Item 8B - Cloisters Gate OpeningAGENDA ITEM:
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BACKGROUND:
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
Cloisters South Gate Opening
Jeremy Hubsch /h
Building and Zoning Directo~ '-J1
September 17, 2015
AGENDA ITEM #8B
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
In 1973, the Atlantic Beach City Commission approved a 66 unit development at the site of the former
Continental Hotel. This development has come to be known as the Cloisters. At the time the project was
approved by the City Commission, it was stated that there would only be one access to the property at its
nmihern terminus with lOth Street. The southern p01iion of the property was only granted access for
emergency purposes to Beach Avenue at that time. The City Commission minutes from the March 12,
1973 meeting specifically say that any changes to the approved project will require City Commission
approval.
In September 2014, the Cloisters board voted to open the south gate for access to Club Drive. The
proposed gate opening is solely for cars to exit the prope1iy onto Club Drive. The board of the Cloisters
believes there are issues with traffic coming to and from the prope1iy at lOth Street, and would like for
traffic to enter only on 1oth Street and exit only onto Club Drive. This proposal will bring more traffic
onto Club Drive, but will reduce traffic on 1oth Street. As an alternative to opening the south gate, the City
has conducted a study to find ways to alleviate traffic at 1oth Street. The study recommends converting the
angled parking on 1oth Street to 90 degree parking, which would result in cars not having to back out to
Beach A venue to turn around.
Some residents near the south gate have expressed concerns about this new traffic pattern and the amount
of traffic it would bring to Club Drive and nearby streets. The Cloisters has proposed several measures in
an eff01i to ensure that no hazardous public safety issues arise from the new gate opening (see attached
letter). The City's Police Chief and Public Works Director do not have any objections to the project.
However, at the February 1 ih Community Development Board meeting, several residents that live on or
near Club Drive spoke in opposition to the project (see attached minutes). The Community Development
Board voted 6-0 to recommend that the City Commission deny the opening ofthe Cloisters south gate.
BUDGET: None.
RECOMMENDATION: None
ATTACHMENTS: Minutes from March 12, 1973 Commission Meeting; Attached letter
from Cloisters; Atlantic Beach Police Depmiment Report; February 1 ih Community Development Board
minutes
REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER:
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ClTY OF ~TLhNTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
AGEtlDA
March 12, 1973
1 . Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. 1\pproval of f-1inutes of February 26, 1973
4. Recognition of Visitors
5 . Correspondence -Lt. Gov . Tom 1\dams
6 . Resolution t7o. '73-12
Lots 276, 2Gl, 26B, & 269 -Saltair
7 . B. B. t1cCormicl: & Sons -Final l'ayment
o. Hotel Reservation -Application for P.u.o.
Public Hearing
9. Narie nooks -ne: Chi l d Care -355-l Oth St.
10. Emergency sewer Repairs -Maypo rt Road
11 Tcnnin Court Repairs
12. City Clerk
13 . Chief of Polica
14. Supt. Public Works
15. City Uanager
16. Commissioners
17. Mayor
18 . Adjourn
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY CO~~ISSION
HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON .MONDAY I MARCH 12, 197 3 I AT 8: 00 p. M.
PRESENT: William s. Howell, Mayor-commissioner
L. w. Minton, Jr.
R. R. Rosborough, II
F. W. Fogg
D. ~1. Speed, Commissioners
1\1:-TD R. c. Vogel, City Manager
Gloria June Knight, Acting City Clerk
ABSENT: Oliver C. Ball, City Attorney
The meeting was called to order by Mayor-coromissioner, Mr. Howell.
The invocation was given by coromissioncr t-1inton, followed by the
pledge to the flag.
The minutes of the meeting of February 26, 1973 were ~ppro7ed n~
written.
Mayor Howell recognized visitors and called for nny bucincsD from the
floor not on the agenda. There was none.
