Agenda Packet 03-08-04 CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 8, 2004
AGENDA
1 Call to order
Invocation and pledge to the flag
' 1. Approve minutes of the Regular Commission meeting of February 9, 2004
2. Courtesy of Floor to Visitors
A. Hidden Cove Homeowners' Association
3. Unfinished Business from Previous Meetings
A. Report on sidewalk at 5th Street/Sherry Drive (Comm. Parsons)
4. Consent Agenda
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED TO BE
ROUTINE BY THE CITY COMMISSION AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION IN
THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE
' ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE
CONSENT AGENDA AND WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTATION AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY
SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COMMISSION ON THESE ITEMS
A. Acknowledge receipt of monthly reports: Building Department, Public Works,
and new Occupational Licenses
5. Committee Reports
6. Action on Resolutions
7. Action on Ordinances
' A. Ordinance No. 58-04-29 Public Hearing and Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE VI, DIVISION 3,
' GENERAL EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND DIVISION 4, POLICE
OFFICER RETIREMENT SYSTEM, TO PROVIDE A DEFERRED
RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM FOR PARTICIPANTS; CHANGE
' PAYMENT OF PENSION BOARD EXPENSES; AND AMENDING CHAPTER
2, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE VI, DIVISION 4, POLICE OFFICER
RETIREMENT SYSTEM, TO PROVIDE ADJUSTMENTS FOR NORMAL
' RETIREMENT BENEFITS; PROVIDING ADJUSTMENTS TO OPTIONAL
FORMS OF PENSION PAYMENT; PROVIDING FOR EARLY RETIREMENT
BENEFITS; PROVIDING ADJUSTMENTS FOR DEFERRED RETIREMENT
' BENEFITS; PROVIDING FOR DEATH BENEFITS; PROVIDING FOR
CHANGE TO PAYMENT OF PENSION BOARD EXPENSES; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND
' PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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B. Ordinance No. 25-04-35 Public Hearing and Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE 2, BUILDING CODES, TO ADD A NEW
SEC. 6-18 CONSTRUCTION SITE MANAGEMENT, TO INCLUDE A
CONSTRUCTION SITE MANAGEMENT PLAN
C. Ordinance No. 52-04-03 Public Hearing and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE 2005 FUTURE LAND USE MAP, AS ADOPTED BY
ORDINANCE NO. 95-90-48, AS AMENDED, SAID ORDINANCE NO. 31-04-
03 WHICH SHALL CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS AS
ESTABLISHED ON THE 2005 FUTURE LAND USE MAP (FLUM) FOR
LANDS AS DESCRIBED HEREIN FROM CONSERVATION TO
RESIDENTIAL, MEDIUM DENSITY AND GENERAL COMMERCIAL
RELATED TO A SMALL SCALE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY KNOWN AS
THE ATLANTIC BEACH YACHT CLUB, PROVIDING FOR INTENT;
AUTHORITY; FINDINGS OF CONSISTENCY; FINDINGS OF FACT,
SEVERABILITY; RECODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE (Applicant
has requested that this item be withdrawn at this time and be continued at a
future date. The public hearing will be readvertised when it is rescheduled)
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D. Ordinance No. 52-04-02 Public Hearing and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, COUNTY OF
DUVAL, STATE OF FLORIDA, ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 52-04-02,
REZONING LANDS AS DESCRIBED HEREIN TO PUD (PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT); PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL CONDITIONS; PROVIDING
FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; REQUIRING
RECORDATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (Applicant has
requested that this item be withdrawn at this time and be continued at a future
Yr date. The public hearing will be readvertised when it is rescheduled)
E. Ordinance No. 95-04-86 Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
AMENDING
CHAPTER 23, VEGETATION; CREATING A TREE PRESERVATION
PROGRAM; PROVIDING GEOGRAPHIC LIMITS OF THE PROGRAM;
PROVIDING PRESERVATION INCENTIVES AND REQUIREMENTS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
F. Ordinance No. 31-04-04 Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE 1990 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND THE 2005 FUTURE
LAND USE MAP, AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 95-90-48, AS
AMENDED, SAID ORDINANCE ADOPTING EVALUATION AND
APPRAISAL REPORT (EAR) BASED AMENDMENTS TO THE GOALS,
OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (GOPS) OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN;
ESTABLISHING THE 2015 FUTURE LAND USE MAP; PROVIDING FOR
INTENT;AUTHORITY; FINDINGS OF FACT; FINDINGS OF CONSISTENCY;
SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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8. Miscellaneous Business
A. Award a contract to Camp, Dresser McKee in the amount of$26,500 for Phase II
611 of the Effluent Copper Mixing Zone (REP 0203-7) (City Manager)
B. Authorize staff to use the City's annual electrical contractor, Brooks and
Limbaugh, and extend the existing contract with W. Earl Floyd to complete the
installation of a pump and motor on Well No. 2, and waive the formal bidding
process (City Manager)
C. Approve list of items to be declared as surplus to the City of Atlantic Beach(City
Manager)
9. City Manager
A. City Manager's report
10. Reports and/or requests from City Commissioners and City Attorney
Adjournment
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any meeting, such person may deed a record of the proceedings, and, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record shall include the testimony and evidence upon which the
appeal is to be based.
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City Clerk prior to the meeting. For your convenience, forms for this purpose are available at the entrance to the
Commission Chambers.
Every effort is made to indicate what action the City Commission is expected to take on each agenda item.
However, the City Commission may act upon any agenda subject, regardless of how the matter is stated on the
agenda.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with
disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the City Clerk by 5:00 PM,
Friday,March 5,2004.
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MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
FEBRUARY 23, 2004
CITY HALL, 800 SEMINOLE ROAD
Attendance IN ATTENDANCE:
Mayor John Meserve City Manager Jim Hanson
Commissioner Paul B. Parsons City Clerk Maureen King
Commissioner Sylvia N. Simmons City Attorney Alan C. Jensen
Commissioner J. Dezmond Waters III
ABSENT:
Mayor Pro Tem Richard Beaver
Call to Order/Pledge Mayor Meserve called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. The Invocation
given by Commissioner Parsons was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
Approval of Minutes 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
February 9, 2004
Motion: Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
February 9, 2004 as presented.
Moved by Waters, seconded by Parsons
Votes:
Aye: 5—Beaver, Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
2. Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors
Recognition of A. Recognition of Don Wolfson
Don Wolfson
Mayor Meserve presented Don Wolfson with an engraved clock in
�r recognition of his contributions to the city through his many years of
service on the Community Development Board. Mayor Meserve thanked
Mr. Wolfson for his work with the other Board Members on revisions to the
city's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. Wolfson thanked his wife, staff and Commissioners for their diligence
and support over the years.
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Audit Report B. Audit Report by James Moore & Company
Suzanne Forbes, a Certified Public Accountant with James Moore and
Company, the city's auditors,presented the annual audit report to the
Commissioners. Ms. Forbes commended Finance Director VanLiere,
Deputy Finance Director Benjamin and Accountant Ramsey for their work
in helping to prepare the audit. Ms. Forbes stated the new rules as set forth
by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), resulted in a
change in the format and content of the financial statements contained in the
audit. She further reported that the report was an unqualified opinion, and
complied with all federal, state and local accounting requirements and no
weaknesses were found in the internal controls.
' Ms. Forbes presented a brief overview of the report and indicated the city
was in good financial condition with adequate reserves for an eight and one-
half months period. It was recommended that the city closely monitor the
' ratio of revenue to expenditures in the enterprise funds to ensure that utility
rates are sufficient for future years.
' Ms. Forbes also reported that the city met its required debt service coverage
ratio relative to bond resolution requirements. She pointed out the Pension
Fund had received a return on investments this year,but should be
' monitored to ensure future benefit obligations.
tA question and answer session followed the presentation.
(A copy of the audit report is on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
J. P. Marchioli of 414 Sherry Drive agreed with the recommendation to
keep the ocean outfall lines available for use in the event of a catastrophic
' rain event; said he would like something done to lower the speeding on
Sherry Drive; reminded the Commissioners that he had presented a petition
requesting traffic calming on Sherry Drive and found the decorative
' crosswalks to be annoying because of the noise; felt that OSHA should be
used to regulate safety issues on job sites.
' Mayor Meserve recognized Jacksonville Council Member Art Graham and
thanked him for his efforts in getting the$50,000 check for the Adele Grage
Cultural Center renovations.
Trisha Pascoe Lawrence of 481 Sherry Drive believed there was a
misunderstanding concerning the amount of her property the city would
need to construct the sidewalk. She stated that she would like the sidewalk,
but did not want to give up any of her property. She felt the city allowed
the construction company to build the street too close to the edge of the
' right-of-way and should be responsible to correct the mistake.
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Michael Bessler, who spoke on behalf of Nancy Pasco of 481 Sherry
Drive, offered his solution to constructing the sidewalk without taking any
property. He also commented that the same construction company had
paved over valves and manholes on Sherry Drive and suggested the city
�I uncover them as soon as possible to prevent damage to the street.
Jane Wytzka of 352 Second Street favored calling the core city area Old
Atlantic Beach, (Item 8D), but stated she was sorry to see no other changes
were proposed to preserve its character. Ms. Wytzka stated some of the
new homes being constructed in the area were too large for the small sized
lots and had become a"quality of life" issue. She indicated she would like
construction to be limited to smaller homes, and volunteered to help resolve
the problem. Ms. Wytzka believed the local police officers should be paid
the same as the City of Jacksonville.
Sally Clemens of 1638 Park Terrace Drive commented on providing
citizens information on how local government works and the importance of
listening to your constituents. She indicted that the local "Concerned
Citizens of Atlantic Beach" group had warned against paying$150,000 for
consulting services relative to the city's proposal for privatization of the
water and sewer services at the Navy base, which was unsuccessful. She
also indicated that she opposed any development of Johnston Island.
E Joe Hunt of 370 Plaza favored replacement of speed bumps on Plaza and
opposed chicanes.
Janet Lambert of 314 Plaza requested reinstallation of speed bumps or
humps on the 300 block of Plaza. She indicated that forty-five people on
the street favored this request, and were opposed to chicanes.
Marian Fogg of 366 Plaza spoke in favor of speed bumps or humps for the
300 block of Plaza.
:11 Stephen Kuti of 1132 Linkside Drive commented that he continually
observed speeders on his street and requested the same consideration as for
Plaza. He also inquired concerning spending funds on a radio site survey
for lift stations (Item 8H).
Michael Fogg of 366 Plaza also spoke in favor of speed bumps for Plaza.
He indicated he would not be able to move his boat on and off his property
if chicanes were installed. He felt installation of chicanes would push
traffic too close to the sidewalks.
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Victor Raiser of 359 Plaza stated that no one likes speed bumps—they
were not perfect, but they had worked for twelve years. He also requested
that the speed bumps be put back on his street.
Nancy Love of 343 Plaza agreed and requested that the speed bumps be
reinstalled.
Amy Palmer of 374 Plaza also supported speed bumps or humps. She
stated that she and other residents in the area had preschoolers and she
feared for their safety if the speed bumps were not reinstalled. She also felt
it would be a waste of money to design and install chicanes, which would
eliminate needed parking.
Clifford Dunlop of 338 Plaza requested that the speed bumps be
reinstalled on Plaza and that on-street parking be retained.
Cindy Corey of 394 8th Street supported her neighbors' efforts to have the
Plaza speed bumps/humps reinstalled.
Steven Kirsten who owns property at 348-350 and 371 Plaza supported
speed bumps as a safer method for traffic calming than chicanes.
3. Unfinished Business from Previous Meeting
City Manager's A. City Manager's Follow-Up Report
Follow-Up Report
City Manager Hanson summarized each item of his written report, which is
attached and made part of this official record as Attachment A.
Ocean Outfall Lines at 7th and 10`h Streets
Commissioner W aters a greed w ith leaving the 1 ines i n p lace i n c ase o f a
catastrophic rain event in the future and inquired as to how the lines could
E+ be unplugged if needed. City Manager Hanson responded that he was not
exactly sure how they could be unplugged, but would find out from staff.
Traffic Calming B. Discussion and related action regarding traffic calming/speed
300 Block of Plaza bumps for the 300 block of Plaza
Utility Director Kaluzniak displayed a conceptual drawing of how the
chicanes would be spaced along Plaza. She indicated that installation of
the chicanes would cost approximately $15,000 and four parking spaces
would be lost.
Michael Fogg, a resident who spoke earlier favoring speed bumps/humps,
stated that twelve years ago, when the speed bumps were first installed, they
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did not cross the entire width of the street, and cars just wove between them
and never slowed down. He further stated that the city had to come back
and extend the speed bumps the full width of the street to prevent speeding.
Mr. Fogg felt the installation of chicanes would create the same situation.
Commissioner Parsons stated that he would be in favor of installing speed
humps on Plaza, but not speed bumps.
Commissioner Simmons recounted her experience with speed humps at the
airport and the jolting speed bumps in Key Biscayne and inquired as to the
design of the speed humps. She felt the city needed to ensure that the speed
humps designed for Plaza did not create a problem.
Commissioner Waters stated he opposed speed bumps. He indicated his
preference for chicanes and felt the city was working toward eliminating
speed bumps.
Mayor Meserve explained the city's policy c oncerning requests for speed
bumps and stated that they would only be installed if the Police Department
determined a real safety issue existed on a particular street. He thought that
Plaza was a unique two-lane street that invited speeding. Mayor Meserve
indicated his preference for speed humps over the chicanes.
Motion: Install speed humps, not speed bumps, and put them back on
E Plaza as originally designed and ensure the humps are not the jolting
type.
Moved by Meserve, seconded by Parsons
Votes:
Aye: 3 - Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay: 1 - Waters
MOTION CARRIED
Consent Agenda 4. Consent Agenda
Monthly Reports A. Acknowledge receipt of January Utility Sales Report (City
Manager)
Mosquito Ctrl. Letter B. Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter authorizing the City of
Jacksonville Mosquito Control Division to fly aircraft over and
spray mosquito breeding areas within the city boundaries
Motion: Approve Consent Agenda Items A and B as presented.
Moved by Waters, seconded by Parsons
Votes:
Aye: 4— Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
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Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Committee Reports 5. Committee Reports
Pension Boards A. Reports from the Police and General Employees Pension Boards
Human Resource Director George Foster provided the Commissioners with
a written report concerning the activities of the Police and General
Employees Pension Boards. A copy of the report is attached and made part
of this official record as Attachment B.
