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Special Called Meeting and Workshop 10-28-13CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION AGENDA OCTOBER 28, 2013 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING AT 6:30 PM and WORKSHOP IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING SPECIAL CALLED MEETING for DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS ON NOVEMBER 12, 2013 COMMISSION MEETING Special Called Meeting: Call to order. 1. Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors 2. RESOLUTION NO. 13-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DESIGNATE STATE ROAD Al IN ATLANTIC BEACH, DUVAL AND NASSAU COUNTIES AS A FLORIDA SCENIC HIGHWAY 3. Public Hearing on UBEX -13- 00100071, 57 West 9th Street. Request for use -by- exception as permitted by Section 24- 111(c)(6), to allow the sale of electric vehicle, including street legal golf carts, to be located on a property within the Commercial General (CG) zoning district at 57 West 9th Street. 4. ORDINANCE NO. 75-13-19, Public Hearing and Final Reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 21 TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLES ARTICLE II STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING TO RENAME PARKING MORE THAN SEVENTY -TWO HOURS PROHIBITED TO PARKING IN THE RIGHT OF WAY WITH REVISED REQUIREMENTS AND TO PROVIDE A FINE STRUCTURE FOR VIOLATING THAT SECTION AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 5. Crosswalk on Seminole Road at David Street. (Mayor Borno) 6. Board Member Review Committee recommendations for appointments to the Police Officers' Pension Board of Trustees and the Community Development Board. (Commissioner Daugherty) 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 Chambers. 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. 1 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 by 5:00 PM, Friday, October 25, 2013. WORKSHOP: Call to order. *Discussion of Agenda Items on November 12, 2013 Commission Meeting: 1. A. Approve the minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting of October 14, 2013. B. Approve the minutes of the Special Called Commission Meeting of September 23, 2013. C. Approve the minutes of the Commission Workshop of September 23, 2013. D. Approve the minutes of the Town Hall Meeting of October 19, 2013. 2. Courtesy of Floor to Visitors 3. Unfinished Business from Previous Meetings A. City Manager's Follow -up Report. 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 the Financial Report, Building Department Monthly Activity Report, List of New Business Taxes and Utility Sales Report for September 2013. B. Reject all bids for East Coast Drive Drainage and Streetscape Improvements (Bid No. 1213 -08). C. Extend the annual contracts for environmental laboratory services (RFP 10 -08) for one additional year to Columbia Analytical Services, Environmental Conservation Laboratories, and Advanced Environmental Laboratories, Inc. at the current contract prices. D. Extend the contract for Orthophosphate (Bid No. 1011 -05) for one additional year to Carus Phosphates, Inc. at the current contract prices, effective December 1, 2013. E. Extend the contract for Polymer (Bid No. 1011 -03) for one additional year to Fort Bend Services, Inc. at the current contract prices, effective December 1, 2013. F. Award the contract for beach cleaning services to Beachcombers North, Inc. (Bid No. 1213 -13) in the amount of $32,916.00 for one year, from November 1, 2013 through October 31, 2014 and authorize City Manager to sign the new contract. G. Award a contract to J. Collins Engineering Associates, LLC for completing the Professional Engineering Services for Power Systems and Arc Flash Studies for Water Treatment Plant Nos. 1 — 4 (RFP 13 -03) in the amount of $53,975 and authorize the City Manager to sign the contract. 5. Committee Reports None. 2 6. Action on Resolutions None. 7. Action on Ordinances None. 8. Miscellaneous Business A. Renewal of employee benefit insurance policies (health, dental, disability, etc.) (City Manager) B. Approval of Special Magistrate for Dangerous Dogs. (City Manager) (Note: Interviews are scheduled for October 23, 2013 and report with recommendation will be sent to the City Commission prior to the Workshop.) 9. City Manager A. City Manager's Report. 10. Reports and /or requests from City Commissioners and City Attorney Adjournment of Retiring Commission Oath of Office for New Commission • James (Jimmy) Hill - Commissioner Seat 4 • Jonathan Daugherty - Commissioner Seat 5 • Carolyn Woods - Mayor - Commissioner Seat 1 Call to Order of New Commission 11. Recognition of Outgoing Commissioners A. RESOLUTION NO. 13 -13 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, HONORING MAYOR LOUIS "MIKE" BORNO, JR. FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVICE. 12. Comments from Mayor and Commissioners A. Amend noise ordinance to prohibit lawn work before 9:00 a.m. on weekends. (Commissioner Mark) B. Project List. (Commissioner Mark) C. Report on Solid Waste Contract. (Commissioner Daugherty) D. Design for remodeling and expansion of Police Building (Mayor Woods) E. Discussion of possible moratorium on enforcement of restrictions for boat and trailer parking in front yards. (Comm. Daugherty) Adjourn *Formal action (if needed) will be taken at the Commission Meeting of November 12, 2013. 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 Chambers. 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 by 5:00 PM, Friday, October 25, 2013. 3 AGENDA ITEM # 2 OCTOBER 28, 2013 RESOLUTION NO. 13 -15 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DESIGNATE STATE ROAD A1A IN ATLANTIC BEACH, DUVAL AND NASSAU COUNTIES AS A FLORIDA SCENIC HIGHWAY WHEREAS, Section 335.093, Florida Statutes, authorizes the Florida Department of Transportation to designate public roads as scenic highways in recognition of their cultural, historic and scenic value; and WHEREAS, State Road Al A in Duval and Nassau Counties is a historically significant roadway, traversing land that has been occupied by humans for centuries and which includes relics of Henry Flagler's pioneering efforts to develop Florida as a tourist destination, historic evidence of early settlements, and beautiful and historic communities like Fernandina Beach and Mayport Village that remind us of our rich heritage; and WHEREAS, for most of its length, State Road A1A runs in close proximity to the scenic beauty of the Atlantic Ocean and its beaches and dunes, and it detours inland around Naval Station Mayport and the road crosses the St. Johns River via the Mayport Ferry and continues north through marshlands and parks and the