Amended Item 7A - PPSARC Recommendation to install temporary No Parking signsCITY OF ATLANTIC: BEACH
PARKING AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ADVISORY RESOURCE COMMITTEE MEETING
KLCUMMENDA IUN FUR FRESEN"l'A"1'lUN TU THE CITY OF ATLANTIC: BEACH CITY
COMMISSION TO RECOMMEND INSTALLATION OF NO PARKING SIGNS ALONG AHERN
1311 WEEN LAST WAST 1JKIVLHND SHLRKY VR1Vh
A(zLNIJA 11 LM: Recommendation to install tempoi ary no pat king signs along
Ahern Street between hast Coast Drive and Sherry llrive
SulsMi 1 1 ED BY: John M. Stinson, Chair - PzSARC
REPORT DATE: 17th of April 2018
BALKGRUUND: l he City of Atlantic Beach Community Development tsuai d
placed on the agenda for the CDB regularly scheduled meeting
of the 18Lh of July 2017, consideration of a i equest to re -slat
made by the applicant Aherti Tri Yroiect LLC.
The applicant reLluested to i e -slat Atlanti,- BCa,-h Subdivisiun
A, Lots L,4,6,8,1U and 1L woux L (54 Last Coast Drive, 3Gy and
331 Ahern Street).
The Community vevelohment tsoat d at their t egulat ly
scheduled meeting held on the 18tn of July 2017 unanimously
approved the reLluest to i e -slat and the matter was referred to
the City Commission for a rublic Hewing and cunsideiatiun.
The Atlantic Beach City Commission held a Public Hearing
curing the regularly scneduled meeting of the 1Gth of r ub, uary
LU18. After public comment and Commission discussion, the
re -slat was approved by unanimous vote.
There may be other historical information, not presented in
this chronology and not available at the time of the drafting of
this report.
J UJ I IVILAI IUN: tsecause of comments offered by the public dui ing the rublic
Hearing held on the 1Lth of N'ebruary LU18 by the Atlantic
Beach City Commission, Commissioner Stinson as Chairperson
of the rz,)AxC asked members of the on the rz,)AxC 15Lh of
N'ebruary GU18 to review the impact the develupment might
have on pedestrian safety in the area surrounding the
approved re -platting and the proposed develupment.
This matter was again placed on the agenda P2SARC for the 1st
of March 2018. During this meeting and the resulting
discussion, including inquiries made of Sergeant Jevic, the
Ai3PD liaison to the P2SARC, about ABPD activity in the area,
the PzSARC members voted unanimously to request the City
Commission take action to ensure pedestrian safety in the area.
The recommended action is to install temporary, no -parking
signs along the north side of Ahern Street, between East Coast
Drive and Sherry Drive, during construction of the Northshore
Condominiums. (The location and number of any permanent
"No Parking' signs to be reviewed and determined after
construction is complete.)
It is believed by the members of the P2SARC that it would be
prudent to take these necessary steps to protect pedestrians
traversing the area from construction vehicles and to prevent
vehicular parking from continuing to encroach onto the
sidewalks along the development as is now being experienced.
BUDGET: Budgetary impact has not been determined at this time.
RECOMMENDATION: 1. Install temporary "No Parking' signs along the north side of
Ahern Street, between East Coast Drive and Sherry Drive, during
the construction of the Northshore Condominiums. (The
location and number of any permanent "No Parking" signs to be
reviewed and determined after construction is complete.}
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Pertinent minutes of the CDB meeting of the 1811, of Jolly
2017, relative to the approval by the CDB of PLAT17-0004
2. Pertinent minutes of the City Commission meeting of the
1211, of February 2018, relative to the approval by the City
Commission of Plat17-0004
PRESENTATIONS: None at this time.
APPROVAL:
john M. Stinson, City Commission, Seat No. 2
Sraff rseporr
H. YLAVY/-uuu4 (Ahe-t n TH Rt oiect LLC)
Request for re -plat approval as required by— Sectivi, 24,
Article 4 of rhe L'oae of OrWrnances at Atlantic Beauty
,SuDi7iviN;u,, A, Lot,N L, 4, 6, 8,10 and 12 Bluck2 (54 Fust [:oast
Drive, .3Z9 arO331 Ahern Streetj.
