7-10-23 Rgular Commission Adopted MinutesMINUTES
Regular City Commission Meeting
Monday, July 10, 2023 - 6:30 PM
Commission Chamber
City Hall, 800 Seminole Road
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER:
Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Ford called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. DCC Nichols
called the roll.
Present: Curtis Ford, Mayor - Seat 1
Bruce Bole, Commissioner - Seat 2
Candace Kelly, Commissioner - Seat 4
Jessica Ring, Commissioner - Seat 5
Absent: Michael Waters, Commissioner - Seat 3
Also Present: Joe Gerrity, Interim City Manager (CM)
Jason Gabriel, City Attorney (CA)
Ladayija Nichols, Deputy City Clerk (DCC)
Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager (DCM)
Steve Swann, City Engineer (CE)
Amanda Askew, Planning & Community Development Director (PCDD)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1 A. Approve minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting held on June 12 and June 26,
2023.
Mayor Ford asked if there were any corrections or changes needed. There were no
corrections to the minutes. Mayor Ford stated the minutes stand as submitted.
2. COURTESY OF FLOOR TO VISITORS
Mayor Ford explained the process for public comments and opened the Courtesy of the Floor to
Visitors.
PUBLIC COMMENT
DCC Nichols called each speaker to the podium.
Matthew Saxton spoke in reference to agenda item 3.13.
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Gregory Powell spoke about the upcoming changes to Chapter 24 of the Code.
Lee Leibecki suggested interviewing Chip Drysdale as a CM candidate.
Greg Crocker expressed that he is pleased to see the work being done at Donner Park
and offered his support to the Commission.
Brittany Norris, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, COJ provided a letter from COJ
(which is attached hereto and made part of this Official Record as Attachment A) and
offered support to the Commission on behalf of Mayor Deegan's Administration.
Carolyn Zisser spoke about the CM search and explained why more candidates should
be interviewed.
Dawn Scott suggested interviewing Chip Drysdale as a CM candidate.
Rhea Drysdale suggested interviewing Chip Drysdale as a CM candidate.
Heather Markaj expressed concerns about cats in AB.
Meghan Sullivan-Timcke spoke about the CM candidates.
Suzanne Shaughnessy spoke in favor of interviewing more than one CM candidate.
Mitchell Reeves expressed his opinions on the CM search process.
7-10-23 Attachment A
3. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
3.G. Additional Updates
• Congratulated Brittany Norris on her new position with COJ.
• Welcomed Brittany Percell as the Finance Director.
• $15,000 grant was received for canopy tree assessment that requires a match from
the City. A resolution will be forthcoming for this item. There was a
CONSENSUS to use funds from the tree fund.
• Reported on the revenue from 18th and 19th street parking for the month of June:
$3,785.
• Spoke about the Commission goals in relation to after school programs. He
reported that the Boys and Girls Club received a grant to take over the after school
and summer programs, with four years of funding.
3.A. Accept the 90 -Day Calendar (July -Sept. 2023)
CM Gerrity reported on this item as detailed in the agenda packet.
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Commissioner Ring requested that the planning and development input meetings be
added to the calendar.
There was a CONSENSUS to approve the calendar as amended.
3.13. FLC 97th Annual Conference Voting Delegate Information
CM Gerrity reported on this item as detailed in the agenda packet.
MOTION: Consensus that Mayor is the Voting Delegate.
Motion: Jessica Ring
Second: Bruce Bole
Curtis Ford
For
Bruce Bole (Seconded By)
For
Candace Kelly
For
Jessica Ring (Moved By)
For
Motion passed 4 to 0.
3.C. SB 64 Update
CE Swann discussed the item as detailed in a slideshow presentation (which is attached
hereto and made part of this Official Record as Attachment B).
Commissioner Bole asked what other cities in Florida are looking at regarding this issue.
CE Swann explained that other cities are working to figure this issue out and that COAB
is looking to get the deadline extended.
Commissioner Ring asked what the time frame would look like if any of the discussed
options were to be considered. CE Swann shared that the groundwork is being laid out
now to develop a plan that will allow the City to reach the 2032 requirements.
Commissioner Ring inquired about possible grants. CE Swann indicated that this would
need to be financed and structured into the rate structure.
Mayor Ford clarified that the City did not initiate any efforts to sell the utilities, the
conversation that took place was about the off-loading of treated watered. He expressed
that there was a potential for JEA to offer to purchase the utilities in the future.
7-10-23 Attachment B
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July 10, 2023
3.G. Additional Update
CM Gerrity and CE Swann explained that the City is obligated by state law to put a plan
together to eliminate septic tanks as detailed in a map (which is attached hereto and made
part of this Official Record as Attachment C) and answered questions from the
Commission.