The following bid was presented to the City Co~misoion:
Ellis K. Phelps & Company, Winter Park, Florida
One (1) Model 15C5 Comminutor
Total Sum, F.O.B. Factory with freight allowed ••• $4,893.00
Corr.rnissioner Minton moved that the bid for a ComlT'inutor be a·~tarded
to Ellis K. Phelps & Company in the amount of $4,893.00 from Account
No. 2052 Sewer Plant Construction. The motion was seconded by
Comwissioner Speed and carried.
l1ayor Howell read in full a letter from Lieutenant Governor To~
Adams. The Lieutenant Governor presented to the City of Atlsntic
Beach a Certificate of Achievement in recognition of the City's
contributions to the enhancement of Florida's enviroment. T~ Adnms
stated that the people of Florida should respect and nppreciato the
good example the City of Atlantic Beach has set in their efforts to-
wards abatement of pollution resulting from municipal sew~ge.
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MARCH 12 1 1973
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Mayor Ho,.,ell presented nnd read Resolution No. 73 -l2 levying and
i~posing special conditionn for the removal, suppression or abate -
ment of a dangerous unsafe, dilapidated or unsantitary structure,
pursuant to the provisionn of Ordinance No. 25-67-6 of tho City of
Atlantic Beach, Florida, against Lots 276, 261, 268 and 269 Saltair
Subdiviaion. Co~missioner Fogg moved for passage of said resolution,
seconded by Co~~issioner Minton and carried. Copy of Resolution No .
73-12 is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Mayor Howell stated the City has received Chango Order No. 3 from
B. B. McCo~ick & Sons, Inc. on the paving and drainage facilities
Selva Marina Subdivision, Unit No. 8, City of Atlantic aeach, Fla .
Previous value of Contract, including Change No. 1 and No. 2
Decrease in Contract value by this change order
Net Contract Value
$55,46p.so
$ 1,230.00
$54,230.50
After discussion, it was moved by comn\issioner Minton, seconded by
Commissioner Speed and carried that the reduction in price of
$1,230.00 he approved on Change Order No. 3 from B. D. McCormick &
Sons, Inc.
At this time, Mayor Howell called on Mr. Butts to make hie presenta-
tion on his application for P.U.D. Hotel Reservation. Mr. Butts
stated he would like to construct a condominiuw consisting of 66
units not to exceed three stories in height with approxiwatcly 2.6
parking spaces. There will be only one access to the property:
Tenth Street and a lock gate at the southern end of his property
at Beach Avenue for emergency use. Mr. Butts presented copies of
his proposed prolirinary plans to the City Commission. Mayor Howell
declared the meeting open for a Public Hearing.
David Sikes, David Bundy, Pete Mylkes and other opponents of the
development questioned the City•s ability to provide adequate sewer,
water and garbage service. Mayor Howell stated that on all of tho
above questions the City has adequate service. The Mayor also ex-
plained that under the present zoning, which is A-1, provid~s for
hotels or motels. Tho density of thia proposed condo~inium will be
less than 17.5 per acre. At this time, Mayor Howell called on Mr.
R. L. ~7ardrep, Chainnan of the Advisory Planning Doard for his
co~ents. Mr. Wardrop stated tho ~dvisory Planning Board has
studied this proposed condominium and considering zoning they felt
this was the best usage of the land. Sevcrnl citizens asked tho
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question as to wheth~r or not tho City of Atlantic Beach could
purchase the property. Commissioner Speed stated that the City of
Atlantic Beach is not in the business of ~aldng land speculations.
•rhere b~ing no further discussion, Mayor Howell declared the Public
nearing closed. It \oras tr'oved by Commissioner Rosborough, seconded
by Commissionor f-linton and carried to approve Mr. Butts' request for
P. u .D. for the remainder of part of Hotel Reservation. t-!ayor Howell
reminded Mr. Dutts that even though the plans have been approved,
they are still subject to certain things: placement of garbage, etc.
Any changes from what was originally proposed must be approved by tho
City Commission.
The next order of business ~s a reguest from Mario nooks of 355
'l'onth Street to care for small children in her home between the hours
of SaOO A.M. until 5:00 P.r1. Mrs. Rooks presented tho City Coromiss -
ion a petition signed by th~ citizens in her neighborhood stating
they had no objections . Mayor How0ll stated that under the ordi•
nance of Residence A zoning you arc allowed to conduct this type of
operation provided you have the approval of tho City Commission.
