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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-00-0693J-00-633 7/12/00 RESOLUTION NO. 0 0 _ 9 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A STIPULATED SETTLEMENT , AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT"), IN SUBSTANTIALY THE ATTACHED FORM, BETWEEN THE CITY OF, MIAMI AND THE FLORIDA 'DEPARTMENT OF COMUNITY AFFAIRS ("DCA") TO REMEDY A NONCOMPLYING AMENDMENT (ORDINANCE NO. 11864) TO THE MIAMI COMPREHENSIVE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ("MCNP"); DIRECTING THE TRANSMITTAL OF THE AGREEMENT TO THE DCA FOR EXECUTION; FURTHER, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO NEGOTIATE ANY ADDITIONAL NONFISCAL IMPACT CHANGES TO THE AGREEMENT WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED AND TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, AS THEN AMENDED. WHEREAS,.pursuant to Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes, the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood.Plan 1989-2000 ("MCNP") was adopted by the City Commission by Ordinance No. 10544 on February 9, 1989; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 9J-5, Florida Administrative Code ("FAC"), the designation of an Urban Infill Area encompassing all of the City of Miami was adopted by the City Commission by Ordinance No.11864 on November 16, 1999; and i CIT,Y7Q�avCeogp usSpION 6�'8F SaTi V Oi, J 0 L 2 7 ?000 iftesala3ton Ito. 6)0 693 I WHEREAS, subsequent to and as a consequence of its review of the amendment, the State of Florida Department of Community Affairs ("DCA") declared its intent to find the MCNP "Not in Compliance," noting that designating "islands, particularly Virginia Key, as an Urban Infill Area, is not in compliance with the statutory intent and definition of urban infill"; and WHEREAS, the Administration agrees that the aforementioned "island" areas of the City which gave rise to the DCA's concerns and Determination of Non -Compliance are, indeed, not essential to the City's Urban Infill Program ("Program"); and WHEREAS, there is a need within the proposed Urban Infill Area to expedite the Program's approval process; and WHEREAS, to remedy this issue in an expeditious manner and preclude potentially protracted, costly and unnecessary litigation between the City of Miami and the DCA, said entities may enter into a Stipulated Settlement Agreement ("Agreement"); and WHEREAS, the City Commission, after careful consideration of this matter, deems it advisable and in the best interest and general welfare of the City of Miami and its inhabitants to approve the Agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute same; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are hereby adopted by reference Page 2 of 4 thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a Stipulated Settlement Agreement ("Agreement"), in substantially the attached form, between the City of Miami and the Florida Department of Community Affairs ("DCA") to remedy the DCA's determination that Ordinance No. 11864, adopted November 16, 1999, was "Not in Compliance" with the City of Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan ("MCNP"). Section 3. The City Manager is hereby directed to instruct the Director of the Department of Planning and Development to transmit the Agreement to the DCA for execution. Section 4. Further, the City Manager, in conjunction with the City Attorney, is. hereby authorized" to negotiate any additional changes to the Agreement which may be required, to the extent such changes pertain solely with the issues regarding the "islands" and "Urban Infill" and do not result in any fiscal obligations, and to execute the Agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, as then amended. Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor./ �i The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all requirements that may be imposed by the City Attorney, including but not limited to those prescribed by applicable City Charter and Code provisions. If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission. Page 3 of 4 ofu ZJ 3 Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor./ PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of July , 2000. JOE CAROLLO, MAYOR In accordance with Miami Code Sec. 2-' >, since the Mayor did not indicate approval of ATTEST: this legislation by signing it in ths-fle;ignated place provided, said legislalft^n: na:°r becomes effective with the elapse of ten (10) days om the date of Commis-:: -;tion regarding same, without the Mayorrcisto. WALTER J. FOEMAN (7 CITY CLERK W Iter J. , City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: JANDRO VILAREL O CITY ATTORNEY W4543:GMM:JEM:BSS If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission. Page 4 of 4 z STATE OF FLORIDA DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, Petitioner, V. DOAH Case No. 00-2495GM CITY OF MIAMI, Respondent. STIPULATED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THIS STIPULATED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT is entered into by and between the State of Florida Department of Community Affairs and the City of Miami as a complete and final settlement of all claims raised in the above -styled proceeding. RECITALS WHEREAS. the State of Florida, Department of Community Affairs (DCA or Department), is the state land planning agency and has the authority to administer and enforce the Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land Development Regulation Act, Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes:'and WHEREAS, the City of Maimi (Local Government) is a local government with the duty to adopt comprehensive plan.amendments that are "in compliance:" and WHEREAS, the Local Government adopted Comprehensive Plan Amendments adopted by Ordinance No. 11964 on November 16. 