A question and answer session followed the presentation.
Resolutions 6. Action on Resolutions:
A. Resolution No. 04-04
(1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A DEFERRED RETIRMENT
OPTION PROGRAM (Selecting the ICMA Retirement
Corporation (RC) as the investment administrator for the city's
DROP participants)
(2)' Authorize the City Manager to sign the Administrative Services
Agreement and other related documents (City Manager)
Motion: Adopt Resolution 04-04 and authorize the City Manager to
sign the Administrative Services Agreement and other related
documents.
There was no discussion.
Moved by Simmons, seconded by Waters
Votes:
Aye: 4— Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Ordinances 7. Action on Ordinances
A. Ordinance No. 05-04-43 Public Hearing & Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION,
ARTICLE VI, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, DIVISION 1,
GENERALLY, TO DELETE SECTION 2-226, HOLIDAY
SCHEDULE, PROVIDING CODIFICATION, AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Mayor Meserve read the ordinance by title only.
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Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 05-04-43 on final reading.
Mayor Meserve opened the floor for a public hearing. No one spoke and
the Mayor closed the public hearing.
i► There was no discussion.
Moved by Parsons, seconded by Waters
Votes:
Aye: 4— Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
B. Ordinance No. 58-04-29 Public Hearing & Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION,
ARTICLE VI, DIVISION 3, GENERAL EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT
SYSTEM AND DIVISION 4, POLICE OFFICER RETIREMENT
SYSTEM,TO PROVIDE A DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION
PROGRAM FOR PARTICIPANTS; CHANGE PAYMENT OF
PENSION BOARD EXPENSES; AND AMENDING CHAPTER 2,
ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE VI, DIVISION 4, POLICE OFFICER
RETIREMENT SYSTEM, TO PROVIDE ADJUSTMENTS FOR
1 NORMAL RETIREMENT BENEFITS; PROVIDING
ADJUSTMENTS TO OPTIONAL FORMS OF PENSION PAYMENT;
PROVIDING FOR EARLY RETIREMENT BENEFITS;
' PROVIDING ADJUSTMENTS FOR DEFERRED RETIREMENT
BENEFITS; PROVIDING FOR DEATH BENEFITS; PROVIDING
CHANGE TO PAYMENT OF PENSION BOARD EXPENSES;
' PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
' Mayor Meserve read the ordinance by title only.
Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 58-04-29 on final reading.
Moved by Parsons, seconded by Waters
Mayor Meserve opened the floor for a public hearing.
Don Ford stated that he had served two terms on the Pension Board and had
' learned as much as possible about DROP Plans. He indicated that six and
one-half years ago he had brought the idea of a Deferred Retirement Option
Program to the Pension Board. He thanked City Manager Hanson and
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Human Resource Director Foster for their work to bring about a DROP Plan
' for employees.
Mr. Ford believed it was a good plan but expressed concern for the
' eligibility of a participant listed on Page 11 stating..."a participant entering
the DROP prior to attaining age sixty(60) shall have their benefit
actuarially reduced for each year under the age of sixty(60)". He indicated
that the city had not received the actuarial report until late Friday and
according to the report the reduction would be one-half percent per month,
for every month prior to attaining age sixty(60). He further stated, as an
' example, if an employee entered the DROP Plan at age fifty-five (55), the
pension for that employee would be reduced by thirty percent, which he
believed was excessive. He expressed concern that this requirement would
keep the employees nearing age sixty from entering the plan and inquired
why this restrictive requirement was included in the plan. Mr. Ford
suggested the Commission consider the use of a lower percentage amount
or setting a cap on the amount of the reduction.
Mr. Ford noted the city would save money in other areas, such as the city
' would no longer have to pay death and disability benefits and would no
longer pay the 10- 13% into the retirement plan for those employees who
' chdose to go into the DROP Plan.
Commissioner Waters inquired if the DROP Plan presupposed thirty or
' more years of service to the city. Mr. Ford responded that an employee was
eligible to participate if he was vested(employees become vested after five
years of service). Discussion of vesting and years of service for entering
' the plan ensued.
No one else spoke and the Mayor closed the public hearing.
' Human Resource Director Foster explained that the DROP Plan was an
option for employees to choose and when implemented, it was to remain
' cost neutral to the city. He indicated that currently a general employee can
retire at age sixty with a minimum of five years of service, but the DROP
Plan allowed general employees the option to retire at age fifty-five with
' five years of service, and in order to do this and remain cost neutral, the
actuarial reduction would have to be one-half percent per month for every
month an employee elects to retire early. Mr. Foster concurred that this
was a significant reduction, but he emphasized that these were options. He
stated that the city added the early retirement and the five-year drop,both
cost neutral as options for the general employees and there was no early
' drop option for police officers since they have many state mandated
retirement options. They can only drop at their normal retirement eligibility
age.
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Commissioner Parsons believed the 30% reduction was high. Discussion of
reducing the percentage rate ensued. Human Resource Director Foster
indicated that if the percentage rate was reduced, either the city or employee
would have to pay the additional costs.
Mayor Meserve recapped how the DROP Plan worked and emphasized the
need to keep the changes cost neutral to the city.
Commissioner Parsons stated that he would like to defer this item to the
next meeting in order to allow more time to review the actuarial report and
gain additional information.
�I Motion: Defer action on Ordinance No. 58-04-29 to the April 12, 2004
Commission Meeting.
Moved by Parsons, seconded by Simmons
Votes:
Aye: 4 — Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay:
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' Commissioner Waters suggested that the city inform its employees of the
benefits they received on an individual basis. Mr. Foster responded that
each employee received an annual pension benefit statement.
' C. Ordinance No. 25-04-35 Introduction & First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
' FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE 2,
BUILDING CODES, TO ADD A NEW SEC. 6-18,
CONSTRUCTION SITE MANAGEMENT, TO INCLUDE A
' CONSTRUCTION SITE MANAGEMENT PLANT
Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 25-04-35 on first reading.
' Commissioner Simmons believed this was a good ordinance, but she had
some concerns with the fencing requirements since they might conflict with
' parking. She suggested that the fence be installed on the property line
adjacent to a residence or business, but not on the street side of the property.
' Building Official Ford explained that the rear and front fencing could be
installed according to the needs of the site. He indicated that the ordinance
provided a guideline to follow and allowed the Building Official flexibility
' within the site management plan to grant waivers from submittal
requirements.
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Commissioner Waters stated that noise was not addressed in the ordinance
and expressed concern for the starting time for construction on weekends.
Mr. Ford stated that had received few complaints on weekend noise from
construction projects.
' Commissioner Parsons requested that Page 7 of the ordinance under Item
(12) Landscaping be amended to read as follows: ...and "restored at the
contractor's expense to its original condition or better".
Moved by Simmons, seconded by Parsons
Votes:
Aye: 4— Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
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MOTION CARRIED
Miscellaneous Business 8. Miscellaneous Business
Public Safety Dept. A. Annual Report from the Public Safety Department (City
Annual Report Manager)
Chief Thompson presented a comprehensive statistical report for 2003
to the Commission. A copy of the report is attached and made part of
this official record as Attachment C.
Highlights of the report indicated a reduction in overall crime and an
increase in arrests; the department answered 22,888 calls for service and
issued 5,214 citations during the year.
A question and answer session followed the report.
Health Insurance B. Health Insurance Renewal (City Manager)
(1) Authorize staff to renew health insurance with Blue Cross/Blue
Shield effective April 1, 2004
' (2) Retain the current benefits and city/employee contribution amounts
(3) Authorize a change in the effective date of health insurance
coverage for new employees
' Motion: Authorize staff to renew health insurance with Blue
Cross/Blue Shield effective April 1, 2004, to retain the current benefits
' and city/employee contribution amounts, and to change the effective
date of health insurance coverage for new employees.
There was no discussion.
Moved by Simmons, seconded by Parsons
Votes:
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Aye: 4— Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Selva Marina Tree C. Schedule for first reading an ordinance to identify Selva Marina
Canopy Protection Units 10 & 12 as a tree canopy protection area (City Manager)
Mayor Meserve expressed concern that ordinance may restrict the city's
ability to respond to emergencies in a timely manner and inquired as to the
need for this type of ordinance.
City Manager Hanson explained that currently the city was exempt from
obtaining Tree Board approval to remove trees on rights-of-way, but under
the proposed ordinance, their approval would be needed to remove trees in
the protected area. It was explained that the request for this ordinance came
from the Tree Board after members observed a decline of the tree canopy in
the Selva Marina area, some of which was caused by a developer and a
homeowner removing trees during the past year without permits,prompting
the Tree Board's request for protection of the remaining canopy.
Building Official Ford explained that it was the intent of the Tree Board to
impose a fine of$500 per tree for each violation so that the Code
Enforcement Board could then impose a fine of up to $5,000 per tree.
Commissioner Simmons stated that she agreed with the intent of the
ordinance if it was to keep developers from destroying the tree canopy.
It was the consensus of the Commissioners to bring the ordinance back for
first reading at the next Commission Meeting.
General Reference D. Public Hearing and action to approve the use of the general
Area- Old Atlantic reference to that area platted as Atlantic Beach Subdivision A,
Beach formerly called Core City, as Old Atlantic Beach (Comm.
' Simmons)
Motion: Approve the use of"Old Atlantic Beach" when referencing
' the area formerly called the Core City and platted as Atlantic Beach
Subdivision A.
' Mayor Meserve opened the floor for a public hearing. No one spoke and
the public hearing was closed.
' Commissioner Simmons reported she had received positive public response
for this change.
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Moved by Simmons, seconded by Waters
Votes:
Aye: 4— Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Rental Contracts for E. Authorize the City Manager to execute contracts with ABET
ABET & Sandra and Sandra Phillips for rental of city facilities (City Manager)
Phillips
Motion: Authorize the City Manager to execute contracts with ABET
and Sandra Phillips for rental of city facilities.
City Manager Hanson explained that ABET would not be providing a
Children's Summer Theater Program this year and Sandra Phillips would
provide tennis lessons, but she would not be responsible for tennis
tournaments this year.
Commissioner Waters inquired as to why there would be no Summer
Theater Program and was told the YMCA will be providing the summer
programs and there would be no room in the building for ABET to conduct
their program.
Moved by Parsons, seconded by Simmons
Votes:
' Aye: 4 — Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
' F. Appointment to the Code Enforcement Board to fill an
unexpired term
' Mayor Meserve stated that he would like to appoint Don Wolfson to the
Code Enforcement Board.
Motion: Approve appointment of Don Wolfson to the Code
Enforcement Board to fill the unexpired term of Christopher Shea.
Moved by Meserve, seconded by Waters
Votes:
' Aye: 4— Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
' Property Bureau.com G. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Contract Property Bureau.com, Inc. to dispose of surplus property for the
city (City Manager)
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Commissioner Waters inquired as to how this method of disposing surplus
property was different to the one currently used. Chief Thompson
explained this was a private company that provided an on-line auction
service to dispose of items from police property rooms. He indicated the
company would pick up the property, barcode, digitally photograph and
upload detailed descriptions of all items to the auction site.
Motion: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Property Bureau.com, Inc. to dispose of surplus property for the city.
Moved by Waters, seconded by Parsons
Votes:
Aye: 4— Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
TouchPoint Contract H. Authorize staff to contract with TouchPoint to complete the
radio site survey for lift stations at a cost of$13,692.84
Motion: Authorize staff to contract with TouchPoint to complete the
radio site survey for lift stations at a cost of$13,692.84.
City Manager Hanson indicated that the city's SCADA System was
installed and operational at the treatment plants. He reported that funds
were budgeted to connect twenty-nine lift stations to the SCADA system to
allow for remote monitoring of the lift stations.
City Manager Hanson explained how the connection could be made, but
expressed concern that a very tall antenna would be required to send signals
to the central antenna and this might not be acceptable in some
neighborhoods. He indicated that the radio site survey was needed to
determine what lift stations will use the wireless radios without intrusive
antennas and which ones will use the 900 MHZ radios.
Moved by Simmons, seconded by Parsons
Votes:
Aye: 4 — Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
9. City Manager
City Manager's Report A. City Manager's Report
City Manager Hanson commented on the following items:
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Phase III of the Town Center Project
Explained that four Change Orders, each less than$10,000, had been issued
totaling just under$20,000. The Change Orders included drainage work,
brick removal under the street, sidewalk removal and relocation of palm
12th.
2 hs , and additional drainpipe. The project should be completed by March
Reports/Requests 10. Reports and/or requests from City Commissioners and City
City Commissioners Attorney
City Attorney
Commissioner Simmons
❖ Thanked the Commissioners for approving the use of"Old Atlantic
Beach" and the Construction Site Management Plan. (Items 8D and 7C
respectively).
❖ Expressed concern that the construction of huge homes being built in
Old Atlantic Beach was destroying the quality of life in that area and
. inquired if there was anything that could be done to solve the problem.
Commissioner Parsons
+ Inquired if the Police Explorers sponsored a bicycle rodeo in the city,
and if they did, how was it advertised. Chief Thompson indicated the
Explorers sponsored the event and it was advertised at the Atlantic
Beach Elementary School and Donner Center.
❖ Reported that the Atlantic Beach Public Art Committee had filed their
application for 501(c)(3) status and was planning to hold public
awareness event at the end of April or beginning of May.
Commissioner Waters
❖ Referenced a Legislative Alert he received regarding a proposed change
in calculating the ad valorem rollback rate and suggested sending a
letter to Representative Don Davis opposing the change.
Mayor Meserve stated that he would like to temporarily hold off on the
letter to see if the three beaches cities would send a joint letter opposing
the change.
❖ Reminded the Commissioners that the city was hosting the Northeast
Florida League of Cities meeting on March 18th at the Sea Turtle Inn
and encouraged the Commissioners to attend.
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Mayor Meserve
❖ Reported that he addressed the overbuilding on small lots in the Old
Atlantic Beach area in the March issue of Tideviews, but felt this was a
difficult problem since the city's building regulations were quite strict.
❖ As the city's representative to the Superbowl Committee, reported that
the Committee wanted events to be planned at the beach. He indicated
i" that the NFL would not fund any of these entertainment venues, and
they would have to be organized and paid for by the beaches
community.
Adjournment There being no further discussion, the Mayor declared the meeting
adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
John Meserve, Mayor/Presiding Officer
ATTEST:
Maureen King
Certified Municipal Clerk
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HIDDI N COVE NEIGHBORHOOD 0 W'Vb:RS
ASSOCIATION INC.
