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Land Development Regulations - UpdatesLand Development Regulations (aka zoning code) UPDATE/REVISIONS (Chapter 24 of the city code) https://library.municode.com/fl/atlantic_beach/codes/code_of_ordi nances 0 What are Land Development Regulations? Tools &regulations used to implement the city's goals/visions laid out in the Comprehensive Plan. Contains standards addressing: .;. Zoning (permitted uses, setbacks, etc.) ❖ Subdivision regulations (lot sizes, streets, etc.) *'• Resource protection (i.e. wetlands) ZONING _ e - Reason for an Update Recent state statutes require changes to multiple code requirements: Design standards for single & two-family homes ❑ F.S. 163.3202 prohibits the 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 businesses ❑ F.S. 559.955 )rohibits regulation of home businesses beyond requirements listed in the statute. ❑ Update the code to meet statute. Additional Topics: Noticing (sec. 24-511 City code requires mailers to every property owner in city for changes to zoning code or Comprehensive Plan • - $4,000 in cost • Results in large code updates every few years rather than smaller, more frequent changes (to justify cost). • Issues can go unresolved • Smaller changes allow more attention to the item/topic at hand *Proposed: Advertise on el Signs op City website NOTICE OF LAND DEVELOPMENT f*-- -- REGULATIONS TEXT CHANGES _ Ordinance No. 90-19-240 The City of Atlantic Beach is considering amendments to the City's Zoning, Subdivision, and Land Development Regulations, which generally regulate the use and development of land and waters within the City. These Regulations are included in Chapter 24 of the City's Code of Ordinances and contain six articles: -Article I: General -Article II: Language and definitions -Article III: Zoning regulations -Article IV. Subdivision and site improvement regulations -Article V: Environmental and natural resource regulations -Article VI: Concurrency management system A Public Workshop on Ordinance No. 90-19-240 will be held in Commission Chambers at 800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 by the Community Development Board and City Commission on May 15, 2019 at 6:00 PM Public Hearings on Ordinances No. 90-19-240 will be held in Commission Chambers at 800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 by the: Community Development Board on June 18, 2019 at 6:00 PM; and City Commission on June 24, 2019 at 6:30 PM and July 08, 2019 at 6:30 PM Variances &Waivers (sec. 24-65 & 66 Request to vary from lot standards (lot width, depth, size) - Currently: Requests are voted on by City Commission as a waiver - Proposed: Requests go to Community Development Board (CDB) as a variance • CDB is city's "planning agency" that deals with land development • CDB is more familiar with land development requests • Variances have more specific criteria for approval/denial than waivers Waivers - Currently: Requests only go to City Commission for vote - Proposed: Requests go to Community Development Board for a recommendation to the City Commission • CDB is city's "planning agency" that deals with land development • CDB is more familiar with land development requests Example: A waiver request to exceed the maximum building height would go to the Community Development Board who would make a recommendation to the City Commission. Minimum Livin Remove minimum living area to allow smaller homes? • Environmental benefits • Less energy consumption • Design flexibility (avoid wetlands, trees) • Housing affordability • Smaller homes = cheaper costs • More/alternative housing options • Declining avg. household sizes 3.4 Average U.S Holl ,110 d alt 10 19W - 2019 3.175 2.951 V"%41 WealthMD, US Census 2.725 2.5 1960 1964 1968 1972 1976 1980 1964 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 Area (Sec. 24-81 Existing minimums: • Single -Family= 1,000 sq ft • Two -Family= 900 sf (each) • Multi -Family = 480 to 990 sq ft (each) Established by COAG in 1959 International Code Council reduced minimum habitable living area to 70 sq ft in 2015 "The U.S. needs to build more housing, and less expensive housing, especially in high - opportunity communities. To accomplish that, local governments must reduce regulatot� barriers that limit the market's abilitV to build small lower-cost homes on expensive land." (Brookings Institute) I Minimum Living Area Ix L 900 square feet JLJ�� -low" p% 400 square feet 632 sauare feet Projections into Setbacks (Sec. 24-82 Currently allowed: - Roof overhangs, balconies, bay windows, etc. allowed to project 2 feet into side setbacks - Porches, overhangs, bay windows, etc. allowed to project 4 feet into front & rear setbacks Proposed: - Keep existing allowances - Allow elevators to project 2 feet into side yard setbacks to encourage "aging in place" - Add maximum width of 12 feet for "architecturalprojections" on second story side walls max width currently. 