natural beauty of Amelia Island; and WHEREAS, the portion of State Road A1A in St. Johns and Flagler Counties has been designated as the Scenic and Historic A1A Coastal Byway, allowing for an extension of an existing route; and WHEREAS, the City of Atlantic Beach desires the Florida Department of Transportation to designate State Road Al A from the St. Johns County line in the south through Nassau County in the north, as a Florida scenic highway in recognition of its outstanding scenic beauty and its link to the culture and history of an area with significant pre - Columbian civilization and the oldest point of European contact and settlement in the United States; and WHEREAS, the designation of State Road A1A as a state scenic highway, proposed to be named A1A Ocean Islands Trail, will assist in the promotion of tourism and cultural exploration in the Atlantic Beach area and will assist in marketing the City of Atlantic Beach and Northeast Florida as a premier destination for visitors and cultural explorers from around the nation and around the world. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of Atlantic Beach, Florida, that: Section 1. The City of Atlantic Beach hereby requests the Florida Department of Transportation to designate State Road A1A in Atlantic Beach and through Duval County and Nassau County as an official state scenic highway. The City of Atlantic Beach stands ready to provide information and assistance when necessary to complete the application and review process in furtherance of the designation. Section 2. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon signature by the Mayor of Atlantic Beach, Florida. ADOPTED by the City Commission of Atlantic Beach, Florida, this 12th day of November 2013. MIKE BORNO Mayor ATTEST: DONNA L. BARTLE, CMC City Clerk Approved as to form and correctness: ALAN C. JENSEN, ESQUIRE City Attorney AGENDA ITEM # 3 OCTOm 28, 2013 AGENDA ITEM NO. DATE: CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION MEETING STAFF REPORT AGENDA ITEM: Public I-Iearing for UBEX -13- 00100071 SUBMITTED 13Y: Michael Griffin, CBO, CFM Building and Zoning Director Jeremy Hubsch Redevelopment a d Zoning Coordinator DATE: October 18, 2013 STRATEGIC PLAN LINK.: Goal Number 7, Mayport Corridor. This goal is to build, encourage, and support a vibrant commercial corridor and strong residential neighborhoods along Mayport Road and adjoining neighborhoods. BACKGROUND: Request for a use -by- exception to allow for the sale of electric vehicles at a vacant site at the corner of Mayport Road and 9'1 Street West. The property is zoned Commercial General (CG). The applicants own an electric vehicle sales business that is currently located along Mayport Road in Jacksonville. They claim to do about 90% of sales online and serve a customer base that is primarily outside of North Florida. The applicants previously applied and were approved for a use -by- exception on a different piece of land they own, which is one block away from this proposed location.. After their original use -by- exception was approved, the applicants changed their mind and decided to open their business on a different parcel they own. This requires them to get a new use- by-exception. The new location fronts Mayport Road, thus requiring the applicants to meet Commercial Corridor standards for the new building they intend to construct. Additionally, they will have to meet all other development standards required by city codes. Details of the regulations specific to the site are listed in the attached CDB staff report. The Community Development Board considered this request along with comments from staff and the applicants at the October 15`1" meeting, and the Board recommended approval by a vote 01 6-0, finding the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan as well as Section 24 -63 and Section 24- 111(c) of the Land Development Regulations, BUDGET: None. RECOMMENDATION: Motion to approve as recommended by the Community Development Board. ATTACI-IMENTS: Draft minutes of the October 15, 2013 . Community Development Board meeting; copy of Community Development Board staff report; copy of UBEX -1 3- 00 1 00071 application. REVIEWED BY CITY MANQGft_, /t Draft l Minutes of the October 15, 2013 regular uteetitag of the Comunmttify Developtretil Boartel MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD October 15, 2013 AGENDA ITEM l 3 OCTOBER 2$.2013 1. CALL TO ORDER. - 6:00 pm Chair Brea Paul verified the presence of a quorum with the attendance of Jason Burgess, Kelly Elmore, Kirk Hansen, Patrick Stratton and Sylvia Simmons. The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm. Also present was Redevelopment and Zoning Coordinator; Jeremy Hubsch and Recording Secretary Jenny Walker. 2. ADOPTION OF MEETING MINUTES - August 20, 2013. Brea Paul called for a motion to approve the minutes of the August 20, 2013 regular meeting. Jason Burgess moved that minutes be approved as written. Kelly Elmore seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of 6 -0. 3. OLD BUSINESS. None. 4. NEW BUSINESS. A. UBEX -13- 00100071, 57 West 9th Street. Public hearing- Request for use -by- exception as permitted by Section 24- 111(c)(6), to allow the sale of electric vehicles, including street legal golf carts, to be located on a property within the Commercial General (CG) zoning district at 57 West 9th Street. Staff Report Jeremy Hubsch, Redevelopment and Zoning Coordinator gave a presentation about Use By Exception 13- 00100071. Mr. Hubsch noted UBEX and ZVAR is for the same applicant. Initial request was for a different lot and now they have changed their mind and they would like to get the same UBEX and ZVAR for a lot on corner of West 9th St. and Mayport Rd. This requires them to go through the entire process all over again. By relocating to this 9th St. location this should alleviate some of the traffic issues that we were concerned with on the other lot. The original site was bordering residential property, whereas this one will be bordering strictly commercial properties. The development standards for this site are max building height of 35 feet, the setbacks are 20 feet on the front, 10 feet on the side or the rear. They are required to do a landscape plan and a sign permit. And will have to meet the Commercial Corridor standards. It is an electrical Page 1 of4 Draft Minutes of the October 15, 2013 regular meeting of the Community Development Board AGENDA ITEM # 3 OCTOBER 28, 2013 vehicle sales business. 