Draft Min 8-27-07MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
August 27, 2007
CITY HALL, 800 SEMINOLE ROAD
Attendance IN ATTENDANCE:
Mayor Donald Wolfson
Mayor Pro Tem J. Dezmond Waters III
Commissioner Mike Borno City Attorney Alan C. Jensen
Commissioner Jamie Fletcher City Manager Jim Hanson
Commissioner Sylvia N. Simmons City Clerk Donna Bussey
Call to Order/Pledge Mayor Wolfson called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag followed the Invocation, given by Commissioner Waters.
Mayor Wolfson welcomed the audience and explained the process for public
comments.
Courtesy of the Floor 1. Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors.
A. Proclamation for Patsy Bishop
Mayor Wolfson read and presented Ms. Bishop with a Proclamation recognizing her
contributions as Executive Director for the "Dancin' in the Street" festivals over the
past 21 years.
B. Presentation on the National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer by Donna
Hicken, Theresa O'Donnell and Sarah Horn
Mayor Wolfson welcomed Donna Hicken, Theresa O'Donnell, and Sarah Horn. Ms.
Hicken thanked the City for their support of the Marathon. She explained the Marathon
raises money to fight breast cancer and to care for underserved women with the disease.
Mayor Wolfson expressed his appreciation to Ms. Hicken for her work with the fight
against breast cancer. City Manager Hanson asked Ms. Hicken if they need volunteers
for the marathon. She stated they do and volunteers can sign up on their website,
breastcancermarathon.com, by clicking on volunteers.
Item 8A was taken out of sequence and addressed at this time.
Miscellaneous 8. Miscellaneous Business
Business (8. A. Taken
out of Sequence) A. Interlocal agreement with City of Jacksonville and Beach Cities for 2007
Jacksonville Sea and Sky Spectacular.
Mr. Hanson stated Atlantic Beach has worked with the other beach cities, Jacksonville
and the Navy under an agreement each year so they know who is responsible for what
and stated this is asking for approval of the same agreement as in the past. Theresa
O'Donnell, Director of Special Events for the City of Jacksonville, explained the Sea
and Sky Spectacular is the first weekend in November, following the Florida/Georgia
game weekend.
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Commissioner Waters expressed his appreciation to Ms. O'Donnell for her dedication
to and hard work on this event.
Motion: Authorize Mavor Wolfson to ezecute the air show agreement on behalf of
Atlantic Beach
Moved by Borno, seconded by Waters
Commissioner Fletcher stated he will not be voting for this because the Air Show is a
part of the armed forces, and while he recognizes this is a military community, he is
morally and politically opposed to war in Iraq.
Votes:
Aye: 4 -Borno, Simmons, Waters, Wolfson
Nay: 1-Fletcher
MOTION CARRIED
Approval of Minutes 2. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting on
August 13, 2007.
Motion: Approve the minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting on
August 13, 2007, as written.
Moved by Waters, seconded by Fletcher.
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Borno, Fletcher, Simmons, Wolfson
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Following approval of the minutes, Mayor Wolfson re-opened the Courtesy of the
Floor to Visitors.
Pat Pillmore, 995 Camelia Street, expressed her concern over the Atlantic Blvd.
overpass stating the neighborhood meetings for insight and planning did not include
other users of Atlantic Blvd. She stated the cities of Atlantic Beach and Neptune
Beach, who use Atlantic Blvd. almost exclusively, did not have the opportunity to give
input on the citizen planning.
Dorothy Kerber, 365 First Street, expressed her thanks for the $45,000 being taken
out of the art account and put back into the general fund and stated she was pleased
with the Beaches Leader article listing the items that would be out of the budget and
those that would be left in. Mayor Wolfson explained to Mrs. Kerber and the audience
the article in the Beaches Leader was misleading. He stated what the article did not say
was that this Commission cut the budget for 2008 by $622,000. The Mayor explained
they also pushed the money for the public safety building back, which is an additional
$6,000,000 that was removed from the budget, so they could get an understanding of
what is going to happen in January. He also explained that the Commission kept the
tax millage levy at the same rate. He stated this benefits the citizens because the
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millage is tax deductible, unlike the fees Jacksonville will impose that are not tax
deductible. He stated Atlantic Beach did the best they could to protect its citizens
financially and also cut the budget by the mandate of the state, which was not in the
Beaches Leader article.
