97-34 v RESOLUTION No. 97-34
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
ADOPTING THE EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT OF
THE ADOPTED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND AUTHORIZING
CITY STAFF TO FORWARD THE REPORT TO THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS TO REVIEW.
WHEREAS, The City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach recognizes the necessity for
periodic review and update of its adopted Comprehensive Plan, and
WHEREAS, The City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach desires to fully comply with the
requirements of the Florida Administrative Code Rule 9J-33 by preparation and submittal of an
Evaluation and Appraisal Report identifying elements of the adopted Comprehensive Plan which
no longer accurately reflect the conditions, statistics or goals of the City, and
WHEREAS, The City Commission has reviewed the report prepared by its staff and concurs with
the findings of staff contained in the report, and
WHEREAS, The City Commission understands that this report identifies issues which must be
corrected by subsequent adoption of ordinances amending the Comprehensive Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
The City Manager or his designee is authorized to forward this Evaluation and Appraisal
Report to the Department of Community Affairs for sufficiency review. The City Manager or his
designee is also authorized to cooperate with the Department of Community Affairs to ensure that
all necessary information is provided for the review process.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH THIS 22nd DAY
OF SEPTEMBER, 1997.
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7Lyman Fletch-r, Mayor
Approved as to form and correctness:
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Alan C. I= sen, City Attorney
Attested:
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EVALUATION AND
APPRAISAL REPORT
CURRENT CONDITION OF PLAN
The following section addresses the condition of each element of the adopted
Comprehensive Plan as of the current time.
FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT
This element and the Future Land Use Map describes the existing land uses within the
City as of 1997 and project the land uses for the next five years. Several issues have
effected the current conditions of the plan including acquisition by the City of Atlantic
Beach of a seven acre tract of land for the purpose of creating a conservation park
adjacent to the sensitive wetlands of the Intra coastal Waterway, and the annexation of
520 acres of primarily wetland marsh west of the previous corporate limits. The Future
Land Use Map was closely modeled on the adopted Zoning District Map of the city. For
this reason, and because no major re-zoning has occurred, the Future Land Use Map
will require very little revision except for the inclusion of the annexed parcels.
Only three of the parcels within the annexed area are designated for uses other than
conservation. One parcel is a low density residential area which is currently under
contract for a joint purchase by the City of Jacksonville and the City of Atlantic Beach to
be developed as a conservation and open space park to be operated jointly by the two
cities. Upon completion of the purchase of this parcel the zoning and land use
designation will be amended to conservation. The two remaining parcels are
commercial or water related commercial uses under private ownership. These two
designations will be added to the zoning code and comprehensive plan as part of the
EAR based amendment process.
The pattern of development in the City of Atlantic Beach has substantially conformed to
the Future Land Use Map. As mention previously this is primarily due to the conformity
of the map with the existing zoning map. Development has, however, occurred more
rapidly than anticipated in the adopted element. The projected population figure of
12,403 for the year 2000 was exceeded in 1992 based upon population estimates by
the Bureau of Economic and Business Research, of the University of Florida. The
current population figure from the same source is 13,316. The population estimates
(addressed in more detail in the Housing Element) were based upon a percentage of
population of the City of Atlantic Beach as compared to the City of Jacksonville. This
estimation method did not adequately address the ratios of vacant land available in
each of the two cities nor did it consider the improving economic conditions and the
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enlargement of the Mayport Navy Base which encouraged more rapid development to
meet the increasing housing demands.
The rate of development of vacant commercial lands has not evidenced the same
rapidity as the development of residential lands. This is more a reflection of the ability
of commercial uses to absorb population growth rather than a slower increase in
consumer demand. Vacant commercial lands remain available along the major
commercial corridors of Atlantic Boulevard and Mayport Road which will provide
opportunity for additional commercial growth. The ratio of residential to commercial
acreage within the city remains approximately 6:1. Given the remaining available
vacant lands in both categories, this ratio will remain relatively unchanged for the next
five years.
Because of the continuing renovation of residential structure and a Community
Development Block Grant program administered by the city, the need for
redevelopment on a large scale has not arisen. Economic pressures as well as
continually increasing property values have provided strong incentives for property
owners to maintain their homes. The Community Development Block Grant program
has concentrated on rehabilitating owner occupied residences of low to moderate
income level citizens. With more than thirty homes rehabilitated within the past seven
years this program has obviated the need for replacement of existing, serviceable
housing stock.
Statistical information provided in Tables I-1, 1-2, and 1-3 detailing numbers of acres of
each land use category will require up-date to account for the annexation and the
development which has occurred on previously vacant land.
