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7-28-25 Final Agenda City of Atlantic Beach Final Agenda Regular City Commission Meeting Monday, July 28, 2025 - 6:00 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 Budget Workshop on July 14, 2025. 7-14-25 Budget Workshop Draft Minutes 5 - 6 1.B. Approve minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting held on July 14, 2025. 7-14-25 Regular City Commission Draft Minutes 7 - 26 * 1.C. Approve minutes of the Town Hall Meeting held on July 19, 2025. 7-19-25 Town Hall Draft Minutes 27 - 28 2. COURTESY OF FLOOR TO VISITORS PUBLIC COMMENT 3. CITY MANAGER REPORTS 3.A. Accept the 90-Day Calendar (July - Sept. 2025) 90-Day Calendar (July - Sept. 2025) 29 - 32 * 3.B. West First Street turf block project 4. REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS FROM CITY COMMISSIONERS 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS None. 6. CONSENT AGENDA ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COMMISSION AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COMMISSION ON THESE ITEMS. Page 1 of 91 Regular City Commission - 28 Jul 2025 6.A. Approve Resolution No. 25-64. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA ESTABLISHING THE CITY’S FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 PRIORITIES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Resolution No. 25-64 33 - 37 7. COMMITTEE REPORTS None. 8. ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS 8.A. RESOLUTION NO. 25-65 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING STAFF TO ISSUE A TASK AUTHORIZATION TO GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY OF DISCHARGING HIGHLY TREATED RECLAIMED WATER TO AREA DRAINAGE DITCHES TO PREVENT SALTWATER INTRUSION FROM KILLING ADJACENT WETLAND HARDWOOD TREES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND AS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Resolution No. 25-65 39 - 48 9. ACTION ON ORDINANCES 9.A. ORDINANCE NO. 90-25-256, Public Hearing and Final Reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, COUNTY OF DUVAL, STATE OF FLORIDA, HEREBY AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NUMBER 90-24-253; THIS ORDINANCE SPECIFICALLY AMENDING SECTION 24-113(c), LIGHT INDUSTRIAL AND WAREHOUSING DISTRICTS, PROVIDING FOR RECORDATION AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ordinance No. 90-25-256 49 - 61 10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS 10.A. Public Hearing on Waiver Request (WAIV25-0003) Request for a waiver from Section 19-1 to allow for the modification and continued use of an unpermitted parking pad in city right-of-way at 341 6th Street. 10.A1. City Attorney Procedural Reminders Waiver Hearing Procedures 63 - 70 10.A2. Disclosure of Ex Parte Communications, if any 10.A3. Swearing in of all persons who will speak Page 2 of 91 Regular City Commission - 28 Jul 2025 10.A4. City Staff Overview WAIV25-0003 71 - 91 10.A5. Applicant Presentation 10.A6. Public Comments 10.A7. Closing Comments/Rebuttal 10.A8. Commission Deliberation and Action 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. 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. Page 3 of 91 Page 4 of 91 Budget Workshop July 14, 2025 MINUTES Budget Workshop Meeting Monday, July 14, 2025 - 5:00 PM City Hall, Commission Chamber 800 Seminole Road, FL 32233 ATTENDANCE: Present: Curtis Ford, Mayor - Seat 1 (At Large) Bruce Bole, Commissioner - Seat 2 (District 1308) Thomas Grant, 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) Ladayija Nichols, Deputy City Clerk (DCC) Rick Carper, Interim Public Works Director (PWD) CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ford called the meeting to order at 5:02 PM. 1. PUBLIC COMMENT None. 2. TOPICS A.  Budget Workshop #3 Presentation  Overview  Public Works Department CM Killingsworth and PWD Carper presented as detailed in the agenda packet and answered questions from the Commission. There was a CONSENSUS to direct the CM to increase the stormwater resource allocation by $25,000 bringing the total to $100,000. CM Killingsworth indicated that he would provide a progress report on Howell Park. ADJOURNMENT Meeting Adjourned at 5:44 PM. Attest: Page 1 of 2 Agenda Item #1.A. 28 Jul 2025 Page 5 of 91 Budget Workshop July 14, 2025 Date Approved:______________________ Ladayija Nichols, Deputy City Clerk Curtis Ford, Mayor Page 2 of 2 Agenda Item #1.A. 28 Jul 2025 Page 6 of 91 Regular City Commission July 14, 2025 MINUTES Regular City Commission Meeting Monday, July 14, 2025 - 6:00 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 6:03 PM. DCC Nichols called