April 7, 2015 Board of County Commissioners
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Call to Order - Call to Order by Chair
Roll Call by the Clerk of the Court
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Call to Order
Call to Order by ChairRoll Call by the Clerk of the Court
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
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Proclamations - Proclamation declaring April 6, 2015 as Tartan Day
Proclamation declaring April 2015 as Water Conservation Month
Proclamation declaring April 2015 for National County Government Month
Proclamation declaring April 2015 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Proclamation declaring May 2015 Motorcycle Awareness Month
Recognition of Jessica Earl recently named as Florida’s Lifeguard of the Year
Acceptance of Proclamations
Proclamations
Proclamation declaring April 6, 2015 as Tartan DayProclamation declaring April 2015 as Water Conservation Month
Proclamation declaring April 2015 for National County Government Month
Proclamation declaring April 2015 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Proclamation declaring May 2015 Motorcycle Awareness Month
Recognition of Jessica Earl recently named as Florida’s Lifeguard of the Year
Acceptance of Proclamations
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Public Comment - Public Comment
Public Comment
Public Comment»
Consent Agenda - Deletions to Consent Agenda
Approval of Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda
Deletions to Consent AgendaApproval of Consent Agenda
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Approval of Regular Agenda - Additions/Deletions to Regular Agenda
Approval of Regular Agenda
Approval of Regular Agenda
Additions/Deletions to Regular AgendaApproval of Regular Agenda
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Item 1 - Report on THE PLAYERS Championship Tournament. Matt Rapp, Executive Director of THE PLAYERS Championship will make a brief presentation on the upcoming tournament. This year's PGA The Players Tournament will be held May 5 -
May 10, 2015.
Item 1
Report on THE PLAYERS Championship Tournament. Matt Rapp, Executive Director of THE PLAYERS Championship will make a brief presentation on the upcoming tournament. This year's PGA The Players Tournament will be held May 5 -May 10, 2015.
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Item 1A - Additional Item
Item 1A
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Item 2 - Marshall Real Estate Amended Economic Development Grant Agreement. Marshall Real Estate submitted a request to amend the Economic Development agreement approved by Resolution 2007-89. A chronology of the terms and events is included in the Agency report (attached hereto). In the past, the Board has
considered requests to amend econonmic development agreements based upon the
economic downturn in order to provide flexibility for those projects affected, and to
promote a business friendly environment. Based upon its review, the Agency recommends approval of Marshall Real Estate's request to amend the agreement. Here, the Agency requests that the Board instruct the Office of the County Attorney
to draft an amendment to the agreement extending the term, recalculating the grant
amount in accordance with Ordinance 2014-30 and waiving any applicable breaches.
Item 2
Marshall Real Estate Amended Economic Development Grant Agreement. Marshall Real Estate submitted a request to amend the Economic Development agreement approved by Resolution 2007-89. A chronology of the terms and events is included in the Agency report (attached hereto). In the past, the Board hasconsidered requests to amend econonmic development agreements based upon the
economic downturn in order to provide flexibility for those projects affected, and to
promote a business friendly environment. Based upon its review, the Agency recommends approval of Marshall Real Estate's request to amend the agreement. Here, the Agency requests that the Board instruct the Office of the County Attorney
to draft an amendment to the agreement extending the term, recalculating the grant
amount in accordance with Ordinance 2014-30 and waiving any applicable breaches.
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Item 3 - Presbyterian Retirement Communities Bonds. The Industrial Development
Authority approved on March 9, 2015 (subject to approval by the County Commission) an interlocal agreement with Orange County Health Facilities Authority (“OCHFA”) and the City of St. Petersburg Health Facilities Authority relating to OCHFA’s issuance of Revenue Bonds for the benefit of Presbyterian Retirement
Communities and its affiliates (including Wesley Manor, Inc. that operates
Westminster Woods on Julington Creek). The Authority held a public hearing on
March 9, 2015 and the County’s approval of the project that relates to improvements
within the County is required by the Internal Revenue Code. As required by law, the
County is not obligated in any way to pay debt service on these bonds. The improvements to Westminster Woods in Fruit Cove include the equipping of a new dining room, kitchen and common areas and 50 assisted living units and 75
residential living units.