Planner Reeves explained that the future la,,a use otT:he properties
includes Residential Medium (RM) and Resiaential General
Multitamily (RG -M) zoning. This properties are adjacentto a single-
family zoning district to the NortFi, and tFie central Business district
to Lne South.
He then explained T:5at T:5e proposed plan is to construct a 12 -unit
townhome development, consisting of four, three story buildings
where each unit will have a two -car garage-.
Statt then aispiayea the proposed site plan, which showed that
there would be two driveways which would Be accessed througll
East Coast Drive. Tnis issue had been discussed at a prior meeting
of the Community Development board, when the applicant
requested a variance for the proposed construction. Since this
meeting, tRe applicant has slightly modified the parking
arrangement along East Coast drive, however, there will still Be
parking directly along t5is street.
He explained that prior to L5is construction, the applicant would
need to go Orougn the tull permitting process with all applicable
City Departments. Re then noted that the current request was for
a re -plat of LRe property and as such, the Board would be
recommencing approval or denial of this plat request, not of L5Q
proposed construction, to LRe City Commission.
Previously, the units were going to Be considered condos wits a
condo association maintaining tMe ownership of the units. If this
re -plat requestea were approved, the units would each Be
individually -owned townnomes. The property then, woula Be
divviea up into 12 inaiviaual parcels with independent ownership.
Staff noted zFiat -c5ere is an existing easement on the West side of
the property tRat will remain in place, to allow a driveway arcess
to the adjacent property for the residents who live LRere. There are
also ingress ana egress as well as utility easements covering much
of the property, other than where the units will Be. Az this point in
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time, these easements have not Been legally reviewed By City Statt
nor By t5e City Attorney. Statt noted that this would Be a
requirement prior to sending the application to City Commissioii.
An approved re -slat is required in this circumstance because the
applicant wishes to subdivide their property into 3 or more parcels.
The property is just under 0.9 acres, allowing for 11.6 units total.
They are proposing to construct 1z units.
CRair Paul questioned ittMis re -plat request would possiBly nave to
be modified then brought before the Board again if the easements
are Lound to be inadequate or inappropriate. Statt replied that the
easements on the property should not attect the re -plat pi oposed
tonight. Instead, the review of the easements will help give shape
to the legal language of this re -plat.
Mr. Stratton reterenced the meeting of the Community
Development Board where this application was previously brought
before them. He commented on the concern that was raised ai
that meeting, regarding the driveways which would exit onto East
Coast Drive and the effect that would have on the traffic at that
intersection (ot Easi Coasi Drive and Ahern Si.) He asked siatt what
tMe parking and driveway situation would Be entering and exiting
East Coast Dr. with this current re -plat request tonight, Staff
explained LRat w1LR the currently proposed parking layout, the
units along East Coast Dr. would each have two parking spots in
their garages, and would share a drive aisle io gain access io and
trom these parking spots. This drive aisle would Be regulated By
easements for ingress ai ,d egress, so that it would remain clear for
all units io properly access their parking spaces.
Mr. Reichler commented on the [Community Development]
Board's responsibility to ensure that anything they are approving
meets the requirements and goals of the City's Comprehensive
Plan and Land Development Regnlations, He asked whether or not
any City Statt Mad reviewed this re -plat request to make sure that
it does meet these criteria. Staff responded that while minor
tweaks to The request may need to Be made at tinal permitting, the
project proposed was consistent with the City's Comprehensive
Plan and Land Developmeni Regulations.
Mr. Reichler. asked Staff if the applicant's landscape plai, was
consistent wiLR the City's requirements regarding tree mitigation,
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Applicant Comment
Start replied that He did not believe it did, However, he was still
doi,ig the calculations for this proposed plan.
Mr. Mandelhaum questioned whether or not the Plat request
complied wish all applicable City legislation. Statt replied that it did
meet such criteria.
Cham Paul claritied that the application was being brought Betore
the Community Development Board due to the num5er of parcels
being created through the parcel split.
Rick johnstun, 3528 Ocean Drive, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250,
introduced himselt as the applicant. He explained that at a prior
meeting of the Community Development Board, he presented an
application fora variance as the structures were going to originally
be condos, but that He withdrew that application due to the
tension present at the meeting. Following the meeting, he met
with some otthe neighbors near His property and worRed with the
City of Atlantic Beach's Public Works Department to try and
address any issues that came up in the conversations.
