within the deteriorated or hazardous area; or 7 LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. City of Edgewater Community Redevelopment Area Finding of Necessity (n) Governmentally owned property with adverse environmental conditions caused by a public or private entity. 2. However, the term "blighted area" also means any area in which at least one of the factors identified in paragraphs (a) through (n) are present and all taxing authorities subject to s. 163.387(2)(a) agree, either by interlocal agreement or agreements with the agency or by resolution, that the area is blighted. Such agreement or resolution shall only determine that the area is blighted. For purposes of qualifying for the tax credits authorized in chapter 220, "blighted area" means an area as defined in this subsection. Of particular note for the City of Edgewater are specific statutory provisions finding that: "...coastal resort and tourist areas or portions thereof which are deteriorating and economically distressed due to building density patterns, inadequate transportation and parking facilities, faulty lot layout, or inadequate street layout, could, ... be revitalized and redeveloped in a manner that will vastly improve the economic and social conditions of the community. " [Chapter 163.335 (4)] The statutes further provide that a "community redevelopment area" is defined as: "a slum area, a blighted area, or an area in which there is a shortage of housing that is affordable to residents of low or moderate income, including the elderly, or a coastal and tourist area that is deteriorating and economically distressed due to outdated building density patterns, inadequate transportation and parking facilities, faulty lot layout or inadequate street layout, or a combination thereof which the governing body designates as appropriate for community redevelopment. For community redevelopment agencies created after July 1, 2006, a community redevelopment area may not consist of more than 80 percent of a municipality." The statutes provide that prior to exercising the benefits created by the community redevelopment authority, the City must adopt a resolution supported by data and analysis that establishes ability for the City Council to find that the conditions in the proposed CRA area meet these criteria. Specifically, the statute provides: 163.355 Finding of necessity by county or municipality. - -No county or municipality shall exercise the community redevelopment authority conferred by this part until after the governing body has adopted a resolution, supported by data and analysis, which makes a legislative finding that the conditions in the area meet the criteria described in s. 163.340 (7) or (8). The resolution must state that: (1) One or more slum or blighted areas, or one or more areas in which there is a shortage of housing affordable to residents of low or moderate income, including the elderly, exist in such county or municipality; and 8 LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. L City of Edgewater Community Redevelopment Area Finding of Necessity (2) The rehabilitation, conservation, or redevelopment, or a combination thereof of such area or areas, including, if appropriate, the development of housing which residents of low or moderate income, including the elderly, can afford, is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety, morals, or welfare of the residents of such county or municipality. Some examples of evidence and testimony to establish that an area may be designated for redevelopment include: 1. An assessment of extent of nonconforming uses and structures, such as setbacks, parking, design and density. 2. Traffic accident frequency data. 3. Inadequate public utilities to support allowable zoning or existing use. 4. Evidence of building or life safety code violations. 5. Number and percentage of code violations. 6. General infrastructure inadequacies: deterioration of sanitary and storm sewers; inadequate alleys; or deterioration of streets. 7. Economic deficiencies, such as commercial vacancy rates. 8. Wide diversity of land ownership in the area, making it relatively impossible to acquire adequate -sized parcels for development. Additional support for a finding of necessity may stem from lack of bike paths, pedestrian and bicycle accidents, circulation problems, and any other deficiency in the infrastructure of the community. After review of the initial proposed boundary area identified by the City, together with field observations and consideration of the Economic Development Strategic Plan and the City's Downtown Vision Plan, the project consultant team determined that additional adjoining areas south along the US 1 corridor exhibited characteristics required by Florida Statutes for inclusion within a redevelopment area. These areas and review also provided ultimately for the exclusion of some of the vacant areas north of the existing airport area along West Park Avenue. The US 1 corridor clearly contains many of the same features, while the vacant areas north of the airport did not clearly exhibit the same degree of qualifying conditions as found in other areas of the proposed CRA. While these findings support the statutory requirements, the City can ultimately establish a CRA that includes only a portion of these lands in order to move forward with a phased implementation plan. LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. �� f . City of Edgewater Community Redevelopment Area Finding of Necessity In addition, since Volusia County is a charter county under Florida Statutes, the City of Edgewater must receive delegation from Volusia County to exercise the authorities granted by Chapter 163, Part III, Florida Statutes. In particular, the statutes provide: 163.410 Exercise of powers in counties with home rule charters. In any county which has adopted a home rule charter, the powers conferred by this part shall be exercised exclusively by the governing body of such county. However, the governing body of any such county which has adopted a home rule charter may, in its discretion, by resolution delegate the exercise of the powers conferred upon the county by this part within the boundaries of a municipality to the governing body of such a municipality. Such a delegation to a municipality shall confer only such powers upon a municipality as shall be specifically enumerated in the delegating resolution. Any power not specifically delegated shall be reserved exclusively to the governing body of the county. This section does not affect any community redevelopment agency created by a municipality .� Y t1' P g Y Y P rior to the adoption of a county home rule charter. Unless otherwise provided by an existing ordinance, resolution, or interlocal agreement between any such county and a municipality, the governing body of the county that has adopted a home rule charter shall grant in whole or in part or deny any request from a municipality for a delegation of powers or a change in an existing delegation of powers within 120 days after the receipt of all required documentation, or such request shall be deemed granted unless this period is extended by mutual consent in writing by the municipality and county. Within 30 days after receipt of the request, the county shall notify the municipality by registered mail whether the request is complete or if additional information is required. Any request by the county for additional documentation shall specify the deficiencies in the submitted documentation, if any. The county shall notify the municipality by registered mail within 30 days after receiving the additional information whether such additional documentation is complete. If the meeting of the county commission at which the request for a delegation of powers or a change in an existing delegation of powers is unable to be held due to events beyond the control of the county, the request shall be acted upon at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the county commission without regard to the 120 -day limitation. If the county does not act upon the request at the next regularly scheduled meeting, the request shall be deemed granted. 10 . LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. c ity oft, i " i r .d ,.. ," �" -0..„..; , -4 i x i i i Executive Conclusion This Finding of Necessity Report and independent analysis has considered the conditions and status of development within the area depicted below relative to compliance with the criteria established by Chapter 163, Part III, Florida Statutes for establishment of a community redevelopment area and has found that sufficient conditions exist for designation of all or a portion of the area depicted in Figure 3 below as a community redevelopment area. A summary of qualifying conditions within each of the component areas of the proposed CRA is presented in Figure 4. City of Edgewater and Volusia County consideration of an interlocal agreement delegating appropriate CRA authority from the County to the City and defining the conditions for tax increment funding will be required prior to establishment of the CRA. Figure 3: Edgewater Qualifying Community Redevelopment Area s_ ,T:,,,„ 4." A,' . .0. * "". 