7-10-23 Attachment C
3.D. Grant Funding Update
CE Swann reported on this item as detailed in a slideshow presentation (which is attached
hereto and made part of this Official Record as Attachment D).
7-10-23 Attachment D
3.F. City Manager Search
CM Gerrity reported that Mr. Lamar dropped out.
Mayor Ford discussed a two-page report that was prepared by Jennifer Lagner (which is
attached hereto and made part of this Official Record as Attachment E). He also
expressed that Chip Drysdale, as suggested by citizens, be considered for an interview.
Commissioner Bole expressed opinions on the process and the consensus that has been
agreed upon thus far. CA Gabriel explained that the Commission has the flexibility to
change the process as they see fit.
Commissioner Ring suggested conducting an interview with Mr. Drysdale over the
phone.
There was a CONSENSUS on moving forward with extending an individual phone
interview with Mr. Drysdale to be completed by Friday, July 14, 2023 and,
communicating the results to CM Gerrity.
7-10-23 Attachment E
3.E. Proposed Updates to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and Chapter 24 (Land
Development Code)
Link to Redlined version of Chanter 24
Link to Land Development Regulations Presentation
PCDD Askew reported on this item as detailed in the agenda packet and slideshow
presentations (which are attached hereto and made part of this Official Record as
Attachments F and G).
Commissioner Bole spoke about pervious versus impervious surfaces.
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Mayor Ford requested that the City takes a look at Mr. Gregory Powell's work.
Commissioner Ring requested a printed copy of the linked land development regulations
presentation from the agenda packet. She also inquired about how far along the Chapter
24 changes are. PCDD Askew explained that staff is still working on the changes,
gathering input from the public and will bring it to Commission for review and final
decision. PCDD Askew indicated that there is not a specific date set for when these
changes would be brought back to the Commission because it depends on public input,
she desires to have it come before the Commission in August or September, given the
scheduling of public hearings and state review.
Commissioner Kelly explained why pools were included in Chapter 24 of the Code.
Mayor Ford inquired about Section 24-91. PCDD Askew explained that there has been
no change to this section and that FEMA produces maps for the City.
Commissioner Ring inquired about the walkability of the awnings at Joseph's Pizza.
PCDD Askew explained how the property line was set up as it relates to the current
Code. PCDD Askew also clarified that she would need to seek guidance on whether or
not a variance would be needed for something that is not owned by the business owner.
Mayor Ford inquired about zoning for self -storage. PCDD Askew explained that staff is
looking at adding it as a use -by -exception with additional architectural parameters.
7-10-23 Attachment F
7-10-23 Attachment G
4. REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS FROM CITY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Kelly
• Encouraged everyone to attend the ESC speaker series
Commissioner Bole
• Expressed that AB is lucky to have Brittany Norris as a resource.
• Commended staff for their work with achieving grant funding for the City.
• Expressed that the Farmer's Market has been going well.
• Thanked PCDD Askew for her work.
Commissioner Ring
• Expressed that the Town Hall meeting was a success and encouraged citizens to attend
those meetings.
• Thanked CM Gerrity and DCM Hogencamp for adding the CM search updates to the
newsletter.
• Thanked the STOP Committee for having their first meeting.
Mayor Ford
• Read part of a letter from Thomas Melba (which is attached hereto and made part of this
Official Record as Attachment H) and thanked the Lifeguards who helped with this
situation.
7-10-23 Attachment H
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5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
None.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
None.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
8. ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS
None.
9. ACTION ON ORDINANCES
None.
10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
None.
11. CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS
None.
12. CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY MANAGER
CM Gerrity
• Expressed concerns about the CM search/process.
Commissioner Ring
• Encouraged citizens to share questions they would like asked during the interviews.
Mayor Ford
• Expressed opposition to adding the DCM to the CM interview process.
A point of order was called from the audience. CA Gabriel explained that a point of order comes
from those on the dais.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
Attest:
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Date Approved: 'i - I,$ ' 1:25
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
DONNA DEEGAN
MAYOR
July 10, 2023
Atlantic Beach City Commission
800 Seminole Road
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Dear Honorable Commissioners:
CITY HALL SUITE 400
117 W. DUVAL STREET
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32202
It is my goal as Mayor of Jacksonville to work tirelessly for all our residents, including the
Beaches communities, in making Jacksonville a city that works for all of us. The beaches play a
vital role in the economic strength and quality of life of Duval and are an important part of the
solution to creating a city where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
This letter is to confirm my commitment to collaborate with your city leadership in tackling
issues that face us all such as building a future of resilience in the face of a changing climate,
changing the lack of affordable housing, increasing support for unhoused families, drawing more
federal funding to Northeast Florida, improving Jacksonville's maternal and infant mortality
rates, upgrading aging infrastructure such as septic tanks, and so much more.
