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Attachment E / Exh 2H• _ :• ALAN JENSEN ATTY ® ATTACHMENT E ®_ '_ - MAY 10, 1999 COrIr1ISSI0N MEETING ALAN C. JENS"EN ~ /~ Attorney at Law 935 Nortk~ Third Street - Post Off'ue Box 50457 ~ _ ' ~ _ ~ Q Jacksonv~7le Beach. Florida 32?,40-045? Telephone (904) ?A6-2500 Facsim7e (904) 2.46-9960 3V~M012.A,ZVllUM DATE: May 4, 1999 TO: David ~. Thompson, City Manager City of Atlantic Beach hRON><: Alan C. Jensen, Esq.,' City Attorney ~: Atlantic Boulevazd/Mayport Road Flyover The Commission has inquired regarding when the TTA would be required to apply for a variance to the height restrictions contained in the Atlantic Beach Code. A review of Sec. 24-64, Variances, sets forth the procedures and process for obtaining a variance, but sets no time limits or requirements. Clearly, any variance would have to be obtained prior to any permits being issued or the beginning of construction. However, a further review of the City's Code of Ordinances reveals in Sec. 24-82(b), Height, that this applies to any structures or buildings. Obviously, the Mayport flyover would not be a building, and then the question becomes whether or not it is a structure. Y have reviewed the definition of structure as contained in Sec. 24-17 and it appears that a structure must be intended for business or living quarters, which would not apply to the flyover. Therefore, it is my opinion that nothing in our Code addresses the .situation created by the Mayport flyover, which of course was never anticipated by the Code or any revisions thereto. ACJ/sky n 800 SEMINOLE ROAD ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA 32233-5445 TELEPHONE (904) 247-5800 FAX (904) 24T-5805 SUNCOM 852-5800 June 25, 1997 Jennifer A: Chalot 322 Magnolia Street Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Dear Mrs. Chalot, Your letter of June 17th to Mayor Fletcher was forwarded to me for investigation into the ownership and disposition of the lots on the east side of Magnolia Street. I have found that the information given to you in 1992 was correct in that the lots directly across the street from you are a part of Howell Park and cannot be developed. There are only two lots on the east side of Magnolia Street which are not incorporated into Howell Park. These are the two immediately north of Seaspray Avenue. These two lots have never been a part of Howell Park. The two lots are privately owned and zoned for Single family homes. As you are aware, the comer lot has already been developed. The lot immediately north of it may be developed as a Single family residence. I concur with your concerns about the narrow roadway and the higher volume of traffic that would result if more development were to occur along Magnolia Street, however, as mentioned above, only one lot remains available for development. That lot is privately owned and the owner has a right to develop the lot only as a Single family home. Since no plans exist for the City to sell any part of Howell Park, I believe that you and your neighbors can expect to continue to enjoy the qualities of one 'of our quietest city parks without concern for more development and the associated problems of traffic and parking. if you have any other questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to write to me at City Hall or to call me at 247-5800. cerely, Ja s Jarbo , (''~ City Manager ti r'1 Jrennife~ A. Chalot 322 Magnolia Street Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 (904) 249-8522 Jennifer.chalot@dso.duval.kl2.fl:us May 7, 1999 The Honorable Suzanne Shaughnessy, Mayor City of Atlantic Beach, Florida 800 Seminole Road Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 n Dear Mayor Shaughnessy: Attached please find a letter I received from Jim Jarboe in 1997 in response a letter I wrote to (then) Mayor Lyman Fletcher about development of Howell Park property. I shared this written response with all of my neighbors in the 300 block of Magnolia Street, and we felt great relief at the time it was received. Now, it seems unbelievable that I am having to write to another city official about the same events that have already prompted numerous letters, phone calls