1 , - ,.,,+-54, N 1 - T 4 / r. • . y Q „..x ... i �, . # . ► iii 4 jl . rp # ,; ° v 40 0.41.1,, ; 0 -,.., , , i . ' N - ,, ; -0,A; , l" > \t g 1, / ~.1 .d� �_ ` ! ti °j .. , 333 { $' • Yj7� .Y; ' n.• • r -, p, ,� ..,, e 't ..t %�' `� \ , " `� v _ , k ! '^'� 4 i r .. City of Ed . \biter CI )mmunity Redevelopment Agency = Proposed CRA Boundary (, rea,, t., 'lief i. C CrI 11 LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. 1 City of Edgewater Community Redevelopment Area Finding . ' 4 • ees Figure 4: Community Redevelopment Area and Qualifying Conditions Summary Qualifying Condition US 1 Historic Downtown Airport — West Park (Ridgewood) Area Avenue Area Corridor Diversity of Ownership — hinders redevelopment Deterioration of site conditions Property/Life Endangering Conditions Defective /Inadequate Street Conditions Defective /Inadequate Parking Defective /Inadequate Public Transportation Property Values Faulty Lot Layout Unsanitary or unsafe conditions Inadequate or outdated building patterns Defective /Inadequate Stormwater LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. i City of Edgewater Community Redevelopment Area Finding of N HISTORICAL SETTING According to the web -site http: / /www.volusia.com /edgewater /index.html: "Edgewater is a unique Intracoastal waterfront community, located alongside a diverse ecosystem, the Indian River Lagoon, known as the underwater rain forest. Edgewater's quiet, small town charm has earned the title of The . F+" . it , , Hospitality City. Some of the 1 l i most breath - taking estuaries f � ' A ,' ' f . " j r 6 - ,.. 4-; � and wild life in the country are .. ! % `03t "�� . , - ,, 1 ` 3 '1 located here. This is home to Y 7 ' r , +4 # „' i ' 300 species of birds, 680 ' ` + 7 rt i > • , s. �. k.�, i species of fish, playing : k ' It ! , a 7 . iii dolp and the famous 4 ,, t �. � ` a L . ";",' .� manatee. Several small, ._ .F +ry,r = l'' € : "' - " undeveloped islands separate t . , � ' t. � ;� ," . the shoreline and river's . " , . `4 {, Y ` channel from the accessible _ "" `. -. backwaters and the Atlantic • : 4 . Ocean. To the north is the City 41.1.' of New Smyrna Beach. South is unincorporated Volusia County and the small city of Oak Hill. To the west are pristine hardwood hammocks, rural, agricultural areas and Interstate 95. y , " • Founded in 1871 as part of a 7 Spanish land grant purchase, by, .. Dr. John Milton Hawks. The first ! 7 =i0 `° , , „ , ~ ° , _� name given the City was Hawks Park. With all travel done via water in the early days, winter MP + visitors and sellers arrived by pi r " `� � ; ill! steamboat, landing at a wharf � across from a lodge called Bayview '� * 10 ` N. kr House. What stands today as ,l ‘.,,,....1 , e ' Menard -May Park, on Riverside Drive, is the four and one half -acre parcel that was given to the City as a historical site. According to the site, what is now known as Riverside Drive or the Strand, was an Indian Trail used by the Timucuan Indians. Some prehistoric midden, Indian shell and mound sites stand as testament to their habitat and are listed in the Archaeological State Register. LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. Dr. Hawks planned for a Town Hall, library Arr and cemetery on land he donated to the City. He is buried in what is now known as the Edgewater Cemetery. The Town Hall and v *: library were built using funds donated by Dr. Esther Hawks, his wife. In 1924, the Florida State Legislature changed the name from Hawks Park to Edgewater. Through the years, many 4 improvements came: a general store, and a� crab meat factory; and a larger post office and hospital were built. It was the only hospital on the East Coast south of St. Augustine. Orange groves, apiaries, poultry yards, vegetable gardens and bee - keeping were prevalent. Tropical Honey and citrus were the basis for the early Edgewater economy. Honey Blossom Company and Loveland Groves shipped honey and fruit all over the United States. These companies still thrive today. The 1950's brought much change. A City Hall and Community Center were constructed. Edgewater incorporated as a municipality in 1951. Florida Shores contains 7,200 lots and was annexed into the City in 1957. Growing from 115 residents in 1884 to over 20,000 today, Edgewater is a year -round community. Edgewater has 146 acres of parkland, with a variety of uses ranging from Resource Based (picnicking, fitness trails swimming and fishing), Activity Based (tennis, football, racquetball, baseball, bicycling, etc.), and Passive Based (leisure activities and open space). The Riverwalk along scenic Riverside Drive has become a popular facility for walkers, bicyclists and nature lovers." Z4 , LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. 3 City of Edgewater Community Redevelopment Area Finding of N f Figure 5 Aerial Photo of Edgewater Area \ .1 , 11 1 e Y 1 x ;f ,, t'' Ilt ' , ,,: ll\ p ♦ , - • City of Edgewater Community Redevelopment Agency _ Ldge■Nater (J1\ LIIIIIIN .."1,1 15 ' LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. City of Edgewater Community Redevelopment Area Finding of Necessity FACT FINDING City Data general population and other demographics were collected and taken into account in the analysis. Of note, Edgewater's "profile" is that of a low density, predominately residential, low to middle income (per capita: $21,000) community with a very low tax rate and generally younger population, well educated, who travel. The key features are as follows: Total population: 21,415 (Urban population: 21,300, Rural population: 115 (all nonfarm) Population density: 2129 people per square mile (low). Population in July 2009: 21,225. Population change since 2000: +13.7% Houses: 8,267 (7,589 occupied: 6,320 owner occupied, 1,269 renter occupied) % of renters here: 17% State: 30% Estimated median household income in 2008: $46,968 ($35,852 in 2000) Edgewater: ..rx . n $46,968 Florida: $47,778 Estimated per capita income in 2008: $20,905 Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $184,097 ($76,900 in 2000) Edgewater: $184,097 Florida: $218,700 Males: 10,182 (48.0 %) Females: 11,043 illOSIESTAMM11111 (52.0 %) Median resident age: 42.2 years Florida median age: 38.7 years Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000: Edgewater: 1.3% ($1,029) Florida: 1.4% ($1,262) For population 25 years and over in Edgewater • High school or higher: 81.7% • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.5% • Graduate or professional degree: 3.8% o Unemployed: 4.0% o Mean travel time to work: 25.5 minutes Source: http: / /www.city- data.com /work /work- Edgewater- Florida.html #ixzzOvU7VFRJO 16 LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. • 4 0 -, , : ,-- -- ;::: , I • *. , t e .1 r. Table 1 confirms that the majority of new houses constructed within the City of Edgewater over the past decade reflect construction values less than $200,000. Income is a key factor in economic development and creating feasible support for r� commercial ventures. The income levels, housing stock and housing values are not conducive to attracting new commercial r investment without additional tools. _ .rW ••••m Table 1 Building Permit Data Single-family new house construction building permits: • 1996: 75 buildings, average cost: $90,400 • 1997: 78 buildings, average cost: $98,500 • 1998: 114 buildings, average cost: $89,800 • 1999: 175 buildings, average cost: $101,500 • 2000: 189 buildings, average cost: $101,900 • 2001: 281 buildings, average cost: $101,000 • 2002: 226 buildings, average cost: $100,200 • 2003: 285 buildings, average cost: $108,700 • 2004: 226 buildings, average cost: $126,400 • 2005: 301 buildings, average cost: $130,700 • 2006: 103 buildings, average cost: $120,500 • 2007: 26 buildings, average cost: $153,300 • 2008: 20 buildings, average cost: $125,500 • 2009: 10 buildings, average cost: $205,700 Source: http: / /www° .city- data.com /city /Edgewater- Florida.html #ixzzOvU3K9wkN 17 LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. City of Edgewater Community Redevelopment Area Finding of Necessity Community Redevelopment Area Qualifying Conditions: Deterioration of Site or Other Improvements Team members conducted windshield, walking, and other visual surveys to evaluate the existing conditions within the City and proposed redevelopment area. A critical determination for the proposed Edgewater CRA is whether there are a substantial number of deteriorated or deteriorating � ,.