Commissioner Rosborough moved, seconded by Commissioner Minton and
('. carried that the City Commission approve Nrs. Mario Rooks request to
keep children in her home during the hours of a:OO A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
subject to approval of tho Board of Health and tho other necessary
boards with a maximum limit of five children.
Mr. Vogel presented to the City Co~mission an invoice fro~ Jax
Utilities Construction Company and requested Commission approval
for payment. This was an emergency repair that could not wait until
the next Commission Mooting. After discussion, it was moved by
Commissioner Ninton, seconded by corr.ll".issioncr Fo~g and carried that
the invoice in tho amount of $1,295.13 to Jax Utilities construction
Company, lnc. be approved for payment from Account No. 801.
Mr. Vogol stated that a couple of years ago we installed concrete
tennis courts and since that time we have learned that concrete is
not the best thing to build tennis courts. The City has an estimate
of approximately $1,125.00 to put a new surface on the last tennis
court constructed. After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner
Minton, seconded by Commissioner Speed and carried to re-surface the
tennis court at Jack Russell Park; the money to be used from Account
No. 9-1012. Mayor Howell instructed Mr. Vogol and r-'r. :Hilliard to
look into the possibilities of constructing more tennis courts east
of tho present courts and bring this information bnck to the City
Commission.
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Gloria June Knight presented and read in full Resolution No. 73-13
expressing the heartfelt gratitude of the City of Atlantic Beach#
Florida and the citizens of Atlantic Beach to the Honorable Adele s.
Grage. commissioner Fogg mo'ved for passage of said resolution,
seconded by Coromissioner Minton and carried. Copy of Resolution
No. 73-13 is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Mayor Howell stated that the City Co~mission had received a copy of
the Audit for 1972 and was pleased that the City of Atlantic Beach
is in a sound financial position.
There being no further business Mayor Howell declared the meeting
adjourned.
ATTEST:
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Gloria Ju~ight
hcting City Clerk
, (SE'AL)
At this tir.'.a, .Mayor Howell called on Mr. Butts to make .his presenta-
tion on his application for P.u.n. Hotel ~servation. Mr. Butts
stat~d he WO'I.lld like to .construct a condorninilll'l' consisting ot 66
units not to exceed thl:ee stories in heig-ht. with approxill'atoly 2.6
parking spaces. There will be only one aecass to the propc:tyr
Tenth Street and a lock 9ate at the southern end o£ his property
at Beach Avenue for anergency use. Mr. Butta presented copies of
llis proposed prclirinaey plans to the City COfl'mission. Mayor Howell
declared the meeting open £or a Public Hearing.
'l'here beinq no further discusuon, Mayor Howll declnre<l too Public
Bearing closed. It was n<oved by CortZ'Iission~r Rosborough, seconded
by Com.'llissionar ~linton and carded to approve Hr~ Butts' request for
I?.U.D. for the reMinder of part of Hotel Reservation. Mayor Howell
reminded Mr. Butts that even though the plans have baen approved,
they are still subject to certain things: placement of garbage. etc.
1\ny changes from wh.a.t was ori9ina.lly proposed MUst be approved by tho
City C~ission~
Minutes of the Atlantic Beach Commission, March 12, 1973
AGENDA ITEM #88
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
Though using Tenth Street as both an entrance and an exit probably made sense In 1973, times have
changed and our neighborhood is not what it used to be.
Exiting to Tenth Street Is extremely dangerous. Our current two-way entrance/exit, through a one lane
opening, onto a one lane two-way street with lots of pedestrian/bicycle traffic and angle parking
adjacent to the one lane, is dangerous at best. Every exit is an adventure: nearly hitting oncoming cars
or pedestrians who walk down the middle of Tenth Street. Bicyclists and skateboarders whiz by our
current exit totally oblivious to the potential danger of exiting vehicles. It's even worse when you enter
the Cloister and have to back up through a stop sign to allow traffic to exit the single lane entrance/exit.
Cars looking for parking spots at the beach on Tenth Street whiz past our driveway in a rush to get to
spots-and back out along the narrow Tenth Street, with all the inherent danger of driving In reverse,
passing our driveway again. Vehicles exiting our gate have limited visibility until it Is almost too late to
stop.
