10-14-24 Draft Agenda
City of Atlantic Beach
Draft Agenda
Regular City Commission Meeting
Monday, October 14, 2024 - 6:30 p.m.
Commission Chamber
City Hall, 800 Seminole Road
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
CALL TO ORDER
Page(s)
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.A. Approve minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting held on August 26, 2024.
8-26-24 Regular City Commission Draft Minutes
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2. COURTESY OF FLOOR TO VISITORS PUBLIC COMMENT
3. CITY MANAGER REPORTS 3.A. Accept the 90-Day Calendar (Oct-Dec 2024)
90-Day Calendar (Oct.-Dec. 2024)
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4. REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS FROM CITY COMMISSIONERS
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
6. CONSENT AGENDA
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS 7.A. Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)
8. ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS
8.A.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-52
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO PROVIDE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 FUNDING TO DESIGNATED
ORGANIZATIONS AND SCHOOLS FOR ARTISTIC, RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL
PROGRAMS, EVENTS AND PROJECTS UTILIZING FUNDS BUDGETED IN ACCOUNT
NO. 001-6010-572-82-00; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY
CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDER(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND AS
NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Resolution No. 24-52
9. ACTION ON ORDINANCES
9.A.
ORDINANCE NO. 90-24-253, Public Hearing and Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, COUNTY OF DUVAL, STATE
OF FLORIDA, ADOPTING A FULLY REVISED CHAPTER 24, LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS, OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS SET FORTH
WITHIN ATTACHED EXHIBIT A, WHICH GENERALLY AND SPECIFICALLY REGULATE
THE USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF LAND AND WATERS WITHIN THE CITY OF
ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA; REPEALING THE ENTIRETY OF THE CURRENT
CHAPTER 24, ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NUMBER 90-19-240 AS AMENDED TO
DATE; SAID NEWLY ADOPTED CHAPTER 24 CONTAINING SIX ARTICLES: ARTICLE I
– IN GENERAL, PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION AND AUTHORITY, PROVIDING FOR
PURPOSE AND INTENT,PROVIDING FOR JURISDICTION, PROVIDING FOR
AMENDMENTS, PROVIDING FOR LEGAL STATUS AND CONSISTENCY WITH THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; ARTICLE II. – LANGUAGE AND DEFINITIONS, PROVIDING
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF LANGUAGE, PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS, PROVIDING
FOR ACRONYMS; ARTICLE III. – ZONING REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR ARTICLE
IV. – SUBDIVISION AND SITE IMPROVEMENT REGULATIONS; ARTICLE V. –
ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE REGULATIONS; AND ARTICLE VI. –
CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT,
FOR CODIFICATION, FOR APPLICABILITY, FOR CONFLICT, FOR SEVERABILITY, AND
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Link to Redline version of Chapter 24 updates (Exhibit A)
Redline version of Chapter 24 updates with editorial comments
Ordinanace No. 90-24-253
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10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
11. CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS
12. CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY MANAGER
13. ADJOURNMENT
This meeting will be live-streamed and videotaped. The video recording will be posted within
four business days on the City's website. To access live or recorded videos, visit
www.coab.us/live.
If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to
any matter considered at any meeting, such person may need a record of the proceedings,
and, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made,
which record shall include the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
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Any person wishing to speak to the City Commission on any matter at this meeting should
submit a request to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. For your convenience, forms for this
purpose are available at the entrance to the Commission Chamber.
Every effort is made to indicate what action the City Commission is expected to take on each
agenda item. However, the City Commission may act upon any agenda subject, regardless of
how the matter is stated on the agenda.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes,
persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should
contact the City Clerk’s Office at (904) 247-5821 or at City Hall, 800 Seminole Road, Atlantic
Beach, FL 32233, no later than 5:00 PM on the Thursday prior to the meeting.
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Regular City Commission
August 26, 2024
MINUTES
Regular City Commission Meeting
Monday, August 26, 2024 - 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 6:32 PM. CC Bartle
called the roll. Mayor Ford introduced Debbie Klotz, Chief Financial Officer from the office of Jimmy
Patronis.
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)
Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager (DCM)
Jason Gabriel, City Attorney (CA)
Donna Bartle, City Clerk (CC)
Ladayija Nichols, Deputy City Clerk (DCC)
Amanda Askew, Planning & Community Development Dir. (PCDD)
1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1A. Approve minutes of the Budget Workshop held on July 22, 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 Commission meeting held on July 22, 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
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CC Bartle called each speaker to the podium.
Dan Frankel Requested an update on 2nd Street parking.
Heather Markaj Provided updates on behalf of ESC.
Steve Fouraker Raised concerns about stormwater regulations.
Marcus Pickering Expressed flooding concerns near his home.
Khrissy Olson Voiced concerns about flooding in her area.
Sandra Martin Asked the Commission to support renaming Marvin's Garden.
Bill Gulliford spoke in support of renaming Marvin's Garden.
Robert Ruffinspoke about flooding concerns in his neighborhood.
John Reich expressed concerns about flooding and expressed gratitude for paid parking
on 18th St
Susanne Barker Inquired about the draft stormwater plan.
Dolly McCormick expressed concerns about flooding in her neighborhood.
Mardie Le Bouton expressed concerns about flooding and suggested that the City place
pumps in concern areas.
Patti Nottingham thanked the Commission for speed bumps in her neighborhood and
submitted a thank you card (which is attached hereto and made part of this Official
Record as Attachment A).
Megan Nottingham thanked the Commission for placing speed bumps in her
neighborhood.
Jackie Beckenbach spoke about the draft stormwater regulations.
Kevin Smith Addressed impervious surface regulations.
Bill Permenter spoke in support of renaming Marvin's Garden.
Mayor Ford read a comment from Sarah Boren, detailed in a handout (which is attached
hereto and made part of this Official Record as Attachment B). 8-26-24 Attachment A
8-26-24 Attachment B
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3. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
3.A. Accept the 90-Day Calendar (Aug. - Oct. 2024)
CM Killingsworth reported as detailed in the agenda packet and answered questions from
the Commission.
