04-23-22 Town Hall Agenda
City of Atlantic Beach
Agenda
Town Hall Meeting
Saturday, April 23, 2022 - 10:00 a.m.
Gail Baker Community Center, 2072 George St.
Page(s)
CALL TO ORDER
1 TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION AND PUBLIC COMMENT
1A.
Land Development
CHPT 24 March 2022 - OVERVIEW
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1B.
Comp Plan
COMP PLAN March 2022
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1C.
Lifeguard Station
Lifeguard Station 1
Lifeguard Station 2
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2 PUBLIC COMMENT - OPEN TOPICS
ADJOURNMENT
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Land Development Regulations (LDR)PROPOSED REVISIONS(Chapter 24)Agenda Item #1A.23 Apr 2022
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Land Development Regulations?•Tools/regulations used to implement the city’s vision of where and how to grow.•Must be consistent with the ComprehensivePlan•Contains standards addressing:Zoning (permitted uses, setbacks, etc.)Subdivision regulationsResource protection (wetlands)Agenda Item #1A.23 Apr 2022
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Reason for an UpdateRecent (2021) state statutes require changes to multiple code requirements:•Design standards for single & two‐family homesF.S. 163.3202 prohibitsthe regulation of exterior cladding material; style or material of roof structures; exterior nonstructural architectural ornamentation; location or styling of windows and doors; location or orientation of the garage.Can still regulate height, bulk, orientation, and location•Home based businessesF.S. 559.955 prohibitsregulation of home businesses beyond requirements listed in the statute.Updated the code to match statute language.Agenda Item #1A.23 Apr 2022
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Proposed design standards for single & two familySec. 24‐88. Townhouse design standards•Remove requirements for townhomes to be architecturally thesame.Sec. 24‐172. Residential development standards (“Old Atlantic Beach”)•Remove requirement for architectural feature (balcony, bay window, etc.) for every 35 feet of 2ndor 3rdstory side wall.Sec. 24‐81. General restrictions•Delete prohibition of duplicate structures within 500 feet of each other.•Currently, new homes must meet certain criteria including different roof design and color, exterior siding, window sizes, door location and style, attached/detached garageAgenda Item #1A.23 Apr 2022
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Proposed townhouse design standards(Sec. 24‐88)Architectural requirements due to statute.•Minimum 25 foot lot width at the street.•Ensure adequate access/parking. Currently no minimum lot width for townhomes.•Not more than one driveway/access per two townhouse units•Prevent continuous driveway cuts and pavement/parking along streets and across sidewalks•Sidewalk/ Pedestrian space undefined•Lack of green space•Limits vehicle‐pedestrian interactions.•Sidewalk clearly defined•Area for green space.Agenda Item #1A.23 Apr 2022
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Proposed townhouse design standards (Sec. 24‐88)Eliminate attaching units with a small roof•Common wall must be at least 20 feet long•No more than 6 units without an open space of 15+ feet •Prevent long, continuous building frontage•Variation in front setback•Prevent long, continuous building frontage without “undulation”6 units with open space between next set of townhomesAgenda Item #1A.23 Apr 2022
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Proposed RG & RG‐M lot sizes(Sec. 24‐107, 108)COMP PLAN3,112 sq ft per unit (medium density)2,178 sq ft per unit (high density)ZONING7,500 sq ft minimum lot sizeVS•Inconsistent with density allowed by Comprehensive Plan•Inconsistent with existing lot sizes in these districts (largely 40’ & 50’ lots)Agenda Item #1A.23 Apr 2022
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Proposed RG & RG‐M lot sizes (Sec. 24‐107, 108)Proposed minimum lot sizes to match density in Comprehensive PlanANDProposed minimum lot width:•From 75 feet to 50 feet in RG & 40 feet in RG‐M.100’100’Large enough for 3 units in medium density and 4 in high density. Currently cannot split into two single family lots in either district.50’50’Would exceed density and match existing patternAgenda Item #1A.23 Apr 2022
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Proposed Commercial Setbacks (Sec. 24‐110 to 112)CBD CPO CL CG TMExisting front setbackMAX 15’ MIN 20’ MIN 20’ MIN 20’ or10’Max 5’Proposed front setbackMAX 15’ MIN 20’, except max 15’ on Mayport RdMAX 15’MAX 15’MAX 5’Maximum setbacks bring buildings closer to the street:‐ “Activates” the street (attracts foot traffic)‐ Walkable development. Safer and more inviting for pedestrians ‐ Visually more appealing (i.e. building façade vs. parking lot)‐ Recommendation in Mayport Visioning Plan, Mayport Redevelopment Plan, & Connectivity PlanAgenda Item #1A.23 Apr 2022
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Commercial Setbacks10’ Setback0’ Setback40’ Setback60’ SetbackAgenda Item #1A.23 Apr 2022