P. O. BOX 330026
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
(904) 249-8599 (904) 249-8598
February 26, 2004
City of Atlantic Beach
Department of Code Enforcement
800 Seminole Road
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
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To Whom It May Concern:
I have been requested by the Board of Directors of the Hidden Cove Subdivision to contact you
regarding the appearance and condition of the lot located at 618 Dutton Island Road West, Atlantic
Beach, FL 32233. The lot in question is located across the street from the entrance to the Hidden
Cove Community and as you can see from the attached pictures it is a real eyesore.
The Board of Directors of Hidden Cove would like to know what the City of Atlantic Beach is doing, if
anything, to make the owners of this property clean up their act. The property values in the area have
increased in recent months but the appearance of this lot is unacceptable and if the owners of this
property are allowed to continue living in this manner without consequence, neighboring property
owners could potentially see a decrease in the value of their properties.
Also for your information we believe that there are at least 16 people living in the home at the present
time.
The Board of Directors would like to be added to the agenda of the next Atlantic Beach City Council
si Meeting to discuss this matter. Please advise if this is a possibility and if so please provide the date,
time and place of the next scheduled meeting.
IWe look forward to hearing from you in the very near future regarding this matter.
If you have any questions please call.
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' AGENDA ITEM#7A
MARCH 8,2004
' CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
' AGENDA ITEM: Final Reading and Public hearing on Ordinance 58-04-29
amending the City's Code of Ordinances, Article VI, Division 3,
General Employee Retirement System and Division 4, Police
' Officer Retirement System.
SUBMITTED BY: George Foster, Human Resource Manager
' DATE: March 8, 2004
BACKGROUND: On February 9, 2004, the City Commission conducted a first
reading of proposed Ordinance 58-04-29. On February 23, the City
' Commission conducted a Public Hearing and,based upon
comments on the 1/2% monthly reduction for the "early" DROP,
continued the Public Hearing and deferred action until March 8,
J 2004.
The DROP was established as a"no cost" optional benefit for
employees. To establish a lesser reduction than %z%per month for
General Employees' "early" DROP would cost the City the
following amounts:
To establish a %%per month "early" DROP reduction would
increase the City's contribution rate by+0.75% for an annual
cost to the City of$22,496.
' To establish a 0%per month "early" DROP reduction would
increase the City's contribution rate by+ 1.71% for an annual
cost to the City of$51,289.
The cost for the above DROP reductions for Police Officers would
be de minimis based upon their current retirement options as
' mandated by FS 185.
Another consideration, other than cost, is one of priorities. That is,
if the City decides to allocate more funding,where would that
funding be most effectively utilized? There are two major areas
that additional funding could be utilized- 1) salaries and/or
2) benefits. If additional funding were allocated to benefits, a
decision would need to be made as to what benefit, or benefits,
should be funded. There are at least two other benefits that may be
of a higher priority than the DROP. These are providing
employees with disability insurance and providing additional life
insurance to our employees.
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AGENDA ITEM#7A
MARCH 8,2004
COST IMPACT STATEMENT REQUIREMENT:
The actuarial cost impact statement as required by the State of
' Florida for these changes is as follows:
1. Transferring the administrative costs from the City to the
' Pension Plan would cost$597 annually for the General Plan and
$597 for the Police Plan.
' 2. Implementation of all mandated Florida FS 189 mandated
benefit enhancements as listed within the ordinance would cost an
additional$12,529 annually which will be funded by the additional
' FS 185 funds being received by the City.
3. Cost to implement a DROP plan would be:
a. The proposed %Z%per month reduction DROP is cost
neutral and would not cost the City additional funds.
' b. To establish a %a%P er month reduction DROP would
increase the City's contribution rate for General Employees
by+0.75% for an annual cost to the City of$22,496.
1 c. To establish a 0%per month reduction DROP would
increase the City's contribution rate for General Employees
by+ 1.71% for an annual cost to the City of$51,289.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Ordinance 58-04-29 which includes a"cost neutral"
DROP.
CITY MANAGER:
AGENDA ITEM#7B
MARCH 8,2004
ORDINANCE NO: 25-04-35
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
' CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE 2, BUILDING CODES, TO ADD A NEW SEC. 6-18
CONSTRUCTION SITE MANAGEMENT, TO INCLUDE A CONSTRUCTION SITE
MANAGEMENT PLAN
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION ON BEHALF OF
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Chapter 6, Article 2, is hereby amended to add a new Sec. 6-18 which shall read as
' follows:
Sec. 6-18. Construction site management.
' (a) No building permit shall be issued unless a construction site management
plan has been submitted and approved by the building official. Persons
who intend to make any of the following improvements: lot clearing,
grading, stockpiling of soil, demolition, building construction or
reconstruction, building alteration or addition shall designate either a
' licensed contractor or owner-builder for the purposes of the construction
site management requirements. These requirements set minimum
standards for the operation of the project site to eliminate or minimize
' impacts to the site and to the neighborhood to include containment of
sediment, surface water discharge, erosion of soil, vehicle parking and
loading area, traffic control, fencing, placement of materials, safety,
neatness and cleanliness.
(b) Contractor shall submit a construction site management plan with a
' building permit application which includes the following submittal
requirements unless waived by the building official:
1 (1) Location of proposed demolition.
' (2) Grading and drainage surface water management plan for street and
project site, Chapter 24, Article III, Division 3, Section 24-67 including:
' a. Drainage plan during construction in compliance with
subsection (d).
' b. Final grading and drainage plan upon completion of
construction for street and project site in compliance with
Chapter 22, Utilities and approval by Public Works.
AGENDA ITEM#7B
MARCH 8,2004
Ordinance 25-04-35
h Page 2
(3) Parking plan, including:
' a. Location of onsite and abutting street parking area.
' b. Offsite parking plan in compliance with subsection (e)(4) and
the following:
' 1. A single access with dimensions;
2. Buffering for adjacent waterways and streets, as
' approved by the building official;
3. A temporary fence location, height and type of fence
' with screening;
(4) Fencing plan, showing location, height and type of fence with
' screening or evidence that proposed construction does not warrant a
construction fence in compliance with subsection (g) (6) as determined
by the building official.
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r (5) Location of construction trailer(s), loading/unloading area and material
storage area.
(6) Location of chemical toilet(s).
(7) Location of dumpster.
(8) Traffic control plan, showing access with dimensions, area to be
stabilized, narrative on phasing of construction with provision of
adequate parking and delivery of materials.
(9) Other activities, where special conditions are identified by the building
official.
(c) Approval/waivers. The building official shall review, approve or deny the
construction site management plan. The building official is hereby authorized
to grant waivers from submittal requirements and corresponding standards:
(1) If the requirement is unrelated to proposed development, or
(2) If the impact of the proposed development is negligible in the that
submittal requirement area.
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AGENDA ITEM#7B
MARCH 8,2004
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Ordinance 25-04-35
Page 3
(d) Parking during development of project.
(1) Parking on-site. Contractor shall provide for parking on the project
site and abutting right-of-way to the greatest degree possible.
Alternative parking sites may include adjacent vacant lot or offsite
parking lots in the immediate area as approved in the
site management plan.
t (2) Access. Use of thepublic right-of-way for access to and from the
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project site as shown on the construction site management plan shall
' be strictly managed by the contractor. Contractor shall maintain the
public street adjacent to the project site free of dirt, sand or any other
' debris resulting from construction activities. The public right-of-way
adjacent to the project site shall be broom swept on a regular basis
keeping it free of dirt, sand and other debris. Failure to remove said
' material on the day of occurrence is a violation.
(3) Temporary graveled or stabilized area for construction access and
' parking. Contractor shall provide a graveled or stabilized area as
shown in the construction site management plan. The stabilized area
shall be located at points where vehicles enter and exit the construction
site and the parking location. When a right-of-way area is used for
parking, the contractor shall provide a graveled or stabilized area on the
right-of-way. Upon completion of the project, the contractor shall
restore the right-of way to its original condition or better. The purpose
of the graveled or stabilized area at the entrance to the project site is to
eliminate and reduce tracking or flow of sand, mud, concrete wash or
other related material onto the right-of-way.
(4) Offsite parking. If the construction site management plan illustrates
proposed parking in the right-of-way, the application shall be
accompanied by a city right-of-way permit. The building official may
temporarily permit offsite parking on vacant lots other than the project
site with the written permission of the owner of the lot where the
vehicles are to be parked and in compliance with the following
standards:
to a. Compliance with the construction site management plan.
b. The lot shall be used for parking only.
' AGENDA ITEM #7B
MARCH 8,2004
Ordinance 25-04-35
' Page 4
c. There shall be no storage of materials, trailers or construction
equipment.
' d. There shall be no loading and unloading of materials or
machinery.
1 e. Parking within the right-of-way abutting the off-site parking lot
may be approved by the building official. Sufficient ingress and
egress to the vacant lot must be maintained.
f. A temporary six-foot fence with fabric or screen or other
' materials as approved by the building official shall be located at
the front, side, and rear lot line of the temporary parking area
except where a lot line is located on the water. Where a lot line
' is along the water, the fence shall be placed no closer to the
water than the yard setback line and shall not exceed three feet
in height. The fence gate shall remain locked during non-
' working hours. The fencing shall remain on-site until the off-site
parking is no longer needed to complete the project site and shall
be removed prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the
' project site.
g. The offsite parking shall occur no earlier than 7:00 a.m. and no
' later than 6:30 p.m. Loitering is prohibited.
h. The offsite parking lot shall be restored to its original condition
' prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the project site
and shall include proper grading, replacement of trees, planting
of grass and other landscape material as approved by the
property owner.
(e) Material storage. Material associated with the project site including
equipment shall be neatly stored on the site (within the fenced area when
applicable). The storage of material shall not obstruct access to the
structure under construction or create a public safety hazard. All loading or
unloading of materials and/or equipment is limited to the construction site
and adjacent right-of-way.
(f) Construction fencing. A project site that meets the following standards is
required to install a construction fence which means a temporary six-foot
chain link fence with fabric, or other screening material.
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' AGENDA ITEM#7B
MARCH 8,2004
Ordinance 25-04-35
' Page 5
(1) Clearing, grading or demolition. A construction fence is required where
clearing, grading, stockpiling of soil or demolition is proposed as follows:
a. A lot located in the residential or commercial zoning districts
' shall install a fence on the front, side, and rear lot lines prior to
commencement of clearing, grading or demolition. Fencing may
be removed upon final electrical inspection.
b. All other lots shall install a fence on the side and rear lot lines.
Fencing may be removed upon final electrical inspection.
t (2) Major remodeling shall mean an increase in the building volume of
10,000 cubic feet or more; or an increase in the building footprint of
' 1,000 square feet or more; or new construction with a building footprint
of 1,000 square feet or more. A construction fence is required for major
remodeling as follows:
a. A lot located in the residential or commercial zoning districts
shall install a fence on the front, side and rear lot lines. Fencing
' may be removed upon final electrical inspection;
b. All other lots shall install a fence on the side and rear lot lines.
Fencing may be removed upon final electrical inspection;
(3) Major alteration shall mean where 50 percent or more of the gross
r square footage of an existing structure is proposed for reconstruction,
rehabilitation, removal of wall(s), alteration or other improvement
excluding replacement of the roof: A construction fence is required for
major alteration as follows:
a. A lot located in the residential or commercial zoning districts
shall install a fence on the front, side and rear lot lines. Fencing
may be removed upon final electrical inspection.
b. All other lots shall install a fence on the side and rear lot lines.
Fencing may be removed upon final electrical inspection.
(4) Exception from six-foot height requirement.
a. Where a construction fence is required and the property line is
located on the water in any zoning district, that portion of the
construction fence along the water shall be located no closer than
the yard setback line at a height no higher than three feet.
' AGENDA ITEM#7B
MARCH 8,2004
Ordinance 25-04-35
' Page 6
b. In a zoning on a waterfront facing the rear yard lot, the side lot line
' fence shall be lowered to three feet for that portion which is the
greater of:
1 1 . 30 feet from the mean highwater line; or
2. 30 feet from the platted waterfront building line
' (5) Alternative to fence. An existing hedge or visual barrier of at least six
feet in height along any lot line may be considered an equivalent of the
construction fence. The contractor shall make this request in writing to
the building official.
' (6) Exception to installation of construction fence. Where a construction
fence would be required for a residential lot pursuant to subsection (1)b.,
(2)b, or (3)b. and contractor obtains a construction fence waiver from the
' adjacent property owner or tenant that abuts the project site, the building
official may waive the requirement for all or a portion of the construction
fence.
' (7) Installation. Installation of a construction fence shall occur prior to any
construction activity or material deliveries. The fence shall not be placed
1 so as to create a public safety hazard. Where the project site is
enclosed by a fence, the fence gate shall be locked during non-working
hours.
' (g) Signs. A 12" X 18" sign shall beposted bythe contractor on the project site
in the location approved on the construction site management plan which is
readable from the street. The sign shall contain the street address of the
property, phone number for the City of Atlantic Beach and the name and
phone number of the general contractor. The sign is exempt from Chapter
17. This sign shall be maintained in a readable condition until completion of
construction.
(h) Site cleanliness. Contractor shall have the entire construction site cleaned
by Friday of each week. Cleaning for purposes of this section means,
without limitation, removal and placement into a dumpster of scrap lumber,
concrete remnants and roof tile from the project site. The project site shall
be free of all loose debris such as cans, metal, plastic and paper.
' AGENDA ITEM#7B
MARCH 8,2004
Ordinance 25-04-35
' Page 7
' (i) Temporary trailer. When a temporary trailer is proposed and a construction
fence is required, it shall be located on the project site within the fence at the
location shown on the construction site management plan.
' ) Chemical toilets. Chemical toilets shall be located inside the project fence and
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' accessible for servicing. Where a fence is not required, the contractor shall
locate the chemical toilet facing towards the rear of the project site and no
further than 15 feet from the structure under construction except where
' another location has been authorized by the building official due to the size of
the lot and ease of access to the chemical toilet.
(k) Landscaping. Damage to any landscaping on an abutting or adjacent
property as a result of the construction shall be replaced and restored at the
contractors expense to its original condition. Failure to replace and repair is a
' violation.
(I) Dumpster. Construction site dumpster shall be located inside the fence.
