City of Dania Beach Chapter 5 Coastal Management Element

9J-5.012 Revised February 2009

COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION 1

II. DATA AND ANALYSIS REQUIREMENTS 1

A. Coastal Zone Inventory 2 B. Estuarine conditions 4 C. Natural Disaster Planning 6

III. REQUIREMENTS FOR COASTAL MANAGEMENT 10 GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES

TABLES

I. Coastal Zone – Existing Land Use 1997 16

II. Coastal Zone – Vacant Land Use 1997 17

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I. INTRODUCTION

The purpose of the Coastal Management Element is to provide a plan for the protection of human life and coastal resources and to limit public expenditures in areas that are subject to natural disaster.

II. DATA AND ANALYSIS REQUIREMENTS

The coastal zone within the City of Dania Beach (see Natural Resources Map) is considered to be that area east of U.S.1 area consisting of approximately 1,300 acres. This includes the small portion of the City on the beach approximately two (2) miles from the main portion of the City. The high hazard area is located east of Southeast 5th Avenue and includes Dania Beach.

A. Coastal Zone Inventory

Table I identifies the existing land uses within the coastal zone utilizing the same land use hierarchy identified in the Land Use Data Section of the Land Use Element. As noted, the land uses occurring within the coastal zone provide for a mix of uses including various intensities of residential, commercial, industrial, park and recreational, and community facilities types. In addition, approximately 136 acres are vacant.

Table II identifies the vacant land within the coastal high hazard zone by future land use type utilizing the same hierarchy identified in the Future Land Use Element. This inventory reflects approximately fifty (50) acres as industrial uses, employment center and transportation and would represent the area east of the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport with approximately twenty-four (24) commercial and twelve (12) acres for residential uses. However, eight (8) acres of the residential is deed restricted for conservation.

At the present time there are no conflicts with shoreline uses as the beach front is public and maintained as a recreational facility for the residents of the community. It is also utilized by residents of the Broward County area.

The Florida Atlantic University's Sea Tech Oceanographic Institute is being developed on a component of the City of Dania Beach beach-front under a lease agreement with the City of

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Dania Beach. This will provide a water related independent research facility for students and faculty studying oceanographic matters.

There are other water related independent activities occurring with the Dania Cut-Off Canal, particularly marine industry orientated facilities. Because of the growing marine industry within the general Broward County area and the lack of facilities with ready access to the Intracoastal and Atlantic Ocean, Dania Beach finds itself as a desirable location for this type of development. The Natural Resources Map identifies the existing facilities within the town and also potential sites for expansion of these facilities.

The economic base of the coastal portion of Dania Beach as reflected in existing land use provides for a diverse array of both residential and commercial activities. Industrial activities within Port Everglades plus commercial activities along Dania Beach Boulevard, including Dania Jai-Alai, provide employment opportunities and tax revenue for the community.

The natural resources occurring within the coastal zone have been identified on the Coastal Resource Map. This map indicates generalized wetlands with vegetative cover and areas subject to coastal flooding and wildlife and marine habitats. As previously noted in other portions of the Comprehensive Plan there are mangrove communities occurring within portions of the eastern segment of the community. Many of these mangrove areas are stressed but all will require dredge and fill Permitting by the Florida Department of Environmental Regulations, Army Corps of Engineers and Broward County Department of Planning and Environmental Protection.

The portions of the coastal zone which contain natural resources include generally the area east of 5th Avenue and south of Dania Boulevard which is a mangrove habitat. This area has been acquired by Broward County as the Dania Salt Marsh.

The proposed future land uses have no effect on coastal flooding within the area as that primarily is related to the beach front which is a public beach facility and will continue to be maintained as such by the City of Dania Beach.

The historic resources have been identified on the coastal

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resources map and there are no redevelopment efforts through this Land Use Plan which would have an impact on historic resources (there are no archeological sites) in the coastal area. The historic resources are on the western limits of the coastal zone boundary within the downtown urban core of the City of Dania Beach and no impacts to these facilities will occur. None of these resources are within the high hazard boundaries.

The City of Dania Beach beach area is non-contiguous to the remainder of the City as indicated on the future land use maps. There is a relic dune system with sparse vegetative cover of sea oats and sea oxeye. Coastal flooding may occur in this area and is designated as high-hazard V-13 on the FEMA maps.

