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Item 7AAGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION STAFF REPORT AGENDA ITEM: Public Hearing and final reading of Ordinance 31-10-09 adopting the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) based amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. SUBMITTED BY: Sonya Doerr, AICP ,d~ Community Development Director DATE: March 09, 2010 BACKGROUND: After an almost two-year process, the City is now ready to adopt the EAR-based Comprehensive Plan amendments. The Transmittal Draft was sent to the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and the other reviewing state agencies in September, and the Objections, Recommendations and Comments (the "ORC") report was received in early December. The ORC contained only four minor objections from the Department of Community Affairs (DCA). The other reviewing state agencies had no objections. Staff has coordinated with DCA to address the objections, which required additional maps, and the relocation of several policies required to be in particular elements of the Plan. As you will recall from the Transmittal Draft, most revisions to the Plan are necessitated by changes in Growth Management law or to address protection of marsh and wetland resources. To answer an anticipated question, there are only two changes to the Future Land Use Map (FLUM): 1) the beach front was not previously assigned a land use designation on the FLUM, although it was designated as Recreation/Open Space within the text. The beachfront is now appropriately designated as Recreation/Open Space; 2) The FLUM designation for Tideviews is still Commercial and Residential, Low Density, as it was originally designated by the 1990 Comprehensive Plan. Tideviews will now be designated as Recreation/Open Space. There are no other changes to land use designations in this amendment. And as informational background, Atlantic Beach is not a community that has engaged in frequent Comprehensive Plan land use amendments. Since 1990, only two privately initiated land use changes have been requested and approved in the City. 1) In 2004, Johnston Island, which is now designated Residential, Low Density with about one-half acre of highly restricted Commercial, and 2) in 2007, the Selva Marina Country Club property which is now designated as Residential, Low Density. The only other land use changes have been initiated by the City to assign the annexed marsh area as Conservation and to reduce density within the Coastal High Hazard Areas to Residential, Low Density. The vast majority of land area within the City was developed prior to the implementation of Florida's growth management law. The first 1990 Comprehensive Plan assigned land use designations to be largely consistent with the existing development pattern. Of all the area within the City designated for residential use, 78% is designated as Residential, Low Density, and there are very explicit policies in the Plan prohibiting increases in residential density. RECOMENDATION: Motion to approve Ordinance 31-10-09 on final reading adopting the EAR- base Comprehensive Plan amendments. ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance 31-10-09 and Adoption Document. REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGE March 22, 2010 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 ORDINANCE NUMBER 31-10.09 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA ADOPTING EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT (EAR) BASED AMENDMENTS TO THE GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (GOPS) OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ALSO ADOPTING A NEW MAP SERIES INCLUDING THE 2010-2020 FUTURE LAND USE -MAP; PROVIDING FOR INTENT; AUTHORITY; FINDINGS OF FACT; FINDINGS OF CONSISTENCY; SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Section 163.3161-163.3215, Florida Statues, empowers and requires the City Commission for the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida to prepare, implement and enforce Comprehensive Plans and Land Development Regulations (LDRs) for the regulation of development within the City; and WHEREAS, Section 163.3184, Florida Statues, establishes the process for the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan or amendments thereto; and WHEREAS, Section 163.3187 (6) (a), Florida Statues, provides for the amendment of the Comprehensive Plan to implement the recommendations of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR), commonly referred to as EAR-based amendments; and WHEREAS, Rule 9J-11.011, Florida Administrative Code, establishes procedures for the adoption and submittal requirements of the EAR-based amendments; and WHEREAS, this ordinance is adopted after required notice was published and public hearings were held, in accordance with Section 163.3184(15), Florida Statutes. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION ON BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA: SECTION 1. INTENT. 'The purpose of this ordinance is to amend the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Atlantic Beach as previously amended since first adopted by Ordinance 95-90-48 on December 13, 1990, and to provide for the orderly growth of the City and to exercise the authority and perform the duties as required and set forth within Sections 163.3161-163.3215, Florida Statues. This amended Comprehensive Plan shall hereafter be known as the 2010-2020 Comprehensive Plan. SECTION 2. AUTHORITY. This ordinance is adopted pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida Statues, and the Florida Administrative Code, Rules 9J-S and 9J-11; and the Constitution of the State of Florida, as maybe amended from time to time. SECTION 3. ADOPTION OF MAPS. The Future Land Use Map and all Maps included within the 2010-2020 Comprehensive Plan Map Series are adopted as part of this Comprehensive Plan amendment. In the event of any conflict between any Maps and the text of the Plan, the text of the Plan shall control. SECTION 4. FINDINGS OF CONSISTENCY. The City Commission hereby fords that these amendments to the 2005-201 S Map Series and these EAR-based amendments to the Goals, Objectives and Policies of the 2005-2015 Comprehensive Plan are: (i) as a whole consistent with the Page 1 of 2 Ordinance 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 State Comprehensive Plan, Section 187.201, Florida Statues; (ii) as a whole consistent with the Northeast Florida Strategic Regional Policy Plan; (iii) as a whole consistent Sections 163.3161- 163.3215, Florida Statues; (iv) as a whole consistent with the Florida Administrative Code, Rule 9J-5 and 9J-11. SECTION 5. FINDINGS OF FACTS. These amendments are based upon the Evaluation and Appraisal Report of the City of Atlantic Beach 2005-2015 Comprehensive Plan adopted by Resolution 08-12 on October 13, 2008, and also the review, process and coordination efforts between the City of Atlantic Beach and other State of Florida agencies including, but not limited to; the Department of Community Affairs, Northeast Florida Regional Council, St. Johns River Water Management District, Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, resulting in the adoption of these EAR-based amendments in consideration of the Objections, Recommendations and Comments (ORC) Report as provided by the Department of Community Affairs. SECTION 5. SEVERABILITY. It is declared to be the intent of the City Commission that if any provision, paragraph, or section of this Ordinance or these amendments is for any reason finally held invalid or unconstitutional by any Court of com~tent jurisdiction, such provision shall be deemed separate, distinct and independent, and such holdings shall not effect or alter the remaining provisions. SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. These EAR-based amendments shall become effective on the date the State Land Planning Agency issues a final order determining the adopted amendment to be in compliance, or on the date the Florida Administration Commission issues a final order determining the adopted amendment to be in compliance in accordance with Section 163.3189, Florida Statues. Passed upon first reading by the City Commission of the City of Atlas#ic $each this 08th day of March, ZO10. Passed and adopted upon final reading and public hearing this 22nd day of March, 2010. LOUIS "MIKE" BORNO, JR. Mayor/Presiding Officer Approved as to form and correctness: ALAN C. JENSEN, ESQUIRE City Attorney Attest: DONNA L. BARTLE, CMC City Clerk Page 2 of 2 Ordinance 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 City of Atlantic Beach 2010-2020 Comprehensive Plan Goals, Objectives and Policies City of Atlantic Beach, Florida EAR-Based Comprehensive Plan Amendment Adopted by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 Effective Date: AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Table of Contents Pages Index of Tables and Maps ..................................................................... ii Background and Summary of the City's Comprehensive Planning Process .......................................... iii General Characteristics and Conditions of the City of Atlantic Beach ................................................................ iv Summary of actions and new or revised Goals. Objectives and Policies related to EAR identified. local issues ............... v Goals. Objectives, and Policies A. Future Land Use Element ............................................. B. Transportation Element ............................................... C. Infrastructure Element ................................................... D. Conservation and Coastal Management Element ....................................... E. Recreation and Open Space Element ................................. F. Housing Element ........................................................... G. Intergovernmental Coordination Element ........................... H. Capital Improvements Element .......................................... A-1 - A-17 B-1 - B-11 C-1 - C-6 D-1 - D-12 E-1 - E-6 F-1 - F-6 G-1 - G-6 H-1 - H-13 Note: No changes to the Capital Improvements Element are proposed. It will be added back to the final printed Comprehensive Plan document. 2010 EAR Based Amendment i Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Index of Tables and Maps Future Land Use Map Series The Future Land Use Map and all Maps included within the 2015 Comprehensive Plan Map Series are included and adopted as part of this Comprehensive Plan amendment. In the event of any conflict between any Maps and the text of the Plan, the text of the Plan shall control. Map A-1: Future Land Use Map Map A-2: Wetlands Map A-3a: Coastal High Hazard Area Map A-3b: Coastal Hazard Risk Vulnerability Map A-4: Environmentally Sensitive Areas Map A-5: Energy Efficiency and Conservation Zones Map B-1: Transportation Facilities Map C-1: Existing and Planned Potable Water Wells Tables Pape Number Table A-1: Residential Land Use Classification and Permitted Density .............. A-8 Table A-2: Non-Residential Intensity Standards ........................................... A-9 Table B-1: Projected Traffic Volumes .......................................................... B-5 Table B-2: City of Atlantic Beach Planning Area Minimum Levels of Service ........ B-8 Table E-1: Recreation and Open Space Level of Service Standards ............... E-3 Table E-2: Existing Public Recreation and Open Space Facilities, 2009 ............ E-4 Table H-1: Recreation and Open Space Level of Service Standards ................ H-3 Table H-2: Sanitary Sewer Level of Service Standards .................................. H-4 Table H-3: Solid Waste and Potable Water Level of Service Standards ............. H-4 Table H-4: Transportation Level of Service Standards ................................... H-5 Table H-6: Schedule of Capital Improvements, 2007-08 through 2011-12 ......... H-12 _._-- 2010 EAR Based Amendment ii Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Background and Summary of the City's Comprehensive Planning Process Pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes (F.S.) and Chapter 9J-5, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), the City of Atlantic Beach adopted its original Comprehensive Plan in December of 1990. Section 163.3191, F.S. requires that the Plan be updated periodically through the preparation and adoption of an Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR). The City's previous EAR was adopted in February 2003, and subsequent EAR-based amendments were adopted and found to be in compliance in September of 2004. Amendments as required by Statutory or Rule changes have been made such that the effective plan is current. The City's most recent EAR was submitted to the Florida Department of Community Affairs and determined to be sufficient December 19, 2008. The 2008 EAR evaluated the 2003-2008 planning period, and summarized the status of the various elements at the time of adoption of the 2004 EAR-based amendment conditions at the time of preparation of the EAR (2003); analyzed the changes since adoption of the Plan; identified the successes or failures in implementing the policies and recommendations in the Plan and the reasons therefore; analyzed the impact of any unforeseen problems or opportunities presented and identified the mandatory Statutory and Administrative Rule changes since the adoption of the Plan. Based upon this analysis, the Evaluation and Appraisal Report included recommendations for revisions to update the adopted Comprehensive Plan. This update of the Plan reflects all changes recommended within the 2008 EAR. Text that is no longer relevant, as well as objectives and policies requiring only one time action by the City, which have been implemented through the course of the planning horizon, have been deleted. Other policies that require continued implementation or that have been partially implemented, have been appropriately modified to address the revised planning horizon. New goals, objectives and policies have been added to address the issues raised within the EAR and as mandated by changes to Florida Statutes and the Florida Administrative Code. In addition to the policy changes, the associated data and analysis as required for each Element has been revised to support this EAR Based Amendment to the Goals, Objectives and Policies. 2010 EAR Based Amendment iii Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN General Characteristics and Conditions of the City of Atlantic Beach The City of Atlantic Beach is a small coastal community lying between two miles of Atlantic Ocean beachfront on the east and the expansive marsh and estuarine environment of the San Pablo Creek / Intracoastal Waterway on the west. The City contains approximately four square miles and is a near fully-developed municipality where the predominant land use is residential consisting of many older, stable and well-established neighborhoods. The City of Atlantic Beach possesses a unique character and "personality" where a high quality of life, diverse recreational activities, preservation of community character and protection of natural resources are day-to- day priorities to residents and elected officials as well. The City contains two commercial corridors: the north side of Atlantic Boulevard (SR 10) extending from the ocean westerly to the Intracoastal Waterway, and Mayport Road (SR A1A), extending from Atlantic Boulevard northerly to the municipal limits of the City at Dutton Island Road. Both corridors continue to experience a solid level of market-driven redevelopment. The appropriate redevelopment and aesthetic enhancements to the Mayport Road corridor continue to be strategic planning priorities to the City. Since adoption of the original 1990 Plan, the City has annexed and acquired extensive marsh areas extending westerly to the Intracoastal Waterway. The future land use of these areas is designated as Conservation, and invaluable recreational resources have been established therein. Tideviews Preserve, which opened to the public in 1996, consists of eight acres of passive park and offers scenic views of the Intracoastal Waterway, 2500 feet of trail and boardwalk, a scenic overlook, canoe launch and fishing area. Dutton Island Preserve, which opened in 2003, is a 40-acre passive park containing 9,000 feet of nature trails, fishing and viewing piers, a canoe and kayak launch, pavilions and picnic areas and primitive camping areas. Preservation and protection of these natural coastal resources, particularly the City's dense native tree canopy, are strongly held community values. The 2009 acquisition of the 350-acre Buckman Pritchard Trust marsh tract, renamed the River Branch Preserve, significantly increased the City's inventory of Environmentally Sensitive Lands, and development and implementation of a resource management plan is forthcoming. The primary objective of this Plan amendment is to restate or update existing goals, objectives and policies, and provide new ones, as appropriate, and as needed to reflect changes in Growth Management law. 2010 EAR Based Amendment iv Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPRE~IENSIVE PLAN A. FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT 2010 EAR Based Amendment A-1 Future Land Use Element - GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN A. Future Land Use Element Goals, Objectives, and Policies Future land use, new development and redevelopment within the City of Atlantic Beach shall be in accordance with the following Goals, Objectives, and Policies and as further controlled by the Land Development Regulations, as may be amended to implement the Goals, Objectives, and Policies of this Comprehensive Plan. Development areas shall be defined by the land use categories described within the Future Land Use Element and as depicted on the Future Land Use Map, included in this Plan amendment as Map A-1 of the Future Land Use Map Series. Pursuant to Chapter 163.3194(1), Florida Statutes, as may be amended, all Development undertaken, and all actions taken in regard to Development, shall be consistent with this Comprehensive Plan. Further, all Land Development Regulations enacted or amended shall be consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan, and in the event of inconsistency between the requirements of any zoning or Land Development Regulations, the provisions of this Comprehensive Plan shall prevail. Goal A.1 The City shall manage growth and redevelopment in a manner, which results in a pattern of land uses that: 1) encourages, creates and maintains a healthy and aesthetically pleasing built environment, 2) avoids blighting influences, 3) preserves and enhances coastal, environmental, natural, historic and cultural resources, 4) maintains the City's distinct residential community character, 5) provides for reasonable public safety and security from hazardous conditions associated with coastal locations, 6) that provides public services and facilities in a timely and cost effective manner, and 7) that encourages energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy resources. Objective A.1.1 Environmental Resources Land development activities and project review procedures shall include requirements intended to protect natural environmental features and improve the physical characteristics of the City so as to ensure the conservation and protection of Environmentally Sensitive Areas, as defined by Policy D.3.2.8 of the Coastal Conservation Element and any other natural resources including wetlands, wildlife habitats, estuarine systems, and surface and groundwater resources. 