60' r— —— —— — —., -----,------------.ate.-------- 1 35' 12' i ! 1 r I 1 r 1 I I l I 1 1 ArI lZtural 1 I EH projettian 1 Horizontal I offset 4'+ 11 1 MON MEN mm ME FR FR FR FR 1 $'+ FR r Stormwater Retention (Commercial (Sec. 24-89 proposed, 24-68 existing) Current Regulations: New/major development must provide on-site stormwater retention. Concern: Hindering redevelopment of commercial properties, especially smaller properties along Mayport Road, due to the costs and lot area needed for stormwater retention. Proposal: Exempt commercial properties that redevelop and reduce their impervious surface coverage; and therefore reduce stormwater runoff, from on-site stormwater retention requirements. Purpose: Remove disincentive to redevelop older commercial properties, especially along Mayport Rd, while reducing stormwater runoff. Mayport Rd Vision Plan: "Parcels within the study area fall into two categories. Either they maintain small individual ponds on site, or they were built in the 1970s before stormwater management facilities were required. In order to redevelop, the owner of a site without stormwater management facilities must meet today's regulations, which could consume 15-20% of the total site. This is a disincentive to redevelop." r *to I Imperyious Surface (Sec. 24-104-116 "Grandfathering" of impervious coverage over 45% • Currently, properties with over 45% coverage can redevelop to previous coverage • Should new homes be allowed to rebuild to previous lot coverage? Existing property Property is demolished (80% impervious coverage) Should property be allowed to redevelop to 80% impervious coverage OR be held to 45/0? 1 HOUSE Impervious Surface (Sec. 24-104-116 *Proposed: Require new development to meet the max 45% coverage • New development has to meet all other codes • Minor development still grandfathered e Intent is to alleviate stormwater/flooding Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) supports proposed requirement as it will: - Decrease stormwater runoff - Increase aquifer/groundwater recharge - Improve water quality mow. New development example Imoervious Surface (Sec. 24-110-112 Residential Homes in Commercial Zoning Districts • Max impervious coverage allowed in commercial districts = 70% (45% in residential districts) • Currently —40 Single- & Two-family homes in commercial zoning districts • Should new homes in commercial districts be allowed 70% coverage or held to 45% coverage like homes in residential districts? This home is zoned residential This home is zoned commercial (max 45% coverage): (max 70% coverage) t w,1 C• Residential Commercial Zoning Zoning -- _,.- _ �`a�+pr... `l -; -ire `r -i:wr errz- irg t..+� _ _-•i.::�Yu rte- ••e., -_r' -•- - - - -:' -:�. ��� -. - �' Proposed: New homes in commercial districts be held to 45% max impervious surface coverage. Artificial Turf (sec. 24-90 proposed) Should artificial turf be considered pervious or impervious? - Currently considered pervious COAB Definition: Impervious surface shall mean those surfaces - Increasingly popular that prevent the entry of water into the soil. According to UF, due to compaction of soil artificial turf reduces infiltration and increases stormwater runoff when compared to natural turf. F% COMPACTED NATIVE SOIL Artificial Turf (sec. 24-90 proposed) How to address artificial turf? • Increasingly popular • Pervious or impervious? • Environmental Concerns According to UF, due to compaction of soil artificial turf reduces infiltration and increases stormwater runoff when compared to natural turf. Environmental Considerations Natural Turf Retains more stormwater than artificial turf. Flood control/stormwater runoff Greater infiltration rate than artificial turf, which means Recharge aquifer/groundwater more groundwater recharge. Irrigation often leads to water consumption. Water Consumption Root system filters and absorbs pollutants from water Water Quality (pollutants) ,runoff. (However pesticide use is common. Supports arthropods such as beetles, bees, and worms Wildlife hich in turn supports larger wildlife. Cools surrounding area Heat Island Effect Artificial Turf _ ion reduces infiltration and