Exh 4EAGENDA YTEM #4E
OCTOBER S, 2001
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: Petition Concerning Use of Beach ccess at 14~' Street
SUBMITTED BY: Jim Hanson,.City M
DATE: October 2, 2001
BACKGROUND: Ronald and Sazah Storn have submitted the attached letter and petitions
opposing the use of the 14~' Street Beach Access for construction of a
home at 1393 Beach Avenue, which is adjacent to the access on the
south side. It appears that some of the concerns' expressed in the
petition aze based on incorrect information.
The City gave the owners of the property at 1393 Beach Avenue
permission in Mazch of 200.1 to utilize the southern most 20 feet of the
beach access to install pilings in connection with a new. home to be
located on that site. This use of the access was to be temporary per
the owners request and expected to extend from'one to three weeks.
It would not affect the sidewalk, which is located in the middle of the
50-foot public access. At no time would the access be closed to the
public. Additionally, the contractor would install a temporary fence
during the installation of pilings and would restore the access to its
original condition immediately after use.
No site plans or building permits have been submitted or approved at
this point and the City has not approved closure of the access or use of
the access for a long term as indicated by the. Storn's letter and petitions.
The City has approved other owner's use ofportions ofbeach accesses
in the past in connection with construction projects when the property is
not readily accessible from Beach Avenue. Many Beach Avenue
property owners have secondary buildings fronting on Beach Avenue,
which limit the access to the beach side homes for construction purposes.
BUDGET: There is no cost to the City anticipated.
RECOMMENDATION: This report is made for information only. No action is recommended.
ATTACHMENT: (1) Letter from Ronald and Sazah Storn dated September 27, 2001
and attached petition.
(2) Letter from William Easton dated 3/28/01 requesting approval to
use beach access
(3) Letter from Bob Kosoy dated 3/26/01 approving use of beach access.
INDEPENDENT LIVING HOMES/RESOI ocTO ER SE oo#iaE
BY STORN CONSTRUCTION INC.
Jim Hanson
City Mnnnger
800 Seminole Rond
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
September 27, 2001
Dear Mr. Hanson:
Enclosed is a petition from citizens of Atlantic Bench that do not
want the Beach Access at 14th Street to be closed for construction
purposes.
The 14th Street Access was the first access beautification program
in the city. The work was completed by local volunteers and is maintained by
the citizens in the neighborhood. We are against destroying it for 6-9
months to build a home.
We met with Don Ford and Sonya Doerr on August 29, 2001. At that
meeting they confirmed that permission had already been given the Eastons
to tear up the access.. We the citizens of the neighborhood feel this should
not be done.
We also met with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
and they said that Atlantic Beach had the fine! say in this matter and we
the citizens do not want the access torn up for construction purposes.
Sincerely,
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Ronald M. Scorn Sarah A. Scorn
1409 SOUTH 3RD STREET • JAGKSONVILLE BEACH, FL 32250
904-247-3358 ,__ _ 904-725-ABLE FAX 904-247-3715
AGENDA YTEM #4E
OCTO$ER 8, 2001
As resident of the City of Atlantic Beach, we want it to be know to fihe
Environmentnl Protection Agency and the City of Atlantic .Beach that we
vigorously object to the use of the 14th Street Beach Access being
destroyed and used as a construction right. of way during the. construction of
anew. home at 1393 Beach Avenue.
The 14th Street Beach Access was the first Access in Atlantic Beach to be
created and funded by neighborhood volunteers who used cuttings from
their own yards to establish the first flower beds. The Access is
continuously maintained by Steve Rosenbloom who`s property merges into the
nccess and Bil{y Hatcher who works diligently to maintain a constant supply
of flowering plants. The access is use by neighbors in a ix block urea, tunny
who are children. In addition to large machinery and constant trucks, the
walkway would be subject to loose lumber, nails, wires, and electrical
equipment and may be closed for up to nine months.
By our signature below we signify our objection to the use of the 14th
5'r~eet Access for construction of any kind.
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OCTOBER 8, 2001
As resident of the City of Atlantic Beach, we want it to be known to the
Environmental Protection Agenry and the. City of Atlantic Beach. that we
vigorously object to the use of the 14th Street Beach Access being
destroyed and used as a construction. right of way during the construction of
n new home at 1393 Beach Avenue.
The 14th Street Bench Access was the first Access in Atlantic Beach to be
created and funded by neighborhood volunteers who used cuttings from
their own yards to establish the first flower beds. The Access is
continuously maintained by Steve Rosenbloom who's property merges into the
access and Billy Hatcher who works diligently to maintain a constant supply
of flowering plants. The access is use by neighbors in a six black area, many
who are children. In addition to large machinery and constant trucks, the
walkway would be subject to loose lumber, nails, wires; and electrical
equipment and may be closed for up to nine months:
By our signature below we signify our objection to the use of the 14th
Street Access for construction of any kind.
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AGENDA ITEM #4E
OCTOBER 8, 2001
March 26, 2001
Mr. Robert Kosoy, P.E.
City of Atlantic Beach
12,00 Sandpiper lane
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233-4318
RE: Formal request to use public beach access at Beach Ave. and 14'^ Street
Atlantic Beach, FL
Oear Mr. Kosoy:
As per our discussion, this letter is a format request to utilize the above referenced
access for the purpose of installing pilings on the rear portion of our lot, which is
immediately adjacent to the south.
After.our brief usage, we wilt completely restore all affected areas into the condition
prior to our use.. Thank you for your Consideration of our request.
Sincerely,
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William "Mac" Easton
(904) 241-9876
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OCT-02-2001 TUE 08;47 Ail ATE, BCN. PUBLIC WORKS FAX N0, 904 247 5843 AGENDAITEM#4E
OCTOBER 8, 2001
DEPARTMENT OFPU8LIC WORKS
1200 SANDPIPER LANE
ATLANTIC BE1CK, Ft.ORWA32233.4318
TELEPHONE: (904)247-5834
FAX: (904) Z49-5843
SUNCAMc 852-5834
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March 28, 2001
Mr. William "Mac" Easton
1393 Beach Avenue
Atlantic Beach, Ft_ 32233
RE: Request to Use Public Beach Access
Dear Mr. Easton:
It was. a pleasure meeting you and Jill on March 2Qm. We have reviewed your letter
dated March 26ih formally requesting to use the public beach access at Beach Avenue
and 14`" Street, and hereby approve your request. We require that you maintain sate
access to the beach at alitimes and restore all areas immediately-after the work
is complete. Best of luck in yow construction endeavor.
Sincerely,
Robert S. Kosoy, P.E.
Director of Public Works
cc~ Don Ford, Building Official
George Worley, Community Development Director
Timmy Johnson, Parks and Recreation Director
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