01-12-04 Workshop - Comm & CD Board vMINUTES OF THE JOINT WORKSHOP OF ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD HELD IN ATLANTIC BEACH COMMISSION
CHAMBERS ON MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2004.
City Commission Members present were:
John S. Meserve, Mayor
Paul B. Parsons, Commissioner
Sylvia N. Simmons, Commissioner
J. Dezmond Waters, III, Commissioner
Community Development Board Members present were:
Robert Frohwein
Samuel Jacobson
Steven Jenkins
Mary Walker
Carolyn Woods
Staff present were:
Jim Hanson, City Manager
Sonya Doerr, Community Development Director
Alan Jensen, City Attorney
Maureen King, City Clerk
The meeting, which was held for the purpose of reviewing a draft of the proposed revisions to the
Goals, Objectives and Policies ofthe Future Land Use Element ofthe 2015 Comprehensive Plan, was
called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Mayor Meserve. He said that while public input was not usually
allowed at workshop sessions, in accordance with State regulations, public input was required during
this review of the Future Land Use Element. He introduced Lindsay Haga from the Regional
Planning Council, and said the City Commission and Community Development Board would review
the document following which he would invite public input.
Sonya Doerr indicated that the City had contracted with the Regional Planning Council to assist with
the Comprehensive Plan amendment and explained that Lindsay Haga was here in that capacity.
Areas of the Comprehensive Plan that needed to be updated were identified in the Evaluation and
Appraisal Report (EAR) that was adopted in May 2003. The current objective was to develop
policies for the future land use development of the City. The current Comprehensive Plan covered
the period 1990 - 2005 and the next plan would be for the period 2005-2015.
Lindsay Haga indicated that the EAR was found to be sufficient by the Department of Community
Affairs, and explained the amendment process from here through adoption of the amended 2015
Comprehensive Plan. Sonya Doerr pointed out that the City was only required to adopt the Goals,
Objectives and Policies at this time which would result in a more user-friendly document.
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It was agreed to review the proposed revisions to the Future Land Use Element, section by section
and Sonya Doerr pointed out that the new language was underlined. A copy ofthe proposed changes
is attached hereto.
Page A-2 Brief discussion ensued regadding the new language in Paragraph 1, #4, and Sonya
Doerr said she had added this language based on comments she had heard from City
officials over the time she has been with the City that indicated the City Commission
wished to retain the residential chazacter of the City. It was felt that the numbering of
the policies and objectives could be better organized to clarify the relationship of
objectives and policies to the goal.
Page A-3 Discussion ensued regadding wellhead protection and it was pointed out that Utilities
Director Donna Kaluzniak was awaze of this proposed amendment and was working
on this issue. Sonya Doerr pointed out that Objective A.1.2 was a new section that
was intended to protect the residential chazacter of the City.
A question was raised regarding the meaning of "unrestricted access to the beach"
and it was agreed to amend this language to indicate preservation of, and acquisition
of public access to the beach.
Discussion ensued regadding Policy A.1.2.1 and Ms. Doerr explained the process for
small scale and large scale amendments and said it was important to have policies in
place to address applications for such amendments. No changes were made to this
section.
Page A-4 Ms. Doerr pointed out two new policies, A.1.2.3 and A.1.2.4, and explained that
these policies were added to recognize the importance of recreation and preservation
of public access to the beach and Intracoastal Waterway and explained that these
issues would be addressed further in the Recreation Element. It was pointed out that
parking at beach accesses was not addressed in these policies and Ms. Doerr
explained that pazking was addressed in the Coastal Conservation or Transportation
Element. It was agreed, however, to provide for the preservation of available pazking
in Police A.l .2.3. Ms. Doerr pointed out that new Policies A.l .3.3 and A.1.3.4 were
included in response to comments from the community regarding the preservation of
the unique character of the Core City azea. She said these policies would provide the
basis of any regulations the City may wish to enact to protect the character of this
area.