Miehael Hoffmann, 176 Camelia Street. Mayor Wolfson cautioned Mr. Hoffman
that he did not want to get into personal attacks on individuals and does not believe it is
necessary. He stated they could have some constructive dialogue back and forth but
would prefer not to see personal, attacks of anyone sitting at the dais. Mr. Hoffinan
stated he is opposed to public art and agrees with Mrs. Kerber. He also agreed with
Commissioner Fletcher who is not in favor of funding the Sea and Air Show. He stated
he believes this is a waste of the taxpayers' money and a waste of the nation's resources
and stated this show is a way of building an unconscious militarism in this country and
believes that is bad. He then expressed he was sorry he did not stay until the end of the
last meeting and stated he should have the right to say anything he wants at the podium
and disagrees with the allegations that anything he said could have been threatening.
He stated he has the right to criticize and has the right to criticize city employees, in
particulaz. Mr. Hoffman then read from emails he sent to a Commissioner regazding an
azborist and the response he received and gave copies to the City Clerk. Mayor
Wolfson stated he did go to Mr. Hoffman's neighborhood last week and will come back
this week and will call Mr. Hoffman when he does.
Ray Coleman, 438 Inland Way, encouraged the Commission to release the funds that
were budgeted for art in public places in 2003 and 2004. He stated the money that has
been earmarked for this project comes from the bed tax. He stated they are asking for
the Commission to release to the Atlantic Beach Public Arts Commission the money
they have already approved. He expressed that when that money was approved it set in
motion fund raising activities and Art Graham with the City of Jacksonville has
donated from his discretionary funds the sum of $50,000 in matching funds, which was
the Commission's requirement. Mr. Coleman stated we all know it is a tight budget
this year, but this is money that has been allocated previously. He stated the model has
been made, it is beautiful, and there is no question that it would benefit the community.
Mayor Wolfson stated this issue will be discussed later in the agenda and suggested Mr.
Coleman stay for that discussion.
Jonathan Daugherty, 830 Hibiscus Street, agreed with Commissioner Fletcher
regazding the Land and Sea, stating it is a propaganda piece far the military. He also
stated he believes the government has no business sponsoring art.
Carolyn Woods, 303 6`e Street, responding to comment made by Pat Pillmore about
Jacksonville's planning sessions not including the beaches, stated she saw
Jacksonville's Districting Map on the city web site and the beaches are not represented.
She believes this should be addressed because it is causing problems with issues like
Atlantic Blvd. and the Moody project. Mayor Wolfson requested the City Manager
check into this and report back to the Commission at the next meeting.
No one else from the audience spoke so the Mayor closed the Courtesy of the Floor to
Visitors.
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Unfinished Business 3. Unfinished Business from Previous Meeting
from Previous A. City Manager's Follow-up Report.
Meeting None.
Consent Agenda 4. 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.
A. Acknowledge receipt of Monthly Financial Reports and Utility Sales for July
2007.
B. Extend the Electrical Troubleshooting and Repair contract (Bid No. 0506-15)
for one additional year to Brooks & Limbaugh Electric Co., Inc. at the contract
pnces.
C. Authorize the City's annual contractor, Gruhn May, Inc. to re-line the Gavagan
Lift Station wetwell for a total of $36,700.
Motion: Aparove Consent Agenda as read.
Moved by Simmons, seconded by Borno and Fletcher
Votes:
Aye: 5 - Borno, Fletcher, Simmons, Waters, Wolfson
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Committee Reports 5. Committee Reports
None.
Action on Resolutions 6. Action on Resolutions
None.
Action on Ordinances 7. Action on Ordinances
A. Ordinance No. 33-07-13, Public Hearing and Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
CALLING FOR A REFERENDUM TO AMEND SECTIONS 14, 39, 40, 41
AND 43 OF THE CITY CHARTER TO ESTABLISH A NEW SCHEDULE
FOR CITY ELECTIONS, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Wolfson read the Ordinance by title only.
Mayor Wolfson opened the floor to the Public Hearing.
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No one from the audience spoke so the Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Motion: A~arove Ordwance No. 33-07-13 as read.