1999; and WHEREAS, the Department issued its Statement and Notice of Intent regarding the Amendment on: and I EXHIBIT. 0, • • WHEREAS, as set forth in the Statement of Intent, the Department contends that the Amendment is not "in compliance": and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 163.3184(10), Florida Statutes, DCA has initiated the above -styled formal administrative proceeding challenging the Amendment; and WHEREAS, the Local Government disputes the allegations of the Statement of Intent regarding the Amendment, and WHEREAS, the parties wish to avoid the expense, delay, and uncertainty of lengthy litigation and to resolve this proceeding under the terms set forth herein, and agree it is in their respective mutual best interests to do so; NOW, THEREFORE. in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises hereinbelow set forth, and in consideration of the benefits to accrue to each of the parties, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby represent and agree as follows: GENERAL PROVISIONS I. Definitions. As used in this a,reement, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings: a. Act: The Local Government Comprehensive Planning andLand Development Regulation Act, as codified in Part II, Chapter 163, Florida Statutes. b. Agreement: This stipulated settlement agreement. C. Comprehensive Plan Amendment or Plan Amendment: Comprehensive plan amendments adopted by the Local Government on November 16, 1999 in Ordinance No. 11864. d. DOAH: The Florida Division of Administrative Hearings. 1, 2 00` ��a?a e. In compliance or into compliance: The meaning set forth in Section 163.3184(1)(b), Florida Statutes. f. Notice: The notice of intent issued by the Department to which was attached its statement of intent to find the plan amendment not in compliance. g. Petition: The petition for administrative hearing and relief filed by the Department in this case. h. Remedial Action: A remedial plan amendment, submission of support document or other action described in the statement of intent or this agreement as an action which must be completed to bring the plan amendment into compliance. i. Remedial Plan Amendment: An amendment to the plan or support document, the need for which is identified in this agreement, including its exhibits, and which the local government must adopt to complete all remedial actions. Remedial plan amendments adopted pursuant to this Agreement must, in the opinion of the Department, be consistent with and substantially similar in concept and content to the ones identified in this Agreement or be otherwise acceptable to the Department. j. Statement of Intent: The statement of intent to find the Plan Amendment not in compliance issued by the Department in this case. k. Support Document: The studies, inventory maps, surveys, data, inventories, listings or analyses used to develop and support the Plan Amendment or Remedial Plan Amendment. 2. Department Powers. The Department is the state land planning agency and has the power and duty to administer and enforce the Act and to determine whether the Plan Amendment is in compliance. 3 00- 693 3. Negotiation of Agreement. The Department issued its Notice and Statement of Intent to -find the Plan Amendment not in compliance, and filed the Petition in this case to that effect. Subsequent to the filing of the Petition the parties conferred and agreed to resolve the issues in the Petition, Notice and Statement of Intent through this Agreement. It is the intent of this Agreement to resolve fully all issues between the parties in this proceeding. 4. Dismissal. If the Local Government completes the Remedial Actions required by this Agreement, the Department will issue a cumulative Notice of Intent addressing both the Remedial Plan Amendment and the initial Plan Amendment subject to these proceedings. The Department will file the cumulative Notice of Intent with the DOAH. The Department will also file a request to relinquish jurisdiction to the Department for dismissal of this proceeding or for realignment of the parties, as appropriate under Section 163.3184(16)(1), Florida Statutes. 5. Description of Provisions not in Compliance and Remedial Actions.• Legal Effect of Agreement. Exhibit A to this Agreement is a copy of the Statement of Intent, which identifies the provisions not in compliance. Exhibit B contains Remedial Actions needed for compliance. Exhibits A and B are incorporated in this Agreement by this reference. This Agreement constitutes a stipulation that if the Remedial Actions are accomplished, the Plan Amendment will be in compliance. 6. Remedial Actions to be Considered for Adoption. The Local Government agrees to consider for adoption by formal action of its governing body all Remedial Actions described in Exhibit B no later than the time period provided for in this Agreement. 