07-20-21 CDB AgendaCity of Atlantic Beach
Agenda
Community Development Board (CDB) Meeting
Tuesday, July 20, 2021- 6:00 p.m.
Commission Chamber
City Hall, 800 Seminole Road
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.A. Approve minutes of the June 15, 2021 regular meeting of the Community
Development Board.
CDB 06.15.2021 Minutes (draft)
3. OLD BUSINESS
4. NEW BUSINESS
4.A. 275 Sailfish Drive COMP21-0001 (Marshpoint LLC)
Request for a Future Land Use Map (FLUM) amendment to change the future land
use designation of 275 Sailfish Drive from Residential Low Density (RL) and
Residential Medium Density (RM) to Residential High Density (RH) (existing
condition).
275 Sailfish Drive COMP21-0001 Application
Staff Report
4.B. 372 Ahern Street UBEX21-0004 (869, 873, and 877 Charles Allen Drive, LLC, and
Jonh F. Glatting, III)
Request for a use -by -exception to allow a short term rental within the Central
Business District (CBD) zoning district.
372 Ahern Street UBEX21-0004 Application
372 Ahern Street UBEX21-0004 Staff Report
4.C. 0 Tulip Street ZVAR21-0010 (Adam McQuiston)
Request for a variance to install a crushed granite/gravel street in lieu of a paved
street for new development.
0 Tulip Street ZVAR21-0010 Application
0 Tulip Street ZVAR21-0010 Staff Report
5. REPORTS
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
7. ADJOURNMENT
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Community Development Board (CDB) - 20 Jul 2021
All information related to the item(s) included in this agenda is available for review online at www.coab.us and at the City of
Atlantic Beach Community Development Department located at 800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233.
Interested parties may attend the meeting and make comments regarding agenda items or comments may be mailed to the
address above. Any person wishing to speak to the Community Development Board on any matter at this meeting should
submit a Comment Card located at the entrance to Commission Chamber prior to the start of the meeting.
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If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Community Development Board with respect to any matter considered
at any meeting may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence
upon which any appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26 of the Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities
needing special accommodations to participate in this meeting should contact City Clerk Donna Bartle at 247-5809 or at City
Hall, 800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, Florida not less than three (3) days prior to the date of this meeting.
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Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Agenda Item #2.A.
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MINUTES
Community Development Board (CDB) Meeting
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 - 6:00 PM
Commission Chamber
Linda Lanier, Member
Kirk Hansen, Chair
James Moyer, Member
Richard Schooling, Alternate Member
Jennifer Lagner, Member
Sylvia Simmons, Member
Jeff Haynie, Member
Brenna Durden, City Attorney (CA)
Amanda Askew, Planning and Community Development Director (PCDD)
Valerie Jones, Recording Clerk
Abrielle Genest, Planner
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Hansen. Chair Hansen informed the
members of the Board that Brian Major had resigned from the Board due to his new job. He
explained that Richard Schooling will be sitting in as an alternate until the Board vacancy can
be filled.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approve minutes of the May 18, 2021 regular meeting of the Community
Development Board.
MOTION: To APPROVE the minutes from the May 18, 2021 Community Development
Board Meeting.
Motion: Linda Lanier
Second: James Moyer
Linda Lanier (Moved By) For
Kirk Hansen For
James Moyer (Seconded By) For
Richard Schooling For
Motion passed 4 to 0.
3. OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business.
Community Development Board (CDB)
June 1.5, 2021
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Agenda Item #2.A.
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4. NEW BUSINESS
A. 395 Saturiba Drive ZVAR21-0009 (Cliff Carter)
Request for a variance to exceed the maximum accessory structure height to build
a screened enclosure.
Chair Hansen asked if there was anyone in the audience who would like to speak at this
meeting. Ms. Durden held the swearing in of staff and several people in the audience.
STAFF REPORT: Planner Genest presented the information as explained in the staff
report. She also provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Ms. Lanier asked a hypothetical question. She wanted to know if the pool wasn't there
and the homeowner wanted to build a detached garage what would the height and
setbacks be for the detached garage. Planner Genest said that the detached garage would
be the 5 feet side and rear setbacks, 10 feet setback from the house and maximum 15 feet
high. Ms. Lanier asked if staff knew when the pool was built but Planner Genest was
not sure.
APPLICANT COMMENT: Cliff Carter, owner of Call the Screen Guys, 1540 South
Mealy Street. Represent Sean and Candy Keane who are the property owners).
Ms. Lanier asked when the remodel took place. Mr. Carter said 5-6 months ago. Mr.
Schooling asked when the pool was installed. Mr. Carter guessed that it would have
been sometime in the 70's or 80's. Ms. Lanier said the pool was there in 1983 when she
moved into the neighborhood. Chair Hansen asked if the screen enclosure was already
built since there wasn't a picture of it. Mr. Carter said it was and explained how it got
installed before the permit was issued. He never thought the permit would be denied
because he was not aware of the height restrictions. There was further discussion of how
the enclosure looks. Mr. Carter had some picture on his phone that he showed several
of the Board members. Ms. Durden told Chair Hansen that it is okay to show the pictures
but they need to be sent to Director Askew for public record. Mr. Schooling asked if the
screen enclosure was part of the security for the pool. Mr. Carter explained that it does
add to the security and said there is also a fence.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Chair Hansen opened the floor to public comment. Alan
Gasparovic, 333 Saturiba Drive, introduced himself as the next door neighbor and spoke
in favor of the variance. Ronald Lagues, 1810 Live Oak Lane, said that he that he
approved of the screen enclosure and had no issues with it. Ronald Pendleton, 1825 Live
Oak Lane, said that he walks by the property several times a day and he is in favor of the
variance. Chair Hansen closed the floor to public comment.