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Table I-1
Existing Land Use - 1997
City of Atlantic Beach, Florida
Land Use
Classification Acreage Percentage
Residential Low Density 783.9 32.0
(1-6 DU/acre)
Residential Medium Density 218.6 9.0
(7-14 DU/acre)
Residential High Density 155.9 6.4
(15-20 DU/acre)
Residential Mobile Home 3.1 0.1
Commercial Limited 16.7 0.7
Commercial General 165.85 6.8
Industrial, Light 26.6 1.2
Public and Semi-Public 35.3 1.5
Recreation & Open Space 106.5 4.4
(Including beach)
Conservation 490.25 20.2
Vacant 69.4 2.9
Streets and Alleys 359.0 14.8
Total 2,426.0 100.0
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TRAFFIC CIRCULATION ELEMENT
The Traffic Circulation Element addresses the transportation issues of the city, both
motorized and non-motorized. The standards used to determine levels of service of the
major thoroughfares in Atlantic Beach are provided by the Florida Department of
Transportation and the Metropolitan Planning Organization. Statistical information
throughout this element will require up-date to reflect the changes in volume, flow
patterns, and levels of service standards which have occurred since 1990.
The traffic circulation pattern within the City of Atlantic Beach has remained relatively
unchanged since the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan for several reasons. The
primary reason is that the road net within the corporate limits is fully in place. No
useable parcels of land within the city are inaccessible. The second reason is the high
percentage of developed land (95%) within the city. There are no large tracts of land
available for the development of new subdivisions requiring new roadways.
Traffic volumes remain a major concern for the city on several thoroughfares. Both
Atlantic Boulevard and Mayport Road have shown increases in traffic volumes. Both
roads however, are state roads managed by the Florida Department of Transportation.
The City of Atlantic Beach has little control over speed limits and signalization.
Mayport Road has experienced the larger increase in traffic volume due in part to the
enlargement of the fleet at Mayport Naval Base. The major portion of traffic on both
Atlantic Boulevard and Mayport Road remains commuter traffic with destinations
outside of Atlantic Beach.
The City of Atlantic Beach vigorously supported the construction of a new thoroughfare
from the vicinity of the naval base westward to the established road system in
Jacksonville. This project, known as the Wonderwood Expressway, has been
approved by the City of Jacksonville. Upon its completion this project will provide an
alternative route for a large portion of the traffic related to the naval base, resulting in
reduced volume on the southern portion of Mayport Road. Addition improvement may
result from the redesign of the Atlantic Boulevard/Mayport Road interchange which is
underway.
Traffic circulation problems within the local road network remain limited. Development
of vacant land has occurred in areas of the city where the existing road system is
adequate to handle the demand. Isolated issues relating to intersection geometry and
lines of sight are regularly addressed by the city. Limited rights-of-way width remains a
limiting factor in roadway improvements on several local streets.
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Non-motorized transportation methods are widely used by local res - on the local
road network. Formal bicycle lanes or paths are not currently prov eA.lthough
consideration of such lanes has been proposed. Interest remains providing a limited
network of bicycle paths/lanes within the central area of the city to encourage
alternative means of transportation. As noted previously the limited rights-of-way of
many local streets will limit placement of bicycle paths and lanes.
Mass transportation issues are addressed by the Jacksonville Transportation Authority
which provides bus service to the beaches area. Regular bus service routes exist
along both Atlantic Boulevard and Mayport Road. Connection routes provide service to
Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach and the City of Jacksonville. Proposals have been
recently considered by the City of Jacksonville to provide a limited mass rail service
from their downtown to Atlantic Beach along the existing Atlantic Boulevard corridor. If
such service materializes it will be 10 to 15 years in the future.
Statistical data provided in the adopted element must be reevaluated based upon
current conditions and modified as necessary. Traffic counts, accident numbers and
levels of service classifications as shown in the plan are no longer accurate.
Information on these subjects are available from the Jacksonville Transportation
Authority, the Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office and
the Florida Department of Transportation.
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SANITARY SEWER, SOLID WASTE, DRAINAGE, POTABLE WATER AND
NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE ELEMENT
This element addresses the basic infrastructure of the city. Much of this element will
remain unchanged. The major facilities noted in the adopted plan remain, although
most has experienced upgrades or expansion of capacity since the adoption of the
plan. The underground utility infrastructure reaches nearly every parcel of land
suitable for development. Plant capacities shown in the plan are out of date and must
be revised to reflect the current capacities. The statistical data necessary for this
update are available from the Public Works Department.