2010 EAR Based Amendment A-2 Future Land Use Element - GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Policy A.1.1.1 Land development within the City shall be permitted only where such development is compatible with environmental limitations of the site and only when submitted plans demonstrate appropriate recognition of topography, soil conditions, flooding conditions, trees, vegetation and other Environmentally Sensitive Areas, including wetlands and coastal resources, and habitat protection of rare, endangered or threatened species and areas of unique natural beauty. Policy A.1.1.2 The City shall maintain an inventory of lands, which possess significant environmental features, habitats, and areas of unique interest or beauty. The potential for development proposals to adversely impact such areas shall be considered prior to the issuance of development permits. Policy A.1.1.3 The City shall protect potable water well fields and surface waters from the adverse impacts of development and shall prohibit the establishment of incompatible land uses adjacent to potable water wells. Such incompatible land uses shall include all Industrial and manufacturing uses, but shall also include uses, which have the potential to contaminate surface water or groundwater resources. Objective A.1.2 Wetlands, Environmentally Sensitive Areas and Estuarine Environments The City shall protect, conserve and enhance the natural functions of existing wetlands, marsh and estuarine systems, and other Environmentally Sensitive Areas in order to maintain the quality and function of natural systems and wildlife habitats. Note: The terms "wetlands" or interchangeably "natural wetlands" as used within this Plan shall mean those wetland areas which have been created through natural means or through restoration or wetland creation projects of government agencies having authority over these resources, and shall not be construed to include stormwater ponds, or other manmade drainage facilities, which may be designated as jurisdictional for the purpose of stormwater management, but which are not natural Wetlands. Policy A.1.2.1 The City shall protect natural wetlands and other Environmentally Sensitive Areas, as may be identified by Map A-2 and Map A-4 of the Future Land Use Map Series or as may be identified by other accepted environmental survey methodologies, and their functions from the adverse impacts of development by maintaining the following required upland buffers between wetlands and adjacent development as set forth herein and as also implemented through the Land Development Regulations. 2010 EAR Based Amendment A-3 Future Land Use Element - GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (a) After the effective date of this plan amendment, a minimum natural vegetative upland buffer of fifty (50) feet shall be required and maintained between developed areas and the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) regardless of any other regulatory agency requirement of a lesser distance. This requirement shall also apply to the portions of tributaries, streams, or other water bodies connected to the Intracoastal Waterway. Such portions of the ICW and these tributaries, streams, or other water bodies subject to this buffer requirement shall be established by the presence of a Mean High Water Line of the adjacent tributary, stream or other water body as established in accordance with Chapter 177.26, Florida Statutes, and such Mean High Water Line shall be depicted on all Site Plans, proposed development plans, and other documents submitted for review and permitting. The fifty (50) foot upland buffer shall be measured from the St. Johns River Water Management District or Florida Department of Environmental Protection Wetland jurisdictional line. Determinations of vested rights which may supersede the requirement for this 50-foot buffer shall be made on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the Land Development Regulations and applicable Florida law. (b) In the case of other natural wetland areas, which may not be directly connected to Intracoastal related streams or waterways as described above, but are part of the coastal marsh and estuarine system, a natural vegetative upland buffer of twenty-five (25) feet shall be required and maintained between development and adjacent wetlands. Where required, such buffer shall be measured from the jurisdictional wetland line as established by the appropriate regulatory agency. (c) With the exception of facilities to provide public access for the recreational use of Intracoastal related natural resources, any buffers as may be required by preceding paragraphs (a) or (b) shall be maintained in a natural state with the exception of the clearing of Understory Vegetation as defined by Chapter 23 of the City's Municipal Code of Ordinances, and any such clearing shall be approved by the City and if required, the appropriate State or Federal agency prior to any form of clearing, alteration or disturbance of a required buffer. (d) Where remaining natural wetlands have been damaged or degraded over time through previous development, storm events, improper drainage runoff or other adverse activities, but where wetland vegetation and habitat still are predominant in quantity on a proposed development site, all plans submitted for review or permitting shall demonstrate a plan for mitigation, restoration, enhancement or recovery of jurisdictional wetlands. It is the express intent of the City 2010 EAR Based Amendment A-4 Future Land Use Element - GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN that no net loss of jurisdictional wetlands occur through any development action within the City. Any impacted wetlands on a development site shall be replaced elsewhere on the same site or elsewhere within the City of Atlantic Beach. The City shall incorporate appropriation provisions within the Land Development Regulations to further implement this policy. Policy A.1.2.2 The City shall protect wetlands and estuarine environments from the adverse impacts of development and shall prohibit the establishment of incompatible land uses adjacent to wetlands. Such incompatible land uses shall include all Industrial uses, but shall also include uses, which have the potential to disturb, contaminate or degrade wetland functions or natural systems associated with wetlands and estuaries. Policy A.1.2.3 The City shall require that, as a condition of development approval, new construction projects provide effective stormwater management, which avoids the contamination of Environmentally Sensitive Areas, wetlands, marsh and estuarine environments in accordance with applicable water quality standards of the St. Johns River Water Management District, the City's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) permit and stormwater Management Plan and the Land Development Regulations, as may be amended. Policy A.1.2.4 The City shall not issue development permits that would significantly alter wetland communities and functions. Policy A.1.2.5 New development shall be subject to the stormwater regulations as set forth within the Land Development Regulations, and post development conditions shall not discharge any increased level of stormwater run-off into the City's stormwater system. Policy A.1.2.6 The City shall enforce all applicable wetland regulations, including those as set forth within the Conservation and Coastal Management Element of this Plan, and shall continue to develop and implement comprehensive strategies to provide for the effective protection of wetlands, marsh and estuarine systems, and other Environmentally Sensitive Areas within and adjacent to the City. Objective A.1.3 Maintaining Residential Character The City shall encourage future development and redevelopment, which 1) retains the exceptionally high quality of life and the predominantly residential character of the City of Atlantic Beach, 2) provides for the preservation and protection of the dense tree canopy, and 3) which provides for varied and diverse recreational opportunities, including the preservation, acquisition and development of public access to the beach, Intracoastal Waterway and other water-related resources, and which provides for and maintains energy efficient land use patterns. 2010 EAR Based Amendment A-5 Future Land Use Element - GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Policy A.1.3.1 Additional commercial or industrial development shall be permitted only on those lands that are zoned to permit such development as of the adoption date of this Plan amendment, or following adoption of an amendment to the Future Land Use Map (PLUM). In considering any such application for a PLUM amendment, the City shall find that each of the following conditions are demonstrated by the applicant seeking said amendment. (a) There are adequate public facilities available to serve the proposed development. (b) The proposed commercial or industrial development shall not have adverse impacts to surrounding neighborhoods, other properties, the natural environment, the aesthetic qualities of the City and shall not impair or degrade scenic natural views. (c) There is a demonstrated deficiency of commercial or industrial lands within the City to serve the needs of residents of the City for such uses. Policy A.1.3.2 The City shall continue to rigorously enforce its tree protection, landscaping and buffering regulations, as well as the City's "Adopt-a- Tree" and right-of-way tree planting program. Policy A.1.3.3 The City shall continue to manage, preserve and construct facilities that provide diverse opportunities to all residents for both passive and active recreation, including parks, nature preserves, trails and bikeways, skateboard parks and ball fields, dune crossovers, waterway accesses and associated amenities. Policy A.1.3.4 The City shall not permit, either through public or private action, public access ways to the beach, the Intracoastal Waterway, or other waterways, which are open to the public as of the date of adoption of this Plan amendment, to be closed, vacated or restricted from public use in any manner. Policy A.1.3.5 The City shall continue to expand opportunities and facilities for public access to the beach, the Intracoastal Waterway, and associated creeks and marshes for passive and natural resource based recreation activities, such as hiking and biking, canoeing and kayaking, birding, fishing and other similar activities that have limited impact on these resources. 2010 EAR Based Amendment A-6 Future Land Use Element - GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Objective A.1.4 Old Atlantic Beach Sites, structures, and neighborhoods, which have been identified as having historic, architectural, archaeological, civic or cultural importance, shall be protected from damage or destruction, and the preservation of such valuable resources shall be encouraged by the City. Policy A.1.4.1 Sites and structures within the City, which are determined to have historic or archeological significance, and which are found to be worthy of preservation in accordance with standards established by the Florida Division of Historical Resources, shall be protected to the extent possible. Policy A.1.4.2 The City shall encourage the preservation of significant historic and archaeological sites through public information programs, incentives and recognition of the preservation efforts of individuals and organizations. Policy A.1.4.3 The City shall maintain within its Land Development Regulations provisions intended to retain the unique community identity, the architectural character, and the residential scale of that area of the City known as Old Atlantic Beach. Objective A.1.5 Sound Development Patterns The City shall maintain development patterns, which 1) prevent blighting influences and eliminate non-conforming uses; 2) foster diverse and stable neighborhoods; 3) protect coastal and environmental resources; 4) provide proper locations for public facilities and utilities and energy-efficient land use patterns, and 5) which encourage healthy and aesthetically pleasing living conditions. Policy A.1.5.1 The City shall review all applications for development permits to determine compliance with the Land Development Regulations, particularly with regard to provision of open space, required parking, on- site traffic flow, appropriate signage, impervious surface area limits, landscaping and tree protection so as to avoid traffic congestion, hazardous public safety conditions and inefficient land use, which may also result in harmful environmental or aesthetic effects. Policy A.1.5.2 The City shall consider, in conjunction with the issuance of all development permits within its boundaries, the impacts of development upon adjacent jurisdictions, regional service entities, regional planning policies, and hurricane evacuation plans. Further, the City shall cooperate with such entities to ensure equitable, timely, and coordinated urban development activities. 2010 EAR Based Amendment A-7 Future Land Use Element - GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Policy A.1.5.3 The City shall not permit expansion or replacement of land uses in a manner that is inconsistent with this Comprehensive Plan, as amended. Policy A.1.5.4 The City shall continue to enforce provisions for landscaping and other buffering methods as set forth within the Land Development Regulations, in order to prevent and minimize incompatible land use relationships, excessive noise transmission, and to provide screening of unattractive views and to enhance the aesthetic qualities of streets, neighborhoods, and public areas of the City. Policy A.1.5.5 Flexible regulatory methods shall be utilized to provide incentives for achieving environmental enhancement, economical land development and energy efficient patterns of land use that provide for an appropriate mix of uses within the City. Policy A.1.5.6 Commercial and light industrial development shall be located and designed so as to minimize adverse effects on residential areas, traffic facilities and the aesthetic character of the City. Policy A.1.5.7 Public facilities and utilities shall be located and designed to provide the most cost effective service and to minimize public inconvenience Policy A.1.5.8 The City shall permit residential development only in compliance with the residential density limitations as set forth within the Land Development Regulations, and as designated on the Future Land Use Map in accordance with the following table. Table A-1 Residential Land Use Classification and Permitted Density Residential Land Use Classification Maximum Density Permitted per Acre Residential -Low Densit RL U to six 6 Dwellin Units Residential -Medium Densit RM Seven 7 to fourteen 14 Dwellin Units Residential - Hi h Densit RH Fifteen 15 to twent 20 Dwellin Units Policy A.1.5.9 The City shall permit non-residential development only in compliance with the following non-residential intensity standards for commercial and industrial land use classifications as designated on the Future Land Use Map and in accordance with the following table. 2010 EAR Based Amendment A-8 Future Land Use Element - GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Table A-2 Non-Residential Intensity Standards Classification Floor Area Ratio* Impervious Surface Area Limit Commercial .50 - .70 FloorArea Ratio 70% maximum Central Business District .50 - .70 FloorArea Ratio 70% maximum Industrial .25 - .70 FloorArea Ratio 70% maximum Public and Semi-Public y .50 - .70 Floor Area Ratio 70% maximum The FloorArea Ratio is determined by dividing the gross floor area of a building by the size of the property upon which the building will be constructed. Policy A.1.5.10 The approximately 28 acres of property located within the City of Atlantic Beach known as the Selva Marina Country Club site, and more particularly described within File No. CPA-2007-01 and Ordinance No. 31-07-05 is assigned a Residential, Low Density (RL) Future Land Use Map Designation. The residential development density of this property shall not exceed 128 Dwelling Units. Proposed changes to increase the allowed development density of this property shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, regarding large-scale amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. Objective A.1.6 Preservation of Older Neighborhoods The City shall preserve the sound structural condition and the diverse character of the built environment of the City and shall encourage development programs and activities that are directed at infill development as well as the conservation, redevelopment and re-use of existing structures and the preservation of and re- investment in older neighborhoods. Policy A.1.6.1 The City shall continue to implement code enforcement procedures in order to prevent physical deterioration and blight throughout the City. Policy A.1.6.2 The City shall encourage and assist in the revitalization of older neighborhoods that provide housing for very low, low and moderate- income residents, particularly neighborhoods containing sound, but aging housing stock, where adequate public services and facilities re existing. Policy A.1.6.3 The City shall discourage redevelopment practices that displace very low, low and moderate-income residents. 