BOARD DISCUSSION: Ms. Lanier said that she can see why the screen enclosure had
to be as high as it was and she would approve this variance. Mr. Moyer was disappointed
in the lack of a permit but said he was okay with approving the request. Mr. Schooling
said he was in favor of approving the variance request. Chair Hansen took issue with it
not meeting any of the criteria required for approval.
Community Development Board (CDB)
June 1.5, 2021
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Agenda Item #2.A.
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MOTION: To APPROVE ZVAR21-0009 based on exceptional circumstances preventing the
reasonable use of the property as compared to other properties in the area.
Motion: Linda Lanier
Second: James Moyer
Linda Lanier (Moved By) For
Kirk Hansen Against
James Moyer (Seconded By) For
Richard Schooling For
Motion passed 3 to 1.
5. REPORTS
There were no reports.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Gasparovic asked the Board what criteria they based their decision on. Chair Hansen told
him the criteria is listed in the code. There were no further comments.
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, Chair Hansen declared the meeting adjourned at 6:27 p.m.
Attest:
Amanda Askew Kirk Hansen, Chair
Community Development Board (CDB)
June 1.5, 2021
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FUTURE LAND USE MAP (FLUM) AMENDMENT
City of Atlantic Beach
Community Development Department
800 Seminole Road Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
(P) 904-247-5800
SITE INFORMATION
ADDRESS 275 Sailfish Dr
Agenda Item #4.A.
20 Jul 2021
FOR INTERNAL OFFICE USE ONLY
FILE # COM P21-0001
SMALL SCALE DEVELOPMENT
CITY Atlantic Beach STATE FL ZIP CODE 32266
SUBDIVISION Legal Description Attached BLOCK # LOT #
TOTAL ACREAGE 2 acres
ZONING CODE
FLOOD ZONE X
RE# 170579-0010 PARCEL SIZE
CURRENT FLUM DESIGNATION Various
PROPOSED FLUM DESIGNATION RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY
APPLICANT INFORMATION
NAME Marshpoint Multi Family One LLC
ADDRESS 2300 Marsh Point Rd no 301
CITY Neptune Beach
EMAIL jean@skyenterprises.com
STATE FL
PHONE # 904-853-6801
CELL #
ZIP CODE 32266
❑X OWNER [] LEGAL AUTHORIZED AGENT
REQUEST FOR FUTURE LAND USE MAP (FLUM) AMENDMENT: Applicants are advised that approval of an amendment to the Future
Land Use Map does not constitute approval for issuance of any permit or Development Order. Use and development lands related to
this land use map amendment, if approved, and any zoning change shall be subject to compliance with all applicable local Land
Development Regulations, any State and Federal permitting requirements as well as Florida Building Code requirements for Category
"C" construction.
PROVIDE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
DESCRIPT1ON OF PROPOSED USE AND PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY (ALSO INCLUDE ANTICIPATED DEVELOPMENT AND ANY
PHASING SCHEDULE).
Continue existing high density residential use - in the future add units
NUMBER OF WETLAND ACRES 0
IDENTIFY ANY OTHER ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LANDS, ANY LISTED OR ENDANGERED SPECIES OR HABITATS.
Not aware of any
IDENTIFY ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SERVICE PROVIDERS OF WATER, SEWER, ELECTRIC, SOLID WASTE, ETC. PROVIDE ESTIMATES OF
WATER, SEWER AND SOLID WASTE DEMAND.
32 residential multi family units existing since the 1970's
City of Atlantic Beach and JEA
IDENTIFY ANY OTHER ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LANDS, ANY LISTED OR ENDANGERED SPECIES OR HABITATS.
Not aware of any
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Agenda Item #4.A.
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ESTIMATED IMPACTTO ADOPTED LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS AS ESTABLISHED BY THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT OF THE
EFFECTIVE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
N/A
APPLICATION PACKAGE CHECKLIST
*Additional information may be required, depending upon circumstances unique to individual applications
1. COVER PAGE: Identifying the project.
2. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Include a list of all exhibits and attachments.
3. STATEMENT: Statement addressing need and justification for requested amendment.
4. APPLICATION: This form completed in it's entirety.
5. LIST OF ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS AND ENVELOPES: A list of adjacent property owners within 300 feet of the property
including name, mailing address and their real estate number (located at the Property Appraiser's recent certified tax rolls).
Include a legal size envelope addressed to each property owner on the list (do not include a return address). Each envelope
must contain proper postage. The order of the envelopes must match the order in which the names appear on the list.
6. PROOF OF OWNERSHIP: Deed or certificate by lawyer or abstract or title company that verifies record owner as above.
7. LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION: Ifthe applicant is not the owner provide a letter of authorization from the owner(s) for applicant
to represent the owner(s) for all purposes related to this application.
8. SURVEY AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Current survey and legal description of property sought to be rezoned.