the roll. ATTENDANCE: Present: Curtis Ford, Mayor - Seat 1 (At Large) Bruce Bole, Commissioner - Seat 2 (District 1308) Candace Kelly, Commissioner - Seat 4 (District 1306) Jessica Ring, Commissioner - Seat 5 (District 1312) Thomas Grant, Commissioner - Seat 3 (District 1307) Also Present: William B. Killingsworth, City Manager (CM) Jason Gabriel, City Attorney (CA) Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager (DCM) Ladayija Nichols, Deputy City Clerk (DCC) Rick Carper, Interim Public Works Director (PWD) Amanda Askew, Neighborhoods Department Dir. (NDD) 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1A. Approve minutes of the Regular Commission Meetings held on June 9 and June 23, 2025. The Commission approved the minutes as submitted. 1B. Approve minutes of the Board and Committee Training held on June 18, 2025. The Commission approved the minutes as submitted. 1C. Approve minutes of the Budget Workshop on June 23, 2025. The Commission approved the minutes as submitted. 2. COURTESY OF FLOOR TO VISITORS PUBLIC COMMENT The following speakers provided their comments: Page 1 of 20 Agenda Item #1.B. 28 Jul 2025 Page 7 of 91 Regular City Commission July 14, 2025 Mitch Reeves George Garcia Don Wolfson Brinkley Harrell Cary Cosgrove Christine Michel 3. CITY MANAGER REPORTS 3.A. Accept the 90-Day Calendar (July-Sept. 2025) CM Killingsworth reported as detailed in the agenda packet and noted the cancelation of the August 7, 2025, Speaker Series. There was a CONSENSUS to accept the 90-Day Calendar. 3.B. FY 2025-26 Priorities CM Killingsworth reported as detailed in the agenda packet. There was a CONSENSUS to proceed with a resolution outlining the priorities. 3.C. FLC Voting Delegate CM Killingsworth reported as detailed in the agenda packet. Commissioner Bole indicated he would attend the conference, and there was CONSENSUS for him to serve as the Voting Delegate. 3.D. Onsite Stormwater CM Killingsworth reported as detailed in the agenda packet. PWD Carper responded to questions from the Commission. Commissioner Grant expressed interest in holding a workshop on this topic. There was a CONSENSUS for the CM to bring back an ordinance. 4. REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS FROM CITY COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Bole  Reported on attending the Beaches Town Center Agency meeting, highlighting their upcoming Parade of Homes fundraiser and noting that the agency provides scholarships to Fletcher High School students. Commissioner Grant  Announced he would attend an upcoming ESC meeting to explore ways to engage more homeowners in discussions about tree and landscaping plans. He expressed interest in the committee adopting a more consultative rather than punitive approach. Commissioner Kelly Page 2 of 20 Agenda Item #1.B. 28 Jul 2025 Page 8 of 91 Regular City Commission July 14, 2025  Mentioned attending a Beaches Watch meeting where Police Chief (PC) Gualillo gave a presentation, which she commended. Commissioner Ring  Thanked Former Mayors Gulliford and Wolfson for their service on the Interlocal Agreement Committee. Mayor Ford  Addressed concerns raised by Mr. Cosgrove regarding potential violations of the tree ordinance. He requested the CA and CM work with him to explore possible relief options, noting that whether such relief is warranted remains uncertain. He emphasized the importance of reviewing how the City approaches similar issues moving forward.  He expressed appreciation for PC Gualillo’s presentation at Beaches Watch. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS None. 6. CONSENT AGENDA 6.A. Approve Resolution No. 25-56. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AWARDING BID NO. 2425-03 FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CHLORINATION-DECHLORINATION UPGRADES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND AS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 6.B. Approve Resolution No. 25-57. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE COASTAL VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT TO INFORM FUTURE PLANNING AND RESILIENCE EFFORTS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 6.C. Approve Resolution No. 25-58. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FUTURE FLOOD RISK ADAPTATION PLAN TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY RESILIENCE AND INFORM LONG- TERM PLANNING; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION: Approve Resolution 25-56, 25-57, and 25-58 (consent agenda items 6A-6C as written). Motion: Bruce Bole Second: Candace Kelly Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole (Moved By) For Candace Kelly (Seconded By) For Jessica Ring For Thomas Grant For Page 3 of 20 Agenda Item #1.B. 28 Jul 2025 Page 9 of 91 Regular City Commission July 14, 2025 Motion passed 5 to 0. 