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7-08-24 Regular Commission Meeting Adopted MinutesMINUTES Js Tf.� .\ Regular City Commission Meeting Monday, July 8, 2024 - 6:30 PM 4 Commission Chamber .r;: 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 6:32 PM. DCC Nichols called the roll. ATTENDANCE: Present: Curtis Ford, Mayor - Seat 1 Bruce Bole, Commissioner - Seat 2 (District 1308) Michael Waters, Commissioner - Seat 3 (District 1307) Candace Kelly, Commissioner - Seat 4 (District 1306) Jessica Ring, Commissioner - Seat 5 (District 1312) Also Present: William B. Killingsworth, City Manager (CM) Jason Gabriel, City Attorney (CA) Donna Bartle, City Clerk (CC) Ladayija Nichols, Deputy City Clerk (DCC) Victor Gualillo, Police Chief (PC) Amanda Askew, Planning & Community Development Dir. (PCDD) 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1A. Approve minutes of the Joint Workshop between the City Commission and Charter Review Committee held on May 20, 2024. 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. 1B. Approve minutes of the Regular City Commission meeting held on May 28, 2024. 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 Regular City Commission July 8, 2024 CC Bartle called each speaker to the podium. Geoff Selhorst spoke in support of adding environmental stewardship to the City's Charter (Charter). Amy Ayers spoke in support of adding environmental stewardship to the Charter. Christina Kelcourse spoke in support of agenda item 9B. Carolyn Zisser encouraged the Commission to approve all of the proposed Charter amendments. Marisa Carbone spoke in support of adding environmental stewardship to the Charter. Kira Mauro spoke in support of adding environmental stewardship to the Charter. Brinkley Harrell spoke about agenda item 8B. Denise Bossy spoke in support of adding environmental stewardship to the Charter. John Finotti spoke in support of adding environmental stewardship to the Charter. Carrie Zarka Dooley spoke in support of agenda item 9B. Amy Franqui spoke in support of agenda item 9B. Emily Miner spoke in support of adding environmental stewardship to the Charter. Nathan Bussey spoke in support of agenda item 9B. 3. CITY MANAGER REPORTS 3.A. Accept the 90 -Day Calendar (July - Sept. 2024) CM Killingsworth reported as detailed in the agenda packet. There was a CONSENSUS to accept to 90 -Day calendar. 3.B. Additional Updates CM Killingsworth provided the following updates: • Requested permission to approach City Council Members Ron Salem and Rory Diamond regarding the $500,000 appropriation for the Gail Baker Community Center (Gail Baker). There was a brief discussion and a CONSENSUS to direct the CM to reach out to Councilmen Ron Salem. Regular City Commission July 8, 2024 • Recommended setting the Millage cap at 3.1035 and mentioned that he would present a resolution at the next Commission meeting. There was a CONSENSUS to direct the CM to prepare a resolution. 4. REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS FROM CITY COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Ring • Spoke about a few Main Street updates and requested more AB police presence until speed bumps are implemented. CM Killingsworth mentioned that "children at play" signs will be implemented during the same time as the speed bumps. Commissioner Waters • Thanked the City's Parking Enforcement Officer, Joe Esparta for his work. • Expressed that he would like to reach out to Oak Street residents in efforts to notify them that the issues on their street are not going unnoticed however, fixing the issues will be a process. Commissioner Kelly • Reminded everyone, as it relates to the budget, of the importance of equitable spending on both sides of Mayport road. • Spoke about the importance of being prepared for hurricane season. Commissioner Bole • Complimented the City's garbage collection. Mayor Ford • Thanked CM Killingsworth and Public Works Director Scott Williams for putting together a beach policy manual. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS None. 6. CONSENT AGENDA 6.A. Award Bid 2324-07 in the amount of $199,773.75 to United Land Services and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract. 6.B. Award engineering services contract in the amount of $84,884 to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the project scope listed in RFQ 2024-03. MOTION. Approve Consent Agenda Items 6A and 613 as written. Motion: Michael Waters Second: Bruce Bole Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole (Seconded By) For Michael Waters (Moved By) For Candace Kelly For Jessica Ring For Regular City Commission July 8, 2024 Motion passed S to 0. 7. COMMITTEE REPORTS 7.A. Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) Daniele Giovannucci, Vice Chair, presented as detailed in a slideshow presentation (which is attached hereto and made part of this Official Record as Attachment A). Mayor Ford thanked Mr. Giovannucci for his presentation. 7-8-24 Attachment A 8. ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS 8.A. RESOLUTION NO. 24-33 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO THE 2024 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT DIRECT PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING ATLANTIC BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT STAFF TO APPLY FOR AND MANAGE THE GRANT PROCESS; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND AS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Ford read the title of the resolution. PC Gualillo explained the meaning of reality -based Training. PC Gualillo explained that it's a term used to describe three-dimensional confrontational simulation training also known as scenario training. MOTION. Approve Resolution (No.) 24-33. Motion: Bruce Bole Second. Candace Kelly Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole (Moved By) For Michael Waters For Candace Kelly (Seconded By) For Jessica Ring For Motion passed S to 0. 8.B. RESOLUTION NO. 24-34 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER AN EXTENSION TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH AND CITY OF JACKSONVILLE FOR THE Regular City Commission July 8, 2024 COORDINATION AND PROVISION OF FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Ford read the title of the resolution. CM Killingsworth explained the resolution as detailed in the agenda packet and answered questions from the Commission. MOTION. Adopt Resolution No. 24-34. Motion: Michael Waters Second. Bruce Bole Commissioner Ring expressed that this agreement is overdue and shared further thoughts about the interlocal agreement (IOA) with the City of Jacksonville (COJ). Mayor Ford informed everyone that AB staff is working with COJ on the original IOA. Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole (Seconded By) For Michael Waters (Moved By) For Candace Kelly For Jessica Ring For Motion passed 5 to 0. 8.C. RESOLUTION NO. 24-35 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO THE 2024 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT COUNTYWIDE PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING ATLANTIC BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT STAFF TO APPLY FOR AND MANAGE THE GRANT PROCESS; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND AS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Ford read the title of the resolution. CM Killingsworth explained the resolution as detailed in the agenda packet. MOTION. Adopt Resolution No. 24-35 as read. Motion: Candace Kelly Second: Bruce Bole Regular City Commission Jule 8, 2024 Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole (Seconded By) For Michael Waters For Candace Kelly (Moved By) For Jessica Ring For Motion passed 5 to 0. 9. ACTION ON ORDINANCES 9.A. ORDINANCE NO. 33-24-25, Public Hearing and Final Reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH ARTICLE II, THE COMMISSION, SEC. 6 — POWERS; SUBMITTING THE AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY FOR APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR THE APPEARANCE OF THE CHARTER AMENDMENT ON THE BALLOT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Ford read the title of the ordinance. CA Gabriel explained the ordinance as detailed in the agenda packet. Mayor Ford encouraged the Commission to take notes because there will be an opportunity to rank order the recommendations. The public hearing was opened, there we no speakers, and the public hearing was closed. A unanimous vote was taken. 9.B. ORDINANCE NO. 33-24-26, Public Hearing and Final Reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH ARTICLE II, THE COMMISSION, SEC. 9 — POWERS; SUBMITTING THE AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY FOR APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR THE APPEARANCE OF THE CHARTER AMENDMENT ON THE BALLOT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Ford read the title of the ordinance. CA Gabriel explained the ordinance as detailed in the agenda packet. MOTION. Approve Ordinance No. 33-24-26. Motion: Jessica Ring Second. Bruce Bole Regular City Commission July 8, 2024 The public hearing was opened. CC Bartle called speakers to the podium. Ellen Glasser expressed support for this agenda item. She provided additional comments regarding the Gail Baker Center. She requested that the Commission rank order ESC to be number one. CC Bartle read the names of those who did not wish to speak: Dr. Rawan Bussey is in support of the agenda item. The public hearing was closed. Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole (Seconded By) For Michael Waters For Candace Kelly For Jessica Ring (Moved By) For Motion passed S to 0. CC Bartle informed the Commission that she did not hear a motion made for agenda item 9A. Mayor Ford mentioned that it was done, Commissioner Kelly mentioned that she made the motion, and Commissioner Bole mentioned that he made the second. 9.C. ORDINANCE NO. 33-24-27, Public Hearing and Final Reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH ARTICLE IV, THE CITY CLERK, SEC. 28 — APPOINTMENT; DUTIES; SUBMITTING THE AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY FOR APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR THE APPEARANCE OF THE CHARTER AMENDMENT ON THE BALLOT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Ford read the title of the ordinance. CA Gabriel explained the ordinance as detailed in the agenda packet. The public hearing was opened. Brinkley Harrell expressed opinions on this agenda item, The public hearing was closed. Regular City Commission July 8, 2024 MOTION. Approve Ordinance No. 33-24-27 as read. Motion: Candace Kelly Second. Bruce Bole Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole (Seconded By) For Michael Waters For Candace Kelly (Moved By) For Jessica Ring For Motion passed S to 0. 9.D. ORDINANCE NO. 33-24-28, Public Hearing and Final Reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH ARTICLE II, THE COMMISSION, SEC. 9 — POWERS; SUBMITTING THE AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY FOR APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR THE APPEARANCE OF THE CHARTER AMENDMENT ON THE BALLOT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Ford read the title of the ordinance. CA Gabriel explained the ordinance as detailed in the agenda packet. The public hearing was opened. Brinkley Harrell expressed opinions about this agenda item and the City's upcoming budget. The public hearing was closed. MOTION: Approve Ordinance (No.) 33-24-28. Motion: Jessica Ring Second. Candace Kelly Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole For Michael Waters For Candace Kelly (Seconded Big) For Jessica Ring (Moved 4l9 For Regular City Commission July 8, 2024 Motion passed 5 to 0. 9.E. ORDINANCE NO. 33-24-29, Public Hearing and Final Reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH ARTICLE II, THE COMMISSION, SEC. 12 — VACANCIES IN THE CITY COMMISSION, SEC. 14 — INDUCTION OF CITY COMMISSION INTO OFFICE; MEETINGS OF THE CITY COMMISSION, ARTICLE IX, ELECTIONS, SEC. 39 — NOMINATIONS, SEC. 40 — ELECTIONS: PRIMARY AND SEC. 41 — ELECTIONS: GENERAL; SUBMITTING THE AMENDMENTS TO THE CHARTER FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY FOR APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR THE APPEARANCE OF THE CHARTER AMENDMENTS ON THE BALLOT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Ford read the title of the ordinance. CA Gabriel explained the ordinance as detailed in the agenda packet. Mayor For asked if there were speakers and reminded the speaker to speak only on the ordinance. Brinkley Harrell expressed the importance of this agenda item and recommended that it be placed as number one on the referendum. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Bole asked for clarification on the impact to the City's net cost. Mayor Ford confirmed that this proposed amendment would not impact the City's net cost. MOTION: Approve Ordinance No. 33-24-29. Motion: Michael Waters Second: Jessica Ring Commissioner Kelly briefly explained the history of the City's elections. Commissioner Ring asked if this would change the qualifying period. It was confirmed that this would change the qualifying period. CC Bartle explained that if this change were to be made, the City would assume that a primary election is going to occur, and the qualifying dates would be based on the primary election. She confirmed that the qualifying period would not be extended if there are two candidates or less. She clarified that City would incur minor costs to cover advertising. Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole For Regular City Commission July 8, 2024 Michael Waters (Moved By) For Candace Kelly For Jessica Ring (Seconded By) For Motion passed S to 0. 