9. LOCATION MAP: General location map with property subject to application clearly identified.
10. SITE PLAN: Site plan containing the following if applicable to the proposed project (account for all land included).
• Number and types of dwelling units
• Type and square feet of commercial or industrial uses
• Any existing structures and proposed use
• Any open space, buffers and recreational areas
• Wetlands, streams, creeks, lakes or any other water bodies or Environmentally Sensitive Lands
• Most recent aerial photograph of site and surrounding lands
• Drainage and storm water facilities and other infrastructure, including ingress and egress, internal access and roadways
11. REQUIRED NUMBER OF COPIES: Eight (8) copies
12, APPLICATION FEE: $550.00
TIFY-THAT AlriliFO-RcATION PROVIDED IS CORRECT: Signature of Property Owner(s) or Authorized Agent
SIGNATURE OF APPLff
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT (2)
Jean Bakkes
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MARSHPOINT
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Summary of application for FLUM Amendment
June 16, 2021
275 Sailfish Drive
Atlantic Beach, FL 32266
Statement of Facts
Property was purchased on 4/2/2021 and was built in the 1970's.
There are 32 multi -family units at the time of purchase.
Future plan to include major renovations to the property.
Need to update the FLUM to match existing conditions. Most of the property is
under the residential low FLUM designation and it does not match existing
conditions.
Documents provided -
1. Summary
2. FLUM application form
3. Survey
Contact info -
Administrative: Diana Kostas
Office No: 904-853-6801
Email — dkostaseskyenterprises.com
Owner: Jean Bakkes
Cell No: 407-217-3255
Email — l_ean@slyenterbrises.com
(904) 853-6801
2300 Marsh Point Rd, #301
Neptune Beach, FL 32266
Agenda Item #4.A.
20 Jul 2021
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CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
STAFF REPORT
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CASE NO. COMP21-0003, Ord. No. 90-21-246
Request for a Future Land Use Map (FLUM) amendment to change the future
land use designation of275Sailfish Drive from Residential Low Density (RL) and
Residential Medium Density (RM) to Residential High Density (RH).
LOCATION 275 Sailfish Drive
APPLICANT
DATE
STAFF
BACKGROUND
Marshpoint Multi Family One LLC
July 13, 2021
Brian Broedell, Principal Planner
Request COMP21-0001 is to change the future land use designation for 275 Sailfish Drive from Res-
idential Low (RL) and Residential Medium Density (RM) to Residential High Density (RH). Future
land use designations are set forth on the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) of the city's Comprehensive
Plan. Among other things, FLUM designations set residential densities (dwelling units per acre) in
order to provide for appropriate land development within the city.
The subject property was developed as a 32 unit apartment complex in 1975 prior to the FLUM
designations, which were adopted in the 1990s with the city's first Comprehensive Plan.
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The city has three residential FLUM designations; Low Density (RL),
Medium Density (RM), and High Density (RH):
- Residential Low Density (RL) permits up to six (61 dwelling units
Der acre.
- Residential Medium Density (RM) permits up to fourteen (141
dwelling units Der acre.
- Residential High Density (RH) permits up to twenty (201 dwelling
units Der acre.
The subject property is 1.89 acres in size, with the majority of the site
(-1.74 acres) designated as RL and a small portion designated as RM
(-0.15 acres), which results in roughly 12 total residential units al-
lowed on the property. As a result, the property is considered "legally
non -conforming" since the number of units (32) exceeds the number
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currently allowed (12). Legal non -conforming uses, such as this, are allowed to continue ("grandfa-
thered") as is, however they may not be relocated or expanded.
The applicant has recently purchased the property and plans to remodel/renovate the apartment
buildings. The city communicated to the applicant that the site is non -conforming due to the number
of residential units. While the property can continue to be used as is, any potential additions (in-
cluding accessory structures) would not be allowed and would require a FLUM amendment and a
rezoning. The applicant has chosen to apply for a FLUM amendment prior to a rezoning request.
The applicant is requesting to amend the FLUM designation of the property to RH, which would
permit a total of 37 units on the site (1.89 acres X 20 units per acre). This requested amendment
would make the existing number of residential units (32) conforming.
ANALYSIS
FLUM amendment applications should be reviewed and evaluated for consistency with the goals,
objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. Below are applicable goals and objectives from
the Comprehensive Plan:
Goal A.1 "The City shall manage growth and redevelopment in a manner, which results in a pattern
of land uses that: 1) encourages, creates and maintains a healthy and aesthetically pleasing built
environment, 2) avoids blighting influences, 3) preserves and enhances coastal, environmental, nat-
ural, historic and cultural resources, 4) maintains the City's distinct residential community charac-
ter, 5) provides for reasonable public safety and security from hazardous conditions associated with
coastal locations, 6) that provides public services and facilities in a timely and cost effective manner,
and 7) that encourages energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy resources."
Objective A.1.5. Sound Development Patterns. "The City shall maintain development patterns,
which 1) prevent blighting influences and eliminate nonconforming uses; 2) foster diverse and sta-
ble neighborhoods; 3) protect coastal and environmental resources; 4) provide proper locations for
public facilities and utilities and energy-efficient land use patterns, and 5) which encourage healthy
and aesthetically pleasing living conditions."