Issues effecting wastewater treatment in both Atlantic Beach proper and the Buccaneer
service area revolve around the need to provide service to residential and commercial
units which have traditionally relied upon septic systems. Within Atlantic Beach this
has occurred on a scattered unit by unit basis. In the Buccaneer service district larger
blocks of previous septic system users have applied for service because of failing
package plant systems at mobile home parks and a recent joint venture between the
City of Atlantic Beach and the City of Jacksonville to provide service to the Village of
Mayport, a mixed residential and commercial area adjoining the Buccaneer service
district. Both the Atlantic Beach and the Buccaneer wastewater treatment facilities
have experienced recent upgrades to the facilities which have increased capacities to a
level expected to adequately service the projected customer base for the next five to
ten years.
The potable water systems in both the Atlantic Beach system and the Buccaneer
system have also experienced recent upgrades. New customer demand has been
somewhat less than the wastewater systems due to the wider area of coverage of the
existing water systems. Many of the wastewater package plant users noted in the
previous paragraph were existing water service recipients. Areas of vacant lands
suitable for future development are at or near existing service lines. One area of
concern which is being addressed is the size and flow capacity of some service lines in
commercial or light industrial areas for the purpose of supplying Fire Service needs and
potable water demands simultaneously. Looping of service lines to improve flow and
pressure will alleviate much of this problem.
The City of Atlantic Beach has privatized its solid waste collection by contracting with a
major waste collector. The frequency of service shown in the adopted plan has
changed somewhat and must be up-dated. This privatization has reduced the direct
demand upon the city while maintaining a level of service comparable to, or better than,
all neighboring municipalities. Atlantic Beach has maintained, throughout this process,
the highest rate of recycling of any municipality in Duval County.
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Drainage is a serious concern for the City of Atlantic Beach. The city's existing
drainage system has been determined to be inadequate in certain areas. A major
replacement project is underway in these areas with an expected completion within two
years. This project and its related capacity improvements must be addressed in this
element. The major drainage basins identified in the adopted plan remain unchanged.
A key issue in the adopted element was the need for a detailed study and development
of a stormwater management master plan. This plan has been completed and was an
important element in the design of the infrastructure improvement project mentioned
previously.
Groundwater recharge is addressed in the element as it relates to the aquifer which
supplies the city's potable water. Groundwater aquifer recharge does not occur within
the corporate limits or service area of Atlantic Beach due to a largely nonpermeable
subsurface layer. The aquifer recharge area is known to be principally located in the
central regions of the state.
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COASTAL MANAGEMENT/CONSERVATION ELEMENT
The Coastal Management/Conservation Element is a combined element which
describes the condition of the important natural resources of the city and the expected
impact of development on those resources. The Coastal Management aspect refers to
the two miles of sandy beach within the corporate limits and to the associated uses and
structures such as the dune walkovers providing beach access. The remainder of the
element deals with the concerns of protecting the sensitive environment of the Intra
coastal Waterway marshes and the adjacent undeveloped uplands.
Because significant changes to the beach have not occurred the major portion of this
element will not change. Beautification enhancements have been performed at many
of the beach accesses but no substantive improvements have been made to the sea
wall. The coastal construction control line has been relocated inland by the state since
the adoption of the plan resulting in a wider area classified as being within the Coastal
High Hazard zone. This zone is an area where higher standards of construction are
mandated. The Army Corp of Engineers periodically conducts renourishment of the
beaches. These renourishment efforts have been both controversial and beneficial.
Storm related flooding and storm surge models have changed extensively since the
data included in the adopted plan was produced. This information is available from the
emergency management department of the City of Jacksonville. New maps must be
produced and the statistical data will require updating.
The Conservation aspect of this element primarily effects the wetland marshes which
lie between the developed portions of the city and the Intra Coastal Waterway. The
recent annexation of this area will require revision of a number of sections of this
element to reflect the greater control available to the city through zoning and other land
use regulations. The remainder of the element addresses the quality of the estuarine
waters, the soil types, vegetative species and wildlife habitats. The element also
includes a brief section addressing the known locations of hazardous waste generators
located within the city. Again the statistical data as well as the location data is out of
date and must be revised to reflect present conditions. New information relating to
hazardous waste generators will be obtained from the Department of Environmental
Protection.
inelement also contains the hurricane evacuation plan of the city. This evacuation
an has undergone numerous revisions and is significantly different than that exhibited
in the plan. The City of Atlantic Beach and the City of Jacksonville have jointly
developed emergency management plans which better reflect the conditions of
evacuation routes, shelter availability and location, staffing levels and other issue
which will have area wide effect. The City of Atlantic Beach has adopted a detailed
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evacuation plan and a plan for re-entry into the area following a storm event. Each
department within the city has contributed to the development of this plan. Most of the
information in the adopted plan will be replaced with the current information.