There was a CONSENSUS to accept the 90-Day Calendar
3.B. Draft Stormwater Regulations
PCDD Askew presented as detailed in a PowerPoint (which is attached hereto and made
part of this Official Record as Attachment C) and answered questions from the
Commission. 8-26-24 Attachment C
4. REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS FROM CITY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Bole
Shared insights from his experience at the Florida League of Cities Conference
Reported that the soil along the dog park path has eroded.
Commissioner Kelly
Discussed the importance of resiliency.
Commissioner Ring
Thanked Public Works and DCM Hogencamp for their assistance with speed tables and
the reduced speed limit in her neighborhood.
Commissioner Waters
Addressed issues related to flooding.
Mayor Ford
Extended sympathy to those affected by flooding and requested that the City place a
pump in the impacted areas.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
None.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Ford read the consent agenda.
6.A. Award Bid 2324-13 to Rockaway, Inc. in the amount of $31,181.53 and authorize
the City Manager to execute the contract.
6.B. Approve the agreement with USSI, LLC for Palm Avenue lift station service area
testing, monitoring, inspections and report in the amount of $37,654.86, and
authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and associated purchase
order.
MOTION: Approve the consent agenda (items 6A and 6B as written).
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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 5 to 0.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.A. Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee (ARCC)
Lisa Goodrich, ARCC Chair presented as detailed in a handout (which is attached hereto
and made part of this Official Record as Attachment D) and answered questions from
the Commission.
8-26-24 Attachment D
8. ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS
8.A. RESOLUTION NO. 24-44
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC
BEACH, FLORIDA, NAMING THE PARK SPACE AT 1609 COQUINA PLACE
IN ATLANTIC BEACH IN RECOGNITION OF THE SIGNIFICANT
COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS PROVIDED BY ELEANOR AND GARNETT
ASHBY; ADOPTING THE NAME “ELEANOR AND GARNETT ASHBY
MEMORIAL PARK” (SHORTENED ON SIGNAGE AS “ASHBY PARK”) FOR
THE PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Ford read the title of the resolution.
DCM Hogencamp explained the resolution. 8-26-24 Attachment E
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 24-44 as read.
Motion: Candace Kelly
Second: Jessica Ring
Commissioner Bole explained his reasons for not supporting the resolution, referencing a picture
(which is attached hereto and made part of this Official Record as Attachment E).
Commissioner Ring expressed her support for the resolution.
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Commissioner Waters expressed his support for the resolution.
Curtis Ford For
Bruce Bole Against
Michael Waters For
Candace Kelly (Moved By) For
Jessica Ring (Seconded By) For
Motion passed 4 to 1.
8.B. RESOLUTION NO. 24-45
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH AUTHORIZING A
ONE-YEAR AGREEMENT CONTINUING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
OF LANGTON ASSOCIATES, INC.; SUBJECT TO AND CONTINGENT UPON
INCLUSION OF FUNDING FOR THIS PURPOSE IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-
25 CITY COMMISSION-APPROVED BUDGET; AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF $46,971.94 ANTICIPATED TO BE ALLOCATED IN THE
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET FOR THIS PURPOSE; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE
ORDERS 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.
MOTION: Approve Resolution (No.) 24-45.
Motion: Bruce Bole
Second: Michael Waters
DCM Hogencamp introduced Michael Langton and Christine Lane from Langton Consulting.
Mr. Langton and Ms. Lane answered questions from the Commission.
Curtis Ford For
Bruce Bole (Moved By) For
Michael Waters (Seconded By) For
Candace Kelly For
Jessica Ring For
Motion passed 5 to 0.
9. ACTION ON ORDINANCES
9.A. ORDINANCE NO. 31-24-18, Public Hearing and Final Reading
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, COUNTY OF
DUVAL, STATE OF FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP
OF THE 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CHANGE THE DESIGNATION
OF THOSE LANDS DESCRIBED IN ATTACHED EXHIBIT A FROM
RESIDENTIAL LOW (RL) TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (LI); PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Ford read the title of the ordinance.
CM Killingsworth explained the ordinance.
The public hearing was opened. There were no speakers, and the public hearing was
closed.
MOTION: Deny Ordinance No. 31-24-18 as read.
Motion: Candace Kelly
Second: Jessica Ring
Curtis Ford For
Bruce Bole For
Michael Waters For
Candace Kelly (Moved By) For
Jessica Ring (Seconded By) For
Motion passed 5 to 0.
9.B. ORDINANCE NO. 90-24-252, Public Hearing and Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, COUNTY OF
DUVAL, STATE OF FLORIDA, REZONING THOSE LANDS DESCRIBED IN
ATTACHED EXHIBIT A FROM RESIDENTIAL, GENERAL TWO-FAMILY
(RG), TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL AND WAREHOUSEING (LIW); PROVIDING
FINDINGS OF FACT; REQUIRING RECORDATION; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Ford read the title of the ordinance.
CM Killingsworth explained the ordinance.
The Commission Indicated that there were no additional ex parte communications.
The public hearing was opened. There were no speakers, and the public hearing was
closed.
MOTION: Deny Ordinance No. 90-24-252.
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Motion: Jessica Ring
Second: Candace Kelly
Curtis Ford For
Bruce Bole For
Michael Waters For
Candace Kelly (Seconded By) For
Jessica Ring (Moved By) For
Motion passed 5 to 0.
Commissioner Kelly briefly spoke about workforce housing.
10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
None.
11. CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS
City Clerk
Gave an update on candidate qualifying.
12. CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY MANAGER
Commissioner Ring
Expressed satisfaction regarding relief efforts for Aquatic Gardens.
Commissioner Waters
Thanked Police Chief Vic Gualillo and IT Director Ron Bautista for their assistance with
the parking enforcement officer.