and, according to Mr. Jarboe, should never have caused us concern again. My neighbors and I live on the one-way block ofMagnolia Street which faces the west side of Howell Park. We learned recently that private property nearby has been "swapped" for city owned property that is a part of Howell Park and which faces my home at #322. This is another piece of Howell Park that my neighbors and I have been assured repeatedly would never be developed - yet now it is for sale due to this recent city action. We feel betrayed and angry. Before purchasing our homes in this part of Saltair, every owner in the 300 block got assurances from various current city officials that there were no plans to develop Howell Park property. We chose to live in this area, paying more for our homes inmost cases, because of its private, unique character, offering the beautiful, quiet woods with little traffic, and, we believed freedom from threat of development. Since I purchased my home in 1992, two homes have been built opposite my property on land I was told would NEVER be developed. Now, I'm sure my neighbors and I are facing a third and inevitably more home construction and lost woodland in our neighborhood. Everything that prompted us to move here will be lost, and our property values and quality of life will be greatly diminished. The Honorable Suzanne Shaughnessy, Mayor Page 2, Continued Please remember that Howell Park belongs to the citizens of Atlantic Beach; and all deals to sell or "swap" this property should be approved by its owners by vote. Many of us who voted for you and the current members of the City Council to represent us believed you care about the fate of Howell Park and the preservation of our quality of life in Atlantic Beach. You can restore our trust and faith in your leadership by acting to purchase this piece of Howell Park property back for the city, to be preserved "in perpetuity" as we were promised, before it can be sold to a private party for development. Then, you can openly involve all citizens in discussions of future development of public property by holding well-publicized public forums and conducting a vote by all citizens. Thank you for "listening" and giving consideration to this request. I will share this letter with my neighbors, who I hope will join me in attending the next City Council Meeting. Perhaps soon, you will have had an opportunity to discuss this issue with the proper staffmembers and will have begun action toward a favorable resolution of this issue. If not, I hope you will provide my neighbors and me with a written response concerning what actions the city WII.,L take to compensate us for the certain reduction in our property values and loss of current quality of life that will occur as the city continues to make future "behind-the-scenes land swap deals" for Howell Park property. ~' Sincerely, ~a c~~- Jennifer A. Chalot CC: Magnolia Street and Palm Avenue Neighbors ATTACHMENT (1) t~;r.,• t . • . i I l ' t1r~+v r .:,;,c. F taX N0. 215?939309 May. 10 1999 08: 31AM ~P2i2 !~.?r U~r•,~r:: i't;•.t ;l•,~.,n c_::•;• fd!anager ::rty c.t l~I:a;rlti~ t=SC~a~~r %1(70 5er?ilno!c• Rr~acl fa.tl~3ntlc t::~~ac!:. f"L 32:;3 VIA FAX: 247-5805 i s t_ i_':Tf(;' t{y • .?II ! n• .t: a+i ;j;)!ta!fP Sectipn 3 ~.5 ~uU kr.;;~•1 • ~~ :.r;y :.:.-,:!4ntic Eieach recently completed a trade with us, which was ::tar?rrl l:::z-;':..• ':?:.t°_'. ;~°::, :~ r~:suft of this transaction Beth and I now o~vn the referenced :<t.;a:l; Ic~~ .v~~•. ~I r t;::r~:!~:rc:r.i on two sides by Howell Park. Since the completion of that ;rt~OE :,>ur t•II~Jr .I;~li r:~r:;:ln=::.,n;:?s have changed and we are considering selling Lot 305. rJtl; ~•:tl• ~:r.~•~ __;+::;:;:~ , .,: •• : ~-.lark Schaller have offered us 550,000 for Lot 305. Mr. .^'t:~a:~~y f~:~s s:• -:•,:t:tr:c: ~I~:.-rt h!s offer and we have no; yet committed to Mr, Schaffer. ;;N!w~e tr;:,t ! ~r _~c:;::`':.:r ;vould like to buy the {ot to preserve his natural frontage on the :.<~rY r ie :~:~~ ••:t•~Ittt•::•.i .:~: tt7at he has no plans to build on the lot but would like to own :},,:: !!:t :;:;;:13r t ~.~~~ s:t: ~;~,^iF:one build betwec~n his house and the park property. . ;.r;:c:;:~ ,;. ':c-~; .