It is my privilege to serve this county and the cities within. I look forward to working with you to
better Duval.
Sincerely,
Donna Deegan
Mayor
Attachment B to
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Senate Bill 64
Compliance Strategy
Update
Engineering Department
July 10, 2023
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Senate Bill 64 Summary
• Signed by the Governor (2021-168 Laws of Florida) and
encoded in 403.064, F.S.
• Enacted by the Legislature in recognition of potential
shortages of potable water in Florida in the future
• Intent is to push communities to reuse treated effluent for
irrigation and as a source of potable water
• Requires that disposal of treated effluent to surface waters
be terminated by Jan 2032
• limited wet weather discharges will still be allowed
• Required COAB to submit a compliance plan in Nov 2021
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Current Practice for Effluent Disposal
• WWTF is permitted to discharge up to 3.5 million
gallons per day (MGD) of highly treated effluent to
the St. Johns River
• Effluent flow from the WWTF average 1.9 MGD
• 0.4 MGD used for irrigation at ABCC
• 1.5 MGD discharged to the St. Johns River
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Current Practice for Effluent Disposal
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Compliance Options
• We are essentially built -out and options are limited
• Options staff are evaluating include:
o Expanding the Reclaimed Water System for Irrigation
o Reducing flows to the WWTF:
• Potable Water Conservation
• Sewer System Rehabilitation
o Deep Well Injection
o Reuse Effluent for Potable Water
o Partner with JEA —Bulk transfer of reclaimed/raw
wastewater or franchise agreement for operations
Attachment B to
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Potential Compliance Costs
• Costs are Rough Order of Magnitude only
• No option proven feasible yet
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Path Forward
• Clock is ticking toward January 2032
• Expect Legislature to extend deadline, but no guarantees
• Continue fleshing out all available options
• Continue coordination with Beaches Communities & JEA
• Develop Implementation Schedule to meet Jan 2032 Deadline
• Provide progress report to Commission by April 2023
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AT i iC BEACH
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COAB FY23 Grant Funded Projects
Old Sherry Drive ROW Water Main Potable
$852,100 $255,630 $596,470
Phase I Water
Main Street Safety Project Streets $202,500 $101,500 $101,500
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AT.., IC BEACH
COAB FY24 Grant Funded Projects
Project
Aquatic Gardens Drainage
Improvements
Phase I
Donner Park Splash Pad
Stormwater
Parks
Levy Rd Multiuse Path Streets
Vulnerability Assessment &
Adaptation Plan Update Planning
Cavalla Rd Lift Station
Wastewater
Floodproofing
Stanley Rd Drainage Improvements
Stormwater
Design
$2,800,000 $300,000 $2,500,000
$607,500
$382,500
$225,000
$560,000
$460,000
$100,000
$165,000
$13,050
$151,950
$368,500
$184,250
$184,250
$102,789
$10,279
$92,510
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A&MAT! I C BEACH
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COAB FY24 Grant Funded Projects
Cutlass Drive Box Culvert
Design
Public Works Building Storm Rated
Bay Doors
Safe Streets & Roads for All
Coastal Dunes Exotic Plant Removal
Stormwater
Facilities
Planning
Planning
$194,000
$250,000
$20,000
IN
$50,000
$10,000
$73,697
$194,000
$200,000
$10,000
Urban Tree Canopy Planning $30,000 $15,000 $15,000
Total Grant Funding FY24 $3,746,407
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ATL,/ NIC BEACH
COAB FY24 Pending Grant Funded Projects
Project
Old Sherry Drive ROW Water
Main
Phase II
Potable
Water
201h St Lift Station Generator Wastewater
Saltmarsh Resiliency Study Planning
Safe Streets & Roads for All Planning
$1,533,800 $460,140 $1,073,660
$99,120 $24,780 $74,340
$188,000 $38,000 $150,000
$250,000 $50,000 $200,000
Total Pending Grant Funding FY24 $1,498,000
Attachment E to
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COAB City Manager Compare - sort Alpha by Last Name
Name Current Location Education Employment Years role # residents
Drysdale, Chip Atlantic Beach, FL Bachelor's PA. Flagler Battalion Chief Marine Division 2022 - present
Battalion Chief (multiple divisions) 2008-2022 30 years
Prior ESC member
public admin, community, leadership,
environmental, training
engineering, prior work in !ax Beach as GIS
map/engineer
process, training, oversight, problem solver, safety
Cub Scout leader, union experience
Captain Fire Training 2007-2008 1 year
Captain Combat LT Combat 2002-2007 5 years
Engineer and Rescue 1996-2002 7 years
Firefighter 1995-1996 1 year
JFRD serves 950,000 residents with 1,800 personnel serving 64 stations + speciality units
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Killingsworth, William Jacksonville, FL
BS University FL (Real Estate & Urban Analysis) Director Planning & Dev, Jax, FL
11/2015 - current
7.75 years
Info from Linkedln