increases stormwater tion of soil to create base results in a reduced on rate and less groundwater recharge. Is not irrigated, however users often use water to cool down and wash artificial turf. Runoff contains variety of contaminants, both organic npounds and heavy metals. pesticide use though. Does not support wildlife. Heat the surrounding area which can lead to increased .energy usage for cooling nearby building(s) Artificial Turf (Sec. 24-90 proposed) Staff & ESC Recommendation: - Consider as impervious surface - 50+ feet from water bodies - Not allowed within drainage features (swales, retention, etc.) EXAMPLES Municipality Regulations Orlando, FLTreated as impervious surface. Not allowed within SO feet of water body. Cutler Bay, FL Not allowed in single-family districts. N©t allowed in drainage features (swales, ponds, etc.) Marco Island, FL Not allowed in drainage features. 1+11'est Palm Beach, FL Surfside, FL Doral, FL allowed in residential districts. Not OIlowed in drainage features. Treated as an impervious surface. allowed in drainage features. allowed in front yards or in drainago features. Minimum Lot Size in Medium & High Densit (Sec. 24-107,108) -.�►t�tl'1.-;'�S�fF'Cr � `4.']�.'�-,�ftli7:i_.VVi? r— ' n : r. l 1 iii..CCG777 r.k�.._ It Focus Areas (Medium & Hieh Densitv) 'i Does NOT apply to low density 11/PUMA/ nrpnc ) ., MAP A-1: •T - FUTURE LAND USE MAP (FLUM) City of Atlantic Beach 2030 Comprehensive Plan Map Series M the event or any conflict bermaen any maps and the text bf the CompnthanOve Pfam the text of the Comprehensive Pian shaN Control. Future Land Use Designatio I Residential Low Density (RL) Up to six (6) dwelling un is per acre Residential Medium Density (RM) Up to fourteen (14) dwelling units per acre W, Residential High Density (RH) I`NC=2 Up to twenty (20) dwelling units pef acre _ -- Recreation/Open Space (RIO) Public/Semi-Public (P/SP) Central Business District (CBD) Marsh Oaks Business District - Saltair Business District - Commercial (CM) - Light Industrial (UQ -•-••-• Coastal Construction Control Line N Area$ design~ as Canso shm are approximate: Exact boundarha to be determined by enviromnenfal Survey WF 0 (25 0.5 �- - - � Mlles 44 f � . � tri. ' ;.4"��`ti�''. + �� � r ��• '�.p`� . a ` � F, .�. -' ^ � ` �a �'.� M1 1ST .' •4 �" d!► e rib •� r 0 Minimum Lot Size in Medium & High Densit The Future Land Use Map (FLUM) of the City's Comprehensive Plan designates residential areas of the city into different residential densities (Low, Medium, & High). Density = the number of dwelling units allowed per acre of land. The zoning code establishes minimum lot sizes for new lots within different zoning districts. These minimum lot sizes should correspond to the density allowed for that district.However, the minimum lot size required for new sin�le- family lots in medium and high density areas is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Zoning Zoning Code: Minimum lot Size Comprehensive Plan: Note` District/Density Density (units per acre) Single -Family/ Low Single-family, 7,500 Two-family: N/A 7,260 square feet per residential unit Consistent Density square feet Not allowed in single-family (6 units per acre). zoning districts Two -Family/ Medium 7,SOO sq ft for new Two-family: 3,112 3,112 square feet per residential unit Single-fgjr yis. Density sirgle fan -lily lots square feet (14 units per acre). nofi consi,tje t - Multi -Family/ High 7,500 sq ft for new Two+ -family, 2,178 2,178 square feet per residential unit Sij)gle-krn, y, is - Density single fan -lily lots square feet (20 units per acre). not e�an�is#�rrt *The zoning code must be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Minimum Lot Size in Medium & High Density Proposed: Single-Family/Low Density: NO CHANGES Two-Family/Medium Density: 5,000 sq ft for new single family lots - This area largely consists of platted 50' X 100' lots, so this lot size was chosen to maintain the existing "character" or development pattern. Multi-Family/High Density: 4,000 sq ft for new single family lots - Lot sizes vary in this area. 40' X 100' was chosen to be more consistent with the Comprehensive Plan while also maintaining existing development patterns. Zoning Zoning Code: Minimum Lot Size Comprehensive Plan: Note District/Density Density (units per acre) Single -Family/ Low Si*e-family: 7,500 Two-family: N/A 7,260 square feet per residential unit Consistent Density square feet Not allowed in single-family (6 units per acre). zoning districts Two -Family/ Medium 7,500 sq ft for new Two-family: 3,112 3,112 square feet per residential unit Single-4amily i!, Density sing e €arnily lots square feet (14 units per acre). not consistent Multi -Family/ High 7,500 sq ft for new Two+ -family: 2,178 2,178 square feet per residential unit Single-fiamily is Density singe family lots square feet (20 units per acre). not. consistent The proposed changes would NOT increase the number of homes allowed in these areas (see next slide). 