7. COMMITTEE REPORTS None. 8. ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS 8.A. RESOLUTION NO. 25-59 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH A UTILITY WORK BY HIGHWAY CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH FOR UTILITY ADJUSTMENTS REQUIRED TO ACCOMMODATE THE MAYPORT ROAD (STATE ROAD A1A) ROAD DIET PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION: Approve Resolution No. 25-59. Motion: Jessica Ring Second: Bruce Bole Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole (Seconded By) For Candace Kelly For Jessica Ring (Moved By) For Thomas Grant For Motion passed 5 to 0. 8.B. RESOLUTION NO. 25-60 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AGREEING TO TERMS OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REGARDING FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR REDUCED PAYMENTS; PROVIDING FOR QUARTERLY PAYMENTS; PROVIDING FOR A COMMENCEMENT AND EXPIRATION DATE FOR SAID REDUCED PAYMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS TO EFFECTUATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION: Approve Resolution (No.) 25-60 Motion: Bruce Bole Second: Thomas Grant Page 4 of 20 Agenda Item #1.B. 28 Jul 2025 Page 10 of 91 Regular City Commission July 14, 2025 Motion passed unanimously 5 to 0. MOTION: Amend tonight's resolution that would include a contingency clause giving the City of Jacksonville and City of Atlantic Beach a specified date and time to come up with an agreement. Motion: Jessica Ring Motion failed. MOTION: Approve Resolution (No.) 25-60. Motion: Bruce Bole Second: Thomas Grant Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole (Moved By) For Candace Kelly For Jessica Ring Against Thomas Grant (Seconded By) For Motion passed 4 to 1. 8.C. RESOLUTION NO. 25-61 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PENN CREDIT CORPORATION FOR COLLECTION SERVICES OF PAST-DUE PARKING AND ANIMAL CONTROL CITATIONS; GRANTING THE CITY MANAGER SIGNATORY AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION HOLDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION: Approve (Resolution No.) 25-61. Motion: Bruce Bole Second: Candace Kelly Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole (Moved By) For Candace Kelly (Seconded By) For Jessica Ring For Thomas Grant For Motion passed 5 to 0. 8.D. RESOLUTION NO. 25-62 Page 5 of 20 Agenda Item #1.B. 28 Jul 2025 Page 11 of 91 Regular City Commission July 14, 2025 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING THE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE, THE CURRENT YEAR ROLLED-BACK RATE, AND THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE FOR THE FIRST AND SECOND PUBLIC HEARINGS TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 MILLAGE RATE AND BUDGET AS REQUIRED BY LAW; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE SAID RESOLUTION WITH THE PROPERTY APPRAISER OF DUVAL COUNTY PURSUANT TO REQUIREMENTS OF FLORIDA STATUTES AND THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION: Approve Resolution (No.) 25-62. Motion: Bruce Bole Second: Candace Kelly Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole (Moved By) For Candace Kelly (Seconded By) For Jessica Ring For Thomas Grant For Motion passed 5 to 0. 8.E. RESOLUTION NO. 25-63 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE WHICH PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH LIFEGUARD STATION; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 25-63 as read. Motion: Candace Kelly Second: Thomas Grant Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole For Candace Kelly (Moved By) For Jessica Ring For Thomas Grant (Seconded By) For Motion passed 5 to 0. Page 6 of 20 Agenda Item #1.B. 28 Jul 2025 Page 12 of 91 Regular City Commission July 14, 2025 9. ACTION ON ORDINANCES 9.A. ORDINANCE NO. 90-25-254, Public Hearing and Final Reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, COUNTY OF DUVAL, STATE OF FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE 2045 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CHANGE THE DESIGNATION OF THOSE LANDS DESCRIBED IN ATTACHED EXHIBIT A FROM RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM (RM) TO COMMERCIAL (CM); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. NDD Askew presented Items 9A and 9B using a PowerPoint (which is attached hereto and made part of this official record as Attachment A). The public hearing was opened for Agenda Items 9A and 9B. There were no speakers and the public hearing was closed. 