Item 8AAGENDA ITEM # 8A
MAY 29, 2007
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: Request for Abandonment of Remainder of Cornell Lane
Right of Way
SUBMITTED BY: Rick Carper, P. E. ~V ~~_
Director of Public orks
DATE: May 21, 2007
BACKGROUND: Beaches Habitat for Humanity has requested the City
abandon the eastern end of the Cornell Lane right of way in
order for them to add an additional duplex to the Scheidel
Court neighborhood. This right of way is bordered on the
west by the existing Cornell Lane cul de sac, on the north
and south by other Habitat constructed homes and on the
east by the Sunrise Community Church parking lot. Under
law, if abandoned, the right of way must be split between the
adjacent property owners (1107 Cornell Lane and the
Scheidel Court Homeowners Association). Beaches Habitat
has obtained written concurrence from these owners to deed
the land to Habitat for construction of two new residences.
Sunrise Community Church has also indicated support for
the Right of Way closure.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve abandonment of designated segment of Cornell
Lane Right of Way. Direct Staff to prepare ordinances for
the closure.
BUDGET: N/A
ATTACHMENTS: 1) Letters Supporting Habitat Request
2) Predevelopment Map (existing conditions)
3) Post Development Map
REVIEWED BY CITY
May 28"' Regular Meeting
AGENDA ITEM # 8A
MAY 29, 2007
February 26, 2007
Dear Scheidel Court Homeowner,
On Saturday February 4th, 2007 the Scheidel Court Homeowner's Association (HO,~held a
meeting with Chuck Kennedy and Joyce Freeman from Beaches Habitat. Habitat desires to
build another duplex home (just like many of ours) on the vacant land located at the end of
Cornell Lane. The land to be used can be seen on the included predevelopment map. A
portion of this land is owned by the Scheidel Court HOA and a portion is owned by the City
of Atlantic Beach (the land is currently used a part of the Cornell Lane right of way).
Beaches Habitat wants to request that the City of Atlantic Beach close the shown portion of
the Cornell Lane right of way so the land can be used for the purpose of constructing
another habitat duplex. However, the City cannot legally give the land to Beaches Habitat.
Whenever a right of way is closed the land is divided equally between the two neighboring
property owners. In our case, the respective owners are the Cortez family (1 107 Cornell
Lane) and the Scheidel Court HOA. If the City agrees to close the right-of-way and the
Cortez family agrees to give the land received from the city over for the mentioned
purpose and the Scheidel Court HOA agrees to the same, habitat will have enough property
to build another duplex per the attached post development plan. Important to note is that
a 1,500-sgaure foot park will be created for the Scheidel Court HOA in addition to a fence
being built between Sunrise Community Church and Scheidel Court. The Scheidel Court
HOA will have input as what the fence looks like and there will be a lockable gate installed
to which members of the Scheidel Court HOA will have access. However, there is no
commitment on the part of Beaches Habitat to construct or install any equipment or picnic
tables in the 1,500-square foot park.
Many of you attended our meeting on Saturday, February 4th. Those of you in attendance
voted to agree to the proposal by Beaches Habitat. This means that if Beaches Habitat is
able to obtain approval from the City for right of way closure, we will allow the land
received to be used for the purpose shown in the post development map.
Should you have questions or comments, feel free to contact either myself or Chuck
Kennedy at the Beaches Habitat office. We will be happy to listen to your concerns and
answer any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
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Latarshia Smith
President Scheidel Court Homeowner's Association
AGENDA ITEM # 8A
MAY 29, 2007
February 28, 2007
To City of Atlantic Beach Commissioners:
On Saturday February 4~h, 2007 the Scheidel Court Homeowner's Association (HOA)
held a meeting with representatives from Habitat for Humanity of the Jacksonville
Beaches (Habitat). The Habitat representatives presented their plan to construct a
new duplex home on the vacant land located at the end of Cornell Lane and
incorporate this new home into the Scheidel Court Homeowner's Association. The
land to be used can be seen on the included predevelopment map. A portion of this
land is owned by the Scheidel Court HOA and a portion is owned by the City of
Atlantic Beach (the land is currently used a part of the Cornell Lane right of way).
The purpose of this letter is to inform you of our support of this project. Should the
City of Atlantic Beach close down the indicated portion of the Cornell Lane right of
way, we would allow Habitat to carry out their plans on the property owned by the
Scheidel Court Homeowners Association as indicated in the attached post
development map. We are excited abut this project because the number of vagrants
that live in this vacant land is a cause of concern for many in our community as
several of our family members are small children. Development of this property
should reduce the number of these vagrants and make our community a safer place
for our children. In addition, we are supportive of the Habitat ministry and would
love the opportunity to help further their mission.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. Should you wish to discuss this
matter in further detail, feel free to contact meat your convenience (904) 535-4006.
Sincerely,
Latarshia Smith
President Scheidel Court Homeowner's Association
AGENDA ITEM # 8A
MAY 29, 2007
March 29, 2007
To City of Atlantic Beach Commissioners:
Habitat for Humanity Jacksonville Beaches has presented a plan to construct a new
duplex home on the vacant land located at the end of Cornell Lane. Their plan would
incorporate this new home into the Scheidel Court Homeowner's Association. The
land to be used can be seen on the included predevelopment map. A portion of this
land is owned by the Scheidel Court HOA and a portion is owned by the City of
Atlantic Beach (the land is currently used a part of the Cornell Lane right of way).
The purpose of this letter is to inform you of our support of this project. Should the
City of Atlantic Beach close down the indicated portion of the Cornell Lane right of
way, one half of the Cornell Lane right of way would become our property. We are
willing and ready to sign over our interests in the property to the Scheidel Court
Homeowners Association so that Habitat for Humanity of the Jacksonville Beaches can
construct another duplex on this newly created parcel.
We are excited about this project because the number of vagrants that live in this
vacant land is a cause of concern for our family. Development of this property should
reduce the number of these vagrants and make our community a safer place for our
children. In addition, we are supportive of the Habitat ministry and would love the
opportunity to help further their mission.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. Should you wish to discuss this
matter in further detail, feel free to contact us at your convenience (904) 372-0284.
Sincerely,
Maria Novoa and Rafel Cortes
1 107 Cornell Lane
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