••f t~, :;ee.::i •r r~lty own tl~e lot and thus prevent any more homes from :,elr•:y ~c:.: ;; ~: ;~:.:.~!t,r ~.., 1•r:a r~art:'s borders. Owning this lot would even out the park's .~c;:rnaar~f ;~i/:~•: _.. ; f=.7~ ~~•.;;;s:a arrci Pine Streets >!r:,:.,.c' ct:-:::r: ~ ~!~. over r.~ Yhn next ava;labte City Commission meeting and let me know if i':r- i.'l~ ii.-1S .~:•1i I~IIF:i'~',>'; ~r't hlJf~:,tl~Slny this lot. .: ;~:r; ;•,4:•.t. a:' . ta;.c.:5ti:;•::~ fir. ot.rr offer please feel free to contact me at the following •~~~• ! !Ix•: • 215.793-9308 <^ '.:r:ca.r.-:~. . ~, i • • 1I' ~ ~7111NNa0Ol[1b t 1 v~'v0~(110+01[1 1 ~to0o0tOO~bt~o 1 it ~ 1 * vtclNO~f~o~NO . 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N 1 ~•-I N~ 'vr"' 1 OC.1N . -1 1 ~t W O. 1 OUN a0 w 1 oUtA b w 1 oUN bb '1 r~-1 tn0.Ym O N 1 b ~ N W~ Y .-/ (~ W A Y .-1 1 • 1 ~ / 1 -1N0.in I -1 1 1-1N6. LO 1 r/N0.O W 1 .-1 N [L to .a • ORDINANCE.N0.95-89-38 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXCHANGE OF PROPERTIES $ETWEEN WILLIAM S. HIXON AND THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH; PROVIDING AND EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, The City of Atlantic Beach acquired a number of lots in Saltair Subdivision for the creation of a passive park named Howell Park, and WHEREAS, William S. Nixon of Atlantic Beach owns Lot 316 Saltair which said lot fronts immediately upon the entrance to said park, and WHEREAS, The City of Atlantic Beach owns Lot 305 Saltair which said lot fronts on Magnolia Street immediately to the rear of Lot 316, and WHEREAS, Lot 316 being closer to the entrance of Howell Park and therefore more likely to be utilized rather than Lot 305, and WHEREAS, William S. Nixon has indicated a willingness to trade Lot 316 for the City's Lot 305, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA: ~~ . Section 1. The City Commission hereby authorizes the transfer of Lot 305 Saltair, section 3, plat book 10 page 16 current public records of Duval County Florida to William S. Nixon 310 Pine Street, Atlantic Beach in exchange for Lot 316 Saltair, section 3, plat book 10 page 16 current public records Duval County Florida. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon its adoption. Passed by the City Commission on first read Passed by the City Commission on ~ecpnc~,~nd fina ding , Febru 3 , 1989. WilZihm I. Gulli Presiding Office App as to Form and Correctness: GZv(,ev~- Claude I,. Mullis, City At orney f, (SEAL) C~ti~/2.P1%i~ 2 Maureen King, City Cler • t] ~• r DR . 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TL- - /. - 1 ~ v~ 1 ~ ~ 1 • _ LAST :OAST 0 ~ .e - ~ • • v ~.. V • I . M O• T t w O .~ VS. 1 M ~~~~ ^ -- y YN 4j,. `/ Y ~wyiW%- ar ~ ~ ~~ f;a / ~~~ ~ d -- A f >.. f0 NI 1 T S t ~ i~K r' i ,~ '. N W 11.1 -INS •1=, ~ L ' /' -~w ^• 1 ocE AM .IVD r--'~•~'f~•1 -. i+°. ~ ~"n ° LLL~ I"•fN - k is ~ 1• z = y 1, Y ~ N z N r- /1 .. _ V 1 ° ` 1 N 1 V w~ rr ~' N a ~ 11 ~ _ 1 w' [ • CV • N y y • '! a' a z r• I -- :i °1~•Fk~ICF e-,c. ~y1 ~ ~ • G C v ~ ~ N Y ~~ALAGrrAV[--D~ y .TT Tw,:'~ °• `~~ _.. ... m ~ ~[Atl. AvL I I ~ N V I r M V • V ~.1 N V i • ~ ^ - - 1 0 I • •~P -IM •1's T - ~ - 1 1 11. ~ • b +• I w.•+l •o ~'7 ~ 1 I ~: BEACH N 1~ ~ - A Matter of Integrity We, the undersigned do hereby request that the City of Atlantic Beach re- purchase park property that was recently traded. On January 22, 1999, the City traded lot 305 of the Saltair subdivision for lot 316 in accordance with aten-year- old ordinance no. 95-89-38. When the ordinance was written, it was determined that since lot 316 was adjacent to the back entrance of Howell Park, it was more desirable at that time. It took ten years for the "swap" to close due to title problems on lot 316. Over the years, many people have purchased homes on Magnolia Street that face Howell Park. Prior to purchasing homes, many prospects called the city officials out of due diligence to confirm the park's status. The resounding answer was that the park and lot 305 where owned by the City of Atlantic Beach, and would always be preserved as part of Howell Park. Magnolia Street is a narrow one way street with many children at play. It simply cannot afford another house on the east side of