Discussion ensued regarding preserving the character of the Core City area and the
-- Mayor pointed out that recent measures taken by the City Commission, such as
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rezoning a section of the Core City from duplex to single-family, and establishing
limits on impervious surfaces, would help to preserve the ambiance of that area. It
was felt that the front yard setbacks should be preserved and a suggestion was also
made to reduce the height limit in the Core City to 25 feet.
Following further discussion it was agreed to include language in Policy A.1.3.3 to
provide that any application for construction within the Core City area would be
consistent with the design guidelines set forth in the Land Development Regulations.
Page A-5 Discussion ensued regarding providing guidelines for low-income housing. No
changes were made to this page.
Page A-6 Brief discussion ensued regarding Police A.1.4.5., specifically regarding the height
regulations and Ms. Doerr explained that Chapter 24 provided height limitations,but
the current Comprehensive Plan did not address height She explained that
applications for height waivers would have to be approved by the City Commission.
No changes were recommended.
Page A-7 A comment was made that this section seemed to preserve old trailer parks and it was
explained the City was required to provide measures for the protection of affordable
housing and this had to be addressed in the Comprehensive Plan. It was explained
that in the event a mobile park was sold, there was no requirement for it to be
replaced with another mobile home park. It was also noted that mobile homes are not
the most appropriate structures in coastal communities. Ms. Haga explained that
since property values in Atlantic Beach were very high, the City could enter into an
interlocal agreement with Duval County to assist with affordable housing needs. Mr.
Jacobson thought that Policies A1.5.2 and A.1.5.3 could be replaced with more
general language indicating that the City would be hospitable to the development of
housing for low-and middle-income residents. Ms. Doerr said she would continue to
work on this section, and also the Housing Element, to address this issue.
Page A-10-12 Ms. Doerr explained that Objective A.1.10 was a new section and was drafted to
define the land use categories. She said that while the land use map lists the land use
categories, there are no guidelines for the number or types of units that could be
included in those categories. She explained that these categories corresponded to the
categories listed in the zoning section of the city code.
Discussion ensued regarding the Central Business District and Ms. Doerr explained
that it currently extends westward along Atlantic Boulevard to Seminole Road.
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Ms. Doerr pointed out that there were currently residential units within some
commercial zoning areas and she recommended allowing residential units, up to the
level of medium density,as a permitted use within commercial areas. She thought this
mix of residential and commercial units may be helpful in the redevelopment of
Mayport Road.
Page A-13-14 Ms. Doerr explained that Objective A.1.11 and A.1.12 were drafted to satisfy State
Law requirements.
A question was asked about updated land use and zoning maps and Ms. Doerr explained that the
maps were currently being updated.
The Mayor thanked everyone for their work on the Comprehensive Plan amendment and it was
agreed to schedule a further workshop at a later date to review the proposed revisions to the other
elements of the Comprehensive Plan.
There being no public input, and no further discussion by the City Commission and Community
01111 Development Board, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Maureen King, CMC
City Clerk
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,,., A. Future Land Use Element
. .Goals, Objectives, and Policies
Future land use, new development and redevelopment within the .City of Atlantic Beach
shall be in accordance with the following Goals, Objectives, and Policies.
Goal A.1
The City shall manage growth and redevelopment in a manner, which results in a
pattern of land uses that: 1) encourages, creates and maintains a healthy and
aesthetically pleasing .built environment, 2) avoids blighting influences, 3)
preserves and enhances coastal environmental natural historic and cultural
resources, 4) maintains the City's distinct residential community character, 5)
provides for reasonable public safety and security from hazardous conditions
associated with coastal locations, and 6) provides public services and facilities in
a timely and cost effective manner.
Objective A.1.1
,. Land development activities and project review procedures shall include
requirements intended to protect natural environmental features and improve the
physical characteristics of the City so as to ensure the conservation of natural
resources including wetlands, wildlife habitats, and other natural resources
including estuarine, surface and groundwater quality.
Policy A.1.1.1 Land development within the City shall be permitted only where such
development is compatible with environmental limitations of the site
and only when submitted plans demonstrate .appropriate recognition of
topography, soil conditions, flooding conditions, trees, vegetation and
other environmentally sensitive lands. coastal resources. and habitat
protection of rare, endangered or threatened species and areas of
unique natural beauty.
