1896 Beach Avenue (Sandra Taylor) 02.23.2005
February 23, 2005
Sandra Taylor
1896 Beach Avenue
Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233
Re: Right-of-way construction permit
Dear Ms. Taylor:
Chief Thompson and Public Works Director Rick Carper have reviewed your application to
construct a barrier wall along the front of your lot. As I believe they have discussed with you, the
City has a regulation that requires a two-foot wide Safety Zone along sidewalks and streets. The
reason for this requirement is to ensure that there is a safe area along the side of streets and
sidewalks, and to keep this area free of obstacles that might be hazardous to people walking,
running or bicycling. As such, this type of wall is no longer permitted.
Chief Thompson has indicated that the pavers you wish to use as an alternative (rather than the
barrier wall) would be acceptable provided that these are installed completely flush with the
existing grade of your driveway and Beach Avenue. Mr. Carper will also need an Impervious
Surface Area calculation before Public Works can approve your application. You might ask that
your contractor assist you with this calculation, as they are generally familiar with this
requirement. Once we have this information, this type of permit can be quickly issued. I am
returning the information you submitted, along with a new application form. Please feel free to
call me at 247-5826 with any questions.
Sincerely,
Sonya B. Doerr, AICP
Community Development Director
Enclosures
cc: Rick Carper, P.E., Director of Public Works
David Thompson, Chief of Police / Director of Public Safety