0 0 100' X 100' Lot 100' Current Zoning: Allowed- Duplex L> Proposed Zoning: 100' X 100' Lot Allowed 4 townhomes or apartments I� (Two-family/medium density) :NST P►a,wd 50' Allowed z single-family homes 50' 50' 100' X 100' Lot 100' Current Zoning: Allowed: Duplex units townhome/duplex are allowed, why not allow 2single-family =ad homes? 100' 0 0 (Two-family/medium density) NjDT Allowed 2 jogl-fArpi,ly h,pmes 50' 50' Allowed 2 single-family homes 50' 50' 100' X 100' Lot 100' 1 0 0 f 100' X 100' Lot 100' 0 0 r Current Zoning: Allowed: 4 townhomes or apartments I , I I , 1 1 I 1 , 1 I , 1 1 , 1 1 , 1 1 , I 1 , 1 1 , I I Proposed Zoning: Allowed: 4 townhomes or apartments 1 1 , I 1 , 1 1 , 1 1 ; 1 1 I 1 I , 1 I , 1 1 , I 1 , 1 1 , 1 1 ; 1 1 , I E > (Multi-family/high density) 2_- ,JPgrlP-Ja fht homes 50' 50' 1 1 I 1 I 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 Allowed: 2 single-family home 50' 0 0 100' X 100' Lot 100' Current Zoning: Allowed 4 townhomes If 4 townhomes or apartments are allowed, why not allow 2 single - _o family homes? 1oo- E > (Multi-family/high density) 50' NOT Aflawe.d 50' PW Allowed 2 single-family homes 50' 50' �A E > (Multi-family/high density) 50' NOT Aflawe.d 50' PW Allowed 2 single-family homes 50' 50' Commercial Building Setbacks Mayport Rd Redevelopment Plan (2003), Mayport Rd Redevelopment Plan (2016), Mayport Rd Vision Plan (2018), and Connectivity Plan (2021) recommend bringing commercial buildings closer to the street. ✓ "Activates" the street (attracts foot traffic, outdoor seating, "eyes on the street'; etc.) ✓ Walkable development (Safer & more inviting for pedestrians) ✓ Visually more appealing (building fagade vs. parking lot) Dangerous for pedestrians & bicyclists (auto -oriented with driveways and parking lots) is Visually less appealing (building facade vs. parking lot) 10' Setback t i 40'Setback 14r 60' Setback Commercial Buildin Setbacks Bringing commercial buildings closer to the street is also recommended by: • American Planning Association (APA) "Commercial Corridor Redevelopment Strategies" • APA "Intergenerational Community Planning" • American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) & Congress for New Urbanism (CNU) "Handbook for Improved Neighborhoods" • And more. ✓ Building close to and facing 1 sidewalk/street r{ '` ✓ Safer & more appealing for pedestrians to access business Commercial Building Setbacks Commercial CBD (Town CPO CL CG 99M Zoning District: C nter) Existing front setback MAX 15' MIN 20' MIN 20' MIN 20' or 10' MAX 5' Proposed front setback MAX 15' MIN 20' MAX 15' MAX 15' MAX 5' Proposed: Change the required front setback for new commercial buildings to a maximum of 15 feet to create more walkable, safer, and appealing commercial districts. This would mean the front of the building could be anywhere from 0 to 15 feet from the front property line. Build' 15' fr C�Ifib Vl��)11ii: eed Max TZM..� I'miR [Eff 'di In 1 AALL l i 7.1 lb �' ` �..r ,r r ~ •. I - ;,.� .� Commercial Building Design Standards Design standards are recommended by: Mayport Road Redevelopment Plan Mayport Road Vision Plan • American Planning Association "Commercial Corridor Redevelopment Strategies" • American Planning Association "Smart Codes: Model Land Development Regulations" New commercial buildings should be designed to create vibrant and visually appealing commercial areas that enhance the character of the city. VERTICAL ARTICULATION - Y r• � _ 4(1160 55'-~ NTAL ARTICULATION ICS, RETAIL, & COMMERCIAL URE ARTICUiAnON STANDARDS Example of design standards Is Commercial Buildin Design Standard Ilk/r I I �1 116 IN J. za Horizontal and vertical articulation • Entry doors face street and defined with awning. • Transparency (windows and doors) A-0 I 5 Commercial Buildin Design Standards Common Examples: Require Horizontal & Vertical Articulation to break up walls/facades - Offsets/insets of walls - Awnings, shutters, wall trellis, etc. - Change of wall material, texture, color - Balconies, porches/portico, bay windows, colonnades, etc. Doors & Windows - % of fagade must be windows or doors - Window or door for every X amount of