90% of their sales are online. They have limited traffic and limited visitors based on the nature of their business. One of the decisions you will need to make is whether or not you will want to revoke the original UBEX if this one is approved, it could remain and they could potentially build on the other site in the future. The applicants also want to be able to display some of the electric cars along Mayport Road. Applicant The applicant, Ms. Jackrel, spoke stating their business has grown Comment tremendously and they need a bigger building. She stated that they are good neighbors and keep their property's adequetely maintained. There is really no traffic flow with their type business. They only have 6 employees. They will be able to fit 2 more parking spaces on this new lot. They didn't want to display on 10th St because it isn't as lucrative a piece of property. If she is going on Mayport Road she doesn't want to be bound to not being able to put one or two carts displayed. It would be confined on their property and they would not have for sale signs on them, and be put away at night. Nothing else has changed except they will gain more space. No outside repairs. She asked that the board not take away the last UBEX. She cannot afford to build on that original property and this new lot at the same time. Eventually she would like to build a building on the original lot for storage with no foot traffic. Public Comment Board Discussion No one from the public came forward to comment on the request. Jason Burgess began the discussion stating he thinks the business is great, but he just can't find an exception for the parking. Hansen stated he does see the parking exception based on the nature of the business being mostly Internet they determined at the last meeting 4 to 1 that they didn't have to have the normal amount of parking spaces. Hansen also stated that the original UBEX expires 1 year after the date of approval. Mr. Elmore questioned if this UBEX in line with Mayport Overlay Corridor? Mr. Elmore also stated that we are issuing so many UBEX and Variances that we should either do away with the Mayport Overlay for aesthetics or should be taking these a bit more serious about what the aesthetics are going to be up and down Mayport Road. It was also discussed that outside display of merchandise is against our code so we cannot approve that. The outside display will be a Code Enforcement issue. Motion Mr. Hansen moved that the Community Development Board Page 2 of 4 Draft Minutes of the October 15, 2013 regular meeting of the Community Development Board AGENDA ITEM # 3 OCTOBER 28, 2013 recommend approval of the Use -by- exception (Application UBEX- 13- 00100071) to the City Commission, to allow the sale of electric vehicles, including street legal golf carts, to be located on a property within the Commercial General (CG) zoning district at 57 West 9th Street. Mr. Kelly Elmore seconded the motion and it passed, unanimously 6 -0. B. ZVAR -13- 00100073, 57 West 9th Street. Public Hearing — Request for variance from the provisions of Section 24- 161(h)(3), to reduce the required number of off street parking spaces from 23 to 13 on a property zoned CG at 57 West 9th Street. Staff Report Mr. Hubsch stated that this business is unique whereas they are mostly an online business and won't have much retail business so they are requesting to reduce the parking spaces from 23 to 13. Applicant Ms. Jackrel states that they need the bigger building to be able to Comment have a turning radius inside the building to move the electric vehicles around without having to take them outside. She stated that much of their building use is storage of the vehicles inside. Public No public comment. Comment Board Board member Hansen stated we have approved this previously Discussion and that says why wouldn't we approve it this time? Mr. Elmore discussed justifying the reduction of parking spaces by stating that half of their commercial space is "Industrial Use" then there is a much lighter parking requirement. Motion Mr. Hansen moved that the Community Development Board vote to approve ZVAR -13- 00100073, request for variance from the provisions of Section 24- 161(h)(3), to reduce the required number of off street parking spaces from 23 to 13 on a property zoned CG at 57 West 9th Street. Mr. Elmore seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of 4 -2. Brea Paul stated this is not addressing the outside display of vehicles, as it is not permitted by the code. Page 3 of 4 Draft Minutes of the October 15, 2013 regular meeting of the Comnurnity Development Board AGENDA ITEM # 3 OCTOBER 28, 2013 5. REPORTS. A. Boats and Trailers. Michael Griffin states that the City Commission has requested that the Community Development Board discuss the current ordinance for Boats and Trailers and see if it needs to be amended, strengthened or lessened. He did some investigation of surrounding jurisdictions and discussed their setbacks for boats and trailers. It was determined Atlantic Beach has a Tess restrictive code than most adjacent cities and Counties. Mr. Griffin showed photos of existing boats and trailers and explained the setback requirements. Mr. Michael Hampton, 651 Begonia St, is an 18 foot boat owner that spoke stating that he has spent thousands of dollars to fix up his property. He cannot get his boat on either side of his property because his lot is too small. He states he has been cited with threatening letters for a $250. a day fine. He thinks the code is good to control eyesores but his boat is not an eyesore. He would have to remove a tree on his property in order for him to park his boat legally. The board informed him he could remove the tree legally as long as he is not building in that spot. He stated his lot is too small and the city right of way takes up most of his front yard. Mr. Paul Gunsaulies, 780 Begonia St., a camper owner spoke stating he believes the city should make some exceptions to residents on that side of Mayport Rd regarding storage of boats and trailers. He stated that the residents on his street spoke to the Commissioners and Carolyn Woods was outraged about one of the residents not being allowed to have their boat parked there. Jonathan Dougherty suggested possibly to change the code to 15 feet off of the property line to 15 feet off of the street for setbacks. The board discussed revisions to the cities' boat and trailer ordinance and decided to table this item until the next meeting. The board would like to get the number of boat, trailer and recreation vehicle violations from Code Enforcement to discuss at the next meeting. The board would also like additional samples of the violations, and a map showing the setbacks in Atlantic Beach be provided at the next meeting. 