Item 3
Presbyterian Retirement Communities Bonds. The Industrial DevelopmentAuthority approved on March 9, 2015 (subject to approval by the County Commission) an interlocal agreement with Orange County Health Facilities Authority (“OCHFA”) and the City of St. Petersburg Health Facilities Authority relating to OCHFA’s issuance of Revenue Bonds for the benefit of Presbyterian Retirement
Communities and its affiliates (including Wesley Manor, Inc. that operates
Westminster Woods on Julington Creek). The Authority held a public hearing on
March 9, 2015 and the County’s approval of the project that relates to improvements
within the County is required by the Internal Revenue Code. As required by law, the
County is not obligated in any way to pay debt service on these bonds. The improvements to Westminster Woods in Fruit Cove include the equipping of a new dining room, kitchen and common areas and 50 assisted living units and 75
residential living units.
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Item 4 - City of Jacksonville, Florida Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (YMCA of Florida’s First Coast Project). The Young Men’s Christian Association of Florida’s First Coast, Inc. (the “YMCA”), a Florida non-profit corporation, has requested that the City of Jacksonville, Florida (the “City”) issue its Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (YMCA of Florida’s First Coast Project), in one or more series, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $40,400,000 (the “Bonds”) to provide funds to (a) refund the outstanding Jacksonville Economic Development Commission Industrial
Development Revenue Refunding Bond (YMCA of Florida’s First Coast Project), Series
2011, which was used to refinance the acquisition, construction, renovation,
expansion, improvement and equipping of certain social service centers of the YMCA located in St. Johns County, as well as other similar centers in the City, Baker County, Clay County and Nassau County, Florida, and (b) finance a new capital project for the YMCA located in the City. The Resolution authorizes the County to
enter into an interlocal agreement with the City (the “Interlocal Agreement”) to allow
the City to issue the Bonds as required by state law and approves the issuance of the
Bonds by the City as required by federal tax law. A similar resolution was adopted
by the County and interlocal agreement signed in connection with said Series 2011 Bond. The County will not be required to pay any portion of the Bonds and the Bonds will not affect or impact the County’s ability to incur County debt.
Item 4
City of Jacksonville, Florida Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (YMCA of Florida’s First Coast Project). The Young Men’s Christian Association of Florida’s First Coast, Inc. (the “YMCA”), a Florida non-profit corporation, has requested that the City of Jacksonville, Florida (the “City”) issue its Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (YMCA of Florida’s First Coast Project), in one or more series, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $40,400,000 (the “Bonds”) to provide funds to (a) refund the outstanding Jacksonville Economic Development Commission IndustrialDevelopment Revenue Refunding Bond (YMCA of Florida’s First Coast Project), Series
2011, which was used to refinance the acquisition, construction, renovation,
expansion, improvement and equipping of certain social service centers of the YMCA located in St. Johns County, as well as other similar centers in the City, Baker County, Clay County and Nassau County, Florida, and (b) finance a new capital project for the YMCA located in the City. The Resolution authorizes the County to
enter into an interlocal agreement with the City (the “Interlocal Agreement”) to allow
the City to issue the Bonds as required by state law and approves the issuance of the
Bonds by the City as required by federal tax law. A similar resolution was adopted
by the County and interlocal agreement signed in connection with said Series 2011 Bond. The County will not be required to pay any portion of the Bonds and the Bonds will not affect or impact the County’s ability to incur County debt.