B. Estuarine Conditions

The Dania Beach area is essentially developed with recreational uses. Traffic circulation is not intended to change and the area is serviced by sanitary sewer and potable water. All stormwater drainage receives pre-treatment via swales and detention.

The New River Sound which is located in the Dania Beach area and depicted on the Estuarine Map is located in an area which due to its proximity to the Port Everglades Inlet receives a substantial tidal flow and related flushing. Accordingly, the pollution within this area is very limited and the water quality which is designated as a Class III by the Florida Development of Environmental Protection is good. There are no point or non-point source pollution problems within the estuarine area. The eastern area of the estuary is bulkheaded and a part of a small boat marina docking facility. No development will be permitted within the estuary and accordingly no new pollution factors will be introduced.

The regulatory programs which are in place to help protect this estuary are those of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the goals and policies and objectives of the South Florida Regional Planning Council Regional Policy Plan, the South Florida Water Management District’s criteria as it relates to stormwater runoff, and locally the Broward County Water Resources Management Division, the Broward County Department of Planning and Environmental Protection, and the City of Dania Beach maintain programs including stormwater runoff, wetlands protection among others which will maintain or

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improve the estuarine and environmental quality. In addition, as noted earlier, the City of Dania Beach will not permit any additional development which will have a negative impact to the water quality of this estuary.

The new marina facilities which are being expanded or added within the City of Dania Beach are sited approximately 1.5 miles west of this estuary and are situated along the Dania Cut-off Canal. In the permitting processes for these new facilities the City of Dania Beach requires stormwater management plans which will eliminate any non-point source pollution. Also, the Broward County Department of Planning and Environmental Protection regulates any storage tank requirements locally and the Florida Department of Protection has this responsibility on a regional level. Those agencies will require that all storage tank construction be in accordance with their standards and monitored in accordance with their regulations thereby eliminating any threat of contamination from these facilities.

The beach area of the City of Dania Beach has existing infrastructure in place which will suffice for both existing and proposed land uses. The area is accessed by Dania Beach Boulevard (four lane divided) from the west and A1A (two lanes) from the south, both of which are part of the State primary road system, The intracoastal waterway is spanned by a four lane bascule type bridge. Both of these facilities operate at level of service D and are functioning adequately. Sanitary sewer and potable water systems are in place and are adequate to meet any existing or future demands. Drainage in this area is provided by natural percolation and there are no man-made drainage facilities. The existing percolation areas will service both the existing and future needs of the area.

The area of the City east of U.S. 1 is essentially developed. The major east-west traffic facility is Dania Beach Boulevard which is six lane divided. The major north-south facility is S.E. Fifth Avenue which is two lane with intersection improvements. Both facilities are adequate to address build-out conditions. Sanitary sewer and potable water in the area is adequate for existing needs. The sanitary sewer is adequate for future build out and the potable water has recently been up to handle build out flows.

The area north of the Dania Cut-Off Canal and east of U.S.1 is substantially developed. The area north of Northeast 10th Street

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has been acquired by Broward County for an airport runway and de-annexed from the City. Water and sewer have been provided to the area that will adequately handle the intended future land uses. Drainage will be provided by on-site percolation as development occurs.

C. Natural Disaster Planning

The following will provide an overview of the natural disaster planning concerns for the City of Dania Beach.

1. Hurricane Evacuation

The emergency preparation office of the Broward County government is responsible for the preparation and implementation of a hurricane evacuation plan for Broward County. The plan includes three (3) categories: Plan A, which calls for the evacuation of all residents east of the Southeast 5th Avenue in the event hurricane winds are in the 74 mph to 110 mph rate (Category 1 - 2). Plan B extends the evacuation line from Southeast 5th Avenue to US1 and this is for a hurricane with winds in excess of 111 to 130 mph. The hurricane vulnerability zones within the City of Dania Beach include three areas: (1) Between the Atlantic Ocean and Southeast 5th Avenue (Broward County's Plan A); (2) between Southeast 5th Avenue and US1, (Broward County Evacuation Plan B); and (3) Between 1-95 and US1 (Broward County's Plan C). The evacuees are afforded opportunities to move inland with relatives or friends, leave the area, move to interior hotels/motels, or go to a Red Cross Emergency Shelter. There are two (2) primary areas of pick-up within the City of Dania Beach and these are the Dania Jai Alai and the intersection of Dania Beach Boulevard and US1. The closest emergency centers are the Attucks Middle School and Hollywood High School. In addition, there is a special care center at Broward Community College south and central campuses. At these facilities nurses, doctors and EMS personnel are available. Finally, the Coast Guard implements a flotilla plan which guides small craft up stream to safe harbor. Also, as noted previously, the Broward County Evacuation Plan addresses special needs of the elderly and handicapped.