> r."'r,•.. -- ; ,_ms ,•;. structures which are contributing to economic distress. In the case of Edgewater, the independent assessment °vim _ �'•. by qualified planning and redevelopment specialists demonstrated that these qualifying conditions exist. Some of these conditions relate to improper or poor maintenance of yards and improvements, structural deterioration, or unrepaired storm damage. Sample 1 illustrations of these conditions are evidenced by the adjoining photographs and on the following pages. In all land use categories, there are substantial numbers of deteriorating structures and underutilized properties which are contributing to conditions that are not supportive of redevelopment and private investment within la i.k.,ry the City's Finding of Necessity Report Area. 4YL5 � b'� GYKNf YS 4PR 1Y3Kk < - , �'�. kYFFl '.� Some of the structures also reflect conditions _ 0s . relating from prior right -of -way acquisitions ands: Y. "* * * ' 4 impacts from US 1 widening that have rendered some of the properties functionally obsolete.' LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. Furthermore, the consultant teams' review of 437 pages of Code Enforcement cases document an increase in property deterioration, lack of maintenance, nuisances, and other physical decay as documented code compliance issues by the City among structures in Edgewater and particularly within the proposed CRA. Additionally, the information shows that a number of large, substantial properties along ;,t, Ridgewood Avenue within the Finding of Necessity study area were cited. The number of Q. cases has consistently increased over the last 3 — v - years. The data is available by request from the City and incorporated herein by reference due to its size. The following provides a representative sample of summary code enforcement cases within the proposed CRA area. C 618 N. Ridgewood Ave. 7450 -01- 00-0110 (Old Winn Dixie) D 511 N. Ridgewood Ave- 7450 -01 -00 -0040 (Old Hospital) C 420 N. Ridgewood Ave. 7450 -11 -02 -0050 (Old House) D 346 N. Ridgewood Ave. 7450 -01 -01 -0010 (Palms Hotel) D 340 N. Ridgewood Ave. 7451 -01 -05 -0010 (Ship Restaurant) D 322 S. Ridgewood Ave. 7452 -09 -02 -0120 (Keil House) D 403 5. Ridgewood Ave. 7433 -05 -00 -0020 (Old Motel) D 411 S. Ridgewood Ave. 7433 -10 -00 -2170 (Old Motel) A- CODE 805 S. Ridgewood Ave. 7433 -12- 00-0300 (Trailer Park) A- CODE 103 Louisa Dr. 7433 -09 -00 -0020 (Rental House) A- CODE 1092 S. Ridgewood Ave. 7433 -01 -00 -0320 (Trailers) C 1711 S. Ridgewood Ave. 8402 -28 -02 -0039 (House) A- C 2001 S. Ridgewood Ave. 8402 -37 -03 -0220 (No Name Saloon) A- C 2025 S. Ridgewood Ave. 8402 -37 -03 -0160 (Old House) Notes: A = still have; C = code / demo; D = demo / condemned; CODE = code enf Source: City of Edgewater, 2010 19 LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. o s ge a er" o rn ►N y .e, eve iC11E.t ` • It Area in. frig o Y etEssit villitti Lack of compliance with City regulatory and community design standards can also contribute to the need for a focused community redevelopment emphasis. Development of implementation programs and public capital projects can act to stimulate private reinvestment in the local community, consistent with the recommendations from the City's 2010 Economic Development Strategic Plan. oi .--':■■• aill 7,. al a 0 7„„,,, 20 LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. City of E• a _ , Community Redevelopment Area Qualifying Conditions: Lack of New Development and Investment Activity Another of the factors qualifying the proposed CRA under the statutory criteria is the lack of a robust commercial investment in the City. These qualifying conditions include that no commercial building permits were issued in 2009. Table 2 summarizes the total permitting activity in the City for 2009 and the lack of commercial building permits and reinvestment within the core areas of the community. Table 2 Building Permits CITY OF E30EWATEI Sulk200 00044200m Yair�n momm mum ! VAWE ! 1 PI.Aif C L. ! EFR d � I VAUJE COMM. VALUE RED®. ;G.O'9 issued ; 1 FEES JANUARY ' 1'23 2,021,301.00 14.921 )' � � . , i , 1 t i.. . , . ,, 0.00' cool 200m' - a I=C[3RUARY 121 1076: ,", , , 1 17.56 '300.00 3. , +. i , 0.00 0.03 , - .456.00 0.00 0.00 216.00` 3 I +ARCH 148 110.429.00 10734.10 , , ,,. 0.00 00 , 000 -_ r . •. .00 _____000 9„ 309 3 III TOTAL - ...302 ..,I Lamm* Nom � 000 486,4 .,00 .. 0.00. 0.00 77500 6 Ar R!E _ __ ylAY JUNE _ _ s IVA TOTAL MINIM 1.00 0.00 0 , , „ 0.00 + „ 0.00 0 , , . 0.84 0.00 0 JilLY _ _ � BER ! 1.111111111 t)4 TOTAL 0 004 000 0.00 0.00 0.00 000 0.03 0.00 imi 0.00 0.00 0 'OCTOBER 4 { ALCLh'.E3 R t 1 1 .l TOTAL Q .... Q; i+ + .@0 @ +'' 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 000 -- 0.00 0.04 -.. 0 QTAL_ 342 . ?< ".y 0> O2E<taE��"e�r."1 1 '. ' ..... 10.00 MOM 0 ,0 0, ..... 0:00) J'T:J ,'. 4.00 776.00. 0 % q 21 1 LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. Lt Community Redevelopment Area Qualifying Conditions: Predominance of defective or inadequate street layout, parking facilities, roadways, bridges, or public transportation C �" facilities x" - - } The consultant team also identified that there is a `f predominance of defective or inadequate street lay- out from years of FDOT widening of US 1, leaving smaller and smaller parcels on which to make a substantial investment. The early platting of the City also leaves lots which are generally undersized or lack the desired lot widths or depths to accommodate today's parking, storm water, setbacks, and other regulations. The consulting team identified concerns with existing traffic circulation, driveway locations, adequacy of parking, interconnectivity, site access, and pedestrian and bicycle routes within the - ` 4 ‘ proposed redevelopment area. The �. �. independent analysis confirms that _ existing street layout, parking facilities, circulation patterns, mobility, and access management conditions are inadequate or defective. These are contributing factors to meeting the statutory indicators necessary for designation as a community redevelopment area. . -44014:""`" CAI ,g_ • '"' - ! Sift 4 L LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. Pr Public transportation facilities along the US1 corridor generally reflect deteriorating conditions, poor NORTH physical placement, or lack of appropriate facilities. These conditions tend to undermine reinvestment and '4 1 development alternatives since alternative transportation modes can provide viable supporting . 1 conditions for economic development. Community - ;,, . ` based affordable housing grants through the State and _ _ [ the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban — _ - Development often contain criteria and standards that `• require that these public transportation facilities clearly support housing alternatives in order to qualify for �, funding. The presence of these conditions serves as ,, `+ another qualifying condition for designation as a CRA under Florida Statutes. Examination of accident data reported by the Edgewater Police Department also serves to strongly support the community's perception that the US 1 corridor area is a high frequency area for transportation- related accidents. The concentration of accidents along the segments of Ridgewood/US1 clearly supports a finding that the statutory conditions exist for meeting the criteria for creation of a redevelopment area. Multiple and successive driveway connections contribute to these conditions and are reflective of an . historical development pattern and lot r GIT configuration that pre -dates the ,.., expansion of the right -of -way for , ;`' • additional lanes and turning areas. _ • � + —m - Consideration of design changes and • --. — redevelopment patterns that can - - - create safer streets and pedestrian and -�` other user crossings will be an � �;` : important consideration for the future redevelopment planning of the ' '..*: ' !-: - ' "'" , . . . . corridor. 23 LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. 0 City of Edgewater Community Redevelopment Area Finding of Necessity IF An additional concern identified through his analysis included the lack of inter - connectivity between . � existing developed sites. These conditions are well documented, ' particularly along the US1 1 " 1r corridor, and are reflected in the 1 7 historical design of the existing a 1 commercial shopping areas as , well as newer commercial _ • • • • • • • re that has been hindered from achieving vehicle I P ",.., interconnections due to existing adjoining lot placement, driveways and other physical features. The predominance of these design conditions in the proposed redevelopment area clearly meets the statutory requirement for demonstrating faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness. The lack of a viable, comprehensive system of accessible sidewalks, bicycle facilities and dedicated multi -modal facilities, creates additional support for finding that the statutory criteria for creation of a redevelopment area are supported for the proposed Edgewater Community Redevelopment Area. As an example, there are several links of existing sidewalks that are sub- standard in respect to current design and accessibility standards. 