9.F. ORDINANCE NO. 33-24-30, Public Hearing and Final Reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH ARTICLE XVIII, WHEN ACT TAKES EFFECT AND PERIODIC REVIEW, SEC. 81 — PERIODIC REVIEW; SUBMITTING THE AMENDMENTS TO THE CHARTER FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY FOR APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR THE APPEARANCE OF THE CHARTER AMENDMENTS ON THE BALLOT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Ford read the title of the ordinance. CA Gabriel explained the ordinance as detailed in the agenda packet. The public hearing was opened. Carolyn Zisser emphasized the importance of the proposed amendments being reflected clearly on the upcoming election ballot. The public hearing was closed. MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 33-24-30 Motion: Candace Kelly Second. Bruce Bole CA Gabriel briefly spoke about the rankings of the proposed charter amendments. Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole (Seconded By) For Michael Waters For Candace Kelly (Moved By) For Jessica Ring For Motion passed 5 to 0. MOTION: Identify ESC Resolution (Ordinance No. 33-24-26) (as number one on the referendum). Motion: Bruce Bole Regular City Commission July 8, 2024 Second: Candace Kelly Commissioner Bole spoke about the statistics of voting. Commissioner Ring spoke about the importance of listing ESC first on the referendum. Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole (Moved By) For Michael Waters For Candace Kelly (Seconded By) For Jessica Ring For Motion passed S to 0. MOTION: Make Ordinance No. 33-24-29 second (on the referendum). Motion: Jessica Ring Second: Bruce Bole Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole (Seconded By) For Michael Waters For Candace Kelly For Jessica Ring (Moved By) For Motion passed 5 to 0. MOTION: Approve Ordinance No. 33-24-28, the selling of parks as number three (on the referendum). Motion: Jessica Ring Motion failed. MOTION: Make residency number three (Ordinance No. 33-24-25) (on the referendum). Motion: Candace Kelly Second: Bruce Bole Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole (Seconded By) For Michael Waters For Candace Kelly (Moved By) For Jessica Ring For Regular City Commission July 8, 2024 Motion passed 5 to 0. MOTION: Ordinance No. 33-24-28, the selling of parks, be fourth, Ordinance No. 33-24- 27, the City Clerk's Duties be fifth, and Ordinance No. 33-24-30, the change of date for the first meeting after election, as the final (number on the referendum). Motion: Jessica Ring Motion foiled. MOTION: Make the Charter review (Ordinance No. 33-24-30) number four (on the referendum). Motion: Candace Kelly Second: Michael Waters Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole For Michael Waters (Seconded By) For Candace Kelly (Moved By) For Jessica Ring For Motion passed S to 0. MOTION. Make the Clerk's Duties (Ordinance No. 33-24-27) number five, and parks (Ordinance No. 33-24-28) number six (on the referendum). Motion: Curtis Ford Second. Michael Waters Commissioner Bole asked for clarification of the rankings, as they are passed on to the Duval County Supervisor of Elections (SOE). CA Gabriel explained that after speaking with the SOE, it was mentioned that given direction to do so, the SOE will honor the instructions given from the City. He explained that the SOE does not provide any legal guidance however, the recommendations appear to be in the correct form and substance. CC Bartle asked if the ordinances needed to be referenced as amendment numbers or question numbers on the ballot. CA Gabriel answered that it does not have to be this specific. Curtis Ford (Moved By) For Bruce Bole For Michael Waters (Seconded By) For Candace Kelly For Jessica Ring For Regular City Commission July 8, 2024 Motion passed S to 0. 10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS 10.A. Public Hearing - APP 24-0001 - Appeal of the Community Development Board (CDB) - Decision for ZVAR 24-0005 (1743 Seminole Road) Request for a variance to reduce the minimum side yard setback on the south side of the property to construct an addition at 1743 Seminole Road. Mayor Ford read the title of the appeal request. 10.B. City Attorney Procedural Reminders CA Gabriel explained the procedures as detailed in the agenda packet. 10.C. Disclosure of Ex Parte Communications, if any The Commission indicated that there were no disclosures. 10.D. Swearing in of all persons who will speak CC Bartle administered the oath to all speakers. CA Gabriel explained that appeals are de novo. 10.E. City Staff Overview PCDD Askew gave a presentation as detailed in a PowerPoint (which is attached hereto and made part of this Official Record as Attachment B) and answered questions from the Commission. 7-8-24 Attachment B 10Y. Applicant Presentation Zach Miller, applicant representative, gave a presentation as detailed in a PowerPoint (which is attached hereto and made part of this Official Record as Attachment Q. PCDD Askew answered additional questions from the Commission. 