Commissioner Kelly
Discussed the importance of cybersecurity training.
Mayor Ford
Inquired about a resolution for no parking signs on 2nd St. CM Killingsworth confirmed
that he agreed to the installation of these signs.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM.
Attest:
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk Curtis Ford, Mayor
Date Approved:_________________
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Stormwater & Resiliency
Town Hall Meeting
July 27, 2024
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The ability of city systems to
adapt and thrive in the face of
acute shocks and chronic
stressors.
Resiliency
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➢Acute
•Extreme Rainfall Events
•Extreme Heat Events
•Infrastructure Failure
•High Winds
➢Chronic
•Sea Level Rise
•High Tide Flooding
•Heavy Rainfall
•Coastal Erosion
•Urban Heat Island Effect
•Aging Infrastructure
Stressors on Atlantic Beach
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➢Proactively adapt
➢Foster healthy communities and
environments
➢Expand opportunities
➢Build for the future
City of Jax Goals
for a Resilient City
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Coastal Vulnerability Assessment
•Identified critical infrastructure exposure and vulnerability
•Currently being updated with new information
Adaptation Plan
•Actions to be taken to minimize vulnerability
•Living document updated as new information is received
Resiliency Assessment
•All capital projects assessed in the context of resiliency
Atlantic Beach
Resiliency Actions
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➢Extreme Rain Events – 1.5-2 times increase expected by 2070
➢High Tide Flooding Days – 40-60 more days annually anticipated by 2050
➢Increase in Impervious Area – Trend is towards max allowable lot coverage
➢Tougher Stormwater Requirements – New rules require:
•Increased nutrient reduction requirements
•80% Phosphorus
•45% Nitrogen
•Increased operations and maintenance requirements
Trends
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Trends
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➢City served by a series of pipes, ditches and canals
➢Mostly constructed prior to modern standards
➢Many improvement projects are planned or
underway
➢Water quality treatment is not provided in most of
the system
➢Design goal level of service for flood protection:
•Residential streets should be passable with water
not exceeding the crown of the road during a 5-
year flood event (6.1 inches in 24 hours).
Storm Sewer System Overview
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Drainage Basins
Sherman Creek
Sherman Canal
Hopkins Creek
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Sherman Canal Water Levels
Hurricane Irma - 2017
Puckett Creek
Water Level 5 FT
City Hall
Water Level 6.4 FT
ABCC
Mayport Rd
2.5 Miles
For reference, Howell Park at Pine St is at elevation 5 FT
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Section 24-68(b)(1) - Improvements that exceed 50% of the market
value triggers onsite stormwater
➢Recommendation: Remove trigger (as long as property remains at
45% lot coverage)
➢Discussion:
•Intent was to require tear-downs to implement onsite storage
•50% was utilized as the threshold to be in line with other
requirements that properties be brought into compliance with
all codes when the 50% threshold is exceeded
•A different threshold could be considered
•Threshold could be eliminated, resulting in grandfathering all
existing impervious area
Community Development Board (CDB)
Recommendations
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Section 24-68(b)(3) - One time exemption from Onsite Stormwater
Requirements
➢Recommendation: Remove this trigger for willful demolition or
remodel. Allow for issues related to natural disasters
➢Discussion:
•Intent was to allow for complete remodel of older homes
(exceeding the 50% threshold) that didn’t result in an increase in
impervious area to be exempt
•If removed, major remodels will be required to implement onsite
stormwater
•In these cases, onsite stormwater is difficult to implement without
impacting mature landscape/trees
•“One time” could be removed from exemption language
•Allowances for rebuilding after natural disasters already contained
in Section 24-85(c)(4)
CDB Recommendations
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Section 24-68(b)(2) - Increase in impervious surfaces by 250 square feet
triggers onsite stormwater for the square feet added
➢Recommendation: Remove trigger (as long as property remains at 45%
lot coverage)
➢Discussion:
•The intent was to allow for walkways and other small
improvements to be completed without the burden of creating
onsite storage
•Removing the trigger may result in significant increase in
stormwater runoff as properties below the 45% maximum lot
coverage expand without storage
•The trigger was formerly 400 square feet; that could be reinstated.
•An analysis could be completed to objectively determine
appropriate trigger
CDB Recommendations
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Section 24-17 - Definitions - The water surface area of swimming
pools shall be calculated as fifty (50) percent impervious surface
➢Recommendation: Keep this calculation
➢Discussion:
•Many cities consider pools as impervious, while others consider
pools pervious
•50 percent impervious was a compromise based on arguments
that pools generally have some degree of freeboard and retain
some stormwater water
•Difficult to calculate & enforce freeboard requirements
•Stormwater that does fill a pool must eventually be pumped out
CDB Recommendations
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Onsite Stormwater Retention - Tailor stormwater retention
according to the hydrology of specific neighborhoods
➢Recommendation: Have City staff research and define hydrology
based on topography and geographic areas.
➢Discussion:
•Soil types and depth to the groundwater table vary across the
city
•Onsite storage requirements currently account for depth to the
groundwater table; the deeper the groundwater table, the more
soil storage is credited
•This recommendation is probably best analyzed during
completion of the next Stormwater Master Plan update
CDB Recommendations
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Pervious Pavers
➢Recommendation: Allow to be treated as permeable as determined
by the manufactures specifications and ensure they are installed
correctly
➢Discussion:
•Open grid pavers (turf block) are provided 50% credit
•Pervious pavers require maintenance (per most manufacturers’
specifications) to maintain permeability – vacuuming, etc.