Objective A.1.10. Surrounding Land Uses. "The City shall continue to maintain a development
character, which is compact in form, orderly in its land use pattern, and diversified in its makeup so
as to ensure employment opportunities, affordable housing, a pleasant living environment, and
cost-effective and energy efficient public services."
Objective A.1.11 Appropriate Land Use Patterns "The City shall provide for land use, develop-
ment and redevelopment in an efficient manner, which supports the land use designations as set
forth within the 2030 Future Land Use Map; which enforces the residential densities and the limi-
tations upon the type and intensity of uses, and which results in development appropriate to the
sensitive coastal location of the City, particularly with respect to the predominantly residential
character and small-town scale of the City."
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REQUIRED ACTION
The Community Development Board shall make a recommendation for approval, approval with
conditions, or denial of this application.
The City Commission will then review the recommendation and hold two public hearings to con-
sider the request. These two hearings are scheduled for August 23rd and September 13th.
Following these public hearings, the city commission, by ordinance, may amend the FLUM desig-
nation of said property, or it may deny the request. In the case of denial, the city commission shall
thereafter take no further action on another application for substantially the same proposal, on
the same property, until after three hundred sixty-five (365) days from the date of the denial.
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USE -BY -EXCEPTION APPLICATION
City of Atlantic Beach
Comrnunity Development Department
800 Seminole Road Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
(P) 904-247-5800
APPLICANT INFORMATION
NAME 8h907]and 877Charles Allen Drive, LLC, and John F.G|nninq'Ill
ADDRESS 2000 Cherokee Drive
! PROPERTY LOCATION 372 Ahern Street, Atlantic Beach, FL
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION
Agenda Item #4.B.
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FOR !NTERNAL OFFICE USE ONLY
FILE # UBEX21-0004
EMAIL whampton@jaxfirm.com
CITY Neptune Beach
STATE FL
PHONE # 904-543-4521
ZIP CODE 33266
CELL # 904-92}']450
BLOCK # 1 LOT # W 36 ft of Lot 19 0/8 19731 PG 1769
ZONING CODE ACBD
Commercial
REQUESTED USE -BY -EXCEPTION Short term rental - single unit
UTILITY PROVIDER JEA, City of AtL Bch.
Statement of facts and special reasons for the requested Use -By -Exception which demonstrates compliance with Section 24-63 of the
City of Atlantic Beach Code of Ordinances, Zoning and Subdivision Regulations (attach as Exhibit A). The guide on page 2 of this
application may be used ifdesired. Please address each item as appropriate to this request.
PROVIDE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
(all information must be provided before an application is schedu!ed for any public hearing):
l. Site Plan showing the location of all structures (temporary and permanent), including setbacks, building height, number of stories
and square footage, impervious surface area and existing and/or proposed driveways. Identify any existing structures and uses.
2. Proof of ownership: deed or certificate by lawyer or abstract or title company that verifies record owner as above.
3. If the applicant is not the owner: provide a letter of authorization from the owner(s) for applicant to represent the owner(s) for all
purposes related to this application.
4. Survey and legal description of property sought to be rezoned (Attach as Exhibit B).
5. Required number of copies: two (2) copies of all documents that are not larger than 11x17 inches in size, if plans, photographs or
colored attachments are submitted, please provide eight (8) copies.
d.Application fee of54OO.O0.
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EXHIBIT A
The review of an application for a Use -by -Exception shall consider the following items, Please address each of the following as
applicable to your specific application.
l. Ingress and egress to property and proposed Structures thereon with particular refrence to vehicular and pedestrian safety and
corivenience, traffic flow and control and access in case of fire or catastrophe.
House currently on property currently used for office space. Plan is to convert back to a single family residential property for short term rental use,
There will be no change in existing structure footprint. Ingress and Egress to property will be same as existing for both pedestrian and vehicular
traffic. Nn channe from existinn far safety and convenience. traffic flow and control and access in case of fire or catastronhe.
2. Parking and loading spaces, where required, with particular attention the items in (1) above.
No change from two (2) existing parking and loading spaces. No increase needed or anticipated for proposed use
3. The potrtia|hxanyadveneimpactstoadjoiningpmperti,sandpxertiesyenem|lyintheanaresukingfromexccssivenci»e,
glare and lighting, odor, traffic and similar characteristics of the Use -by -Exception being requested.
No potential for any adverse impact to adjoining properties. Subject is surrounded by commercial properties, motels and multi family apartments.
If anythinq, proposcd use would reduce noice, reduce glare arid Iighting, reduce odor and traffic.
4. Refuse, trash collection and service areas, with particular reference to items (1) and (2) above.
Refuse, trash and service areas would remain unchanged under proposed use. There will be no material change with proposed use to any of
vehicular and pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic flow and control arid access in case of fire or catastrophe, There will be no change to
5. Utilities, with refenoenn|ocadons,avai|abi|byandoompahbi|ity.
Utility providers would remain the same. Current locations and availbility are equally compatible with both current and proposed use.
6. If adjacent uses are different types of uses, describe type of screening and buffering that will be provided between your use and the
adjacent use.
Use to west is a house also used for office space. Existing landscaping will be supplemented with proposed use. Use to east is a bank. Existing fence
will be supplemented with additional landscaping. Use to south is a real estate brokerage office. Existing wall will be supplemented with
additional landscaninn with nronosed new LISP. llce to north across Ahern Street is anartment buildinns. Further west and NW are motels.