Conditions outside of the corporate limits of Atlantic Beach such as the widening of
Atlantic Boulevard and the construction of the Wonderwood Expressway may have
significant effects upon the city's plans. For these reasons the City of Atlantic Beach
has worked closely with the City of Jacksonville in the development of these plans.
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RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT
The purpose of this element is to provide for a comprehensive approach to the
provision of recreational opportunities to the residents of the City of Atlantic Beach.
Level of service standards are provided for various types of recreation and for various
types of facilities. Based on information provided by the state as to the current
requirements, the City of Atlantic Beach will adopt amendments to its plan to reach
those standards. Significantly, the City of Atlantic Beach met or exceeded almost all of
the standards required by the stat in 1990. The levels of recreational opportunity
provided by the City of Atlantic Beach, whether measured by number or acreage have
been continually higher than many neighboring communities.
At the time of the comprehensive plan adoption, the conservation lands available to the
public were upland and inland environments. Recent and proposed park acquisition
will dramatically increase the acreage of conservation and passive open space lands
within the city and provide the public access to the sensitive marsh and estuarine
environments of the Intra coastal waterway. This increase will create both new
opportunities for residents to be exposed to this important environment as well as
greatly increase demands on the recreation departments staff. The provisions of the
plan must be amended to address these opportunities and demands .
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HOUSING ELEMENT
The Housing Element identifies the type and condition of the housing stock within
Atlantic Beach and projects the need for improvement of the existing units and the need
for additional new units. The element relies heavily upon household demographics
obtained through the census as well as visual surveys of the housing units throughout
the city.
At the time of the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan the number of dwelling units was
estimated at 4,030. This total was derived by visual survey and compared to the 1980
census figures. Since the adoption of the plan a significant number of new residential
units have been built. These new units have been approximately evenly split between
Single-family homes and Duplex units. The majority of these units have been
constructed in established neighborhoods on vacant properties. A lesser number are
the result of the demolition and replacement of older structures. The area east of
Mayport Road has received primarily Single-family homes while the area west of
Mayport Road has seen a higher number of duplex construction. No new multifamily
complexes have been constructed since the adoption of the plan, although several
large vacant parcels designated for such use remain available. Overall Single-family
homes remain the predominant housing type in the City of Atlantic Beach.
The condition of existing housing units within the city is an important factor in projecting
future housing needs. The remaining vacant land provides the least expensive forum
for new housing construction, however, as this already limited resource is diminished
the replacement of less desirable existing structures with new housing units becomes
more economically feasible. In-fill development and replacement of deteriorating
structures can significantly change the character of established neighborhoods.
Drastic deviations from the original architectural styles and sizes can also result in
dramatic fluctuations in property values. In the adopted plan the average age of
housing units was less than thirty years. This relatively young housing stock is an
important factor in the very low number of housing units defined as substandard. The
Community Development Block Grant program administered by the city has also
effected this situation because of its focus on rehabilitation of owner occupied
residences.
Less than 150 subsidized housing units exist within the City of Atlantic Beach. One
hundred of these exist in a single large complex known as Atlantic Arms Apartments.
The remainder are scattered site housing either owned by Jacksonville Housing and
Urban Development or subsidized through housing assistance programs. Many of the
new and existing single-family and duplex dwellings are occupied by naval personnel
who receive varying levels of housing assistance support. Demand for more
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subsidized housing has not been a significant factor in development since the adoption
of the plan.
Statistical data relating to the number of housing units, the condition of housing units
and the type of housing units will need to be updated. Areas within the city which
evidence higher levels of substandard housing must be identified and targeted for
rehabilitation or maintenance programs where possible.
The City of Atlantic Beach contains a number of historic residential structures. A
number of these structures have been recognized by the Jacksonville Historic
Landmark Commission. No formal historic recognition program exists within Atlantic
Beach, however interest has been shown in the adoption of some form of historic
district or historic structure designation process. The form that this will take is yet to be
determined.