Policy A.1.1.2 The City shall maintain an inventory of lands., which possess significant
environmental features, habitats, and areas of unique interest or
beauty. The potential for development proposals to adversely effect
such areas shall be considered prior to the issuance of development
permits.
*Policy A.1.1.3 The City shall require, as a condition of development approval, that
new construction projects provide effective stormwater management,
which avoids the contamination or degradation of marsh and estuarine
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environments in accordance with applicable water. quality standards of
the St. Johns River Water Management District, the City's Stormwater
Management Plan and the Land Development Regulations, as may be
amended.
*Policy A.1.1.4 Potable water well fields and surface waters shall be protected from
adverse impacts of development. The City's Land Development
Reaulations shall be amended by December 31. 2004 to include
provisions for wellhead protection and to address limits on activities
that have the potential for contaminating .soil as well as ground and
surface waters.
Objective A.1.2
The City shall encourage future development and redevelopment, which 1) retains
the exceptionally high quality of life and the predominantly residential character
of the City of Atlantic Beach, 2) provides for the preservation and protection of
the dense tree canopy, and 3) which provides for varied and diverse recreational
opportunities, including unrestricted access to the beach and other water-related
resources.
Policy A.1.2.1 Additional commercial or industrial development shall be .permitted
only on those lands that are zoned to permit such development as of
the adoption date of this Plan amendment, or following adoption of an
amendment to the Future Land Use Map (PLUM). In considering any
such application for a PLUM amendment, the City shall find that each
of the following conditions are demonstrated by the applicant seeking
said amendment.
(a) There are adequate public facilities available to serve the proposed
development
(b) The proposed commercial or industrial development shall not have
adverse impacts to surrounding neighborhoods, other properties or
the natural environment.
(c) There is a demonstrated deficiency of commercial or industrial
lands within the City to serve the needs of residents of the City for
such uses..
Policy A.1.2.2 The City shall continue to ri oq rously enforce its tree protection,
landscaping and buffering regulations, as well as the City's "Adopt-a-
Tree" right-of-way tree planting program.
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Policy A.1.2.3 The City shall continue to manage, preserve and construct facilities that
;"'' provide diverse opportunities to all residents for both passive and
active recreation including parks nature preserves trails and
bikeways, skateboard parks and ball fields dune crossovers waterway
accesses and associated amenities.
*Policy A.1.2.4 The City shall not permit, either through_public or private action, public
access ways to the beach, the Intracoastal Waterway or other
waterways, which are open to the public as of the date of adoption of
this Plan amendment, to be closed. vacated or restricted from public
use in any manner.
Objective A.1.3
Sites, ~ structures, and neighborhoods, which have been identified as having
historic, architectural, archaeological, civic or cultural importance, shall be
protected from damage or destruction, and .the .preservation of such valuable
resources shall. be encouraged by the City.
*Policy A.1.3.1 Sites and structures within the City, which are determined. to have
historic or archeological significance, and which are found to be worthy
of preservation in accordance with standards established by the Florida
Division of Historical .Resources, shall be protected to the extent
possible.
Policy A.1.3.2 The City shall encourage the preservation of significant historic and
archaeological sites through public information programs, incentives
and recognition of the preservation efforts of individuals and
organizations.
The following three policies are not mandated by any requirement of State latiy but are
rather proposed for discussion in response to continuing comments from the community
related to preservation of the unique character and ambiance of the older Core City area.
These are the types of "local" issues the Comprehensive Plan should adlress.
Policy A.1.3.3 By December 31. 2005, the Citv_ahall amend its Land Development
Regulations to include provisions intended to retain the unique
community identity, the architectural character and the smaller
residential scale of that area of the City known as the Core City
(Atlantic Beach Subdivision "A."~
Policy A.1.3.4 Within the Core City the City shall encourage the use of building
materials and forms. such as wood or simulated wood siding and
shin Iq es,_gable and hip roofs, front porches and similar features that
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are reflective of the various Florida vernacular styles of architecture,
which shall preserve the unique small town, -beach community identity
of this original area of the City.