7-8-24 Attachment C 10.G. Public Comments CC Bartle called speakers to the podium. Lucy Dlugasch spoke in opposition of the appeal. CC Bartle administered the oath to additional speakers. Laurie Sowers spoke in opposition of the appeal. Regular City Commission July S, 2024 Tim Mall spoke in opposition of the appeal and answered questions from the Commission. PCDD Askew answered questions from the Commission. Hartley Postlethwaite spoke in favor of the appeal. Lucy Dlugasch provided additional comments. 10.H. Closing Comments/Rebuttal Mr. Miller provided closing comments and answered questions from the Commission. Public comments were closed. 10.1. Commission Deliberation and Action Commissioner Bole spoke about the difficulty of the decision. Mayor Ford spoke about the importance of the code and expressed that he does not see where the variance meets any of the mentioned requirements. Commissioner Kelly spoke about the importance of utilizing a building within the guidelines provided. Commissioner Ring emphasized that it's possible to build a garage that is within the guidelines of the Code. MOTION: Deny the variance as requested. Motion: Candace Kelly Second: Jessica Ring Commissioner Waters inquired about the property meeting one of the six criteria mentioned. Mayor Ford mentioned that the lot is not a substandard lot. CA Gabriel clarified that the motion is to deny due to the variance not meeting any of the criteria. Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole For Michael Waters For Candace Kelly (Moved By) For Jessica Ring (Seconded By) For Motion passed S to 0. Regular City Commission July 8, 2024 11. CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS None. 12. CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY MANAGER Commissioner Bole • Expressed that the IOA is an important topic. Commissioner Ring • Spoke about the importance of the keeping the senior programming funds as senior programming funds in regard to the allocated money for the Gail Baker Center. Commissioner Waters • Agreed with Commissioner Bole's comments. Mayor Ford • Mentioned that City staff will be utilizing proper diplomacy to complete City business as it relates to the IOA. 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:14 PM. Attest: 04yn,4, d&X Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk Date Approved: 6/ 1 /42 A Curtis Ford, M yor Regular City Commission July S, 2024 Attachment A to 7-8-24 Minutes Attachment A to 7-8-24 Minutes Presentation title 2024 Impact Areas Useful Data Areas of Future Focus Attachment A to 7-8-24 Minutes Impacts this Year 1. Simplified approach for 1. Support & guidance to Review and propose ways to 1. Increasing designated our Chemical Mgmt. Plan improve protections on improve the City's main Heritage Trees 2. "HOW" Series of hands- marsh -side entrances 2. Refined Ch. 23 with on workshops by popular 2. Inputs to increase utility Assessing low-cost, low palms and other lessons demand and viability of maintenance options for 3. Net Loss of canopy as 3. Organized a free fleet Community Centers preserving, enhancing andp "tinies replace cants" g assessment by the TPO 3. Professional assessment restoring our unique aesthetic character 4. Targeting areas and 4. Plans responding to of coastal invasives that planning strategic tree community interest in can damage dunes 21 Continue partnering on beach replacements to: healthy and low-cost local clean-up efforts a) Reduce mortality foods (edible tree neighborhoods and CSA b) Reduce staff effort c) Plant 275 new trees, nearly doubling goal Attachment A to 7-8-24 Minutes P Im acts This Yearcontinued The ESC has been directly instrumental - via their unique contacts and know-how - in identifying, targeting, and preparing the following grants to benefit our City: ■ IRA EPA Climate Pollution Reduction & Clean Air Northeast Florida — hoping for $1.5 million (as co -applicant, end of July) ■ Helped staff secure necessary local skills to apply for $50 K T -Mobile Home Grant to help with standing water and flooding in Jack Russell Park parking lot ■ Identified USDA Composting and Food Waste Reduction grant to partner on with other local cities (average grant size $300k) 5 Attachment A to 748-24 Minutes On Tree Loss May be even worse than it looks Removed In. Planted In. Tree Permits Only (2021-2024) 2000 2200 2400 2600 2800 3000 3200 3400 Hundreds of mature trees are being illicitly cut, without reporting or permits* * 'Arborist Letters alone identify 342 (due to a legal loophole FL statute 163-045) and U Attachment A to 741-24 Minutes Annual ESC Contributions 132 Avg Hours per ESC member $290 KAnnualValue of ESC hours 1300+ ESC Annual Volunteer Hours 1,2 Est. Staff Positions Equivalent 0 Attaehmont