' Where a fence is not required, it shall be located on the project site. The
dumpster shall be emptied in a timely fashion so there is no overflow of debris
or litter. All dumpsters will have tarp covers or rigid covers during windy days.
Prior to a certificate of occupancy being issued, the dumpster shall be
removed from the site.
(m) Limitation of certain construction activities. Pile driving and steel erection
activity shall be limited to Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays,
during the hours between 7:00 8:00 a.m. in the morning until 408 5:00 p.m.
in the evening. Demolition activity shall be limited to Monday through Friday,
excluding federal holidays, during scheduled work hours between 7:00 8:00
a.m. in the morning and 630 5:00 p.m. in the evening.
(n) Construction related traffic control. A contractor, owner, vehicle operator or
any persons associated with the project site who impedes or obstructs the
' public right-of-way shall be in violation of this Code. Parking, loading,
unloading or any related activity on the public right-of-way is prohibited unless
consistent with section.
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(o) Weather emergency. It is the responsibility of the contractor to remove
construction materials from the project site or secure construction materials
at the project site commencing with issuance of a tropical storm or hurricane
warning announcement until the time set forth in Subsection (4).
' AGENDA ITEM#7B
MARCH 8,2004
Ordinance 25-04-35
' Page 8
' (1) Declaration. When the National Weather Service, National Hurricane
Center or appropriate weather agency declare a tropical storm
warning or a hurricane warning for any portion of Duval County,
Florida, all construction materials, including roof tiles, on all project
sites within the city shall be secured and stored onsite in a safe
manner or removed so that no material can become a safety hazard
with hurricane or tropical storm force winds.
(2) Notice. Media broadcasts or notices issued by the National Weather
' Service or National Hurricane Center of a tropical storm warning or a
hurricane warning is hereby deemed notice to the contractor. The
contractor is responsible for the project site by securing onsite or
removing from the site any construction materials or debris to protect
against the effect of hurricane or tropical storm force winds. By
holding a building permit during hurricane season, contractor shall
' monitor the National Weather Service and the National Hurricane
Center for weather emergencies.
(3) Materials. Materials stockpiled on top of any structure under
construction shall be handled as follows:
' a. Band construction materials together and fasten them to
the top of the structure in such a manner to prevent the
material from becoming airborne during a tropical storm
' or hurricane; or
b. Remove construction materials from the top of the
' structure and secure them to the ground; or
c. Remove construction materials from the project site; or
' d. Store construction materials inside a structure if said
structure is secure from tropical or hurricane force wind
loads.
AGENDA ITEM#7B
MARCH 8,2004
t
Ordinance 25-04-35
' Page 9
(4) Construction materials, debris or any material capable of becoming
' airborne shall remain secured and stored on the project site or shall be
removed from the project site until the National Weather Service or
National Hurricane Center has removed all portions of Collier County
' from those areas included in a tropical storm warning or hurricane
warning.
' (p) Nuisance. A nuisance maintained on a project site is a violation of this Code.
This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its final passage and adoption.
PASSED by the City Commission on first reading this day of 2004.
PASSED by the Commission on second and final reading this day of
2004.
ATTEST:
Maureen King, City Clerk John Meserve, Mayor
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Approved as to form and correctness:
Alan Jensen, City Attorney
LEGEND: Underlining is new language
Strikethrough is old language
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AGENDA ITEM#7E
MARCH 8,2004
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
' CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
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AGENDA ITEM: Tree Canopy Preservation Corridor rdinance
y SUBMITTED BY: Jim Hanso ,
DATE: February 26, 2004
BACKGROUND: This staff report is intended to answer some questions raised by the City
' Commission relating to the recommendation from the Tree Board to
designate the Selva Marina Subdivision as a"Tree Canopy Preservation
Corridor",to share some observations about the proposed ordinance, and
to make a recommendation to the Commission as to how to proceed.
First, it should be recognized that the Tree Board has contributed greatly
' to the quality of life in Atlantic Beach. Their decisions have caused for
the preservation of numerous trees that would have been needlessly cut
down by developers because of poor planning or lack of concern for the
' city's tree canopy. They have also approved many trees to be replanted on
construction sites through the mitigation requirements and have caused for
a significant amount of money to flow into the city's Tree Fund to allow
for the many planting projects that have occurred over the last several
years. Any recommendations here are intended to further enhance the
city's tree ordinance and support the Tree Board's diligent work.
A number of problems exist with the proposed language of the ro sed ordinance,
and some other amendments to the tree ordinance should be considered.
' First,the proposed language allowing the Tree Board to recommend to the
Code Enforcement Board a penalty not to exceed$500 per tree in the
t Selva Marina Subdivision would be more appropriately applied to illegal
tree removal citywide. The ordinance as written would create a new"Tree
Preserved Corridor" designation, which would be separate from the
' existing "Historic Tree Preservation" designation and would apply only to
the Selva Marina Subdivision. The Code Enforcement Board presently
has the authority to impose a fine not to exceed $5,000 where the Board
finds violations to be "irreparable or irreversible in nature". Removal of
' significant trees clearly falls into this category. The Tree Board's intent is
to their ability to not only impose mitigation for people who remove trees
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without permits but to recommend fines to the Code Enforcement Board
in addition to that mitigation spelled out in the Tree Ordinance.
Second, the proposed ordinance would apply only to trees on the public
' right-of-way in the Selva Marina Subdivision. Both city projects and
removal by private owners and developers would be covered by this new
requirement to get Tree Board approval prior to cutting any tree on the
' right-of-way. In past years, private owners that have wanted to remove
trees on city right-of-way have received permission from the Public Works
Department, although in the last few years, it has been my policy to ask
' the Tree Board for review in permitting of any such proposed tree
removals. It may be appropriate to consider an amendment to the
ordinance, which clearly requires approval of the Tree Board before
' private individuals can remove trees from the public right-of-way in any
part of the city and not just the Selva Marina Subdivision.
' Next, the reasons enumerated that would allow the Tree Board to issue a
permit for removal of the trees on right-of-ways in this proposed new Tree
Preserved Corridor is considerably more restrictive than those reasons in
the present ordinance under the "Historic Tree" section. The proposed
ordinance only allows removal when"the safety of the general public or
, adjacent residence is threatened by such historic trees or landscaping or
' where the overall value of the corridor will be enhanced by such removal."
The Historic Tree Ordinance (Section 23-48) also allows for the removal
where it is necessary for ingress and or egress from a property, when
' special circumstances exist such as necessity of handicap accessibility or
when there is another valid or legitimate reason for their removal.
Consequently, the proposed ordinance may unduly constrain the Tree
' Board's ability to issue tree removal permits in the future.
Both the proposed Tree Preserved Corridor designation for the Selva
Marina area and the existing requirements of the Historic Preserved
Corridor which apply to East Coast Drive and Ocean Boulevard would
require that professional tree surveys be obtained and made part of the
' public record. The cost of the survey was over $6,000 for the East
Coast/Ocean area. No price tag has been estimated for the survey in the
Selva Marina Subdivision. The logic behind requiring a survey is to
ensure that records exist in case trees are illegally removed and it is
impossible to thereafter determine how large the trees were. The concern
' for illegal removal of trees on the right-of-way is legitimate on a citywide
basis, but the cost for preparing such surveys citywide would be
prohibitive. One alternative may be to prepare a videotape of city streets
' that could later be used in the case of illegal removals.
The proposed ordinance would require that the City of Atlantic Beach
also obtain permits from the Tree Board prior to the removal of any trees.
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The present tree ordinance (Section 23-17(d))2)(n) exempts"the City and
' its franchise agents from obtaining a permit to remove, trim, prune, cut,or
disturb roots of any tree in the public right-of-way." The City's utility
system work for water and sewer lines, street work and storm drainage
' work and public safety considerations are often narrowly constrained by
engineering demands and the work often is of an emergency or urgent
nature. Consequently, the City's work within the public right-of-way is
' essentially different in many ways from a private owner's desire to
remove trees. Requiring the City to get these permits would certainly
delay any projects and may be unnecessary.
' Last,there may be some additional amendments to the existing ordinance
that should be considered. Among these would be increasing the fine for
' clear cutting a lot before getting a permit. The impact of the $1/ square
foot established when the Ordinance was originally passed may have been
deflated over time so as to be easy to view by developers as just a"cost of
' doing business".
BUDGET: The cost implications of this ordinance apply to the requirement to obtain
' professional surveys locating the trees along the right-of-way and their
size. No estimate has been made yet as to the cost of these surveys either
, in the Selva Marina Subdivision or citywide.
RECOMMENDATION: The proposed ordinance should be sent back for further work to
incorporate the recommendations listed above.
ATTACHMENT: Ordinance 95-04-86 Ready for first reading as recommended by the Tree
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ORDINANCE NO. 95-04-86
' AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
AMENDING CHAPTER 23, VEGETATION: CREATING A TREE
' CANOPY PRESERVATION PROGRAM: PROVIDING
GEOGRAPHIC LIMITS OF THE PROGRAM; PROVIDING
PRESERVATION INCENTIVES AND REQUIREMENTS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE:
WHEREAS, The City of Atlantic Beach has a number of tree lined streets which exhibit special
scenic value to the citizens of the City, and
WHEREAS, The City recognizes a duty to protect and enhance those public right of ways which
serve as scenic corridors in the City, and
WHEREAS, To protect and enhance these public right of ways, the City Commission has
determined that certain public right of ways or portions thereof, shall be designated as Tree Canopy
Preserve Corridors.
' NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA:
' SECTION 1. Intent. ;It is the intent of the City Commission in designating Tree Canopy Preserve
Corridors to protect significant tree canopy and landscaping from destruction and to enhance the
aesthetic appearance of certain streets within the city.
' SECTION 2. Designation of Tree Canopy Preserve Corridors. The City Commission may from
time to time designate, by ordinance, Tree Canopy Preserve Corridors. In so doing, the City Commission
will specifically identify those streets, or portions thereof, which shall be so designated. In considering
whether public right of ways or portions thereof shall be designated as Tree Canopy Preserve Corridors,
the City Commission may consider the following criteria:
(a) The presence of historically significant tree canopy or landscaping, as individual plants or in
groupings.
(b) The presence of significant historic or architectural structures with associated tree canopy or
' landscaping.
(c) The presence of culturally significant tree canopy or landscaping.
' (d) Request from private property owners that colonnades on their property shall be so
designated.
' SECTION 3. Effect of Tree Canopy Preserve Corridor designation.
(a) Trees or landscape groupings on public right of ways, or portions thereof, which
have been designated as Tree Canopy Preserve Corridors shall not be damaged,
mutilated or removed from public or private property by any entity, public or private,
without prior approval of the Tree Conservation Board. Removal shall be permitted
by the Board where the safety of the general public or adjacent residents is
' threatened by such historic trees or landscaping or where the overall value of the
corridor will be enhanced by such removal.
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(b) Trees, tree groups, or landscape groups designated by the City
' Commission as a part of the Tree Canopy Preserve Corridor shall be so
designated by signs or markers of a type to be determined by the City Commission.
Said signs or markers shall contain the words"Tree Canopy Preserve Corridor"and
' shall denote the date of designation and the historic significance of the tree, tree
group or landscape group.
SECTION 4. Designated Corridors. Upon designation of corridors, professional tree surveys
' shall be obtained and placed in the public record. The City Commission hereby designates the
following as a Tree Canopy Preserve Corridor:
' • Saturiba Drive from Selva Grande westward to Selva Marina Drive to include Live Oak
Lane, North Sherry Drive, Dale Lane and Hickory Lane;
• Selva Marina Drive from Saturiba Drive to 19`" Street;
1 • 19`" Street to Sea Oats to include the five cul de sacs on the north side of 19'"Street.
' SECTION 5. Penalties for violation. Unauthorized damage, mutilation or removal of any tree,
which is a part of any designated Tree Canopy Preserve Corridor, shall constitute a violation of
this ordinance. Examples of unauthorized damage or mutilation shall include, but are not limited
to, girdling of trunks with string trimmers or other lawn equipment, punctures, including those
' caused by tree climbing spikes, removal of live green leaves or fronds, and destruction of the root
systems.
' Each violation shall- e reviewed by the Tree Conservation Board who will recommend to the
Code Enforcement "Board an appropriate penalty not to exceed $500.00 per tree to full
replacement of the damaged tree(s).
' SECTION 6. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause, word, or phrase of this
Ordinance shall be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, then
said holding shall in no way affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
' SECTION 7. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
' PASSED BY THE CITY COMMISSION ON FIRST READING:
PASSED BY THE CITY COMMISSION ON SECOND READING:
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ATTEST:
Maureen King, City Clerk
Approved as to Form and Correctness:
' Alan C. Jensen, Esquire
City Attorney
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CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
' AGENDA ITEM: Public hearing to authorize transmittal of proposed amendments to the
2005 Comprehensive Plan, based upon the Evaluation and Appraisal
Report of the Comprehensive Plan, to the Florida Department of
' Community Affair and other agencies as set forth in Section
163.3184(3), Florida Statutes, requesting review of the proposed
amendments by said agencies.
SUBMITTED BY: Sonya Doerr, AICP
Community Development Director
' DATE: February 27, 2004
' BACKGROUND: The Community Development Board, at their February 24, 2004 regular
meeting recommended"transmittal and adoption of the City's proposed amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan. Attached is the transmittal draft, which incorporates those minor
' changes as requested at/the February 9th joint workshop of the Community Development
Board and the Commission.
' The proposed amendments will now be forwarded to the Department of Community Affairs
and other mandatory reviewing agencies for review and comment. Once comments
are received, any needed revisions can be made, and final adoption hearings will then
be scheduled.
' BUDGET: No budget issues.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve transmittal of proposed amendments to the 2005
' Comprehensive Plan, based upon the Evaluation and Appraisal Report of the
Comprehensive Plan.