Moved by Borno, seconded by Simmons
Commissioner Borna explained this Ordinance is to adjust the Charter to put the
election dates and ratification of election results in sync with the request from the
Supervisor of Elections office. Mayor Wolfson further explained this is the City of
Atlantic Beach's effort to reply to a request by the Supervisor of Elections to bring our
election into line from a calendar perspective so they can properly count the absentee
ballots and announce properly without having to hold back the announcement in a close
election.
Votes:
Aye: 5 - Borno, Fletcher, Simmons, Waters, Wolfson
Nay: 0 -
MOTION CARRIED
B. Ordinance No. 58-07-32, Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE VI, DIVISION 4,
POLICE OFFICER RETIREMENT SYSTEM, TO PROVIDE THE LIMITED
OPPORTUNITY TO CHANGE A DESIGNATION OF BENEFICIARY
BOTH PRE AND POST RETIREMENT; PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY
TO PURCHASE CREDITED SERVICE FOR PRIOR MILITARY AND
POLICE OFFICER EMPLOYMENT ON PAYMENT OF FULL ACTUARIAL
COST BY THE EMPLOYEE; PROVIDE PROVISION FOR ADJUSTMENT
TO NORMAL RETIREMENT BENEFIT IN THE EVENT DESIGNATED
BENEFICIARY PREDECEASES THE EMPLOYEE; PROVIDE INCREASES
IN EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION RATE; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Wolfson read the Ordinance by title only, correcting "Acturial" to "Actuarial".
Motion: Aoarove Ordinance No. 58-07-32 as read with correction.
Moved by Borno, seconded by Fletcher
Commissioner Borno explained this Ordinance increases the contributions of the Police
Officer Retirement System from 1 % to 4.815%, allows a retiree who has selected a
survivar benefit to receive the normal straight life benefit if the survivor dies before the
member, includes purchase of credit service at the full actuarial cost for years worked
in other agencies, and allows the retiree to change the beneficiary after retirement up to
two times.
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Votes:
Aye: 5 -Borno, Fletcher, Simmons, Waters, Wolfson
Nay: 0 -
MOTION CARRIED
Miscellaneous $. Miscellaneous Business
Business (Item 8A was taken out of sequence and acted on earlier in the meeting.)
B. Request from Atlantic Beach Public Arts Commission, Inc. to release $45,000
for art.
Mr. Hanson summarized the letter from Tracie Parsons requesting the money that is
budgeted in the current year budget be released for the public art project. He stated
there is $45,000 in the current year's budget that has not been spent and it requires the
City Commission's final sign-off before it can be released.
Motion: Auprove request from Atlantic Beach Public Arts Commission to release
the $45,000 for art
Moved by Waters, seconded by Borno
Commissioner Waters expressed his support stating this is a community that is filled
with artists on both sides of Mayport Road. He stated the money comes out of a type of
tax that is designed to improve the city's parks with art to make it attractive to tourism.
He stated this is practically the only thing the money can be spent on. He believes the
Commission has had plenty of time to review this and Art Cnaham has donated $50,000
as their matching funds and he cannot see that it's in the best interest of Atlantic Beach
to slap a friend of the city like Art Crraham in the face with this matter. He stated razely
do we refuse when it is a 50/50 match and he believes everything about this project is
right and should be approved.
Commissioner Borno agreed with Commissioner Waters stating Commissions in the
past and currently have encouraged this SOlc3 orgatuzation beautification committee to
exist in the City of Atlantic Beach and be a guide and provide information to the
Commission. He stated they have worked on this project for three years and he
believes the commission is remiss not to take serious consideration of the
recommendation to continue with this project.
Commissioner Simmons stated she has always been opposed to this project and still is.
She stated she has a Bachelor's degree in Art and is not opposed to art, but she believes
in a community of this size, with the diversity of people and incomes, that we cannot
afford to spend that kind of money.
Commissioner Fletcher stated he is opposed to it.
Mayor Wolfson questioned whether anyone has read the agreement between Atlantic
Beach Public Arts Commission and the City of Jacksonville and if they have any
concerns about it. Discussion ensued regarding the agreement between ABPAC and
the City of Jacksonville.