6. ADJOURNMENT - : 7:41 PM Brea Paul, Chair Attest Page 4 of 4 CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD STAFF REPORT AGENDA ITEM 4A CASE NO AGENDA ITEM # 3 OCTOBER 28, 2013 UBEX-13-00100071 Request for use-by-exception to allow for the sale of electric vehicles in a new building within the Commercial Genera! (CG) Zoning District LOCATION 57 9TH STREET WEST APPLICANT TED AND DEBRA IACKREL DATE OCTOBER 5, 2013 STAFF JEREMY HURSCH, REDEVELOPMENT AND ZONING COORDINATOR STAFF COMMENTS This Use -by- Exception is requested to allow for the sale of electric vehicles at a vacant site on 9th Street West, which is at the corner of Mayport Road and 9th Street West, The applicants currently operate an electric vehicle sales business called Moto Electric Vehicles at 2426 Mayport Road in Jacksonville. The applicants recently had a Use -By- Exception approved at a property on 10th Street West for the same use they are currently requesting. They have since decided that they would like to open a larger facility and are seeking to open at the proposed site instead of the original 10th Street site. However, they would like to retain their existing Use -By- Exception at the 10th Street property if they ever decide to expand their business. The proposed location at Mayport and 9tt, Street appears to be a more appropriate location than the previously approved 10th Street site. Some residents voiced concerns about traffic impacts that the business would bring to their neighborhood. 10th Street West is a relatively heavily traveled road, as it is the first left turn you can make from the Mayport flyover. The ingress /egress for the proposed location at 9th Street is closer to Mayport Road and is a less heavily traveled road than 10th Street. Additionally, the site at 10th Street directly borders a Habitat for Humanity residential project The proposed site at 9th Street does not border any residential. The applicants stated in the application package that the activities on site will be contained to the inside of the building and that a large majority of sales come from online business. This differs from the majority of automotive sales in the area which typically have inventory on display outside. Additionally, the products that the applicant sells appear to be of a higher quality and cost than the typical used car business along Mayport Road. Therefore, this proposed use does not appear to he comparable or similar to other automotive sales businesses along the Mayport Road corridor. If this proposed use was more similar to the existing used car dealers along Mayport Road, staff would emphatically recommend denial. However, given the uniqueness of the proposed business and the fact that there will be no outdoor sales; staff believes the proposed use is worth consideration. Comprehensive Plan AGENDA ITEM # 3 OCTOBER 28, 2013 Policy A.1.10.5 of the Comprehensive Plan states, "Along the Mayport Road corridor, the continuation and proliferation of light industrial uses, automotive sales and repair businesses and other more intensive commercial business activities shall be discouraged in favor of those businesses and uses that provide neighborhood serving retail products and services that generate daily activity and interaction between residents of the surrounding neighborhoods ". The proposed business sells products that can be highly desirable to residents of Atlantic Beach. In a relatively densely populated area, with a wide geographic range of community assets such as Beaches Town Center, the marsh, and the beach; an electric golf cart or low speed electric vehicle may be preferable to biking or the automobile. Staff believes this is particularly likely for the elderly residents of Fleet Landing, the golf club residents of Selva Marina, or residents of the many beachside or marshside communities throughout Atlantic Beach. Policy A.1.14.1 of the Comprehensive Plan states, "The city shall maintain an energy efficient land use pattern and shall continue to promote the use of transit and alternative methods of transportation that decrease reliance on the automobile ". Electric vehicles are energy efficient and better for the environment than those that use gas. Low speed electric vehicles and electric golf carts are also commonly used as alternative forms of transportation in an array of communities across the nation. One noteworthy example is The Villages in central Florida, where golf carts are the preferred method of transportation throughout the community and its commercial centers. Policy A.1.10.4 of the Comprehensive Plan states that, "retail and service uses that sustain neighborhoods, and encourage a more aesthetically pleasing and pedestrian friendly environment shall be encouraged ". As previously stated, the proposed use promotes a more pedestrian friendly environment that is less reliant on the automobile. Additionally, the applicants are proposing a pedestrian friendly building design that locates the building close to the street, has perimeter landscaping, and visually screens the parking area from Mayport Road. Development Standards If the use -by exception is approved, the proposed site plan will undergo an additional review from staff in regards to compliance with the Atlantic Beach Land Development Regulations. The proposed site is located less than 100 feet from the right -of -way of Mayport Road, and therefore will have to meet the commercial corridor development standards outlined in LDR section 24 -171. Below are development standards that will need to be met by the applicants: • Maximum building height of 35' • Impervious Surface Ratio (ISR) of 70% • Front setback of 20' or 10' if parking is on the side or rear of building, rear setback of 10', side yard setback of 10' where adjacent to residential. Otherwise a combined 15 total feet with five feet minimum on either side. • Per 24- 161.b.4, no sales or business activity can occur within parking areas. • Per 24- 161.k.2, all new development requires bicycle parking. • Commercial corridor development standards per 24 -171. This includes a section that says no metal clad, corrugated metal, plywood, or exposed concrete block are allowed as exterior finish materials. • A sign permit will be required. The site is allowed 1 square foot of display area for each linear foot of frontage, provided no such sign shall exceed 96 square feet or 8 feet in height, and 12 feet in width. 1 free standing sign for every 100' of frontage, up to 3 total signs. • A landscape plan is required. 