7. Signs, ifany, and proposed exterior lighting, with reference tog|an:rmfficsafety economic effects and compatibility and harmony
with properties in the District (see Signs and Advertising, Chapter 17).
No signs will be used under proposed use. Exterior lighting will remain the same as exisitng use. Lighting will remain compatable with reference to
glare, traffic safety, economic effects and harmony with properties in the District.
8. Required yards and other open space, show building setbacks and area of open space on site plan,
9. General compatibility with adjacent properties and other property in the surrounding Zoning District as well as consistency with
applicable provisions of the Comprehensive PIan.
Converting house used as an office building back to a house for short terrn rental is cornpatable with existing apartments, motels arid office to
North, West and NW. It is further compatable with comrnercial and retail uses to the east and south.
10. Other information you may wish to provide.
The subject is on the north edge of the Central Bus ness District (CBD) area, immediately across the steet from multifamily apartment building with
motels to the Northwest. By converting the use of the subject property to short terrn rental, the subject will continue to act as a transitional buffer
between the the commercial uses to the south and residential uses to the north. Such proposed use fits squarely within the Intent of the CBD area,
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Agenda Item #4.B.
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AGENT AUTHORIZATION
Re: 372 Ahern Street, Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233
Parcel ID No.: 169733-0010
Use -By -Exception Application
To Whom It May Concern:
The undersigned, owners of the above-described real property, hereby authorize
Wade McK. Hampton, Esq., 4348 Southpoint Blvd., Suite 101, Jacksonville, Florida,
32216, to execute and deliver to you on our behalf, the Planning and Community
Development Department, City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, Use -By -Exception Application
Form (the "Application"), together with any other documents which might be required at
the time of said Application for the above property. We further authorize Wade McK.
Hampton, Esq. to sign and deliver such other documents as may be required by the
Planning and Community Development Department (the "Department"), and to represent
us before the Department, the Community Development Board and/or the city
commission (if needed), in relation to the said property, the Application and the exception
requested therein.
869, 873 and 877 Charles Allen Drive, LLC, a
Florida limited liability company
By: Billy Jack Investments, LLC a Florida
limited liability company, Manager
John F. Glattihg,11, an individual
Dated: June/4 , 2021
Dated: June ) , 2021
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THIS SURVEY IS CERTIFIED TO: 869. 873 AND 877
CHARLES ALLEN DRIVE, LLC, A FLORIDA UW\TED LIABILITY
COMPANY; JOYCE T. DOWNEY; FIDELITY NATIONAL 11ThE
INSURANCE COMPANY; AND DUSS, KENNEY, SAFER,
HAMPTON ac JOOS. P.A.; and JOHN F. GLAT11NG. U|.
Doc # 2021128710, OR BK 19731 Page 1769, Number Pages: 2,
Recorded 05/20/2021 09:45 AM, JODY PHILLIPS CLERK CIRCUIT COURT DUVAL COAMnda Item #4.B.
RECORDING $18.50 DEED DOC ST $1925.00 20 Jul 2021
Consideration: $275,000,60
Prepared By:
Wade Mek.. Hampton
Huss. Kenney, Safer, 11,mipton & Joos, V.A.
4348 Southpoint Boulevard, Ste 101
Jacksonville, F1, 32216
Record and Return to:
869, 877; and 877 Charles Allen Drive,
a Florida limited liability company.
and John 0. Glaring,
2u00 Cherokee Drive,
Neut.:me Beach, Florida 32266
4150.002WH
General Warranty Deed
Made this May 12 , 21)21 A.D. by Joyce T. Downey, an unremarried widow, whose address
is: 1 17 Summerfield Drive. Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 32082, hereinafter called the grantor, to
869, 873 and 877 Charles Allen Drive, LLC, a Florida !United liability company (as to an undivided
Seventy Percent (70%) interest),
and
John P'. (;lutting, 111, an individual as to an undivided Thirty Percent (3096) interest), as tenants
in common,
whose post office address is: 2000 Cherokee 1)rive. Neptune Beach, Florida 2266, hereinafter called
he grantee.:
(Whenever used herein the ten n "grantor" and "grantee" include all the parties to this
instrument and thc heirs, legal representatives and assigns of individuals, and the successors
and assigns of corporations)
Witnesseth, that the grantor, for and in consideration of the surn of Ten Dollars, (510,00) and
other Valuable considerations, receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, hereby grants, bargains, sells,
aliens, remises, releases, conveys and confirms unto the grantee, all that Certain land situate in Duval
County, Florida, viz:
The West 36 feet of Lot 19, except that certain part of said lot conveyed by
Atlantic Beach Improvement Corporation to Sun Oil Company by Warranty
Deed dated October 18, 1946, and recorded October 19, 1916, in Deed Book
1203, pages 126 through 127, current public records, all in Block 1,
SUBDIVISION "A" ATLANTIC BEACH, recorded in Plat Book 5, page 69,
current public records of Duval County, Florida.
Parcel ID Number: 169733-0010
Said property is not the homestead of the Grantor(s) under the laws and Constitution of
the State of Florida in that. neither Ctantorts) nor (my menther of the household of Grantor(s)
reside thereon,
Subject to covenants, restrictions and easements of record, if any; however, this reference
thereto shall not operate to reimpose Sallie.
anyW50
Together with all the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereto belonging or in
appertain Ing.