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At the request of Mayor Wolfson, Mr. Hanson explained the $45,000 is in the current
year's budget in the convention development tax fund and was carried over by the
Commission at the request of Paul Parsons and his committee last year because it had
been existing in the previous year's budget. It was directed at that time, before any
money was spent, to have a final report made to the City Commission about funding.
Mayor Wolfson questioned whether the $45,000 has been earmarked for any other use
since it was set aside. Mr. Hanson stated no.
Mayor Wolfson asked how this site was selected. Mr. Coleman explained that Atlantic
Beach Cultural Arts and Recreation Committee canvassed potential locations and came
up with five ranked locations, which were presented to the previous Commission. Mr.
Coleman stated the current site was the top ranked location. Mr. Hanson clarified that
he did not recall the question of multiple sites was ever brought to the Commission; he
believes it was the recommendation of the art committee. Mr. Coleman stated there
was a Power Point presentation and the consensus at the end was this was the ideal spot
for an initial project, which was a recommendation from the Cultural Arts and
Recreation Committee.
Mayor Wolfson asked Mr. Hanson if this vote fails tonight will this money roll over
and be available next year. Mr. Hanson stated unless it is encumbered it will not carry
into next year's budget and will no longer be designated for public art, unless it is
carried over in some fashion or the Commission does something else.
Commissioner Borno stated although the initial request was made to the previous
Commission, should this Commission carry forward and honor agreements that the
previous Commission put a committee on, with the carrot hanging out there, or does
this Commission deny it, saying they were not involved in the initial request. He stated
it is this year's budget money and he agreed if they don't approve it, it does not tie to
next year. He stated they have made their decisions all month on what they have to do
for next year.
Commissioner Waters stated he hates to see the Commission play Chicken Little, since
the sky has not yet fallen. He stated the budget this year and the past years are budgets
that we have approved. He stated this will be disappointing a large number of citizens
and this whole stream of logic and thought is the result of the Commission and of the
committees that the Commission appoints and the Commission needs to put some trust
in them. He believes this is a bargain for a beautiful piece of art and we are only
paying for half of it.
Mayor Wolfson stated after hearing the discussion tonight, he would like the
documents to be put in order and the City of Atlantic Beach becomes a party to the
contract with the City of Jacksonville and not the Public Arts Commission. He stated
the application is not complete and he will nat vote in favor of this until it is complete
and the Commission can look at a document that makes sense for the City. Mayor
Wolfson stated it should be deferred and brought back in a final form.
Waters withdrew his motion, Borno withdrew his second.
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Motion: Defer until documents are nut in nroner order
Moved by Borno, Seconded by Fletcher
Votes:
Aye: 5 - Borno, Fletcher, Simmons, Waters, Wolfson
Nay: 0 -
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Wolfson directed the City Manager to work with the City Attorney to fmalize
the documents to be brought to the Commission so the City of Atlantic Beach and its
taxpayers are duly protected.
Mr. Coleman was asked to present the original slide show at the next meeting and to
contact the City Manager or City Clerk to determine what paperwork he needs to
provide.
City Manager 9. City Manager
A. City Manager's Report
Mr. Hanson summarized his report, which has been made a part of the minutes as
Attachment A, including TMDL Regulations and the Palms Apartments. Mayor
Wolfson asked that it be marked on the calendar to assure the construction drawings for
the former Palms Apartments are submitted to the City fvr approval within the
timeframe promised. Commissioner Simmons stated she has had citizens ask her fairly
regularly what is going to happen to that place on Mayport Road, stating it is a blight to
our community that will affect property values.
Mr. Hanson also reported an emergency purchase order in the amount of $18,720 was
issued to fix a broken sludge transfer pump at one of the wastewater plants.
Reports/Requests 10. Reports and/or requests from City Commissioners and City Attorney
City Commissioners A. Request for the Tree Ordinance to be discussed at the September Workshop.
City Attorney
Commissioner Fletcher raised the Tree Ordinance issue and, after discussion, it was the
majority decision of the Commission to discuss the Tree Ordinance at the September 11
workshop.
B. Discussion on the Joint Agreement with Neptune Beach.
Mayor Wolfson summarized the Joint Agreement and, after discussion, it was the
consensus of the Commission to discuss the Joint Agreement at the September 11
workshop.
Commissioner Borno
• Thanked City Manager and staff for the update on implementation of
residential development standards.