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Proposed commercial Design Standards (Sec. 24‐171)RoofsExisting regulation: Not specific, leads to inconsistent interpretation/resultsProposed regulations: Specific and definedExisting ProposedRoofs, which give the appearance of a flat roof from any street side of the building, are prohibited(a) Peaked or pitched sloped roof elements shall extend at least twenty five (25) percent of the length of the façade facing a public street.(b) Flat roof areas, other than decks and porches, shall be screened by a parapet roof that extends no less than thirty (30) inches above the point where the roof surface and the wall intersect.(c) A change in roof pitch or a vertical offset of at least thirty (30) inches shall be provided for every twenty five (25) linear feet of parapet roof.Agenda Item #1A.23 Apr 2022
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Commercial design standards (Sec. 24‐88)Flat roofs without undulation•Pitched roof element•Parapet roof•Changes in elevation (undulation)Agenda Item #1A.23 Apr 2022
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Commercial Design Standards (Sec. 24‐171)Blank WallsExisting regulation: Not specific, leads to inconsistent interpretation/resultsProposed regulations: Specific and definedExisting ProposedBlank exterior walls facing the commercial corridors, which are unrelieved by doors, windows and architectural detail, shall not be permitted.•Architectural feature every 25 feet.•Vertical articulation for multi‐story•Entry must face street and be defined with projection, recess, or feature.•Minimum transparency requirement•Window or door every 20 feet.Agenda Item #1A.23 Apr 2022
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•Horizontal and vertical articulation•Entry doors face street and defined with awning.•Transparency (windows and doors)Agenda Item #1A.23 Apr 2022
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Proposed residential Design Standards (Sec. 24‐172)Side Wall Designs (2nd/3rdstories)State statute may affect enforcementProposal is to remove architectural element requirement and just require offset in wallExisting ProposedHorizontal offset (recess) OR architectural element (bay window, projection) for every 35 feet of wall.Horizontal offset for every 35 feet. (still allowed to regulate “bulk”)Architectural elementHorizontal offsetAgenda Item #1A.23 Apr 2022
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Proposed Residential Design Standards (Sec. 24‐172)Wall Plate HeightIntent is to prevent three story side wall without a vertical “interruption” in the wall.Proposal is to clarify the current requirement. Existing ProposedThe maximum height to the top horizontal framing member of a wall from the first‐floor finished floor elevation shall not exceed twenty‐two (22) feet.Any wall that is above the 22 foot height must be inset at least 5 feet.22’5’ insetAgenda Item #1A.23 Apr 2022
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Proposed Driveways (Sec. 24‐253)•Clean up inconsistencies and reorganize language•i.e. move driveway language out of landscaping section into driveway section.•Keeping width requirements the sameProposed additions:•Limit number of driveways (access management):SF & TF Residential: 1 driveway per 50’MF and commercial: 1 driveway per 100’Limits vehicle/pedestrian interactions; reduces pavement & parking along street.•Spacing between driveways on same property•Driveways must be 25 feet from intersectionEliminate sight line issuesCommon requirementAgenda Item #1A.23 Apr 2022
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Driveways (Sec. 24‐253)75’75’# and spacing not addressed in codeSpecifically not allowed by codeAgenda Item #1A.23 Apr 2022
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Discussion Items“Grandfathering” of lot coverage•For how long? How many times?Liquor sales in conjunction with a restaurant•Permitted use vs. use‐by‐exception•Standards (distance from residential, etc.)Noticing requirement to change text of LDR, not including revisions to the list of permitted, conditional or prohibited uses within a zoning district.•Applies to simple text changes to definitions, etc.•Currently requires mailed notice to “…each real property owner whose land is subject to the proposed text change…”•Usually results in mailers to all properties in AB.•i.e. change the definition of Recreational VehiclesMaximum impervious surface: Forty-five (45) percent; provided, however, where lawfully existing structures and improvements on a parcel exceed this applicable percentage, redevelopment of such parcels or additions/modifications to such structures and improvements shall not exceed the pre-existing impervious surface percentage, provided the requirements ofsection 24-68are met.Agenda Item #1A.23 Apr 2022
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Comprehensive Plan 2040Proposed AmendmentsAgenda Item #1B.23 Apr 2022
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What is a Comprehensive Plan?•Every municipality in Florida is required to have one.•Designed to guide the future actions of a community.•Presents a vision for the future, with long‐range goals, objectives, & policies used for decision making.•Contains several elements:•Future Land Use•Transportation•Infrastructure•Conservation and Coastal Management•Recreation and Open Space•Housing•Intergovernmental Coordination•Capital Improvements•Public School Facilities•Property Rights (proposed)Agenda Item #1B.23 Apr 2022