To Have and to Hold, the some in fee simple forever.
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OR BK 1 9 7 3 1 PAGE 1770
And the grantor hereby covenants with said grantee that the grantor is lawfully seized of said
land in Ice siinple; that the grantor has good right and lawful authority to sell and convey said land; that
the grantor hereby fully warrants the tide to said land and will defend the sante against. the lawful claims
of all persons whomsoever; and that said land is free of all encumbrances except. taxes accruing
subsequent to December 31, 2020.
In Witness Whereof, ihe said grantor has signed and sealed these presents the day and year first
above written.
Signed, waled and delivered in our pres,,,nte:
j:Scattl
, oye T. Downey
Address: 117 Summerfield..)rive„ Ponte Vedra
}teach, Florida 32082
wutte.ss
State of Florida
County of Duval
The tOregoing instrument was acknowledged before ire by means of X physical presence or online
rotariintion, this day 0 May, 202 I, by, Joyce T. DI 'Wiley, who iralreportantetliricrown to Mit.4-01'
who has produced cf!10 , =,= as identification.
WADE MCK HAMPTON
MY COMMISSION # GO 949990
i71 MIRES: May 72, 2024
Pudic Undieshats,
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Notary Public
Print Name: t -,-Or
My Commission
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Agenda Item #4.B.
20 Jul 2021
Page 20 of 33
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
STAFF REPORT
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AGENDA ITEM 4.B
CASE NO. UBEX21-0004
Request for a use-hv-exception to allow a short term rental within the Central Business District zoning
district at 372 Ahern Street.
LOCATION 372 Ahern Street (RE# 169733-0010)
APPLICANT 869, 873, 877 Charles Allen Drive, LLC, and John F. Glatting, III
DATE July 20, 2021
STAFF Amanda Askew, Director of Planning and Community Development
STAFF COMMENTS
The applicant is the owner of the subject property. This property is
zoned Central Business District (CBD) and is located on the south
side of Ahern Street. It is located just west of the backside of the
Shoppes of Northshore. The building at this site was originally built
in 1923 as a residential house but has since been converted and is
currently occupied by a commercial office. The applicant is seeking
a use -by -exception to convert the space back to a residential unit for
short term rental use.
Short term rentals are defined as "any residential rental or lease the
term of which is less than ninety (90) days. Short-term rentals shall
similarly be considered to be commercial uses as are hotel, motel,
motor lodge, resort rental, bed and breakfast or tourist court uses."
Short term rentals are prohibited in residential zoning districts. Within
the Central Business District (CBD), hotels, motels, and short term
rentals are considered a use -by -exception which means they are not permitted by right but may be
approved by the Community Development Board.
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Use -by -exception shall mean a departure from the general permitted uses set forth for the various zoning
districts, which if limited in number such that these uses do not dominate an area, and when subject to
appropriate conditions, may be acceptable uses in the particular area.
Review of the application should consider the following:
- The potential for any adverse impacts to adjoining properties and properties generally in the area
resulting from excessive noise, glare and lighting, odor, traffic and similar characteristics of the use -
by -exception being requested.
- General compatibility with adjacent properties and other property in the surrounding zoning district
as well as consistency with applicable provisions of the comprehensive plan.
- Number of similar businesses that exist in the area with consideration that such uses are intended to
be an exception and not to excessively proliferate in one (1) area of the city.
The Central Business District (CBD) is intended for low intensity, neighborhood scale commercial and
retail and food service uses, and professional offices, which are suitable within the constraints of the
existing development patterns of the district and which contribute to the commercial, civic and cultural
vitality of the City of Atlantic Beach Town Center area. The central business district contains an
established development pattern with a predominance of older structures built prior to the current
requirements for area, setbacks, parking and other site related elements, and this character should be
retained.
Surrounding land uses are shown below. Adjacent uses include offices to the west and south, residential
to the north, and a shopping center to the east. There are no other short term rentals or hotels within the
CBD, however three hotels are within a short walking distance from this property; the Salt Air Inn, the
Hotel Palms, and One Ocean Resort.
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SUGGESTED ACTION FOR APPROVAL
The Community Development Board may consider a motion to approve the requested use -by -
exception (UBEX21-0004) to allow short term rental of a single dwelling unit within the Central
Business District zoning district at 372 Ahern Street provided:
1. Approval of this use -by -exception is consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
2. Approval of this use -by -exception is in compliance with the requirements of Section 24-63,
Zoning, Subdivision and Land Development Regulations.
3. The requested use is consistent with Section 24-115(c)(4) in that the proposed use is found to
be consistent with the uses permitted in the CBD zoning district with respect to intensity of
use, traffic impacts and compatibility with existing industrial uses, commercial uses, and any
nearby residential uses.
SUGGESTED ACTION FOR DENIAL
The Community Development Board may consider a motion to deny the requested use -by -
exception (UBEX21-0004) to allow short term rental of a single dwelling unit within the Central
Business District at 372 Ahern Street:
1. Approval of this use -by -exception is not consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
2. Approval of this use -by -exception is not in compliance with the requirements of Section 24-
63, Zoning, Subdivision and Land Development Regulations.