The population affected by Plan A is approximately 1,500

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residents. Plan B would affect approximately 4,000 residents of the City. It is estimated based upon the Lower Southeast Florida Hurricane Evacuation Study, June 1983 that approximately 20% of the residents within the evacuation area would seek shelter. This would relate to approximately 800 people within the Plans "A" and "B" evacuation areas for the City of Dania Beach. There are no residents east of the Intracoastal. Also noted previously, there are two (2) emergency centers convenient to the City of Dania Beach plus Special Care Centers at the South and Central Campuses of Broward Community College. The primary centers, Attucks Middle School and Hollywood High School, have capacity for approximately 7,500 people. In the event of evacuation, the Coastal Resources Map identifies evacuation routes available for the residents. There are no known transportation or heeled constraints on the evacuation routes, which are primarily the 1-95 and Florida Turnpike. The police (Broward County Sheriff) and fire department for the City of Dania Beach will assist in the evacuation activity to assure that the evacuation routes are maintained in a free-flowing and unobstructed condition. The proposed land use plan as it relates to coastal zone and high hazard area is not anticipated to have any particular impact as it relates to hurricane evacuation.

2. Existing/Proposed Land Uses

The existing land uses within the coastal high hazard area consist primarily of the Dania Beach; Dania Salt Marsh; Harbourtowne marina; and limited residential and commercial uses.

3. Beach and Dune Systems

The beach and dune system located on the Dania beach area is in good condition. There has not been any programmed rehabilitation of this particular beach; however, John Lloyd State Park immediately north of the City and the City of Hollywood Beaches immediately south have both had restoration projects. John Lloyd Park had original restoration occur in 1976 and a second restoration in 1989. The primary impact of the restoration will occur about a mile north of Dania Beach but the Broward County Environmental Quality Control Board, who is responsible for the project, indicates

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that Dania Beach will benefit from this work. The Hollywood Beach restoration occurred in 1979 and 1990 and Dania Beach will benefit from this restoration over time. The Broward County Department of Planning and Environmental Protection does not feel that Dania Beach is experiencing deterioration and the beach ecosystem has been maintained in reasonably good condition.

4. Public Access

Beach public access within the City of Dania Beach is excellent as there is a 26.5-acre beach front park available to all residents. There is a substantial parking facility also available and all facilities are open to the general public. These areas also provide suitable scenic overlooks of the beach area and public boat ramps/docks are available at Houston Park for the launching of small crafts. Houston Park Marina is approximately 1 mile west of the Intracoastal Waterway and situated on the Dania Cut-off Canal. Dania Beach also enjoys the fishing pier which has been in existence for many years and is a popular spot for residents and tourists alike.

All the beach front facilities are of adequate capacity to serve the residents of the City of Dania Beach. The City is not experiencing any problems with over utilization of any of these facilities.

5. Structures with a History of Repeated Damage

There are no structures with a history of repeated damage in coastal storms. The Dania Beach fishing pier was recently rebuilt by the City.

6. Coastal or Shore Protection Structures

There are no coastal or shore protection structures currently in place in the City of Dania Beach.