A to 741-24 Mlnutos Areas of Future Focus Better informed 1. Better data and best -practice understanding of key natural environments for more informed policy (i.e. canopy survey and heat island effects) 2. Identifying and protecting -maintaining the remaining mature and Heritage trees 3. Expand the community and expert inputs to better converge on high-value priorities More efficient support to City and Staff 1. Continued improvements to Code Ch 23 reflecting learning and reducing staff efforts 2. We have and intend to further improve our management framework to maintain a culture of valuing and supporting staff time and to lessen the pressure on them 3. Board Review Committee holding up ESC appointments hobble our work and prevent training the next members G7 Alheh 7-b24 Presentation title 10 Attachment B to 7-8-24 Minutes APPL24=0001 1743 Seminole Road Requestfor an appeal of the Community Development Board (CD8) decision for ZVAR24- 0005 for a variance to reduce the minimum side yard setback on the south side (shared townhouse property line) of the property to construct an addition at 1743 Seminole Road. Attachment B to 7-8-24 Minutes Site Context and Details Townhouse located on the east side of Seminole Road Approx. 250' north of 17th Street Zoned Residential, Two -Family (RG) —30 feet wide by -134 feet deep. Built in 1975 Over half of the block is developed as townhomes V,, Attachment B to 7-8-24 Minutes Background The CDB denied the request finding that the request did not meet any of the required factors in Section 24-65(c) for approval. LDR allows appeal of the final decision of CDB by any adversely affected person(s) Appeals are de novo (start from the beginning). As if, the CDB hearing had not occurred. Per 24-49(b) the applicant must indicate that the decisions of the CDB being appealed is in conflict with or in violation of Chapter 24. A hment B to 7. �[Minuta�4 _ •.Zh• _Sw -LL�i. The applicant was seeking a variance from section 24-107 (e) to construct a two-story addition to the front of their townhouse unit, along the shared property line. The addition would be 0 feet from the shared lot line and a little over 10 feet from the opposite side lot line. ihment B to! O11.UOAna NTML %. NOUV340Ms. TUM d3410 O+ i..lt Lt Lw Ll71r10 SS 33Nn al a TL9 yp/• !V -W a"MO7r W" 9V •.7 Jo SLM�1 ♦ VN3"WV-3 ^I SLTSN.fIw .,x11^ 4 Minutes Property was developed as — .... Lg�po;c�aM,N .,..,,.goo w.L cL ,w. m►.o ..* 3a�«wuN «xry r - 1.T-.� lOi�%lA lNf' LIfvO.lrga Al1l �.i C A a-MVI9 yry 3w+ Ml ?ISVB 3L1. %- 3N1 OMO"V ] .LL.WL" N a townhouse, any additions (1V"LdX(IWD)40) must meet the required .ZS -OC M .Lt.,LCO N 4 3) (O3NOSV3rWO)-'*H3) setbacks therefore, the 3ioNiw3s Ls o� .1, _Z�.� �.5o N property would need a _ « .. variance to waive the (24-17) Lot shall mean a tract setback on the shared •w property line. .y; t' .-. �.i C After developed each townhouse becomes a lot v N - (24-17) Lot shall mean a tract or parcel of land and shall also mean the least fractional part of subdivided lands having limited i �a fixed boundaries, and an assigned number, letter, or other name through which it may be identified." Lots must meet zoning101 Z/1 •Urlo5 9♦ 101 I district requirements (i.e. L,L N11 I setback, lot coverage,- etc.) -... YW .L/.-.tiM. uw/ iea , _..� . i Ccavns'v3n) 5S'OC S MYI.l11L/0s Ow '"'�" •v� u.a. ►� .G0.0mro (L�) 00� 3 .0.99A-0 S > . LL 101 Attachment B to 7-8-24 Minutes Proposed Plan Request to construct two-story addition to front of the townhouse. Both stories would be enclosed 0 feet setback from the shared property line and 10 feet from the opposite side property line. View from front yard Seminole Road Front T yard a 0 v 10' �4ddition I Neighbor 1743 Seminole Road Rear yard Attachment B to 7-8-24 Minutes Seminole Road Proposed Addition Attachment B to„otcRod 74--24 Minutes — Y - - area of variance ` 1 1 • � 1 ' 1 � i Pzoposed �_ j Addition 1 ' i If Ton�home t;�: 1 _J 1 1 � 1 1 Proposed addition would be project approx. 22' in front of the adjacent townhome. These are long deep lots with the existing townhome set approximately 53 feet back from the property line. Attachme t B 7-8-24 ntes RECAP CDB Final Decision 7-8-24 Minutes Denied the variance request finding that the request did not meet the grounds for approval of a variance as established in Section 24-65(c). Exceptional topographic conditions of or near the property. Surrounding conditions or circumstances impacting the property disparately from nearby properties. Exceptional circumstances preventing the reasonable use of the property as compared to other properties in the area. Onerous effect of regulations enacted after platting or after development of the property or after