2010 EAR Based Amendment A-9 Future Land Use Element - GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Objective A.1.7 Coordination with Other Agencies and Adjacent Cities The City shall coordinate its planning and development activities with the resource management plans of the St. Johns River Water Management District, the Department of Environmental Protection, the City of Jacksonville and the City of Neptune Beach, as well as with other private entities and public agencies, as may be appropriate. Policy A.1.7.1 The City shall develop and adopt regulations and policies, which are consistent with resource management plans of other government agencies and any special districts within which the City is located. Policy A.1.7.2 The City shall not issue local development permits prior to the issuance of any other required permit from County, State or Federal agencies having jurisdiction and permitting authority over the proposed development. Issuance of a required permit from County, State or Federal agencies shall not be a presumption of any entitlement to a local Development Permit. Objective A.1.8 Post-Disaster Redevelopment The City shall encourage innovative land development approaches and concepts in the event of post-disaster redevelopment, which will have the effect of reducing dependence upon automobile travel, conserving valuable natural resources and Environmentally Sensitive Areas, and preventing property damage as well as threats to human safety and security. Policy A.1.8.1 Opportunities for encouraging the use of innovative land development practices shall be provided within the Land Development Regulations. Policy A.1.8.2 The City shall continue to be a participating agency in the Duval County Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) and shall continue to implement the goals and objectives of the LMS. Policy A.1.8.3 The City shall identify the Coastal High Hazard Area as the area below the Category 1 storm surge line as established by the Sea, Lake and Overland Surges from Hurricane (SLOSH) computerized storm surge model as mapped in the Storm Tide Atlas prepared by the Northeast Florida Regional Council as part of the latest Regional Hurricane Evacuation Study pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida Statutes. Policy A.1.8.4 Within residential development areas, that are within the Coastal High Hazard Area, as depicted by the Coastal High Hazard Area map, adopted as Map A-3 of the Future Land Use Map Series and made part of this Plan amendment, the City shall not approve Plan or Map amendments that increase residential densities. 2010 EAR Based Amendment A-10 Future Land Use Element - GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Policy A.1.8.5 The City shall not approve changes to Zoning District classifications or amendments to the Future Land Use Map that would have the effect of increasing populations with special hurricane evacuation needs, as described within Chapter 252.355, Florida Statutes. Objective A.1.9 Public Services and Facilities The City shall coordinate future land development and redevelopment with the availability of public services and facilities so as to avoid deficient levels of service as established within this amended Plan. Policy A.1.9.1 Development permits issued by the City shall be conditioned upon the availability of facilities and services necessary to serve the proposed development, and facilities and services shall be authorized at same time said development is approved. Facilities and services shall meet the established levels of service as adopted in this amended Comprehensive Plan and shall be available concurrent with the impacts of development, or an alternative means of meeting concurrency requirements shall be provided in accordance with standards set forth within Chapter 9J-5, Florida Administrative Code. Policy A.1.9.2 The City shall amend its Land Development Regulations as appropriate to effectively implement the land use classifications as adopted on the Future Land Use Map and as required to meet the Objectives and Policies set forth within this amended Plan. Objective A.1.10 Surrounding Land Uses The City shall continue to maintain a development character, which is compact in form, orderly in its land use pattern, and diversified in its makeup so as to ensure employment opportunities, affordable housing, a pleasant living environment, and cost-effective and energy efficient public services. Policy A.1.10.1 The City shall undertake land annexation only when it can demonstrate an ability to provide services and facilities in a manner that maintains the level of service standards as set forth within this Plan amendment and only when such annexation contributes to the orderly growth and development of the region within which the City is situated. Policy A.1.10.2 Those areas of the City, which are designated as Development Areas, are substantially developed as of the adoption date of this Plan amendment with no opportunity for sprawl development as defined by Rule 9J-5.006(5) F.A.C. The City shall not, however, approve amendments to the Future Land Use Map that would convert areas designated as Conservation to Development Areas where adverse 2010 EAR Based Amendment A-11 Future Land Use Element - GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM #t 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN impacts to wetland and estuarine systems would result from development activities. Adverse impacts shall be presumed to result from activities, which contaminate, diminish the quantity or degrade wetlands and Environmentally Sensitive Areas, or natural functions and systems associated with such areas. Policy A.1.10.3 The City shall encourage the clustering of uses in locations where infrastructure facilities are available or where extensions and enlargements can be achieved efficiently, particularly with respect to commercial infill development along the Mayport Road corridor. 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. New development along Mayport Road shall be in compliance with the Commercial Corridor Development Standards as set forth within the Land Development Regulations. 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 intensive 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. Objective A.1.11 Appropriate Land Use Patterns The City shall provide for land use, development and redevelopment in an efficient manner, which supports the land use designations as set forth within the 2010-2020 Future Land Use Map; which enforces the residential densities and the limitations upon the type and intensity of uses, and which results in development appropriate to the sensitive coastal location of the City, particularly with respect to the predominantly residential character and small-town scale of the City. Policy A.1.11.1 The lands use categories, as depicted upon the 2010-2020 Future Land Use Map (PLUM), which is Map A-1 of the Future Land Use Map Series, shall permit the following uses and activities. (a) Conservation - Conservation lands shall include those lands so designated on the PLUM. These areas are generally composed of open land, water, marsh and wetlands and Environmentally Sensitive Areas. Conservation lands may be either publicly or privately owned. It is intended that the natural and open character of these areas be retained and that adverse impacts, which may result from development, shall be 2010 EAR Based Amendment A-12 Future Land Use Element - GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN prohibited or minimized. Adverse impacts shall be presumed to result from activities, which contaminate or degrade wetlands and Environmentally Sensitive Areas, or natural functions and systems associated with such areas. Permitted uses within the Conservation category shall be limited to the following and shall be further controlled by the Land Development Regulations. • Activities intended for the conservation, re-establishment and re- nourishment, or protection of natural resources. • Recreation uses and facilities that are customarily described as passive in nature including, but not limited to, fishing, hiking and biking, canoeing, kayaking, and the use of other similar small, quiet low-speed watercraft. • Very low intensity outdoor or water-dependent recreational related uses (excluding commercial marinas) that are determined not to be in conflict with the intent of the Conservation category, subject to applicable Federal, State and local policies and permitting requirements. (b) Commercial -The Commercial land use category is intended to provide appropriate locations for neighborhood and community businesses providing services and retail sales for the City and the closely surrounding communities. Government, civic, religious, cultural and institutional uses, may also be located within this category. Permitted uses within the Commercial category, along with uses that may be allowed by special exception, shall be limited to the following and as more specifically described within the Land Development Regulations and when located within the respective Zoning District classifications, which are intended to provide a decreasing level of use intensity due to proximity to residential uses. • 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. Residential uses, not exceeding the Medium Density category shall also be permitted, when in conjunction with, or adjacent to commercial development and redevelopment, provided that such residential development shall not be permitted within the Coastal High Hazard Area. 2010 EAR Based Amendment A-13 Future Land Use Element - GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN • Limited Commercial. These areas shall include low intensity office, service and retail businesses that are compatible when located in close proximity to neighborhoods. These uses are intended primarily to serve the needs of the closely surrounding neighborhood. Large- scale discount super-centers or "Big-Box" retailers or similar intense commercial uses intended to serve a regional market are not permitted within the Limited Commercial category. • Professional and Office. These areas shall be limited to small neighborhood scale businesses and professional offices that are compatible with, and have no measurable or noticeable adverse impacts, upon surrounding residential uses. Such uses include offices for doctors and dentists (but not clinics or hospitals), accountants, architects, attorneys, engineers, land surveyors, real estate brokers, financial planners, insurance and real estate agents and the like. (c) Central Business District -This area contains awell-established pattern and character of development, and permitted uses include retail, office, restaurant, and certain entertainment uses, which contribute to the commercial, civic and cultural vitality of the City as illustrated within the Atlantic Beach Town Center area. The Central Business District is an economic, cultural, historic and architectural anchor of the City. In order to sustain these qualities, new development and redevelopment within the Central Business District shall be reflective of the architectural styles and fabric of the area. Consistency and compatibility with the existing built environment shall be considered in the review and issuance of Development Permits within the Central Business District. (d) Light Industrial -The Light Industrial category shall be limited to light manufacturing and production, storage, warehousing and distribution uses as further controlled by the Land Development Regulations. Light industrial uses may have outdoor storage and business related activity, but such uses shall not include processes that create negative effects to surrounding properties due to noise, heat, fumes, debris, chemicals or hazardous materials. (e) Public and Semi-Public -These areas include uses such as accredited public and private schools, government uses, buildings, structures, utilities and public services and infrastructure, including police, fire and emergency services. (f) Recreation and Open Space -These areas include public and private parks, open space, passive and active recreation areas. Note: Some park and open space lands may be more appropriately designated as Conservation, such as the public lands on the western marsh front. All beach areas that are seaward of private property lines shall be considered as Recreation. Permitted uses shall include active and passive recreation activities including bikeways and pedestrian trails, skateboard parks, ball fields, tennis courts and the like. Public safety 2010 EAR Based Amendment A-14 Future Land Use Element - GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN uses, including lifeguards, fire, and police services may be located in Recreation areas. The use and development of Recreation areas shall be further controlled by the Municipal Code for the City of Atlantic Beach and the Land Development Regulations. (g) Residential -Residential uses shall be permitted in those areas so designated in accordance with the applicable permitted density and as further controlled by the Land Development Regulations and the Florida Building Code. (h) Electric Distribution Substations - New electric distribution substations shall be a permitted use in all land use categories within a utility's service territory except those designated as preservation, conservation, or historic preservation on the future land use map or by duly adopted ordinance. The standards as set forth in Section 163.3208, Florida Statutes shall apply. (i) Public Schools -Public schools shall be a permitted use in all land use categories except for lands designated as Conservation and lands located within the Coastal High Hazard Area. Policy A.1.11.2 The Future Land Use Map and all Maps included within the 2010-2020 Comprehensive Plan Map Series are adopted herewith as part of this Plan amendment. In the event of any conflict between any Maps and the text of the Plan, the text of the Plan shall control. Policy A.1.11.3 The City's Zoning, Subdivision and Land Development Regulations, zoning or other maps, and any regulations within the City's Code of Ordinances related to the use and development of land shall be subordinate to the Comprehensive Plan and the Future Land Use Map, which is part thereof. Policy A.1.11.4 Where interpretation is required to determine exact boundaries as depicted upon the Future Land Use Map, boundaries shall be determined by the nearest property line, the right-of-way line of Streets, municipal boundaries, section, township and range lines, or environmental or geographic features which serve as natural boundaries, as may be appropriate. Objective A.1.12 Public Schools and School Planning Any new public schools within the City shall be located in accordance the Comprehensive Plan and with the procedures set forth within the Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning, adopted pursuant to Section 163.3177, Florida Statutes, between the Duval County School Board, the City of Atlantic Beach, the City of Jacksonville, the City of Neptune Beach, the City of Jacksonville Beach and the Town of Baldwin and in accordance with Public School Facilities Element of this Plan. 2010 EAR Based Amendment A-15 Future Land Use Element - GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Policy A.1.12.1 The City shall maintain its shared use agreements with the single public school within the City (Atlantic Beach Elementary) and shall continue to encourage the shared use of public facilities. Policy A.1.12.2 The City shall coordinate with the Duval County School Board and the Navy to advocate for the retention of elementary and middle schools which serve this community, particularly Navy personnel and their families where these schools serve the particular and special needs of the military community. Objective A.1.13 Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Provisions for Public Participation in the Planning Process The City shall have the authority to amend the adopted Comprehensive Plan in accordance with the process established within Chapter 163.3184, Florida Statutes and shall, establish procedures to provide for the review and amendment of the Comprehensive Plan. Policy A.1.13.1 As required by Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, the City shall prepare and adopt an Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) in accordance with the schedules and procedures as established by the State land planning agency. Policy A.1.13.2 The City shall provide for the public notification, review and the public participation in all amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and also in the preparation and adoption of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report. Policy A.1.13.3 The City shall not support amendments to the Future Land Use Map or the Plan, which would authorize development within Conservation and Environmentally Sensitive Areas that may be reasonably foreseen to have adverse impacts to such areas unless such impacts are mitigated with equal resource replacement within the City. Policy A.1.13.4 Applications to amend the Comprehensive Plan shall be reviewed and evaluated based upon the following factors: (a) consistency with the Goals, Objectives and Policies of this Plan; (b) consistency with the State Comprehensive Plan and the Northeast Florida Strategic Regional Policy Plan; (d) consistency with other adopted policies and plans of the City, the County, the State or other agencies having regulatory authority over the City; (d) the potential for adverse impacts to Environmentally Sensitive Areas, the natural environment or the aesthetic quality of the City, or 2010 EAR Based Amendment A-16 Future Land Use Element - GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (e) the potential to cause deficiencies in adopted levels of service or to adversely impact available water supplies, public facilities, infrastructure and services. Objective A.1.14 Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation The City shall encourage the development and use of renewable energy resources in order to conserve and protect the value of land, buildings, and resources, and to promote the good health of the City's residents. Policy A.1.14.1 The City shall maintain an energy efficient land use pattern and shall continue to promote the use of transit and alternative methods of transportation that decrease reliance on the automobile. Policy A.1.14.2 The City shall continue to encourage and develop the "walk-ability and bike-ability" of the City as a means to promote the physical health of the City's residents, access to recreational and natural resources, and as a means