the street. Re-Purchasing lot 305 is a matter of integrity. The integrity of the park to keep this valuable natural resource that includes Cyprus trees, Bull Pines, turtles, and other wildlife. The integrity of the City of Atlantic Beach, whose employees and officials have repeatedly told prospective and existing homeowners, that the "City of Atlantic Beach acquires park land, we do not sell or trade our parks." Even after the "swap" transpired, the city officials were unaware of the transaction. How can a city exchange property without the knowledge of the current city officials? Correct this mistake now. Re-purchase lot 305, Saltair and restore the integrity of Howell Park and the City of Atlantic Beach. R ~ c ~~ 3~f ~k~~N~~:~ g ~5 ~a. (i 3 7 y 1~,[)GcJtl~-~ R ATTACHMENT D MAY 10, 1999 COMMISSION MEETING A Matter of Integrity We, the undersigned do hereby request that the City of Atlantic Beach re- purchase park property that was recently traded. On January 22, 1999, the City traded lot 305 of the Saltair subdivision for lot 316 in accordance with aten-year- old ordinance no. 95-89-38. When the ordinance was written, it was determined that since lot 316 was adjacent to the back entrance of Howell Park, it was more desirable at that time. It took ten years for the "swap" to close due to title problems on lot 316. Over the years, many people have purchased homes on Magnolia Street that face Howell Park. Prior to purchasing homes, many prospects called the city officials out of due diligence to confirm the park's status. The resounding answer was that the park and lot 305 where owned by the City of Atlantic Beach, and would always be preserved as part of Howell Park. Magnolia Street is a narrow one way street with many children at play. It simply cannot afford another house on the east side of the street. Re-Purchasing lot 305 is a matter of integrity. The integrity of the park to keep this valuable natural resource that includes Cyprus trees, Bull Pines, turtles, and other wildlife. The integrity of the City of Atlantic Beach, whose employees and officials have repeatedly told prospective and existing homeowners, that the "City of Atlantic Beach acquires park land, we do not sell or trade our parks." Even after the "swap" transpired, the city officials were unaware of the transaction. How can a city exchange property without the knowledge of the current city officials? Correct this mistake now. Re-purchase lot 305, Saltair and restore the integrity of Howell Park and the City of Atlantic Beach. .,3~~ M ~G i~/~a S~.. A~~ 3oA~l~~lo~~i~- ~~ J'7 ~ ~ !u A- fz t~ ~ L t~l ~T• - ~ s~o~'~S~Cs!~-~, . ~- ~ ~ . n ~~ Mayor and City Commission .. Page 2 ' May 5, 1999 The Teen Board can learn a great deal from the experience of planning such an event. However, they need guidance, direction, and problem solving skills to make such an event a success. Staff is currently working with the Teen Board to try to resolve issues and assist in making this event a success. If the City Commission approves this event, staff will continue to put every effort into making it work. However, staff has an obligation to provide information and recommendations to the City Commission in such matters, and that is the purpose of this memorandum. MEMO To: Mayor and City Commission From: David E. Thomps~fi~~ ~~ Subject: Proposed Punk Concert from Teen Council Date: May 5, 1999 The following observations and recommendations are provided for City Commission review: There have been two sepazate Special Events applications submitted to the City Staff for approval of this event. There were different days and times on the applications. However, confirmation was received on May 5, 1999 that the intended dates and times are May 23, 1999 from Noon unti17:00 PM, which will be included on an updated application. The use of Russell Park for a Punk concert, on a Sunday afternoon unti17:00 PM, is destined to generate numerous citizen complaints. The pazk is virtually surrounded by residences, and there will be complaints about the music. ~, There are many unanswered questions including adult supervision, electricity, security, insurance, food, drinks, and other matters which remain questionable at this point. These are not minor issues, and they have not been resolved. The proposed date is only two (2) weeks away. There is no money designated to fund this event. Although the City can "find" money if so directed, there is a question as to the purpose and role of the Teen Board. Is there an expectation that the Teen Boazd will raise funds for its events, or is their responsibility to simply plan events without concern for money and let the City fund them? The original duties in Resolution 94-30 Section 2.