24 LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. The consultant team completed a review of the proposed redevelopment area and identified a significant incidence of drive- , way connections along Ridgewood (US 1), _ West Park Avenue, and within the historic .., downtown core that do not meet current _.:.. driveway separation or intersection .- separation criteria of the City Land - ° , ` Development Regulations and accepted . ..;''' state right -of -way design standards. Multiple driveway connections within limited distances may contribute to poor •Y.` - traffic circulation by creating potential vehicle and pedestrian or bicycle conflicts, poor sight triangle visibility or difficulty in achieving accessible routes. 7.; . A , } f tl a a _ k 1 1 "` �i . i ti, - l _ 11 ti t - TM , i vyt ate, ,>,,, �, _a 25 LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. City of Edgewater Community Redevelopment Area Finding of Necessity Still remaining are the uncontrolled access points, lack of parking, poor signage, poor or non- existent drainage, faulty street lay -out, no curb and gutter in many places, and other factors which are detrimental to private reinvestment and a successful economic development environment. Utility poles and overhead lines r placement with on- ground mobility conflicts, a dated system of signalization, nonconforming access points, vacant property, aged buildings, T _ and facades that do not meet current community standards, together detract from potential development of the US 1 corridor and the proposed CRA. y Few of the interior sites have a pedestrian connection to the commercial areas. There is no formal pedestrian connection to City 's""' amenities, downtown, the schools, or City Hall. One of the major benefits of a pedestrian system internal to the residential area is that it brings people out and contributes to a natural surveillance and improved local economic conditions Pedestrian accessibility provides alternatives to vehicular transportation as well. On both sides of the corridor, commercial lands front the roadway and to the rear are residential and mixed -use areas. Many of the commercial sites have parking lots which are less than adequate, particularly those older sites along the US 1 (Ridgewood) corridor. Windshield surveys revealed that parking lots were deficient in one or more of the following areas: 1. Improper location of parking stalls 2. Insufficient number of parking stalls 3. Insufficient or non - existing pavement " t 4. Inadequate number of handicap parking 1 ' 1 ° spaces as well as a deficiency in width and a — lack of access aisles. 5. Lack of drainage and retention �` °z 6. If paved, it is cracked and requires resurfacing 7. Needs striping or re- striping 26 LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. ° ity of Edgewater Community Redevelopment Area Finding of til = 8. Insufficient/no curbing 9. Insufficient/no lighting 10. Insufficient/no landscaping On -site parking, and its related problem of access management, within the Finding of Necessity study area is an element that requires considerable attention. The lack of coordination among the sites from small lots and small individual developments contributes to the overwhelming problem of access management and numerous driveways and curb cuts. The parking conditions as described have contributed to the overall underutilization of the area. The lack of parking and general accessibility problems may have also contributed to the lack of success of many of the businesses on the corridor. Each of these conditions contributes to meeting the qualifying conditions for designation of the area as a CRA under Florida Statutes. r i�t t nay" 27 LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC City of Edgewater Community Redevelopment Area Finding of Necessity Community Redevelopment Area Qualifying Conditions: Faulty Lot layout Lot location, size, and the ability to support "r . _$ development are key determining factors when considering the likelihood of redevelopment. If lots are irregular in shape or size, it is difficult to meet = _ current building and zoning codes. Many of the ( -. properties within the targeted redevelopment area have irregular dimensions that create lot sizes and shapes that make compliance with current building, zoning and other land development regulations difficult. '`" The targeted redevelopment area has very few parcels groupings that are under the same ownership. The majority of block ownership patterns reflect a high proportion of diverse owners, with few adjoining parcels or aggregated parcels under single ownership. In terms of reinvestment, the properties in the area may be difficult to consolidate to support a larger, cohesive redevelopment program. The ownership fragmentation pattern of both public and private lands can serve to stunt redevelopment activity in the area. Faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness is clearly one of the significant criteria demonstrated in the proposed redevelopment area that are contributing factors in meeting the statutory requirements for designation as a redevelopment area. r p 4 ` _ • 28 LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. City of Edgewater Community Redevelopment Area Finding of Necessity In the Finding of Necessity Study area, Figure 5 gives an indication of the variety of lot sizes and configurations present in the City. The heart of the City was platted in the early 1900's. Those plats, while useful at that time, pose an archaic framework for today's land development and market needs. Without some regulatory modifications, public sector incentives and intervention through a redevelopment agency, the conditions will worsen. The lands have also been bi- sected by changes in the roadway system. s Y � # 4 ti (�yy . , ..i : V N At . V * o s: iii; ; ' 4 4' ,. t. - cl. I It ,,P ' ,; ...' 4 , 4t:\ 40,0041t14' , f a* % "6' o fi‘ .., 4. '' -: . . {ate► i � .l } ` r f } f .i <,00�. ,t �°_ i i % i / ' + ' r* #1 : - 0 iii ,k i ,.-: \ :a • "'°�' is 1 ,` • , :) -. _ � �! -' 4 'id Y • ` • :t ;. .r i • �f' j 29 LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. City of Edgewater Community Redevelopment Area Finding of N Community Redevelopment Area Qualifying Conditions: Inadequate or Outdated Building Patterns The area contains a mix of land uses: commercial, industrial, mobile homes, single family and multi - family residential. Most of the residentially used lands have been zoned for other uses, such as commercial, professional, or office for many years, and a few conversions have occurred along US 1. One problem with the current system of lots is the number of county, City, institutional, and other lands that are off the tax rolls in this area. Florida Statutes recognize that inadequate or outdated building patterns affect development patterns and often impair the sound economic growth of a given area. The Finding of Necessity Study area was platted in the late 1800's and early 1900's. While this has not affected the residential uses as much, the area is affected by a lack of parking and stormwater, small buildable areas, insufficient land to expand, incompatible adjacent uses, and problematic access due to archaic rights -of -ways, canal systems, and dirt roads. Residences still occupy commercially zoned lands, creating non - conformities. Changing the land development regulations will be needed to address these issues, creating a new plan and zoning and design system in the area will aid in attracting new development. US 1 has served as the historical downtown commercial center. The nature of retail and business along this corridor has changed dramatically. Small -scale sites are sometimes at a disadvantage. Today, the original platted lots have insufficient area to meet iwww' standard development requirements desired for today's ti pp commerce, so through a redevelopment district special considerations can be given for waivers and changes to the strict requirements of the code, without sacrificing value and still demanding high quality development. In the residential areas, many of the structures appear to be are substandard and reflect conditions inconsistent with current zoning. This area is devoid of sidewalks and good drainage. Many code violations exist in this area. Some of the houses are small historic bungalows that if cared for, could revitalize the area into a quaint neighborhood. City or CRA investments of infrastructure, sidewalks, landscaping, stormwater management, paving, and the like, could re- energize this area. 30 LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. x . 