•Staff has observed older pervious pavers that don’t percolate
water well
•Open grid pavers and tabbed pavers (pavers with visible joints
between the blocks) appear to work better over time than
permeable type pavers where water soaks through the paver
•Could allow full or partial pervious credit for various types of
pavers (25% credit was considered at one time)
CDB Recommendations
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Paver Types
Pervious Pavers – Tabbed Blocks
Permeable Pavers – No Tabs on Blocks
Open Grid Pavers – Turf Block
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Paver Performance
Pervious Pavers – 7 years old
1.2 inches of rain in 45 minutes
Permeable Pavers – 10 years old
0.7 inches of rain in 2 hours
Pervious Pavers – 14 years old
1.2 inches of rain in 45 minutes
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Paver Performance
Pervious Concrete – 8 years old
0.7 inches of rain in 2 hours
Pervious Pavers – >14 years old
1.4 inches of rain in 1.25 hours
Open Grid Pavers – 10 years old
0.7 inches of rain in 2 hours
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Artificial Turf
➢Recommendation: Allow to be treated as permeable as determined
by the manufacturers’ specifications and ensure they are installed
correctly (need to weigh the environmental aspects)
➢Discussion:
•Currently artificial turf is considered pervious if it is
demonstrated to Public Works personnel that it is pervious
•Some cities have banned artificial turf due to localized heat
effects, potential for water pollution, runoff potential, etc.
•Some cities, like Orlando, consider it impervious area
•Some artificial turfs percolate better than others
•Some types of artificial turf do not percolate water well
•Similar to pavers, maintenance is required – brushing, debris
removal and occasional rinsing to maintain appearance and
drainage
CDB Recommendations
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Pervious Artificial Turf Types
Woven Backing Solid Backing - Hole-Punched
for Drainage
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Final Thoughts
➢Atlantic Beach is flat, surrounded by water and has a high
groundwater table, making it difficult to get rid of stormwater
runoff in a cost-effective, efficient and permittable manner
➢Small changes in runoff can have measurable cumulative impacts
over time on the stormwater drainage system
➢The 2012 Stormwater Master Plan Update concluded that by far,
the most cost-effective means of controlling stormwater runoff is
at its source – onsite storage
➢The City’s Stormwater Utility Program generates about
$865,000/year. Rates have not changed in 20 years and funds are
barely adequate to cover maintenance
➢The 2024 Stormwater Master Plan Update should include an
objective evaluation of CDB concerns and recommendations,
revisit onsite stormwater calculations to make sure we have it
right and consider the impacts of climate change
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Potential Code Changes
SECTION 24-17 - DEFINITIONS
➢New artificial turf
➢Modify Impervious surface
➢New permeable pavers
Artificial Turf shall mean an artificial grass mat
manufactured with manmade materials such as
polypropylene, polyethylene, and/or other materials,
which is used to replicate that appearance of natural
grass/turf. Artificial turf can be considered permeable
when it allows water to drain at a rate of ???? and
when it is installed using the standards in figure1
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Impervious surface shall mean those surfaces that prevent the entry
of water into the soil. Common impervious surfaces include, but are
not limited to, rooftops, sidewalks, patio areas, driveways, parking
lots, and other surfaces made of concrete, asphalt, brick, plastic, or
any solid surfacing material with a base or lining of an impervious
material. Wood decking elevated two (2) or more inches above the
ground shall not be considered impervious provided that the ground
surface beneath the decking is not impervious. Pervious areas
beneath roof or balcony overhangs that are subject to inundation by
stormwater and which allow the percolation of that stormwater shall
not be considered impervious areas. The water surface area of
swimming pools shall be calculated as fifty (50) seventy-five (75)
percent impervious surface with a minimum of seven (7) inch
freeboard.
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Permeable/pervious pavers shall mean nonporous blocks
that have air spaces spaced so that water can flow
between the gaps into the base material, and subbase,
and then infiltrate into the ground. A fifty (50) percent
reduction in impervious area is allowed for these types of
pavers provided they are installed using standards shown
in figure 2. Traditional solid brick paver systems or systems
with base, subbase, or subgrade that are impervious or
semi-impervious shall not be considered as a permeable
paver.
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(b) Onsite storage. Except as provided for herein, an applicant shall be required to
provide onsite storage of stormwater in accordance with this section as
follows:
(1) All development and redevelopment projects which result in improvements
that exceed fifty (50) percent of the market value of all improvements, if any,
on the subject development parcel before the new development or
redevelopment project is started shall provide onsite storage of stormwater
for all impervious surface on the development parcel.
(2) Projects which do not exceed the fifty (50) percent threshold described in
subsection (1) above, but increase the impervious surface on the
development parcel by more than two four hundred fifty (250400) square fee
shall provide onsite storage of stormwater for the increase in the impervious
surface area only. The four hundred (400) square feet of impervious surface
area shall be calculated cumulatively from the adoption date of this
ordinance.
(3) Projects which do not exceed the fifty (50) percent threshold and increase the
impervious surface on the development parcel by two hundred fifty (250)
square feet or less are not required to provide onsite storage of stormwater;
provided, however, as of July 8, 2019, this exemption shall apply one (1) time
only for each development parcel.
SECTION 24-68 - Stormwater, drainage, storage and treatment requirements
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Arts, Recreation & Culture Committee (ARCC)
Commission Presentation
August 26, 2024
During our monthly meetings, our committee is often asked by staff to make
recommendations regarding arts and recreation programming in our parks and
community centers. Since my last presentation we:
1. Engaged in a visioning discussion of the possible uses for the Almost Home
property. We talked about how opening another community center could benefit
the surrounding neighborhood and complement our other community centers.
Additionally, we discussed potential programming.
2. Held a “big picture” brainstorming workshop to develop a “wish list” that outlined
events and improvements that we would make to our parks, community centers,
and programming for the betterment of our city. We prioritized and classified
them according to estimated cost, impact, and urgency. Together we voted
unanimously to recommend to the City Manager and Commission the following:
a. Fund Turtle Crawl in the 2024-25 budget to promote health and
connectivity in our parks system while highlighting the City’s history and
natural resources through art and education; and,
b. Purchase and install a new scoreboard at Donner Park, such a well-loved
park with a flourishing flag football program. This scoreboard will get a lot
of use and add to the excitement or the kids.