' ATTACHMENTS: Transmittal draft and Future Land Use Map (FLUM)
' REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER:
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Background and Summary
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Goals, Objectives, and Policies
' A. Future Land Use Element A-1 —A-14
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C. Infrastructure Element C-1 — C-6
D. Conservation and
Coastal Management Element D-1 — D-10
' E. Recreation and Open Space Element E-1 — E-7
F. Housing Element F-1 — F-5
G. Intergovernmental Coordination Element G-1 — G-5
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ORDINANCE NUMBER 31-04-04
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
' AMENDING THE 1990 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND THE 2005
FUTURE LAND USE MAP, AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE 95-90-48, AS
AMENDED, SAID ORDINANCE ADOPTING EVALUATION AND
' APPRAISAL REPORT (EAR) BASED AMENDMENTS TO THE GOALS,
OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (GOPS) OF THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN; ESTABLISHING THE 2015 FUTURE LAND USE MAP;
PROVIDING FOR INTENT; AUTHORITY; FINDINGS OF FACT;
FINDINGS OF CONSISTENCY; SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
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WHEREAS, Chapter 125 and Section 163.3161-163.3215, Florida Statues, empowers
and requires the City Commission for the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida prepare, implement and
enforce Comprehensive Plans and Land Development Regulations (LDRs) for the regulation of
development within the City; and
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WHEREAS, Section 163.3184, Florida Statues, establishes the process for the adoption
of the Comprehensive Plan or Amendment; and
WHEREAS, Section 163.3187 (6) (a), Florida Statues, provides the amendment of the
Comprehensive Plan to implement the recommendations of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report
(EAR), 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, after required notice was published, public workshops 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 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.
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' SECTION 2. AUTHORITY. This ordinance is adopted pursuant to Chapter 163,
Florida Statues, and the Florida Administrative Code, Rule 9J-5 and 9J-11; and the Constitution
of the State of Florida, as may be amended from time to time.
SECTION 3. FINDINGS OF CONSISTENCY. The City Commission for the City
of Atlantic Beach hereby finds that the amendments to the 2005 Future Land Use Map and the
EAR-based Amendment to the Goals, Objectives and Policies of the 1990 Comprehensive Plan
are: (i) as a whole consistent with the 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
Florida Administrative Code, Rule 9J-5 and 9J-11; and (v) consistent with other provisions or
parts of the City of Atlantic Beach Comprehensive Plan, as first adopted by Ordinance 95-90-
48.
SECTION 4. FINDINGS OF FACTS. These amendments are based upon the
Evaluation and Appraisal Report of the City of Atlantic Beach Comprehensive Plan as adopted
by Resolution 03-03 on February 24, 2003, 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
for the City of Atlantic Beach, that if any provision, paragraph, or section of this Ordinance is for
any reason finally held invalid or unconstitutional by any Court of competent jurisdiction, such
provision shall be deemed separate, distinct and independent and such holdings shall not effect
or alter the remaining provisions.
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SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. The 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, and upon filing of certified copy of this Ordinance with the
Secretary of State.
Passed upon first reading and public hearing by the City Commission of the City of
Atlantic Beach this day of , 2004.
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ALAN C. JENSEN, ESQUIRE
City Attorney
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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 of Atlantic Beach
EAR was submitted to the Florida Department of Community Affairs in September of
1997 and was found to be insufficient in meeting the requirements of Section
163.3191, Florida Statutes. Consequently, the City appropriately revised the EAR
and transmitted the document in March of 2003. The EAR was determined to be
sufficient in May 2003.
The EAR for the 2000 Comprehensive Plan evaluated the 1990-2000 planning
period. The EAR summarized the condition of the various elements at the time of
adoption of the 2000 Comprehensive Plan (1990) and the 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 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 the EAR based amendments to the Goals, Objectives and Policies.
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General Characteristics and Conditions
1 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. Recent years have seen a dramatic escalation in
property values, particularly along the easternmost areas of the City, which are in
close proximity to the Beach. 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 have recently experienced a high
level of market-driven development. The appropriate redevelopment, the aesthetic
' enhancement and safety improvements to the Mayport Road corridor continue to be
strategic planning priorities to the City.
tSince adoption of the original Plan, the City has annexed extensive marsh areas
extending westerly to the Intracoastal Waterway. The future land use of these areas
is designated as Conservation, and two 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, a fishing and viewing pier, 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 primary objective of this Plan amendment is to restate existing goals, objectives
and policies, and provide new ones, as appropriate, towards these enduring results.
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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.
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, and 6) provides public services and facilities in
a timely and cost effective manner.
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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 of natural
resources including wetlands, wildlife habitats, and other natural resources
including estuarine, surface and groundwater quality.
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 lands, 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 effect
such areas shall be considered prior to the issuance of development
permits.
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' Policy A.1.1.3 The City shall require that, as a condition of development approval,
new construction projects provide effective stormwater management,
which avoids the contamination or degradation of marsh and estuarine
' environments in accordance with applicable water quality standards of
the St. Johns River Water Management District, the City's Stormwater
Management Plan and the Land Development Regulations, as may be
amended.
Policy A.1.1.4 Potable water well fields and surface waters shall be protected from
' adverse impacts of development. The City's Land Development
Regulations shall be amended by December 31, 2004 to include
provisions for wellhead protection and to address limits on activities
that have the potential for contaminating soil as well as ground and
surface waters.
Objective A.1 .2
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 and other water-related resources.
Policy A.1.2.1 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 (FLUM). In considering any
such application for a FLUM 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.
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Policy A.1.2.2 The City shah continue to rigorously enforce its tree protection,
landscaping and buffering regulations, as well as the City's "Adopt-a-
Tree" right-of-way tree planting program.
Policy A.1.2.3 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.1.2.4 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.
Objective A.1 .3
Old Atlantic Beach
Sites, structures,, and neighborhoods, which have been identified as having
historic, architectyral, 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.1.3.1 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 tothe extent
possible.
Policy A.1.3.2 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.1.3.3 By December 31, 2005, the City shall consider amendments to its Land
Development Regulations, which include 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
(Atlantic Beach Subdivision "A.")
' Policy A.1.3.4 Within Old Atlantic Beach, the City shall consider options to discourage
the redevelopment of residential lots in ways that are inconsistent and
' incompatible with the historic and existing built environment.
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' Objective A.1 .4
Sound Development Patterns
' The City shall ensure 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 5) which encourage healthy and aesthetically
pleasing living conditions.
' Policy A.1.4.1 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.1.4.2 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
coof-dinated urban development activities.
Policy A.1.4.3 The City shall not permit expansion or replacement of land uses in a
' manner that is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan, as
amended.
' Policy A.1.4.4 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.1.4.5 The City shall maintain the limitations, as set forth within the Land
Development Regulations, for maximum height of buildings and
' maximum impervious surface area for all lands designated on the
Future Land Use Map as Residential. Requests for waivers to the
maximum height of building within the Commercial and Industrial land
' use categories shall made in accordance with procedures set forth
within the Land Development Regulations. Waivers to exceed the
established maximum building height shall be approved only upon
' demonstration that the proposed development is compatible with
surrounding development.
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Policy A.1.4.6 Planned Unit Development regulations and other flexible regulatory
methods shall be utilized to provide incentives for achieving
environmental enhancement, economical land development and
efficient patterns of land use that provide for an appropriate mix of uses
within the City.
Policy A.1.4.7 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',1.4.8 Public facilities and utilities shall be located and designed to provide
the most cost effective service and to minimize public inconvenience
and hazardous conditions.
' Policy A.1.4.9 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.
1 Residential Land Use
Classification Maximum Density Permitted per Acre
Residential -:-/Low Density (RL) Up to six (6) Dwelling Units
Residential — Medium Density (RM) Seven (7) to fourteen (14) Dwelling Units •
Residential — High Density (RH) Fifteen (15) to twenty (20) Dwelling Units
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Policy A.1.4.10 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.
Classification Floor Area Ratio* Area Limit
Impervious Surface
Commercial
.50 - .70 Floor Area Ratio* 70% maximum
Industrial .25 - .70 Floor Area Ratio* 70% maximum
' *The Floor Area 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.
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Objective A.1 .5
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.1.5.1 The City shall continue to implement code enforcement procedures in
order to prevent physical deterioration and blight throughout the City.
Policy A.1.5.2 The City shall encourage and assist in the revitalization of older
neighborhoods that provide housing for low and moderate-income
residents, particularly neighborhoods containing sound, but aging
housing stock, where adequate public services and facilities re
existing.
Policy A.1.5.3 The City shall discourage redevelopment practices that displace low
and moderate-income residents.
Objective A.1 .6
Coordination with Other Agencies and Adjacent Cities
The City shall coordinate its planning and development activities with the
resource management plans of the St. John's Water Management District, the
Department of Environmental Protection, the City of Jacksonville and the City of
Neptune Beach, as well as with and other private entities and public agencies, as
may be appropriate.
Policy A.1.6.1 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.1.6.2 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.
Policy A.1.6.3 The City shall not support amendments to the Future Land Use Map or
the Plan, which would authorize development within Environmentally
Sensitive Lands that may be reasonably foreseen to have adverse
impacts to such lands unless such impacts are mitigated with equal
resource replacement within the City.
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Objective A.1 .7
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 lands, and preventing property damage
as well as threats to human safety and security.
' Policy A.1.7.1 Opportunities for encouraging the use of innovative land development
practices shall be provided within the Land Development Regulations.
' Policy A.1.7.2 By December 31, 2004, the City shall amend its Land Development
Regulations to include provisions, which shall protect environmentally
' sensitive lands from the adverse effects of development so that these
areas may be protected and conserved for the future.
Policy A.1.7.3 By December 31, 2004, the City shall amend its Land Development
' Regulations to include provisions that address post-disaster
redevelopment.
Policy A.1.7.4 They 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.1.7.5 Within residential development areas, that are within the Coastal High
Hazard Area, the City shall not approve Plan or Map amendments that
' increase residential densities to the extent that potential increases in
evacuation times cannot be mitigated.
Policy A.1.7.6 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 F.S., to the extent that potential
increases in evacuation times cannot be mitigated through emergency
preparedness and evacuation planning.
Objective A.1 .8
' 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.
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Policy A.1.8.1 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.1.8.2 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 .9
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,
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Policy A.1.9.1 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.1.9.2 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 significant
adverse impacts to wetland and estuarine systems would result from
development activities.
Policy A.1.9.3 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.1.9.4 The City shall actively support the appropriate redevelopment and infill
development of the Mayport Road corridor. Retail and service uses
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that 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.
Objective A.1 .10
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
2015 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.1.10.1 The lands use categories, as depicted upon the 2015 Future Land Use
Map (Figure 1-2), shall permit the following uses and activities.
(a) Conservation — Conservation lands shall include those lands so
designated on the FLUM. These areas are generally composed of
open land, water, marsh and wetland areas, either publicly or privately
owned, which may have environmentally sensitive qualities. It is
intended that the natural and open character of these areas be
retained and that adverse impacts, which may result from
development, be prohibited or minimized. 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 primarily passive in nature.
• 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.
• Single-family residential at a maximum density of one Dwelling Unit
per acre consistent with all applicable requirements of the Land
Development Regulations.
(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, cultural and
institutional uses, may also be located within this category. Permitted
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uses within the Commercial category, along with uses that may be
allowed by special exception, shall be limited to the following as further
controlled by the Land Development Regulations and when located
within the respective Zoning District classifications.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• Central Business District. This area contains a well-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
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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.
(c) 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.
(d) 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.
(e) Recreation — These areas include public and private parks, open
space, passive and active recreation areas. All beach areas that are
' seaward of private property lines shall be considered as Recreation.
P?rmitted uses shall include active and passive recreation activities
including bikeways and pedestrian trails, skateboard parks, ball fields,
' tennis courts and the like. Public safety 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.
(f) 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.
Policy A.1.10.2 In the event of any conflict between any Maps and the text of the Plan,
' the text of the Plan shall control.
Policy A.1.10.3 The City's Zoning, Subdivision and Land Development Regulations,
zoning or other maps, and any regulations within the City's Code of
1 Ordinances related to the use and development of land shall be
subordinate to the Comprehensive Plan and the Future Land Use Map.
Policy A.1.10.4 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.
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Objective A.1 .11
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 Joint 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.
Policy A.1.11.1 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.
Objective A.1 .12
Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and
Provisions for Public Participation in the Planning Process
The City shall, in, accordance with Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, establish
procedures to provide for the review and amendment of the Comprehensive Plan.
Policy A.1.12.1 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 established by the State land
planning agency.
Policy A.1.12.2 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.1.12.3 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
amended Plan;
(b) consistency with the State Comprehensive Plan and the Northeast
Florida Strategic Regional Policy Plan;
(c) 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
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(e) the potential to cause deficiencies in adopted levels of service or
to adversely impact public facilities, infrastructure and services.
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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)(j) 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
and land use densities to support public transportation.
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.
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• 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.
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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.
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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 a forced-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.
ilr The FDOT Level of Service Standards Handbook (1998) 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 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
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not on the Florida Intrastate Highway System (FIHS). None of the roadways within
the City of Atlantic Beach are on the FIHS; therefore, LOS standards lower than
those adopted by FDOT may be adopted.
In addition, roadways may be designated as constrained or backlogged.
Constrained roadways are those roadways where it has been determined that there
will not be expansion, by the addition of two or more through lanes, because of
physical, environmental, or policy constraints. Backlogged roadways are those
roads operating below the minimum LOS standard that are not programmed for
capacity improvements. The LOS standard for backlogged and constrained facilities
is "maintain." Maintain means to continue operating conditions at a level such that
significant degradation does not occur based upon conditions existing at the time of
local government Comprehensive Plan adoption. For roadways in urbanized areas,
significant degradation means: (1) an average annual daily traffic in two-way volume
of 10 percent, or (2) a reduction in operating speed for the peak direction of the
,tel 100th highest hour of 10 percent. For constrained roadways meeting or exceeding
the LOS standards, "maintain" does not apply until the roadway is operating below
the adopted LOS standard.
• Existing Operating Conditions
Roadways — An invfentory 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 1-95
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
ir most traveled roadways within the City of Atlantic Beach. Construction of the
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Flyover has alleviated a traffic problem identified in the 1990 Traffic Circulation
Element. The intersection of Atlantic Boulevard and Mayport Road were 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, a majority of property within
the City of Atlantic Beach adjoining State Road A1A is 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. These roads all have relatively
low volumes and low accident rates. No significant increase in traffic is anticipated.
Completion of the Wonderwood Expressway, currently under construction, is
anticipated to reduce traffic volumes on these roadways.
Table B-1 indicates the 2002 daily traffic volumes for roadway segments within the
City of Atlantic Beach on the State Highway System, and compares these to the
1988 volumes from the 1990 Traffic Circulation Element.
