535 Atlantic Boulevard 15-CVPR-2411 Zoning Review 01.29.2016
Date: 01/29/16
Permit: 15-CVPR-2411 Applicant: Gate Petroleum
Review: 2nd Address: PO Box 23627
Site Address: 535 Atlantic
Boulevard
Phone: (904) 448-3027
Email: bhamilton@gatepetro.com
Correction Comments
1. The submitted plans state this is an “Automotive Service Station with Minor Automotive Service”.
Please provide staff with further information about what is considered minor automotive service.
As the result of public comment from some nearby residents and an existing tenant on site (Beaches
Diner), the City has contracted with “Community Redevelopment and Planning Consultants” (Steven
Lindorff) to conduct an independent review of this proposed project. Mr. Lindorff served as Director of
Planning and Development for Jacksonville Beach for 30 years. Mr. Lindorff’s report outlines why the
proposed use is permissible in the Commercial General (CG) Zoning District.
2. Section 24-111 (a) states, “new development and new uses within these districts should have direct
access to arterial or collector streets, and sites should be designed so that increased traffic through
adjacent residential neighborhoods is avoided.” Please describe how the site has been designed to avoid
increased traffic through adjacent residential neighborhoods. Additionally, please provide the city with
information about how deliveries will be made to the site.
Addressed in response to comments
3. Section 3-2 (b) states, “the licensed premises where any alcoholic beverages are kept, except for
restaurants, grocery stores and markets where the primary business is the sale or serving of food, shall
be closed for business between the hours of 2:00 AM and 7:00 AM all days of the week. No person shall
be permitted on the premises of such business during such hours except to clean the premises, to
perform necessary functions for closing the establishment, or to perform necessary maintenance.”
(2nd submittal comments) At this time, the City has not made a determination on Section 3-2 (b)
regarding the hours of operation of the proposed use. A determination will be made when the applicant
seeks the City’s signature on its state alcohol license. Be aware that the city may require the proposed
use to close between the hours of 2:00 AM and 7:00 AM.
4. Section 24-165 (d) states, “all lights and lighting on a service station shall be designed and arranged so
that no source if light shall be directly visible from any residential zoning district.” Additionally, Section
ZONING REVIEW COMMENTS
City of Atlantic Beach
Building and Zoning Department
800 Seminole Road Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233-5445
Phone: (904) 247-5817 Fax: (904) 247-5845 Email: jhubsch@coab.us
24-171 (e) states, “direct lighting sources shall be shielded or recessed so that excessive light does not
illuminate adjacent properties or the sky”. The submitted photometric plan shows that minimal lighting
will leave the site. However, please describe or demonstrate how exterior lights will be shielded or
recessed.
Noted in response to comments
5. Section 24-171 (g) (2) requires a six foot wide area between the building and sidewalks. This area is
visible in the plans, but the landscape plan does not show any landscaping. Please revise plans to meet
this provision.
Plans have been revised
6. Section 24-177 (d) (1) (b), “All vehicle use areas (VUA) that are not entirely screened by an intervening
building from any abutting dedicated public street shall contain the following, a durable opaque
landscape screen along at least 75% of the street frontage, excluding driveways. The submitted
landscape plans do not appear to provide a sufficient landscape screen along the street frontage. Please
revise accordingly.
Plans have been revised
7. Section 24-177 (d) (4) states, “the maximum width of any driveway not containing a landscape island
through the perimeter landscape area shall be 36 feet. The driveway shown on plans exceeds 36 feet.
Please revise plans accordingly.
Plans have been revised
8. Section 23-33 (f) (1) (a) requires new oaks to have a minimum 4 inch caliper and 12 foot height at the
time of installation. Please revise landscape plans accordingly.
Plans have been revised
9. (Informational) Per 24-67 (d), when preliminary site development plans are signed off on by all
departments, the applicant may submit an application for a development permit for vertical construction.
10. (Informational) Be aware that the city will ensure that construction complies with Section 24-171 (c)(3)
which states “The exterior finish of new buildings shall be of brick, wood, stucco, decorative masonry,
exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS), architectural or split faced type block or other finish
materials with similar appearance or texture. Metal clad, corrugated metal, plywood, or oriented strand
board (OSB), and exposed plain concrete shall not be permitted as exterior finish materials on the front
or any street side building.”
