04-15-97 v MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
April 15, 1997
7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL
PRESENT : Robert Frohwein
Mary Walker
Pat Pillmore
Buzzy Grunthal
Mark McGowan
Sharette Simpkins
AND : George Worley, II, CD Director
Alan Jensen, Esquire
Pat Harris
ABSENT : Don Wolfson
Vice Chairman Robert Frohwein called the meeting to order and postponed
approval of the minutes due to the late arrival of some of the members.
Presentation by Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Jacksonville
Urbanized Area's Transportation Improvements Program for Fiscal Years 1997/1998
through 2001/2002.
Jeff Sheffield, representing Metropolitan Planning Organization, introduced himself
to the board and presented copies of the annual update of the transportation improvement
program. He stated that several agencies assisted in preparation of the document which
include the Florida Department of Transportion, Public Works Departments for the City of
Jacksonville, Clay County, St. Johns County, the Beaches Communities, the Jacksonville
Transportion and the Jacksonville Port Authority.
Mr. Sheffield explained that the projects affecting the Beachs Area are the
construction of the Intracoastal Waterway Bridge, the Mayport Road Interchange at
Mayport Road and Atlantic Boulevard, a Jacksonville Beach Drainage Project, and San
Pablo Road Improvements.
The chairman requested that in the future the board be supplied with planning and
design updates at least two weeks prior to a presentation so the members will be prepared
for questions relating to the report.
II. Application for Use-by-Exception filed by Affiliated American Inns III, Ltd., d/b/a
Mayport Garden Inn, to construct a 90-room suite hotel on property located at 2301
Mayport Road.
Russell Zimmerman, agent for the applicant, introduced himself and expressed the
applicant's desire to construct and operate on the property a 90 room suite hotel. He
stated that the applicants also own the Comfort Inn which is located on the north side of
the property. He indicated there would be an activity building associated with the hotel
which will include a casual dining facility, indoor spa, outdoor pool, computers and optical
scanners in place for businessmen to conduct their business on site. He stated that these
facilities were for the exclusive use of the hotel guests and will not be advertised for public
use. The proposed hotel will be linked in operation and with a driveway connection to the
existing Comfort Inn.
Mr. Zimmerman explained that the drawing presented to the board was a
preliminary site plan and does not include all of the specifics regarding parking and
landscaping ordinances. He stated that if the use-by-exception was granted the final site
plan would include all requirements by the City.
The board discussed the matter of the restaurant and lounge area being used
strictly for the guests of the hotel and not advertised for public use.
The board requested Mr. Jensen's comment regarding attaching recommendations
to their approval such as height and parking requirements. Mr. Jensen stated that the
board was acting solely on the request for use-by-exception at the present time and the
City Commission will address the exception to the building height restriction.
Mrs. Walker moved to recommend approval of the use-by-exception and Mr.
Grunthal seconded the motion.
A discussion followed regarding including conditions and limitations on the boards
recommendations.
After discussion, the board voted unanimously to recommend approval of the use
by exception.
III. The chairman called for approval of the minutes from the meeting on March
18, 1997. Mrs. Walker suggested the minutes reflect the reason the board deferred the
use-by-exception application after a vote to recommend approval failed, specifically that
the board had requested the applicant provide a site plan. Thereafter, on motion made
and seconded, the minutes were approved as amended.
IV. The chairman called for approval of the minutes from the special meeting on
March 25, 1997. On motion made and seconded the minutes were approved.
The board agreed to hold a special meeting in the conference room on April 19,
1997 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the proposed amendments to the zoning code of ordinances.
There being no further business to come before the board on motion made the
meeting was adjourned.
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