11 c 11 d Faulty lot sizes, shapes, location, and problematic title situations offer little if any value to a community. Lots and buildings may be left vacant, leaving them subject to physical deterioration. These conditions contribute to visual and physical blight. This may hamper new investment opportunities and may contribute to further deterioration area. ;._ i , p 1 : '44,1‘ , 'P - TIC :,":04 ' 4. ; :,:„, 4,) ' ' ' , _ t tom., ♦ * .,4 It r - .. . m , k 1. °" TAbi GAt AUTO AIA t °i i -- ( 11 N.- ,,,,,,,i... _ nr,..ylarlar„.. ` — . „,,„‘„,..„,..., -.ha- --,...„46._ _.....t. • . •, ., _ __„ ,, . .„, Old platted lands, dating from the early part of the City's development, remain in place, providing a parcel system that fosters outdated building patterns, inappropriate accessibility, contributes to poor drainage, and negates development of a sufficient size and type to produce overall community benefits. • 3 i L A W ANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. i it' o ` ' • gewa er Community • e • etie opneht Area' in • tog u t`eces '_ Figure 5 Zoning Map 4zs,<‘ \ -I w . }1 'z rx , ! t y .. ti1'y• - lit : \ \ ' w �� -- P / �l ` am QQ f .,.. .. .ni i- �� • -.�� " t i 1, I f to - r F € Y Q + . 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I Mi Use br {�h l \ I ._.. , Industrial s L ` Commercia / 1000 0 1000 F.et ` :: Conservation Overlay - ' �j 1 ? s �>� I a r m' _* b 1 I t .. y. „ a 33 IAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. Through a redevelopment program, the City can sponsor improvements and aid the market in support of economic development and community revitalization. This could include: creating incentives and grant/loan programs for existing business retention and recruitment; starting a business development assistance program; allowing for small lot developments to spur quality and value, implementing certain architectural /site design features; providing incentives for lot assembly; and identifying waivers of some regulatory requirements that inhibit new quality business or residential development. Community Redevelopment Area Qualifying Conditions: Unsanitary or Unsafe Conditions Deterioration of site or other improvements is prime indicator of conditions supporting the need for a CRA. When owners are absentee or fail for whatever the reason to either take care of their property or cannot afford to take care of property, site decay rises. This also may lead to unsafe or unsanitary conditions. During the windshield survey, it was determined that a substantial number of buildings were substandard, with many reaching toward a state of dilapidation and clear underutilization. With over 890 working cases, many for property maintenance, the table below documents property conditions contributing to the qualifying conditions for creation of a CRA. Table 3 Code Cases Spring 2010 Number of Code Jan- Open Cases Total Number of Number of Number of Number of Contacts Mar 2010 f New Cases Working Notice of Citations Cases Cases not Previous this Month Cases Violations Issued Presented Resolved Requiring a Code Stats Month's) Issued to Board this Month Case Number Robin,Bell 177 151 328 64 10 11 155 72 DeSue, Angela 137 130 266 18 4 5 151 86 McGrath, Mike 137 159 296 62 22 19 123 59 Totals 451 440 890 144 36 35 429 217 According to the City's records, almost 300 - , properties have been liened as a result of code i enforcement action between 2007 and 2010. { r , t , -- Those records show that a majority are ? - J 1 residential properties, many of which are `,. either included within or surrounding the Finding of Necessity study area. Regardless, the condition of the residential neighborhoods is a major factor in business location -if the residential areas are in decay or declining, commercial investment will not occur. 4 LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. I - 1 - • r • = - i %71 l'''' ''e• ell ^ opmen 4 re. . �e .!, ss ., t� 1nq c� � cessrty Other conditions noted in support of designation of the redevelopment area include sanitary conditions, in particular siting and placement of refuse collection consistent with City of Edgewater design standards was noted as lacking in a majority of existing facilities and sites. Examples include placement of additional dumpster facilities n 4 - within designated parking or landscape areas, placement of dumpsters that block potential emergency access routes, and damaged or deteriorating enclosures. It is clear from existing conditions that access for sanitation removal has not been consistently considered to ensure placement of 6 +# collection areas is compatible with access and neighboring property owner uses. Community Redevelopment Area Qualifying Conditions: Vacancy and Lease Rates US 1 is the major arterial roadway running north and south through Edgewater. A roadway that once brought pioneers, tourists, and settlers, has consistently been widened leaving remaining lands incapable of supporting quality, new development. The property data shows 554 commercial parcels with 467 or 30% located on Ridgewood (US 1). Of those on Ridgewood, 151 are less than 1 acre; 28 are between 1 and 2 acres; and 12 are less than 12 acres. The property appraiser data did not contain acreage information for 277 parcels. Several of those are publicly owned, large mobile home parks, or vacant. 252 parcels have no building value, meaning they are vacant or the structures have deteriorated to such a condition as to have no value. Many of the land uses that once thrived with the traveling public have given way to uses that can be seen as underutilizing existing sites. Some businesses have relocated, and buildings remain empty. The gridded street pattern in the center of the City lends itself well for •; redevelopment and improved parking and • i access. On- street parking is available on ,_= the side streets; however, parking ` .r * ''' ' conditions may be a deterrent to future ,* Pa development until parcels are acquired, and the public or private sector provides off -site centralized parking facilities. 35 LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. MOW y © r r Q:.wa er dt)'l1T7u. I . „ y _., i i i ¢ Community Redevelopment Area Qualifying Conditions: Aggregate assessed values of real property in the area for ad valorem tax purposes have failed to show any appreciable increase over the 5 years prior to the finding of such conditions; Property value is another clear -- indicator of conditions that can qualify an area under Florida Statutes as a redevelopment area. At this point in time, positive intervention is needed to mitigate further decline of the area. Presently, according to the Volusia County Property Appraiser's data, land = 1 ' values are exceeding building ` (improvement) values throughout much of the proposed redevelopment area. Under typical investment and redevelopment environments, building /improvement values tend to be a multiplier of land cost and values in order to support an active economic development environment. Within the proposed redevelopment area, however, the trend shows that the building values are either decreasing or not increasing at rates similar to other areas of the City. Only $4M separates the land from the building values. As the land values increase and the buildings values decrease, the opportunities and need for redevelopment strengthen. With building values not increasing, further decay may occur. Without City intervention through redevelopment, rehabilitation and restoration, the area is likely to continue to decline. Olt GROOMING (3 86) 40, 36 LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. City of Edgewater Community Redevelopment Area Finding of Necessity Table 4 below demonstrates that land values are higher than building values for 551 commercial properties. This demonstrates the deterioration and devaluation of the aging buildings versus the land value. Fifty five percent of the total value is that just of the land. Table 4 Commercial Values Building Years Built TOT_JUST_LAND TOTBLDG_DEPR TOT_MISC_IMPR TOT JUST TOT_ASSD TOT EXEMPT TOT TAXABLE 1980's 374 $ 29,584,368.00 $ 25,488,726.00 $ 2,314,047.00 $ 59,357,588.00 $ 58,677,962.00 $ 6,994,872.00 $ 51,786,182.00 1990's 59 $ 742,720.00 $ 1,225,352.00 $ 76,489.00 $ 2,083,339.00 $ 2,083,339.00 $ 2,056,615.00 2000's 116 $ 1,242,903.00 $ 826,100.00 $ 97,277.00 $ 4,002,615.00 $ 4,002,615.00 $ 3,425,287.00 $ 31,569,991.00 $ 27,540,178.00 $ 2,487,813.00 $ 65,443,542.00 $ 64,763,916.00 $ 6,994,872.00 $ 57,268,084.00 Similarly, industrial lands contain 424 total parcels, of which 209 of those are vacant. 