Development Quarterly Report April-Jun 2024

DEVELOPMENT QUARTERLY REPORT April - June 2024

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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NEWS

COMMUNITY STANDARDS

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PROJECTS UNDER REVIEW APPROVED SITE PLANS

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION

NOTES

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BUILDING REPORT

CONTACT

News

Economic Development The Economic Development Division is pleased to announce the addition of two new staff members: Gigi Chazu as the Division Director, and Nya Craig as the Business Promotions & Outreach Coordinator. These experienced professionals are set to enhance the department's initiatives and support for local businesses. The division is also gearing up for the highly anticipated Small Business Summit on August 30, 2024, at City Hall. This event will provide attendees with invaluable insights from expert panels and presentations, all designed to help businesses thrive.

Don't miss this prime opportunity to network with fellow business owners and increase your company's visibility. Stay tuned for registration details, and be ready to sign up when it opens.

Business Tax Receipt and Short Term Rental Workshop On June 12, 2024, the Development Services Division held a Business Tax Receipt and Short Term Rental workshop led by Saleica Brown, Development Services Division Director, and Michael Griffin, Development Services Supervisor.

The workshop's objectives were to inform the public and business owners about the procedures involved in acquiring a certificate of use and local business tax receipt in order to operate a business in the City of Boynton Beach, as well as the rules governing short-term rentals. Approximately 30 attendees participated.

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Projects Under Review

Boynton Beach Little League Park 300 W. Woolbright Rd.

The project involves the redevelopment of the Boynton Beach Little League Park, with a new 21,211square-foot training facility, two-story concession building, new baseball fields, and required site improvements (i.e. landscaping, parking and lighting). The facility will include a wide range, spaces, including offices, indoor and outdoor turf fields, retail, juice bar, and gym.

Hester Park Airnasium 1901 N. Seacrest Blvd.

The project proposes an “airnasium” (pre-engineered open-air steel structure to cover the existing basketball courts) within Hester Park. The purpose of the airnasium over basketball courts is to provide shade and shelter for the residents of the immediate neighborhood to help promote higher usage of the courts during the summer months.

Approved Site Plans Pugliese Industrial 3008 S. Congress Avenue

The project involves the development of two industrial properties that are currently vacant and dilapidated, with a 10,000 square foot contractor’s workshop and required site improvements (i.e. landscaping, parking, and lighting). An accessory dwelling unit is proposed inside the building, which may only be occupied by the property owner or business operator.

Shoppes at Boynton 701 N. Congress Ave.

The project proposes a façade renovation to create an updated appearance for the shopping center, and to provide covered outdoor dining areas for two restaurants on the west side of the plaza. The scope of the proposed work for the façade renovation includes a redesign of the area above and in front of the existing storefronts. The sides and rear of the shopping center will also be finished to match the changes to the front.

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Projects Under Construction Rally Club 6600 High Ridge Rd. & 7700 High Ridge Rd. C

$738,000

$1,199,953

$265,000 $848,263

$937,960

District 4 Estimated Construction Value: $738,000 Remodeling two commercial warehouses into a modern gym facility covering over 70,000 square feet. This new gym will include pickleball courts, yoga studios, workout equipment, and more.

Burlington Coat Factory 371 N. Congress Ave. Estimated Construction Value: $1,199,953 District 1 The project is located in the former Bed, Bath & Beyond space and fills a large 40,000 square-foot vacancy within the Congress Avenue commercial area. The leased portion of the building is being repainted with new signage.

Hester Park Concession Stand 1901 N. Seacrest Blvd.

District 2 Estimated Construction Value: $265,000 Building of a new 1,136-square-foot concession stand at Hester Park.

Bethesda Cath Lab 2815 S. Seacrest Blvd.

District 3 Estimated Construction Value: $848,263 Renovation and improvement to the 975-square-foot Behesda Cath Lab.

The Foundry 3800 S Congress Ave. District 1 Estimated Construction Value: $937,960 Demolition of an existing 125,572-square-foot office building to prepare for the building of two new warehouses, totaling 457,396 square-feet of office and warehouse space.

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Building Report Total Permit Valuation

$195,252,124

4

192

COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

NEW SINGLE FAMILY HOMES

RESIDENTIAL REMODELS

RESIDENTIAL ADDITIONS

6

27

22

42.3%

51.1%

1,377 RESIDENTIAL PERMITS

7,336 INSPECTIONS

57.7%

ANSWERED

110 NEW

BUSINESSES

48.9% 7,037 REVIEWS

CUSTOMERS

5,865 CALLS

BUSINESSES

PHONE CALLS

1,822 COMMERCIAL & MULTI FAMILY PERMITS

93.5%

HAPPY

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IN-PERSON

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COMMERCIAL REMODELS

NEW COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

The City issued 1,882 permits for commercial premises, and 1,377 permits for residential structures between April and June 2024, for a total permit valuation of $195,252,124. The average permit issuance time was 24 days.

1,513

CUSTOMERS

2WAIT MIN TIME

Community Standards

Clean-Up Every month on the third Friday, Community Outreach chooses a location that needs to have its litter picked up. During the afternoon, the Community Standards crew works to clear these areas of as much garbage and waste as they can.

During the third quarter, 158 pounds of litter and rubbish were removed in addition to tires and other bulk items.

April - 52 lbs.

May - 35 lbs.

June - 71 lbs. plus tires and other bulk items

N.W. 19TH AVE ALONG HESTER COMMUNITY CENTER, FRIDAY 4/26/24

N.E. 21ST AVE AND N.E. 4TH ST. FRIDAY 6/21/24

N.E. 1ST ST AND NE 4TH AVE FRIDAY, 5/24/24

Quarterly Performance NEW CASES 830

COMPLIANCE RATE

COMPLIED CASES 605

73%

SPECIAL MAGISTRATE CASES 86

LIEN REDUCTIONS

LIEN REDUCTIONS 11

$32,113.11

ACTIVE CASES 1681 Page 05

Economic Development Events Business Over Brews, Grand Openings, and Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies

Sushi Bang Bang Address: 1000 Gateway Blvd #102, Boynton Beach, FL 33426

Just Salad

Sky Zone

Address: 1780 N Congress Ave Suite 400, Boynton Beach, FL 33426

Address: 1729 N Congress Ave Boynton Beach, FL 33426

Social Media Follow the Economic Development Division’s social media @bbecodev to stay informed about small business programs and initiatives. Engaging with the division on social media ensures that local businesses won't miss out on valuable resources and opportunities for growth. The division’s Facebook reach has increased by an impressive 70%, and LinkedIn impressions have reached 7,156. Join the growing community today to stay updated, and support the initiatives aimed at helping local businesses thrive!

@bbecodev @bbecodev linkedin.com/company/bbecodev

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N O T E S

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CONTACT US Building John Kuntzman Building Director KuntzmanJ@bbfl.us Community Standards Candice Stone Community Standards Director StoneC@bbfl.us Development Services Saleica Brown Development Services Division Director BrownST@bbfl.us Planning & Development Amanda Radigan Planning & Development Director RadiganA@bbfl.us

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