feet - Covered entry door Roofs - Variation in roof pitches - Limit or prohibit flat roofs - Minimum slope of roof ✓ Windows & doors ✓ Covered entry (portico) ✓ Change in roof pitches ✓ Horizontal articulation (chanaes in wall plane) Permitted Uses in Commercial Districts 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Policy A.1.10.5 'Along the Mayport Road corridor, the continuation and proliferation of light industrial uses, automotive sales and repair businesses and other more in,-Qnsive commercial business activities shall be discouraged in favor of those businesses and uses that provide neighborhood serving retail products and services that generate daily activity and interaction between residents of the surrounding neighborhoods such as banks, drugstores, restaurants, churches, child care centers, grocery stores and similar businesses and uses." Comparison of permitted uses in nearby cities: City: Atlantic Beach Jax Beach Neptune Beach Fernandina Beach Zoning district: CL CG Industrial CL CG Industrial C-1 C-2 C-3 C-1 CG Industrial Auto service/repair Per Per Per Per pr Per Per Per Per Per Per Per Per Per Per SE }, r " SE Pr Pr SE SE Pr Pr Per Per Per Per Per P.r SE Pr P Unicear PF Pr SE - SE SE SE PAM&j Per SE SE SE SE Per Per Per Per Per Lawn Care/ Pest Control Repair Contractors Mini warehouses Prohibited SE Special Exception/Conditions Comparison shows that many "intensive commercial"/industrial type uses Per ]Permitted allowed in AB commercial districts are prohibited or more restricted in neighboring cities. Permitted Uses in Commercial Districts 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Policy A.1.10.4 "The City shall actively support the appropriate redevelopment and infill development of the Mayport Road corridor. Retail and service uses that sustain neighborhoods, and encourage a more aesthetically pleasing and pedestrian friendly environment shall be encouraged." General Commercial. "These areas shall include those businesses that provide retail goods and services, which serve the routine and daily needs of residents, including banks and professional services, grocery and convenience stores, restaurants, accredited public and private schools and child care, but not including manufacturing, warehousing, storage or high intensity commercial activities of a regional nature, or uses that have the potential for negative impact to surrounding properties due to excessive noise, light or extremely late hours of operation." Prohibited Uses Currently prohibited in Commercial General (CG) zoning district: - Adult entertainment - Firing ranges - Flea markets - Game centers/arcades - Billiard/Pool halls *Proposed: prohibit in all zoning districts, not just CG Beer & Wine at Restaurants Current Zoning: Beer & wine in conjunction with a restaurant must receive Community Development Board approval within the CL and CBD (town center) zoning districts. Proposed Zoning: Allow consumption of beer & wine at restaurants without Board Approval. - Board approval delays business openings and requests are regularly approved. - Allowed in all other commercial zoning districts CL Zoning District r On-ore-mises consumption of alcohol Current Zoning: Requires approval by the Community Development Board. - Review for impacts to residences & public safety - Requiring Board approval has deterred businesses from moving to AB due to uncertainties Proposed Zoning: Allow without Board approval if indoors AND located over 100 feet from residential areas. - Board approval still required if alcohol consumption is outdoors or within 100' of residential Local example that would still require Board approval • '..-..may ��. � 4`,r *� `a i- ,f t : _+f r .. ..' ��' � i i��07f''aicrt'�i�si'�C!'�•at?�%"ta���l� �~ ��,"`7 - � a.�1.[r��vl"7�! Accessory Structures. Entire section is proposed to re -written so it is easier to read & understand. However regulations are proposed to be the same, except those below. Sheds Max 150 sq ft & Max 160 sq ft & 15' tall 12' tall Gazebos, Max 12' tall Max 15' tall pergolas, etc. Decks Can be 30" tall Limit decks to 1' tall (uncovered) up to property line Detached Max 600 sq ft of Max 600 sq ft of covered garages & "lot area" area on Pt story & 2"d guest houses story cant extend beyond 1St story. Satellite dish & Limitations consistent radio antennae IWL I with FCC regulations. 