7. Infrastructure

The existing infrastructure within the coastal area of the City of Dania Beach consists of the following items:

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a. U.S. 1 Federal Highway

This is an existing facility varying from four (4) to five (5) lanes and has an existing right-of-way of 106 feet which may expand to a requirement of 200 feet north of new Griffin Road. The facility is part of the Broward County Trafficways Plan.

b. Dania Beach Boulevard East of U.S. 1

This is an existing facility varying from four (4) to five (5) lanes that is located in an existing 110 foot right-of-way. The facility is part of the Broward County Trafficways Plan.

c. S.E. Fifth Avenue

This is an existing two (2) lane facility that presently exists from Sheridan Street on the south to Dania Beach Boulevard on the north. The facility was previously on the Broward County Trafficways Plan and requires an 80-foot right-of-way. Accordingly, this facility has expanded right- of-way with the unique ability to enhance the drainage in this portion of the City.

d. U.S.1/Dania Cut-Off Canal Bridge

This facility is located at Old Griffin Road and US1 and consists of four (4) lanes and is constructed of reinforced concrete. This is a fixed bridge.

e. Intracoastal/Dania Beach Boulevard Bridge

This is a bascule type bridge that is not with city limits of Dania Beach.

f. Intracoastal/New River Sound Bridge

This is a fixed bridge adjacent to Dania Beach but is not within the city limits of Dania Beach.

g. Dania Cut-Off Canal

This is a one hundred (100) foot wide fifteen (15) foot

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deep canal that travels the City from east to west. It is utilized for boat traffic and drainage.

8. Beach and Dune Conditions

The City of Dania Beach's beaches and dunes are not experiencing any significant erosion or deterioration problems.

9. Hazard Reduction

Because of the minimal development existing within the high hazard area, there is no need to consider the relocation or structural modification of the limited number of structures within the high hazard area. Also, 100% of the area is already under public ownership.

III. REQUIREMENTS FOR COASTAL MANAGEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES

The Coastal Management Element of the Comprehensive Plan is intended to regulate development activities that might damage or destroy coastal resources.

Objective I Protect, conserve and enhance coastal barriers and wildlife habitats in the coastal zone and high hazard area at present levels.

Policy 1.1 Any proposed development within these areas will be coordinated and reviewed through the Growth Management Department, the Department of Planning and Environmental Protection, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to ensure maintenance of the habitat.

Policy 1.2 Land development regulations have been developed which will provide for the protection of wetland systems City-wide.

Policy 1.3 Land development regulations have developed which will address degradation of water quality related to urban stormwater runoff.

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Policy 1.4 The Coastal High Hazard Area is defined as "the evacuation zone for a Category 1 Hurricane as established in the regional hurricane evacuation study applicable to the local government."

The current Hurricane Evacuation Plan as prepared by the Broward County Emergency Management Division does not define the evacuation zone for a Category I Hurricane. Instead, the Broward County Hurricane Plan combines the evacuation zones for both Category 1 and 2 Hurricanes and defines said area as "Plan A". The Plan A Area in Dania Beach includes all land east of Southeast 5th Avenue. As such, the Coastal High Hazard Area is defined as all property east of Southeast 5th Avenue.

Objective II Criteria has been developed which will prioritize shoreline uses and give priority to water dependent uses.

Policy 2.1 These uses shall be encouraged along the Dania Cut- off Canal.

Policy 2.2 Proper permits must be in place prior to initiation of these improvements.

Objective III Maintain or improve the existing beaches and dunes.

Policy 3.1 Do not permit construction of structures on the dunes that will inhibit their existence.

Policy 3.2 Maintain the Dania Pier structure for public utilization.

Policy 3.3 On an annual basis, City Staff shall assess the status of existing beaches and dunes.

Policy 3.4 The city shall report the results of policy 3.3 to the City commission for action as needed.

Objective IV Limit public expenditures that subsidize development in

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coastal high hazard areas.

Policy 4.1 Public expenditures within the coastal high hazard area will be limited to maintenance and repair of existing facilities.

Policy 4.2 All pubic expenditures should be for restoration or enhancement of natural resources.

Policy 4.3 No public expenditures shall be utilized for private development.

Objective V Comply with the Broward County Hurricane Evacuation Plan and maintain or improve timely evacuation of the Coastal High Hazard Area. Timely evacuation means a clearance time of approximately eight (8) hours.

Policy 5.1 Work with Broward County Emergency Management Division to further the implementation of the plan.

Policy 5.2 Continue to permit hotel and motel uses in Residential Land Use categories at densities specified in the Future Land Use Element.

Policy 5.3 Permit hotel and motel uses in non-residential land uses in the Coastal High Hazard area at a density limitation of fifty (50) units per acre.

Objective VI Continue to require that any development within Port Everglades be consistent with its Master Plan.

Policy 6.1 Any development within the Port area will be coordinated with the 'Port Administration to insure consistency with its Master Plan.