Table B-1
2002 Traffic Volumes
1988 2002
Atlantic Boulevard
City Limits to Mayport Road 46,965 59,500
Mayport Road to Penman Road 34,485 33,000
Penman Road to S.R. 1A 30,220 28,500
Mayport Road
City Limits to Church Road 45,695 44,500
Church Road to Atlantic Boulevard 40,430 48,000
S.R. A1A
South of Atlantic Boulevard 27,200 33,500
The Wonderwood Expressway is currently under construction. The Wonderwood
Expressway will provide an alternative east-west connection between the City of
Atlantic Beach, Mayport Village, the Mayport Naval Station and State Road 9A. The
Jacksonville Transportation Authority has conducted a study of traffic volumes with
and without the Wonderwood Expressway, and found the volumes as indicated
within following Table B-2 are expected with completion of the Expressway.
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Table B-2
YEAR 2010 Traffic Projections
Without With
Street Link Wonderwood Wonderwood
Mayport Road North of Atlantic Boulevard 55,000 34,000
Mayport Road North of City Limits 45,000 30,000
Atlantic Boulevard Intracoastal to Mayport Road 60,000 42,000
Atlantic Boulevard Mayport Road to Sherry Drive 25,000 32,000
Atlantic Boulevard Sherry Drive to Third Street 23,000 25,000
Source: Jacksonville Transportation Authority
As this table indicates, Wonderwood Expressway will reduce traffic volumes on a
number of segments in Atlantic Beach, and in particular those segments of Mayport
Road and Atlantic Boulevard that are currently experiencing the highest traffic
volumes.
• 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 Al A.
ire 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. Monthly rider-ship
for August 2003, for each route was as follows:
Route Q3 — 318
Route Q4 — 231
Route R1 — 1,715
Route R4 — 219
It is premature at this time to determine whether these routes are successful in
meeting the transit needs for the City of Atlantic Beach. However, it must be noted
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that rider-ship levels in August, 2003 were 10.7% greater than the projected rider-
ship for these routes.
'I • Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities
�I Within the previous year, the City conducted a bicycle and pedestrian pathway
planning and public participation study in collaboration with the City of Neptune
Beach and the City of Jacksonville Beach. The purpose of this process was to
develop a general and conceptual plan for a system of bike and pedestrian routes to
connect each of the three beach Cities, and also to provide a better system of east-
west bikeway connections within each City and to other existing or planned facilities.
The study process identified a priority of desired routes, and the City of Atlantic
Beach has adopted a phased development approach to developing an
interconnected system. The first phase of the City's bikeway plan will be constructed
during early 2004.
• 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 Int acoastal Waterway significantly increased capacity for the
�y improved segments of Atlantic Boulevard.
Projections for future traffic volumes within the City of Atlantic Beach were obtained
from the FDOT Level of Service Report for Duval County. FDOT applied a 1.0%
growth rate to 2002 counts to estimate future volumes for 2005, 2010, and 2020.
Because 2015 is the target year for this Plan update, 2015 volumes were found by
interpolation FDOT 2010 and 2020 projections. Further analysis after the opening of
the Wonderwood Connector will be necessary to ascertain the actual impact of the
new roadway upon traffic volumes within the City of Atlantic Beach.
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Future Traffic Projections
2002 2005 2010 2015
Atlantic Boulevard
City Limits to Mayport Road 59,500 61,300 64,400 67,650
Mayport Road to Penman Road 33,000 34,000 35,700 37,520
Penman Road to S.R. A1A 28,500 29,360 30,850 32,400
Mayport Road
City Limits to Church Road 44,500 45,850 48,150 50,600
Church Road to Atlantic Boulevard 48,000 49,450 51,950 54,570
State Road Al A
South of Atlantic Boulevard 33,500 34,500 36,300 38,100
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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.
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.
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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
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vehicles, motorists'cyclists, and pedestrians.
Policy B.1.3.1 The City shall accept the 1985 Highway Capacity Manual
definitions for Levels of Service, which utilize qualitative measures
for establishing the operational characteristics of the various
roadways.
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. The City shall coordinate the designation of
constrained and backlogged facilities with FDOT and shall utilize
the following criteria in evaluating the appropriateness of such
designations.
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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
Constrained Facilities (if applicable)
Freeways Maintain existing LOS and travel speed
Principal Arterial Maintain existing LOS and travel speed
Minor Arterials Maintain existing LOS and travel speed
Local Streets Maintain existing LOS and travel speed
Backlogged Facilities (if applicable)
Freeways Maintain and improve existing LOS and Travel speed
Principal Arterials Maintain and improve existing LOS and Travel speed
Minor Arterials Maintain and improve existing LOS and Travel speed
Collector Streets Maintain and improve existing LOS and Travel speed
Local Streets Maintain and improve existing LOS and Travel speed
' 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 1985 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 Jacksonville MPO.
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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.
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 rreconstruction 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 Cityshall, to the extent feasible, provide for the satisfactoryresolution 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
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widening projects prior to issuance of development permits.
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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 First
Coast MPO, air quality status and future projection levels are
monitored, and FDOT utilizes the air quality module of the 2025
Jacksonville Urban Area Transportation Study (JUATS) Update.
The future projections come from estimated building permit,
housing and traffic projections provided by each entity in the MPO
area.
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 B.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 First Coast
Metropolitan Planning Organization, 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.
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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 rieeded 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.
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 a ten-year
financial plan for water and sewer improvements. Both plans shall
be prioritized and updated annually, as appropriate.
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Policy C.1.2.2 The City shall consider the SJRWMD's regional water supply plan
and shall include a work plan covering the 10-year planning period
for providing or maintaining the identified water supply facilities.
Objective C.1 .3
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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
Ir 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.
Policy C.1.3.2 The City of Atlantic Beach shall continue to coordinate with the
id 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.
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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 mandates
issued by the St Johns River Water Management District
(SJRWMD), and shall consider the irrigation restrictions and
requests by the SJRWMD to reduce potable water use by its
citizens.
PolicyC.1.5.2 The Cityshall complete the evaluation of the current water and
sewer rates to develop a water conserving rate structure as
necessary 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
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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 waters.
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 will not adversely impact existing drainage systems.
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 and the natural
environment.
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Policy C.2.2.1 The City shall work with the Florida Department of
Transportations (FDOT) to coordinate maintenance and
improvement to the drainage 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
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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 Areas identified as potential recharge areas shall be designated
as Conservation areas on the City's Future Land Use Map.
Policy C.3.1.2 By 2005, the City shall establish wellhead protection regulations
within the land development regulations. By 2007, City-owned
wellhead cones of influence shall be mapped. Land uses within
di the primary and secondary zones shall be restricted as
appropriate, in accordance with provisions to be set forth within
the land development regulations.
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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 City shall develop a plan for removal of the stormwater exfiltration
system from the beach area and provide for an alternative drainage outfall system.
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 or which
customarily support recreation and open-space use of the beach, and
which achieve dune stabilization and prevention of erosion through
environmentally sound practices.
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Objective D.1 .2
Storm and Flood Hazards
' 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 conduct an analysis of beachfront development patterns,
adopted land development regulations and other factors that may
impact the City's exposure to natural hazards. By April 2010, the City
shall incorporate appropriate provisions within its land development
' regulations that take into account this analysis. Such provisions shall
review adopted residential density ranges and shall include
development standards which reduce, to the maximum extent possible,
the risk and exposure of human life and property to potential hazards.
Concurrent amendment of the Comprehensive Plan, as required to
conform with the recommended density and development standards,
shall be undertaken as necessary to achieve consistency between the
land-development regulations and the Comprehensive Plan.
' Policy D.1.2.3 The City shall by April 2010, incorporate provisions within its land
development regulations, which prohibit reconstruction of structures in
locations, recognized as experiencing repeated damage from flooding.
' Policy D.1.2.4 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 it regulates 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
Ipedestrian traffic.
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Objective D.1 .4
Public Beach Access
The City shall assure adequate and convenient public access to the beach
through maintenance of all public 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
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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 •
Weliminated spaces are replaced in equal numbers and within similar
proximity to the beach.
Objective D.1 .5
Environmental Conditions
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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, or adopt, within its land development provisions that establish
the following:
(a) Percentage of native vegetation allowed to be disturbed in
environmentally sensitive areas as a result of site development or
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r (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.
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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.
Objective 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.
' 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 shall not approve land use amendments when such changes
shall increase population density to the extent that potential increases
in evacuation times cannot be mitigated or the capacity of upland
' shelter spaces shall be exceeded.
Policy D.2.1.3 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. 2.1.4 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.
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Redevelopment within the Coastal High Hazard Area
Redevelopment activities within the Coastal High Hazard Area shall be guided by
a redevelopment plan adopted by the City, which shall serve the purpose of
reducing the vulnerability of people, property and natural resources to damage
tfrom coastal storms.
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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
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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.
i� Policy D.2.2.4 Limit reconstruction of structures, which suffer damage in excess of
' fifty percent (50%) of their appraised value, and allow these to be
rebuilt only if the entire structure (100%) shall conform to all
regulations applicable, which include applicable Florida Building Code
' standards and Coastal Construction codes.
Policy D.2.2.5 The City shall complete an assessment of alternative redevelopment
' strategies in the event of a severe storm occurrence and formally
adopt, by 2010, a redevelopment plan, which balances the need for
protection of life and property with the rights and responsibilities of
prop rt owners.
Policy D.2.2.6 The City shall incorporate within its redevelopment plan, described in
' Policy D.2.2.2, standards for determining the appropriateness and form
of redevelopment, means of eliminating unsafe conditions and
methods of achieving compatible land use patterns.
' Policy D.2.2.7 The City establishes, for regulatory purposes, the Coastal High Hazard
Area as the area defined as the Category 1 Hurricane Evacuation
Zone, in the current Regional Evacuation Study.
Objective D.2.3
' Hazard Mitigation
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regulations, including implementation of hazard mitigation policies from the Local
Mitigation Strategy.
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regulations, which require that all new residential development within
I the Coastal High Hazard Area access impacts to hurricane evacuation
times and shelter provision.
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Policy D.2.3.2 The City shall not approve Plan amendments, which increase
residential density, where impacts to hurricane evacuation times
cannot be fully mitigated, or where demands upon existing shelter
space shall be substantively 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,
r wildlife habitats and the natural functions of soils, fisheries, wetlands and
estuarine marshes.
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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.
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 jurisdictional Wetlands, CCCL, natural water
bodies, open space, buffers and vegetation preservation areas, and to
' address any adverse impacts to Environmentally Sensitive Areas.
*Policy 0.3.2.2 The City shall cooperate with the SJRWMD in implementation of
emergency water conservation measures as set forth within the
' management plans of the District.
Policy D.3.2.3 The City shall protect potable water well cones of influence by
' identification and mapping of such cones of influence and by adoption
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of well-field protection regulations, as part of the land development
regulations adopted in accordance with Chapter 163.3202, Florida
Statutes, so as to prohibit development activities from having adverse
impacts to natural environmental resources.
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 standards for stormwater runoff within its land
development regulations.
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 lands 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) Wetlands 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;
(c) 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
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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 a multi-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:
' (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.
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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 and administered by the SJRWMD.
Policy D.3.3.1 The City shall maintain, and amend as necessary, provisions within its
land development regulations to achieve the applicable standards
administered by 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
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' 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:
1 (a) Prevent adverse environmental effects.
(b) Maintain or exceed the standards within this Plan for public access.
' (c) Avoid shoreline hardening structures.
(d) Enhance estuarine water quality.
Policy D.3.4.1 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.3.4.2 The City shall enforce the requirements for public access to beach
areas/3s set forth in the Coastal.Protection Act of 1985 in all permitting
activities and through the course of coastal redevelopment programs.
Policy D.3.4.3 The City shall prohibit the closure of existing beach accesses and any
presently unopened easements, except in the case of risk to public
safety as determined by the City's Director of Public Safety or adverse
environmental impact.
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E. Recreation and Open Space Element
Goals, Objectives, and Policies
All provision for and 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.
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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.
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:Adequate Recreation Facilities
The City shall inventory at least once every five years beginning in 2005, 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.
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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.
' 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.
' PolicyE.1.1.10 As of the date of this Plan amendment, the Cityhas 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.
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Table E-1
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TYPE OF FACILITY LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARD
Playground (with equipment) 1 playground per 2,500 population
Baseball or Softball Field 1 field per 2,500 population
Soccer or Football Field 1 field per 5,000 population
' Basketball Court 1 court per 2,500 population
Volleyball Court 1 court per 5,000 population
Tennis Court 1 court per 2,500 population
Jogging/Exercise Trail 1 trail per 10,000 population
Community Center 1 center per 10,000 population
' Beach Accesses 1 access per 2,500 population
Passive Park/Scenic Open Space 5 acres per 1,000 population
Golf Course (public or private) 1 18-hole course per 25,000 population
Regional Park/Open Space 5 acres per 1,000 population
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Existing Public Recreation and Open Space Facilities, 2004
FACILITY 2005 REQUIREMENT EXISTING 2004
Playground 5 7
Baseball
or Softball Field 5 5
Soccer
or Football Field 3 7
Basketball Court 5 5
Racquetball
Handball Court 2 2
Volleyball Court 2 2
Tennis Court 5 7
Trails 1 5
Community Center 1 3
Beach Accesses 13 21
Passive Park 62 acres 64.5 acres
and Open Space
Golf Course 1 1
(public or private)
Regional Park 62.00 acres 450 acres (Kathryn Abbey
and Open Space Hanna Park adjacent to City)
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Diversity of Recreation Faculties 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.
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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 maintain, within its land development regulations,
provisions that require open space and recreation within new
development.
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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. 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 the Tideviews Preserve and the Dutton Island
Preserve as passive and natural recreation areas. Facilities shall be
limited/to those that support fishing, canoeing and kayaking, 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.
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Objective E.1 .3
IProvision of Recreation and Open Space
by Private Development
IThe City shall ensure that recreation facilities and open space areas are provided
in conjunction with development review and permitting so as to maintain or
I exceed the level of service standards set forth within this Plan amendment and
prior to the impacts of such development.
Policy E.1.3.1 The City shall maintain requirements for the provision of
Irecreation and open space as a condition of development
approval and shall also limit impervious surface area and land
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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
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Policy E.1.3.3 The adopted Level of Service standards shall be maintained as
a minimum standard, and funding for continued management of
Ithese facilities shall be considered during the annual budget
review process.
I 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
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Policy E.1.3.5 Private development shall not, by any means, restrict or prohibit
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including the beach, the Intracoastal Waterway, creeks, streams,
marsh and wetland areas.