to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Policy A.1.14.3 The City shall develop and implement an energy management plan to minimize electric, fuel and water resources in City buildings, fleet vehicles and on public properties. Policy A.1.14.4 No action of the City shall prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting solar collectors, or other energy devices based on renewable resources from being installed on a building and as further set forth within Section 163.04, Florida Statutes. Policy A.1.14.5 Public buildings and facilities shall be reasonably feasible to incorporate appropriate "green" building standards should be observed are contained in Designation Standard, Version 1.0, I Building Coalition, Inc. constructed, and adapted where energy efficient designs and Green Building standards that he Green Commercial Buildings ublished by the Florida Green Policy A.1.14.6 The City shall continue to promote and enforce energy efficient design and construction standards as these become adopted as part of the State Building Codes. The City shall also promote commercial and residential standards that are promulgated from time to time by the Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc. 2010 EAR Based Amendment A-17 Future Land Use Element - GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN B. TRANSPC?RTATl~N ELEMENT 2010 EAR Based Amendment B-1 Transportation Element GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN B. Transportation Element • Introduction The Transportation Element has been prepared to meet the requirements of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes. The 1990 Plan contained only a Traffic Circulation Element; however, Section 163.3177(6)Q) was amended in 1994 to require each unit of local government within an urbanized area to adopt a Transportation Element in lieu of the more limited Traffic Circulation Element. The Transportation Element addresses traffic circulation; alternative modes of travel; parking; hurricane evacuation capacity; land use densities to support public transportation and energy efficient strategies for reducing greenhouse gases. Existing and planned Transportation Facilities are identified within Map B-1 of the Future Land Use Map Series. This Transportation Element provides an analysis of transportation and mobility issues within the City of Atlantic Beach. A planning timeframe of twenty years is incorporated into the analysis of future conditions, with the horizon year of 2020. Traffic data from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) and the City's Department of Public Works has been compiled into this element. • Level of Service Standards and Criteria Level of Service (LOS) is a method of describing the operating conditions of a roadway for various traffic volumes. It is a qualitative measure of the effect of a number of factors including speed and travel time, traffic interruptions, freedom to maneuver safely, driving comfort, convenience, and operating costs. Measurement criteria to establish traffic circulation efficiency goals are often expressed in terms of average speed for arterial streets and highways. Because of the difficulty in measuring actual average speeds, traffic flow or Level of Service (LOS) comparison is used to show a measure of efficiency along the roadway. Levels of service represents a range of operational conditions, not a precise number or volume. The following are general descriptions of the six Levels of Service as established by the Transportation Research Board, 1997. LOS A -This is a condition of free flow, accompanied by low volumes and high speeds. Traffic density is low, with uninterrupted flow speeds controlled by driver desires, speed limits, and physical roadway conditions. Little or no restriction in maneuverability due to the presence of other vehicles enables drivers to maintain their desired speeds and arrive at their destinations with little or no delay. LOS B -This is a condition of stable flow, with operating speeds somewhat restricted by traffic conditions. Drivers still have reasonable freedom to select their speed and lane of operation. Reductions in speed are not unreasonable, with a low probability of traffic flow being restricted. The lower limit (lowest speed, highest volume) of this Level of Service has been used in the design of highways. 2010 EAR Based Amendment 6-2 Transportation Element GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LOS C -This is still a stable flow, but speeds and maneuverability are more closely controlled by the higher volumes. Most drivers are restricted in their freedom to select their own speed, change lanes or pass. A relatively satisfactory operating speed is still obtained, with service volumes suitable for urban design practice. LOS D -This Level of Service approaches unstable flow, with tolerable operating speeds being maintained, though considerably affected by changes in operating conditions. Fluctuations in volume and temporary restrictions to flow may cause substantial drops in operating speeds. Drivers have little freedom to maneuver, and comfort and convenience are low. These conditions can be tolerated, however, for short periods of time. LOS E - This Level of Service cannot be described by speed alone, but represents operations at low operating speeds, typically, but not always, in the neighborhood of 30 miles per hour, with volumes at or near the capacity of the highway. Flow is unstable, and there may be stoppages of momentary duration. This Level of Service is associated with operation of a roadway at capacity flow. LOS F -This describes aforced-flow operation at low speeds, where volumes are well above capacity. In the extreme, traffic comes to a standstill. These conditions usually result from vehicles backing up from a restriction. The section under study will be serving as a storage area during parts or all of the peak hour. Speeds are reduced substantially, and standstills may occur for short or long periods of time because of the downstream congestion. The most recent edition of the FDOT Level of Service Standards Handbook was used to estimate the standards for determining acceptable and unacceptable operating conditions for roadways within the City of Atlantic Beach. The FDOT Handbook incorporates standardized service volumes for each of the LOS designations listed above. The Handbook is a tool to provide for a general overview of the operating conditions of the roadway segments. More refined methods can be used during concurrency review for those segments where a more detailed traffic engineering analysis is critical for determining whether there exists adequate roadway capacity. The FDOT Handbook determines service volumes based on a number of standardized factors. These factors include; 1) area type; 2) roadway functional classification; 3) number of lanes; 4) median type; and 5) number of signals per mile. The FDOT Handbook sets the minimum Level of Service standards for roadways on the State Highway System. The LOS standards for an urbanized area of over 500,000 apply to roadways within Atlantic Beach, in that the City of Atlantic Beach is part of the Jacksonville Urbanized Area. The FDOT standard for all roadways in such an urbanized area is LOS D. However, pursuant to S. 163.3180(10), Florida Statutes, a local government may adopt alternative LOS standards for any State roadway that is not on the Florida Intrastate Highway System (FIRS). None of the roadways within the City of Atlantic Beach are on the FIRS; therefore, LOS standards lower than those adopted by FDOT may be adopted. 2010 EAR Based Amendment B-3 Transportation Element GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN • Existing Operating Conditions Roadways - An inventory of the existing transportation network within the City of Atlantic Beach was undertaken to determine the type of transportation systems available, functional classification of roadways, number of through lanes, corresponding capacities and daily volumes. Atlantic Boulevard (State Road 10) is one of three major roadway corridors from I-95 to the County's beaches. It is also the most heavily traveled of the three corridors, primarily because it is the most direct route from the communities of Jacksonville to the Mayport Naval Station. The Navy base is the single largest employer within the County. Within the City, Atlantic Boulevard is a divided six-lane arterial roadway with several signalized intersections. A construction project was completed in 2002 that widened Atlantic Boulevard to six-lanes over the Intracoastal Waterway. Commercial establishments are located on both the north and south sides of Atlantic Boulevard, and much of the existing traffic results from motorists entering and exiting driveways that serve these establishments. Mayport Road extends from the southern limits of the City at Atlantic Boulevard to the northern limits of the City at Dutton Island Road. Mayport Road continues within the City of Jacksonville providing access to the Mayport Naval Station and on to the north as State Road A1A. Numerous local public streets and driveways intersect with Mayport Road on both sides of the roadway. These streets and driveways serve mostly low to moderate density residential and strip-type commercial developments. In March 2002, the Mayport Flyover was completed and opened to traffic. The Mayport Flyover provides an interchange at the intersection of the two most traveled roadways within the City of Atlantic Beach. Construction of the Flyover alleviated a traffic problem identified in the 1990 Traffic Circulation Element. The intersection of Atlantic Boulevard and Mayport Road was identified as operating at LOS F prior to completion of the Mayport Flyover. State Road A1A continues southward from Atlantic Boulevard approximately 1-1/4 miles east of Mayport Road. The major function of State Road A1A is to provide north-south access through the beach communities and linkages to the east-west arterials and collector roadways. State Road A1A also provides access to abutting commercial properties and local public streets. Again, property within the City of Atlantic Beach adjoining State Road A1A is substantially developed. Seminole Road, Ocean Boulevard and Sherry Drive are urban collectors, which primarily serve the residential areas north of Atlantic Boulevard, and east of Mayport Road. These are all two-way, two-lane roadways and experience relatively low volumes with low accident rates. The Wonderwood Connector, which was completed and open to traffic in 2007 provides an alternative east-west connection between the City of Atlantic Beach, Mayport Village, Naval Station Mayport and State Road 9A. 2010 EAR Based Amendment B-4 Transportation Element GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN • Needs Assessment and Future Traffic Projections There have been a number of traffic improvements within and surrounding the City of Atlantic Beach that have addressed capacity issues on major roadways. The Mayport Flyover addressed the capacity problems experienced at the intersection of Mayport Road and Atlantic Boulevard. The widening of Atlantic Boulevard to six- lanes over the Intracoastal Waterway significantly increased capacity for the improved segments of Atlantic Boulevard. Completion of the Wonderwood Connector has improved traffic patterns within the northeast section of the County. Most recently, construction of raised landscaped medians and improvements to access management conditions has improved the aesthetic quality and safety of Mayport Road. Table B-1 Projected Traffic Volumes Street Link 2010 2015 2020 S.R. AIA 0.1 mile North of SR 101 17,417 18,467 19,517 S.R. 101 Ma ort Road 0.1 mile North of SR A1A 35,667 38,167 40,667 S.R. AIA 200 feet North of Church Street 54,417 57,167 59,917 S.R. AIA North of 2nd Street 43,417 45,167 46,917 SRA1A South of 11th Street 57,333 59,833 62,333 SR 10 Atlantic Blvd. 175 feet West of Third Street 35,250 37,000 38,750 SR 10 (Atlantic Blvd.) East of SR AIA (East of Ramps) 45,333 48,333 51,333 A linear regression analysis was performed to calculate the projected traffic volumes. For the purposes of the Comprehensive Plan EAR based updates it is suggested that the above descriptions replace the current traffic descriptions provided in the Plan. (NEFRC used the TTMA and PTMS sites to determine the best suited sites to report in the Transportation Element) • Mass Transit Transit service within the City of Atlantic Beach is provided by the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA). Route R1 operates along Atlantic Boulevard, connecting the South Beach area of Jacksonville Beach to downtown Jacksonville. Route R4 consists of a loop that connects Atlantic Village, located along Atlantic Boulevard, with the South Beach area of Jacksonville Beach along State Road A1A. Route Q3 provides service from Mayport Village north of the City, along Mayport Road and Atlantic Boulevard to the South Beach area of Jacksonville Beach and the Mayo Clinic located in Jacksonville along Butler Boulevard. Route Q4 provides a loop between Mayport and Atlantic Village. There is no express transit service providing a direct connection from the City of Atlantic Beach to downtown Jacksonville. This service is available through the Beaches Express (Route X2), which connects the City of Jacksonville Beach to the Downtown area via Beach Boulevard and the Hart Bridge. The transit routes, which serve the City of Atlantic Beach, are part of a larger system of transit routes that were redesigned as a result of JTA's efforts to enhance service within eastern Duval County. These routes have been successful in meeting the transit needs for the City of Atlantic Beach. 2010 EAR Based Amendment B-5 Transportation Element GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN In 2007, the JTA initiated the Beaches Trolley system with a route that traverses the three Beach cities. The Trolley has been highly successful and is very popular with Beaches' residents and visitors alike. Funding to continue operation of the Beaches Trolley appears to be committed. • Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities The City completed a bicycle and pedestrian pathway planning and public participation study in collaboration with the City of Neptune Beach and the City of Jacksonville Beach in 2002. This collaboration produced a general and conceptual plan for a system of bike and pedestrian routes to connect each of the three beach Cities, and also provides for a better system of east-west bikeway connections within each City and to other existing or planned facilities. Based on the findings of the study a priority list of desired routes was developed and the City of Atlantic Beach #as adopted a phased development approach to implement the interconnected multi-use path system. The first phase of the City's bikeway plan was in completed in 2004. The plan was updated in early 2009, and development of future phases will continue as budget resources permit with consideration to community desires. Bike and pedestrian facilities continue to be a high priority to this community in order to provide for a high level of recreational activity, energy efficiency and conservation and decreased reliance on vehicular transportation. B. Transportation Element Goals, Objectives, and Policies All transportation related activities within the City of Atlantic Beach shall be in accordance with the following Goals, Objectives, and Policies. Goal B.1 The City shall provide a safe, reliable and efficient roadway system with reasonable operational and maintenance characteristics. Objective B.1.1 Safe Roadway Conditions The City shall develop and maintain a roadway system that provides the safest possible environment for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians. Policy B.1.1.1 The City shall maintain a program to promote the safety of all activities occurring on streets and within right-of-ways under the City's jurisdiction. 2010 EAR Based Amendment B-6 Transportation Element GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Policy B.1.1.2 The City's Department of Public Works shall be responsible for the planning, review, supervision and coordination of all activities that impact the safety characteristics of the roadway system. Policy B.1.1.3 The City shall develop and maintain its roadway system in accordance with the minimum criteria as set forth within the FDOT Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards for Design, Construction and Maintenance for Streets and Highways. Policy B.1.1.4 The City shall require warrants for installation of new traffic control devices and coordinate their efforts with FDOT. Policy B.1.1. 5 The City shall maintain coordinated or traffic actuated traffic signal systems. Objective B.1.2 Construction and Maintenance Standards The City shall maintain procedures for construction, reconstruction, maintenance, and also for utility and emergency services functions, which provide for safe roadway operating conditions during these activities. Policy B.1.2.1 The City shall continue to implement the Manual of Traffic Controls and Safe Practices for Streets and Highway Construction, Maintenance and Utility Operations prepared by the FDOT for minimum requirements of work site safety. Policy B.1.2.2 The City shall maintain its program of work site safety, and all roadway plan reviews and permit applications shall be reviewed for compliance with established Maintenance of Traffic and Safety Practices. Policy B.1.2.3 The City shall coordinate construction scheduling within the public right-of-ways and shall minimize whenever possible, any adverse impacts to normal traffic flow resulting from such construction. Objective B.1.3 Operating Conditions The City shall provide streets with operating characteristics that conform to established and accepted standards so as to ensure safe conditions for vehicles, motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians. Policy B.1.3.1 The City shall accept the 2000 Highway Capacity Manual definitions for Levels of Service, which utilize qualitative measures for establishing the operational characteristics of the various roadways. 