Future housing demand will stem from the desirability of living close to the ocean
beaches and from the possible continued expansion of the number of ships and
personnel stationed at Mayport Naval Base. The extremely limited vacant land near
the ocean will force an increase in the number of demolitions of older structures and
replacement with new and probably larger structures. In the areas further away from
the ocean, where more vacant land remains, the pressure will continue to be to provide
housing for naval personnel and for employees of businesses dependent upon the
Mayport Naval Base. This development will be duplexes where permitted by the Future
Land Use Map and the Zoning Districts to provide the highest density of units per acre
possible. This type of development has in the past resulted in nondescript
neighborhoods which fail to develop cohesiveness and lack higher levels of
maintenance engendered by pride of ownership. As these neighborhoods age they
may place higher demands upon the city to provide Codes Enforcement and police
protection. Efforts by the city to encourage resident participation in community
organizations such as the Neighborhood Watch program and in owners associations
will alleviate some of the potential problems.
The housing analysis done at the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan was based upon
a population projection method which compared the growth rate of the City of Atlantic
Beach with the growth rate of the city of Jacksonville. Atlantic Beaches population as a
percentage of Duval County's population was used to derive population growth
estimates based upon the estimates available for Duval County. This method assumed
that the same factors controlling population growth in Duval County applied equally to
Atlantic Beach. That assumption did not envision a number of factors which have
driven the pace of population growth in Atlantic Beach. The projected population for
the year 2005 was 12,902. That number was reached in 1994.
Two primary factors in the population growth rate were unanticipated in 1990. The
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economic conditions of the past several years have permitted construction of higher
valued homes which remain marketable. Atlantic Beach, with its ocean frontage and its
easy access to the ocean from adjacent neighborhoods is a desirable location to live.
This desirability allows higher valued homes to be easily marketable. The second
factor was the expansion of the fleet at Mayport Naval Base. This occurred as a result
of base closings in other areas, which resulted from the end of the Cold War. This
expansion dramatically increased the number of naval personnel needing housing
within a reasonable distance from the base. The western portion of the city, with its
many vacant blocks of land, became a primary location for housing construction to
meet this demand. The relatively low market value of the land in the Section H area
made it even more desirable for the construction of affordable housing units in the
highest density permitted, duplexes. Many vacant blocks and scattered vacant lots in
this area will supply the future development needs for several more years before
reaching complete build out.
A thorough re-evaluation of the method of population growth projection is necessary.
Population growth will not necessarily stop with the build out of vacant land within the
city. Higher density replacement and in-fill development will continue. Changes in
household occupancy driven by social trends may also effect the population growth of
the city. Future population growth projection should be based upon conditions within
the immediate area of the City of Atlantic Beach. Comparisons with conditions driving
population growth in Duval County are important, but should not be relied upon solely.
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT
This element describes the types and methods of coordination between the City of
Atlantic Beach and the many other governmental bodies and agencies with which the
city must regularly communicate. Much of this element is contained in a table showing
organizations and the type of relationship which exists between the City of Atlantic
Beach and that organization. With the exception of a number of name changes, this
table and this element will remain unchanged. The complexity of relationships within
the Duval County/ City of Jacksonville area requires constant attention for the City of
Atlantic Beach. Organizations which have undergone name or jurisdictional changes
are noted with an asterisk.
Intergovernmental Coordination
City of Atlantic Beach
Coordination Nature of Lead City Coordination
Agency/Office Relationship Department Mechanism
Federal :
Environmental Regulation of Fire 1
Protection air quality,
Agency hazardous
wastes, other
environmental
conditions
Federal Emergency Floodplain Community 1
Management Agency regulation and Development
management
Housing & Urban Block Grant Community 3
Development funding, Development
housing
assistance
programs -
partici-
pation in
Jacksonville
program
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Table VII-1 (Continued)
Intergovernmental Coordination
City of Atlantic Beach
Nature of
Lead City Coordination
Coordination Relationship Department Mechanism
p, encu/Office
Fed�l : (Continued)
Maypor L ;;oval Mutual fire
Fire 3
Station
aid agreement
T.S . Coast Guard Distress
Police 1
signals, in-
cidents on
open waters ,
regulation,
bridge
construction
Public 1
S . Army Corps . Flood Control Services
ro ects,
Engineers regulation of
docks and
seawalls ; main-
tenance of
navigable
waterways
2
Community Postal Coordination Cevelopmnt
vice relating to
addresses for
new construc-
tion/sub-
divisions
:e of Florida (Departments of :
Community
:unity Affairs PlanningisDevelopment 2
assistance
(contract) ;
floodplain
management;
energy
conservation;
housing
assistance.