• Pointed out there is a Florida Down Home Democracy group out of New
Smyrna Beach wanting to vote on every amendment, which needs to be
watched because that would mean everything would go to referendum.
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• Kernan Overpass public hearing is set for City Council meeting at 5:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, August 28. He stated he will go to the meeting to reiterate the facts
that this is part of the Better Jacksonville Plan and DOT. Mayor Wolfson
asked if the City of Jacksonville's position is to do away with the overpass.
Commissioner Borno stated it is to do away with the overpass and go to the
alternate, which FDOT is on record as saying is not the way to go. Mayor
Wolfson asked the City Manager if the City of Atlantic Beach is engaged in
this process. Mr. Hanson stated we have not sent anything to Jacksonville
since the last time it came up. Mr. Hanson stated he was just made aware of
this but doesn't have any new information other than it is coming up again with
a new councilmember. Mayor Wolfson stated the Commission needs to send a
message to Jacksonville again that our position has not changed and asked for a
motion so Commissioner Borno could speak on behalf of the Commission.
Motion: Allow Commissioner Borno to speak on behalf of the Commission at the
Jacksonville City Council meetine on August 28. regarding unanimous position on
the Kernan Overages.
Moved by Simmons, seconded by Fletcher
Votes:
Aye: S - Borno, Fletcher, Simmons, Waters, Wolfson
Nay: 0 -
MOTION CARRIED
• Stated he was sorry Mr. Hoffman had left, because a little bit of misinformation
was presented tonight regarding the air show. Commissioner Borno stated it is
not put on by the military, it is an event by the City of Jacksonville, which just
happens to be at the beaches every two years. He stated the military willingly
joins in and provides certain units to participate. Also, he stated the other
conversations regarding being against or for whatever is going on in Iraq are
immaterial to the issue of an air show and inappropriate in an open forum. He
stated we need to deal with these things on an upfront basis on what they are,
which is strictly just an air show event. Commissioner Borno stated he spent a
lot of years in the military, and there are other people in the audience who did
also, so that we have the safety of a strong military. He is very proud he was in
the military and stated everybody chooses what they want to do for a living.
Commissioner Waters
• Reminded Mayor Wolfson about the upcoming reception for the volunteers
stating he is the only person who has not responded. Mayor Wolfson stated he
will be there.
• Also reminded everyone of the Luau that supports the Beaches Resource
Center and BEAM is coming up and if you buy your tickets ahead of time they
are $30.00 and $45.00 at the door. Mayor Wolfson stated it will be held on
September 15 at the Lemon Bar.
Mayor Wolfson
• Commended City Manager, Department Heads and staff for reducing the
budget.
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• Pertaining to the Sunshine violations (Jacksonville City Council), an article
mentioned there are four significant investigations by the grand jury one of
which is the Moody Shipyard.
Adjournment There being no further discussion, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:05 pm.
Donald M. Wolfson, Mayor/Presiding Officer
ATTEST:
Donna L. Bussey, CMC
City Clerk
AGENDA TTEM # 4A
ATTACHMENT A AUGUST 27, Zoos
August 20, 2007
MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Mayor
and Members of the Commission
FROM: Jim Hanso
Cr
SUBJECT: City M is Report
TNIDL Regulations; An amendment to proposed grant stipulations relating to the construction
of wastewater facilities was approved by the TMDL Executive Committee at a meeting on
Thursday, August 16s' that may benefit the City of Atlantic Beach. It was reported in a recent
budget workshop that it may be better to turn down State grant funding because of some
conditions proposed. Specifically, state regulators had proposed a provision that would not
allow any credits for excess reduction for nitrogen from the river to be used to offset required
nitrogen reductions from other wastewater or stormwater discharges. Atlantic Beach officials
have been planning to upgrade the larger of ~e City's two wastewater plants to advanced
wastewater treatment (AWT) standards which would go beyond the required nitrogen limits for
the TMDL restrictions. The plan was for these additional reductions to be used in place of
nitrogen reductions that would be required in the City's second and smaller wastewater plant.
However, if acceptance of a state grant would disallow the use of those credits, then additional
construction would be needed at the second wastewater plant.
The action by the TMDL Executive Committee on August 16a` will allow the internal trading of
credits. Tire rennarining restrictions specify that, if the credits are to be "sold" to other
governmental entities, then the receiving city (Atlantic Beach) could not make a profit out of the
sale.