2010 EAR Based Amendment B-7 Transportation Element GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Policy B.1.3.2 The minimum Level of Service (LOS) standards, as established by FDOT, and as shown by the following table, shall be applicable to all local streets and State highway system facilities within the City of Atlantic Beach. Table B-2 City of Atlantic Beach Planning Area Minimum Levels of Service Freeways Level of Service D Principal Arterials Level of Service D Minor Arterials Level of Service E Collector Streets Level of Service E Local Streets Level of Service E Policy B.1.3.3 The City shall make LOS determinations on an as needed basis by utilizing Average Daily Traffic (ADT) and peak hour data with the methods established in the 2010 Highway Capacity Manual. Policy B.1.3.4 The City shall maintain provisions for landscaping and other buffering methods within the Land Development Regulations so as to prevent inappropriate land use relationships; prevent noise transmission; provide screening of unattractive views; and enhance the aesthetic qualities of streets, neighborhoods, and public areas of the City. Policy B.1.3.5 The City shall support the incorporation of bike paths and pedestrian way systems in the design of new roadway facilities and the upgrading of existing facilities in accordance with accepted design standards and in response to the demonstrated need for such facilities based on survey data or information maintained by the City and the North Florida TPO. Goal B.2 The City shall provide an integrated system of streets that encourage and facilitate coordinated and compatible land use patterns, including the integration of private development with public transportation facilities. Objective B.2.1 Operating Standards The City shall meet all accepted design and operating standards in the design and construction of all streets within its jurisdiction. 2010 EAR Based Amendment B-8 Transportation Element GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Policy B.2.1.1 The City shall coordinate with FDOT for the incorporation of minimum standards for roadway construction, reconstruction and maintenance for City streets as presented in FDOT Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards for Design, Construction and Maintenance for Streets and Highways and the FDOT Access Management Manual. Policy B.2.1.2 Minimum design standards for the construction of new streets or the reconstruction of existing streets shall be in accordance with FDOT Roadway and Traffic Design Standards. Policy B.2.1.3 Traffic control devices on private property shall conform to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, as published by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration. Objective B.2.2 Private Driveways and Access Management The City shall, to the extent feasible, provide for the satisfactory resolution of conflicts between the public roadway system and private driveways and parking areas in order to enhance public safety as well as existing and future neighborhood environmental conditions. Policy B.2.2.1 The City shall ensure proper management of the connections and access points of driveways and private roads to State roadways by coordination of development permitting with FDOT to achieve applicable design standards. Policy B.2.2.2 The City shall protect existing and future right-of-ways from building encroachment by on-going coordination with the North Florida TPO and FDOT to establish right-of-way requirements for future widening projects prior to issuance of development permits. Policy B.2.2.3 New development sites and redevelopment sites shall be required, where possible, to provide for interconnectivity and the sharing of existing access points to major arterials. Policy B.2.2.4 The City shall coordinate traffic planning and development permitting with State and Federal agencies so as to assist in implementing air quality improvement programs. As part of the North Florida TPO, air quality status and future projection levels are monitored. FDOT uses the Northeast Florida Regional Planning Model (NFRPM) to monitor air quality. The future projections come from estimated building permit, housing and traffic projections provided by each entity in North Florida area. 2010 EAR Based Amendment B-9 Transportation Element GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Objective B.2.3 Provision of Bikeways and Multi-use Facilities All new right-of-ways established within the City shall be of adequate width to provide for bikeways, sidewalks or similar facilities as required to encourage safe and increased pedestrian and bicycle activity. Policy 6.2.3.1 All new streets, including unimproved existing right-of-ways, shall be constructed to provide for safe use by bicycles, and where sufficient right-of-way exists, separated bicycle paths shall be provided. Policy B.2.3.2 All new residential developments containing five or more dwelling units shall provide for internal sidewalks, bike paths, or multi-use paths, and it shall be the responsibility of the developer to construct such facilities and to provide connections to any other such public facilities existing on adjoining lands. Objective B.2.4 Coordination with Transportation Agencies The City shall coordinate its transportation related activities with the plans and programs of all transportation facility providers including the North Florida TPO, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, and the Florida Department of Transportation. Policy B.2.4.1 The City shall continue to enforce land use and subdivision regulations to provide for the safe and convenient on-site traffic flow, considering motorized and non-motorized traffic movements and parking requirements. Objective B.2.4 Energy Efficient Strategies The City shall maintain its existing street patterns, which have developed to provide a network of connected neighborhoods and an ability to walk, bike and travel throughout the City with minimum vehicular travel miles and minimal traffic congestion. Policy 6.2.4.1 New retail and commercial services development and redevelopment shall be designed to provide maximum opportunity for accessibility to transit, for pedestrians and bicycles and where possible, shall connect to adjacent commercial uses. Policy B.2.4.2 Strategies to promote mixed-use development and redevelopment in appropriate locations, which shall be those locations that currently have Commercial land use designations or High Density Residential land use designations, and where adjacent to other commercial 2010 EAR Based Amendment B-10 Transportation Element GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN development or adjoining commercial corridors, shall be used to provide opportunities for living in proximity to the workplace as an alternative housing and transportation choice. Policy 8.2.4.3 Mixed-use development and redevelopment as described in the preceding Policy shall not be construed to permit industrial or intense commercial activities in combination with or close proximity to new or existing residential uses, but rather to provide for an appropriate mix of residential and neighborhoods serving retail, services and office types of uses where the need for vehicular miles travelled can be minimized. 2010 EAR Based Amendment B-11 Transportation Element GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN C. INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT 2010 EAR Based Amendment Infrastructure Element GOPS Adopted , 2010 C-1 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN C. Infrastructure Element Goals, Objectives, and Policies The provision of public facilities and public infrastructure within the City of Atlantic Beach shall be in accordance with the following Goals, Objectives, and Policies. Goal C.1 The City shall provide needed public facilities and infrastructure in a manner, which protects investment in the existing facilities and promotes efficient and appropriate use by existing and future development. Objective C.1.1 Adequate Public Facilities and Infrastructure The City of Atlantic Beach shall maintain procedures to ensure that adequate facility capacity is available at the time a development permit is issued or will be available when needed to serve the development. Policy C.1.1.1 In order to ensure that Level of Service standards are maintained, methodologies for determining available capacity and demand shall incorporate appropriate peak demand coefficients for each facility and for the type of development proposed. Policy C.1.1.2 All improvements for the replacement, expansion or increase in capacity of facilities shall be compatible with the adopted Level of Service standards for such facilities. Policy C.1.1.3 Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the City will ensure that adequate water supplies and water infrastructure facilities will be in place and available to serve no later than issuance of a certificate of occupancy or its functional equivalent. Policy C.1.1.4 The City's Director of Public Utilities shall provide written certification verifying that adequate water supplies to serve new development will be available no later than the anticipated date of issuance by the local government of a certificate of occupancy or its functional equivalent. 2010 EAR Based Amendment Infrastructure Element GOPS Adopted , 2010 C-2 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Objective C.1.2 Public Facilities Planning The City of Atlantic Beach shall incorporate capital improvement needs for public facilities within the 10-year Capital Improvements Schedule to be updated annually in conformance with the review process for the Capital Improvement Element of the Comprehensive Plan. Policy C.1.2.1 The City shall incorporate the proposed capital improvement projects, as identified within the Water and Sewer Master plans, to create the ten-year Capital Improvements Plan and aten-year financial plan for water and sewer improvements. Both plans shall be prioritized and updated annually, as appropriate. Policy C.1.2.2 The City shall coordinate with the SJRWMD's regional water supply plan and shall provide or maintain its identified water supply facilities, pursuant to Section 163.3177(6)(c), Florida Statutes. Objective C.1.3 Elimination of Septic Tanks It is the intent of the City to eliminate all septic tanks within the City. The City shall limit such on-site wastewater treatment systems to areas currently using septic tanks and shall install central sewer service in accordance with Capital Improvements budgeting and planning in order to reduce the number of septic tanks within the City. Policy C.1.3.1 Pursuant to the City of Atlantic Beach Land Development Regulations, use of on-site wastewater treatment systems (septic tanks) shall be limited to the following conditions. (a) Existing septic tanks, which are properly functioning, may remain in service until such time as centralized service is available within distances as set forth within the City's utility regulations. (b) All new subdivisions and new development shall be required to provide central sewer service as set forth within the Land Development Regulations. (c) The use of new septic tanks on any single lot of record, existing as of the date of this Plan amendment shall be permitted only in accordance with the Land Development Regulations. More than one adjoining, but previously undeveloped lot of record that is developed concurrently with multiple dwellings or as part of any unified development project shall provide central sewer and water services. 2010 EAR Based Amendment Infrastructure Element GOPS Adopted , 2010 C-3 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA 1TEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Policy C.1.3.2 The City of Atlantic Beach shall continue to coordinate with the Duval County Health Department to promote the inspection, efficient operation and maintenance of existing septic tanks. Policy C.1.3.3 Issuance of building permits shall be conditioned upon demonstration of compliance with applicable Federal, State and local permit requirements for on-site wastewater treatment systems where applicable. Policy C.1.3.4 The City of Atlantic Beach shall coordinate with appropriate local, federal and state agencies to require that issuance of permits for replacement or expansion of existing on-site waste-water treatment systems is conditioned upon compliance with current regulatory requirements and water quality standards. Objective C.1.4 Capital Improvements and Infrastructure Facilities The City of Atlantic Beach shall provide sanitary sewer, solid waste, drainage and potable water facilities and services to meet the existing and projected demands as identified within this Plan amendment. Policy C.1.4.1 Capital Improvements and infrastructure projects shall be undertaken in accordance with the schedule provided within the Capital Improvements Element of this Comprehensive Plan. Policy C.1.4.2 Projects and improvements needed to correct existing deficiencies shall be given priority in the formulation and implementation of the annual budget of the City. Policy C.1.4.3 The construction and expansion of capital improvements shall be scheduled so as to minimize disruption of services and duplication of labor and to maintain acceptable service levels for all facilities. Policy C.1.4.4 All required Federal and State permits shall be obtained before the City undertakes or authorizes contractors to begin construction and/or operation of infrastructure facilities. Objective C.1.5 Conservation of Potable Water Resources The City of Atlantic Beach shall conserve its potable water resources through regulations, policies and coordination activities, which shall reduce consumption and provide encouragement for water reuse, where feasible. Policy C.1.5.1 The City agrees to comply with the water conservation rules and Consumptive Use Permit conditions issued by the St. Johns River 2010 EAR Based Amendment Infrastructure Element GOPS Adopted , 2010 C-4 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Water Management District (SJRWMD). The City shall also promote the SJRWMD irrigation restrictions and implement other conservations measures to reduce potable water use by its citizens and shall coordinate with the Water Management District's regional water supply plan. Policy C.1.5.2 The City shall maintain its adopted water conserving rate structure in order to reduce potable water consumption. Policy C.1.5.3 The Department of Public Utilities shall continue to monitor all facility meters and quantify water loss within the potable water infrastructure. Any deficiencies shall be remedied through the City's ongoing maintenance and repair program. Policy C.1.5.4 The City shall continue to consider, where appropriate, reuse water for non-potable water needs in accordance with the Reuse Feasibility Study completed as part of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Permit renewal and the City's Consumptive Use Permit renewal. Goal C.2 Adequate stormwater management and provision for drainage shall be provided to afford reasonable protection from flooding and to prevent degradation in the quality of receiving surface water and ground water. Objective C.2.1 Protection of Natural Drainage Features The City shall maintain provisions, in accordance with the stormwater Master Plan, within the Land Development Regulations that establish a basis for orderly provision of drainage facilities so as to protect natural drainage features and to ensure that future development utilizes drainage facilities consistent with the City's Level of Service standards and the stormwater Master Plan. Policy C.2.1.1 The City shall maintain provisions within the Land Development Regulations, which require development to minimize stormwater runoff and eliminate erosion of areas adjacent to natural drainage features. Policy C.2.1.2 The City shall maintain Land Development Regulations that require land development projects to submit plans, which demonstrate that drainage design and stormwater management will be in compliance with the City's LOS standards and that additional stormwater generated shall be retained on-site and will not adversely impact existing drainage and stormwater systems. 2010 EAR Based Amendment Infrastructure Element GOPS Adopted , 2010 C-5 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Objective C.2.2 Stormwater Management and Drainage Facilities The City shall continue to identify existing stormwater and drainage facility deficiencies and correct these through the provision and maintenance of an efficient drainage system, which shall protect life, property, water quality and the natural environment. Policy C.2.2.1 The City shall work with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to coordinate maintenance and improvement to the drainage and stormwater facilities owned by the FDOT. Policy C.2.2.2 The City shall continue to implement the updated Master Stormwater Plan, completed in August of 2002, to address the identified drainage and stormwater problems areas. Policy C.2.2.3 The City of Atlantic Beach shall update the capital improvement schedule to include improvements to the drainage systems identified in the Stormwater Master Plan in accordance with the priorities as recommended within the Plan, and subject to availability of funding. Goal C.3 The functions of natural groundwater aquifer recharge areas within the City shall be protected and maintained. Objective C.3.1 Protection of Aquifer Recharge Areas The City of Atlantic Beach, in coordination with the SJRWMD, shall maintain a map of natural groundwater aquifer recharge areas within the City. Policy C.3.1.1 Existing and planned potable water wells are depicted within Map C-1 of the Future Land Use Map Series. Areas that may be identified as potential recharge areas shall be designated as Conservation areas on the City's Future Land Use Map. 2010 EAR Based Amendment Infrastructure Element GOPS Adopted , 2010 C-6 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGEi3DA TTEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN D. CONSERVATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT 2010 EAR Based Amendment D-1 Coastal Conservation Element - GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN D. Conservation and Coastal Management Element Goals, Objectives and Policies All conservation related activities and the management of coastal resources within the City of Atlantic Beach shall be in accordance with the following Goals, Objectives, and Policies. Goal D.1 The City shall protect, enhance and preserve beach and dune systems, as well as other coastal resources of environmental value, through proper maintenance and management practices, the avoidance of inappropriate use and development, including publicly-financed improvements within the Coastal High Hazard Area, and shall continue an ongoing program of re-vegetation and installation of properly designed public access-ways in areas that are subject to erosion such as the dune system. Objective D.1.1 Coastal High Hazard Area The City shall limit public expenditures that subsidize development within the Coastal High Hazard Area except for the maintenance, restoration, or enhancement of natural resources, and the provision for appropriate public access to and use of natural resources. Policy D.1.1.1 The Stormwater Master Plan, as revised and adopted in 2002, shall be implemented based upon priority of need and in accordance with annual capital improvement planning and budget review and adoption. The plan shall be reviewed and updated by 2015. Policy D.1.1.2 The City shall limit new public construction in the Coastal High Hazard Area to improvements that do not increase residential density and to that which customarily supports recreation and open-space use of the beach and waterway related resources, and which achieves dune stabilization and prevention of erosion through environmentally sound practices. 