Most recently we reviewed and voted on a couple items that bring some structure and
policy to our Recreation Department.
1. Reviewed and moved forward tennis instructors’ regulations.
2. Under the new formal process for naming public spaces, we approved the name
Ashby Park for the parklet previously known as Marvin’s Garden.
The most important thing we do as a committee is administer the City’s grant for arts
and recreation. In FY 2023-24 we awarded $75,000 to 18 schools and organizations
which offered innovative programs, classes and events that fill the gaps in our regular
city-wide programming. Throughout the year each committee member is assigned as a
liaison to two or three organizations or programs. As good fiscal stewards we attend
their program, observe its impact, and offer any advice or help to make sure it’s
successful. As well, we keep in close contact with staff to hear from them what they feel
is working well. At the end of the year, and prior to the next grant cycle, we ask that
each recipient complete a final report to better understand the impact their program had
on our community. We want to make sure that they did what they said they were going
to do. We want to know how many citizens they served, what their successes were, and
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where they feel they could make any improvements. We use this information to
determine if we’ll fund them in the future should they reapply, and to make sure we’re
providing programming that targets all ages and interests in our community.
Our committee is in the middle of reviewing applications for FY 2024-25. We have
received $124,000 in grant requests from new and returning organizations and schools.
On August 30, 2024, we will spend the day interviewing each applicant and grading
them on several aspects of their program. This will help us determine whether we will
fund their grant and if so, to what level. We understand that the proposed city budget
currently allocates level funding of our grant pool - $75,000. We respectfully request that
this is approved, along with funding for the Turtle Crawl and Donner scoreboard. These
programs and items add value and will continue to enhance the quality of life in Atlantic
Beach now and for years to come.
2023-24 GRANTEES AMOUNT FUNDED
Brush Up Canvas $5,000
FACE 4 Kids $2,500
NOVA Dance $5,000
CAPabilities (CTM) $3,500
Beaches Fine Arts $3,000
Fletcher HS Band $10,000
Jax Board Riders $2,000 Not funded
PossAbilities Plus $5,000
Atlantic Beach Elementary $6,000 (ASE)
$2,700 (Culture Day)
New Age Hippy $3,000
Mayport Middle $7,000 (Shark Bites)
$3,000 (Robotics)
No Sleep Till $1,000
Powerfully You Nature $2,500
Flagler’s Railway $1,700
Florida Fiddle Fest $1,500
Preventative HC Tai Chi $3,600
First Coast Comedy $5,000
TOTAL $75,000
Finally, our committee has two vacancies. We are prepared to fill these positions and
would like very much to do so. At the earliest convenience of the Mayor and City Clerk
we look forward to participating in a Board Member Review Committee. We await notice
of this meeting.
Thank you!
Lisa Goodrich
ARCC Chair
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TODAY’S DATE:October 3,2024
ITEM:90-Day Calendar for the City Commission
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
NoneBUDGET:
RECOMMENDATION:Accept the 90-Day Calendar for October-December2024 by consensus
ATTACHMENT(S):City Commission 90-Day Calendar (October—December2024)
MEETING DATE:October 14,2024
BACKGROUND:The rolling 90—daycalendar is routinely revised based on input ?'om City
staff and the Commission,and is included in each agenda for consideration by consensus.
Please note that the next Town Hall Meeting is scheduled for Saturday,October 19that 10 am.and will
be held at the Adele Grage Cultural Center.
REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER.
SUBMITTED BY:Adrianna Walsh,Executive Assistant to the City Manager
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CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM:Resolution No.24-52 authorizing the City Manager to provide Fiscal Year 2024-
25 funding to designated organizations and schools for artistic,recreational and
cultural programs,events and projects.
SUBMITTED BY:Kevin Hogencamp,Deputy City Manager
TODAY’S DATE:October 2,2024
MEETING DATE:October 14,2023
SUMMARY:In accordance with Article 1,Section 2-2,of the City of Atlantic Beach Code of
Ordinances,the City may award grants or otherwise contribute City funds or other support to artistic,
recreational,and cultural programs,events or projects which bene?t the residents of Atlantic Beach,as
follows:
1.Requests for contributions to such programs,events or projects shall be submitted to the Cultural
Arts and Recreational Advisory Committee,now named Arts,Recreation and Culture Advisory
Committee (ARCC).
2.ARCC will make recommendations on any such requests to the City Commission,who will then
make the ?nal decision on funding the request.
3.Any request for contributions which are not artistic,recreational,or cultural in nature shall be
submitted directly to the City Commission for consideration.
ARCC held a daylong meeting on Aug.30 with FY 2024-25 grant applicants.Representatives from each
applicant organization gave presentations and answered questions from committee members.The
committee unanimously voted at its Sept.10 meeting to recommend funding in the amount of $75,000
as delineated in Resolution No.24-52.
BUDGET:FY 2024-25 funding is in Account No.001-6010-572-82-00
RECOMMENDATION:Approval of Resolution No.24-52
ATTACHMENT:Resolution No.24-52
ARCC program,pro'ec d e 6 rec endations
BY CITY MANAGER:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PROVIDE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
FUNDING TO DESIGNATED ORGANIZATIONS AND SCHOOLS FOR
ARTISTIC,RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS,EVENTS AND
PROJECTS UTILIZING FUNDS BUDGETED IN ACCOUNT NO.001-6010-572-
82-00;AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY
CONTRACTSAND PURCHASEORDER(S)IN ACCORDANCEWITH AND
AS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS
RESOLUTION;AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,in accordance with Article 1,Section 2-2,of the City of Atlantic Beach Code O
fOrdinances,the City “may contribute city funds or other support to artistic,recreational,or cultura
lprograms,events or projects which bene?t the residents of Atlantic Beach,”and establishesguidelines,
accordingly;and
WHEREAS,the Arts,Recreation and Culture Committee (ARCC)is tasked with reviewing
grant funding requests and making recommendationstO the City Commission;and
WHEREAS,ARCC followed its application guidelines for grant requests,reviewed the
requests,and made a funding recommendationto the City Commission;and
WHEREAS,$75,000 in grant funds are allocatedin Account NO.001—6010-572-82-00.