7. Adoption or Approval of Remedial Plan Amendments. Within 60 days after execution of this Agreement by the parties, the Local Government shall consider for adoption all 0 Remedial Actions or Plan Amendments and amendments to the Support Documents. This may be done at a single adoption hearing. Within 10 working days after adoption of the Remedial Plan Amendment, the Local Government shall transmit 5 copies of the amendment to the Department as provided in Rule 9J-11.011(5), Florida Administrative Code. The Local Government also shall submit one copy to the regional planning agency and to any other unit of local or state government that has filed a written request with the governing body for a copy of the Remedial Plan Amendment and a copy to any party granted intervenor status in this proceeding. The Remedial Plan Amendment shall be transmitted to the Department along with a letter which describes the remedial action adopted for each part of the plan amended, including references to specific portions and pages. 8. Acknowledgment. All parties to this Agreement acknowledge that the "based upon" provisions in Section 163.3184(8); Florida Statutes, do not apply to the Remedial Plan Amendment. 9. Review of Remedial Plan Amendments and Notice of Intent. Within 30 days after receipt of the adopted Remedial Plan Amendments and Support Documents, the Department shall issue a Notice of Intent pursuant to Section 163.3 184, Florida Statutes, for the adopted amendments in accordance with this Agreement. a. In Compliance: If the adopted Remedial Actions satisfy this Agreement, the Department shall issue a cumulative Notice of Intent addressing both the Plan Amendment and the Remedial Plan Amendment as being in compliance. The Department shall file this cumulative notice with DOAH and shall move to realign the parties or to have this proceeding dismissed, as may be appropriate. 5 • 0 b. Not in Compliance: If the Remedial Actions do not satisfy this Agreement. the Department shall issue a Notice of Intent to find the Plan Amendment not in compliance and shall forward the notice to DOAH for consolidation with the pending proceeding 10. Effect of Amendment. Adoption of any Remedial Plan Amendment shall not be counted toward the frequency restrictions imposed upon plan amendments pursuant to Section 163.3187(1), Florida Statutes. 11. Purpose of this Ajareement: Not Establishing Precedent. The parties enter into this Agreement in a spirit of cooperation for the purpose of avoiding costly, lengthy and unnecessary litigation and in recognition of the desire for the speedy and reasonable resolution of disputes arising out of or related to the Plan Amendment. The acceptance of proposals for purposes of this Agreement is part of a negotiated agreement affecting many factual and legal issues and is not an endorsement of, and does not establish precedent for. the use of these proposals in any other circumstances or by any other local government. 12. Approval by Governine Bodv. This Agreement has been approved by the Local Government's governing body at a public hearing advertised at least 10 days prior to the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the manner prescribed for advertisements in Section 163.3184(15)(c), Florida Statutes. This Agreement has been executed by the appropriate officer as provided in the Local Government's charter or other regulations. 13. Changes in Law. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to relieve either party from adhering to the law, and in the event of a change in any statute or administrative regulation inconsistent with this agreement, the statute or regulation shall take precedence and shall be deemed incorporated in this Agreement by reference. M 14. Other Persons Unaffected. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to affect the rights of any person not a party to this Agreement. This Agreement is not intended to benefit any third party. 15. Attorney Fees and Costs. Each party shall bear its own costs, including attorney fees, incurred in connection with the above -captioned case and this Agreement. 16. Effective Date. This Agreement shall become effective immediately upon execution by the Department and the Local Government. 17. Filing and Continuance. This Agreement shall be filed with DOAH by the Department after execution by the parties. Upon the filing of this Agreement, the administrative proceeding in this matter -shall be stayed by the Administrative Law Judge in accordance with Section 163.3184(16)(b), Florida Statutes. 18. . Retention of Right to Final Hearing. Both parties hereby retain the right to have a final hearing in this proceeding in the event of a breach of this Agreement, and nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed a waiver of such right. Any party to this Agreement may move to have this matter: set for hearing if it becomes apparent that any other party whose action is required by this Agreement is not proceeding in good faith to take that action. 19. Construction of Agreement. All parties to this Agreement are deemed to have participated in its drafting. In the event of any ambiguity in the terms of this Agreement, the parties agree that such ambiguity shall be construed without regard to which of the parties drafted the provision in question. 20. Entire ALreement. This is the entire aureement between the parties and no verbal or written assurance or promise is effective or binding unless included in this document. 7 0a® 693 21. Governmental Discretion Unaffected. This Agreement is not intended to bind the Local Government in the exercise of governmental discretion which is exercisable in accordance with law only upon the giving of appropriate public notice and required public hearings. 