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Item 5 - Public Hearing * REZ 2014-13 Sherman Rezoning. This is a request to rezone property located at 7573 A1A South from Commercial Highway Tourist to Residential, Single-Family (RS-2). Staff supports the request based on consistency
with the Future Land Use Map designation of Residential - A (Coastal) and compatibility with the Use of surrounding properties. The Planning and Zoning Agency recommended approval by a vote of 6/0 at their March 5, 2015 meeting.
Item 5
Public Hearing * REZ 2014-13 Sherman Rezoning. This is a request to rezone property located at 7573 A1A South from Commercial Highway Tourist to Residential, Single-Family (RS-2). Staff supports the request based on consistencywith the Future Land Use Map designation of Residential - A (Coastal) and compatibility with the Use of surrounding properties. The Planning and Zoning Agency recommended approval by a vote of 6/0 at their March 5, 2015 meeting.
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Item 6 - Public Hearing * REZ 2014-10 South Holmes RV/Boat and Self-Storage. This is a public hearing for Rezoning 2014-10, known as South Holmes RV/Boat and Self-Storage, in order to rezone the property located at 430 South Holmes Boulevard from Open Rural (OR) and Residential Single Family 3 (RS-3) to Industrial Warehouse (IW).
Staff recommends approval of the request based on the proposal's consistency with the Future Land Use designation of Mixed Use and development trends in the area.
The Planning and Zoning Agency heard the item on March 5, 2015 and
recommended approval of the rezoning.
Item 6
Public Hearing * REZ 2014-10 South Holmes RV/Boat and Self-Storage. This is a public hearing for Rezoning 2014-10, known as South Holmes RV/Boat and Self-Storage, in order to rezone the property located at 430 South Holmes Boulevard from Open Rural (OR) and Residential Single Family 3 (RS-3) to Industrial Warehouse (IW).Staff recommends approval of the request based on the proposal's consistency with the Future Land Use designation of Mixed Use and development trends in the area.
The Planning and Zoning Agency heard the item on March 5, 2015 and
recommended approval of the rezoning.
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Item 7 - Public Hearing * MAJMOD 2014-14 San Savino. This is a public hearing for MAJMOD 2014-14, known as San Savino, in order to reduce the front yard setback from twenty-five (25) feet to twenty (20) feet for the following 17 Lots: Block 195 Lots 1-11 and Block 200 Lots 21, 22, 24, 26, 27, and 28 in Unit 7 of the St. Augustine Shores Planned Unit Development (PUD).Staff recommends approval of the request
based on the proposal's consistency with the Future Land Use designation of Residential C and compatibility with surrounding properties. The Planning and Zoning Agency heard the item on February 19, 2015 and recommended approval 7-0. Please refer to the attached staff report for a additional information.
Item 7
Public Hearing * MAJMOD 2014-14 San Savino. This is a public hearing for MAJMOD 2014-14, known as San Savino, in order to reduce the front yard setback from twenty-five (25) feet to twenty (20) feet for the following 17 Lots: Block 195 Lots 1-11 and Block 200 Lots 21, 22, 24, 26, 27, and 28 in Unit 7 of the St. Augustine Shores Planned Unit Development (PUD).Staff recommends approval of the requestbased on the proposal's consistency with the Future Land Use designation of Residential C and compatibility with surrounding properties. The Planning and Zoning Agency heard the item on February 19, 2015 and recommended approval 7-0. Please refer to the attached staff report for a additional information.
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Items 8 & 9 - 8. Public Hearing * COMPAMD 2014-03 Oxford Estates. This is an adoption hearing
for Comprehensive Plan Amendment, 2014-03, known as Oxford Estates, to modify the Future Land Use Map from Rural Silviculture to Residential-B for approximately 89 acres located on the east side of Longleaf Pine Parkway across from Oxford Estates Way. The Planning and Zoning agency recommend approval of the amendment by a 6-0 vote at the February 19, 2015 PZA meeting. Please refer to the
attached Staff Report for additional details.