187 of the total were built during 2000's; 78 during the 1990's; and 162 during the 1980's. The values for the vacant lands are $8.7 million, while the value for the land containing buildings is $12 million. } ..1 s sx i x. f 37 LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. h: ity o • gewater - ommunify , e Bette opt»en `Y 4 red N . ng o 1 ecesst 1 Community Redevelopment Area Qualifying Conditions: Defective or Inadequate Infrastructure Contributing to Unsafe or Unsanitary Condition t s A substantial portion of the proposed redevelopment area exhibits poor drainage conditions as a result of historic construction techniques and lack of sufficient stormwater management facilities and conveyances. Many of the i l existing developed sites pre-date current state, regional and local environmental and stormwater U ill[?\ management codes and standards. 1HOj •y — # fik Redevelopment of these sites will ': ',#u`;J 111 .1 V�ij likely trigger some level of I _ r "` compliance with new stormwater 1 treatment standards. Redevelopment "" x along the US1 corridor, in the - .- historic downtown and in the areas surrounding the airport can benefit from a master stormwater management plan and system that can significantly aide in supporting new construction and rendering parcels more easily developable. Recent and proposed statewide stormwater management regulatory changes are likely to make this redevelopment constraint more critical in the future. F , , The results of the independent analysis of the ,,4k Ira 0 i 4, existing stormwater management conditions . , > 'w t '4 x, ,; ; confirm that it contributes to the area's l f ,,,„.,,t, J' r y conditions to such a degree as to demonstrate „ .\\ ' ” ; , A AA that the following statutory criteria for `, 4 r= 1 ' i ''' 2 creation of a redevelopment area are met: ,; f ' ;' • The existence of conditions that endanger life or property by fire or other causes; • Predominance of defective or inadequate street layout, parking facilities, roadways, bridges, or public transportation facilities; • Faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness; • Unsanitary or unsafe conditions; • Inadequate provision for ventilation, light, air sanitation, or open spaces; • Deterioration of site or other improvements. 38 LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. zr ry City of Edgewater Community Redevelopment Area Finding of Necessity In particular, physical conditions were noted on private property and in public rights -of -way along significant lengths of Ridgewood (US 1), East and West Park Avenue, the intersection of West > ;f Indian Boulevard, Lamont Street and in the historic areas along Riverside Drive where many of the ° existing stormwater management facilities are not under proper maintenance and exhibit conditions _ d � '' .•-• that contribute to on- street and adjoining property ponding or flooding. Examples include standing water, damaged inlet structures, clogged piping and °' ' ' inappropriate use of facilities (parking, storage, etc.). Establishment of the community ,' # • , < ! redevelopment area and evaluation of an area - wide, 1 -�,� =1.r comprehensive stormwater management strategy .::,$A1.4-? } ' 'W are appropriate efforts in support of economic " revitalization of the proposed redevelopment area. Community Redevelopment Area Qualifying Conditions: Law Enforcement and Crime Statistics Another contributing factor qualifying the proposed area as a CRA is the influence from the amount of crime, particularly the recent increase to the index of total crime and crime rate. This factor alone makes the area a prime candidate for creating a Community Redevelopment Area. Crime incidents have continued to increase over time, particularly auto accidents, criminal traffic, and disturbances. The reason that crime is a critical factor is that police service demands for the area burden the City's ability to provide adequate services elsewhere. It also burdens the taxpayer by causing increases in taxes to provide proper coverage and protection. As the need for police protection increases, a larger percentage of tax revenues are used to provide additional services and takes away from other services that an area could receive. High crime rates can discourage investment and a vicious cycle starts: real /perceived lack of safety for personal and tangible property; new investment decreases; property values decline; tax revenues decline; no one invests; crime increases; and it continues. l'# LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. } Community Redevelopment Area Qualifying Conditions: Gross Rents and Home values relative to other areas of the county The Edgewater population has an average age of 42, which is relatively young. However, out of 8000 Median Gross Rent, 2000 households, almost 3000 are owned by those over age 65. This can have an Place Median Rent ($) Rank by Median Rent effect on the future attrition of these units unless a CRA is created to help Ponce Inlet 1125 1 provide incentives, improve external Daytona Beach Shores 822 2 conditions, attract new residents through various eligible programs, and Ormond Beach 709 3 increase the overall density of Deltona 708 4 population within the CRA. The tables below provide a comparison, showing Port Orange 682 5 where Edgewater ranks among Volusia DeBary 621 6 and its cities. Edgewater 611 7 Elderly Households New Smyrna Beach 606 8 • 2889 households in Edgewater Volusia County 597 9 person age 65 a re headed by a (31.8%) Y P 9 Lake Helen 595 10 or older in 2008. In comparison, 27.5% of households statewide are headed by South Daytona 590 11 elderly persons Holly Hill 586 12 • 2727 of elderly households in DeLand 557 13 Edgewater (94.4 %) own their homes Daytona Beach 530 14 Orange City 495 15 • 672 elderly households (23 %) pay more than 30% of income for rent or Oak Hill 439 16 mortgage costs. Pierson 421 17 40 LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. City of Edgewater Community Redevelopment Area Finding of Necessity Average Single Family Home Just Value, 2009 Place Average Single Family Home Value ($), 2009 Rank by Average Value Daytona Beach Shore; 361193 1 Ponce Inlet 344855 2 New Smyrna Beach 213642 3 Ormond Beach 203076 4 Unincorporated Area 164517 5 DeBary 155061 6 Port Orange 150756 7 Volusia County 145272 8 South Daytona 132775 9 DeLand 129674 10 Daytona Beach 121117 11 Lake Helen 118163 12 Edgewater 116805 13 Oak Hill 115593 14 Orange City 109150 15 Deltona 103245 16 Pierson 99638 17 Holly Hill 94690 18 Flagler Beach 0 19 Notes: (1) Does not include all units.Excludes mobile homes in mobile home parks. * -100 means less than 25 observations * -200 means less than 2/3 of observations have valid year built entries * -300 means less than 2/3 of observations have valid square footage entries * -400 means no obsenetions Sources: County property appraiser tax rolls. compiled by Shimberg CenteF Florida Housing Data Clearinghouse. LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. rm- 3'":....':- x, --.1.. r..s° ".? ..° :' -*".., - -,,,, City of Edgewater Community Redevelopment Area Finding of Necessity . . , , , , SUMMARY 4 j t :' , " The US 1 area has had little investment over the last few years. - . , '4. ` , 4 6 The building condition and appearance on this corridor, the I J.,:.. number of code enforcement problems, crime and other factors t 4. + wk have deterred investors. This clearly indicates an area of i •+ - disinvestment and economic disadvantage. While some of the ? ' buildings are in sound condition, many of the buildings and ` ^`— , - t .. sites are underutilized and discourage reinvestment in the g . rl dp"` , , • 0 community. This analysis demonstrates that a variety of A-8 + .' ,i,. r features from broken storm -water drainage systems, outmoded 'j�r�a r : solid waste handling, lack of maintenance, disconnected t � + �, properties, and general lack of maintenance contribute to `'� ` qualifying the proposed CRA under Florida Statutes. The majority of the area is designated for commercial land uses, but 1. l � ', the parcels are of a size or contain problems that are a deterrent ,r to improvement and investment. Lack of stormwater, poor 6. I �: r � . .. a _ r; road conditions, and very poor drainage also serve to suppress '� ° ,, property values, keep investment options limited, and serve as limiting factors for economic development in the area. v . ... .144 Edgewater's major corridors may continue to deteriorate without intervention through a community redevelopment a . # agency. Private sector assemblage of lands to re- orient the #, 4" ;..,�-- buildings, control the numerous access points, and re- invest in the area with a mix of uses that will support economic vitality r can be crucial to the future of the City and the quality of life for • !:r. � . s . its residents. Redevelopment Opportunities 4 i . r " `t - 1 Part II of this study will be to explore redevelopment _ 1 opportunities and create a Redevelopment Plan for the Edgewater Community Redevelopment Area. While 7 , m ,. Edgewater has attracted quality, valuable single family homes I r and new residential subdivisions within other areas of the City, y ' little development has occurred in the identified redevelopment ` area. •l._ +i s •: ` 42 LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. r; «4K $. ..v?,` = ti.. r:. ,- s,s;.'e.