Policy 6.2 The Port Everglades Master Plan, is incorporated in the Comprehensive Plan and included as an appendix.

Policy 6.3 Utilize the South Florida Regional Planning Council's mediation process to resolve any conflicts that develop.

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Policy 6.4 All development applications submitted to the City within the Port boundary will be provided to the Port for recommendation.

Objective VII Maintain or improve estuarine environmental quality.

Policy 7.1 Continue to require appropriate Broward County Department of Planning and Environmental Protection permits prior to issuance of development permits.

Policy 7.2 Continue to require appropriate South Florida Water Management district permits prior to issuance of development permits.

Policy 7.3 Continue to implement level of service standards for drainage facilities as follows:

Road Protection - Residential and primary streets crown elevations meet the minimum elevations as published on the Broward County 10-year Flood Criteria Map. Residential streets with rights-of-way less than fifty feet wide to have crown elevations no lower than the elevation for the respective area depicted on the ten year "Flood Criteria Map".

Streets in rights-of-way greater than fifty feet wide to have an ultimate edge of pavement no lower than the elevation for the respective area depicted on the ten year "Flood Criteria Map".

Building - The lowest floor elevation shall not be lower than the elevation published on the Broward County 100-year flood elevation map or 18 inches above the adjacent crown of road for residential and 6 inches above the adjacent crown of road for commercial/industrial.

Storm Sewers - Shall be designed using the Florida Department of Transportation Zone 10 rainfall curves.

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Flood Plain Routing - Modified SOS routing method as established by the S.F.W.M,D. "Basis of Review”.

Best Management Practice - Efforts shall be utilized to use best management practice to reduce pollutants entering the groundwater.

Objective VIII Direct residential construction away from the coastal high- hazard area.

Policy 8.1 No land use plan amendments to Residential categories will be approved east of the Intracoastal Waterway.

Objective IX The City will participate with Broward County and other Broward coastal cities in the preparation of a County-wide Post Disaster Redevelopment Plan.

Policy 9.1 The adopted City Post Disaster Redevelopment Plan shall be consistent with the Broward County Hurricane Evacuation Plan.

Policy 9.2 The adopted City Post Disaster Redevelopment plan shall eliminate the exposure of human life and public or private property to natural hazards.

Policy 9.3 The City shall adopt:

a) the Broward County Post Disaster Redevelopment Plan ("County Plan") by reference, or

b) a City of Dania Beach Post Disaster Redevelopment Plan ("City Plan") that incorporates all or part of the Broward County Post Disaster Redevelopment Plan by reference.

Policy 9.4 The City shall adopt the County Plan by reference or the City Plan as indicated above no later than 180 days after adoption of the Broward County Post Disaster Redevelopment Plan.

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Objective X Maintain the present public access to the Dania Beach.

Policy 10.1 Public access to the beach will continue at 100%.

Policy 10.2 The Dania Beach Pier will continue to be open to the public.

Objective XI Continue to maintain the historic resources within the coastal zone.

Policy 11.1 Identified historic resources shall be protected.

Policy 11.2 Identification of new historic resources shall continue and upon identification shall be protected.

Objective XII Levels of service for public access and provision of infrastructure shall be maintained at standards of the Comprehensive Plan Elements with no new public infrastructure within the coastal zone high hazard area.

Policy 12.1 Coastal zone high hazard area public infrastructure limited to maintenance and repair.

Policy 12.2 Coordination of the maintenance of level of service standards shall be coordinated by the Growth Management Department.

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TABLE I Coastal Zone Existing Land Use - 1997 By Flex Zone

Land Use Flex Zone Total 78 79 84 SF 230 230 MF-1 239 239 MH 6 6 C 130 130 I 207 207 R-1 39 39 R-2 54 188 242 U 3 2 5 CF 2 40 42 AG 57 57 RP 0 V 53 83 136 Total 56 320 957 1,333

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TABLE II Coastal Zone Coastal High Hazard Vacant Land Use – 1997 By Type

Land Use Flex Zone Total 79 84 L(5) LM M 12* 12 MH H C 24 24 I 4 4 EC 34 34 T 15 15 CF 4 4 U Total 53 40 93 * Eight (8) acres deed restricted for conservation

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