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Table VII-1 (Continued)
IntergoVernmental Coordination
City of Atlantic Beach
Lead City Coordination
Nature of Department Mechanism
Coordination Relationship
a�P__ cY�Cffice
"
State of Florida De artments of :
1
Regulation, Community 2
Environmental Development
Regulator information,
Regulation permitting for
dock, dredge
and fill
activities
Health and
Police 1
Health and social regu-
Rehabilitative lation;
Services enforcement
Police, 1
Safety Dissemination Community
Highwaydvehicle Cemelopment
and Motor registration
and drivers'
license
information,
mobile home
regulation
6
Law Enforcement Assist in police
criminal
investigations ;
sets standards
for police
certification
Community 1
Natural Resources Regulation, Development
information, .
permitting,
assistance.
Grant assist-
ance for
recreation;
Marine
patrol; beaches
and shores
regulations
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Table VII-1 (Continued)
Intergovernmental Coordination
City of Atlantic Beach
Coordination Nature of Lead City Coordination
Agency/Office Relationship Department Mechanism
State of Florida (Departments of) : (Continued)
Transportation Atlantic Blvd. Public 3
and Mayport Services
Road construc-
tion, main-
tenance, etc.
State of Florida (Other) :
State Historic Community 1
(Division of resource Development
Historic Resources identification
and protection
Game and Fresh Regulation, Police 1, 7
Water Fish enforcement,
Commission licensing;
wildlife
rescue/
protection;
Regional
Northeast Florida DRI review, Community 2
Regional Planning reporting, Development
Council planning
assistance,
grant appli-
cation review
Health Planning Studies and None 6
Council Planning
hospitals and
medical
services
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Table VII-1 (Continued)
Intergovernmental Coordination
City of Atlantic Beach
Coordination Nature of Lead City Coordination
Agency/Office Relationship Department Mechanism
Regional : (Continued)
St. Johns River Water resource r Llic 1
Water Management planning and Services
District management,
permitting and
enforcement of
surface and
groundwater
usage/recharge
Jacksonville/Duval County:
Emergency Emergency Police 2 , 3
Management preparedness ;
911 system;
agreement
Health, Welfare Public health Community 1
and Bioenviron- regulations, Development
mental Services small water Public Services
well permit-
ting, septic
tank permit-
ting, air
quality,
hazardous waste,
non-point
source pollution
Alcohol, Drug Plan service None 7
Abuse and Mental delivery
Health Planning
Council
Housing Finance Affordable Administration 3
Authority housing
(Housing and construction,
Urban Development) rehabilitation
Library Services City residents Administration 3
utilize branch
in Neptune Beach
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Table VII-i (Continued)
Intergovernmental Coordination
City of Atlantic Beach
Coordination Nature of Lead City Coordination
Agency/Office Relationship Department Mechanism
Jacksonville/Duval County:. (Continued)
Metropolitan Five-year Public 5
Planning Transportation Services
Organization Improvement
Program (no
current City
representation)
Jacksonville Authority Administration 2
Transportation plans and
Authority constructs
toll roads
and bridges
(Wonderwood
extension)
Health, Welfare Provision of Public 3
and Bioenviron- wastewater Services
mental Services collection,
treatment, and
disposal
services to
areas within
Buccaneer
Service Area
by Atlantic
Beach
Historic Landmarks Provides assis- Community 6
Commission tance and in- Development
formational
programs on
historic
resources
Traffic Engineer- Street sign Public 3
ing (Public Works) fabrication Services
traffic signal
installation
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Table VII-1 (Continued)
Intergovernmental Coordination
City of Atlantic Beach
Coordination Nature of Lead City Coordination
Agency/Office Relationship Department Mechanism
Jacksonville/Duval County: (Continued)
Solid Waste Operation of Public 3
Management landfill; Services
(Utilities) joint planning
to transfer
station
Fire Department Fire protec- Fire 3
tion; EMS
Mutual Aid/Fire/ Shared ser- Police, Fire 3
Police vices by
mutual aid
agreement;
cooperation
with Sheriff' s
Department
County School Provide school Administration 4
Board facilities in Recreation
City - Atlantic
Beach Elemen-
tary and
Mayport Jr.
High; and,
in Neptune
Beach - Fletcher
Sr. High.
Operate adult
education
programs;
provide
space for
recreation and
group use; and,
make schools
available for
emergency use.