22. Multiple Originals. This Agreement may be executed in any number of originals, all of which evidence one agreement, and only one of which need be produced for any purpose. 23. Captions. The captions inserted in this Agreement are for the purpose of convenience only and shall not be utilized to construe or interpret any provision of this Agreement. In witness whereof, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their undersigned officials as duly authorized. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS By: J. Thomas Beck, Director -Division of Community Planning Date CITY OF MIAMI By: [Name] [Title] Date Approved as to form and legality: Assistant General Counsel Date Approved as to form and legality: F Attorney for the City of Miami J Date 0 00- 693 IN RE: MIAMI ) COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ) AMENDMENT ADOPTED BY ) DOCKET NO. 99PSI-NOI-1315-(A)-(I)(N) ORDINANCE NO. 11864 ) ON NOVEMBER 16, 1999 ) STATEMENT OF INTENT TO FIND . COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT NOT IN COMPLIANCE The Florida Department of Community Affairs hereby issues its Statement of Intent to find Policy LU -1.1.11 of the City of Miami Comprehensive'Plan Amendment 99PS 1, adopted by Ordinance No. 11864 on November 16, 1999 Not In Compliance. The Department finds Policy. LU -1.1.12 regarding schoolsiting and collocation In Compliance. The Department finds that =� Policy LU -1:1.11 is not "in compliance," as defined in Section, 163.3184(1)(b), Florida Statutes ,... (F.S.), because it is not consistent with Chapter 163, Part II, F.S., the State Comprehensive Plan, and Chapter 9J-5, Florida Administrative!Code I. AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT A. Inconsistent provisions. The inconsistent provisions of the plan amendment under this subject heading are as follows: 1) Policy LU -1.1.11 designates barrier islands as an Urban Infill Transportation Concurrency Exception Area. The barrier islands do not meet the criteria of an Urban Infill Area, pursuant to Section 163.3 164(27), Florida Statutes (F.S.) and Rule 9J-5.0055(6)(a)la. and b., Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). According to Section 163.3164(27), F.S., "Urban 1 } -i Infill" means the development of vacant parcels in otherwise built-up areas where public facilities such as sewer systems, roads, schools, and recreation areas are already in place and the average residential density is at least five dwelling units per acre, the average nonresidential intensity is at least a floor area ratio of 1.0 and vacant, developable land does not constitute more than 10 percent of the area. The barrier islands do not meet this definition. [Section 163.3164(27), F.S. and Rule 9J-5.0055(6)(a)la. and b., F.A.C.] _ 2., Designating the bamer islands as a UTA and TCEA is inconsistent with the following objectives and policies in the City of Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan [Section 163.3177(2), F.S.;'Rules 9J -5.005(5)(a) and 9J -5.0055(6)(b), F.A.C.]: Objective LU -1.2: Promote the redevelopment and revitalization of blighted, declining or threatened residential, commercial and industrial areas. ...... .... Objective LU -1.4: Continue the growth of Downtown Miami, expand its role as a center of domestic and international commerce, further its development as a regional center for the performing arts and other cultural and entertainment activities and develop an urban residential base. Policy LU -1.4.8: Modify land development regulations as necessary in order to encourage rehabilitation and sensitive, adaptive reuse of historic properties and older structures in - downtown. 2 0.7 . Policy LU -1.4.9: Promote rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of vacant and underutilized spaces and provide incentives for rehabilitation of older buildings in Downtown. Objective LU -1.5: Land development regulations will protect the city's unique natural and coastal resources, and its historic and cultural heritage. Policy LU -1.6.11: The City's land development regulations and policies will insure that areas designated�conservation are protected from development other than that which promotes its passive appreciation. - Objective. M-1.8: The traffic circulation system shall be coordinated with the goals, objectives, and policies of the Land Use Element, including coordination with the land uses, densities, projected development and redevelopment, urban infilling, and other similar characteristics of _ land use that have an impact on traffic circulation systems. Policy CM -1.1.7: The City will regulate development on Virginia Key and the intermittent wetland areas of the coast of Coconut Grove to ensure that there will be no net loss of functional wetlands; that beaches and dune systems on the island will not be degraded or disrupted; that wen non-native vegetation is removed, it will be replaced with native species; and that wildlife habitats and native species of fauna and flora will be protected. Priority will be given to water dependent land uses. and to development that enhances the natural environment and ensures adequate physical public access to Virginia Key. 3 Policy CM -1.1.8: Because of its unique character and environmental significance, all development on Virginia Key will be in conformance with the Virginia Key Master Plan 1987. Objective CM -1.1: Preserve and protect the existing natural systems including wetlands and beach/dune systems within Virginia Key and those, portions of Biscayne Bay that lie within the City's boundaries; and improve water quality within the Miami River, its tributaries, and the. Little River. Objective CM -1.3: In order to enhance the built environment of the coastal area, redevelop and revitalize blighted, declining or threatened coastal areas. .. ..... Objective CM -4.1: Minimize the potential for loss of human life and the destruction of property ..;. ,s,�:z_c _ .,�rY ivr.r—�.... ,..