7-14-25 Attachment A MOTION: Approve Ordinance No. 90-25-254. Motion: Jessica Ring Second: Thomas Grant Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole For Candace Kelly Against Jessica Ring (Moved By) For Thomas Grant (Seconded By) For Motion passed 4 to 1. 9.B. ORDINANCE NO. 90-25-255, 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 COMMERCIAL, GENERAL (CG); PROVIDING FINDINGS OF FACT; REQUIRING RECORDATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION: Approve Ordinance No. 90-25-255. Motion: Jessica Ring Second: Thomas Grant Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole For Page 7 of 20 Agenda Item #1.B. 28 Jul 2025 Page 13 of 91 Regular City Commission July 14, 2025 Candace Kelly Against Jessica Ring (Moved By) For Thomas Grant (Seconded By) For Motion passed 4 to 1. 9.C. ORDINANCE NO. 90-25-256, Public Hearing and First Reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, COUNTY OF DUVAL, STATE OF FLORIDA, HEREBY AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NUMBER 90-24-253; THIS ORDINANCE SPECIFICALLY AMENDING SECTION 24- 113(c), LIGHT INDUSTRIAL AND WAREHOUSING DISTRICTS, PROVIDING FOR RECORDATION AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The public hearing was opened. The following speakers provided their comments: Christine Michel The public hearing was closed. MOTION: Approve Ordinance No. 90-25-256 (on first reading). Motion: Jessica Ring Second: Bruce Bole Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole (Seconded By) For Candace Kelly Against Jessica Ring (Moved By) For Thomas Grant For Motion passed 4 to 1. 10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS None. 11. CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS None. 12. CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY MANAGER Commissioner Bole  Expressed support for the fire services agreement and emphasized the importance of continuing to pursue a fair long-term solution. Commissioner Grant Page 8 of 20 Agenda Item #1.B. 28 Jul 2025 Page 14 of 91 Regular City Commission July 14, 2025  Echoed support for the progress made on the fire services agreement and highlighted the value of the upcoming third-party study in informing and strengthening future negotiations. Commissioner Ring  Requested information on Neptune Beach’s fire services contributions over the past 26 years, prompting a discussion about the differing arrangements between Jacksonville and the Beach communities. 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:53 PM. Attest: Ladayija Nichols, Deputy City Clerk Curtis Ford, Mayor Date Approved:_______________________ Page 9 of 20 Agenda Item #1.B. 28 Jul 2025 Page 15 of 91 Page 10 of 20 Agenda Item #1.B. 28 Jul 2025 Page 16 of 91 Request is for a Future Land Use Map (FLUM) amendment to change the future land use map designation of the western 70 feet of 310 Mayport Road (RE#170736-0000)FROM Residential Low Medium (RM)TO Commercial (CM).Also,a request for a rezoning of the same portion of 310 Mayport Road (RE#170736-0000)FROM Residential,General,Two-Family (RG)TO Commercial General (CG). COMP25-0001 & REZN25-0001 & 310 Mayport Road Attachment A to 7-14-25 Minutes Page 11 of 20Agenda Item #1.B.28 Jul 2025Page 17 of 91 310 Mayport – west 70 feet FLUM RM to CM Zoning RG to CG 310 Mayport – east 345 feet FLUM is CM Zoning is CG Attachment A to 7-14-25 Minutes Page 12 of 20Agenda Item #1.B.28 Jul 2025Page 18 of 91 Attachment A to 7-14-25 Minutes Page 13 of 20Agenda Item #1.B.28 Jul 2025Page 19 of 91 Proposed Site Plan Area of request Attachment A to 7-14-25 Minutes Page 14 of 20Agenda Item #1.B.28 Jul 2025Page 20 of 91 Attachment A to 7-14-25 Minutes Page 15 of 20Agenda Item #1.B.28 Jul 2025Page 21 of 91 Attachment A to 7-14-25 Minutes Page 16 of 20Agenda Item #1.B.28 Jul 2025Page 22 of 91 ANALYSIS & REVIEW Per Section 24-62(C)(2) of the Land Development Code, the Community Development Board shall “indicate the relationship of the proposed rezoning to the Comprehensive Plan for the City and provide a finding that the requested change in zoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan”. Policy A.1.5.6 Commercial and light industrial development shall be located and designed so as to minimize adverse effects on residential areas, traffic facilities and aesthetic character of the City. Policy A.1.10.4 The City shall actively support the appropriate redevelopment and infill development of the Mayport Road corridor. Retail and service uses that sustain neighborhoods, and encourage a more