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33-Proposed Gate Service Station at 535 Atlantic BoulevardROGERSITOWERS ATTORNEYSAT LAW Via Hand Delivery Mayor Mitchell E. Reeves City of Atlantic Beach 800 Seminole Road Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 T. IL HAINLINE, JR. 1301 Rivecplace Boulevard • Suite 1500 Jacksonville,Florida 32207 904.346.5531 THainline@rtlaw.com December 1, 2015 904.398 . 3911 Main 904.396.0663 Fax www.rdaw.00m Re: Proposed Gate Service Station at 535 Atlantic Boulevard Dear Mayor Reeves: This firm represents Gate Petroleum in its efforts to redevelop the site at 535 Atlantic Boulevard as a service station. We are aware of presentations made by Barry Adeeb and others during the "Courtesy of the Floor" portion of the November 23, 2015 meeting of the City Commission. We wanted to write you at this time to state: (1) Many of the November 23 statements made by Mr. Adeeb and other speakers about Gate, its proposed use of the property, and the City's review of Gate's plans are false and without any basis in fact or law. (2) Gate is not removing Beach Diner from the property. Gate intends to honor the existing lease with Beach Diner and to co -exist with Beach Diner. Gate has submitted a plan to the City which includes the Beach Diner building and Code -required parking for Beach Diner. (3) Gate has retained Russ Ervin of Ervin, Lovett, and Miller, an architect who lives in Atlantic Beach and is well known in northeast Florida, to design the station. Like other stations which Gate has designed to fit in with local architecture, this station will have an Atlantic Beach look all its own. (4) Gate will comply with all applicable COAB Code requirements, including the increased landscaping requirements and lighting limitations recently adopted at the Nov. 9 meeting. (5) City agencies have reviewed the plans submitted by Gate for its proposed service station. Pursuant to the review process established in the COAB Code, the agencies have provided Gate with comments on those plans. Gate will respond to agency comments in a timely and complete manner within the context of the Code -established review process. Mayor Reeves December 1, 2015 Page 2 (6) The review process will ensure that Gate's proposed service station complies with all applicable COAB Code provisions, including those which are designed to protect the interests of the community and its citizens. Gate has conducted itself with transparency and professionalism throughout this process. We respect Beach Diner and have made every effort to accommodate its needs. It is unfortunate that Mr. Adeeb and others have taken to name-calling, wearing "Greedy Gate" t -shirts at previous meetings and making false statements about Gate over the internet and to the City Commission. Gate will not respond to such name-calling. Nor has Gate asked the more than 150 Gate employees who live in Atlantic Beach to attend City Commission meetings and speak against Mr. Adeeb or Beach Diner. We respect your time as commissioners and will continue to focus our efforts on responding to the agency comments as provided in the Code -established review process. Gate appreciates the City's thoroughness and professionalism in following the Code and its processes. Gate looks forward to completing the review process, opening its proposed station in Atlantic Beach, and becoming a fully participating corporate citizen of Atlantic Beach. cc: Nelson Van Liere, City Manager Jeremy Hubsch, Building and Zoning Director Rich Komando, City Attorney JAX\2007937 3 ROGERS (TOWERS ATTORNEYS AT LAW Via Hand Delivery Mr. Jimmy Hill Atlantic Beach City Commission 800 Seminole Road Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Dear Mr. Hill: T. R. HAINLINE, JR. 1301 Riverplace Boulevard • Suite 1500 Jacksonville, Florida 32207 904. 346.5531 THainline@rtlaw.com December 1, 2015 904.398.3911 Main 904.396.0663 Fax wwwsdaw.com Re: Proposed Gate Service Station at 535 Atlantic Boulevard This firm represents Gate Petroleum in its efforts to redevelop the site at 535 Atlantic Boulevard as a service station. We are aware of presentations made by Barry Adeeb and others during the "Courtesy of the Floor" portion of the November 23, 2015 meeting of the City Commission. We wanted to write you at this time to state: (1) Many of the November 23 statements made by Mr. Adeeb and other speakers about Gate, its proposed use of the property, and the City's review of Gate's plans are false and without any basis in fact or law. (2) Gate is not removing Beach Diner from the property. Gate intends to honor the existing lease with Beach Diner and to co -exist