NOW THEREFORE,be it resolved by the City Commissionof the City of Atlantic Beach as
follows:
SECTION 1.The City Commission hereby authorizes the City Manager to provide FY 2024-
25 funding to the following organizations and schools,utilizing funds allocatedin Account NO.001-
6010-572-82-00,as follows:
$5,000 Apex Theatre Studio
$5,000 Beaches Fine Arts Series
$5,000 Brushes Up Canvas Painting Class
$2,200 Fitness and Character Education
$5,000 First Coast Comedy Improv Education
$10,000 Fletcher High School Band
$1,700 Juggling Club -Rhett Farber
$5,000 Lumen Repertory Theatre
$11,000 Mayport Coastal Sciences Middle School
$7,500 Shark Bites Sixth GradeTransition/Enrichment
$3,500 Seapearch Robotics Club
$5,000 New Age Hippy Life in Balance Series
$5,000 NOVA Dance and Wellness Chair Yoga
$5,000 PossAbilities Plus SociAbilities
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$5,000 Preventative HealthCare Through Tai Chi
$2,500 Spring River Tide Pools Parent—ChildClass
$500 Science Reimagined -Dane Blakeman
$2,100 WellFest Yoga in the Park
SECTION 2.The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the contract and such
purchaseorder(s)in accordancewith and as necessary to effectuate the provisions of this Resolution.
SECTION 3.This Resolution shall take effect immediately'upon its passageand adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Atlantic Beach,this 14thday of October,2024.
Jason Gabriel,City Attorney
Donna L.Bartle,City Clerk
Approvedas to form and correctness:
Page 2ResolutionNo.24-52
Curtis Ford,Mayor
Attest:
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CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM:Public hearing on updates to Chapter 24,Land Development Regulations and
adopting Ordinance No.90-24-253
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,COUNTY OF
DUVAL,STATE OF FLORIDA,ADOPTING A FULLY REVISED
CHAPTER 24,LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS,OF THE
ATLANTIC BEACH CODE OF ORDINANCES,AS SET FORTH
WITHIN ATTACHED EXHEBIT A,WHICH GENERALLY AND
SPECIFICALLY REGULATE THE USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF
LAND AND WATERS WITHIN THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
FLORIDA;REPEALING THE ENTIRETY OF THE CURRENT
CHAPTER 24,ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NUMBER 90-19-240 AS
AMENDED TO DATE;SAID NEWLY ADOPTED CHAPTER 24
CONTAINING SIX ARTICLES:ARTICLE I —IN GENERAL,
PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION AND AUTHORITY,PROVIDING FOR
PURPOSE AND INTENT,PROVIDING FOR JURISDICTION,
PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS,PROVIDING FOR LEGAL STATUS
AND CONSISTENCY WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN;ARTICLE
II.—LANGUAGE AND DEFINITIONS,PROVIDING FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF LANGUAGE,PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS,
PROVIDING FOR ACRONYMS;ARTICLE III.—ZONING
REGULATIONS;PROVIDING FOR ARTICLE IV.—SUBDIVISION AND
SITE IMPROVEMENT REGULATIONS;ARTICLE V.—
ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE REGULATIONS;
AND ARTICLE VI.—CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM;
PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT,FOR CODIFICATION,FOR
APPLICABILITY,FOR CONFLICT,FOR SEVERABILITY,AND FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
SUBMITTED BY:Amanda Askew,Director of Planning,Community Development and Building
TODAY’S DATE October 2,2024
MEETING DATE:October 14,2024
SUMMARY:Staff has been working on updates to Chapter 24 Land Development Regulations
(LDR)since 2022.The updates started because of changes necessary to align with updates Florida State Statute
and staff took this opportunity to review the chanter in its entirety.
The process for revising the LDR involved extensive Staff and community input which including the following:
0 Audit of existing codes and regulations
0 Atotal of 14 workshops public meeting (Citizens,Staff,Community Development Board,City
Commission)
0 Review of proposed draft by staff
0 Public website with an inventory of meeting presentations and videos
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LINKS:Redline version of C pt 24 dates (Exhibit A)
Redline version of a t 2 dat s with editorial comments
Most all the articles within Chapter 24 are updated to some extent.Some changes are very minor clari?cations
(i.e.relocation of text requiring new sections numbers)and some are major changes.Some of the major
updates include:
Additions and clari?cation to 24—l7De?nitions
Removing the requirement to provide mailed notice to all property owners if a change is made to
Chapter 24 (does not apply to variances,rezoning,waivers,etc.)
Add a required recommendation by Community Development Board for waivers prior to Commission
decision
Removal of minimum living area requirements
Changes to the design criteria for townhomes
Changes to Section 24-68 (Stormwater,drainage,storage and treatment)now Section 24-89
Changes to side yard setbacks for additions to duplexes and townhomes (allow 0’lot line for additions
to the rear of existing duplex/townhome)
Changes to the min.lot area the Comprehensive plan (only in RG,RG-M,districts)
Removed the lot coverage grandfathering clause for new development and major remodels
Changes to Commercial zoning districts to allow buildings to be closer to the street
Expanding the Commercial design standards
Limiting Commercial driveways access points
The LDR update draft was presented to the Community Development Board at their April and May 2024
meetings.All their recommendations were incorporated in the code update except for changes to the on—
sitestormwatersection(was Section 24-68 now 24-89).They are meeting on September 17thfor the ?nal vote to on
their on-site stormwater recommendations and the entirely of Chapter 24.
