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MINUTZ3 OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COM-
MISSION HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON THURSDAY, APRIL 8TH, 1965 AT
8 P.M.
Present:
George R. Olsen
Chas. R. Moore
Donald Goodling
Walter J. Parks, Jr.
John W. Weldon, Commissioners
and
Frank Thompson, City Attorney
Arthur J. Craig, City Manager
Adele S. Grage, City Clerk
This meeting was called for Public Hearing on an Ordinance Amend-
ing Zoning Ordinance #90-59-3 by changing the Zoning Map to show
that part of the Hotel Reservation occupied by the Atlantic Beach
Hotel and its accessory buildings and lands as Business A for the
(east) east portion and Residence C for the west portion instead of
Residence A as it now shows. Copy of Certified proof of publica-
tion of notice of this Public Hearing is attached to these minutes
and made a part thereof.
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor-Commissioner, Mr.Olsen.
The invocation was given by Commissioner Goodling.
Mr. Olsen stated the purpose of the Public Hearing and read in
full the Ordinance Amending Zon:.ng Ordinance #90-59-3. Mr. Olsen
u,.vised that there were maps available indicating the legal des-
ription of the property being considered for re-zoning. Mr. Olsen
then declared the meeting in session for Public Hearing.
Mr. George Ward presented an application to the Commission request-
ing that his property which is immediately adjacent to the Hotel
Reservation plot he rezoned to Residence C from Residence A. His
property is part of the original Hotel Reservation land, and would
make uniform zoning on the Residence C plot by squaring off the
southwest corner. Mr. Olsen advised that the request would be re-
ferred to the City Attorney and if in order the Attorney would pre-
pare an ordinance for consideration. Mr. Weldon moved that the
application be refers ed to City Attorney and if possible an Ordi-
nance be presented at the next meeting , seconded by Mr. Moore and
following discussion the question was put and the motion carried.
Those appearing against the re-zoning either in whole or in part
were Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Brown, George Pettway, Roy Nelson, Garland
Drake, Hiram Earles, Mrs. Norman Runyan, Thos. Shuff and others.
In answer to inquiry Mrs. Grage read the uses specified in the
Zoning Ordinance for Residence C and Business A. There was con-
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siderable discussion during which Mr. Nelson advised that
he personally was all for the overall improvement and he
believed the main concern of the property owners in that
area was the uncertainty of what might be built in the
Business area on that south part of land which is design-
ated as Parcel C on the surveyor 's map, and also the
traffic problem. Mr. Olsen read a letter from the prospect-
ive buyers advising they intend to build a semi-luxury
apartment project similar to the Carriage House Apartments
on University Blvd. in Jacksonville on the west portion
of the land facing on Ocean Blvd. to be completed by April,
1966, on the tract marked Parcel "C" they plan to construct
a motor hotel with convention facilities, if possible to
be completed by April 1967. Upon completion of these two
projects they will take a look at the existing hotel, but
in the meantime they do not intend to disturb the operation
of the hotel and restaurant. Copy of said letter is attached
to these Minutes and made a part thereof. Some of the
property owners in Club Manor stated they bought there
because it was Residence "A." and they thought all that area
would remain Residence "A" including the Hotel site.
Some of those speaking in favor of the proposed Ordinance
were Henry Isaacs, Fred A. Allen, Mrs. Josephine Blondheim,
Mrs. John A. Tischer, Mrs. Elizabeth Byers and others, who
feel that rezoning as requested for the proposed project
would be to best interest of the City.
Mr. Nelson suggested a meeting with the prospective buyers
and the people and see if some compromise could be reached,
as he would hate to have the sale killed - as he thinks
the improvement is needed. Following more discussion Mr.
Olsen called for a short recess, then called the meeting
back to order.
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Mr. Parks moved that the hearing be recessed for one week
until April 15th to see if can find an area of compromise,
seconded by Mr. Moore. There was further discussion in which
it was brought out that failure to pass the Ordinance to-night
might kill the sale which has been in process for months.
Those handling the sale did not know until they checked with
the City Clerk that the Hotel Reservation had been designated
Residence "A" when the overall zoning was done in 1959, as
it had always been undesignated on previous Zoning Maps.
Following more discussion Mr. Olsen put the question on the
motion and the vote was
Aye: Goodling, Moore, Parks, Weldon
Nay: Olsen
Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the
meeting continued to Thursday, April 15th, 1965 at 8 P. M.
Mr. Goodling moved adjournment, whereupon Mr. Olsen declared
the meeting adjourned, and the Public Hearing to be continued
to April 15th, 1965 at 8 P.M.
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THE CITY OF. ATLANTIC BEACH
P. 0. Box 2017 '
Jacksonville 3, Florida
April 6, 1965
MEMBERS
Atlantic Beach City Commission
Atlantic Beach, Florida
Attention: Mr. George Olson
Gentlemen:
In response to the request from Mr. Frank Thompson, the undersigned
as prospective owners of the Atlantic Beach Hotel intend to do the
following:
1 - On land designated "Parcel B, which is the land immediately
west of the Hotel proper, we intend to build a semi-luxury apartment
project consisting of one, two, and three bedroom units. These
apartments will be similar to the Carriage House Apartments on
University Boulevard in Jacksonville, which we also own. We
anticipate this phase of our anticipated improvements being completed
in April, 1966.
2 - On"Parcel C" - land south of the existing hotel, we intend to
construct a motor hotel,with convention facilities if possible.
This is due to be completed April, 1967.
Upon completion of the above two projects we will take another look at the
plans for the existing hotel. Until such time we do not intend to disturb
the operation of the hotel or restaurant.
Trusting this is the information desired by you gentlemen, t remain,
Respectfully yours,
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