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Reason for an Update•Recent (2021) state statute requires each local government to add a “Property Rights Element” to their Comprehensive Plan•Review of the plan led to additional, mostly minor, changesProcess Changes to the Comprehensive Plan are reviewed and adopted by the city and the state.1. Community Development Board hearing2. First City Commission hearing3. Sent to state for review by various departments•City addresses any comments by the state 4. Second City Commission hearing
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Proposed Property Rights ElementGoal J.1.The City will recognize and respect judicially acknowledged and constitutionally protected private property rights in accordance with the Community Planning Act established in Chapter 163, Florida Statutes.Objective J.1.1Local Decision making shall be implemented and applied with sensitivity for private property rights and shall not be unduly restrictive.Policy J.1.1.1 The City will ensure that private property rights are considered in local decision making.Policy J.1.1.2 The following rights shall be considered in local decision making:1. The right of a property owner to physically possess and control his or her interests in the property, including easements, leases, or mineral rights.2. The right of a property owner to use, maintain, develop, and improve his or her property for personal use or for the use of any other person, subject to state law and local ordinances.3. The right of the property owner to privacy and to exclude others from the property to protect the owner’s possessions and property.4. The right of a property owner to dispose of his or her property through sale or gift.•Matches the City of Jacksonville’s language which has been approved by the stateAgenda Item #1B.23 Apr 2022
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Title & Introduction•Change title from 2030 to 2040 Comprehensive Plan •typically 10 to 20 year time frame•Added Demographic Assessment and Ecosystem Analysis from the LEED for Cities certification•Updated demographics with most recent dataAgenda Item #1B.23 Apr 2022
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Future Land Use ElementWetland buffer •Revise language to clearly define when and where a 50 foot buffer is required. •Current language isn’t clear and has led to interpretation issues.•New language is consistent with the intent of the existing language.Central Business District•Zoning Code allows residential “subject to density” in CBD (use by exception).•However, no density listed in Comp Plan.•Add Medium density designation to match surrounding areas and to be consistent with Commercial density.Agenda Item #1B.23 Apr 2022
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Future Land Use ElementCBDMedium DensityAgenda Item #1B.23 Apr 2022
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Transportation Element•Add/update language and data to match FDOT’s•FDOT has a new system for road classifications that considers surrounding land uses and street design rather than just vehicle counts and levels of service.•Doesn’t affect the city’s objectives or policies.•Add “Complete Streets” objective and policies to support the city’s Complete Streets Policy. •Consider all users in roadway projects (pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, seniors, children, etc.)Agenda Item #1B.23 Apr 2022
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Infrastructure Element•Added/updated data•Minor language changesConservation & Coastal Management Element•Minor changes•Move one policy to the appropriate section•Replaced duplicate languageAgenda Item #1B.23 Apr 2022
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Recreation & Open Space Element•Add inventory of parks from Parks Master Plan•Removed Policy E.1.2.6 as it implies there are no additional passive parks or preserves (what about Selva Preserve, Waters Park, etc.)Housing Element•Minor language changesPolicy E.1.2.6 Public parks, other than Tide Views Preserve, Dutton Island Preserve, and River Branch Preserve, shall be considered as active parks to be used for athletics or specialized recreation activities, as appropriate to the location of each park. Typical facilities include baseball fields, softball fields, football fields, soccer fields, rest rooms, parking, recreation building, basketball courts, skateboard facilities, tennis courts and walking trails.Agenda Item #1B.23 Apr 2022
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Intergovernmental Element•Removed Policy G.1.1.9 because the Country Club has since been annexed by the city.Capital Improvements Element•Updated Level of Service numbers to match those approved in Water Supply Plan•Updated Capital Improvements Schedule to match most recentPublic School Facilities Element (no changes)Agenda Item #1B.23 Apr 2022
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Agenda Item #1C.23 Apr 2022
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Agenda Item #1C.23 Apr 2022
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