This grant change does not apply to reuse grants, although Atlantic Beach officials are having a
separate discussion with Water Management District employees to try to get this amended also.
At this time, Atlantic Beach has not received any commitment from the State for future grant
funding for wastewater plant expansions. However, this change in grant stipulations could have
a significant effect on Atlantic Beach's future costs if a grant is received. The City of
Jacksonville Beach currently has a commitment from the State for grant funds totaling
$6,000,000.
Palms Apartments; Several City Commissioners recently questioned if the current conditions at
the Palms Apartments on Mayport Rd. violated City standards. Staff inspected the complex on
August 20s` and a report was issued by Alex Sherrer (copy attached). In summary, while there
AGENDA ITEM # 9A
AUGUST 27, 2007
are several violations, they can be easily corrected and the owner has been cited. The remaining
wails from the previous deazolation do not violate the City Code. Staff is investigating whether
other Florida cities regulate similar situations to see if Atlantic Beach should strengthen the
Code. In the meantime, Glenn Trotter, a representative of the Palms owner, has provided a letter
indicating that plans for the reconstruction of the buildings will be submitted for permitting
within the next couple of weeks. A copy of his letter of Augvst 14a` is attached.
AGENDA Pf EM # 9A
AUGUST 27, 2007
Memo
Ta Jim Hanson, City Manager
Fron~Alex Sherrer, Code Enforcement Officer
CC: David Thompson, Public Safety Director
David Hufsbetler, Bu'ding Official
Datise 8/20/2007
R+x Palms ApartrneMs Survey
A general survey oaf the properly oornrnonly referred tD as the Pakns Apartments eras
conducted today. The patfiapants of this surrney were Pubnc Safety Director David
Thompson, ~ Offiael David Ht~stetler, Owner's Repr+esentatiae Glen Trotter and
The foiow~g salty issues /violations were observed:
1. Von exceeded permitted height,
2. Two small openings in the perimeter fenang
3. Pile of Construction Debris
4. Two open pits
5. Two mirror spots of stagnant water.
s. Urwecured Laundry Binding
Nk. Tootter wnl be d~+ected th corned the aforementioned deficiencies wiihln 2 weeks; weed
aib~rnerrt was ah~eady in process at time of stuv~ey. FurCherrnone Nk. Totter was dinecbed to
provide information regarding thestatus / pNans of the properiy
On the posr'E'nre side, we could find no evidence of Mermin, human habtiation, or regal
sfiorage, and while the ex~ing strtxtures are unsightly, the Butidir~ OPfiaal has determined
they are sound. Options g the stag afi the existing ~d any future
similarities is being rid to correct / present such a bled condition from eve
egg ~~-
AGENDA frEM q 9A
AUGUST 27, 2007
August 14, 2007
Ms. Sonya Doerr
Community Development Director
City of Atlantic Beach
800 Seminole Road
Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233-5445
Re: Former Palms Apartments located at 3952 Mayport Road ~ Atlantic Boulevard
Project Status
Dear Ms. Doerr:
Please accept this letter on behalf of 3952 Mayport Road, LLC, recent owners of the former Palms
Apartments complex, to update the Planning & Development Department and the City of Atlantic Beach
as to the current and planned status of the property.
Architectural construction drawings have been in progress, and are anticipated to be completed for
submittal into the City within two to four weeks for approvals. the plans depict maintaining the existing
25 concrete block buildings on site; adding additions! bathrooms to individual units; reconfiguring
interior layouts of units; engineering far new HVAC, electrical, and plumbing of all units. New code-
approved windows and doors are planned, together with newly engineered roofs.
Updated landscaping plans are also integral to the working drawings. A Security entrance gate and
fencing has been designed for installation.
The owners wit{ commence construction upon plan and permit approvals. The project is contemplated
to be constructed in stages pending velocity of sales.
3952 Mayport Road, LLC looks forward to constructing and delivering an outstanding residentla{ project
designed to meet the needs of the residents of Atlantic Beach.
Please contact me should you have questions regarding this exciting project.
Sincerely,
~~~/7E~
Glen Trotter
Representa#1ve for 3952 Mayport Road, LLC
Phone: (904) 241-1922