160 sq ft is a common mid-size shed and many permits have been denied recently for exceeding this size. Max 15 foot height is the same as the max height for detached garage. So all accessory structures would have same max height regardless of use. Increasing number of 2'+ decks built to property line. Many people can then see over 6' tall fence causing privacy concerns. This is to better define/clarify the current requirement (there have been several interpretations). The proposed language is consistent with the intent of the existing. T_ No proposed changes to max # of structures, setbacks, or separation requirements. No proposed changes to garage apt or A/C equipment requirements. Fences i } 6' fences along Beach Ave. 0 Existing: ro l st ng. no setback (which means 6 fence allowed along road) 30 Proposed: 10 -'setback 26 348 • Prevent a "tunnel" effect (narrow right of way width) • Can block sight lines when backing out (high pedestrian & bicycle usage on Beach Ave.) 276 Lel' A VJJ i3eorh Ave isthe d _�igna -ed rear yarJ for all ocearrfroryt k) t.,= arillats between Occon Blvd and Beach Ave fl 264 � 7P 54 - I 223 234' ' .2 221 ISO 176..- 178 162 ' 154 142 ra - m 128 128291 � 407 1 ';I j TTar yard bar code x6:1 �f 149 1.133 At •�s•`�ey� A op It� f ' pr. .r i i SOL f Fences 8 foot fences Existing: 8' fence allowed on a commercial property that is next to residential Proposed: Allow 8' fence on residential property when next to commercial • Residential property is usually the one requesting the 8' fence, not the commercial property. Residential adjacent to automotive service/repair. Fences Corner Lc►ts Existing: 6' fences on rights-of-way 50' or less must be setback 10' in corner side yard Proposed: 6' fences on rights-of-way less than 50' must be setback 10' in corner side yard • Allows more use of backyard • No sight line issues anticipated Setback to meet. code IMM TIP I- - I*h-~'�1R• � _ � �� `� � yam. - y . e , � . 410 Existing 5 ' night ofay -j ------------- ------- Pr perty lines 6' fence Fences yara FJ - 5 ' right of ._ __-_----__ Proposed Food Trucks Existing: May be approved subject to review for adequate parking, safe access, and time/duration. • Existing regulations are broad and can be subjective Proposed: Specific, defined regulations that are consistent and easy to understand such as: • Hours of operation & max number of days per week • Sound levels for generators • Location criteria • Dumber of food trucks Driveways (commercial FHWA & FDOT: • "Driveways on arterials & major collectors should be strictly controlled" • "High number of curb cuts disrupts traffic and decreases ped/bike safety" • "Suburban -style commercial strips are rarely designed for pedestrians, bicyclists or transit." Driveways (commercial Driveway or access point High number of access points = Low ,ped/bike safety dt I R driveways (commercial Strategies to increase driver and pedestrian safety (FHWA & FDOT}: • Minimize driveways (curb cuts) • Spacing between driveways • Max Number • Street frontage (i.e. 1 per 100' frontage) • Joint/cross access between parking lots • Access from side street • Spacing from intersections • Avoid commercial strip development fb Instead: Mixed use, building near street, parking in back Posted Speed on Arterial Street (mph) Centerline to Centerline Driveway Spacing (feet) Approx. Number of Driveways per 500 -foot Block face 20 About 6 2.S '03 5 30 4 35 '30 3 40 185 3 45 230 2 so 273 Fewer than!2 "When this range of spacing is not achieved, the result will be a higher accident rate" (Center for Transportation Research and Education) Driveways (residential) FHWA: "Limiting or eliminating driveways within functional area of an intersection helps reduce the number of decisions motorists must make and improves safety." Satellite Beach 25' Ormond Beach 50' Winter Garden 15' Cocoa Beach 25' Delray Beach 25' Gainesville 25' l �. Space for vehicle to wait outside of the intersection Driveways (residential Parked cars block sight visibility Parked cars block sight visibility 1 1 'i�•J it `.r ndsca Landscape Islands Current Regulations: - Required at end of each parking row (no max size of parking row) - Must contain one tree (any species) Intent of islands is to distribute landscaping/shade across parking lots ascaping Hca PIC -IF Allow, -F A10 toe - fib A �+�+—+'orf ".,'+fir' ' � ;F+�!�'" y; _ «:., •,�+;rr _ ��`y-! �•'k(".rr: - � r � .. •Y •fy x(43 • y � ��.�San�_i { %���� QUESTIONS? • Information (redline., PowerPoints, etc.) on website under city project page COABMS/Projects • Reach out to staff with questions/feedback (bbroede11@coab,US) 0 Additional public meetings will be scheduled and dates posted on: * City calendar on website (coab. us) * City Facebook page * City newsletter