2010 EAR Based Amendment D-2 Coastal Conservation Element - GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Objective D.1.2 Storm and Flood Hazards The City shall continue best management practices that are intended to reduce damage to and erosion of dune systems and dune vegetation and estuarine environments that result from pedestrian trafgc. Policy D.1.2.1 The City shall rigorously enforce its floodplain management regulations to conform with or exceed the requirements of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Policy D.1.2.2 The City shall continue to partner in the Duval County Local Mitigation Strategy and participate in the Duval County emergency preparedness operations. The City shall review new Land Development Regulations for consistency with the Local Mitigation Strategy prior to adoption. Objective D.1.3 Protection of Dune Systems and Dune Vegetation The City shall prevent damage and destruction of dunes and dune vegetation. Policy D.1.3.1 The City shall rigorously enforce the Coastal Construction Code, and the Florida Building Code as these regulate construction within Coastal Areas. Policy D.1.3.2 The City shall continue best management practices that are intended to reduce damage and erosion of dune systems and dune vegetation, which may result from construction activities and inappropriate pedestrian traffic. Objective D.1.4 Public Beach and Waterways Access The City shall ensure adequate and convenient public access to the beach and other public waterways through maintenance of all public waterway and beach access-ways at the twenty-one street end locations existing as of the adoption date of this Plan amendment. Policy D.1.4.1 The City shall maintain all existing accesses including barrier-free ramps and shall join with other beach communities, the ~ITPO, the City of Jacksonville and others in seeking means of accommodating beach visitors as a preferred alternative to the construction of parking facilities at beach access-ways. Policy D.1.4.2 The City shall maintain all beach parking existing as of the date of this Plan amendment, and reduction in the number of public parking spaces available at beach accesses shall not be permitted unless such eliminated spaces are replaced in equal numbers and within similar proximity to the beach. 2010 EAR Based Amendment D-3 Coastal Conservation Element - GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Policy D.1.4.3 The City shall not permit, either through public or private action, public access ways to the beach, the Intracoastal Waterway, or other waterways, which are open to the public as of the date of adoption of this Plan amendment, to be closed, vacated or restricted from public use in any manner. Policy D.1.4.4 The City has determined that there are no appropriate locations for marinas within the City of Atlantic Beach. Policy D.1.4.5 The City will cooperate and coordinate with the City of Jacksonville to provide information as necessary related to any County marina development or applicable plans. Objective D.1.5 Environmental Conditions The City shall limit new development of shoreline sites so as to conform to the objective of reducing environmental degradation, as well as to encourage visual and physical accessibility, open space conservation, wildlife preservation and compatibility between adjacent uses. Policy D.1.5.1 In accordance with Section 163.3202, Florida Statutes, the City shall maintain within its Land Development Regulations establish the following: (a) Percentage of native vegetation to be protected, preserved or replaced within Environmentally Sensitive Areas during and following site development or construction activities. (b) A buffer zone of natural vegetation around wetland and deepwater habitats. (c) Stormwater retention and detention standards, which maintain rates and amounts equal to conditions existing prior to development. Goal D.2 The City shall maximize, to the extent feasible, provisions and opportunities for the protection of life and property from the effects of hurricanes and other natural disasters. D.2.1 Hurricane Evacuation The City shall maintain a comprehensive hurricane evacuation management plan and shall incorporate into that plan measures deemed necessary to maintain or reduce the City's evacuation clearance times. 2010 EAR Based Amendment D-4 Coastal Conservation Element - GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Policy D.2.1.1 The City shall cooperate with and assist other communities in identifying adequate public upland shelter spaces and shall not approve new development that creates undue burdens on the number of spaces available for threatened populations. Policy D.2.1.2 The City hereby adopts and shall maintain a Level of Service standard of a 12-hour evacuation time for a Category 5 storm for out-of-county hurricane evacuation. Policy D.2.1.3 The City shall not approve Plan amendments that increase residential density within Coastal High Hazard Areas in that such increases to existing densities have the effect of concentrating populations in hazard prone areas and may result in an increase of hurricane evacuation times for the City and the County. Policy D.2.1.4 The City shall coordinate hurricane preparedness activities with other local governments and affected agencies within the region; review its emergency preparedness plan each year; maintain a broad program of activities to increase public awareness; meet the evacuation needs of special populations, and through coordination with other local governments, strive to achieve an evacuation time within the "quick" response time frame for each storm category. Policy D. 2.1.5 The City's evacuation plan shall be consistent with the Duval County Hurricane Evacuation Traffic Management Plan as amended and shall maximize efficiencies in traffic movement so as to reduce or maintain evacuation clearance times within the City of Atlantic Beach. Objective D.2.2 Redevelopment within the Coastal High Hazard Area Redevelopment activities within the Coastal High Hazard Area shall be guided by the redevelopment provisions as set forth within the Land Development Regulations ,which shall serve the purpose of reducing the vulnerability of people, property and natural resources to damage from coastal storms. Policy D.2.2.1 The City shall coordinate with Duval County in reviewing and revising the City's Hurricane Plan and pertinent portions or regulatory codes as necessary to achieve the following policies. Policy D.2.2.2 Implement a temporary moratorium on construction immediately following a hurricane occurrence until damage assessments and redevelopment policies have been determined. Policy D.2.2.3 Prior to re-entry of the population into evacuated areas, complete all critical cleanup and repair activities required to assure public health and safety. 2010 EAR Based Amendment D-5 Coastal Conservation Element - GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Policy D.2.2.4 Structures that are storm damaged over 50% of their most recent appraised value may be reconstructed only when the entire structure will then conform to all applicable regulations, including all Land Development Regulations, and Florida Building and Coastal Construction codes. Repairs made to structures damaged to a lesser degree shall comply with all applicable Land Development Regulations and Florida Building and Coastal Construction codes in effect at the time of such work. Policy D.2.2.5 The City establishes, for regulatory purposes, the Coastal High Hazard Area as the area below the Category 1 storm surge line as established by the Sea, Lake and Overland Surges from Hurricane (SLOSH) computerized storm surge model as mapped in the Storm Tide Atlas prepared by the Northeast Florida Regional Council as part of the current Regional Hurricane Evacuation Study pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida Statutes. Objective D.2.3 Hazard Mitigation The City shall seek appropriate means of reducing the potential for loss of life and property through provisions within the Land Development Regulations, including implementation of hazard mitigation policies from the Local Mitigation Strategy. Policy D.2.3.1 The City shall maintain provisions within its Land Development Regulations, which require that all new residential development within the Coastal High Hazard Area access impacts to hurricane evacuation times and shelter provision. Policy D.2.3.2 The City shall not approve Plan amendments, which increase residential density within the Coastal High Hazard Area, or where demands upon existing shelter space shall be increased. Goal D.3 The City shall protect, preserve and maintain natural environmental resources so as to maintain or enhance air quality, water quality, vegetative communities, wildlife habitats and the natural functions of soils, fisheries, wetlands and estuarine marshes. Objective D.3.1 The City shall cooperate with adjacent communities in regional air quality management programs so as to provide a high standard of air quality. 2010 EAR Based Amendment D-6 Coastal Conservation Element - GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # ?A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Policy D.3.1.1 The City shall implement policies of the Local Mitigation Strategy appropriate to protect air quality and shall require mitigation prior to permitting of projects that may adversely affect air quality. Objective D.3.2 Conservation and Protection of Natural Coastal Resources The City shall maintain or adopt provisions within its Land Development Regulations for private and public development, which conserve and enhance soils, native vegetation, living marine and water resources and wildlife habitats to the maximum extent possible. Policy D.3.2.1 The City shall require applicants for development permits to submit appropriate environmental surveys and reports prior to the issuance of development permits. All applications for development permits and applications to rezone to Planned Unit Development and other zoning related applications shall be required to identify environmental features, including any Wetlands, CCCL, natural water bodies, open space, buffers and vegetation preservation areas, and to sufficiently address any adverse impacts to Environmentally Sensitive Areas. Policy D.3.2.2 The City shall cooperate with the SJRWMD in implementation of water conservation measures as set forth within the management plans and rules of the SJRWMD and the City's Consumptive Use Permit issued by the SJRWMD. Policy D.3.2.3 The City shall protect potable water well cones of influence and shall maintain maps of such cones of influence and shall continue to implement the well-field protection regulations, as set forth within the Land Development Regulations so as to prohibit incompatible land uses. Such incompatible uses shall include all industrial uses, but shall also include uses, which have the potential to contaminate or degrade potable water supply wells, wetland functions or natural systems associated with Environmentally Sensitive Areas. Policy D.3.2.4 The City shall appropriately restrict land use activities, which may threaten water sources from stormwater runoff into recharge areas by maintaining the stormwater, Drainage, Storage and Treatment Requirements as set forth within the Land Development Regulations. Development permits shall be issued only in accordance with the City's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) permit, in addition to the requirements of the Water Management District and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. NPDES requirements shall include use of Best Management Practices (BMPs) prior to 2010 EAR Based Amendment D-7 Coastal Conservation Element - GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA TEEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN discharge into natural or artificial drainage systems. All construction projects of one acre or more shall require a NPDES permit. Policy D.3.2.5 In accordance with Chapter 163.3202, Florida Statutes, the City shall establish and maintain within its Land Development Regulations, all necessary requirements and restrictions to ensure that land development, land disturbing activities, and land uses are managed in a manner which protects and conserves the natural functions of soils, fisheries, wildlife habitats, rivers, flood plains, wetlands (including estuarine marshes) and marine habitats including hatchling turtles. Policy D.3.2.6 The City shall cooperate with adjacent local governments and regulatory agencies to conserve and protect, as may be appropriate, unique vegetative communities located within the City and within adjacent jurisdictions. Policy D.3.2.7 The City shall designate Environmentally Sensitive Areas requiring protection as a means of implementing the Comprehensive Plan and shall include in its Land Development Regulations, prepared in accordance with S. 163.3202, F.S. means of ensuring protection of such lands from degradation. Policy D.3.2.8 Environmentally Sensitive Areas shall include lands, waters or areas within the City of Atlantic Beach which meet any of the following criteria: (a) All Wetlands, including those determined to be jurisdictional, and which are regulated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD); (b) Estuaries, or estuarine systems; (d) Outstanding Florida Waters and Natural Water Bodies; (d) Areas designated pursuant to the Federal Coastal Barrier Resource Act (PL97-348), and those beach and dune areas seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line; (e) Areas designated as Conservation by the Future Land Use Map; (f) Essential Habitat to Listed Species as determined by approved methodologies of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Policy D.3.2.9 The City shall ensure environmentally sound management of hazardous wastes and reduction of potential problems resulting there from, through amulti-faceted program incorporating public information, enforcement of regulations and monitoring of waste handling activities. The following components shall be included within the City's program: 2010 EAR Based Amendment D-8 Coastal Conservation Element - GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (a) Support the enforcement of current State and Federal regulations aimed at prohibiting discharge of wastewater containing hazardous and industrial waste into septic tanks or through stormwater runoff into aquifer recharge areas or surface water bodies. (b) Public education programs encouraging residents and business owners to avoid the dumping of used petroleum products, paint, hazardous materials and pesticides onto the ground or water bodies. (c) City coordination and monitoring of hazardous wastes by collection and transportation entities to ensure safe and responsible handling practices. Objective D.3.3 Regulatory Authority The City shall continue to cooperate with other permitting and regulatory agencies to improve estuarine environmental quality to achieve the estuarine water quality standards established by FDEP. Policy D.3.3.1 The City shall maintain, and amend as necessary, provisions within its Land Development Regulations to achieve consistency with the rules and regulatory authority of the SJRWMD. Policy D.3.3.2 The City shall coordinate with other governmental agencies during the review, permitting and development of sites which, if improperly developed, could have adverse impacts upon estuarine water quality and related resources, and through such coordination, the City shall ensure adequate sites within the drainage basin for water-dependent uses; prevent estuarine pollution which could adversely affect another governmental jurisdiction and ensure public access and reduce exposure to flood hazards. Policy D.3.3.3 The City shall coordinate its permitting activities with existing resource protection plans by notifying the administrators of such plans of any pending development activity or public improvement in a timely manner in order to ensure that such projects and activities can be reviewed and comments returned to the City prior to permitting. Objective D.3.4 Shoreline Development The City shall give priority consideration to shoreline land uses and site development improvements, which meet the following criteria: (a) Prevent adverse environmental effects. (b) Maintain or exceed the standards within this Plan for public access. 2010 EAR Based Amendment D-9 Coastal Conservation Element - GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHEN5IVE PLAN (c) Avoid shoreline hardening structures. (d) Enhance estuarine water quality. Objective D.3.5 Natural Resource Based Recreation and Public Access The City shall provide opportunities for appropriate recreational uses and access to public waterways, the beach and natural areas and shall restrict activities that harm or diminish the public's right to use such publicly owned natural resources. Policy D.3.5.1 The City shall prohibit the closure or abandonment of public right-of- ways or public lands that would restrict access to any public water bodies. Policy D.3.5.2 The City shall enforce the requirements for public access to beach areas as set forth in the Coastal Protection Act of 1985 in all permitting activities and through the course of coastal redevelopment programs. Policy D.3.5.3 The City shall prohibit the closure of existing beach and waterway accesses and any presently unopened easements, except in the case of risk to public safety as determined by the City's public safety officials, or in the case of adverse environmental impact. Policy D.3.5.4 The City shall adopt within its Land Development Regulations provisions to provide for the appropriate recreational use of surface waters within the City that under public control or City ownership including dock construction, mooring and anchoring and resource protection regulations to the extent that the City has regulatory control over such resources. Policy D.3.5.5 The beach, River Branch Preserve, Dutton Island Preserve and Tideviews Preserve are the most significant natural resources within the City, and provision for the public's use, enjoyment and access to these natural resources shall be a priority of the City through the provision of activities and facilities that are appropriate to character and environment of each location. 