Dir Community Dev, Tallahassee, FL
2/13-11/15
2.9 years
development and planning
Director Planning & Dev, lax, FL
3/09-10/11
2.75 years
Chief, Community Dev Planning, Jax, FL
1/08-3/09
1.25 years
Principal Planner, Jax, FL
4/02-1/08
5.9 years
GIS Manager, Jax, FL
4/98-4/02
4 years
Sr Planner, Jax, FL
4/95-4/98
3 years
Planner, Comp Planning, Jax, FL
12/92-4/95
2.5 years
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Asst Planner, lax, FL
11/90 -12/92
1 year
Lamar, Michael Prescott, AZ
BS University of FL Poli So VP Public Affairs & Gov't Relations, Data Blanket,
2/23 - current
5 months
Bellevue, WA
FL exp 20+ years ago
Masters Public Admin UGA City Manager, Prescott, AZ
10/16-2/23
6.5 years 45,800
County Manager, Morgan County, GA
7/05-10/16
11 years 20,800
City Manager, Trenton, FL
11/99-6/05
4.5 years 2,100
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Staff Liaison, Volusia County, FL
12/96 -10/99
3 years
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Name Current Location
Education
Employment
Years
role
ale residents
New, Mike High Springs, FL
BS University of Florida Environ. Engineering
City Manager, Newbury, FL
7/14 - current
9 years
7,400
withdrew name from lox
Public Services Dir, Alachua, FL
2004-2014
10 years
10,000
Beach CM search 1018
Mid -FL experience
Senior Water/Util Engineer, Gainesville, Fl
1986-2004
8 years
Coop Student, JEA, Jax, FL
1985-1986
1 year
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Strohl, David Tinley Park, IL
Bachelors ISU Poli Sci
City Admin Palos Heights, IL
7/21- current
2 years
12,000
Back Up candidate for City
MPA Valdosta State
Admin - Village of Forsyth, IL
1/14-6/21
6.5 years
3,500
Manager Nagler Beach 2020
per news
No FL or coastal experience
ICAdmin - City of La Grande, MO
7/13-1/14
6 months
16,000
Business Manager, Morton, IL
3/2000 - 12/11
11 years
17,000
City Admin, West Peoria, IL
10/94 - 2/2000
5.5 years
4,300
Personnel Asst, Peoria, IL
7/94-7/95
1 year
Admin Asst, Peoria Hghts, IL
5/94-10/94
.5 year
Attachment F to
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Comprehensive Plan 2040
Proposed Amendments
—'JJS1L-1"
July 10, 2023
Attachment F to
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What is a Comprehensive Plan?
• Required by State
• Purpose:
• Guide future actions & decision making
• Present long range goals, objectives &
policies
Goal DA
The City shall promote and encourage energy conservation and efficiency in an effort to redu
greenhouse gas emissions and protect the environment.
Objective DA1
Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation
The City shall encourage the development and use of renewable energy resources in order to conserve
and protect the value of land, buildings, and resources, and to promote the good health of the City's
residents.
Policy D.4.1.1 The City shall maintain an energy efficient land use pattern and shall continue to promote
the use of transit and alternative methods of transportation that decrease reliance on the
automobile.
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What is;i Comprehensive Plan?
Contains several elements:
• Future Land Use
• Transportation
• Infrastructure
• Conservation and Coastal Management
• Recreation and Open Space
• Housing
• Intergovernmental Coordination
• Capital Improvements
• Public School Facilities
• Property Rights (NEW)
Attachment F to
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Property Rights Element
State Statute: "...to ensure that private property rights are considered in local
decision making."
"The following rights shall be considered in local decision making:
1. The right of a property owner to physically possess and control his or her
interests in the property, including easements, leases, or mineral rights.
2. The right of a property owner to use, maintain, develop, and improve his or her
property for personal use or for the use of any other person, subject to state
law and local ordinances.
3. The right of the property owner to privacy and to exclude others from the
property to protect the owner's possessions and property.
4. The right of a property owner to dispose of his or her property through sale or
gift."
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Proposed Property Rights Element
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Policy 11.1. 'The following rights shall be considered in local decision matting:
I. The right of a property owner to physically possess and control his or her interests in th#:
property, including ez Basically verbatim language used by
2. The rig. of a propert other cities #'y)prove his or her property for
personal use or for the pisc'-� of any oLhei' person, si. eject to sL'te law and local ordinances.
3. The right of the property owner to privacy and to exclude others from the property to
protect the owner's possessions and property.
4. The right of a property owner to dispose of his or her property through sale or gift.
Attachment F to
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Proposed Property Rights Element
• Matches the City of Jacksonville's language which has been approved by the state
Goal J.1.