(b), states that "All such recommendation which require funding must identify a funding source" This has not been done. Summary: If anyone other than the Teen Board proposed an event of this nature, I sincerely doubt that it would be approved. However, no one wants to tell the Teen Board "no" because they don't want to discourage them. Although it may be an unpopular position, staff believes that this event should not be approved. Something in the Fall would provide them with the time necessary to plan appropriately. n There are other ways to sponsor such an event that would be less objectionable to the citizens in the area, and the planning should be accomplished to allow for the necessary time to resolve some of the issues that remain. 8 ff ~'- /o' 99 CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION STAFF REPORT AGENDA ITEM: Proposed Event from the Teen Council DATE: May 6, 1999 SUBMITTED BY: David E. Thompson, City Manager BACKGROUND: The Teen Council has proposed an event to be held in Russell Park on Sunday afternoon from noon to 7:00 PM. The event will be a "Punk" music concert with eight (8) bands. The current plans are to have the Jacksonville stage set up near the southwest corner of the park, facing the northeast. This event was discussed with the Parks and Recreation Boazd, and they approved the concept. Expenses for this event include $500 for the sound people, $250 for the use of the stage, approximately $310 for security, and additional unknown expenses for the electrical work to assure safe and adequate electricity for the equipment. The total expenses are estimated at $1,600. There were numerous issues discussed with staff that remain unknown factors including food, drinks, security, electricity, and adult supervision. The Teen Council does not have a budget, and the Pazks and Recreation Board does not have a budget to fund these expenses. RECOMMENDATION: The recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Board is for the City Commission to approve this event. There has been an assumption that the City will fund the expenses for this event. ATTACHMENTS: Please see the staff opinion(s) REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: Budget Income• Donations Community $243.00 Concessions Beverages ~ $300.00 Pizza $100.00 total $643.00 Set- up May 21a1, Friday: City delivers trash receptacles to Russell Park. May 22"d, Saturday: Stage arrives in Russell park. Dezmond Waters and Patricia Goelz will be there to show them where to place the stage. May 23'x, Sunday: The sound company will start the set up process around gam. The stage subcommittee will be on hand to help. Electricity: We are waiting on a quote. A guess by the electrician would be about $1000 for temporary service. Permanent service would be about $3500. A rented generator (25kws) would cost approx. $200. ~'`~, Security will begin Saturday night. An adult will be hired to watch the stage from 7pm-lam both Sat. & Sun. nights. Security for the concert will begin at noon and continue until the show is over. Concessions: We would like to use the concession stand to sell beverages and pizza. We will be purchasing the beverages (sodas & water) and selling them. Pizza will be supplied by a local business and sold by the slice. Sliders Restaurant will provide a large outdoor grill and will be cooking hot-dogs and hamburgers. The money made on these sells will be returned to the budget. Clean- up will be done by the Teen Council with assistance from Mr. Johnson in providing restroom clean-up for $25. Volunteers have been recruited through Mayport Middle and Fletcher Senior Honor Societies to help out where needed. if it rains, the