2010 EAR Based Amendment D-10 Coastal Conservation Element - GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Goal D.4 The City shall promote and encourage energy conservation and efficiency in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas omissions and protect the environment. Objective D.4.1 Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation The City shall encourage the development and use of renewable energy resources in order to conserve and protect the value of land, buildings, and resources, and to promote the good health of the City's residents. Policy D.4.1.1 The City shall maintain an energy efficient land use pattern and shall continue to promote the use of transit and alternative methods of transportation that decrease reliance on the automobile. Policy D.4.1.2 The City shall continue to encourage and develop the "walk-ability and bike-ability" of the City as a means to promote the physical health of the City's residents, access to recreational and natural resources, and as a means to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Policy D.4.1.3 No action of the City shall prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting solar collectors, or other energy devices based on renewable resources from being installed on a building and as further set forth within Section 163.04, Florida Statutes. Policy D.4.1.4 The City shall continue to promote and enforce energy efficient design and construction standards as these become adopted as part of the State Building Codes. The City shall also promote commercial and residential standards that are promulgated from time to time by the Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc. Objective D.4.2 The City shall improve energy conservation and efficiency in City buildings, facilities and equipment. Policy D.4.2.1 The City shall develop and implement an energy management plan to minimize electric, fuel and water resources in City buildings, fleet vehicles and on public properties. Policy D.4.2.2 The City shall conduct periodic energy audits of public buildings and facilities to identify methods to reduce energy consumption and improve energy efficiency. Policy D.4.2.3 Public buildings and facilities shall be constructed, and adapted where reasonably feasible to incorporate energy efficient designs and appropriate "green" building standards. Green Building standards that 2010 EAR Based Amendment D-11 Coastal Conservation Element - GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN should be observed are contained in the Green Commercial Buildings Designation Standard, Version 1.0, published by the Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc. Policy D.4.2.4 The City shall continue to replace light-duty vehicles in need of replacement with hybrids, alternative fuel vehicles, or the most fuel- efficient and least-polluting vehicles available for specific functions whenever coast and reliability are similar to traditional vehicles. 2010 EAR Based Amendment D-12 Coastal Conservation Element - GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHEN51vE PLAN E. RECREATION AND OPEN SPADE ELEMENT 2010 EAR Based Amendment E-1 Recreation and Open Space Element GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN E. Recreation and Open Space Element Goals, Objectives, and Policies All provision for management of lands for Recreation and Open Space within the City of Atlantic Beach shall be in accordance with the following Goals, Objectives, and Policies. Goal E.1 The City shall maintain sufficient parks, recreation facilities and open space so as to provide the citizens with a wide variety of leisure time activities in order that the City continues to be a healthy, desirable and attractive community in which to live. Objective E.1.1 Adequate Recreation Facilities The City shall inventory at least once every five years, public and private recreation resources to identify service inadequacies and opportunities for sharing of facilities and programs so as to provide safe, convenient access for all residents to beaches, parks and other recreation facilities in accordance with Level of Service standards set forth within this Plan amendment. Policy E.1.1.1 If determined to be necessary to maintain the adopted Level of Service standards as set forth herein, the City may utilize a system of user fees to support the development recreation programs and the maintenance of facilities. Policy E.1.1.2 The City shall continue to encourage volunteerism and participant involvement in planning and operating of recreation programs so as to supplement available City resources. Policy E.1.1.3 The City shall continue to encourage equitable inter-community sharing of recreation and open space facilities. Policy E.1.1.4 The City shall continue to support efforts of other government agencies and shall offer cooperation to achieve level of service standards for regional recreation and open space facilities as set forth within this Plan amendment. Policy E.1.1.5 The City shall maintain the existing recreation facilities, as identified within Table E-2, or similar facilities so as to continue to meet or exceed the Level of Service standards as set forth within this Plan amendment. Policy E.1.1.6 The City shall maintain all existing beach access ways as described within the Conservation and Coastal Management Element and shall continue to make improvements to prevent erosion caused by pedestrian traffic. 2010 EAR Based Amendment E-2 Recreation and Open Space Element GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Policy E.1.1.7 The City shall maintain all existing accessible beach accesses, and shall seek opportunities, where feasible, to provide additional access to all natural and constructed recreation and park facilities. New facilities shall be developed and constructed in compliance with applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG). Policy E.1.1.8 The City shall continue to allow parking along public rights-of-way for the purpose of providing parking for beach access, provided such parking does not interfere with pedestrian or vehicular safety and does not excessively result in damage to public or private property. Policy E.1.1.9 The City shall not permit parks and designated open space to be diverted to any other use unless mitigated by equal replacement in size and quality of the resource. Policy E.1.1.10 As of the date of this Plan amendment, the City has exceeded the adopted Level of Service standards for recreation facilities and open space areas. The adopted Level of Service standards, as set forth within Table E-1, shall be maintained as minimum standards. Table E-1 Recreation and Open Space Level of Service Standards City of Atlantic Beach, 2010-2020 TYPE OF FACILITY Playground (with equipment) Baseball or Softball Field Soccer or Football Field Basketball Court Tennis Court Running/Hiking Trail Community Center Beach Accesses Passive Park/Scenic Open Space Golf Course* (public or private) Regional Park/Open Space* LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARD 1 playground per 2,500 population 1 field per 2,500 population 1 field per 5,000 population 1 court per 2,500 population 1 court per 2,500 population 1 trail per 10,000 population 1 center per 10,000 population 1 access per 2,500 population 5 acres per 1,000 population 1 18-hole course per 25,000 population 5 acres per 1,000 population *Regional facilities are defined as those, which may not be located within the City of Atlantic Beach, but are in such close proximity so as to directly serve the daily recreational needs of the residents of the City of Atlantic Beach, such as Kathryn Abby Hanna Park and area golf courses. 2010 EAR Based Amendment E-3 Recreation and Open Space Element GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Table E-2 Existing Public Recreation and Open Space Facilities, 2010 FACILITY 2005 INVENTORY 2010 EXISTING Playground 5 ~ Baseball or Softball Field 5 4 Soccer or Football Field 3 4 Basketball Court 5 5 full courts & 4 half courts Racquetball/ Handball Court 2 2 Volleyball Court 2 0 Tennis Courts 5 g Trails 1 5 plus 9300 linear feet of 8-foot multi-use paths) Community Center 1 3 Beach Accesses 21 21 Passive Park and Open Space 412+ acres (includes River Branch Preserve, Dutton Island Preserve and Tideviews Preserve. Regional Park and Open Space 450 acres Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park adjacent to City Skate Park 0 1 Objective E.1.2 Diversity of Recreation Facilities and Activities The City shall continue to provide varied and diverse recreation activities to the community, and shall coordinate with public agencies, private organizations and individuals, as well as adjacent local governments to supplement efforts and resources of the City. Policy E.1.2.1 The City shall seek participation from appropriate private recreation program providers in order to enhance the quality and diversity of recreational services and to improve the cost effectiveness of such services. Policy E.1.2.2 The City shall provisions that development. maintain, within its Land Development Regulations, require open space and recreation within new 2010 EAR Based Amendment E-4 Recreation and Open Space Element GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA TI'EM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Policy E.1.2.3 The City shall continue to implement and construct its bicycle and pedestrian pathway system, with priority given to locations that provide links between neighborhoods, schools, parks and the beach and adjacent beach communities. Where sufficient right-of-way or land area exists, wider six(6) or eight(8) foot widths shall be the recommended standard to accommodate for the safety of multi-modal activities. The City shall also advocate the addition of bike lanes to State and County Roads. Policy E.1.2.4 The City shall support the development of skateboard facilities so as to provide safe locations for skateboarding and to discourage this activity in locations that are dangerous or where damage to public property may result. Policy E.1.2.5 The City shall maintain Tideviews Preserve, Dutton Island Preserve and River Branch Preserve as passive and natural recreation areas. Facilities shall be limited to those that support fishing, canoeing and kayaking, biking, hiking and exercise trails, picnicking and camping areas and other similar activities. Other public spaces and designated parks, may be reserved as passive areas, or may be developed as active parks as determined necessary to maintain Level of Service standards and as appropriate to the location and size of the area. Policy E.1.2.6 Public parks, other than those cited within the preceding Policy, 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. Policy E.1.2.7 The City shall continue to provide funding for maintenance, staffing and development of programs, particularly those programs that serve low and moderate-income populations and the elderly, at the Donner Park Community Center and the Jordan Park Community Center. Policy E.1.2.8 The City shall protect its beach as a recreational resource and shall rigorously seek funding for future beach renourishment projects. Objective E.1.3 Provision of Recreation and Open Space by Private Development The City shall ensure that recreation facilities and open space areas are provided in conjunction with development review and permitting so as to maintain or exceed the level of service standards set forth within this Plan amendment and prior to the impacts of such development. 2010 EAR Based Amendment E-5 Recreation and Open Space Element GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Policy E.1.3.1 The City shall maintain requirements for the provision of recreation and open space as a condition of development approval and shall also limit impervious surface area and land coverage by structures and shall enforce building setbacks in accordance with the Land Development Regulations. Policy E.1.3.2 The City shall require all new residential developments containing five (5) dwelling units or more to provide internal sidewalks or multi-use paths, and such sidewalks or pathways shall link to other facilities and public spaces where possible. Where sufficient right-of-way exists or can be designed, sidewalks and pathways shall be constructed at a minimum width of six (6) feet. Policy E.1.3.3 The adopted Level of Service standards shall be maintained as a minimum standard and funding for continued management of these facilities shall be considered during the annual budget review process. Policy E.1.3.4 Acquisition of recreation sites and open space areas by the City shall be prioritized in accordance with expressed desires of the community and in response to availability of grant funds and other incentive programs. Policy E.1.3.5 Private development shall not, by any means, restrict or prohibit access or use by the public of any public recreational resource including the beach, the Intracoastal Waterway, creeks, streams, marsh and wetland areas. 2010 EAR Based Amendment E-6 Recreation and Open Space Element GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN F. HOUSING ELEMENT 2010 EAR Based Amendment F-1 Housing Element GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA TI'EM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN F. Housing Element Goals, Objectives and Policies The City of Atlantic Beach shall encourage and support the provision of housing for all residents of the City in accordance with the following Goals, Objectives and Policies. Goal F.1 The City of Atlantic Beach shall provide opportunities for decent, safe and sanitary housing in suitable neighborhoods at affordable costs to meet the needs of the present and future residents of the City as well as ensure the stability and integrity of sound residential neighborhoods. Objective F.1.1 Housing for Very Low, Low and Moderate Income Residents Equal opportunity shall be provided to meet the housing needs of all existing and future residents of the City of Atlantic Beach, including housing for very low, low and moderate-income families. Policy F.1.1.1 The City shall support the efforts of the City of Jacksonville Housing Commission and assist with efforts to determine needs and develop sites and programs on a region-wide basis for housing for very low, low and moderate-income persons. Policy F.1.1.2 The City shall pursue Federal, state and local sources and joint public- private partnerships to provide funding sources targeted for very low, low and moderate-income housing. Policy F.1.1.3 The City shall promote the use of alternative zoning techniques and mechanisms to provide a mix of housing types within residential neighborhoods. Policy F.1.1.4 Pursuant to 9J-5.010 (3)(c)10, FAC, the City may enter into an interlocal agreement with the City of Jacksonville (Duval County) for the provision of affordable housing for very low, low and moderate-income residents and special needs households to prevent the need to increase residential densities within the Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA) in order to provide affordable housing to serve the City. Policy F.1.1.5 The City shall continue to provide assistance and incentives where possible to encourage new affordable housing and preservation of existing housing stock through the CDBG funded housing rehabilitation program and through assistance to organizations such as Beaches Habitat and Builders Care. 2010 EAR Based Amendment F-2 Housing Element GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Policy F.1.1.6 The City shall consider private and public partnerships, particularly as may be necessary and appropriate, to address the City's affordable housing needs in response to: (a) Market driven limitations, where meeting the needs for affordable housing is not economically feasible due to exceptionally high property values related to the City's coastal location. (b) Meeting the needs for affordable housing is not feasible due to limitations of residential density within the Coastal High Hazard Area. Objective F.1.2 Navy Housing Needs The City shall assist developers in responding to the special housing needs of Navy personnel. Policy F.1.2.1 The City shall coordinate with the Navy Planning Officer to assess potential future impacts resulting from growth of Naval Station Mayport that may increase housing needs of the City. Objective F.1.3 Group Homes and Foster Care Facilities Sites for group homes and foster care facilities shall be available at suitable locations to ensure that the needs of persons requiring such housing are met. Policy F.1.3.1 The City shall allow the location of group homes and foster care facilities in multi-family residential zoning districts in a manner, which is consistent with the intent of such districts so as to ensure harmonious development patterns and, at the same time, assure healthful, convenient, and pleasant environments for residents of such housing. Policy F.1.3.2 The City shall allow the placement of group homes in Planned Unit Developments. Objective F.1.4 Displacement of Housing and Businesses Uniform and equitable treatment shall be provided by the City to persons and businesses displaced by City activities and programs in accordance with Florida Statutes and Federal law, and comparable relocation housing shall be provided as required to comply with such laws and to meet demonstrated needs. 