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AGENDA ITEM #8B
MAY 24, 2004
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: Preliminary Plat for Cornell Two
SUBMITTED BY: Sonya Doerr, AICP, Community Development Director
DATE: May 17, 2004
BACKGROUND: Beaches Habitat has submitted a Preliminary Plat for a new development to be known
"~' as Cornell Two, located east of Mayport Road off of existing Cornell Lane. The proposed project contains 1.82
acres and will consist of approximately 16 dwelling units within eight two-unit buildings. The site is currently
zoned RG-2 (multi-family) and is located within the Residential, High Density future land use category, which
`~' permits up to 20 dwelling units per acre. In other words, the property currently has the proper zoning and
Comprehensive Plan designation for the proposed project, but a plat must be recorded in order to dedicate the
new section of Cornell Lane, which is now an unimproved dirt roadway, as a public street.
The Community Development Board considered the application at the April meeting, and requested that Habitat
defer the request until their May meeting to consider several changes such as moving retention ponds and
developing the project as a condominium, which would not require division of the property into individual lots.
Beaches Habitat has revised the project so that a Subdivision Waiver is no longer requested, and a
condominium form of ownership is proposed. Final location of retention ponds will be a function of stormwater
engineering, and easements for these facilities will be included on the Final Plat, which also requires approval
by the City Commission. (All stormwater facilities will be privately maintained.) The revised application was
considered by the CD Board on May 18th, and the Board by unanimous vote recommended approval of the
Preliminary Plat, as amended.
The proposed project qualifies as an Urban Infill Development under the Florida Housing Finance
Corporation's (FHFC) Homeownership Loan Program. The delay in receiving Preliminary Plat approval has
"" created a very tight time-frame for meeting the program's application deadline. Technical adjustments to the
final project design can be made before the Final Plat is approved and prior to approval of any Construction
Plans, but approval of the Preliminary Plat is a threshold requirement in order for the homeownership assistance
~• application to be considered by the FHFC.
Staff finds the request consistent with the Land Development Regulations and also supportive of the Housing
„~, Element of the of the Transmittal Draft of the Comprehensive Plan, specifically Policy F.1.1.5, which states:
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.
BUDGET: No budget issues.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Preliminary Plat for Cornell Two subdivision finding the proposed plat
consistent with the Zoning, Subdivision and Land Development Regulations and the Comprehensive Plan.
ATTACHMENTS: Proposed Preliminary Plat for Cornell Two subdivision and draft minutes of the April
20, 2004 Community Develop ent Board meeting.
REVIEWED BY CITY MA)~ER:._.____
May 24, 2004 regular meeting
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AGENDA ITEM #8I3
MAY 24, 2004
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Draft Minutes of the May 18, 2004 Community Development Board meeting page 1
MINUTES
~, OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
'' COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
FOR THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Commission Chambers, 800 Seminole Road
A regular meeting of the Community Development Board was held on Tuesday, May 18, 2004, in the
City Hall Commission Chambers. Present were Chair Robert Frohwein, Craig Burkhart, Lynn
~* Drysdale, Carolyn Woods, Community Development Director Sonya Doerr and City Attorney Alan
Jensen. Absent Were Steve Jenkins and Sam Jacobson.
1. Call to order and pledge of allegiance.
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m.
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2. Approval of Minutes of the meeting of Apri120, 2004.
A motion was made by Mr. Burkhart, seconded by Ms. Woods, and unanimously carried to
""" approve the Minutes of the Apri120, 2004 regular meeting.
3. Recognition of Visitors. No visitors addressed the Board.
4. Old Business.
°~ a. PLAT-2004-01, Beaches Habitat for Humanity. Review of a proposed Preliminary
Plat for the Cornell Two subdivision located off of Cornell Lane, east of Mayport
Road. (Continued from the April 20, 2004 meeting.)
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Ralph Marcello, Executive Director of Beaches Habitat addressed the Board, and
indicated that Construction Director, Paul Finley, was also present to answer any
questions. Mr. Marcello stated that in response to comments by the Community
Development Board at last month's meeting, and after discussing these comments with
the Board of Directors for Beaches Habitat, the project had been revised so that no
subdivision waiver is needed. Mr. Marcello further stated that they had discussed the
project with an attorney specializing in condominium law and the types of documents
required for that type of ownership and maintenance, and that the Cornell Two project
will be developed as a condominium. He stated that they intend to form a land
condominium, where each owner also owns some land - or yard -around their home.
Ms. Woods asked if the project would still be a similar type of project as had been
discussed at last month's meeting. Mr. Marcello responded, yes; the project will still be
„~ one or two-story duplexes with probably only 16, but a maximum to 20 dwelling units,
similar to their projects on Forsyth Court and at Francis Cove III. He stated that his
Board (the Beaches Habitat Board) did not support large multi-unit buildings for the type
,~, of work they do.
AGENDA ITEM #8B
NIAY 24, 2004
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Draft Minutes of the May 18, 2004 Community Development Board meeting page 2
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Ms. Woods asked Ms. Doerr if this type of project met the City's regulations. Ms. Doerr
responded that it did; the property is currently zoned for multi-family (RG-2), which also
~ allows duplexes, and the Comprehensive Plan land use designation is High Density,
which could allow up to 20 dwelling unit per acres, and that the project also supports the
Comprehensive Plan's affordable housing policies.
Mr. Frohwein inquired as to roadway standards and asked if the road width met the
City's requirements. Ms. Doerr responded that yes, it did, and as the project was
constructed, it would be require a stormwater permit from the SJRWMD and would be
required to meet all City development standards including drainage standards,
impervious area setbacks, etc.
Ms. Walker asked for confirmation that there were no Variances that were part of this
request. Ms. Doerr responded that that was correct, the only action now being requested
~, was approval of Preliminary Plat, which essentially establishes the roadway, and that
drainage and utility easements will be required on the Final Plat, which must be approved
by the City Commission.
After further discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Burkhart and seconded by Ms.
Woods to recommend approval to the City Commission of the Preliminary Plat For
,~ Cornell Two. The Board requested that, as drainage engineering plans were designed,
Beaches Habitat consider the possibility of placing the retention pond near the entrance
of the project as that could make an attractive entry feature. Mr. Marcello affirmed that
this would be given consideration.
A vote on the motion was called, and the motion to approve carried unanimously.
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AGENDA ITEM #8B
MAY 24, 2004
MEMORANDUM
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
BUILDING AND PLANNING
800 SEMINOLE ROAD
ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA 32233-5445
TELEPHONE: (904) 247-5800
FAX: (904) 247-5845
http:/lci.adan[ic-beach.fl. us
TO: Community Development Board
FROM: Sonya Doerr, AICP ~ C
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Communi Develo merit Director ®~
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DATE: May 10, 2004
'~ SUBJECT: Cornell Two subdivision -revised preliminary plat
~. Attached is a revised preliminary plat for the proposed Cornell Two project. As you will recall,
this application, which was submitted by Beached Habitat, was deferred from the previous
month's meeting.
T'he revised plan anticipates a condominium project with no divisions into lots. The roadway
would be a dedicated public street, and private drainage easements would be recorded on the
final plat subject to stormwater engineering in accordance with City regulations and St. Johns
River Water Management District permitting requirements. The property is zoned RG-2 (multi-
family) and is located within the Residential, High Density Comprehensive Plan land use
category.
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