-uk.' a _ Ssf±Y s. st<_ �iLS.2. , "YSA4R v "i'F4 y c .. City of Edgewater Community Redevelopment Area Finding of Necessity The targeted area is ripe for carefully planned, quality development and redevelopment due to several key factors: 1. Lack of new, raw land for development nearby or in such a good location, within the City's urban core area. 2. Increased demand to use and convert existing land uses to meet market trends and population demands. 3. Rising or disproportionate land costs, often exceeding building values. 4. Aging infrastructure inadequate to support current regulatory requirements and business needs. 5. Aging structures that contribute to underutilized sites. 6. The location of the extraordinary natural resources, parks and recreation areas, new industrial park, historic structures, good arterial roadway network, and the Indian River Lagoon. While there are many indicators in the area that reflect qualifying conditions for designation of the area as a CRA, there are also several assets: 1. The existing infrastructure base of water, roadway, sewer capacity 2. The proximity to I -95 3. The proximity to the Indian River Lagoon 4. The proximity to and location of historic resources and areas 5. The amount of land that can be assembled to achieve new development opportunity 6. The presence of the local airport and industrial lands 7. A solid internal roadway network that can be improved 8. A willing leadership committed to tackling the challenge and hard issues like redevelopment 9. A recent commitment to a Downtown Vision Plan and Economic Development Strategic Plan. 43 LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFIUATES, KIML Y -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. City of Edgewater Community Redevelopment Area Finding of Necessity Preliminary Plan Recommendations The following represents initial observations and recommendations for prospective actions and projects. This list should be expanded as the community undertakes the development of the Community redevelopment Plan: 1. Amend the land development codes to promote mixed -use developments within the proposed CRA. 2. Focus /target efforts at creating a City Center at Park and US 1, down to Riverside Drive: a. This could include shops, restaurants, entertainment, eco- tourism centers, promotions, fishing, historic tours, using rails -to- trails etc. b. Establishing community policing paid for through tax increment financing c. Identify and consider incentives for development bonuses to capture market demands, eco- tourism opportunities, and aggregate parcels in the City Center area and on portions of US 1, particularly if eco- tourism, public access to the natural resource and natural landscapes are enhanced or included. d. Apply architectural and site design guidelines to promote a style or quality of new construction that would maintain the desired theme and scale of development in the City. 7,- V- \ (,,, 4k . a { N4 t tt il 'y - ' - $ - - , ,,,:i.... v,..A-. -&,1,.._ , , ,- ;,.L.:.,4I- L ill 1 t +i ce' F' jlf 1400 ._ i a. Jl a , 1 3. Create a system of strategic, planned improvements of publicly owned lands and right -of- ways to maximize their usefulness for the residents of the City and surrounding community. These would be superb amenities and attractors to bring people to the area to support existing and new businesses. Using the lands that are off the tax rolls as "people generators" provides remuneration from the loss of tax revenue through sales taxes, fair -share contributions through leases, user fees, and /or rentals. 44 LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. City of E.; - ° .: t "` " t y ° °"€ a av en _ 'ref ., in IV o _ c' v y . .. .... ,.... ,.,... .. - .... ., ...... .. _ , .., .v r Y- ..^.,.... ..4tn 4. Provide protections for historic structures and historic neighborhoods where there are opportunities for market forces to improve and upgrade existing structures or features. Allow for smaller lots where neighborhoods can be preserved and rehabilitated. 5. Identify incentives to homeowners to improve residential facilities. 6. Amend the zoning maps to remove inconsistencies and conform to logical property boundaries and work with property owners to eliminate non - conforming uses. 7. Target and strengthen code enforcement efforts to handle initial "clean -up" of the areas. 8. Use Facade Grants /Loans to improve buildings, when funds are available. 9. Create a business development program to aid, expand or retain existing businesses and promote new business opportunities; consider a small business administration loan program to aid small business start -ups from the community. 10. Create incentives for business location and retention. 11. Identify areas for infrastructure and beautification improvements, including water /wastewater, drainage, parking, traffic lights, sidewalks, landscaping, and new signage. 12. Improve industrial and heavy commercial opportunities, where compatible with nearby residential (phasing out incompatible uses). 13. Create a system of waivers for parking, setbacks, or other elements, where owners can make site and building improvements that can upgrade existing properties and retain business. 14. Identify and support potential private project catalyst sites. 15. Prepare a phased streetscape program. 16. Use the gateways into the City to solidify and confirm Edgewater's image /theme. 17. Identify new parking areas, access management controls for existing locations, and other transportation solutions. 18. Expand opportunities for special events. 19. Vacant lands could become new housing opportunities or new mixed -use projects. 20. Reconnecting and re- invigorating the corridor with the residential, commercial, mixed -use, and entertainment, uses would create an unbreakable connection between all land uses and populations. LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. .,.- -• y 'MR `B35it''M "":: CE�'.YS4 >R��` ,.. _ ';JYs£ " i° .' C4 ^. nyl,..:L ... Kez°.r.! City of Edgewater Community Redevelopment Area Finding of Necessity .W.4'4 , i . u. :..: S«P 21. New housing opportunities could reach a diverse clientele. 22. Recreating commercial opportunities downtown and BSA would bring new life, economic development, and help the restore the two aging corridors. Conclusions and Recommendations The preceding analysis has demonstrated that the statutory requirements for establishing a Community Redevelopment Area have been met for the proposed Edgewater CRA. This study examined the qualifying conditions evident in the proposed redevelopment area, and clearly the need is established for adopting these findings of necessity and creating a strategic plan to capture a vision, address opportunities for public and private reinvestment, redevelopment and overall revitalization. The recommended boundaries for the proposed CRA are based on an evaluation of vacant lands, the mix of land use /zoning opportunities, infrastructure conditions, proximity to major roadways and other deteriorating conditions and natural features. The City and community recognize that sound infrastructure investments, access management, appropriate development codes and incentives for private investment, actions which stem from creating a CRA and adopting a Redevelopment Plan, will contribute to arresting blighting influences in this area. A Community Redevelopment Program provides opportunities for the community to design a new future for the targeted CRA and create opportunities for public and private investment, consistent with a consensus driven Redevelopment Plan. A Redevelopment Plan can provide some physical solutions to the crime problem as well. Use of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) standards, new codes, programs or solutions that provide natural surveillance, crime watch programs, new lighting, expansion of community policing, re- use of existing buildings, demolition of dilapidated structures, new street patterns /designs, and other measures can have a positive impact on supporting economic development. By encouraging new public and private investment and other physical and social improvements, property values may increase and the overall community quality of life can improve. 