He added that along with these changes, he added a wide,
sidewalk along the street in addition to more parRing spaces,
while trying to maintain the integrity of his design.
Mr. Johnston then cornmented on the easements on site. He
stated that he had met with the City's Public Works Department
to discuss these easements along with the Water and Sewer
utilities on-site. He noted that they also Have worRed with JEA to
plan out how the electric utilities will be tied in to the Buildings.
I He applicant then went on to discuss his landscape plan,
specifically, the t, ees they chose to keep on-site versus those they
need to remove.
Mr. Johnston then spoke to the drive aisles which would enter and
exit ott of East Coast Drive. He stated that he tried to taRe into
account the residents who would Be immedlately ettected. At the
same time, He did not tind another parRing option.
Mr. Elmu, e questioned what the length of the property was along
Ahern Street and East Coast Drive. I he applicant responded that
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Public Comment
gourd viscussion
Motion
4. REPOKI's.
tRe IengtFi along AFiern Street is 300 feet, while the length of the
property along East Coast urive L, 130 tee -c.
Mrs. Paul opened the floor to public comment. WitR no speakers,
public comment was closed by Mrs. Paul.
Mr. ReicRler commenteq that while Fie was not personally in favor
of the proposed design of the proposed construction, Fie could not
vote against tRe application Betore the Boarq so long as it was
consistent with tRe City's Comprehensive Plan and Land
Development Regulation.
CFiair Paul clarified that the Board was only voting on tRe approval
or denial of tFie applicant's request to subdivige the lot, per their
Plat Request.
Ms. Lanier commented tRat sliie Believeq the gesign presented to
tRe Board for the proposed development to be consistent with the
surrounding communiry. At the same time, sliie expresseq her
concern tortRe ingress anq egress points along East Coast Drive, in
light of the traffic along that road.
Mr. Elmore moved to approve application PLAT17-0004 as it was
presented. Mr. Reicliiler secondeq tRe motion. The motion carried
unanimously.
A. Administrative Variances Approved
No Administrative variances have been approved since the last
Community Development Board Fleeting,
Mr. Reichler asked Statt a5oui iFle status of t5e Selva Preserve
application. Statt commenteq tRat the application is still under
review by City Staff. He noted that all uepartments Fla,,e given the
applicont comments and are awaiting a response.
Mr. Reichler then asked for a status update on tFie CRA and on tRe
proposed rezoning ordinancetortRe Mayport Overlay District. Staff
replieq tRat tRe CRA was under discussion amongst staff and that
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February 12, 2019 IEGULAK C:UMM1551UN MEEYING
Discu�,�;m„ et,sued timi, tl,e C:o,i,mission about improving the process of meetings, viewing meetings via
the uity's livestrearn, being disciplined with comn,emt3. tie „uu,bei of meetings this change has been
discussed, and Nlorida League of Lilies recommending this formal.
Roll Call Votes:
Aye: 5 Sr;nnun, Wirers, Kelly, Norris, Glasser
Nay: U
MOTION C;AIUUED
mayor Glasser called for a recess at 8:0 P.m. and reconvei,ed the meeti„g at 9:05 Y.M.
S. Miscellaneous Business
A. rublic itearing- PLA1 D-0004
Request for re -plat approval as required by Chaptei 24, Aii;cle 4 of the Code of ordinances
at Atlantic -beach Subdivision A, Lots 2, 4, 6, S, 10, n„ d 12 Block 2 (54 East Coast Drive,
32v, and 331 Ahern Street).
mayor vlasser read the title into the record.
Planner Derek xeeves addressed the C'umu,l33iv„ iefe,7•i„ g to the slides on display and the detailed agenda
for the proposed 12 -unit townhouse project, consisting of four builds„g.,, each three 3tuuries tall. He
reviewed the site maps, the proposed plat, the need for a plat approval, and the plans for the property. Mr.
Reeves addressed the a„aly3i3 alld eu„cerns and explained the action to be taken.
Planner Reeves explained what is before the Commission is the request for approval for the divisio„ of the
land ie3ult;„g i„ three or more lots to be platted. llie Community Development -board (Cll-b) has reviewed
and approved the application.