With this in mind, the Board of the Cloister Condominium voted in September Its desire to open the
South Gate from our parking lot to Club Drive for exit only. The South Gate would be equipped with
inductor loops and VIKING motors with arm structures. Vehicles would continue to enter from Tenth
Street.
As the cost for the motors was larger than $5000, the By Laws required the membership to vote its
approval for such a project. A letter was sent to the 66 unit owners. We received 47 YES and 7 NO votes.
This is an amazing feat-71% voting yes to spend money that Is not required! It attests to the
widespread appreciation of the dangerous situation we face every day.
We recognize that there is some potential danger when vehicles exit the South Gate: they might
continue south Into the one-way Beach Avenue In the wrong direction. To alleviate that concern, we are
placing a large sign with reflective paint on the South Gate reminding drivers that they must make a
right turn onto Club Drive and may not drive straight onto Beach Avenue. Further, we will be painting a
large arrow on the pavement to further Indicate that a right turn must be made.
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Further we recognize that we share a part of the driveway on the south side with the property directly
to our south. The gates swing out-extending about 5 feet from Its closed position--and, thus, do not
impinge In any way on the driveway/easement of that property. In fact, even when open, they do not
reach as far as the end of the garage for that property.
Further we have been opening the south gate for the garbage truck to exit our property since the
August. The driver found it very difficult to make a U-Turn or to back up the entire length of our
property in order to exit onto Tenth Street and asked for the gate to be left open for his convenience.
There have been no complaints.
Finally, we did contact the Atlantic Beach Police Department to ask for their evaluation of the project.
Both they and the Public Works department had no public safety concerns. (see copies of emalls below)
In sum, the Board believes that the risks are serious to maintain the South Gate as an emergency gate
only, that there are no credible risks to opening the South Gate as an exit-only, and therefore the
Commission should permit us to do so.
From: Glassey, Michael
Sent: Friday, August 15, 2014 4:26 PM
To: Layton, Douglas; Carper, Rick
Cc: Cameron, David
Subject: FW: RE; THE CLOISTER CONDOS/QUERY
Doug,
Our evaluation is complete and we have spoken to the residents on Club Drive. The PD has no public
safety concern with their plan as indicated below. Do you want to give her the final approval since it
came in through your office or would you prefer us to just call her?
Thanks
Michael D. Glassey MPA
Chief of Police
From: "Layton, Douglas" <dlayton@coab.us>
Date: December 17, 2014 at4:50:30 PM EST
To: meade coplan <coplancabana@yahoo.com>
Cc: "Gualillo, Victor" <vgualillo@coab.us>
Subject: RE: RE; THE CLOISTER CONDOS/QUERY
Ms. Coplan,
I can't find an email directed to you from Public Works as traditionally this type issue have been handled
by the Pollee Department In Atlantic Beach. We gave the Police Department our input prior to their
response to you which was:
Public Works has no problem with The Cloister exiting onto Club provided there is no concern from the
Police Department. We do not think this change in traffic pattern requires a permit from the City.
Hope this meets your needs,
Doug
Douglas E. Layton, P.E.
Public Works Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Jeremy Hubsch, Building and Zoning Director
FROM: Michael Deal, Chief of Police
DATE: February 12, 2015
RE: Request to Open South Gate at the Cloisters
AGENDA ITEM# 8B
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
The Police Department was asked to review a request to open the gate located at the
south end of the Cloisters, allowing vehicles to exit onto Club Drive. The purpose of this
review is to determine whether or not there is a public safety issue at the current exit
point on 1Oth Street, and if opening the south gate will create a public safety issue at
Beach Avenue and Club Drive.
I met with several residents who currently reside on Beach Avenue and Club Drive.
These residents are opposed to the opening of the south gate for reasons that include:
• Vehicles coming out of the Cloisters will be facing "head on" with traffic traveling
north on Beach Avenue which is one-way traffic. These residents feel that some
of the vehicles exiting the Cloisters will proceed the wrong way on Beach
Avenue. These residents believe this is a public safety issue which could result
in a vehicle collision with another vehicle, pedestrian, or cyclist.
• The driveway located 885 Beach Av is positioned in a "blind spot" that would
make it difficult for the residents to see vehicles exiting the Cloisters. The
resident at this location is particularly concerned that his grandchildren could be
struck by a vehicle exiting the complex.