Commission held ?rst read on September 23rdand approved the changes with some follow up discussion
regarding stormwater regulations and the commercial corridor standards.Commission discussed some
alternative amendments for these code sections.To facilitate discussion and approval there are proposed draft
amendments attached for discussion.However,additional amendments can be at the hearing.
RECOMMENDATION:To approve Ordinance No.90-24-253 on the Second Reading
ATTACHlVIENTS:Ordinance No.90-24-253
Draft Proposed Chapter 24 Amendments.
REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,COUNTY OF DUVAL,
STATE OF FLORIDA,ADOPTING A FULLY REVISED CHAPTER 24,LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS,OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CODE OF
ORDINANCES,AS SET FORTH WITHIN ATTACHED EXHIBIT A,WHICH
GENERALLY AND SPECIFICALLY REGULATE THE USE AND DEVELOPMENT
OF LAND AND WATERS WITHIN THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,FLORIDA;
REPEALING THE ENTIRETY OF THE CURRENT CHAPTER 24,ADOPTED BY
ORDINANCE NUMBER 90—19-240 AS AMENDED TO DATE;SAID NEWLY
ADOPTED CHAPTER 24 CONTAINING SIX ARTICLES:ARTICLE I —IN
GENERAL,PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION AND AUTHORITY,PROVIDING FOR
PURPOSE AND INTENT,PROVIDING FOR JURISDICTION,PROVIDING FOR
AMENDMENTS,PROVIDING FOR LEGAL STATUS AND CONSISTENCY WITH
THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN;ARTICLE II.—LANGUAGE AND DEFINITIONS,
PROVIDING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF LANGUAGE,PROVIDING FOR
DEFINITIONS,PROVIDING FOR ACRONYMS;ARTICLE III.—ZONING
REGULATIONS;PROVIDING FOR ARTICLE IV.—SUBDIVISION AND SITE
IIVIPROVEMENT REGULATIONS;ARTICLE V.—ENVIRONMENTAL AND
NATURAL RESOURCE REGULATIONS;AND ARTICLE VI.—CONCURRENCY
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM;PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT,FOR
CODIFICATION,FOR APPLICABILITY,FOR CONFLICT,FOR SEVERABILITY,
AND FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,on July 8,2019 the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach enacted
Ordinance No.90-19-240 amending and restating the City of Atlantic Beach Land Development
Regulations,Chapter 24 of the City’s Code of Ordinances,which has been subsequently amended;and
WHEREAS,the City of Atlantic Beach recognizes that said Chapter 24,Land Development
Regulations,requires comprehensive revisions periodically to meet the community’s needs to update
content,standards,and administrative guidance;and
WHEREAS,the City of Atlantic Beach desires to have Land Development Regulations that are
clear,concise,and streamlined;and
WHEREAS,Section 163.3174(l),Florida Statutes,requires that the governing body of each local
government in Florida shall designate and by ordinance establish a “local planning agency;”and
WHEREAS,the City of Atlantic Beach Community Development Board has been duly designated
as the Local Planning Agency of the City;and
WHEREAS,Section 163.3174(4)(c),Florida Statutes,provides that the land planning agency shall
review all proposed text amendments to land development regulations and make recommendations to the
governingbody as to the consistency of the proposed revisions with the adopted comprehensive plan;and
WHEREAS,the Community Development Board acting in its capacity as Local Flaming Agency,
held a duly advertised public hearing on April 22nd,May 21Stand September 17‘“,to receive public
comments on the proposed update and revisions to Chapter 24,Land Development Regulations and,?nding
the proposed update and revisions to said Chapter 24 consistent with the City’s adopted 2030
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Comprehensive Plan,voted to recommend adoption of said update and revisions to Chapter 24,Land
Development Regulations;and
WHEREAS,after due notice and publication,the City Commission held two (2)public hearings
to receive public comments and receive the recommendation of the Community Development Board;and
WHEREAS,the City Commission has found and determined that the proposed update and
revisions to Chapter 24,Land Development Regulations will foster and preserve the public health,safety
and welfare and aid in the harmonious,orderly and progress development of the City of Atlantic Beach and
thus will serve a valid public purpose.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION ON BEHALF OF
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,FLORIDA:
SECTION 1.Pu ose and Intent.This Ordinance is enacted to carry out the purpose and intent of,
and exercise the authority set out in,the Community Flaming Act,as codi?ed in the applicable portions of
Chapter 163,Part II,Florida Statutes.
SECTION 2.Findin s.The City Commission hereby ?nds and determines that:
(a)The ?ndings set forth in the recitals to this Ordinance are true and correct.
(b)The Community Development Board,acting in its capacity as the Local Planning Agency for
the City held a public hearing on April 22““,Mary 7thand September 17th,to consider the
proposed update and revisions to Chapter 24,Land Development Regulations of the City’s
Code of Ordinances,and found them to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan,and
recommended that the City Commissionadopt said update and revisions to Chapter 24,Land
Development Regulations.
(0)The update and revisions to Chapter 24,Land Development Regulations,of the City’s Code of
Ordinances,as speci?cally set forth in Exhibit A,attached hereto and made a part hereof (the
“Land Development Regulations Update”)are consistent with the City’s adopted 2030
Comprehensive Plan.
SECTION 3.Re eal of Current Cha ter 24 and Ado tion of the Land Develo ment Re ulations
Update.Chapter 24,Land Development Regulations,of the Code of Ordinances,adopted pursuant to
Ordinance 90-19-240,as amended to date,is hereby repealed in its entirety and the City of Atlantic Beach
Land Development Regulations Update attached to this Ordinance and incorporated herein by reference as
“Exhibit A”is hereby adopted as a fully revised Chapter 24 to the City’s Code of Ordinances and consists
of the following sixarticles with new text indicated by underline and deleted text indicated by strikethreugh.
