Jackson Place PLAT18-0001 Staff Report CDB
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 4.D
CASE NO. PLAT18-0001
Request for plat approval as required by Chapter 24, Article 4 of the Code of
Ordinances within the Residential General, Multi-family zoning district at RE#
172137-0000, 172140-0000 and 172136-0000 (previously known as 110, 120
and 0 Jackson Road).
LOCATION 110-120 Jackson Road
APPLICANT Allison Forsyth
DATE March 19, 2018
STAFF Derek W. Reeves, Planner
STAFF COMMENTS
The applicant is Allison Forsyth, the owner of the properties previously known as 110, 120 and the
adjoining 0 Jackson Road within the Residential General, Multi-family (RG-M). The applicant is
requesting to have the three properties platted into four townhome lots.
The original lots are two 52.5 foot wide by 115 foot deep and a third “cross” lot. Two arms of the “cross”
lot share property lines with the other two lots. The other two arms of the “cross” stick out to the east and
south. These two arms are expected to be deeded to the adjoining property to the southeast. This leaves a
square area that is 125 feet wide by 125 feet deep or 15,625 square feet or approximately 0.36 acres. This
is the area to be platted.
The property to be platted is located within the RG-M zoning district which allows townhomes subject to
density limitations under Section 24-108(b). This property is located within the Future Land Use category,
Residential High (RH), which allows up to 20 dwelling units per acre. With approximately 0.36 acres, the
property could have 7.2 dwelling units. The applicant is only proposing four units, which is well below
the 7 units possible.
Additional requirements include the Section 24-88(a) requirement for a minimum of 2,175 square feet of
lot area for townhomes in the RH Future Land Use category. Each of the four proposed lots are 31.25 feet
wide by 125 feet deep for a total of 3,906.25 square feet. This far exceeds the minimum required.
Jackson Road is a public right-of-way by plat. However, it is only 10 feet wide adjacent to the property to
be platted. The property across Jackson Road gave the City a 25 foot wide easement across the southern
portion of their property along Jackson Road. Staff is currently working with the applicant to get a similar
easement across the property to be platted. This easement will be shown on the plat.
The existing single family homes have been demolished from the lots and they are now vacant.
Construction plans, including tree removal, will have to be reviewed by staff and permitted separately
from the platting process.
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SUGGESTED ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL
The Community Development Board may consider a motion to recommend approval to the City
Commission of the requested plat (File No. PLAT18-0001) as required by Chapter 24, Article 4 of the
Code of Ordinances within the Residential Multi-Family (RG-M) Zoning District at RE# 172137-
0000, 172140-0000 and 172136-0000 provided:
1. Approval of this plat is consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
2. Approval of this plat is in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 24, Article 4 of the
Code of Ordinances.
SUGGESTED ACTION TO RECOMMEND DENIAL
The Community Development Board may consider a motion to recommend denial to the City
Commission of the requested plat (File No. PLAT18-0001) as required by Chapter 24, Article 4 of the
Code of Ordinances within the Residential Multi-Family (RG-M) Zoning District at RE# 172137-
0000, 172140-0000 and 172136-0000 provided:
1. Approval of this plat is not consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
2. Approval of this plat is not in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 24, Article 4 of the
Code of Ordinances.