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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 El
' 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 Low and Moderate Income Residents
Equal opportunity shall be provided to meet the housing needs of all existing and
r future residents of the City of Atlantic Beach, including housing for low and
moderate-income families.
Policy F.1.1.1 The City shall support the efforts of the City of Jacksonville's
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and assist with
efforts to determine needs and develop sites and programs on a
region-wide basis for housing for 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 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.
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IPolicy 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
Ihousing needs in response to:
(a) Market driven limitations, where meeting the needs for affordable
I 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
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Area.
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Navy Housing Needs
IThe City shall assist developers in responding to the special housing needs of
Navy personnel.
IPolicy F.1.2.1 The.City shall maintain lines of communication between the Navy
Planning Officer and the City of Atlantic Beach to allow for the
asses,sment of impacts resulting from growth of Naval Station Mayport
Iand the increase in housing needs of the City.
I Objective F.1.3
Group Homes and Foster Care Facilities
I 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.
I 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
I development patterns and, at the same time, assure healthful,
convenient, and pleasant environments for residents of such housing.
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Policy F.1.3.2 The City shall allow the placement of group homes in Planned Unit
Developments.
I Objective F.1.4
Displacement of Housing and Businesses
IUniform 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
Irequired to comply with such laws and to meet demonstrated needs.
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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 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 Cityshall encourage thepreservation andprotection of housingof historic
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Objective F.2.1
Historically Significant Housing
The City shall encouvage 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
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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 State Department'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.
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Policy F.2.2.1 The City shall continue to enforce Florida Building Codes and other
local ordinances and State laws to ensure adequate maintenance of
residential properties and neighborhood environments.
' 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 TheCity shall continue to pursue available funding sources, such as
' the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) funds, to
upgrade housing conditions and infrastructure in the Section H (Marsh
Oaks) area.
Policy F.2.2.7 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.
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Goals, Objectives and Policies
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Goal G.1
' The City shall coordinate and cooperate with adjacent jurisdictions, other public
and governmental agencies so as 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.
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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 all surrounding local governments, the Duval County
School Board, the Northeast Florida Regional Council, any special
service districts, Naval Station Mayport, the Florida Department of
I Transportation and the Florida Department of Community Affairs, 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 participate in the inter-community Beaches
utility group related to the coordination and implementation of the
Cooperative Beaches Utility Plan and utility and infrastructure related
issues.
Policy G.1.1.3 The City shall continue to coordinate with the City of Neptune Beach
' and the City of Jacksonville Beach for the purpose of developing
coordinated land use planning, unified development policies and
special projects.
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Policy G.1.1.4 The City shall maintain Interlocal Agreements identified within this
Comprehensive Plan amendment as necessary to provide efficient and
effective services.
' Policy G.1.1.5 The City shall continue coordination with the following entities and
agencies for the purposes as indicated:
' (a) Other local governments and agencies within the City of Atlantic
Beach hurricane evacuation zone, including the Emergency
Preparedness Division of the Duval County Fire and Rescue
' Division 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) Thp First Coast Metropolitan Planning Organization related to
transportation improvements needed to maintain or exceed adopted
Level of Service standards.
(d) The St. Johns River Water Management and the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection related to 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 so as to
achieve compatibility of communication equipment and coordination
of services.
' (g)The Jacksonville Transportation Authority to support the
development of transportation routes to serve the Naval Station
Mayport and surrounding beach communities.
' (h) The Duval County Environmental Resource Management
Department to ensure provision for timely planning and
development of solid waste disposal facilities to effectively serve
needs of all communities within the service area.
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(i) The Duval County School Board related to the coordination of
school facility planning and comprehensive land use planning in
accordance with the Interlocal Agreement for Joint Facility Planning
between the City of Atlantic Beach, the Consolidated City of
Jacksonville, the Town of Baldwin the City of Jacksonville Beach,
the City of Neptune Beach and the Duval County School Board.
Policy G.1.1.6 The City shall continue its involvement in the First Coast Metropolitan
Planning Organization and will maintain representation on the
' Technical Coordinating Committee as appropriate and necessary.
Policy G.1.1.7 The City shall encourage the utilization of the Northeast Florida
Regional Council as the appropriate entity for informal mediation of
' disputes between local governments or other public, governmental or
quasi-governmental agencies.
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Coordination of the Management
iand Protection of Natural Resources
Policy G.1.1.2 The Oity 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.1.1.3 The City shall coordinate with Duval County and the American Corps of
Engineers (ACOE) to strongly advocate a continuing program of beach
re-nourishment.
Policy G.1.1.4 The City shall coordinate with the St. Johns River Water Management
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
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
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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.
Objective G.1 .4
' Coordination with the Duval County School Board
In accordance with the Interlocal Agreement for Joint Facility Planning, adopted
' pursuant to Chapter 163.31777, Florida Statutes, the City shall consult with the
Duval County School Board and Duval County Public Schools 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 9f 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 a non-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.
Objective G.1 .5
' Affordable Housing
Policy G.1.5.1 The City shall enter into Interlocal Agreements with adjacent
' governments, as determined to be necessary and appropriate, so as to
address the City's affordable housing needs in response to:
(a) Market driven limitations, where meeting the needs for affordable
1 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.
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H. Capital Improvements Element
Goals, Objectives and Policies
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Goal H.1
IThe City shall provide public facilities, which are sufficient to enable the City to:
1) accommodate the needs of present and future populations in a timely and cost-
' effective manner; 2) maximize the use of existing facilities; and 3) maintain or
enhance the City's services, physical environment and fiscal integrity.
I Objective H.1 .1
Capital Improvements Planning
IThe City shall continue orderly capital improvements planning, funding and
implementation practices in order to maintain public improvements for which it
has responsibility and as necessary to meet existing deficiencies and to replace
I obsolete facilities.
Policy H.1.1.1 In those years when capital projects are to be funded by the City, the
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City shall prepare a capital budget setting forth capital improvements it
proposes to undertake during that year.
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Policy H.1.1.2 Capital improvements, which are determined to be necessary to
implement the Goals, Objectives and Policies of this Comprehensive
Plan amendment shall be given priority by the City. All capital
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improvements having a cost of $5,000 or more shall be included in the
City's annual capital improvements budget along with an identified
funding source.
IPolicy H.1.1.3 The City Manager, or designee, shall have the responsibility for
preparing for consideration by the City Commission any capital
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improvements budget and Capital Improvements Element (when
required) after evaluating the population growth within the City, the
condition of City facilities, and the provisions of this Comprehensive
IPlan amendment.
Policy H.1.1.4 The City shall be guided by the following criteria in identifying and
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prioritizing capital improvements both in the provision of new facilities
and replacement or renewal of existing facilities:
I (a) improvements needed for the protection of public health and safety;
(b) improvements that increase the utilization of existing City facilities,
multiple use of facilities or improved efficiency of facility operation;
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I (c) improvements that address existing Level of Service deficiencies;
(d) improvements necessary to meet the requirements of future
Idevelopment;
(e) improvements that enhance and improve the City's built
I environment and aesthetic character, economic stability, or
environmental quality.
I Policy H.1.1.5 The City supports coordination of capital improvement planning by all
levels of government as a means of providing services in an orderly,
economical, and efficient manner.
Objective H.1 .2
ILevel of Service Standards
The City shall coordinate land use decisions and the issuance of development
I orders and permits with the implementation of the capital improvements program
so as to ensure that the Level of Service (LOS) standards, as set forth within this
Plan amendment are fully met and services are provided concurrent with the
I impacts of development. The phasing of development or phasing of facility
improvements concurrent with the impacts of development shall be considered.
Policy H.1.2.1 The following Level of Service standards are adopted as the basis for
Ithe City's issuance of development orders and permits for new
construction.
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ICity of Atlantic Beach, 2005-2015
TYPE OF FACILITY LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARD
I Playground (with equipment) 1 playground per 2,500 population
Baseball or Softball Field 1 field per 2,500 population
Soccer or Football Field 1 field per 5,000 population
I Basketball Court 1 court per 2,500 population
Volleyball Court 1 court per 5,000 population
Tennis Court 1 court per 2,500 population
Jogging/Exercise Trail 1 trail per 10,000 population
I Community Center 1 center per 10,000 population
Beach Accesses 1 access per 2,500 population
Passive Park/Scenic Open Space 5 acres per 1,000 population
I Golf Course (public or private)
Regional Park/Open Space 1 18-hole course per 25,000 population
5 acres per 1,000 population
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Sanitary Sewer Level of Service (LOS) Standards
City of Atlantic Beach, 2005-2015
Type of Service LOS Standard
Average sewage 130 gpcd for COAB system
91 gpcd for COAB system (outside City limits)
Peak flow design capacity 234 gpcd for COAB system
' 164 gpcd for COAB system (outside City limits)
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Solid Waste and Potable Water Level of Service Standards
City of Atlantic Beach, 2005-2015
' Type of Service LOS Standard
Solid Waste 7.3 pounds pcpd
Potable Water 175 gpcd for COAB system
103 gpcd for COAB system (outside City limits)
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Transportation Level of Service Standards
City of Atlantic Beach, 2005-2015
Roadway Classification LOS Standard
Freeways LOS "D"
. Principal Arterial LOS "D"
Minor Arterial LOS "E"
Collector Streets LOS "E"
Local Streets LOS "E"
Constrained Facilities (if applicable)
' Freeways
Principal Arterial Maintain existing LOS and travel speed
Maintain existing LOS and travel speed
Minor Arterial Maintain existing LOS and travel speed
' Collector Streets
Local Streets Maintain existing LOS and travel speed
Maintain existing LOS and travel speed
Backlogged Facilities (if applicable)
Freeways Maintain and improve existing LOS and travel speed
Principal Arterial Maintain and improve existing LOS and travel speed
' Minor Arterial Maintain and improve existing LOS and travel speed
Collector Street Maintain and improve existing LOS and travel speed
Local Streets Maintain and improve existing LOS and travel speed
' Policy H.1.2.2 The City shall include provisions within its land development
regulations as required by Section 163.3202, F.S., to ensure that
improvements will be made to public facilities so as to maintain the
adopted LOS standards. Development orders and permits shall be
issued only when public services and facilities, needed to support the
proposed development, shall be available concurrent with impacts of
the development.
' Policy H.1.2.3 The City shall include procedures within its land development
regulations, which ensure that the impacts of projects, for which
development orders have been previously issued, will be addressed in
achieving concurrence with the adopted Level of Service standards in
a timely manner.
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Objective H.1 .3
41. Public Expenditures within the Coastal High Hazard Area
The City shall not make public expenditures that subsidize land development
fir within the Coastal High Hazard Area other than improvements as required to
implement the Objectives and Policies identified within the Coastal Management
Element.
Policy H.1.3.1 The City shall coordinate with the appropriate agencies to ensure
' improvements as appropriate and necessary to protect and re-nourish
dunes and beach areas, and to maintain or replace public facilities and
provide improved recreational opportunities.
Objective H.1 .4
' Funding for Capital Improvements
The City shall manage its fiscal resources and establish through revisions to its land
' development regulations, as required by section 163.3202, F.S. equitable facility cost
allocation and concurrency requirements in a manner that ensures the City's capability
to meet future capital improvement needs associated with continued development and
' redevelopment of the 9ty.
Policy H.1.4.1 The City's annual budgeting process shall reflect immediate as well as
' long-term implications of capital project expenditures in terms of trends
and projections in the City's fiscal condition, expressed public attitudes,
Comprehensive Plan provisions, and consistency with the plans of
' regional service agencies, water management districts, and other
entities with whom coordination of facility planning is appropriate.
Criteria for evaluating capital project expenditures shall include:
' (a) the urgency of need based upon health, safety and welfare
considerations of the general public;
' (b)the orderly scheduling to maximize funding availability; and
(c) opportunities for coordinating expenditures so as to improve
efficiency and effectiveness of public services.
Policy H.1.4.2 The City's total general fund supported annual debt service cost in
' relation to total annual revenue, should the City choose to incur debt
for provision of public facilities, shall not exceed fifteen (15%) percent.
Policy H.1.4.3 The City shall review the Capital Improvements Element not less than
' once annually.
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Sharing of Costs of Facility Improvements
' Each future development project undertaken within the City shall be required to
bear a proportionate cost of facility improvements necessitated by the project in
order to maintain adopted Level of Service standards.
Policy H.1.5.1 The City shall include within its land development regulations, in
accordance with section 163.3202, F.S., provisions to establish
' proportionate cost assignment for improvements to public facilities as
• required to maintain adopted Level of Service standards.
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MARCH 8,2004
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
' CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
' AGENDA ITEM: Contract for Effluent Copper Mixing Zone,Phase II
SUBMITTED BY: Donna Kaluzniak,Utility Direct _
DATE: February 27, 2004
BACKGROUND: On June 9,2003, the City Commission authorized staff to negotiate a
contract with Camp,Dresser&McKee(CDM)to conduct a study in order to obtain an effluent
' copper mixing zone from the Department of Environmental Protection(DEP). This would allow
the three beach cities to discharge a higher level of copper in the combined effluents based on
the results of the study. The Copper Mixing Zone study was to be conducted in two phases, as
' per RFP No. 0203-7. Phase I consisted primarily of sampling,analysis, and development of a
modeling workplan to submit for DEP's approval, and has been completed. Phase II will consist
of modeling and permit modification activities.
' Staff has negotiated a price of$26,500 for Phase II of the Effluent Copper Mixing Zone project.
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BUDGET: Funding for Phase II of the Effluent Copper Mixing Zone is available in the Sewer
Fund,miscellaneous professional services,account no. 410-5508-535-31-00. The project will be
funded by all three beach cities as follows:
Treatment Plant Design Flow, Percent of Total of All Cost for Phase I of the
MGD 4 Treatment Plants Effluent Copper Mixing
' (Total= 10.9) Zone Study.
Jacksonville Beach 4.5 41.3% $10,944.50
Neptune Beach 1.5 13.7% $3,630.60
' **Atlantic Beach 4.9 45% $11,925.00
**Total of Wastewater Plant#1 (3.0 MGD)plus Wastewater Plant#2(1.9 MGD)
t RECOMMENDATION: Award the contract for Phase II of the Effluent Copper Mixing Zone
to Camp,Dresser&McKee in the amount of$26,500.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Proposal from CDM dated February 16,2004.