3. The requested use is not consistent with Section 24-115(c)(4) in that the proposed use is found
to be inconsistent with the uses permitted in the CBD zoning district with respect to intensity
of use, traffic impacts and compatibility with existing industrial uses, commercial uses, and
any nearby residential uses.
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VARIANCE APPLICATION
City of Atlantic Beach
Community Development Department
800 Seminole Road Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
(P) 904-247-5800
APPLICANT INFORMATION
NAME Adam McQuiston
FOR INTERNAL OF ICE U LU J U f 202:L.
FILE # ZVAR21-0010
EMAIL mcquistona@gmail.com
ADDRESS 768 Vecuna Road CITY Atlantic Beach
STATE FL ZIP CODE 32233
PROPERTY LOCATION 0 Tulip Street (RE# 170985-0000 / 170986-0000) PHONE # (904) 874-5536 CELL # 904 874 5536
RE# 170985-0000 / 170986-0000 BLOCK # 177 LOT # Lot 3 & 4
LOT/PARCEL SIZE 102 x 100' ZONING CODE RS -2 UTILITY PROVIDER JEA
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION Residential Low
PROVISION FROM WHICH VARIANCE IS REQUESTED 24-252(c) to allow crushed granite/gravel road
in place of paved asphalt road. Note Tulip Street is a dead-end and no additional land is able to be developed.
Homeowner's Association or Architectural Review Committee approval required for the proposed construction
YES NO (if yes, this must be submitted with any application for a Building Permit)
Statement of facts and site plan related to requested Variance, which demonstrates compliance with Section 24-65 of the Zoning,
Subdivision and Land Development Regulations, a copy of which is attached to this application. Statement and site plan must clearly
describe and depict the Variance that is requested.
PROVIDE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
(all information must be provided before an application is scheduled for any public hearing):
1. Proof of ownership: deed or certificate by lawyer or abstract or title company that verifies record owner as above.
2. If the applicant is not the owner: provide a letter of authorization from the owner(s) for applicant to represent the owner(s) for all
purposes related to this application.
3. Survey and legal description of property for which Variance is sought.
4. Required number of copies: four (4) copies, except where oriainal plans. photoaraphs or documents that are not lara_ er than
11x17 inches are submitted. please provide eiaht (8) copies of anv such documents.
5. Application fee of $300.00.
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED IS CORRECT: Signature of Property Owner(s) or Authorized Agent
Adam McQuiston May 6, 2021
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT PRINT OR TYPE NAME DATE
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT (2)
Signed and sworn before me on this
Identification verified:
Oath Sworn: 0 Yes n No
PRINT OR TYPE NAME DATE
day of by State of
Notary Signature
County of
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The following paragraph sets forth reasons for which a Variance may be approved, pliaig@geC•
circumstances that apply to your request and briefly describe in the space provided. 201u1 2021
Grounds for approval of a Variance: A Variance may be granted at the discretion of the Community Development Board, for the
following reasons.
O 1. Exceptional topographic conditions of or near the property.
O 2. Surrounding conditions or circumstances impacting the property disparately from nearby properties.
3. Exceptional circumstances preventing the reasonable use of the property as compared to other properties in the area.
COAB is asking for property owner to pave and engineer a city road with asphalt in order to obtain a building permit . Neither of the homes (1040
Tulip or 1095 Tulip) were required to pave this road prior. It should be noted that 1095 Tulip was constructed less than 2 years ago. It is an
extraordinary financial burden placed on the property owner to pave a city road and cost prohibitive. This is for access to a single family home.
4. Onerous effect of regulations enacted after platting or after development of the property or after construction of
improvements upon the property.
Tulip Street was never paved in completion by the City of Atlantic Beach, yet has 3 platted lots (2 of them occupied by homes). How is the burden
put on the property/home owner to pave a city road? The improvement offered by the property owner (Adam McQuiston) of using gravel is a
reasonable and fair alternative to a paved asphalt road and an improvement from the current condition to access a single family home.
5. Irregular shape of the property warranting special consideration.
fl 6. Substandard size of a Lot or Record warranting a Variance in order to provide for the reasonable use of the property.
a. Approval of a Variance. To approve an application for a Variance, the Community Development Board shall find that the request
is inaccordance with the preceding terms and provisions of this Section and that the granting of the Variance will be in harmony
with the Purpose and Intent of this Chapter.
b. Approval of Lesser Variances. The Community Development Board shall have the authority to approve a lesser Variance than
requested if a lesser Variance shall be more appropriately in accord with the terms and provisions of this Section and with the
Purpose and Intent of this Chapter.
c. Nearby Nonconformity. Nonconforming characteristics of nearby Lands, Structures or Buildings shall not be grounds for approval
of a Variance.
d. Waiting period for re -submittal. If an application for a Variance is denied by the Community Development Board, no further
action on Another application for substantially the same request on the same property shall be accepted for 365 days from the
date of denial.
e. Time period to implement Variance. Unless otherwise stipulated by the Community Development Board, the work to be
performed pursuant to a Variance shall begin within six (6) months from the date of approval of the Variance. The Community
Development Director, upon finding of good cause, may authorize a one time extension not to exceed an additional six (6)
months, beyond which time the Variance shall become null and void.
f. A Variance, which involves the Development of Land, shall be transferable and shall run with the title to the Property unless
otherwise stipulated by the Community Development Board.