District 1
9. Public Hearing * MAJMOD 2014-08 Oxford Estates. Major Modification to the Oxford Estates Planned Unit Development to add 109 acres of land and 188 singlefamily units. The project is located on both sides of Longleaf Pine Parkway near Oxford Estates Way. The Planning and Zoning Agency recommended approval of the application by a 6-0 vote at the February 19, 2015 PZA meeting. Please refer to the staff report for additional details.
Items 8 & 9
8. Public Hearing * COMPAMD 2014-03 Oxford Estates. This is an adoption hearingfor Comprehensive Plan Amendment, 2014-03, known as Oxford Estates, to modify the Future Land Use Map from Rural Silviculture to Residential-B for approximately 89 acres located on the east side of Longleaf Pine Parkway across from Oxford Estates Way. The Planning and Zoning agency recommend approval of the amendment by a 6-0 vote at the February 19, 2015 PZA meeting. Please refer to the
attached Staff Report for additional details.
District 1
9. Public Hearing * MAJMOD 2014-08 Oxford Estates. Major Modification to the Oxford Estates Planned Unit Development to add 109 acres of land and 188 singlefamily units. The project is located on both sides of Longleaf Pine Parkway near Oxford Estates Way. The Planning and Zoning Agency recommended approval of the application by a 6-0 vote at the February 19, 2015 PZA meeting. Please refer to the staff report for additional details.
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Item 10 - Public Hearing * PUD 2014-14 Supportive Housing Initiative. This is a request to rezone 13.5 acres of property located along the south side of SR 207 just south of Wildwood Drive from Commercial General (CG) and Open Rural (OR) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) to allow a supportive housing facility. The Supportive Housing Initiative is a cooperative effort between Home Again St. Johns, Salvation Army and
St. Francis House to provide housing and services to the homeless individuals,
families and others who may need the services. The PUD provides for 100 multifamily dwelling units and 12,400 square feet of administrative, support and service areas, which may include kitchen, cafeteria, offices, meeting rooms temporary housing, food pantry, and medical and social service areas. Please see staff report
for additional information.
Item 10
Public Hearing * PUD 2014-14 Supportive Housing Initiative. This is a request to rezone 13.5 acres of property located along the south side of SR 207 just south of Wildwood Drive from Commercial General (CG) and Open Rural (OR) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) to allow a supportive housing facility. The Supportive Housing Initiative is a cooperative effort between Home Again St. Johns, Salvation Army andSt. Francis House to provide housing and services to the homeless individuals,
families and others who may need the services. The PUD provides for 100 multifamily dwelling units and 12,400 square feet of administrative, support and service areas, which may include kitchen, cafeteria, offices, meeting rooms temporary housing, food pantry, and medical and social service areas. Please see staff report
for additional information.
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Item 13 - Public Hearing * Twin Creeks/Heartwood Litigation Settlements. Litigation settlements for three pending litigation related matters, as follows: FLWAC Case No. APP-14-004, Heartwood 23, LLC v St. Johns County and South Jacksonville Properties, LLC; Circuit Court, Seventh Judicial District, Case No. CA14-0255,
Heartwood 23, LLC v St. Johns County and South Jacksonville Properties, LLC; and Section 70.51 dispute resolution matter.
Item 13
Public Hearing * Twin Creeks/Heartwood Litigation Settlements. Litigation settlements for three pending litigation related matters, as follows: FLWAC Case No. APP-14-004, Heartwood 23, LLC v St. Johns County and South Jacksonville Properties, LLC; Circuit Court, Seventh Judicial District, Case No. CA14-0255,Heartwood 23, LLC v St. Johns County and South Jacksonville Properties, LLC; and Section 70.51 dispute resolution matter.