The City will recognize and respect judicially acknowledged and constitutionally protected
private property rights in accordance with the Community Planning Act established in Chapter
163, Florida Statutes.
Objective J.1.1
Local Decision making shall be implemented and applied with sensitivity for private property
rights and shall not be unduly restrictive.
Policy J.1.1.1 The City will ensure that private property rights are considered in local decision
making.
Policy J.1.1.2 The following rights shall be considered in local decision making:
1. The right of a property owner to physically possess and control his or her interests in the
property, including easements, leases, or mineral rights.
2. The right of a property owner to use, maintain, develop, and improve his or her property for
personal use or for the use of any other person, subject to state law and local ordinances.
3. The right of the property owner to privacy and to exclude others from the property to
protect the owner's possessions and property.
4. The right of a property owner to dispose of his or her property through sale or gift.
Attachment F to
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Other Major Changes
Future Land Use Element
Clarify wetland buffer location
Changes to clarify density limits in Central Business District
Transportation Element
Management of local roads
Encourage Complete Streets
Conservation and Coastal Management Element
Encourage land conservation through acquisition and incentives
Flexible zoning tool to encourage land conservation
Housing Element
Encourage mix of housing types to create more affordable housing
options
Property rights element
New
Attachment G to
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Land Development Regulations
(aka zoning code)
UPDATE/REVISIONS
(Chapter 24 of the city code)
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What are Land Development Regulations?
• Tools ®ulations used to implement the city's
goals/visions laid out in the Comprehensive Plan.
• Contains standards addressing:
�:• Zoning (permitted uses, setbacks, etc.)
•'• Subdivision regulations (lot sizes, streets, etc.)
•'• Resource protection (i.e. wetlands)
ZONING
Attachment G to
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Recent state statutes require changes to multiple code requirements:
•Design
standards for single &
two-family
homes
❑ F.S.
163.3202 prohibits the
regulation
of exterior cladding
material; style or material of roof structures; exterior
nonstructural architectural ornamentation; location or styling of
windows and doors; location or orientation of the garage.
❑ Can still regulate height, bulk, orientation, and location
• Home based businesses
❑ F.S. 559.955 prohibits regulation of home businesses beyond
requirements listed in the statute.
❑ Update the code to meet statute.
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Additional Topics: Noticing (sec. 24-51)
City code requires mailers to every property owner in city for changes
to zoning code or Comprehensive Plan
• — $4,000 in cost
• Results in large code updates every few years rather than smaller, more
frequent changes (to justify cost).
• Issues can go unresolved
• Smaller changes allow more attention to the item/topic at hand
*Proposed: Advertise on
• Signs
• City website
NOTICE OF LAND DEVELOPMENT
-�- REGULATIONS TEXT CHANGES
Ordinance No. 90-19-240
The City of Atlantic Beach is considering amendments to the City's Zoning, Subdivision, and Land
Development Regulations, which generally regulate the use and development of land and waters
within the City. These Regulations are included in Chapter 24 of the City's Code of Ordinances
and contain six articles: -Article I: General
-Article II: Language and definitions
-Article III: Zoning regulations
-Article IV: Subdivision and site improvement regulations
-Article V: Environmental and natural resource regulations
-Article VI: Concurrency management system
A Public Workshop on Ordinance No. 90-19-240 will be held in Commission Chambers at
800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 by the Community Development Board
and City Commission on May 15, 2019 at 6:00 PM
Public Hearings on Ordinances No. 90-19-240 will be held in Commission Chambers at 800
Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 by the:
Community Development Board on June 18, 2019 at 6:00 PM; and
City Commission on June 24, 2019 at 6:30 PM and
July 08, 2019 at 6:30 PM
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Minimum Living Area (Sec. 24-811
Remove minimum living area to
allow smaller homes?
• Environmental benefits
• Less energy consumption
• Design flexibility (avoid wetlands, trees)
Existing minimums:
• Single -Family= 1,000 sq ft
• Two -Family= 900 sf (each)
• Multi -Family = 480 to 990 sq ft (each)
Established by CDAB in 1959
International Code Council reduced minimum
Housing affordability habitable living area to 70 sq ft in 2015
• Smaller homes = cheaper costs
• More/alternative housing options
• Declining avg. household sizes
Average U.S Household Size
1960-2019
WealthMD, US Census
25
1960 1964 1968 1972 1976 1960 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016
"The U.S. needs to build more housing, and less expensive housing, especially in high -
opportunity communities. To accomplish that, local governments must reduce regulatory
barriers that limit the market's ability to build small, lower-cost homes on expensive land. "
(Brookings Institute)
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Minimum Living Area
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Projections into Setbacks (Sec. 24-82)
Currently allowed:
- Roof overhangs, balconies, bay windows, etc. allowed to project 2 feet into side setbacks
- Porches, overhangs, bay windows, etc. allowed to project 4 feet into front & rear setbacks
Proposed:
- Keep existing allowances
- Allow elevators to project 2 feet into side yard setbacks to encourage "aging in place"
- Add maximum width of 12 feet for "architectural projections" on second story side walls
(no max width currently).