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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Agenda Item #4.C.
20 Jul 2021
See Additional comments, notes and images attached.
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CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 4.0
CASE NO. ZVAR21-0010
Request for a variance from Section 24-252(c) to develop a vacant property
without extending the street
LOCATION 0 Tulip Street (RE# 170985-0000/ 170986-0000)
APPLICANT Adam McQuiston
DATE July 20, 2021
STAFF Amanda Askew, Director of Planning and Community Development
STAFF COMMENTS
The applicant is Adam McQuiston, the owner of three (3) vacant properties on Tulip Street. These
properties are located on the east side of Tulip approximately 140 feet south of the intersection of W Plaza
and Tulip Street. The properties are in the residential, single-family, (RS -2) zoning district.
The applicant plans on building a single-family
home on the western two properties and is
requesting a variance to section 24-252(c) to
vary the requirements to extend the street and
by default requires a variance to section 24-252
(j) which requires a cul-de-sac at dead-end
streets.
The request is from section 24-252 (c) which
states, "every lot, development parcel or new
subdivision shall have access to a paved street
dedicated to public use, which has been
accepted and maintained by the city. It shall be
the responsibility of the developer to design,
construct and pave streets in accordance with
the requirements of this division 5 of this
article. A certificate of completion shall be
issued prior to acceptance of any public street
by the city". This extension of the street
creates a dead-end street. Therefore, a variance
is needed from section 24-252 (j) which states, "dead-end
prohibited except when designed as cul-de-sacs.
street, designed to be so permanently, shall be
Per Section 24-221 any new development or redevelopment shall contain improvements designed and
constructed according to the code. This includes but is not limited to extending streets, water and sewer
improvements. It is intended for the developer to construct these extensions in the right-of-way.
This property is located approximately 140 feet from the south end of the pavement on Tulip Street. Vs? -114
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property to the north, 1095 Tulip Street, developed in 2018, the City inadvertently missed the requirement
for the street extension did not require the property owners to extend the street.
The applicant is proposing to extend the existing gravel road approximately 150 feet and add concrete
curbing. Section 24-252 (i) requires this 30 -foot right-of-way to have a min. of 10 feet of pavement.
Section 24-252 (j) requires cul-de-sacs at dead ends.
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ANALYSIS
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Section 24-65 states that "applications for a variance shall be considered on a case-by-case basis, and shall
be approved only upon findings of fact that the application is consistent with the definition of a variance
and consistent with the provisions of this section." According to Section 24-17, Definitions, "[a] variance
shall mean relief granted from certain terms of this chapter. The relief granted shall be only to the extent
as expressly allowed by this chapter and may be either an allowable exemption from certain provision(s)
or a relaxation of the strict, literal interpretation of certain provision(s). Any relief granted shall be in
accordance with the provisions as set forth in Section 24-65 of this chapter, and such relief may be subject
to conditions as set forth by the City of Atlantic Beach."
Section 24-65(c) provides six distinct grounds for the approval of a variance:
(1) Exceptional topographic conditions of or near the property.
(2) Surrounding conditions or circumstances impacting the property disparately from nearby
properties.
(3) Exceptional circumstances preventing the reasonable use of the property as compared to other
properties in the area.
The applicant stated, "COAB is asking for property owners to pave and engineer a city road with
asphalt in order to obtain a building permit. Neither of the homes (1040 Tulip or 1095 Tulip) were
required to pave this road prior. It should be noted the 1095 Tulip was constructed less than 2 years
ago. It is an extraordinary financial burden placed on the property owner to pave a city road and cost
prohibitive. This is for access to a single family home".
(4) Onerous effect of regulations enacted after platting or after development of the property or after
construction of improvements upon the property.
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The applicant stated, "Tulip Street was never paved in completion by the City of Atlantic Beach29dt1 20. L
has 3 platted lots (2 of them occupied by homes). How is the burden put on the property/home owner
to pave a city road? The improvement offered by the property owner (Adam McQuiston) of using
gravel with concrete curbing is a reasonable and fair alternative to a paved asphalt road and a vast
improvement from the current condition".
(5) Irregular shape of the property warranting special consideration.
(6) Substandard size of a lot of record warranting a variance in order to provide for the reasonable
use of the property.
REQUIRED ACTION
The Community Development Board may consider a motion to approve ZVAR21-0010, request for a
variance to Section 24-252 (c) upon finding this request is consistent with the definition of a variance, and
in accordance with the provisions of Section 24-65, specifically the grounds for approval delineated in
Section 24-65(c) and as described below.
A variance may he granted, at the discretion of the Community Development Board, for the
following reasons:
(1) Exceptional topographic conditions of or near the property.
(2) Surrounding conditions or circumstances impacting the property disparately from nearby
properties.
(3) Exceptional circumstances preventing the reasonable use of the property as compared to
other properties in the area.
(4) Onerous effect of regulations enacted after platting or after development of the property or
after construction of improvements upon the property.
(5) Irregular shape of the property warranting special consideration.
(6) Substandard si:e of a lot of record warranting a variance in order to provide for the
reasonable use of the property.
Or,
The Community Development Board may consider a motion to deny ZVAR21-0010, request for a
variance to Section 24-252 (c) upon finding this request is not consistent with the definition of a variance.
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