201 Mayport Road ZVL 10.21.2009
October 21, 2009
3952 Mayport Road LLC
c/o Glen Trotter
2275 Atlantic Boulevard
Neptune Beach Beach, Florida 32266
RE: Proposed redevelopment of former Palms Apartments site at 201 Mayport Road
Dear Mr. Trotter:
The purpose of this letter is to provide verification of the zoning and Comprehensive Plan land use designations and consistency of the proposed project with these designations and the
City’s Land Development Regulations. The site has a multi-family (RG-3) zoning designation and a high density Residential (RH) land use designation. The RH designation permits up
to 20 units per acre. As such, the proposed development is consistent with these designations, and requires no approvals other than standard construction plan review and permitting.
While final construction plans are not yet under review, there are no obstacles that would preclude full compliance with all applicable Land Development Regulations.
Statement of City’s support for project
The City of Atlantic Beach, in coordination and partnership with the City of Jacksonville, the FDOT and area businesses and residents has focused major effort and resources towards redevelopment
of the Mayport Road Corridor for the last ten years, and the Palms site has long been a strategic redevelopment priority as a keystone to the success of this larger initiative. The
City fully supports redevelopment of this site with multi-family residential use. We have established a positive working relationship with the Applicant and will continue this coordination
to ensure a final design and development plan that supports this ongoing initiative. The site is the only remaining location within the City available for higher density residential
development where new multi-family moderate income and workforce housing can be provided. The site has no environmental constraints, is not within the Coastal High Hazard Area, and
existing access patterns are well-suited for residential redevelopment. The site is easily accessible to shopping and services, schools, and numerous recreational amenities including
the beach. The City also anticipates a need for quality, but moderately priced housing as a result of the expansion of Naval Station Mayport personnel and civilian support workers.
We actively coordinate with the Navy related to housing issues. This community is highly focused on encouraging reinvestment and redevelopment of older neighborhoods, and redevelopment
of this site is a critical component of this objective. We are anxious to see this needed project proceed.
Sincerely,
Sonya Doerr, AICP
Planning Director, City of Atlantic Beach