Recreation Provide Recreation 4
equipment on
loan; Use of
Hanna Park
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Table VII-1 (Continued)
Intergovernmental Coordination
City of Atlantic Beach
Coordination Nature of Lead City Coordination
Agency/Office Relationship Department Mechanism
Other Cities:
Neptune Beach Traffic Fire, Police 4
coordination,
Fire service,
EMS,
communications
Shared recre- Recreation 4
ation facil-
ities
Regional Public 3
effluent Services
discharge line
in St. Johns '
River
Sewer service Public 3
Neptune Beach Services
Shopping Center
Jacksonville Beach Shared services Fire, Police 3
by mutual aid
agreement for
services
Regional efflu- Fire 3
ent discharge Public
line in St. Services
Johns' River
Public Utilities:
Jacksonville Electric Administration 3
Electric service
Authority (general
public and
City facilities)
Beaches Cable Community Administration 3
T.V. , Inc. television
service
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Table VII-1 (Continued)
Intergovernmental Coordination
City of Atlantic Beach
Coordination Nature of Lead City Coordination
Agency/Office Relationship Department Mechanism
Public Utilities : (Continued)
Southern Bell Telephone Administration 3
service
Source: City of Atlantic Beach records 10/3/88
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ELEMENT
The Capital Improvements Element describes the projected needs for the city in terms
of infrastructure improvements. This element primarily describes the financial condition
of the city as it relates to capital projects. The Five Year Capital Improvements Plan
was also included to describe the short term future projects at the time of the plan
adoption. Since that time the City of Atlantic Beach has undertaken a number of
important capital projects such as renovation and expansion of the Atlantic Beach
Wastewater Treatment Facility, the expansion of the Buccaneer Wastewater Treatment
Facility, renovation of the Atlantic Beach Water Treatment Plant, and a number of small
to middle sized infrastructure replacement projects. Preparation is now underway to
begin a major water, sewer, and drainage infrastructure replacement project in the
older core city area of Atlantic Beach. Each of these projects have been the result of
the Five Year Capital Improvements Plan.
The expansions to the water and wastewater plants have involved replacement of
aging and inadequately sized facilities with new larger facilities which are sized to meet
the demands of our current population as well as to provide additional capacity to meet
future demands. These expansions have been phased in under the Five Year Plan as
budget constraints dictate. Capital projects of this type do not reoccur regularly as the
life expectancy of such improvements are measured in tens of years.
The major Core City Infrastructure Project is an unusual undertaking for a small
municipality with limited financial means. This project will effect one fifth of the city's
population in providing significant improvements in potable water supply and pressure
and in the management of stormwater in this area of older residences and low lying
streets. This project has been funded through a bond issue which permits the City of
Atlantic Beach to undertake it as a single large project rather than conducting a myriad
of small replacement projects which fail to address the immediate needs of the area.
The current Five Year Capital Improvement Plan Schedule is shown below.
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Table VIII-5
SCHEDULE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
1990-91 -- 1994-95
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
ESTIMATED COST BY BUDGET YEAR
Project Description 1990-91 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94 1994-95 Total Funding Source_
1 . Traffic Circulation
a. Study of traffic $30,000
signal systems & 530,000 2/3-Atlantic
improvement needs Beach
(General Fund)
1/3-Neptune
Subtotal Beach
$30,000
2. Wastewater Collection
and Treatment
a. Add .5 MGD $300,000 $300,000 City (Enterprise
treatment facility Fund)
at the Buccaneer WTP
b. Rehabilitate the 750,000 750,000 City (Enterprise
Buccaneer WWTP Fund)
c. Construct the 150,000 150,000 City (Enterprise
Seminole Road Fund)
lift station with
flow diversion
d. Rehabilitate Oak 450,000 450,000 City(Enterprise
Harbor S/D sewer Fund)
lines
Table VIII-5 (Continued)
SCHEDULE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
1990-91 1994-95
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
ESTIMATED COST BY BUDGET YEAR
Project Description 1990-91 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94 1994-95 Total Funding Source
e. Rehabilitate the 167,000 $67,000 67,000 $301 ,000 City (Enterprise
Buccaneer collection Fund)
system
f. Consolidate the 250,000 7,050,000 7,300,000 City (Enterprise
Buccaneer WWTP Fund)
with the Atlantic
Beach WWTP
Subtotal $9,251 ,000
3. Drainage Collection and
Treatment
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a. Construct citywide $165,000 $165,000 $165,000 $165,000 $660,000 City
improvements (Enterprise
Fund)
4. Potable Water Distribution
a. Comply with FDER $340,000 220,000 $560,000 City
consent order for (Enterprise
the Atlantic Beach Fund)
system
b. Add .25 MGD ground 350,000 $750,000 City (Enterprise