Policy A.1.3.5 Within the Core City, the City shall discourage the redevelopment of
residential lots with large, massively scaled residences that are
inconsistent and incompatible with the historic and existing built
environment, particularly with respect to height, size, finish materials
and architectural style.
Objective A.1.4
The City shall ensure development patterns, which 1) prevent blighting influences
and eliminate non-conforming uses, 2) foster diverse and stable neighborhoods,
3) protect coastal and environmental resources, 4) provide proper .locations for
public facilities and utilities, and 5) which encourage healthful and aesthetically
pleasing .living conditions.
Policy A.1.4.1 The City shall review all applications for development permits to
determine compliance with the standards and requirements set forth
within the Land Development Regulations, particularly with regard to
provision of open space, required parking, on-site traffic flow,
appropriate signage, impervious surface area limits, landscaping and
tree protection so as to avoid traffic congestion, hazardous public
safety conditions and inefficient land use, which may also result in
.harmful environmental or aesthetic effects.
*Policy A.1.4.2 The City shall consider, in conjunction ..with the issuance of all
development permits within its boundaries, the impacts of development
upon adjacent jurisdictions, regional service entities, regional planning
..policies, and hurricane evacuation plans. Further, the City shall
cooperate with such entities to ensure equitable, timely, and
coordinated urban development activities.
*Policy A.1.4.3 The .City shall not permit expansion or replacement of land uses in a
manner that is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan, as
amended.
Policy A.1.4.4 The City shall continue to enforce provisions for landscaping and other
buffering methods as set forth within the Land Development
Regulations, in order to prevent and minimize incompatible land use
relationships, excessive noise transmission, .and to provide screening
of unattractive views and to enhance the aesthetic qualities of streets,
neighborhoods, and public areas of the City.
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Policy A.1.4.5 The Citv shall maintain the limitations., as set forth within the Land
Development Regulations for maximum height of buildinQS and
maximum impervious surface area for all lands designated on the
Future Land Use Map as Residential. Requests for waivers to the
maximum heiaht of building within the Commercial and Industrial land
use categories shall made in accordance with procedures set forth
within the Land Development Regulations. Waivers to exceed the
.established maximum building height shall be approved only upon
demonstration that the proposed development is compatible with
surrounding development.
Policy A.1.4.6 Planned Unit Development regulations and other flexible regulatory
methods shall be utilized to provide incentives for achieving
environmental enhancement, economical land development .and
efficient patterns of land use that provide for an appropriate mix of uses
within the City.
Policy A.1.4.7 Commercial and light industrial development shall be located and
designed so as to minimize adverse effects on residential areas, traffic
facilities and the aesthetic character of the City.
Policy A.1.4.8 Public facilities and utilities shall be located and designed to provide
,, the most cost effective service and to .minimize public inconvenience
and hazardous conditions.
Policy A.1.4.9 The City shall permit residential development only in compliance with
the residential density limitations as set forth within the Land
Development Regulations, and as designated on the Future Land Use
Map in accordance with the following table.
Residential Land Use
Classification Maximum Density Permitted per Acre
Residential -Low Densit RL U to six 6 Dwetlin Units
Residential -Medium Densit RM Seven 7 to fourteen 14 Dwetlin Units
Residential - Hi h Densit RH Fifteen 15 to twent 20 Dwetlin Units
There are no changes proposed to the above existing Density categories. There
are, however, some changes proposed to the density categories, as they now exist
on the Future Land Use Map; specifically, those areas east of Seminole Road
that are designated as Medium and High Density. It is Staff s recommendation
that all lands east of Seminole Road should be designated as Residential, Low
Density.
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Policy A.1.4.10 The. City shall permit non-residential development only in compliance
with the following non-residential intensity standards for commercial
and industrial land use classifications as designated on the .Future
Land Use Map and in accordance with the following table..