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Stormwater Retention (Commercial'
(Sec. 24-89 proposed, 24-68 existing)
Current Regulations: New/major development must provide on-site stormwater retention.
Concern: Hindering redevelopment of commercial properties, especially smaller properties
along Mayport Road, due to the costs and lot area needed for stormwater retention.
Proposal: Exempt commercial properties that redevelop and reduce their impervious
surface coverage, and therefore reduce stormwater runoff, from on-site stormwater
retention requirements.
Purpose: Remove disincentive to redevelop older commercial properties, especially along
Mayport Rd, while reducing stormwater runoff.
Mayport Rd Vision Plan:
"Parcels within the study area fall into two categories.
Either they maintain small individual ponds on site, or
they were built in the 1970s before stormwater
management facilities were required. In order to
redevelop, the owner of a site without stormwater
management facilities must meet today's
regulations, which could consume 15-20% of the
total site. This is a disincentive to redevelop."
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Impervious Surface (Sec'. 24-104-116
"Grandfathering" of impervious coverage over 45%
• Currently, properties with over 45% coverage can redevelop to previous coverage
• Should new homes be allowed to rebuild to previous lot coverage?
Existing property
(80% impervious coverage)
Property is demolished
Should property be
allowed to redevelop to
80% impervious coverage
OR be held to 45%?
HOUSE
Property is demolished
Should property be
allowed to redevelop to
80% impervious coverage
OR be held to 45%?
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Impervious Surface (Sec. 24-104-116)
*Proposed: Require new development to meet the max 45% coverage
• New development has to meet all other codes
• Minor development still grandfathered
• Intent is to alleviate stormwater/flooding
Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) supports proposed requirement as it will:
- Decrease stormwater runoff
- Increase aquifer/groundwater recharge
- Improve water quality
New development example
First Coast News
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Impervious Surface (Sec.24-110-112)
Residential Homes in Commercial Zoning Districts
• Max impervious coverage allowed in commercial districts = 70% (45% in
residential districts)
• Currently —40 Single- & Two-family homes in commercial zoning districts
• Should new homes in commercial districts be allowed 70% coverage or held to
45% coverage like homes in residential districts?
This home is zoned residential This home is zoned commercial
Proposed: New homes in commercial districts be held to 45% max impervious
surface coverage.
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Artificial Turf (Sec. 24-90 proposed)
Should artificial turf be considered pervious or impervious?
Currently considered pervious COAB Definition:
Impervious surface shall mean those surfaces
Increasingly popular that prevent the entry of water into the soil.
According to UF, due to compaction of soil artificial
turf reduces infiltration and increases stormwater
runoff when compared to natural turf.
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BASE ROCK (CLASS II )
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Artificial Turf (Sec. 24-90 proposed)
How to address artificial turf?
• Increasingly popular
• Pervious or impervious?
• Environmental Concerns
According to UF, due to compaction of soil artificial
turf reduces infiltration and increases stormwater
runoff when compared to natural turf.
Environmental Considerations Natural Turf Artificial Turf
Retains more stormwater than artificial turf.
Compaction reduces infiltration and increases stormwater
Flood control/stormwate� runoff
runoff.
Greater infiltration rate than artificial turf, which means
Compaction of soil to create base results in a reduced
Recharge aquifer/groundwater
more groundwater recharge.
infiltration rate and less groundwater recharge.
Is not irrigated, however users often use water to cool down
Irrigation often leads to water consumption.
Water Consumption
and wash artificial turf.
Root system filters and absorbs pollutants from water
Runoff contains variety of contaminants, both organic
Water Quality (pollutants)
runoff.
compounds and heavy metals.
However pesticide use is common.
No pesticide use though.
Supports arthropods such as beetles, bees, and worms
Does not support wildlife.
Wildlife
which in turn supports larger wildlife.
Cools surrounding area
Heat the surrounding area which can lead to increased
Heat Island Effect
energy usage for cooling nearby building(s)
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Artificial Turf (Sec. 24-90 proposed)
Staff & ESC Recommendation:
- Consider as impervious surface
- 50+ feet from water bodies
- Not allowed within drainage features (swales, retention, etc.)
EXAMPLES
Municipality Regulations
Orlando, FL Treated as impervious surface. Not allowed within 50 feet of water body.
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Cutler Bay, FL INot allowed in single-family districts. Not allowed in drainage features (swales, ponds, etc.)