with Beach Diner. Gate has submitted a plan to the City which includes the Beach Diner building and Code -required parking for Beach Diner. (3) Gate has retained Russ Ervin of Ervin, Lovett, and Miller, an architect who lives in Atlantic Beach and is well known in northeast Florida, to design the station. Like other stations which Gate has designed to fit in with local architecture, this station will have an Atlantic Beach look all its own. (4) Gate will comply with all applicable COAB Code requirements, including the increased landscaping requirements and lighting limitations recently adopted at the Nov. 9 meeting. (5) City agencies have reviewed the plans submitted by Gate for its proposed service station. Pursuant to the review process established in the COAB Code, the agencies have provided Gate with comments on those plans. Gate will respond to agency comments in a timely and complete manner within the context of the Code -established review process. Mr. Jimmy Hill December 1, 2015 Page 2 (6) The review process will ensure that Gate's proposed service station complies with all applicable COAB Code provisions, including those which are designed to protect the interests of the community and its citizens. Gate has conducted itself with transparency and professionalism throughout this process. We respect Beach Diner and have made every effort to accommodate its needs. It is unfortunate that Mr. Adeeb and others have taken to name-calling, wearing "Greedy Gate" t -shirts at previous meetings and making false statements about Gate over the internet and to the City Commission. Gate will not respond to such name-calling. Nor has Gate asked the more than 150 Gate employees who live in Atlantic Beach to attend City Commission meetings and speak against Mr. Adeeb or Beach Diner. We respect your time as commissioners and will continue to focus our efforts on responding to the agency comments as provided in the Code -established review process. Gate appreciates the City's thoroughness and professionalism in following the Code and its processes. Gate looks forward to completing the review process, opening its proposed station in Atlantic Beach, and becoming a fully participating corporate citizen of Atlantic Beach. Very,�� �//i►w T.R. ' �� cc: Nelson Van Liere, City Manager Jeremy Hubsch, Building and Zoning Director Rich Komando, City Attorney JAM2007937 3 ROGERS (TOWERS ATTORNEYSAT LAW Via Hand Delivery Mr. John M. Stinson Atlantic Beach City Commission 800 Seminole Road Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 T. R. HAINUNE, JR. 1301 Rivecplace Boulevard • Suite 1500 Jacksonville, Florida 37107 904.346. 5531 THainline@cdaw_com December 1, 2015 904. 398 . 3911 Main 904.396.0663 Fax wwwstlawoom Re: Proposed Gate Service Station at 535 Atlantic Boulevard Dear Mr. Stinson: This firm represents Gate Petroleum in its efforts to redevelop the site at 535 Atlantic Boulevard as a service station. We are aware of presentations made by Barry Adeeb and others during the "Courtesy of the Floor" portion of the November 23, 2015 meeting of the City Commission. We wanted to write you at this time to state: (1) Many of the November 23 statements made by Mr. Adeeb and other speakers about Gate, its proposed use of the property, and the City's review of Gate's plans are false and without any basis in fact or law. (2) Gate is not removing Beach Diner from the property. Gate intends to honor the existing lease with Beach Diner and to co -exist with Beach Diner. Gate has submitted a plan to the City which includes the Beach Diner building and Code -required parking for Beach Diner. (3) Gate has retained Russ Ervin of Ervin, Lovett, and Miller, an architect who lives in Atlantic Beach and is well known in northeast Florida, to design the station. Like other stations which Gate has designed to fit in with local architecture, this station will have an Atlantic Beach look all its own. (4) Gate will comply with all applicable COAB Code requirements, including the increased landscaping requirements and lighting limitations recently adopted at the Nov. 9 meeting. (5) City agencies have reviewed the plans submitted by Gate for its proposed service station. Pursuant to the review process established in the COAB Code, the agencies have provided Gate with comments on those plans. Gate will respond to agency comments in a timely and complete manner within the context of the Code -established review process. Mr. John M. Stinson December 1, 2015 Page 2 (6) The review process will ensure that Gate's proposed service station complies with all applicable COAB Code provisions, including those which are designed to protect