06-14-21 Handout - GlasserJune 7, 2021
Honorable Rory Diamond
District 13
Jacksonville City Council
Jacksonville, Florida
Re: Ordinance 202 I — 0193
L-5524-2 t C Application
By Email
Dear Councilman Diamond:
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CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
800 SEMINOLE ROAD
ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA 32233-5455
www,coab,us
Ordinance 2021-0193 comes before the Jacksonville City Council on June S, 2021, for a public hearing to
adopt a Small -Scale FLUM Amendment to 2030 Comprehensive Plan at 707 Clearview Lane & 741
Brazeale Lane, between Dutton Island Road West & Fairway Villas Drive.
The two parcels under review are located in Jacksonville, but they are adjacent, on both the south and the
north, to Atlantic Beach. Neither parcel directly abut Mayport Road, Combined with the large area
planned for development, they are surrounded by three residential communities in Atlantic Beach.
We have appreciated the opportunity to learn more about plans for commercial development and plans for
buffering. This is of interest due to potential impacts on residential communities that include the Atlantic
Beach Country Club, Francis Avenue, and Fairway Villas,
As you are aware from our recent neighborhood meeting, ingress and egress for these parcels is planned
for Dutton Island Road West, which is a shared road with the City of Atlantic Beach. We remain
concerned about the traffic impact of commercial development on this shared road, As such, prior to
further consideration, we request that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) conduct a traffic
study that includes a trip estimate to examine traffic backups and vehicle queuing at the intersection of
Mayport Road and Dutton Island Road West. Also, while the street load may be adequate for commercial
vehicles, we would also appreciate a statement about commercial load capacity if Dutton Island Road is
the primary access point for commercial tenants.
Your attention to this matter is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Ellen Glasser
Mayor, City of Atlantic Beach