-.-•" �-F�=•. -'f"_..� Tom: .i:i:� .. _ ;,,frdm hurricanes. Policy -CM -4.1.5: Each proposed land use and land development regulation change within the Coastal High Hazard area of the City will require an analysis of its potential impact on evacuation times and shelter needs in the event of a hurricane. Objective 14R-1.1: Preserve and protect the existing natural systems within Virginia Key, the Dinner Key spoil islands, and those portions of Biscayne Bay that lie within the City's boundaries. W 693 Policy NR -1.1.5: Regulate development on Virginia Key to ensure that there will be not net loss of functional wetlands; that beaches and dune systems on the island will not be degraded or disrupted; and that wildlife habitats and native species of fauna and flora will be protected. Policy NR -1.1.6: Through land development regulations, ensure that development or redevelopment within the coastal zone will not adversely affect the natural environment or lead to a net loss of public access to the city's natural resources. Objective NR -1.3: Maintain and enhance the status of native species of fauna and flora. 3. The City's TCEA did not establish guidelines which specify programs to address the transportation needs of the TCEA area. [Rule 9J -5.0055(6)(c), F.A.C.] B. Recommended remedial actions. These inconsistencies may be remedied b taking the following actions: 1. Amend Policy LU -1.1.11 by specifically excluding the barrier islands from the UTA and TCEA designation. 5 00— G 3 CONCLUSIONS 1. The plan amendment is not consistent with the State Comprehensive Plan. 2. The plan amendment is not consistent with Chapter 9J-5, Florida Administrative Code. 3. The plan amendment is not consistent with the requirements of Section 163.3177, Florida Statutes. 4. The plan amendment is not "in compliance," as defined in Section 163.3184(1)(b), Florida Statutes. 5.. In order to bring the plan amendment into compliance, the City may complete the recommended remedial actions described above or adopt other remedial actions that eliminate the inconsistencies. Executed this day of 2000, at Tallahassee,. Flori �Drlbomas Beck, Director Division of Community Planning 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard Tallahassee, Florida 3 23 99-2 100 I I 7 bud EXHIBIT B City. of Miami Proposed Changes to Comprehensive Plan Objectives and Policies for DCA Settlement Docket No. 99PS1-NOT-1315-(A)-(I)(N) A. Future Land Use Future Land Use Element Policv LU -1.1.11 The City hereby adopts designation of the entire City, excluding Virginia Key, Watson Island, and the uninhabited islands of Biscayne Bay which have a land use and zoning classification of Conservation as shown on Exhibit 1, as an Urban Infill Area pursuant to Miami -Dade County's designation of an Urban Infi11 Area lying generally east of the Palmetto Expressway and including all of the City of Miami. With this area, the concentration and intensification of development around centers of activity shall be emphasized with the goals of enhancing the livability or residential neighborhoods and the viability of commercial areas. Priority will be given to infill development on vacant parcels, adaptive reuse of underutilized land and structures, and the redevelopment of substandard sites. Maintenance of transportation levels of service within this designated Urban Infill Transportation Concurrency Exception Area shall be in accordance with the adopted Transportation Corridors level of servicestandards set forth in Policies TR -1.1.2 and TR -4-.-24 1.1.3 of the Transportation Element of the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan. I Exhibit 1 TO FROM a 0 PZ -4 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM Honorable Mayor and Members DATE: July 12, 2000 of the City Commission SUBJECT: Stipulated Settlement Agreement with DCA O enez REFERENCES: City Commission Meeting City Manager of July 27, 2000 ENCLOSURES: RECOMMENDATION FILE: It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Stipulated Settlement Agreement (Agreement) between the City of Miami and the State of Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to remedy a non -complying amendment to the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan (MCNP). BACKGROUND On November 16, 1999, by Ordinance No. 11864, City Commission adopted designation of an urban infill area encompassing all of the City of Miami. Subsequent to its review of the amendment, DCA declared its intent to find Miami's comprehensive plan "Not in Compliance," noting that designating "islands, particularly Virginia Key, as an Urban Infill Area is not in compliance with the statutory intent and definition of urban infill." In order to remedy this issue, the City of Miami is required to enter into an Agreement with DCA, to be executed by the City Manager. CAG:AG:LYS fs� uj '0 Exhibit 1 z NE 877H n MCKENBACKER �— CAUSEWAY BISCAYNE BAY MRGIMA I\. KEY Islands shown in solid black are excluded from Urban Infill Area. 00- 693