Jackson Place PLAT18-0001 Staff Report CCCITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: PLAT18-0001 Public Hearing
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).
SUBMITTED BY: Derek W. Reeves, Planner
DATE: May 2, 2018
BACKGROUND: The applicant is Allison Forsyth, the owner of the 125 foot wide by 125 foot deep or
0.36 acre vacant property on Jackson Road. The applicant is requesting to have the property platted into
four lots, with a two-family structure on Lots 1 and 2 and another two family structure on Lots 3 and 4.
The property to be platted is located within the RG-M zoning district which allows two family (duplex) and
townhome- structures, subject to density limitations. 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 duplexes and 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.
The Community Development Board (CDB) reviewed this plat at their March 20, 2018 meeting where they
voted 4-1 to recommend approval of the plat with the condition that staff work with the applicant to finalize
language for an easement along Jackson Road. The easement language has been worked out so that the
owner will grant a ten foot wide right of way and utility easement that may be used by the City for right of
way, pavement, sidewalks and utilities with an additional five foot easement (15 feet total) for utilities only.
The City Attorney is requesting that the Commission include a condition for approval to require the
applicant to provide and record the easement and Covenants and Restrictions, on the platted lots that may
include a stormwater management plan as if required by the City.
BUDGET: None.
RECOMMENDATION: (City Attorney) To hold a public hearing and approve PLAT18-0001 with
the condition that the applicant provide and record the easement and the Covenants on the platted lots that
may include a stormwater management plan if required by the City.
ATTACHMENTS: Proposed plat, Grant of Easement and Covenants, PLAT18-0001
Application, CDB Staff Report.
REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER: ______________________________________________