2010 EAR Based Amendment F-3 Housing Element GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Policy F.1.4.1 The City shall discourage redevelopment and demolition practices that significantly reduce existing housing stock in older neighborhoods and that result in the displacement of very low, low and moderate-income residents or special needs households. Policy F.1.4.2 The City shall monitor all redevelopment and demolition activity to ensure that comparable relocation housing is available in accordance with federal regulations, regardless of whether federal monies are involved in the activity. Goal F.2 The City shall encourage the preservation and protection of housing of historic significance as well as other components of the existing housing inventory. Objective F.2.1 Historically Significant Housing The City shall encourage the preservation and protection of historically significant housing, which has been identified within The Historic, Architectural Resources Survey of the Beaches Area and shall promote the use of such housing for continued residential use. Policy F.2.1.1 The City shall discourage development actions that have the potential to destroy or irretrievably damage the City's historic and architectural resources. Policy F.2.1.2 The City shall coordinate with the Department of State's Division of Historical Resources to further the identification and preservation of historically significant sites or structures, and if appropriate, nominate such sites or structures to the National Register of Historic Places. Policy F.2.1.3 The City shall encourage the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of historically significant housing. Objective F.2.2 Existing Housing Stock The City shall undertake housing conservation and rehabilitation of existing housing stock, but shall also require demolition when rehabilitation is not possible or economically feasible, particularly within areas of the City where there exists a significant concentration of substandard housing that contributes to negative neighborhood or environmental conditions. Policy F.2.2.1 The City shall continue to enforce Florida Building Codes, the International Property Maintenance Code, and other local ordinances and State laws to ensure adequate maintenance of residential properties and neighborhood environments. 2010 EAR Based Amendment F-4 Housing Element GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Policy F.2.2.2 The City shall schedule and concentrate capital improvements to coincide with housing improvement and financial incentive programs as needed to maintain and upgrade the quality of existing neighborhoods. Policy F.2.2.3 The City shall encourage individual homeowners and private developers to increase private reinvestment, which shall upgrade and enhance the structural quality and aesthetic conditions of existing housing and existing neighborhoods. Policy F.2.2.4 The City shall continue to rigorously enforce its Land Development Regulations, Florida Building Codes and other applicable laws as a means of deterring the deterioration of existing housing stock. Policy F.2.2.5 The City shall continue to encourage redevelopment and new development of housing units within the Section H (Marsh Oaks) area. Policy F.2.2.6 The City shall continue to encourage redevelopment and new development of single-family housing units within SeaSpray and Royal Palms and shall implement strategies to maintain stable levels of home ownership. Policy F.2.2.7 The City shall continue to pursue available funding sources, such as the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) funds, to upgrade housing conditions and infrastructure within the City's designated CDBG target area. Policy F.2.2.8 The City shall support the efforts of community based organizations and neighborhood improvement initiatives, which will contribute to the stabilization, conservation, enhancement and improvement of existing housing, structures and other physical facilities within neighborhoods. Objective F.2.3 Energy Efficient Housing The City shall encourage building and construction strategies, methods and practices that promote energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy resources in the construction of new homes and rehabilitation of existing housing structures. Policy F.2.3.1 The City shall encourage individual homeowners and private developers to use currently acceptable green housing specifications for rehabilitation of existing housing structures and will provide a resource for best green building practices. Policy F.2.3.2 The City shall encourage individual homeowners and private developers to use currently acceptable green housing specifications for construction of new homes as made available from U.S. Green Building Council. 2010 EAR Based Amendment F-5 Housing Element GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Policy F.2.3.3 The City shall promote opportunities to integrate housing, including affordable and workforce housing, with infill development to create mixed-use neighborhoods to increase energy efficiency through efficient land use patterns. Policy F.2.3.4 The City shall continue to promote and enforce energy efficient design and construction standards as these become adopted as part of the State Building Codes. The City shall also promote commercial and residential standards that are promulgated from time to time by the Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc. 2010 EAR Based Amendment F-6 Housing Element GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN G. INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINA7IQN ELEMENT 2010 EAR Based Amendment G-1 Intergovernmental Coordination Element GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN G. Intergovernmental Coordination Element Goals, Objectives and Policies Goal G.1 The City shall coordinate and cooperate with adjacent jurisdictions, other public and governmental agencies to ensure: 1) the equitable and reasonable sharing of authority, responsibility and resources in the provision of services, education and housing, 2) the provision for effective development review and permitting, and 3) the effective representation on behalf of the City in decisions related to future growth management, planning and funding resources. Objective G.1.1 Maintaining Consistency with Comprehensive Plans and Interlocal Agreements As a means of achieving effective intergovernmental coordination and consistency in planning for the future of the City and the surrounding region, copies of proposed amendments to the adopted Comprehensive Plan shall be provided to adjacent local governments and government agencies, which provide services within the City, but which may not have regulatory authority within the City. Policy G.1.1.1 The City shall forward copies of proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments to adjacent local governments, the Duval County School Board, the Northeast Florida Regional Council, the St. Johns River Water Management District, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Florida Department of Transportation and the Florida Department of Community Affairs, any special service districts as required in Section 163.3187, Florida Statutes for comment prior to legislative adoption in order that the impacts of development as proposed in the Plan amendment are coordinated with development throughout the region and the State. Policy G.1.1.2 The City shall continue to coordinate with the City of Neptune Beach, the City of Jacksonville Beach and the City of Jacksonville related to utility and infrastructure issues. Policy G.1.1.3 The City shall continue to monitor and ensure consistency with the provisions as set forth in the Interlocal Coordination Agreement between the City of Atlantic Beach and the City of Jacksonville related to shared infrastructure and utility services and annexation in accordance with the detailed and specific provisions as set forth within the restated 1995 Interlocal Agreement. 2010 EAR Based Amendment G-2 Intergovernmental Coordination Element GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE pi nru Policy G.1.1.4 The City shall continue to coordinate with the Cities of Jacksonville, Neptune Beach and Jacksonville Beach for the purpose of developing coordinated land use planning and unified development policies. Policy G.1.1.5 The City shall enter into and maintain Interlocal Agreements as necessary to provide efficient and effective services. Policy G.1.1.6 The City shall continue coordination with the following entities and agencies for the purposes as indicated: (a) Other local governments and agencies within the Duval County Evacuation Network, including the Emergency Preparedness Division of the Duval County Fire and Rescue Department and the Florida Department of Transportation for the purpose of improving hurricane evacuation routes and reducing evacuation time. (b) The State of Florida, Duval County, other local governments and the Naval Station Mayport for the purpose of post-disaster redevelopment planning, land use and transportation planning, resource conservation (including potable water), provision of shared recreation facilities and coastal and beach access facility development. (c) The North Florida Transportation Planning Organization related to transportation improvements needed to maintain or exceed adopted Level of Service standards. (d) The St. Johns River Water Management District and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection related to coordination of land use .and water supply planning, verification of adequate water supply to meet demands through the planning period and development review and permitting responsibilities and procedures. (e) The Duval County Health Department related to the coordination of proper education and procedures to improve and maintain a healthy environment within the City. (f) The law enforcement agencies of surrounding local governments, as well as State and Federal law enforcement agencies to achieve compatibility of communication equipment and coordination of services. (g) The Jacksonville Transportation Authority to support the development of transportation routes to serve Naval Station Mayport and surrounding beach communities. (h) The Duval County Environmental Quality Division to ensure provision for timely planning and development of solid waste and storm debris disposal facilities to effectively serve the needs of all communities within the County. 2010 EAR Based Amendment G-3 Intergovernmental Coordination Element GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (i) The DCPS and the Duval County School Board to ensure that population projections and proposed educational facility site plans and off-site impacts are consistent with the 2010-2020 Comprehensive Plan, as set forth in the Public Schools Facilities Element of this Plan, the Land Development Regulations and in support of following Policy G.1.4.4. Policy G.1.1.7 The City shall continue its involvement in the North Florida Transportation Planning Organization and shall maintain representation on the Technical Coordinating Committee as appropriate and necessary. Policy G.1.1.8 The City shall in coordination with the Northeast Florida Regional Council utilize the dispute resolution process established by Section 186.509, Florida Statutes to reconcile differences on planning and growth management issues between local governments, regional agencies, and private interests. Objective G.1.2 Coordination of the Management and Protection of Natural Resources The City shall continue to coordinate with all adjacent local governments and relevant agencies in implementing protection of the beach and shoreline and in protecting the potable water supply from saltwater intrusion. Policy G.1.2.1 The City shall coordinate with all jurisdictional agencies and adjacent local governments in developing and implementing programs aimed at effective management of the beaches and shorelines as well as other cross jurisdictional water bodies. Policy G.1.2.2 The City shall coordinate with Duval County and the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) to strongly advocate a continuing program of beach re-nourishment. Policy G.1.2.3 The City shall coordinate with the St. Johns River Water Management District to identify potential areas where saltwater intrusion may degrade potable water resources. Objective G.1.3 Coordination of Levels of Service for Public Facilities The City shall coordinate planning and land development activities with adjacent local governments so as to ensure that the impacts of new development shall not 2010 EAR Based Amendment G-4 Intergovernmental Coordination Element GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN preclude the attainment of adopted Level of Service standards; impair sound environmental management practices; create land use conflicts, or in any respect contribute to inconsistent and incompatible urban development patterns. Policy G.1.3.1 The City shall advise adjacent local governments of proposed development and re-development activities, which might reasonably be foreseen to reduce facility service standards and shall review such projects from the standpoint of conformity with the Comprehensive Plan of adjacent local governments, particularly near jurisdictional boundary lines. Policy G.1.3.2 The City shall coordinate with affected jurisdictions and agencies, including FDOT, regarding mitigation to impacted transportation facilities not under the jurisdiction of the City. Interlocal Agreements with other jurisdictions may be utilized for this purpose. Policy G.1.3.3 In order to reflect the shared responsibilities for managing development and concurrency, the City may enter into agreement with one or more adjacent local governments in order to address cross-jurisdictional impacts of development on regional transportation facilities. Objective G.1.4 Coordination with the Duval County School Board In accordance with the adopted Interlocal Agreement for, Public School Facilities Planning, as may be amended pursuant to Chapter 163.31777, Florida Statutes, the City shall consult with the Duval County School Board and Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) prior to implementing projects or plans that might impact the use of school facilities related to shared facilities, access, surrounding environment, housing patterns, alteration of public services and general development policies of the City. Policy G.1.4.1 The City shall notify the Duval County Public Schools of projects or plans under consideration, which might effect the operation of school facilities at least thirty (30) days prior to taking formal action thereon. Policy G.1.4.2 The City shall request that the Duval County Public Schools advise the City of proposed alteration, construction, or other plans under consideration so that the City may be advised and provided an opportunity to discuss the potential effects of such action upon the City. Policy G.1.4.3 The City shall maintain, as anon-voting representative to be appointed by the Duval County School Board, a seat on its Local Planning Agency (LPA), who shall be noticed, provided an agenda, and invited to attend LPA meetings and provide comments related to land use amendments and rezoning proposals that may effect student enrollment projections or school facilities. 2010 EAR Based Amendment G-5 Intergovernmental Coordination Element GOPS Adopted , 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09 AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Policy G.1.4.4 The City shall participate in joint planning processes and procedures for the coordination of public education facilities intended to facilitate coordination of DCPS plans with the plans of the City. On an ongoing basis, the City in cooperation with the DCPS and the other Duval County local governments, shall review existing mechanisms, each City's comprehensive plan, the Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facilities Planning and other City and DCPS programs and their effects on the plans developed for providing public schools. Objective G.1.5 Affordable Housing The City may enter into Interlocal Agreements with adjacent municipalities in order to facilitate coordination in addressing affordable housing needs. Policy G.1.5.1 The City shall enter into Interlocal Agreements with adjacent governments, as determined to be necessary and appropriate, to address the City's very low, low and moderate-income affordable housing needs in response to: (a) Market driven limitations, where meeting the needs for very low, low and moderate income affordable housing is not economically feasible due to exceptionally high property values related to the City's coastal location, or (b) Where meeting affordable housing needs for very low, low and moderate income residents is not feasible due to limitations of residential density within the Coastal High Hazard Area. 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F-, Planning & Zoning Division, GIS Section ,~;~~,,~ 800 Seminole Road P: 904.247.5826 - Atlantic Beacb, FL 32233 F: 904.247.5845 www.coab.us Title: A-3b CHRV thru Ordinance 31-10-09 (March 22, 2010); Data Sources: ABGIS(2009); COJPAO(2008); FDEP; FEMA; NOAA. AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 Waterway ~r 1 1 s .~, r s i ~, ~ E ,~ 1 ~ a a ~ ~; ~ ~. ~ s ; 1 c l ~~ ~ ,Y 1 1 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ C c ~ ~~ ~t,,°~ .,...y 0 uea~p ~i;ue~lb' '' 3 m ^ ~ m ~ © O C ~~ 1 ~ * i ~~ ~. A ~ m ~~~ ~^ n m Em^ m 3« ~~ m^ ~ `; D m z N m y in A ~ r n D m O m n Rn ~ -_ . ~. __ , ',n 00 w~ ~ a ~ m 8~ ~~a ~ m a 8 ~ c ~ < ~ y ~ 3 Z p 'O n ~ n D r ~ d ~vo O 3 b a. ° ~ ~ a~=gym s~ ~« 0 ~ ~ d D ~ z o ~ , to N d ° d ~ ~ ~Q.A ~ "v m 'o' w n ,~, - ((e ~ '! ~ H ~ ~3 D^ v ~n c ~ . ' 2 3 m G Z d ; ~ 3 7 n 7 C s ? < ~ O~ N N Z ~ y ~~ G gmm_ ~ o a~ w O Z ~ d ~n d ~ in n ~ . a W m '7 ~ ~ ~ '° 3 `° 3 m y ~ p 7 p ee W Rl N a p M' .o A w ~ m ~ p k ~=~ ~_. n2 `~~ m ~ N a < ~ F a » N c ~ 0 O V c~ p o ~c n ~ ~ ~, ~ 'a . 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'S' At o 0 n 0 3 7 j . ~ Z1 G) A 500 7 a' n ~ ~ ~ m ,n.' ~~~ R~ .2 p CJ ~ D o 2 `~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ C1 o u o o w' ~ m "~' m m N TI re p ^ O o .y ~ ~ O y M D 00 ° ;a .a ~n 'C ~ ~ v'~ - n ~ y v'Pi ~ `~ y !D tin O ~N a H 0i o A ~ 7 v~ a ~ R AGENDA ITEM # 7A MARCH 22, 2010 902 Assisi Lane 145 Walter Road 469 11th Sfreet -~, '~ r .J ~ OQ O ~e t o m 3 c n p 3 ~ C_ ~ ~ ~ ~ H 'o w '~" "y^. n Re .~ w e o O ""' P1 O ~ ~ N 2 .~,,, fD u°' ~ ~ w' S ti n ~ ~' m ~, c 3 H R ,rf . C ~ o ~ p ~ ~ e m n to 'C d V1 ~ (D ~!,' y H h ~ ~ v A V N O_ A ~ a A ~d 2848 Mayport Road m ~ ~ N - r~~• oo ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ o®~ ~ cn ^~ ~ ~~~ ~v ~ ~ 1 'c' Z `° ~ L.~ e R..~.~ Z n D N r' o~ T ~ D k" 'a' m H ~ ~ ~~~ 3 ~ ~ W r m D Z ,2 ~ v ~ ~ m 'n• cn o ~ o ~ ~ ~ ~ m ~ m A ~ ~ a D N n' m H ~ m ~ n A d ~ z ~ ~ ~ m r r 3 ~ ~ y '~' 1 fn N