• The increased volume of vehicular traffic coming out of the Cloisters will add to
an already heavily congested roadway with parked vehicles and numerous
pedestrians and cyclists.
I also met with Alan Gleit, President of the Cloisters Board of Directors. Mr. Gleit stated
that the majority (71 %) of owners in the Cloisters have voted to open the south gate to
allow vehicles to exit onto Club Drive versus the current exit onto 1Oth Street. Mr. Gleit
expressed the following concerns with the current exit onto 1Oth Street:
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• The north gate provides room for only one vehicle to enter or exit at a time.
Vehicles exiting through the north gate onto 1Oth Street currently have limited
visibility and may not see pedestrians and cyclists due to traffic waiting on 1Oth
Street to either turn into the Cloisters or waiting to park into one of the angled
parking spots located adjacent to the gate. According to Mr. Gleit, the limited
visibility and congestion is a public safety issue that could result in a collision.
• Vehicles on 1Oth Street are frequently required to backup in order to allow
vehicles to either exit the Cloisters or exit one of the angled parking spaces
located along 1Oth Street adjacent to the Cloisters. According to Mr. Gleit, this
also creates a public safety issue with the steady flow of pedestrians,
skateboarders, and cyclists in the area.
It is my understanding that both areas outside the north and south gates have
significant vehicle congestion, parking issues, and heavy pedestrian and cyclist activity
during the "beach months." While it could be argued that increased congestion at
these locations will also increase the probability of traffic related collisions, research
shows there has only been one documented traffic crash at either location in the last
five (5) years. That lone report was a minor crash that occurred on 1Oth Street as a
result of a vehicle backing up into another vehicle. Based on this data alone, I do not
believe the increased traffic congestion and current conditions on 1Oth Street present a
public safety issue. With that said, I also believe a public safety issue would not
necessarily be created by opening the south gate and increasing the amount of traffic
on Club Drive.
The Cloisters indicated that they will paint a large arrow on the pavement in front of the
south gate directing vehicles to turn right onto Club Drive. They will also post a large
reflective sign on this gate indicating right turn only. I also recommend that a "Do Not
Enter" sign visible from the south gate be posted on the west side of Beach Avenue.
These traffic control measures should be adequate to warn motorists exiting The
Cloisters that they need to turn right onto Club Drive instead of traveling straight onto
Beach Avenue.
The residence at 885 Beach Av does have limited visibility from their garage and a
significant portion of their driveway. However, the residents at this location can still see
vehicles exiting the Cloisters onto Club Drive prior to leaving their driveway and entering
the roadway.
While opening of the south gate will create more traffic on Beach Avenue at Club Drive,
it will also alleviate some of the same traffic congestion on 1Oth Street. Currently, this
congestion is able to clear out much quicker since 1Oth Street is a direct route to
Seminole Road. This issue is certainly a matter of inconvenience. Since Club Drive is
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not directly routed to Seminole, opening the south gate could create a greater
inconvenience to residents than what is currently being experienced by using 1Oth
Street.
Clearly, there are similar concerns about traffic and pedestrian safety on both sides of
the gate. Like many of the roadways here in Atlantic Beach in close proximity to the
beach which are inundated with heavy volumes of traffic, pedestrians, and cyclists,
there is the risk of a traffic crash and someone getting injured. However, based on the
limited number of incidents, these roadways have proven to be safe for our residents
and guests.
Because it is not a public safety issue on either side, consideration should also be given
to allow vehicles to exit through both gates which may lessen the impact on Beach
Avenue, Club Drive, and 1Oth Street.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
February 17,2015
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SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL.
The meeting was called to order at 6:04 pm. Chair Brea Paul asked that
public comment be limited to 5 minutes each since there were a large
number of public comment cards submitted. Mrs. Paul verified that all
board members are present, with the exception of Sylvia Simmons. Also
present was Building and Zoning Director, Jeremy Hubsch; Zoning
Technician, Derek Reeves, and representing the firm Kopelousos, Bradley
& Garrison, P.A. was Mrs. Darcy Gainor.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
3. OLD BUSINESS.
4. NEW BUSINESS.
5. REPORTS.
Staff Report
A. Minutes of January 20, 2015
Mr. Elmore motioned to approve the minutes of the January 20th meeting.
