MinutesMINUTES OF THE JOINT WORKSHOP OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD HELD IN COMMISSION CHAMBERS AT
%^ "~ 5:00 P.M. ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2000
City Comrissioners Present:
John S. Meserve, Mayor
Mike Borno
Rick Beaver
Theo Mitchelson
Dezmond Waters, City Commissioners
Community DevelopmentBoazd Members Present:
Mary Walker
Craig Burkhart
Robhert Frohwein
Staff Present:
Jim Hanson, City Manager
George Worley, Community Development Director
Don Ford, Building Official
Maureen King, City Clerk
The meeting, which was held for the purpose of reviewing the draft of the proposed new zoning
,""~"'` ordinance, was called to order by Mayor Meserve. The Mayor recapped the conclusions which had
been reached at the previous workshop. Mary Walker inquired regazding a new definition for
"impervious" and Mr. Worley indicated he had been working on a definition and would have a final
product to the City Commission very soon. The Mayor inquired how the ordinance would be
enforced and Mr. Worley indicated that it would be enforced through the perrnit procedure since it
was necessary to obtain a permit before undertaking construction projects.
The City Manager said he felt this was an opportunity for the city to preserve the character and
quality of life in the core city area. George Worley indicated that while much of the core city area
was zoned duplex, most lots were developed in single family dwellings. However, the trend was
moving toward replacing many of the single family homes with duplexes. He felt the City
Commission may wish to change the zoning in some azeas and pointed out that the city had received
a petition from core city residents a yeaz or so ago requesting that their area be rezoned to single
family only. Discussion ensued regazding whether this could be considered a "taking" and the impact
that it would have on property values, and whether it would increase or decrease the value. It was
also suggested that duplexes should not be allowed to be constructed on 50 ft. lots.
The Mayor felt that if the City Commission was going to consider rezoning or other land use
regulations, there should be ample publication of the matter and notification of property owners. He
also felt that ample notification should be given regazding any proposed changes in impervious surface
regulations. A suggestion was made to change RG-1 to RG-lA and Mr. Burkhart suggested instead
/ ~, of changing zoning, simply change the lot size requirements. Commissioner Beaver said he would
like to elinvnate duplexes from core city azea.
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George Worley said that other issues which needed commission attention were Special Use District
and Home Occupation licenses. The Mayor said another area which needed attention of the city
commission was the Mayport Road corridor which he said could be established as a special taxing
district. Discussion ensued regarding the impact the flyover would have on residential areas on
Mayport Road.
Commissioner Waters inquired whether Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds could
be used to pave Church Road so that there would be a through road to Dutton Island and George
Worley said he felt CDBG funds could be used for that purpose. It was felt that Church Road should
be opened through to Dutton Island before that area developed any further.
Discussion then focused on the draft of the proposed ordinance, as follows:
Revisited Page 83, Sec. 54, Display ofused merchandise outside ofbusiness -leave this in but delete
the word `used."
Sec. 155 Establishments offering dancing or live entertainment - No changes
Sec. 156 Exceptions to height limitations -has been deleted
Sec. 157 Fences, hedges and walls; eaves and cornices -Discussion ensued regarding the
meaivng ofthe word "screening" and it was pointed out that "screening" was included
,-^^~ in the definitions section
Sec. 158 Guardhouses and security buildings - No changes
Sec. 159 Home occupations -The City Clerk expressed concern that many sub-contractors
would be required to apply for uses by exception under the new ordinance. She felt
that this created two problems: (1) it would create about asix-week delay in issuing
licenses to many businesses, and (2) it would lengthen City Commnission agendas. She
felt that ifthe conditions for home occupations were very clearly stated, licenses could
be issued by the Clerk's office to those applicants who could meed the requirements,
and in the event an applicant could not meet the conditions, then that applicant could
apply for ause-by-exception. Discussion ensued and it was agreed by the City
Commission that they did not want to have to act on routine applications for home
occupations, and the Mayor suggested the language be changed on Page 86 (c), after
the words maid or lawn service, to insert "who meet the conditions 1 through 6
above, shall be considered to be a convenience occupation. All others may be
permitted by exception ..." It was also agreed to delete "beauty/barber shop" from
this section.
Discussion ensued regarding condition #6 and it was felt that if a business generated
any vehicular traffic, these applicants should be required to get Commnission approval
before licenses are issued. The mayor also suggested that Mr. Worley be mindful of
Internet businesses when rewriting this section.
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m
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Maureen King
City Clerk