10% of vehicular use area shall be landscaped; if storing vehicles for sale, at least 5% must be landscaped; a landscape area of not less than 10 square feet for each linear foot of street frontage, 50% of which shall be at least a five foot wide strip abutting the street right of way (except driveways), the remaining area shall be within 25' of the right of way; a durable opaque landscape screen along at least 75% of the street frontage, excluding driveways, must be 3' high for shrubs. Page 2 of 5 Subject Site and Surrounding Properties AGENDA ITEM # 3 OCTOBER 28, 2013 Figure 1. 58 104F' Street West and surrounding properties (Google Maps) Figure 2. 58 1041' Street West looking east Figure 3. 58 10th Street West looking west Page 3 of 5 AGENDA ITEM # 3 OCTOBER 28, 2013 SUGGESTED ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL The Community Development Board may consider a motion to recommend approval to the City Commission of a requested Use -by- Exception (File No. UBEX 13- 00100071) to allow for the sale of electric vehicles for property within the Commercial General (CG) Zoning District and located at 57 9th Street West provided: 1. Approval of this Use -by- Exception is consistentwith the intent of the Comprehensive Plan. 2. Approval of this Use -by- Exception is in compliance with the requirements of Section 24 -63, Zoning, Subdivision and Land Development Regulations. 3. The requested use is consistent with Section 24- 111(c) in that the proposed use is found to be consistent with the uses permitted in the CG zoning districts with respect to intensity of use, traffic impacts and compatibility with existing commercial uses and any nearby residential uses. 4. The requested use is consistent with the intended redevelopment of the Mayport Road corridor. If the Community Development Board does agree to recommend approval, staff suggests that the following conditions be placed on the approval: 1. No outside sales or outside placement of merchandise shall be allowed. 2. All of the development standards listed in this staff report and in the Land Development Regulations shall be incorporated into the design at construction plan approval. Page 4 of 5 AGENDA ITEM # 3 OCTOBER 28, 2013 SUGGESTED ACTION TO RECOMMEND DENIAL The Community Development Board may consider a motion to recommend denial to the City Commission of a requested Use -by- Exception to allow for the sale of electric vehicles for property within the Commercial General (CG) Zoning District and located at 57 West 9th Street provided: 1. Approval of this Use -by- Exception is not consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan. 2. Approval of this Use -by- Exception is not in compliance with the requirements of Section 24 -63, Zoning, Subdivision and Land Development Regulations. 3. The requested use is not consistent with Section 24- 111(c) in that the proposed use is found to be inconsistent with the uses permitted in the CG zoning districts with respect to intensity of use, traffic impacts and compatibility with existing commercial uses and any nearby residential uses. 4. The requested use is inconsistent with the intended redevelopment of the Mayport Road corridor. Page 5 of 5 AGENDA ITEM # 3 OCTOBER 28, 2013 APPLICATION FOR A USE -BY- EXCEPTION City of Atlantic Beach • 800 Seminole Road • Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233 -5445 Phone: (904) 247 -5826 • FAX (904) 247 -5845 • http: / /www.coab.us Date —I I, —1 3 File No. Receipt 1. Applicant's Name L T rr ii 2. Applicant's Address 3tU Ltti-1cr r}i'�' l -1 . 1lt`/ , FL -3 2 2, 2S 3. Property Location 5i- wesv- " I4h a t \ cvi h 6 4. Property Appraiser's Real Estate Number 1 1 01 11 11011 Block No. LC 0 Lot No. 1 -- a 5. Current Zoning Classification CC e° vii o )Col 1p re e yy e Plan Future Land Use designation 7. Requested Use -by- Exception Al ;'(-...% -nv-rI Uc' -S ' c• \ t 1.a r 3 = s1 1C 8. Size of Parcel t,.� L < iay).51 l 4 = aSbAt 2u 9. Utility Provider El tide Teia 10. Statement of facts and special reasons for the requested Use -by- Exception, which demonstrates compliance with Section 24 -63 of the City of Atlantic Beach Code of Ordinances, Zoning and Subdivision Regulations. Attach as Exhibit A. (The attached guide may be used if desired. Please address each item, as appropriate to this request.) 11. Provide all of the following information. (All information must be provided before an application is scheduled for any public hearing.) a. Site Plan showing the location of all structures, temporary and permanent, including setbacks, building height, number of stories and square footage, impervious surface area, and existing and /or proposed driveways. Identify any existing structures and uses. b. Proof of ownership (deed or certificate by lawyer or abstract company or title company that verifies record owner as above). If the applicant is not the owner, a letter of authorization from the owner(s) for applicant to represent the owner for all purposes related to this application must be provided. c. Survey and legal description of property sought to be rezoned. (Attach as Exhibit B.) d. Required number of copies. (Two (2) copies of all documents that are not larger than 11 x 17 inches in size, If plans or photographs, or color attachments are submitted, please provide eight (8) copies of these.) e. Application Fee ($250.00) I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IS CORRECT: Signature of owner(s) or authorized person if owner's authorization form is attached: Printed or typed name(s): V'' w Ci -' -' Signature(s): ADDRESS AND CONTACT IN +ORMATION OF PERSON TO RECEIVE ALL CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING THIS rf: APPLICATION Name: 0 ( ` C. -k,.2. I Mailin Address: 1 j G7' L{ ,eb c t j“. Phone 4�l --me FAX: 11 1) c)91 t "'� E -mail: Y i �C 111 !t AGENDA ITEM It 3 OCTOBER 28, 2013 EXHIBIT A The review of an application for a Use -by- Exception shall consider the following items. Please address each of the following as applicable to your specific application. 1. Ingress and egress to property and proposed Structures thereon with particular reference to vehicular and pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic flow and control and access in case of fire or catastrophe. \- it 8 tibrl ,,) i(� ecj -es 2. Parking and Loading Spaces, where required, with particular attention to the items in (1) above. "t) V 1'il (C r1 �' . n 4 'f ink . �5 %t) 4 it 1,- 11'lii r; C 1t, ., A d + ,,e,-) s • a,' � r- , tri(i, . r. CPc' (t n . ' Gi �/ l cenr... e•`) t° e, r)�� ( C pet- k-os ' c.L.i .�! n s e Con the- [7t,�n cr- .f re-Am �7 6..s ti r S . t 7S � r cfo.y.. ( R 6c Ies, Ctt'c bn I,e1e.) 3. The potential for any adverse impacts to adjoining properties and properties generally in the area resulting from excessive noise, glare and lighting, odor, traffic and similar characteristics of the Use -by- Exception being requested. . There L.� . "t 1 b -e r1.. ac it..