storage tank at Fund)
Buccaneer WTP No.3
Table VIII-5 (Continued)
SCHEDULE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
1990-91 -- 1994-95
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
ESTIMATED COST BY BUDGET YEAR
Project Description 1990-91 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94 1994-95 Total funding Source
c. Construct new well 100,000 100,000 City (Enterprise
for the Buccaneer Fund)
distribution system
d. Rehabilitate and 150,000 300,000 1 ,900,000 2,350,000 City (Enterprise
expand the Atlantic Fund)
Beach system
Subtotal
$4,020,000
5. Recreation and Open Space
a. Construct two $5,000
volleyball courts $5,000 City
(General Fund)
6. Housing
a. Carry-out miscellaneous 50,000 50,000 50,000 $150,000 (City
neighborhood improvements (General Fund)
Total by Fiscal Year $2,607,000 $632,000 $7,882,000 $220,000 $2, 115,000
Grand Total $13,456,000
Source: City of Atlantic Beach
Gee & Jenson
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
FISCAL YEARS 1996-2001
UTILITY BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND -,
COMMISSION APPROVED
TOTAL
PROJECT ESTIMATED
DIVISION IMPROVEMENT NUMBER 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 1999-2000 2000-2001 COST
WATER, SEWER, STORMWATER UTILITY REVENUE BOND
Improvements
AB Sewer Plant Expansion ABS-2 1,274,692 99,165. 1,373,857
Enlarge and Rehab WTP#3 BW-7 555,809 100,000 655,809
New Well Construction WTP#2 AW9601 0 100,000 100,000
Water&Sewer Improvements-Oak Harbor OW9601 33,921 1,166,079 1,200,000
Water Meters-City Facilities AW9604 0 15,000 15,006
Corrosion Reduction Unit for Water System AW9605 0 5,000 5,000
Water and Sewer Improvements-Beach Ave. AW9603 25,948 869,302 895,250
Water Main Upgrades AW9602 208,335 685,665 894,000
Sewer Rehab AS9601 153,392 3,046,608 3,200,000
Facility Improvements-Buccaneer Wastewater Plant BS9601 166,706 1,494,794 1,661,500
Sortmwater Master Plan SU9601 199,628 3,782,372 3,982,000
Contingency AW9606 11,569 262,623 274,192
TOTAL 1996 UTILITY BOND CONSTRUCTION 2,630,000 11,_626,608 0 0 0 0 14,256,608
TOTAL BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND 2,630,000 11,626,608 0 0 0 0 14 256,608
CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
The Concurrency Management Element provides for and describes the various
methods used by the City of Atlantic Beach to ascertain if adequate capacity exists for
new development. This capacity determination effects water, wastewater, drainage,
recreation facilities, police and fire protection, and roadways. A regular assessment of
facilities occurs throughout the city by the department or departments tasked with
operating or maintaining that facility. Development proposals submitted to the city are
forwarded to each department to permit evaluation of the impact of such development
on the facilities under their charge. This process continues throughout the
development process with regular information exchange and joint review of project
modifications as needed.
Service levels and capacity requirements are detailed within the Code of Ordinances in
the appropriate ordinances regulating Water, Wastewater and Drainage. Levels of
service standards provided in the Comprehensive Plan for Recreation facilities and
traffic volumes are used for concurrency determinations for these facilities. Police and
fire protection standards are determined on a case by case basis due to the amorphous
nature of the demands created by different types of development. Inventories of facility
capacities are maintained by the departments tasked with the operation or control of
such facilities.
CONSISTENCY OF CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WITH
STATE AND REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE PLANS
The adopted comprehensive plan of the City of Atlantic Beach was determined to be
consistent with the adopted comprehensive plans of both the State and the Northeast
Florida Regional Planning Agency. Amendments to the comprehensive plan will be
reviewed by each of these agencies to determine if such consistency is maintained.
Prior to final adoption of amendments to the plan, the proposed amendments will be
forwarded to the Department of Community Affairs and the Northeast Florida Regional
Planning Agency for review. Comments received from these agencies will be
incorporated into the proposed amendments.
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SUMMARY
In addition to the comments provided by this document, the EAR will contain excerpts
from the adopted comprehensive plan to provide baseline data for the review process.
The EAR must be adopted by Resolution by the City Commission and will then be
forwarded to the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for review. If found to
address the requirements adequately it will be returned to the City of Atlantic Beach for
use in guiding the creation of specific plan amendments for adoption. EAR based plan
amendments must be completed and adopted by ordinance within one year of final
approval of the EAR by the DCA. Should the DCA require revisions to the EAR no plan
amendments may be submitted to them for review until such revisions are completed
and approved by the DCA.
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