377 2nd Street LOT SPLIT 2014-2019 (Cosgrove)September 18, 2014
Re: 377 2nd Street Lot Split Inquiry
City of Atlantic Beach
Building and Zoning
800 Seminole Road
Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233-5445
Telephone (904) 247-5826
Fax (904) 247-5845
http://www.coab.us
Ms. Cosgrove,
Your request to allow your property at 377 2nd Street to be split can be approved. The resulting lots will be:
Western Lot: 50 feet by 140 feet. Known as the eastern 50 feet of Lot 28, Block 4 of Atlantic
Beach Subdivision "A".
and
Eastern Lot: 75 feet by 140 feet. Known as the western 25 feet of Lot 24 and Lot 26, Block 4 of
Atlantic Beach Subdivision "A".
This decision is based on the evidence you provided that Lot 28, Block 4 of the Atlantic Beach Subdivision "A" did
exist independently as a 50 foot wide, rectangular lot. Initially there were concerns about the status of Lot 28
based on the legal description used to define it today. It has been determined that when the Milbert Homes
Subdivision was platted, the western portion of Lot 28 was used to create the some of the new lots. The
remaining eastern 50 feet of Lot 28 was represented as an independent lot.
Before formal approval can be granted, a few conditions must be met. A survey showing that the existing
structure will not cross the proposed property lines and that it also meets current setback requirements. If the
structure will cross the proposed property lines or will not meet current setback requirements, then a
nonconforming structure would be created. Under the city's code, a division of land cannot create a
nonconforming structure. In order to approve the proposed property division, the existing structure must be
made conforming by altering the structure to a point that it conforms or demolish the entire structure.
Once all conditions are met, the city can grant formal approval.
Sincerely,
Jeremy Hubsch
Building and Zoning Director
9/19/2014
Cosgrove/Corbin Correspondence re: 377 2"d Street
Shane Corbin <scorbin@coab.us>l/8/2019 2:14 PM
RE: Meeting
To BCC -NH Comcast <betsy.cosgrove@comcast.net>
Hello Betsy,
I went home sick with the flu on Friday and just getting caught up.
Joe feels like the existing letter is sufficient. You should call him directly if you want to discuss.
Talk soon,
Shane
From: BCC -NH Comcast[mailto:betsy.cosgrove@comcast.net]
Sent: Friday, January 04, 2019 8:47 AM
To: Corbin, Shane <scorbin@coab.us>
Subject: Re: Meeting
Can you tell me why?
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On Fri, Jan 4, 2019 at 8:42 AM -0500, "Corbin, Shane" <scorbin(a,coab.us> wrote:
Hello Betsy,
Hope you had a great holiday.
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I reviewed your request with the City Manager and it was determined not to write an additional letter. That
does not mean our position has changed about honoring your existing letter. Feel free to give him a call if you
want to discuss.
Joe Gerrity
City Manager
(904) 247-5806
Thank you,
Shane
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From: BCC -NH Comcast [betsy.cosgrove@comcast.net]
Sent: Friday, January 04, 2019 7:49 AM
To: Corbin, Shane <scorbin@coab.us>
Subject: Fwd: Meeting
Importance: Low
Hi Shane,
When we spoke on December 7, 2018, you assured me that the city would honor the communication I
had with your predecessor, Mr. Hubsch, and I would be able to return my property to the original plat
lines. At that time, I asked if you would please confirm in writing. You said you would- but it would
not be for a couple of days. I know with the holidays and year end, time can get away from
us. However, at this point, I would appreciate your confirming response as soon as possible.
Thank you.
Betsy Cosgrove
116 Poinsettia St
From: Betsy Cosgrove <betsy.cosgrove@comcast. net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 4, 2018 10:36 AM
To: scorbin@coab.us
Subject: Fwd: Meeting
Shane, can you please acknowledge if you have received my emails with the attachment?
Thank you.
Betsy Cosgrove
116 Poinsettia Street
Original Message
From: Betsy <betsy.cos rove ,comcast.net>
To: scorbin e,coab.us
Date: November 20, 2018 at 8:15 PM
Subject: Fwd: Meeting
Shane- I am RE -forwarding my original message to you with the attachment. Please let me know if you
receive it. Thank you.
I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving !
Betsy Cosgrove
116 Poinsettia Street
Cosgrove/Corbin Correspondence re: 377 2nd Street
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Original Message
From: Betsy Cosgrove
To: Corbin, Shane
Sent: November 5, 2018 at 2:28 PM
Subject: RE: Meeting
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Dear Shane,
Thank you for getting back to me. I am sorry for the delay in responding. As it turned out, between
Halloween and a family illness I did not end up with the free time last week I thought I would have.
With a desire that hopefully email is a more efficient use of your time, I am happy to give you the
background re: my inquiry/desire to meet with you. Perhaps you can reassure me via email and a
meeting will not be necessary.
I watched the Commission workshop on September 17 re: the update on the Kinley Horn project re: the
rewrite of our Land Development Regulations. During that workshop, you outlined some "hot topics".
One of those was re: splitting of lots. Your comments got my attention. I rewatched that meeting this
past weekend.
My mother passed in December 2013. As executor of her estate, I had a fiduciary responsibility to get
the maximum valuation of her property for her heirs. As a result, I corresponded with both Jeremy
Hubsch and Derek Reeves about whether or not the land on which the house was built in 1947 could go
back to its original plat lines, assuming the house was demolished. I was told it could.
So, as Executor, after receiving the approval from COAB, I advertised the property to be sold.
Ossi Builders made a large and the highest offer for the property. Ultimately, I decided I wanted the
opportunity/option to live on the property that my family had owned for 50 years. So, to be able to do
this, I had to match their offer and then purchase it from the estate/my siblings. I did this based on the
assumption I would be able to demolish the house and end up with two buildable lots ... one 50 x 140 and
the other 75 x 140... so I could build on one and, if desired, could sell the other which would help
finance the building of my own home.
I am attaching the letter Jeremy Hubsch, the former AB Community Development Director, sent me.
I would like assurance that, in light of how COAB is currently administering their understanding of our
code and the pending rewrite of the land development regulations, I will have no issues in fulfilling my
desire to demolish the house on the current property and splitting the lots into two buildable lots, as
outlined in Mr. Hubsch's letter to me. I recognize that future homes built on the lots would need to
Cosgrove/Corbin Correspondence re: 377 2"d Street
comply with setback and impervious surface regulations.
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I will look forward to your response. Should a meeting still be helpful, I would be happy to do so.
Thank you.
Betsy Cosgrove
116 Poinsettia Street
904.677.0877
On October 30, 2018 at 10:23 AM "Corbin, Shane" <scorbinkcoab.us> wrote:
Hello Ms. Cosgrove,
I may be able to answer your questions via email. However, I'm available Thursday afternoon if you
would like to come to City Hall.
Thank you,
Shane
-----Original Message -----
From: Betsy Cosgrove [bets .cos rg ove@comcast.net]
Sent: Friday, October 26, 2018 3:10 PM
To: Corbin, Shane <scorbin(a�coab.us>
Subject: Meeting
Hi Shane,
I'm a resident in AB and am contemplating building a new home in our community on an existing lot. I
know there is a lot of discussion currently re: land development regulation changes and definition
changes. I have a couple of questions as it relates to my plans. Would you be available next week to get
together for a short meeting - 30 minutes - to answer a couple of questions? Other than Tuesday
morning, October 30, I can be available most anytime. If early works for you - would be happy to bring
you a cup of coffee :)
Thanks so much.
Betsy Cosgrove
116 Poinsettia Street
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