11. (Informational) Additionally, Section 24-171 (c) (1) states, “roofs, which give the appearance of a flat
roof from any street side of the building are prohibited. Roofs may be gabled, hipped, mansard, or
otherwise designed so as to avoid the appearance of a flat roof from the adjoining street.”
12. Mr. Lindorff’s report provides reasoning for why the City is not able to require on-site parking beyond
the minimum standards established in Section 24-161. As such, the City can only require 19 spaces for
the restaurant use (1 space per 4 seats) and 16 spaces for the “retail sales” structure (1 space per 400
square feet of gross floor area). The proposed plan shows 26 spaces for the retail sales building and 18
spaces for the restaurant. Please revise plans to provide 1 additional space for the Beach Diner use.
13. (Informational) Prior to any tree removal on site, please submit a tree removal permit. The tree plantings
shown in the submitted landscape plan are able to be used as mitigation (if necessary).
Jeremy Hubsch
Building and Zoning Director
jhubsch@coab.us
(904) 247-5817
Date returned: 10/16/2015
Reviewer: Kayle W. Moore, P.E.
SHEET ITEM COMMENT 2ND SUBMITTAL REVIEW COMMENT
General 1 Change ALL Water and Sewer Utility
references from JEA to City of Atlantic
Beach - Public Works Department - 904-
247-5834.
Revisions okay except Sheet C1.0 Note 35
C5.0 2 Change "JEA" in NOTE 2 to "COAB"Revision okay
3 Is 2" tap off existing main correct? If so,
why is the reducer needed?
Revision okay
4 Connection to existing water main
requires Double Strap Tapping Saddle
with Corp Stop.
Sht C6.2 shows Grading & Drainage Details, Water
Details not found.
5 Change "POLY" from water service to
irrigation meter to SCH 40 PVC.
Revision okay
6 Change 2" CORP STOP on water service
to 2" CURB STOP.
Revision okay
7 Change 2" GATE VALVE on water service
line to 2" CURB STOP
Revision okay
8 Change 2" CORP STOP on water service
to 2" CURB STOP.
Revision okay
9 Change 2" CORP STOP on water service
to 2" CURB STOP.
Revision okay
C7.3 10 PLATE W-2: Water meter box cover
must be Touch Read Lid.
Sht C6.2 shows Grading & Drainage Details, Water
Details not found.
11 PLATE W-2: Water Service Line must be
SCH 40 PVC.
Sht C6.2 shows Grading & Drainage Details, Water
Details not found.
12 PLATE W-2: Remove "JEA" from meter
in detail.
Sht C6.2 shows Grading & Drainage Details, Water
Details not found.
13 PLATE W-2: Connection to existing
water main requires Double Strap
Tapping Saddle with Corp Stop.
Sht C6.2 shows Grading & Drainage Details, Water
Details not found.
C7.8 14 PLATE S-1: Sanitary Sewer manhole
cover must be hinged style and with
raised lettering identifying COAB and
not JEA. Contact Malcolm Clemons at
mclemons@coab.us for CAD detail.
Revised Manhole & Cover Detail okay - hinged
cover not required for private manhole.
Plans Received: 10/12/2015
Designer: Prosser
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTS
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
Department of Public Works
Atlantic Beach Florida
1st Submittal Utility Review - 535 Atlantic Blvd Permit# 15-CVPR-2411
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Date returned: 2/2/2016
Reviewer: Kayle W. Moore, P.E.
SHEET ITEM COMMENT Designer Response
C1.0 1 Water Note 35: Replace contact name
and phone number with "Malcolm
Clemons @ 247-5834.
C5.0 2 Remove Note 3.
C6.2 3 Water Details missing from Sheet.
Plans Received: 1/4/2016
Designer: Prosser
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTS
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
Department of Public Works
Atlantic Beach Florida
2nd Submittal Utility Review - 535 Atlantic Blvd Permit# 15-CVPR-2411
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Public Works Comments
2/5/2016
1. Sheet C2.0 – Add Diner (Diver?) Parking note from C3.0 to this sheet also. Make very
prominent. (and if Gate does Pre-Con Briefs with their Building Contractor, make sure it is
emphasized).
2. C4.0 – City catch basins in Sturdivant ROW to be replaced / reconstructed (as discussed).
Contractor to submit shop drawings to Engineer and to City for approval prior to construction.
3. C6.2 – Pond Retaining wall (by others) – Signed and Sealed Design Drawings with
documentation to be submitted for City approval prior to wall construction.