* -' -ue , rrO 4p O C_ t° 4. Refuse, trash collection and service areas, with particular reference to items (1) and (2) above; I�Dt> c - - - 5 . Utilities, with reference to locations availability and compatibility; 6. If adjacent uses are different types of uses, describe type of screening and buffering that will be provided between your use and the adjacent use. Perk,- C' t (c c ci -e, ' ,c; 51-s elAii ; IXSe, 61 j . 6 7. Signs, if any, and proposed exterior lighting, with reference to glare, traffic safety, economic effects and compatibility and harmony with properties in the District; (See Signs and Advertising, Chapter 17.) SUc. rc( ,- . C rc, (ci ' t't2, t i -C-1--- •51 c n 461-, CQ n ,.Q. f b 00`1 n.j a.Qr",%J'e.col . 8. Required Yards and other Open Space. Show building setbacks and areas of open space on site plan. 9. General compatibility with adjacent properties and other property in the surrounding Zoning District as well as consistency with applicable provisions of the Comprehensive Plan. X1-11 Ck.G) Lice() r - p-vpe --i--i c_ S 4 t& Ut-Ce A Kc Cb rrnerc,e G..L ,, Other information you may wish to provide: AGENDA ITEM # 3 OCTOBER 28, 2013 Debra and Ted Jackrel 13707 Little Harbor Ct. Jacksonville, FL 32225 (904) 221 -7888 ourfamily2 @mindspring.com Mr. Jeremy Hubsch, Redevelopment and Zoning Coordinator City of Atlantic Beach 800 Seminole Road Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 (904) 247 -5817 jhubschcoab.us Property Location: 57 West 9th Street Atlantic Bch, FL Corner Mayport Road and W 9th Street (4) Lots: 170771 -0000 thru 170774 -0000 September 23, 2013 Dear Mr. Hubsch: Please submit the following statement of facts and special reasons for the requested USE- BY- EXCEPTION 1) Existing (4) lots had already been approved, back in approximately, 1998, as a parking lot, for our auto dealership. This property has been used for this purpose, consistently, up to and including the date of this letter. 2) As per your research, in order to improve upon this property location, the prior approvals cannot be grandfathered if any improvements to the property take place; therefore requiring another use -by exception application. 3) We would like to build a building on the existing (4) Tots as per the rendering sketch attached. Please be advised that this property will be used by our business: Moto Electric Vehicles, as has already been approved for the West 10th Street lots. We are seeking approval to change the location from our West 10th Street lots to these West 9th Street Tots, for the immediate construction of our new facility. Reasons: a) Originally, this property had a "potential' buyer, as we were attempting to sell this property. This deal has now fallen through, and thus is causing us hardship to retain this comer lot with no lease or sale in the near future. This is the major reason for the re- application to the West 9th Street property b) Basically the same neighborhood, so locals should not be upset with the change of location c) Building size can be increased by — 200 square feet d) Additional two parking spots will be created e) External Display area will now be usable f) Loading dock will not affect the incoming traffic off Mayport Road, as W9th Street does not have the break in the middle divider g) Adjoining properties are both commercial, as are Surrounding properties, across the street, which will make the neighborhood more user friendly. h) Entrance and Exits from the property will be on W 9th Street Please grant us the use- by exception so that we may commence final building plans and construction, and not delay the process. Thank you for expediting the scheduling for the next approval meeting. 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AI —�J „0-,ZOI 0 0 t 0 0 AGENDA ITEM # 4 OCTOBER 28, 2013 ORDINANCE NO. 75-13-19 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 21 TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLES ARTICLE II STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING TO RENAME PARKING MORE THAN SEVENTY -TWO HOURS PROHIBITED TO PARKING IN THE RIGHT OF WAY WITH REVISED REQUIREMENTS TO INCLUDE THE SPECIFIC LISTED STREETS AND TO PROVIDE A FINE STRUCTURE FOR VIOLATING THAT SECTION AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION ON BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA: SECTION 1. Sec 21 -23 of The Code of Ordinances of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, is hereby amended to read as follows: "Sec. 21 -23. Parking in the right -of -way. Parking in the right of way for short periods of time (not to exceed 8 hours) is permissible. Parking in the right -of -way is not intended to be a solution for limited driveway and /or garage parking. No person shall park in the right -of -way on the below listed streets on a regular basis at a residence, which is defined as 3 or more occasions in any seven (7) day period." Parking on the right -of -ways, as described in the two paragraphs directly above, shall be prohibited on the following streets and roadways: (1) East Coast Drive. (2) Ocean Boulevard. (3) Sherry Drive (South). (4) Seminole Road. (5) Plaza Drive (except for the 300 Block). (6) Royal Palms Drive. (7) Sailfish Drive. (8) Levy Road. (9) Dutton Island Road. (10) Donner Road. SECTION 2. Section 21 -38 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, is hereby amended to add a new subsection (i), to read as follows: "Sec. 21 -38. Schedule of fines. AGENDA ITEM # 4 OCTOBER 28, 2013 There is hereby established the following schedule of fines to be assessed in cases of parking violations occurring within the city: (a) Parking in prohibited areas ..... $50.00 (b) Parking within fifteen (15) feet of fire hydrant ..... $50.00 (c) Parking double ..... $50.00 (d) Obstructing traffic ..... $50.00 (e) Obstructing driveway $50.00 (f) Parking over time limit ..... $50.00 (g) Other improper parking ..... $50.00 (h) Illegal parking in designated ADA Accessibility parking spaces ..... $250.00 (i) Parking in the right -of -way: First offense..... $100.00 Second offense within 24 months of first offense ..... $150.00 Third offense within 24 months of first offense ..... $250.00 Fourth and subsequent offenses at any time ..... $500.00 SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its final passage and adoption. PASSED by the City Commission on first reading this 14th day of October, 2013. PASSED by the City Commission on second reading and final reading this day of , 2013. ATTEST: Donna L. Bartle, CMC City Clerk Approved as to form and correctness: Alan C. Jensen, Esquire City Attorney Mike Borno Mayor Ordinance 75 -13 -19 Page 2 of 2 MINUTES Board Member Review Committee Meeting October 17, 2013 Call to order AGENDA ITEM it 6 