construction of improvement upon the property. Irregular shape of the property warranting special consideration. Substandard size of a lot of record warranting a variance in order to provide for the reasonable use of the property. Attachme COMMENDATION: Review and vote on APP24-0001 (an approval 7-8-24 Minutes of the appeal would approve ZVAR24-0005 and a denial would not approve ZVAR24-0005 ) APPROVAL: existence of one or more of the following Section 24-65 (c) 1, Exceptional topographic conditions of or near the property. Surrounding conditions or circumstances impacting the property disparately from nearby properties. Exceptional circumstances preventing the reasonable use of the property as compared to other properties in the area. Onerous effect of regulations enacted after platting or after development of the property or after construction of improvement upon the property. Irregular shape of the property warranting special consideration. Substandard size of a lot of record warranting a variance in order to provide for the reasonable use of the property. DENIAL: May consider a denial upon finding that none of the requirements in 24-65 (c) exist. "� _�-�J- IJ iJ'J 'J 'J Attachment C to 7-8-24 Minutes ow 4 aj 7e 1735 fo 'AttachmoM C t --t-1144 Minute. — 10 111111011�� III(. i4 1/40 �,� ��� ,� .� .!.,,y�,•,� X743 :'c:�+' •,, 's n �h ftr. a: w .. .. .. .. -9 ras0P. t.- a. Myr �lif 4.. ."w. .l"•., r ely Attachment G to 7-8.24 Minutes Sec. 24-107. Residential, two-family district (RG). (b) P-et-mrtted uses. The uses permitted within the R(3 zoning district shall be: (4) Two -unit townhouses, subject to density limitations, compliance with article IV, subdivision regulations and section 24-88. (e Minimum yard requirements. The minimum yard requirements within the RG zoning district shall be: (1) Front yard: Twenty (20) feet. (2) Rear yard: Twenty (20) feet. (3) Side yard: Combined fifteen (15) total feet and five (5) minimum feet on either side. Attachment G to 7-8-24 Minutes Townhouse shall mean a residential dwelling unit constructed in a group of two (2) or more attached units with ownership lines separating each dwelling unit through a common wall(s) and where ownership of each dwelling unit is held in fee-sim le title for property as defined by a metes and bounds or other valid fee -simple title legal description. Attachment C to 7-8.24 Minutes Setback shall mean the required distance betweer the lot line and the building or structure. Unless otherwise provided for within this chapter, setbacks shall be measured from the property line to the exterior vertical wall o= a bui Iding or structure as opposed to the foundation. See also definition for building setback. P '� Y.. � m - � I I r � t � r yah All-; .a. 4111111110 M C ' 1 1 1711 e AAA Attachment C to 7-8-24 Minutes Al* � r yah All-; .a. 4111111110 M C ' 1 1 1711 e AAA -w 7,� NX!..: Attachment C to 7-8-24 Minutes 1/48 1/40 -w 7,� NX!..: AGENDA ITEM 4.11 CASE NO. ZVAR24-0004 Request for a variwrce from Section 24-107(e)(3) to reduce rhe rnirimion side hard setback to corsnuct amt additior, at 3S 12" Street. LOCATION 38 I"t' Street APPLICANT Wendie McCall DATE April 16. 2024 tiT.1FF_\maud %-IL-ken. Director of Plauuing aril Cmnmanit. Development STAFF C O\I\IENTS The applicant is '�Vendie McCall. the owner of 38 17 1 Street. This propem- is a tow-iihouse that shares a common wall with the neighboring property and is located within the Residential. General. TLyo-Farrah- (RG) zonurg district. The applicant is proposing to construct an addition to the back of their townhouse. along the shared propem, line. The proposed addition is enclosed on the first floor uid a covered dick on the second floor. The addition would be 0 feet from the slurred side lot line and 7 feet from the opposite side lot line. Although the propem- was developed as a townhouse. any additions must meet the required setbacks. Additionally_ . the proposed work will need to meet all other applicable code requirements. including impervious surface area In general. propem, setbacks are established for reasons including air. ventilation. starlight. sound. privacy- fire codes. propem- values. and neighborhood character'desien. Front: 20 feet Over 20 feet Rear: 20 feet 20.3 feet 17th Street Front yard Neighbor 38 17th St c 7' Addition m n 0 a m 20.31 Q r rn Attachment C to 7.8-24 Minutes Attachment C to 7-8-24 Minutes ORDED IN PLAT COUNTY. FLORID Attachment C to 7-8-24 Minutes o a « y v, ui Ea t N W w r Q S (QT) '37" W 134.42' (PLAT) 3" W 133.92' (MEASURED) d57ED 1741 TWO STOR Y ►ONRY & FRAME DSTED # 174-3 4'11" E 135.13' (MEASUR )4'11" E 135.20' (PLAT) ri i ED) I �I s .- }L = - ..4..Iw 4Z'8 -L �i 3 4uaw4 444 Attachment C to 7-8-24 Minute.