the interests of the community and its citizens. Gate has conducted itself with transparency and professionalism throughout this process. We respect Beach Diner and have made every effort to accommodate its needs. It is unfortunate that Mr. Adeeb and others have taken to name-calling, wearing "Greedy Gate" t -shirts at previous meetings and making false statements about Gate over the internet and to the City Commission. Gate will not respond to such name-calling. Nor has Gate asked the more than 150 Gate employees who live in Atlantic Beach to attend City Commission meetings and speak against Mr. Adeeb or Beach Diner. We respect your time as commissioners and will continue to focus our efforts on responding to the agency comments as provided in the Code -established review process. Gate appreciates the City's thoroughness and professionalism in following the Code and its processes. Gate looks forward to completing the review process, opening its proposed station in Atlantic Beach, and becoming a fully participating corporate citizen of Atlantic Beach. cc: Nelson Van Liere, City Manager Jeremy Hubsch, Building and Zoning Director Rich Komando, City Attorney JAX\2007937 3 ROGERS (TOWERS ATTORNEYS AT LAW Via Hand Delivery Ms. M. Blythe Waters Atlantic Beach City Commission 800 Seminole Road Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 T. It. HAINLINE, JR. 1301 Rivegplace Boulevard • Suite 1500 Jacksonville, Florida 37107 904.346.5531 THainline a(}� tlaw.com December 1, 2015 904.398.3911 Main 904.396.0663 Fax wwwstlawcom Re: Proposed Gate Service Station at 535 Atlantic Boulevard Dear Ms. Waters: This firm represents Gate Petroleum in its efforts to redevelop the site at 535 Atlantic Boulevard as a service station. We are aware of presentations made by Barry Adeeb and others during the "Courtesy of the Floor" portion of the November 23, 2015 meeting of the City Commission. We wanted to write you at this time to state: (1) Many of the November 23 statements made by Mr. Adeeb and other speakers about Gate, its proposed use of the property, and the City's review of Gate's plans are false and without any basis in fact or law. (2) Gate is not removing Beach Diner from the property. Gate intends to honor the existing lease with Beach Diner and to co -exist with Beach Diner. Gate has submitted a plan to the City which includes the Beach Diner building and Code -required parking for Beach Diner. (3) Gate has retained Russ Ervin of Ervin, Lovett, and Miller, an architect who lives in Atlantic Beach and is well known in northeast Florida, to design the station. Like other stations which Gate has designed to fit in with local architecture, this station will have an Atlantic Beach look all its own. (4) Gate will comply with all applicable COAB Code requirements, including the increased landscaping requirements and lighting limitations recently adopted at the Nov. 9 meeting. (5) City agencies have reviewed the plans submitted by Gate for its proposed service station. Pursuant to the review process established in the COAB Code, the agencies have provided Gate with comments on those plans. Gate will respond to agency comments in a timely and complete manner within the context of the Code -established review process. Ms. M. Blythe Waters December 1, 2015 Page 2 (6) The review process will ensure that Gate's proposed service station complies with all applicable COAB Code provisions, including those which are designed to protect the interests of the community and its citizens. Gate has conducted itself with transparency and professionalism throughout this process. We respect Beach Diner and have made every effort to accommodate its needs. It is unfortunate that Mr. Adeeb and others have taken to name-calling, wearing "Greedy Gate" t -shirts at previous meetings and making false statements about Gate over the internet and to the City Commission. Gate will not respond to such name-calling. Nor has Gate asked the more than 150 Gate employees who live in Atlantic Beach to attend City Commission meetings and speak against Mr. Adeeb or Beach Diner. We respect your time as commissioners and will continue to focus our efforts on responding to the agency comments as provided in the Code -established review process. Gate appreciates the City's thoroughness and professionalism in following the Code and its processes. Gate looks forward to completing the review process, opening its proposed station in Atlantic Beach, and becoming a fully participating corporate citizen of Atlantic Beach. cc: Nelson Van Liere, City Manager Jeremy Hubsch, Building and Zoning Director Rich Komando, City Attorney JAX12007937 3