1680 Jordan Street (Tree Letter) 04.12.2007 signedApril 12, 2007
Ms. Cynthia Doctor
1680 Jordan Street
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
BUILDING AND PLANNING
800 SEMINOLE ROAD
ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA 32233-5445
TELEPHONE: (904) 217-5800
FAX: (904) 247-5845
hap://ci.atlantic-bmch.&us
The purpose of this correspondence is to serve as official notification that you have failed to meet mitigation
requirements established by the Tree Conservation Board regarding the illegal removal of three (3) trees from
the righbof-way along the property commonly known as 1680 Jordan Street.
You first appeared before the Tree Conservation Board on November 8, 2006, as a result of the removal of
three Oaks totaling 46" some time in the month of October. Because the trees were removed from City of
Atlantic Beach property without either contacting the Public Works Department or attempting to obtain a Tree
Removal Permit, mitigation was determined at the rate of 100% of on-site replacement, or alternatively,
payment of $117.00 per inch, for a total of $5,382.00, into the Tree Replacement Fund.
Members of the Tree Conservation Board have tried to work with you to meet your mitigation obligations.
However, to date, this mitigation has not been satisfied. While you have planted seven (7) trees, none of these
meet the 4" minimum diameter requirement for replacement Oaks.
In an effort to eliminate undue hardship, I am granting you 14 days from your receipt of this notification to
comply with the Tree Conservation Board's mitigation requirements. If you can neither replace the 46" of Oaks
on-site, nor pay the full amount I can assist you in establishing a payment plan with the City of Atlantic Beach's
Finance Department Failure to do so will result in Code Enforcement action, which can result in fines up to
$5,000 par tree and/or $500 par day for failure to comply with the Tree Conservation Board's findings.
Furthermore, you are reminded that any fines imposed would be in addition to the Tree Conservation Board's
assessed mitigation, and that any unpaid fines can result in liens against your property.
If you would like to appeal the Tree Conservation Board findings to the City Commission, you may take action to
do so within the same 14 days from receipt of this letter. Appeals to Code Enforcement decisions must go to
Circuit Court for resolution. To discuss this matter further, you may contact meat (904) 270-1605.
Sincerely,
Erika Hall
Planner/Tree Board Liaison
cc: Sonya Doer, Community Development Director
Rick Carper, Public Works Director
Alex Sherrer Code Enforcement Officer
Debra Ramsay, Finance Department
Tree Conservation Board Members