OCTOBER 28.2@ 13 CRAFT The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Jonathan Daugherty at 5 :10 pm. Those in attendance were Commissioner Jonathan Daugherty (Chairman); Members Jerry Johnson, Rita Pierce and Solomon Brotman; Police Officers' Pension Board of Trustees Chair Vic Gualillo; Community Development Board Chair Brea Paul; and Recording Secretary Nancy Bailey. Also in attendance were the liaisons for the Boards, Nelson Van Liere and Jeremy 11ubseh. Commissioner Daugheity explained the vacancies to address on the Police Officers' Pension Board of Trustees. Item 3 was taken out of se uence and acted on at this time. 3. Discuss current members on the Police Officers' Pension Board of Trustees, whose terms are expired /expiring and are interested in reappointment. A. William (Bill) Tomson (term expires 12/31/13) B. John Wolfel (term expired 10/11/13) Nelson Van Liere explained that both Mr. Tomson and Mr. Wolfel were interested in reappointment. Chair Vic Gualillo stated both members were very engaged in public pensions and were very valuable members of the Board. The Committee discussed their attendance records as well as their contributions to the Police Officers' Pension Board of Trustees. Item 2 was taken out of se • uence and acted on at this time. 2. Interview the new candidate (listed below) for consideration as a new member of the Police Officers' Pension Board of Trustees. A, Robert Liggero The Committee interviewed Mr. Liggero. Mr. Gualillo explained the purpose of the interview and an overview of the duties and responsibilities of the Police Officers' Pension Board of Trustees were explained. Mr. Liggero explained his personal accomplishments, experience, goals and interests in the community. The Committee asked questions of the candidate and offered the opportunity for him to ask questions and the Committee responded to those questions. The Committee also asked Mr, Liggero if he was interested in interviewing for the Community Development Board. He stated he was and they also interviewed him for this Board, explaining what the duties of the Board entailed. The Committee gave him the opportunity to ask the Committee questions and responded to those questions. Item 4 was taken out of sequence and acted on at this time. 4. Make recommendations on filling the two vacancies on the Police Officers' Pension Board of Trustees. AGENDA ITEM # 6 OCTOBER 28, 2013 Motion: Recommend reappointing Mr. Tomson and Mr. Wolfel to serve an additional term on the Police Officers' Pension Board of Trustees. Moved by Brotman , seconded by Johnson Motion carried unanimously 1. Approval of the minutes of the BMRC meeting of July 30, 2013. Motion: Approve minutes of the Board Member Review Committee meeting of July 30, 2013. Moved by Brotman, Seconded by Pierce Motion carried unanimously 2. Interview the new candidate (listed below) for consideration as a new member of the Police Officers' Pension Board of Trustees. This item was taken out of sequence and acted on earlier in the meeting. 3. Discuss current members on the Police Officers' Pension Board of Trustees, whose terms are expired/expiring and are interested in reappointment. This item was taken out of sequence and acted on earlier in the meeting. 4. Make recommendations on filling the two vacancies on the Police Officers' Pension Board of Trustees. This item was taken out of sequence and acted on earlier in the meeting. 5. Interview new candidate(s) (listed below) for consideration as new member(s) to the Community Development Board. A. Linda Lanier B. Mitchell Reeves The Committee interviewed Ms. Lanier and Mr. Reeves separately. Mr. Liggero was also interviewed for this Board during his interview for the Police Officers' Pension Board of Trustees. The purpose of the interview and an overview of the duties and responsibilities of the Community Development Board were explained to the candidates. Both candidates explained their personal accomplishments, experience, goals and interests in the community. The Committee asked questions and the candidates responded to those questions. The Committee offered the candidates the opportunity to ask questions and the Committee responded to those questions. 6. Discuss the current members on the Community Development Board (CDB) whose terms expire on 12/31/13 and are interested in reappointment. A. Kirk Hansen B. Patrick Stratton Jeremy Hubsch stated both current members are fantastic and he highly recommends them for reappointment. The Committee discussed their attendance record as well as their contributions to the Community Development Board. Minutes of the Board Member Review Committee Meeting on October 17, 2013 Page 2 of 3 AGENDA ITEM # 6 OCTOBER 28, 2013 7. Make recommendations on filling the three upcoming vacancies on the Community Development Board. Motion: Recommend reappointing Kirk Hansen and Patrick Stratton to serve an additional term on the Community Development Board beginning January 1, 2014. Moved by Pierce, Seconded by Brotman Motion carried unanimously Motion: Recommend appointing Linda Lanier to serve on the Community Development Board for a term beginning January 1, 2014. Moved by Pierce, Seconded by Brotman Motion carried unanimously Mr. Brotman asked to make an amendment to the motion. Amended Motion: When a vacancy comes up on the Board, do not interview; appoint Mitch Reeves to the vacancy. Moved by Brotman, Seconded by Daugherty Discussion ensued. Mr. Brotman withdrew his motion and Commissioner Daugherty withdrew his second. Adjournment There being no other business, the meeting adjourned at 6:22 pm. Jonathan Daugherty Chairman Minutes of the Board Member Review Committee Meeting on October 17, 2013 Page 3 of 3 LINDA M. LANIER 1768 PARK TERRACE WEST ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA 32233 904 - 246 -9678 904 .6 52 -3230 September 4, 2012 Donna Bartle, City Clerk City of Atlantic Beach 800 Seminole Road Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Dear Ms. Bartle, AGENDA ITEM # 6 OCTOBER 28, 2013 Received SEP - 5 2012 Office of City Clerk Attached, please find my application for membership in one of the city's boards. Please contact me if you need additional information about my qualifications. Thank you for our service to our beautiful city. Sincerely, Linda M. Lanier CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH BOARD /COMMITTEE MEMBER APPLICATION FORM AGENDA ITEM # 6 OCTOBER 28, 2013 Please check ('I) the box beside each Board or Committee that you are applying to serve on. If you check more than one, please rank your interest in each board / committee by order of priority. (A summary of each board/committee is available on page 2 of this