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Item 11 - Public Hearing * Land Development Code Amendments - Administrative
Requirements section of the South Anastasia, Mid-Anastasia, North Coastal, and Vilano Beach Town Center Overlays and Overlay Boards. Proposal of Bylaws for the affected Overlay Design Review Boards.. The Board of County
Commissioners directed staff to examine appointed citizen boards, the enabling
legislation, and current bylaws for the boards. This Office, in conjunction with Board
of County Commissioners administrative staff, and Support Staff for the appointed boards have proposed amendments to the Land Development Code addressing the administrative procedures and membership requirements of the Design Review
Boards for the South Anastasia, Mid-Anastasia, North Coastal, and Vilano Beach Town Center Overlays. Additionally, as required by the proposed amendments, Staff have proposed drafts of Bylaws, to be adopted by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners, that would govern the membership requirements and operating
procedures of the boards. No Final Action is needed. Staff seeks further direction from the Board on whether to proceed and implement the suggested changes.
Item 11
Public Hearing * Land Development Code Amendments - AdministrativeRequirements section of the South Anastasia, Mid-Anastasia, North Coastal, and Vilano Beach Town Center Overlays and Overlay Boards. Proposal of Bylaws for the affected Overlay Design Review Boards.. The Board of County
Commissioners directed staff to examine appointed citizen boards, the enabling
legislation, and current bylaws for the boards. This Office, in conjunction with Board
of County Commissioners administrative staff, and Support Staff for the appointed boards have proposed amendments to the Land Development Code addressing the administrative procedures and membership requirements of the Design Review
Boards for the South Anastasia, Mid-Anastasia, North Coastal, and Vilano Beach Town Center Overlays. Additionally, as required by the proposed amendments, Staff have proposed drafts of Bylaws, to be adopted by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners, that would govern the membership requirements and operating
procedures of the boards. No Final Action is needed. Staff seeks further direction from the Board on whether to proceed and implement the suggested changes.
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Item 12 - Consider appointments to the Adjustment & Appeals Board. Currently there are four vacancies on the Contractors Board of Adjustment and Appeals due to expired
terms. Qualifications require applicants with knowledge and/or experience in technical codes fields and those from the general public. Members are required to be a registered voter in St. Johns County. Please find attached for your review and consideration a recommendation from the Adjustment & Appeals Board and six
applications for your consideration (David Caputo – Dist. 1, Jeffrey Hulsberg – Dist.
1, Thomas Baker – Dist. 4, Justin Beebe – Dist. 2, Glenn Brown – Dist. 3, and Kyle Christopher Jacobs – Dist. 1).
Item 12
Consider appointments to the Adjustment & Appeals Board. Currently there are four vacancies on the Contractors Board of Adjustment and Appeals due to expiredterms. Qualifications require applicants with knowledge and/or experience in technical codes fields and those from the general public. Members are required to be a registered voter in St. Johns County. Please find attached for your review and consideration a recommendation from the Adjustment & Appeals Board and six
applications for your consideration (David Caputo – Dist. 1, Jeffrey Hulsberg – Dist.
1, Thomas Baker – Dist. 4, Justin Beebe – Dist. 2, Glenn Brown – Dist. 3, and Kyle Christopher Jacobs – Dist. 1).
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Item 14 - Public Hearing * Land Development Code Amendments - Road Right-of-Way reservation changes. Proposed changes to Land Development Code Sub-Section 6.04.06.H Right-of-Way Protection and Acquisition in order to more closely conform with Florida Law and the Comprehensive Plan. This change permits the County to reserve future right-of-way from Development in exchange other incentives or
considerations. This change would permit dedication of right-of-way in exchange for
Impact Fees as is current practice, but also allow for other incentives.
Item 14
Public Hearing * Land Development Code Amendments - Road Right-of-Way reservation changes. Proposed changes to Land Development Code Sub-Section 6.04.06.H Right-of-Way Protection and Acquisition in order to more closely conform with Florida Law and the Comprehensive Plan. This change permits the County to reserve future right-of-way from Development in exchange other incentives orconsiderations. This change would permit dedication of right-of-way in exchange for
Impact Fees as is current practice, but also allow for other incentives.
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