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' 8659 Baypine Road,Suite 200
Jacksonville,Florida 32256
tel: 904 731-7109
• fax: 904 731-0465
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February 16,2004
Ms. Donna Kaluzniak
Utility Director
City of Atlantic Beach
' 1200 Sandpiper Lane
Atlantic Beach,Florida 32233
Subject: Modeling Proposal (Revised) to Determine Copper Mixing Zone at the St.
Johns River Estuary
Dear Ms. Kaluzniak:
' As a follow up to our telephone conversation,please find enclosed a revised fee proposal for
the modeling necessary to secure regulatory approval for a mixing zone.The scope of this
' work includes assistance in modifying the current effluent permit(FL0038776) in accordance
with the Chapter 62-302 of the State of Florida Statutes.The highlights of this proposal
include:
' 1. Model Setup, Data Collection and Evaluation, and Processing
2. Model Calibration and Comparisons with Observed Values
3. Simulations of Current Conditions and Determination of Mixing Zone
4. Reporting and Permit Modification Assistance
' We are looking forward to the opportunity to assist you in resolving the regulatory concern
regarding elevated copper concentrations discharged through the wastewater outfalls.Please
contact me if you have any questions concerning this proposal.
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Sinci ely,
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' Associate
Camp Dresser&McKee Inc.
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Statement of Work
Permitting Assistance,Mixing Zone Assessment of Total Copper at the St. Johns
River Outfall
February 12, 2004
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1. Background
From August 21 to September 18, 2003, CDM, hereafter referred to as the
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CONTRACTOR, has supervised a field investigation in agreement with the
original work order for the City of Atlantic Beach, hereafter referred to as the
CITY. Grab water samples were collected from the final effluent streams of four
wastewater treatment plants (Atlantic Beach 1 and 2, Jacksonville Beach, and
Neptune Beach) and from three locations (SJR_1: 30 feet downstream from the
outfall discharge pipe, SJR_2: outfall discharge pipe, and SJR_3: 30 feet upstream
of the outfall) in the St. Johns River near the common outfall, before being
analyzed with EPA method 220.2 and 1640. On several occurrences, the
CONTRACTOR reported elevated concentrations of total recoverable copper in
excess of the regulatory standard (3.7 ug/L per the FDEP) at the St. Johns River
effluent outfall. The State of Florida does not allow continuous or temporary
violations of discharge permit for total recoverable copper.
Continuous tolerance of these elevated concentrations necessitates the
establishment and approval of a mixing zone by FDEP through a permit
modification. A mixing zone is defined as the volume or area required to mix
the point-source pollutant of concern to an acceptable concentration. FDEP
demands that the outer delineation of a mixing zone exhibits a 100:1 downstream
(and upstream) dilution ratio (Gilbert, 2002).
For continuous discharge of copper-enriched effluents, CDM recommends to use
a mathematical flow and transport model (such as CORMIX) to determine and
optimize the extent of the mixing zone at the St.Johns River outfall.
2. Purpose
This scope focuses on providing further permitting assistance to the City of
Atlantic Beach to obtain a discharge permit modification in the St. Johns River for
total recoverable copper coming from the four wastewater treatment plants using
a mathematical model.
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3. Task Identification
' Task 3.1: Model Setup,Data Collection and Evaluation, and Processing.
The CONTRACTOR will be responsible for setting up the mathematical model,
CORMIX, at the outfall pipe in the St. Johns River. Using the best available
sources, the CONTRACTOR will organize the required data for the development
' of the river model, including river depth, ambient current velocity profile,
ambient salinity and temperature, background pollutant concentration, decay
rate, far-field dispersion rate, port diameter, port elevation, port orientation
(vertical and horizontal), effluent flow rate, effluent salinity and temperature,
and effluent pollutant concentration. The CITY and the FDEP shall assist the
' CONTRACTOR in providing the effluent discharge permit of each wastewater
treatment facility.
' Task 3.2: Model Calibration and Comparisons with Observed Values
The CONTRACTOR shall utilize data from previously selected sampling
' locations 30 f eet upstream (S JR_3) from the outfall discharge as the suitable
calibration point. Water velocity and background concentration of total
' recoverable copper will be calibrated with a relative error of 20 percent. The
model outputs of velocity and total recoverable copper concentrations will be
compared against field measurements.
' The CONTRACTOR shall provide appropriate statistical analysis on the match
between predicted and measured values of velocity and concentrations,
' including mass balance and plots.
Task 3.3: Simulations of Current Conditions and Determination of Mixing
Zone
' Once the model is satisfactorily calibrated, the CONTRACTOR shall determine
the extent of the mixing zone downstream of the outfall pipe, including the 100:1
dilution line, and the centerline dilution. The CONTRACTOR will predict the
r attainable dilution ratio for the total recoverable copper discharge as a function
of distance downstream of the common outfall discharge pipe.
Task 3.4: Reporting
The CONTRACTOR shall submit of the following reports: (1) a final draft report
for review at the completion of the modeling effort, and (2) a final report at the
completion of the project addressing comments arising from the review of the
' draft.
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The CONTRACTOR shall draft a final report that includes project description,
' collection and evaluation of data, calibration procedure, assumptions and
limitations of the model calibrations, determination of the mixing zone, and
summary and recommendations. Plots of total recoverable copper
' concentrations, comparison between predicted and measured velocity and total
recoverable copper concentration shall be included in the final report.
' The CONTRACTOR shall submit the final draft report to the CITY and FDEP for
review in six bound copies. The draft shall be reviewed by CITY and FDEP staff
within three weeks of submittal and returned to the CONTRACTOR with review
comments for final editing. Within three weeks of receipt of CITY's final
comments, the CONTRACTOR shall submit:
' 1. The final version of the report in six bound copies; and
2. A documented CD-ROM or DVD of the project report as a pdf file, and
model input and output files of the project area.
4. Time Frames and Deliverables
Overall the project time shall not exceed 12 weeks from receipt of a Notice-to
Proceed with the following milestones:
1. Draft final report delivered within 6 weeks of issuance of this work
' order;
2. The CITY will review and provide comments within 3 weeks of
submittal of the draft report using the CONTRACTOR standard
' review template; and
3. Submittal of revised final report and model input/output files within 3
weeks of the receipt of the CITY's comments.
5. Budget/Cost Schedule
' The CONTRACTOR shall provide the professional services described in this
scope of work for a lump sump of $26,500. The CONTRACTOR shall invoice
every month based on estimated percent of completion. The cost breakdown is
described in Table 5-1.
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Table 5-1: Cost Breakdown of Mixing Zone Project
Task Description $
1 Collection and Evaluation of Data 3,500
' 2 Calibration of Model 8,000
3 Determination of Mixing Zone 10,000
4 Production of Report 5,000
' Total 26,500
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MARCH 8,2004
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CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
' AGENDA ITEM: Well No. 2—Addition of Pump and Mot•
1 SUBMITTED BY: Donna Kaluzniak,Utility Director
DATE: February 12, 2004
BACKGROUND: As part of the Consumptive Use Permit,the St. Johns River Water
Management District required the City to backplug Well No. 2, located at 1100 Sandpiper Lane.
' A contract was awarded to the low bidder, W. Earl Floyd,and the backplugging was properly
completed. Unfortunately,the backplugging of the well has resulted in a significant reduction in
the well's capacity from 800 gallons per minute to 200 gallons per minute. In order to provide
' sufficient supply, a pump and motor will need to be added to the well. This work will also
require electrical supply and connection, and additional pipework and valving.
The addition of the pump and motor needs to be expedited in order to have the well ready for the
warm-weather demands on Water Plant#1. CH2M Hill prepared a basic design including
pump/motor sizing and calculations for the project. Staff requested quotes from the existing
rwell contractor, W. Earl Floyd for the pump and motor installation, piping and concrete pad, and
received a quote of$39,000 for this work. In addition,quotes for electrical work were requested
' from the City's annual electrical contractor,Brooks Limbaugh Electrical, and a cost proposal in
the amount of$20,160 was received.
' To demonstrate that the prices for the additional work are competitive without the delay and
additional engineering costs that would be required for a bid,a comparison is provided below
using a bid for the same size well(Well#4)at Water Plant#2. The comparison price is the low
bid from a project completed in 1998,that included drilling of the well. All costs for the well
drilling in the 1998 project were eliminated from the comparison, so only like items are
compared:
Item Cost Low Bid 1998
Well#4
' Addition of the well pump, motor, header line and $59,160 $59,259
piping with valves, fittings, supports, concrete
pad,and electrical work.
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BUDGET: Funds are available in the Water Fund under Account Nos. 400-5502-533-6300
I , and 400-5504-533-6300, since the security fencing came in under budget and staff has
determined that some of the work on Renault project can be done in-house.
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RECOMMENDATION: Use the City's annual electrical contractor,Brooks Limbaugh,and
' extend the contract with the existing well contractor, W. Earl Floyd,to complete the installation
of a pump and motor on Well No. 2, and waive the formal bidding process.
' ATTACHMENTS: 1. Cost proposal from W. Earl Floyd& Son, Inc.
2. Cost proposal from Brooks Limbaugh Electrical Co. Inc.
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INDUSTRIAL - MUNICIPAL - IRRIGATION 4TELEPHONE 781-1313
TURBINE AND SUBMERSIBILE - SALES & SERVICE1 8901 HERLONG ROAD
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FEBRUARY 2, 2004
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
ATTN: DONNA KALUZNIAK
1200 SANDPIPER LANE
ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA 32233
RE: PROPOSAL FOR
WELL PUMP#2, PLANT #1
GENTLEMEN:
WE PROPOSE TO DO THE FOLLOWING WORK FOR YOU:
FURNISH ONE PEERLESS PUMP, AS SUBMITTED;
II I INSTALL HEADER LINE W/VALVES, FITTINGS & LINE SUPPORTS
AS SPECIFIED BY CH2MHILL;
FURNISH CONCRETE PAD
II OUR PRICE FOR THIS WORK WILL BE: $39,000.00.
PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY ELECTRICAL WORK OR ANY BACTERIOLOGICAL
ISAMPLES.
WE ARE ENCLOSING FOUR (4) PAGES OF THE PAPERWORK FROM PEERLESS PUMP COMPANY REGARDING
ITHE WELL PUMP FOR THIS PROJECT.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU.
VERY TRULY YOURS,
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' City of Atlantic Beach
C/O Tim Townsend Special Projects Coordinator
1100 Sandpiper Lane
Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233
904-247-5839
111 Labor and materials to furnish and install a new section for the Switch gear at WWP#1.
This will be Cutler Hamper Freedom MCC sections with a bucket set up with a 240 volt
3 phase 50 Hp motor controller with an HOA switch, motor starter size 4, OL relay and
heaters.
A 2 inch PVC conduit with 3/0 copper conductors to feed the motor, a 200 amp knife
blade switch as a disconnecting means. The switch will be NEMA 4X The rack will be
Aluminum strut with stainless steel hardware. This will be located at the remote well. An
HOA control switch will be furnished and installed with the disconnecting means.
' Labor costs will be $3370.00
Material costs will be $16,790.00
Job total will be $20,160.00
Thank you,
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Master electrician
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MARCH 8,2004
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: List of items to be declared surplus
SUBMITTED BY: Nelson Van Liere, Finance Director
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DATE: March 08, 2004
BACKGROUND: Over time, the City accumulates various properties that lose
their usefulness due to deterioration or obsolescence. The
attached list includes 4 worn-out vehicles. Only items
deemed truly of no use to the City are on this list. These
items will be sold at auction, sealed bid, or other authorized
manner, donated or scrapped. Jacksonville Beach has
agreed to include these four vehicles in their auction
upcoming on March 18, 2004.
' BUDGET: There is no budget for this action. Proceeds from the
disposal of the items will be distributed to the fund from
which the items came.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the list of vehicles as surplus to the Cityof
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Atlantic Beach.
' ATTACHMENTS: List of vehicles todeclared surplus.
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1 March 2, 2004
' MEMORANDUM
' TO: The Honorable Mayor
and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jim Hanso-
lair
' SUBJECT: City Ma _er's Report
New Phone System for Public Works; One of the projects budgeted in the current year is the
replacement of an outdated and problematic telephone system in the Public Works building. The
present phone systems in each of the city's major buildings are different having been purchased
' at different times and having different features. The staff recognized that there are many
advantages to integrating the telephone system between the city's buildings as the systems are
replaced in the future. Additionally, many new systems often a software driven platform that
allows for implementation of many new applications that can better serve the citizens and make
work more efficient.
' With these goals in mind, the city's IT staff communicated with four different companies in the
Jacksonville area that provide telephone networks and quotes were received from Area
Communications, Converged Communications, and Florida Telecom Specialists. Area
' Communications and Converged Communications both recommended an AVAYA system,
which is currently on the Florida state contract. The third company quoted a different system
that was not on state contract and did not meet the city's criteria for future expansion. The lower
' of the two quotes was from Area Communications on the AVAYA system and it included
additional training, which was not part if the city's specifications.
The replacement of the phone system for Public Works will cost $10,091.49. This purchase is
exempt from the formal bidding procedure because it has already been included on the state
contract. This report is being made to advise the Commission of a purchase exceeding $10,000.
' Cable Television Franchise and Ordinance; The Cities of Atlantic Beach and Jacksonville
Beach have been working together with a local attorney for the renegotiation of the Cable TV
Franchise Agreements for each city, which expire in 2005. When the City of Jacksonville
renegotiated their franchise agreement, passed a new ordinance and negotiated a settlement
related to poor performance by AT&T prior to the merger of AT&T and Comcast, Jacksonville
' utilized attorney Matthew Liebowitz, who specializes in cable TV negotiations. Atlantic Beach
also paid Mr. Liebowitz for some limited services at that time. Since then, the two beach cities
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have worked together with Michael Freed of Brennan, Manna and Diamond, a local attorney
whose costs are estimated to be significantly less for the franchise renegotiation process.
' After several months of work between the two beach cities,proposed franchise agreements and
cable TV ordinances have been prepared for each. They are largely based upon the current
franchise agreement and ordinance for the City of Jacksonville, with several modifications made
' to reflect differences in size and character of the beach cities. An initial meeting was held with
representatives from Comcast Cable Communications Inc recently. Comcast indicated that they
' would prefer for the cities to consider their standard franchise ordinance rather than that which
was approved for the City of Jacksonville. It is possible that this negotiation may be long and
difficult. The City Commission will be posted as to the progress in the future.
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