Classification Intensity Standard
Commercial .5 - 1.0 Floor Area Ratio
Industrial .25 - .5 Floor Area Ratio
Objective A.1.5
The City shall preserve the sound structural condition and the diverse character
of the built environment of the City and shall encourage development programs
and activities that are directed at infill development as well as the conservation,
redevelopment and re-use of existing structures and the re-investment and
preservation of older neighborhoods.
Policy A.1.5.1 The .City shall continue to implement code enforcement procedures in
order to prevent physical deterioration and blight throughout the City.
*Policy A.1.5.2 The City shall encourage and assist in _. the revitalization of older
neighborhoods that provide housing for low and moderate-income
residents. particularly neighborhoods those which containing sound
but aging housing stock, where adequate public services and facilities
are existing.
*Policy A.1.5.3 The City shall discourage the gentrification of older neighborhoods and
redevelopment practices that demolish existing housing stock and
displace low and moderate-income residents
Objective A.1.6
*The City shall coordinate .its planning and development activities with the
resource management plans of the St. John's Water Management District, the
Department of Environmental Protection, the City of Jacksonville and the City of
Neptune Beach, as well as with and other private entities and public agencies, as
may be appropriate.
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!~ *Policy A.1.6.1 The City shall develop and adopt regulations and policies, which are
consistent with resource management plans of other government
agencies and any special districts within which the City is located.
*Policy A.1.6.2 The City shall not issue local development permits prior to the
..issuance of any other required permit from County, State or Federal
agencies having jurisdiction and permitting authority over the proposed
development.
*Policy A.1.6.3 The City shall not support amendments to the Future Land Use Map or
the Plan, which would authorize development within Environmentally
Sensitive Lands that may be reasonably foreseen to have adverse
impacts to such lands unless such impacts are mitigated with equal
resource replacement within the City.
Objective A.1.7
The City shall encourage innovative land development approaches and concepts
in the event of post-disaster redevelopment, which will have the effect of
reducing .dependence on automobile travel, conserving valuable natural
..resources and environmentally sensitive lands, and preventing property damage
as well as threats to human safety and security.
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.Policy A.1.7.1 Opportunities for encouraging the use of innovative land development
practices shall be provided within the Land Development Regulations.
Policy A.1.7.2 By December 31, 2004, the City shall amend its Land Development
Regulations to include provisions, which shall protect environmentally
sensitive lands from the .adverse effects of development so that these
areas may be protected and conserved for the future.
*Policy A.1.7.3 By December 31, 2004, the City shall amend its Land Development
Regulations to include provisions that address post-disaster
redevelopment.
*Policy A,1.7.4 The City shall continue to be a participating agency in the Duval
County Local Mitioation Strategy (LMS~ and shall continue to
.implement the goals and objectives of the LMS
*Policy A.1.7.5 All residential development areas within the City are considered to be
within the Coastal High Hazard Area as such the City shall not
approve Plan or Map amendments that increase residential densities
to the extent that potential increases in evacuation times cannot be
.mitigated.
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~,~,,,,, *Policy A.1.7.6 The City shall not approve changes to Zoning District classifications or
amendments to the Future Land Use Map that would have the effect of
increasing populations with special hurricane evacuation needs as
described within Chapter 252.355 F.S. to the extent that potential
increases in evacuation times cannot be mitigated through emergency
preparedness and evacuation planning,
Objective A.1.8
*The City shall coordinate future land development and redevelopment with the
availability of public services and facilities so as to avoid deficient levels of
service as established within this amended Plan.
*Policy A.1.8.1 Development permits issued by the City shall be conditioned upon the
availability of facilities and services necessary to serve the proposed
development, and facilities and services shall be authorized at same
time said development is approved. Facilities and services shall meet
the established levels of service as adopted in this amended
Comprehensive Plan and shall be available concurrent with the
impacts of development, or an alternative means of meeting
concurrency requirements shall be provided in accordance with
standards set forth within Chapter 9J-5, Florida Administrative Code.
*Policy A.1.8.2 The City shall amend its land development regulations as appropriate
to effectively implement the land use classifications as adopted on the
Future Land Use Map and as required to meet the Objectives and
Policies set forth within this amended Plan.