46 LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. City of Edgewater Community Redevelopment Area Finding of N-'" ` - Tax Increment Financing Tax increment financing (TIF) provides most of the funding for the FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CRA. This special funding tool provides all increases in taxes within the 1'Il 16\ CRA beyond the year the CRA was established into a redevelopment fund. The year the CRA was established is the "base year." Any increases in taxes beyond the base year are provided to the redevelopment fund. Therefore, as the property taxes increase due to redevelopment projects, the redevelopment also increases. Tax 0 MI increment financing is not an additional tax to the property owner. Since all the monies used in financing CRA activities are locally Community generated, CRA's are not overseen by the state, but redevelopment plans Affairs must be consistent with local government comprehensive plans and funds derived from within the CRA must be used to benefit the targeted redevelopment area. It is important to note that property tax revenue collected by the School Board and any special district are not affected under the tax increment financing process. Funds are deposited to a CRA trust fund by the taxing entities (city and county), after monies are received from the tax collector. The tax increment revenues can be used immediately as they are received to undertake planning studies or capital projects or other programs that serve the CRA. In addition, these funds can be saved for a particular project, or can be bonded to maximize the funds available. All funds received from a tax increment financing area must be used for specific redevelopment purposes within the targeted area, and not for general government purposes. Funds deposited in the redevelopment trust fund may be expended only within the boundary of the redevelopment area and as described in the approved redevelopment plan. These requirements are articulated in Section 163.387(6), Fla. Stat., as follows: (a) Administrative and overhead expenses necessary or incidental to the implementation of a community redevelopment plan adopted by the agency. (b) Expenses of redevelopment planning, surveys, and financial analysis, including the reimbursement of the governing body or the community redevelopment agency for such expenses incurred before the redevelopment plan was approved and adopted. (c) The acquisition of real property in the redevelopment area. (d) The clearance and preparation of any redevelopment area for redevelopment and relocation of site occupants as provided in s. 163.370. LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. City of Edgewater Community Redevelopment Area Finding of Neeessit (e) The repayment of principal and interest or any redemption premium for loans, advances, bonds, bond anticipation notes, and any other form of indebtedness. (f) All expenses incidental to or connected with the issuance, sale, redemption, retirement, or purchase of agency bonds, bond anticipation notes, or other form of indebtedness, including funding of any reserve, redemption, or other fund or account provided for in the ordinance or resolution authorizing such bonds, notes, or other form of indebtedness. (g) The development of affordable housing within the area. (h) The development of community policing innovations. Community Redevelopment Agency The activities and programs offered within a Community Redevelopment Area are administered by the Community Redevelopment Agency that is locally established when the CRA is designated. Typically a five- to seven - member CRA "Board" created by the local government directs the agency or serves as an advisory board to the elected officials serving as the CRA Board. The CRA Board can be comprised of local government officials and /or other individuals appointed by the city. The Edgewater City Council will need to determine the composition of the CRA Board and whether the City Council will serve as the CRA Board. Should the City Council elect to serve as the CRA Board, the City will need to develop specific policies and procedures to ensure that the CRA Board functions are appropriately and independently undertaken from the customary City Council responsibilities. Examples include special meeting notices, separate minutes of the CRA Board, and separate tracking of CRA expenditures and activities. Existing city staff may be assigned responsibilities to coordinate CRA actions as the program develops. The CRA has certain powers that the city or county by itself may not do, such as establish tax increment financing, and leverage local public funds with private dollars to make redevelopment happen. The CRA term is limited to 30 years, 40 years if extended. After that time, all revenues (presumably much increased from the start of the CRA) are retained by each taxing entity that contributed to the CRA trust fund. 48 LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. City of Edgewater Community Redevelopment Area Finding of Al - .- Community Redevelopment Plan The Community Redevelopment Agency is responsible for developing and implementing the Community Redevelopment Plan that addresses the unique needs of the targeted area. The plan includes the overall goals for redevelopment in the area, as well as identifying the types of projects planned for the area within a long -term capital improvements program specific to the CRA. Projects may include a variety of elements or programs intended to spur private reinvestment in the CRA. Streetscapes and roadway improvements, building renovations, new building construction, flood control initiatives, water and sewer improvements, parking lots and garages, neighborhood parks, sidewalks and street tree plantings are typical of projects funded by community redevelopment agencies across the state. The plan can also include redevelopment incentives such as grants and loans to private owners and businesses within the CRA for such things as facade improvements, sprinkler system upgrades, signs, and structural improvements. The redevelopment plan is a living document that can be updated to meet the changing needs within the Community Redevelopment Area; however, the boundaries of the area cannot be changed without starting the process from the beginning. r,0.- ii",, r �IP Y, 5 a . .+ry F" �[ , i v , y '. X71 , ., , j /t -4 "%� . 1 S ° ' p o. is, _A4 ' ` w��r ,} - r ia- Y 49 LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, INC. City o f Edgewater Community Redevelopment Area Finding of 11i- ce "s Steps to Formally Create the CRA The City has commenced the process to create the Edgewater CRA through its actions to engage the community in public planning charrettes for the Downtown Vision Plan, the Economic Development Strategic Plan and the preliminary discussions held with County representatives. The following additional steps highlight next steps needed to formally establish the Edgewater CRA: A. Adopt the Finding of Necessity. This will formally identify the conditions within the targeted area and establish the area boundary. This report can serve as the basis for considering the necessary formal actions to begin the process to engage the County in its review. B. Seek delegation authority from Volusia County for creation of the Community Redevelopment Area and Tax Increment Finance District. C. Develop and adopt the Community Redevelopment Plan. The plan further defines the needs of the targeted area and includes a specific program for encouraging redevelopment in the area. D. Create a Redevelopment Trust Fund. Establishment of the Trust Fund enables the Community Redevelopment Agency to direct the increase in real property tax revenues back into the targeted area. MI cm, r i v 4P t 4 1 r... A i-ri - ri - / r at 1 , L --_ , . „II .4 0 ,,.. 4 , 41. .. 4 / A , XI * $ • .. # � ;j• a }, 4'J Oa.Sr -rt6 Fcr Ym/:mf '.� �7�•�•70...oe1. , i j 1,_,,,, -' (li r us I ba.tia....n m Foea.MM Nam. ,j • 50 LAWANDALES PLANNING AFFILIATES, KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND CANIN ASSOCIATES, IN _ ..w. a , _..., ... `.,� � �:�,�- °'tit -. ,,,�, .:..,.a - ` �•: "�- ,�,�... ;1 �A_ . ,, w , Appendix A: Vision Plan Excerpt Vision Plan: "Edgewater residents want an attractive and vibrant place to work, shop, play and relax; a place that would signal to visitors that they have arrived in Edgewater, a great place to live. Throughout the Vision Workshop, many people spoke of how they long for an identifiable downtown, with shops, restaurants, offices and different types of housing. We also heard how important the waterfront is to the Edgewater community, being both a source of entertainment and industry, and many ideas were shared about how to use the water to draw in tourism and additional businesses. Given the prior studies, including the Strategic Visioning Workshop of 2007 discussed in the next chapter, the results of the Envision Edgewater Vision and Design Workshops, and the assets of Kennedy Park and the Indian River, it was appropriate to focus the Downtown Vision Plan on the Park Avenue and US -1 area. While not all of the concepts presented in the Vision Plan can be applied to other portions of the city, many can. The following pages identify the major components of the Downtown Vision Plan, followed by a number of recommendations for moving forward to implement this united vision." 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