aesthetically pleasing and pedestrian friendly environment shall be encouraged. New development along Mayport Road shall be in compliance with the Commercial Corridor Development Standards as set forth within the Land Development Regulations Attachment A to 7-14-25 Minutes Page 17 of 20Agenda Item #1.B.28 Jul 2025Page 23 of 91 Policy A.1.13.4 states that applications to amend the Comprehensive Plan shall be reviewed and evaluated based upon the following factors: (a) Consistency with the Goals, Objectives and Policies of this Plan; (b) Consistency with the State Comprehensive Plan and the Northeast Florida Strategic Regional Policy Plan; (c) Consistency with other adopted policies and plans of the City, the County, the State or other agencies having regulatory authority over the City; (d) The potential for adverse impacts to Environmentally Sensitive Areas, the natural environment or the aesthetic quality of the City, (e) The potential to cause deficiencies in adopted levels of service or to adversely impact available water supplies, public facilities, infrastructure and services. Attachment A to 7-14-25 Minutes Page 18 of 20Agenda Item #1.B.28 Jul 2025Page 24 of 91 Grounds for Decision FLUM REZONING Future Land Use Map should be reviewed for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan discourages amendments to increase density within environmentally sensitive areas, coastal high hazard areas (CHHA), or areas vulnerable to flooding. This property does not contain environmentally sensitive areas, is not within the CHHA, and is not vulnerable to flooding. Per Section 24-62(C)(2) of the Land Development Code, the Community Development Board shall “indicate the relationship of the proposed rezoning to the Comprehensive Plan for the City and provide a finding that the requested change in zoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan”. Attachment A to 7-14-25 Minutes Page 19 of 20Agenda Item #1.B.28 Jul 2025Page 25 of 91 Grounds for Decision Motion to recommend approval or approval with conditions finds that the requested zoning map and FLUM amendments ARE consistent with the Comprehensive plan --OR-- Motion to recommend denial finds that the requested zoning map and FLUM amendments are NOT consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Attachment A to 7-14-25 Minutes Page 20 of 20Agenda Item #1.B.28 Jul 2025Page 26 of 91 Town Hall July 19, 2025 MINUTES Town Hall Meeting Saturday, July 19, 2025 - 10:00 AM Donner Park & Gail Baker Community Center City Hall, 800 Seminole Road Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Mayor Ford called the meeting to order at 10:01 AM. ATTENDANCE: Present: Curtis Ford, Mayor - Seat 1 (At Large) Bruce Bole, Commissioner - Seat 2 (District 1308) Candace Kelly, Commissioner - Seat 4 (District 1306) Jessica Ring, Commissioner - Seat 5 (District 1312) Absent: Thomas Grant, Commissioner - Seat 3 (District 1307) Also Present: William B. Killingsworth, City Manager (CM) Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager (DCM) Ladayija Nichols, Deputy City Clerk (DCC) 1 PUBLIC COMMENT - OPEN TOPICS The Commission and CM addressed comments from the public regarding the following topics: 16th Street Beach Access, the COJ Fire Agreement, tree ordinances and mitigation, consistent ordinance enforcement, Neptune Beach's water request, compliments to city staff, building permits, tree arborists, parking concerns, impervious surfaces, stormwater management, and paid parking. Mayor Ford requested that Commissioner Bole raise the idea of the City potentially obtaining its own arborist for discussion at a future commission meeting. The Commission directed the CM to follow up on the following items:  Consult with the City Attorney on the feasibility of the City designating its own arborist.  Clarify the process for code enforcement in the event of after-hours tree removals.  Provide an update at the next commission meeting regarding any turf block installation project on West First Street, including associated costs and use of the $50,000 allocation. Commissioner Bole noted he will gather information at the upcoming FLC conference on how other municipalities are addressing home rule issues related to tree canopy protection. The following speakers provided their comments: Katie Rider Don Wolfson Page 1 of 2 Agenda Item #1.C. 28 Jul 2025 Page 27 of 91 Town Hall July 19, 2025 Carolyn Zisser Brinkly Harrell unkown speaker Nancy Staats Jackie Beckenbach Mary Emerson Susanne Barker John Flinn ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 11:40 AM. 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