event is canceled with no rain date. Chairpersons Stage & MC: Dezmond Waters and Mike Dias . Concessions: Ashley Frohwein Volunteers: Matilda Anderson Security: Dezmond Waters Clean-up: Connor Shaughnessy r• • ~ 1 Dr. Fletcher and I have been working with the Teen Council since it's startup in February. We have enjoyed working with these youths and have tried to listen carefully to their needs and help them organize their desires. Teen Council has organized a concert to be held in Jack Russell Park, Sunday, May 23'~ from 12 - 7pm. The group has worked together to make this a successful event. They have chosen local punk bands to headline their event. The bands have agreed to play non gratis. I have checked out three of the bands and their CD's do not contain parental warnings. The teens have canvassed local businesses for support and they raised $243.00. They have also arranged for two local businesses to provide food for the event and they will be selling beverages. These youths have worked diligently to make this event happen. I encourage you to please approve their budget and event. Thank you, . ~.;~~1 Budget Expenses: Bands *Yellow Card, *Inspection 12, *Hatrick, Pigeon Hole, Cosmic Debris, Flea Circus, Unspoken Rumors ~~ *these are the bands I have checked All Volunteer Bands $ 0.00 Sound Fab 3 - Sound equipment, mikes, etc. $500.00 Electricity Need 4 - 20 amp circuits $1000.00 Generator $200.00 Stage large stage, City of Jacksonville - $250.00 security of stage $150.00 Security 10 Adults wearing Security Tshirts - $125.00 . Explorers and 2 Police (cost for 20 T's) Concessions Sliders Pizza (draw) $100.00 Teen Council -beverages & ice - (draw) $300.00 Clean up Volunteer Restrooms - $ 25.00 total $2450.00 ,' ATTACHMENT C _ MAY 10, 1999 COMMISSION MEETING Active Teen Council Board Members 1999 lam' Adult Advisors: Jamie Fletcher, Ph.D., PA. 249-4872 Patricia Goelz 247-1702 Parks & Recreation Liaison: Peter Coatson 247-0155 Members: Matilda Anderson / 247-9391 1679 Seminole Road #4 Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Megan Bush 1246-1643 1737 Park Terrace West Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 ~~ Mike Dias / 241-5021 1025 Seminole Road Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Mariah Goelz! 247-1702 1359 Beach Ave Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Jessica Sale 1241-7116 2238 Beachcomber Trail Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Connor Shaughnessy / 249-3044 168 Ocean Walk Drive South Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Oezmond Waters, Jr. / 241-2984 1835 Seminole Road Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 ,_. 1 _ ATTACHMENT B _ `~ P`w~h~T/~~ MAY 10, 1999 COMMISSION MEETING ...,.. X14 fi 10~' OFFICE OF THE MAYOR SUZ~ANNE SHAUGHNESSY bIAYOR 6 May 1999 Honorable Members of the City Commission City Hall, 800 Seminole Road Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233 Dear Commissioners: 800 SEMINOLE ROAD ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA 32233 ~.. ~~~ - After the Flyover meeting on May 2, Jacksonville City Councilman Elect Jerry Holland and I toured Dutton Island, the Centex property and some of the areas along the Mayport corridor. He is genuinely interested and enthusiastic about providing the best represen- tation he can for the local Beaches municipalities. He would like to attend our regularly scheduled Commission meetings quarterly, update us on Jacksonville City Council issues and hear our concerns. I advised him that his presence at our meetings would not only be appropriate but that we would welcome his fresh and innovative approach. He plans to work closely with the govemment entities of the three Beach municipalities, and to recognize them as the true representatives of the Beaches communities. Having solicited our input, he can better represent his areas' interest before the elected members of the Jacksonville City Council, who act as "county commissioners" for the Beach Cities. I commend his intention to represent his constituency in an informed and participatory manner. I hope that we as a Commission will welcome his efforts to do so. 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