form.) Code Enforcement Board _l_Community Development Board _Pension Board of Trustees Board Member Review Committee _2_ Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee DATE: _Sept. 4, 2012 APPLICANT'S NAME: Linda M. Lanier ADDRESS: 1768 Park Terrace West, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 DAYTIME PHONE: 904 -246 -9678 EVENING PHONE: _same E-MAIL ADDRESS: linda.m.lanier @gmail.com FAX: Please explain any employment experience, board/committee experience, and/or community volunteer experience relative to the board/committee applying for. Following a career in local nonprofit and county leadership (resume attached), I retired from my position as Executive Director of the Jacksonville Children's Commission in March of this year. I am currently working with a group of citizens to formally name our 37 mile long barrier island, "San Pablo Island ", as well as serving as a member of the Save the Ferry committee. However, I am devoted to civic life in our little community of Atlantic Beach as well as the development of a "sense of place" on our island. As a newly retired professional with boundless levels of energy and interest in our community, I'm eager to contribute to the further creation of a healthy, inclusive, vibrant place where businesses thrive, families have opportunity, children grow up safe and healthy and all of us have a better chance. Please provide a brief explanation of your interest or any special qualifications you have in this field and your reasons for wishing to be appointed to this board/committee. As the former executive director of a city department with a $60 million budget, I am familiar with local, state and federal funding issues. I also have a strong background in community and human services, especially services to children and poor populations. However, my skills are transferable to other community development projects, which is why I prioritized the Community Development Board. AGENDA ITEM # 6 OCTOBER 28, 2013 L1NAA M. ZANIER. 1.7-6R PAR K -1- ERRAC.E WEST ATLANTIC: - EACt-t, FL 32233 904-246 7967R 9O4 - 652 -3230 Iinda.m.lanier @xmaii.com Making a difference In the lives of underserved families and communities through more than forty years of direct service, management and leadership in nonprofit organizations and local government. Demonstrated commitment to strong neighborhoods and quality of life through extensive board and volunteer service. EXECUTIVE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE JACKSONVILLE CHILDREN'S COMMISSION, 2003 to 2012 Executive Director /CEO of autonomous body of the Executive Office of the City of Jacksonville, which is responsible for the local investment of $60 million in prevention and early intervention services for children. Reported to an appointed board of directors to implement their policies and priorities for children through grant making and services that deliver high quality care for children and families and accountability for elected officials and taxpayers. Services included child care tuition scholarships, family home visiting, early learning quality support, afterschool and summer programs, mental health, mentoring, nutrition, Jax Kids Book Club, professional training and programs for children who are homeless or who have special needs. Represented the commission to local, state and federal elected officials, poticymakers, researchers, nonprofit organizations, local and national funders, community coalitions, the media and the public. Showcased Jacksonville's unique strategy for public investment in children to national leaders and elected officials through organizations including the National League of Cities and the National Civic League. Retired in March 2012. SULZBACHER CENTER FOR THE HOMELESS, 1997 to 2003 Executive Director of a full service, 350 bed homeless shelter and medical clinic in downtown Jacksonville. Reported to a volunteer board of directors and responsible for high quality, compassionate delivery of services to homeless and medically indigent men, women and families with children including emergency shelter, case management, nutrition, mental health, primary health care, dental, employment, substance abuse treatment and transitional housing. Represented the center on local and state coalitions, and to the media and the public. Worked with local elected officials, federal Department of Health and Human Services, foundations, businesses and private donors to grow and maintain diverse funding of approximately $5 million annually. PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA, INC., 1991 to 1997 Executive Director of the local franchise of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Reported to a volunteer board of directors and responsible for the delivery of safe, high quality women's health and family planning services. Also responsible for community education and advocacy for safe access to women's health services and information about reproductive health. AGENDA ITEM # 6 OCTOBER 28, 2013 Linda M. Lanier Page 2 OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA, INC., 1986 to 1991, Director of Training and Education CHILDREN'S CRISIS CENTER, PERINATAL SUPPORT PROGRAM, 1984 to 1986, Community Resource Coordinator for child abuse prevention program PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF CINCINNATI, 1971 to 1980, Assistant Director of Training and Education EDUCATION University of Cincinnati, College of Education and Home Economics, 1971, Bachelor of Science McAuley High School, Cincinnati, Ohio AWARDS AND RECOGNITION Outstanding Servant Leader, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, 2010 Women of Distinction Award, Girl Scouts of Gateway Council, 2004 EVE Award for Employment, Florida Times Union, 2003 Women in Power Award, National Council of Jewish Women, 1995 Mary Nolan Award, National Organization for Women, Jacksonville Chapter, 1992 REPRESENTATIVE PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Children's Movement of Florida, Northeast Florida Regional Chair, 2011 to present Project Breakthrough, One Jax, trained at the Aspen Institute and a founding member of the project, 2008 to present Nemours BrightStart Dyslexia Initiative Advisory Board, member 2012 to present Hope Haven Children's Clinic Advisory Board, member 2012 to present Florida After School Network, founding board member since 2004 to present, current board chair Florida Children's Council, member 2003 to 2012, board chair 2011 to 2012 New Town Success Zone, founding member, 2007 to present Quality Education for All, The Community Foundation, member 2006 to present Learning to Finish Collaborative, Jacksonville Public Education Fund, 2008 to 2012