Marco Island, FL Not allowed in drainage features.
West Palm Beach, FL Not allowed in residential districts. Not allowed in drainage features. Treated as an impervious surface.
Surfside, FL Not allowed in drainage features.
Doral, FL Not allowed in front yards or in drainage features.
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Minimum Lot Size in Medium & High Density
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Focus Areas
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to low density
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City of Atlantic Beach
2030 Comprehensive Plan
Map Series
In the event of any con9xf behWen any maps
and the rent of Hie Comprehensive Plan. the test
of Me Compretxnsvve Plan snaa control
Future Land Use Designations
Residential Low Density (RL)
Up to six 161 dwelling units per acre
® Residential Medium Density (RM)
Up to fourteen (14) dwellinq units per acre
Residential High Density (RH)
Up to twenty 120) dwelling units per acre
- Conservation (CON)
Recreation/Open Space (RIO)
Public/Semi-Public (P/SP)
Central Business District (CBD)
Marsh Oaks Business District
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Saltair Business District
Commercial (CM)
- Light Industrial (L/1)
Coastal Construction Control Line
Ames des�gnared as Conservation are appm—ate
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in Medium & High Densitv
The minimum lot size required for new single-family lots in medium
and high density areas is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Zoning/Density
Zoning Code
Comprehensive Plan
Note
Single -Family
7,500 sq ft for new
7,260 square feet per
Consistent
Zoning/ Low Density
single family lots
residential unit.
Two -Family Zoning/
7,500 sq ft for new
3,112 square feet per
Not Consistent
Medium Density
single family lots
residential unit.
Multi -Family Zoning/
7,500 sq ft for new
2,178 square feet per
Not consistent
High Density
single family lots
residential unit.
Proposed:
Single-Family/Low Density: NO CHANGES
Two-Family/Medium Density: 5,000 sq ft for new single family lots
- This area largely consists of platted 50' X 100' lots, so this size was chosen to
maintain the existing "character" or development pattern
Multi-Family/High Density: 4,000 sq ft for new single family lots
- Lot sizes vary in this area. 40' X 100' was chosen to be more consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan while also maintaining existing development patterns.
*The zoning code should
be consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan
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100' X 100' Lot
100'
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Current Zoning:
Allowed:
Duplex
101 If 2 townhome/duplex
units are allowed, why
not allow 2single-family
homes?
100'
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(Two-family/medium density)
NOT Allowed
2 single-family homes
50' 50'
Allowed
2 single-family homes
50' 50'
0
0
0
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100' X 100' Lot
100'
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Current Zoning:
Allowed
4 townhomes
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apartments are all
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�wny not allow 1 single -
10
family homes?
100'
(Multi-family/high density)
NOT Allowed
2 single-family homes
50' 50'
Allc
2 single -fa
50,
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50'
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Commercial Building Setbacks
Mayport Rd Redevelopment Plan (2003), Mayport Rd Redevelopment Plan (2016),
Mayport Rd Vision Plan (2018), and Connectivity Plan (2021) recommend bringing
commercial buildings closer to the street.
✓ "Activates" the street
(attracts foot traffic, outdoor
seating, "eyes on the street"' etc.)
✓ Walkable development
(Safer & more inviting for
pedestrians)
✓ Visually more appealing
(building facade vs. parking lot)
■ Dangerous for pedestrians
& bicyclists
(auto -oriented with driveways and
parking lots)
■ Visually less appealing
(building fagade vs. parking lot)
40' Setback
10' Setback
60' Setback
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Commercial Building Setbacks
Bringing commercial buildings closer to the street is also recommended by:
• American Planning Association (APA) "Commercial Corridor Redevelopment Strategies"
• APA "Intergenerational Community Planning"
• American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) & Congress for New Urbanism (CNU) "Handbook for
Improved Neighborhoods"
• And more.
✓ Building close to and facing
sidewalk/street
✓ Safer & more appealing for
pedestrians to access business
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Commercial Building Setbacks
Existing front setback MAX 15' MIN 20' MIN 20' MIN 20' or 10' MAX 5'
Proposed front setback MAX 15' MIN 20' MAX 15' MAX 15' MAX 5'
Proposed:
Change the required front setback for new commercial buildings to a maximum of 15 feet to create more walkable,
safer, and appealing commercial districts. This would mean the front of the building could be anywhere from 0 to 15
feet from the front property line.
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x eed max 15'
Buildings would meet max
15' front setback
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Commercial Building Design Standards
American Planning Association "Commercial Corridor Redevelopment Strategies"
(2021), Mayport Rd Redevelopment Plan & Mayport Rd Vision Plan recommend
establishing design standards for commercial development.