Mr. Stratton seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
None.
None.
A. Cloister Condominiums Opening of South Gate
Mr. Hubsch introduced the item and stated the City Commission is
seeking a recommendation on this item from the Community
Development Board. He stated that this item is specifically about whether
or not the Cloister Condominiums should be allowed to open a gate at
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Public Comment
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the south end of the property and utilize for egress of vehicular traffic. A
brief history of the property was given including Commission minutes
that approved the development with acknowledgment that the south
gate would be closed and only used for emergency services and that any
changes would have to be approved by the Commission.
An aerial of the property was presented and the proposed traffic pattern
was demonstrated as compared to the current traffic pattern. There are
some concerns that those leaving the Cloisters might go the wrong way
down Beach Avenue and that a "DO NOT ENTER" sign may be necessary.
The Cloisters have offered to put in signage including "RIGHT TURN ONLY"
signs. The possibility of making Club Drive a one way street has also been
discussed and may be something to consider. Regardless of conditions,
traffic would be reduced on 10th Street but increased on Club Drive.
Chief Deal wrote a memo regarding this item that is included in the
agenda packet. He stated that he did not see a public safety issue with
the current traffic pattern or the proposed traffic pattern. He did offer the
possible option to allow for vehicles to exit through both gates.
The Public Works Director has also reviewed the proposed plan and does
not think the proposed plan would be a problem.
Alen Gleit of the 10 10th Street Unit 32, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 stated
that the residents of the Cloisters have discussed this issue for many years
and that recently they voted to open the south gate and spend the
money necessary to automate the gate. He stated that they are aware of
potential safety issues by placing more traffic on Club Drive but that
safety issues on 10th Street are so severe that utilizing Club Drive for
exiting the property makes more sense.
Mrs. Paul opened the floor to public comment.
T.J. Street of 848 Ocean Blvd, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 stated that the
impacts on the small portion of Plaza between Ocean Blvd and East Coast
Drive would be immense because of its narrowness. He also referenced
current and former Police Chiefs' comments about a lack of positives and
hoped that the board recommends denial.
David Reed of 812 Ocean Blvd, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 stated history has
shown this gate should be closed and why challenge that especially when
considering the street widths and lack of pedestrian paths along effected
streets and also hopes the board recommends denial.
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Linda Torres Reed of 812 Ocean Blvd, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 stated Club
Drive does not have a sidewalk that lOth Street does have so the
pedestrian danger would be increased and felt the opening of the gate
should be denied.
David Shields of 130 Club Drive, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 stated that he
doesn't understand the logic of going against history and moving one
perceived problem to another area and hopes the board recommends
denial.
Robert Hines of 880 Beach Ave, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 stated he bought
his house because he knew the gate couldn't be opened without
Commission approval and though hoping for recommended denial asked,
that if this were approved, where would the needed sign age be placed.
Lulee Rady of 150 Club Drive, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 stated that she has
seen when the gate was open and that the traffic on Club Drive was bad
then and would only be worse today and asked that the board
recommend denial.
Ellis T. "E.T." Fernandez of 890 Beach Ave, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 stated
that he would like to see a traffic study regarding this issue and also has
concerns for pedestrians and would like to see this item denied.
Meade Copland of 10 lOth Street, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 stated that she
is on the board of the Cloisters described the issues at lOth Street and
asked that we all be good neighbors and consider providing some relief
from the issues at lOth Street by recommending approval.
Harry Ulrich of 151 Club Drive, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 stated he
believed that the staff report and Chief Deal's memo were incomplete
and that the Board has provisions to help make a decision which should
be to recommend denial.
Brian Hughes of 171 Club Drive, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 stated that he
views this would have an impact on a greater number of properties and
that a traffic study would be helpful and can see some potential options
but thinks the proposed plans should be denied.
Butch Toney of 895 Beach Ave, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 presented a
photo from 1990 of the front of his property that included the south gate
of the Cloisters and stated that his driveway presents a major issue
because it is blind to the gate of the Cloisters and hopes this is denied.
With no additional speakers, public comment was closed by Mrs. Paul.
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