Objective A.1.9
The City shall continue to maintain a development character, which is compact in
form,, orderly in its land use pattern, and diversified in its makeup so as to ensure
employment opportunities, affordable housing, a pleasant living environment,
and cost-effective public services.
Policy A.1.9.1 The City shall undertake land annexation only when it can demonstrate
an ability to provide services and facilities in a manner that maintains
the level of service standards as set forth within this Plan amendment
and only when such annexation contributes to the orderly growth and
development of the region within which the .City is .situated.
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~"''' *Policy A.1.9.2 Those areas of the City, which are designated as Development Areas
are substantially developed as of the adoption date of this Plan
amendment with no opportunity for sprawl development as defined by
.Rule 9J-5.0060. PAC. The City shall not, however. approve
amendments to the Future Land Use Map that would convert areas
designated as Conservation to Development Areas where significant
.adverse impacts to wetland and estuarine systems would result from
development activities.
Policy A.1.9.3 The City shall encourage the clustering of uses in locations where
infrastructure facilities are available or where extensions and
enlargements can be achieved efficiently, particularly with respect to
commercial infill development along the Mayport Road corridor.
Policy A.1.9.4 The City shall actively support the appropriate redevelopment and infill
development of the Mayport Road corridor. Retail and service uses
that 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.
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The Citv shall provide for land use, development and redevelopment in an
efficient manner. which supports the land use designations as set forth within the
2015 Future Land Use Map; which enforces the residential densities and the
limitations upon the type and intensity of uses, .and which results in development
appropriate to the sensitive coastal location of the City, particularly with respect
to the predominantly residential character and small-town scale of the City.
*Policy A.1.10.1The lands use categories, as depicted upon the 2015 Future Land Use
Map (PLUM), shall permit the following uses and activities.
a1 Conservation-_Conservation lands shall include those lands so
designated on the PLUM. These areas are generally composed of
open land, water, marsh and wetland areas, either publicly or privately
owned, which may have environmentally sensitive qualities. It is
intended that the natural and open character of these areas be
retained and that adverse impacts, which may result from
.development, be prohibited or minimized. Permitted uses within the
Conservation category shall be limited to the following as further
controlled by the Land Development Regulations.
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• Activities intended for the conservation re-establishment and re-
nourishment. or protection of natural resources.
• Recreation uses and facilities that are primarily passive in nature
• Verv low intensity outdoor or water-dependent recreational related
uses (excluding commercial marinas) that are determined not to be
in conflict with the intent of the Conservation category subject to
applicable Federal State and local policies and permitting
requirements. .
• Single-family residential at a maximum density of one Dwelling Unit
per acre consistent with all applicable requirements of the Land
Development Regulations.
Ib) Commercial -The Commercial land use category is intended to
provide appropriate locations for neighborhood and community
businesses providing .services and retail sales for the City and the
closely surrounding communities. Government cultural and
institutional uses; may also be located within this category. Permitted
uses within the Commercial category along with uses that may be
allowed by special exception shall be limited to the following as further
controlled by the Land Development Regulations and when located
within the respective Zoning District classifications.
• ..General Commercial. These areas shall include those businesses
that provide retail goods and services, which serve the routine and
daily needs of residents, including banks and professional services
grocery and convenience stores restaurants accredited public and
private schools and child care but not including manufacturing_
warehousing, storage or high intensity commercial activities of a
regional nature, or uses that have the potential for negative impact
to surroundinq_properties due to excessive noise, light or extreme
late hours of operation.
• Limited Commercial. Theseareas shall include low intensit
office, service and retail businesses that are compatible when
located in close proximity to neighborhoods. These uses are
intended primarily to serve the needs of the surrounding
neighborhood. Large-scale discount super-centers or "Big-Box"
retailers or similar intense commercial uses intended to serve a
regional market are not permitted .within the Limited Commercial
category
• Professional and Office. These areas shall be limited to small
neighborhood scale businesses and professional offices that are
compatible with, and have no measurable or noticeable adverse
impacts, upon surrounding residential uses. Such uses include
offices for doctors and dentists (but not clinics or hospitals,
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accountants. architects, attorneys, engineers, land surveyors, real
'" estate brokers, financial planners, insurance and real estate agents
and the like.