The applicant, Rick Juhn3r„ addressed the Commission. He spoke about working with staff and working
with the community to be accommodating and to have a confu,,,,i„g piUjeet.
Public Hearing
Mayor vlasser opened the Public Hea,i„ g aad expla;„ed The proees3 for public comments. City Clerk
-bartle called the speakers:
Paula O'Bannon spoke about her concerns with vehicles parking and extending into the sidewalks, aid
co„ce,,,.) about the tu,,,-z[ivu„d3.
Yhere were no other speakers and Mayor Glasser closed the Public Hearing.
Discussio„ began f1mi, the Cvlu,,,iaalvn about msmeting the turn-arounds from being used as additional
parking spaces, the sidewalk on Ahern St., and restiim;,ig veh;c;le3 from backi„g out onto -bast Coast Dr.
because of visibility.
City Attorney Durde„ the Cummission explaining options for adding provisions, such as
restricting use of the turn-arounds as parking spaces, and restricting vrh;ele., fi-mi, backing out onto -bast
Coast ur. one option is the veclaration of Restrictive Lovenants (a legal document) that ca„ i„clude these
types of provisions. Another option is to put the provisions that apply to the development on the face of the
plat.
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February 12, 2018 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
The, -e was diScuSSlon suggC%Ring thu addition of low -mounted signs or surface markings for 'No Parking'
in the turn-arounds for the residents/guests. i he applicant, Mr. Johnston, favorably acknuwledgrd uoing the
suggestions. Mr. Johnston stated it will be a controlled environment with visibility Tor vehicular access and
flow. He stated the Cove„a„to a„d Reot,ic6ons have been dralted for a townhome community and address
parking, turn-arounds, driveways, gauges, list;ng re3t,•;ct;o„3 3o d,eix; ca,n,ut be any impact to a neighbor.
D;.,cussion cont;nuud about Thr- platting stage, adding restrictive covenants, and the platting stage being the
final Public Hearing opportunity to address and ensure there are no devulopaie„t ;0Ouc0. IT was noted the
plat approval needs to reflect the citizen's concerns relating to East Coast Dr., visibility, sidewalks, traffx,
and parki„ g.
Mr. Johnston spoke about the Covenants and restrictions, working on the plat and the developme„t plat
-,;,nuha„c;uu.,ly to refirrm what will be built, and working closely with the City to make sure it worked.
I)iscussion continued about Ahern St. and Past Coast lir. access and safety issues.
Motion: To approve Flat 17-0004
M,,ved by Stinson, Seconded by Kelly
A lengthy discussion ensued about the plat, noting:
it meets Code and accomplished without exceptions/variances/waivers.
- it is similar to neighboring developme„ts.
- tho oatny iooLuuo have been addressed on East Coast Dr.
- Ahern St. is improved with sidewalks.
- it received unanimous approval from the uOti.
- it is a good fit bordering residential and commercial areas.
City Attorney Durden stated she will be w•otk;,,g with M,. Jol„oto„ o„ the language for the Declaration of
restrictive Covenants. She clarified that the signage for `No Parking' i„ thr, tu,,,-aiUu„d0 fur the
residents/guests will be no higher than four it., and/or will be surface markings, and/or will be wheel stop.
the applicant, Mr. Johnston, stated he agrees to the signage suggestions for `No Pa-ck;,,g' i„ the turn-
arounds for the residents/guests will be no higher than four it., and/or will be surface markings, and/or wall
bC Wlirrl �.tupo.
Rull Call VUTUa:
Aye: � waters, Kelly, Norris, Stinson, Glasser
Nay: U
MOTION CAIUtIED
B. Selva Preserve Plat
Clvl kserrity explained this property is environmentally and politically sensitive and he brl;eveo there are
Still Lluestions and issues to resolve before this application is presented to the Cumaiio„u„ for plat
approval in two weeks. mr. uerrity invited environmental expur io for thr, City's fund plan and
environmental issues to take pa,t in the discussion and ;,,tj*oducud the,,, ao follow:
• Stephen Swami, Mme, Ph with Applied 1 echnology Nc Management lnc.
• Jonathan Summerfield Sr. Environmental Scientist with Envirormiental resource Solutions
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