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• Entry doors face street and definec
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Commercial Building Design Standards
Design standards are recommended by:
• Mayport Road Redevelopment Plan
• Mayport Road Vision Plan
• American Planning Association "Commercial Corridor Redevelopment Strategies"
• American Planning Association "Smart Codes: Model Land Development Regulations"
New commercial buildings should be designed to create vibrant and visually appealing
commercial areas that enhance the character of the city.
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Commercial Uses
2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Policy A.1.10.5 'Along the Mayport Road corridor, the continuation and proliferation of light industrial
uses, automotive sales and repair businesses and other more intensive commercial business activities shall
be discourages in favor of those businesses and uses that provide neighborhood serving retail products
and services that generate daily activity and interaction between residents of the surrounding
neighborhoods such as banks, drugstores, restaurants, churches, child care centers, grocery stores and
similar businesses and uses."
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Driveways (commercial
Driveway or
access point
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Driveways (commercial
Strategies to increase driver and
pedestrian safety (FHWA & FDOT):
• Minimize driveways (curb cuts)
• Spacing between driveways
• Max Number
• Street frontage (i.e. 1 per 100'
frontage)
• Joint/cross access between parking
lots
• Access from side street
• Spacing from intersections
• Avoid commercial strip
development
• Instead: Mixed use, building near
street, parking in back
Side street access
NIP
50'+
y
Posted Speed on
Arterial Street (mph)
Centerline to Centerline
Driveway Spacing (feet)
Approx. Number of
Driveways per S00 -Foot
Block Face
20
85
About 6
25
105
5
30
125
4
35
150
3
40
185
3
45
230
2
50
275
Fewer than 2
"When this range of spacing is not achieved,
the result will be a higher accident rate"
(Center for Transportation Research and Education)
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Driveways (residential',
FHWA: "Limiting or eliminating driveways
within functional area of an intersection
helps reduce the number of decisions
motorists must make and improves safety."
Space for vehicle to wait
outside of the intersection
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Ormond Beach
50'
Winter Garden
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Cocoa Beach
25'
Delray Beach
25'
Gainesville
25'
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Next Steps
•Joint workshop between Community Development
Board and Commission
• Updated changes to CDB for recommendation to
Commission
• Commission review Comp Plan sent to State & other
surrounding cities for review
• Commission approval
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(904) 237-5967 THOMAS W. MELBA tmelba57ia:hotmail.com
July 10, 2023
Curtis Ford
Mayor, City of Atlantic Beach
800 Seminole Road
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Dear Mayor Ford,
"Is he gone?" Two words no one wants to ever have to say or hear. Thankfully to the outstanding work of the Atlantic
Beach Lifeguard team, my son did not have to hear my wife respond with a "yes," while I was still at the beach speaking
with the lifeguard team.
My wife and I have been living here in Atlantic Beach (5'" Street) for over 10 -years. We understand the schizophrenic
behavior of the beach, but yesterday (Sunday, July 9') was an exception. My wife and I went out for an ocean paddle.
Due to the strong in -land wind we decided to not bring our kids, they usually sit on the front of the paddle boards. We
both told each other to paddle close to shore as we navigated the busy beach crowd into the ocean. Within minutes of our
paddle a massive storm/wind hit the beach. Many beachgoers were in a panic due to how severe the storm was and how
rapidly it approached. I was about 40 -feet from shore, while my wife was only about 10 -feet. The storm created a
powerful surge of wind within seconds. In this time, I saw my wife drop to her knees and scream, "GET DOWN!" I then
saw her paddle board spiraling out to sea as it flew about 3-4ft, in the air. I told her to get back to shore and then went
after her board.
Ultimately, I caught -up with my wife's paddle board, but then I was dislodged from my paddle board and simultaneously
lost my wife's board. Meanwhile I was now at least two -football fields out to sea, and moving further and further out.
There was a flash of a moment when I had to decide if I wanted to swim further out to sea to try to get to one of the paddle
boards. Instead of exhausting extra energy I made a snap decision to try to swim to shore before the distance was too
daunting. I've done dozens of open water swims, some as large as 8 -miles, but after l 0 -minutes of swimming I was
beginning to question my decision. I began to get scarred. Then came the Atlantic Beach Lifeguard team on a wave
runner, weathering the rain and big waves. I grabbed one of their arms and jumped -on to their wave runner.
I cautiously say that I think I could have made the swim, but I'm blessed that I didn't have to try to answer that question —
because the team of Josh Barnhart and Tom Hardy came to my rescue. I'm indebted to them and the fine team of
lifeguards in Atlantic Beach. They endangered their own lives to come to the rescue of someone they've never met and
they ensured that an 11 -year-old boy would not have to endure one of the worst nightmares a child could ever experience,
the loss of a parent. Thank you Josh, thank you Tom!
Sincerely,
I,
om Melba