Central Business District. This area contains awell-established
pattern and character of development, and permitted uses include
retail office restaurant and certain entertainment uses which
contribute to the commercial, civic and cultural vitality of the City of
Atlantic Beach Town Center area. The Central Business District is
an economic, cultural, historic and architectural anchor of the Citv.
in order to sustain these qualities, new development and
redevelopment .within the Central Business District shall be
reflective of the architectural styles and fabric of the area.
Consistency and compatibility with the existing built environment
shall be considered in the review and issuance of Development
Permits within the Central Business District.
cl Lictht Industrial -The Light Industrial category shall be limited to light
manufacturing and production, storage, warehousing and distribution
uses as further controlled by the Land Development Regulations. Lioht
industrial uses may have outdoor storage and business related activity,
but such uses shall not include processes that create negative effects
to surrounding properties due to noise, heat, fumes, debris, chemicals
or hazardous materials.
(d) Public and Semi-Public -These areas include uses such as
accredited public and private schools, government uses, buildings,
structures, utilities and public services and infrastructure, including
police, fire and emergency services.
(e) Recreation -These areas include public and private parks, open
space, passive and active recreation areas. All beach areas that are
seaward of private property lines shall be considered as Recreation.
Permitted uses shall include active and passive recreation activities
including bikeways and pedestrian trails, skateboard parks, ball fields,
tennis courts and the like. Public safety uses, including lifeguards, fire,
and police services may be located in Recreation areas. The use and
development of Recreation areas shall be further controlled by the
Municipal. Code for the City of Atlantic Beach and the Land
Development Regulations.
(fl Residential -Residential uses shall be permitted in those areas so
designated in accordance with the applicable permitted density and as
further controlled by the Land Development Regulations and the
Florida Building Code.
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``` Policy A.1.10.2 In the event of any conflict between any Maps and the text of the Plan,
the text of the Plan shall control
*Policy A.1.10.3 The City's Zoning, Subdivision and Land Development Regulations,
zoning or other maps, and any regulations within the City's Code of
Ordinances. related to the use and development of land shall be
subordinate to the Comprehensive Plan and the Future Land Use Map.
Policy A.1.10.4 Where interpretation is required to determine exact boundaries as
depicted upon the Future Land Use Map, boundaries shall be
determined by the nearest property .line, the right-of-way line of Streets,
municipal boundaries, section, township and range lines, or
environmental or geographic features .which serve as natural
boundaries, as may be appropriate.
Objective A.1.11
*Any new public schools within the City shall be located in accordance the
Comprehensive Plan and with the procedures set forth within the Interlocal
Agreement for Joint Facility Planning, adopted pursuant to Section 163 3177
Florida Statutes, between the Duval County School Board the City of Atlantic
Beach, the City of Jacksonville, the City of Neptune Beach the City of
Jacksonville Beach and the Town of Baldwin.
*Policy A.1.11.1 The :City shall maintain its shared use agreements with the single
public school within the City (Atlantic Beach Elementary) and shall
continue to encourage the shared use of public facilities.
*Objective A.1.12
The City shall, in accordance with Chapter 163, Florida Statutes establish
procedures to provide for the review and amendment of the Comprehensive Plan
Policy A.1.12.1 As required by Chapter 163 .Florida Statutes the City shall prepare
and adopt an Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) in accordance
with the schedules and procedures established by the State land
planning agency.
Policy A.1.12.2 The City shall provide for the public notification review and the public
participation in all amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and also in
the preparation and adoption of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report.
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Policy A 1 12 3 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
amended Plan;
,(b) consistency with the State Comprehensive Plan and the Northeast
Florida Strategic Regional Policy Plan;
jc.~ consistency with other adopted policies and plans of the City, the
County the State or other agencies having re uq latory authority
over the City.
~d) the potential for adverse impacts to Environmentally Sensitive
.Lands and the natural environment; or
je) the potential to cause deficiencies in adopted levels of service or
to adversely impactpublic facilities, infrastructure and services.
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