(a)ARTICLE I.—IN GENERAL;
(b)ARTICLE II.—LANGUAGE AND DEFINITIONS;
(0)ARTICLE III.—ZONING REGULATIONS;
(d)ARTICLE Iv.—SUBDIVISION AND SITE IMPROVEMENT REGULATIONS;
(6)ARTICLE V.—ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE REGULATIONS;and
(i)ARTICLE VI.—CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.
SECTION 4.Con?ict.All ordinances,resolutions,of?cial determinations or parts thereof
previously adopted or entered by the City or any of its of?cials and in con?ict with this Ordinance are
repealed to the extent inconsistent herewith.
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SECTION 5.Codi?cation and Scrivener’s Errors.The publisher of the City of Atlantic Beach’s
Code of Ordinances,the Municipal Code Corporation,is hereby directed to incorporate the Land
Development Regulations Update as Chapter 24 into the City’s Code of Ordinances.Sections of the Land
Development Regulations Update may be renumbered or re-lettered and scrivener’s errors,formatting and
typographical errors and other minor,inadvertent graphical errors in Chapter 24 which do not affect the
intent may be authorized by the City Manager and City Attorney without the need of public hearing,by
?ling a correctedor re—codifiedcopy of same with the City Clerk.
SECTION 6.Applicability.Theprovisions ofthe Land Development Regulations Update set forth
in Exhibit A hereto shall apply to all applications,decisions or controversies pending before the City of
Atlantic Beach upon the effective date hereof or ?led or initiated thereafter,provided that certain
development,land use or construction,if quali?ed,may have vested rights to continue or be completed
under the terms of the repealed ordinances or provisions therein.
SECTION 7.Severabilit .If any section,sentence,clause,or other provision of this Ordinance,
or any provision of the Land Development Regulations Update shall be held to be invalid or
unconstitutionalby a court of competent jurisdiction,such portion shall be deemed a separate,distinct and
independent provision,and such holding of invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not be construed as to
render invalid or unconstitutional the remaining sections,sentences,clauses,or provisions of this
Ordinance,or of the Land Development Regulations Update.
SECTION 8.Effective Date.This Ordinance shall take effect upon ?nal review and approval.
PASSED on ?rst reading and following a public hearing on September 23,2024.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED on ?nal reading and following a public hearing on October
Approved as to form and correctness:
Jason Gabriel,City Attorney
14,2024
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
Curtis Ford,Mayor
Donna L.Battle,City Clerk
Attest:
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solid
solid
10.02.24
Proposed Chapter 24 Amendments
(These amendments are based on discussion at the September 23rdCommission meeting.
Additional amendments or changes to these amendments can be made at the Oct.14th
heanng)
TOPIC
1 Artificial Turf
2.Pool permeability
(leave pools at 50%
permeable)
3.Pool permeability
(pools at 50%
permeable,pools
with 7”freeboard
75%permeable and
no credit for infinity
pools)
PROPOSED ADMENDMENT
Amend Section 24-17,Def Mons,to remove the definition
of artificial turf.
Amend Section 24-17’fDefinitions,change the definition of
imperviousarea
’9'sesurfaces that prevent
r Intothe soil.Commonimpervious
but are not limitedWtorooftops,
W“W"”“fways,parkIngl9ts,and other
surfacesmade0 99¢“nghalt,brick,plastIcor any
9s9u9999rf9a999ingmaterI,9999 a base or lining ofan
imperviousmaterial.WOW,d:9999999992deckingelevatedtwo(2)or
more inchesab999v9thegroun999shallnot be considered
imperviousprovidedthatthegroundsurface beneath the
deckIngIsWnotimperviousPerviOusareas beneath roof or
balconyoverhangsthat aresubject to inundation by
3’999999mwaterandwhichallowthepercolation of that
stormwatershallnot be considered Impervious areas.Thewatersurfaceareaofswimmingpoolsshallbecalculated
{as,fifty (50)percentpervious surface.
AmendSection24-1-7,Definitions,change the definition of
imperviousarea to:
Impervioussurface shall mean those surfaces that prevent
the entry of water into the soil.Common impervious
surfaces include,but are not limited to,rooftops,
sidewalks,patio areas,driveways,parking lots,and other
surfaces made of concrete,asphalt,brick,plastic,or any
surfacing material with a base or lining of an
impervious material.Wood decking elevated two (2)or
more inches above the ground shall not be considered
impervious provided that the ground surface beneath the
decking is not impervious.Pervious areas beneath roof or
balcony overhangs that are subject to inundation by
stormwater and which allow the percolation of that
stormwater shall not be considered impervious areas.The
water surface area of swimming pools shall be calculated
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gog?with a seven 7
inch freeboard are calculated as sevent -five 75 ercent
rvious surface area and infinit cots are onsider
im ervious.
10.02.24
4.Commercial
Corridor (change to
have new standards
only apply to
property’s fronting
along Mayport
Road)
5.Commercial
Corridor (change to
revert back to
previous code)
6.Noticing ,
requirementsfor
text changes to
code (may to shall)
as fifty (50)percent pervious surface,
Amend Section 24-17 definition to add back the definition
of Commercial Corridor (Commercial corridor means the
lands extending a depth of one hundred (100)feet outward
from the outer boundaries of the rights-of—way along
Mayport Road and Atlantic Boulevard,including any
parcels which are partially n said one hundred (100)
feet)and amend Sectio,,71 to change the title back to
Commercial /"i ment standards.
Amend Section 241 add back the definition
of CommercialClorrIdor(Com al corridor means the
lands extendIr’fgya?Gepthofonehu(100)feet outward
Of--way alongfromtheouterboundariesoftherig
Mayport Road andAtlanticBoulevard,Includlngany
”WWW“?parcelswhich arepartIallyKJW
IthIn
saidonehundre
d
(100)
Amend Section24-511:1:ubllchearingandrequirednotice,
Section24-51(d)(2)(d)t?lnadditiontothe notices listed
above,the c,yfnay postnotices on city social media
accounts,withInfmonthlynewsletters,and similar
methodstonotifyresidents.
corrido
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