457 Mako Drive PARKING VIOLATION 04.29.2011 J� rL‘.1'-41 CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
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ATLANTIC BEACH,FLORIDA 32233-5445
TELEPHONE:(904)247-5800
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April 29, 2011
Hung H Vo
457 Mako Drive
Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233
Dear property owner:
A strategic priority of the City has been to enhance and improve the roadways and thoroughfares within
the City with the goal of encouraging redevelopment and reinvestment in neighborhoods and commercial
areas. Commercial areas will only be as strong and vibrant as the neighborhoods that support our
community businesses. The condition and attractiveness of roadways is a critical component to the
perception of the quality of a community, which translates into strong and stable property values and
desirable high quality places to live. Curb appeal is judged beginning at the street edge. The City's
zoning regulations have long contained the following provision.
Sec. 24-161. Off-Street Parking and Loading.
(b)(3) Parking for residential uses shall be located within paved or stabilized driveways,
Private Garages or carports or such areas intended for the day-to-day parking of vehicles.
Vehicles shall not be routinely parked within grassed or landscaped areas of a residential Lot
or on grassed or landscaped portions of public Right-of-ways adjacent to the Lot.
Royal Palms has been a major focus of City commitment for the past few years, and the efforts of
residents and the City have paid off in a big way. The appearance and aesthetics of Royal Palms has
improved dramatically over the past two years, which no doubt will mean real increases in property
values as the housing market rebounds. Royal Palms does not contain urban roadways like Atlantic
Boulevard and Mayport Road, but Plaza, Sailfish, Royal Palms Drive and the side streets in Royal Palms
are wide streets traversing the heart of the City and if these are not well-maintained, the entire
neighborhood is negatively impacted.
Royal Palms does not suffer significant deterioration and blight, but there are too many locations that
have a tired and unkempt appearance mostly because of the way the street edges look. Continuous
parking along the right-of-way makes it impossible to maintain grass and landscaping and street edges
become a dirt, sand and weed strewn mess. It is your responsibility to maintain your street edge in an
acceptable manner. It is not the City's intent to prohibit on-street parking, but to require that it be done in
such a manner so as not to be a negative factor on the neighborhood. You may call me at 247-5817 to
discuss options if you wish.
Sincerely, .0 /1.-
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Sonya Doerr, AICP
Community Development Director