April 18, 2017 Board of County Commissioners
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Item 1 - Circuit 7 Community Alliance Presentation. The Circuit 7 Community Alliance is
collaborative group of community partners that includes state and local agencies as
well as private and non-profit groups from Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns, and Volusia
counties. The Alliance is a legislatively-mandated initiative that helps to promote
strategic planning, partnerships, generates referrals, and assists in implementing
best practices to benefit the residents of the four-county circuit. The presentation will
provide information regarding the purpose of the Alliance and its value to the citizens
of St. Johns County.
Item 1
Circuit 7 Community Alliance Presentation. The Circuit 7 Community Alliance iscollaborative group of community partners that includes state and local agencies as
well as private and non-profit groups from Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns, and Volusia
counties. The Alliance is a legislatively-mandated initiative that helps to promote
strategic planning, partnerships, generates referrals, and assists in implementing
best practices to benefit the residents of the four-county circuit. The presentation will
provide information regarding the purpose of the Alliance and its value to the citizens
of St. Johns County.
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Item 2 - Project Boilermaker Economic Development Incentive Request. The St. Johns
County Economic Development Public Agency (Public Agency) has received an
application from Project Boilermaker (Applicant), for economic development
incentives to consider relocating their headquarters. The Applicant is reviewing
potential sites to construct a building, which could serve as its new corporate
headquarters in St. Johns County. Project details are provided in the Public Agency
Report as back-up for this item.
Item 2
Project Boilermaker Economic Development Incentive Request. The St. JohnsCounty Economic Development Public Agency (Public Agency) has received an
application from Project Boilermaker (Applicant), for economic development
incentives to consider relocating their headquarters. The Applicant is reviewing
potential sites to construct a building, which could serve as its new corporate
headquarters in St. Johns County. Project details are provided in the Public Agency
Report as back-up for this item.
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Items 3 & 4 - 3. Public Hearing * DRIMOD 2016-02 Rivertown. DRIMOD 2016-02 Rivertown, a
Request to modify the existing development order to relocate school sites; specify
locations of 5 roundabouts on State Road 13; show the locations of 5 additional
private docks and differentiate which of the total proposed docks are private shared
docks, private residence docks, and private community docks; modify the conversion
table to increase the possible number of residential units within the limits
established by statutes; and update time periods based on state statutory
extensions. The RiverTown DRI and PUD is located off State Road 13 N and Longleaf
Pine Parkway, and also partially abuts Greenbriar Road. The Planning and Zoning
Agency will hear this item on April 6th. Staff will report its discussion and
recommendation at the Board's hearing.
4. Public Hearing * MAJMOD 2016-14 Rivertown. MAJMOD 2016-14, A request for
a Major Modification to the RiverTown PUD to add Boat & RV Storage,
Welcome/Information Centers, 5 private docks, extend phasing pursuant to
Legislative extensions, revising school site locations, and revise the existing Unified
Sign Plan. The RiverTown DRI and PUD is located off State Road 13N and Longleaf
Pine Parkway, and also partially abuts Greenbriar Road. The Planning and Zoning
Agency is hearing this item on April 6th. Staff will report on that discussion and
their recommendation at the Board's hearing.
Items 3 & 4
3. Public Hearing * DRIMOD 2016-02 Rivertown. DRIMOD 2016-02 Rivertown, aRequest to modify the existing development order to relocate school sites; specify
locations of 5 roundabouts on State Road 13; show the locations of 5 additional
private docks and differentiate which of the total proposed docks are private shared
docks, private residence docks, and private community docks; modify the conversion
table to increase the possible number of residential units within the limits
established by statutes; and update time periods based on state statutory
extensions. The RiverTown DRI and PUD is located off State Road 13 N and Longleaf
Pine Parkway, and also partially abuts Greenbriar Road. The Planning and Zoning
Agency will hear this item on April 6th. Staff will report its discussion and
recommendation at the Board's hearing.
4. Public Hearing * MAJMOD 2016-14 Rivertown. MAJMOD 2016-14, A request for
a Major Modification to the RiverTown PUD to add Boat & RV Storage,
Welcome/Information Centers, 5 private docks, extend phasing pursuant to
Legislative extensions, revising school site locations, and revise the existing Unified
Sign Plan. The RiverTown DRI and PUD is located off State Road 13N and Longleaf
Pine Parkway, and also partially abuts Greenbriar Road. The Planning and Zoning
Agency is hearing this item on April 6th. Staff will report on that discussion and
their recommendation at the Board's hearing.
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Item 5 - Public Hearing * REZ 2016-16 Norquist Property. Request to rezone
approximately .34 acres from Commercial, Neighborhood (CN) to Residential,
Manufactured/Mobile Home or Single Family (RMH(S)) to allow for the construction
of a single family home, specifically located at 5900 Costanero Road.
Item 5
Public Hearing * REZ 2016-16 Norquist Property. Request to rezoneapproximately .34 acres from Commercial, Neighborhood (CN) to Residential,
Manufactured/Mobile Home or Single Family (RMH(S)) to allow for the construction
of a single family home, specifically located at 5900 Costanero Road.
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Items 6 & 7 - 6. Public Hearing * NZVAR 2016-12 Seaside Plaza. This is a request for a Non-
Zoning Variance to LDC Section 3.08.07.A.2 limiting ground signs to 12 feet in height
to allow a 17 foot 2 inch tall ground sign; to LDC Section 3.08.07.B.1 limiting ground
signs to a maximum Advertising Display Area of 32 square feet to allow an
Advertising Display Area of up to 68 square feet; and LDC Section 3.08.07.B.3
requiring external illumination to allow for internal illumination in the Mid-Anastasia
Overlay District. The Mid-Anastasia Design Review Board (MADRB) recommended
approval with conditions of the recommended approval of the requested non-zoning
variance to the Overlay standards at their meeting on March 9, 2017. This
application is companion to MADRB 2016-12, which are to be heard concurrently.
7. Public Hearing * MADRB 2016-12 Seaside Plaza Signage. This is a request for
design approval for a new 17 feet 2 inch tall internally illuminated monument sign
with an Advertising Display Area of 68 square feet. The Mid-Anastasia Design Review
Board (MADRB) recommended approval with conditions of the requested design
approval at their meeting on March 9, 2017. This application is companion to NZVAR
2016-12, which is to be heard concurrently.
Items 6 & 7
6. Public Hearing * NZVAR 2016-12 Seaside Plaza. This is a request for a Non-Zoning Variance to LDC Section 3.08.07.A.2 limiting ground signs to 12 feet in height
to allow a 17 foot 2 inch tall ground sign; to LDC Section 3.08.07.B.1 limiting ground
signs to a maximum Advertising Display Area of 32 square feet to allow an
Advertising Display Area of up to 68 square feet; and LDC Section 3.08.07.B.3
requiring external illumination to allow for internal illumination in the Mid-Anastasia
Overlay District. The Mid-Anastasia Design Review Board (MADRB) recommended
approval with conditions of the recommended approval of the requested non-zoning
variance to the Overlay standards at their meeting on March 9, 2017. This
application is companion to MADRB 2016-12, which are to be heard concurrently.
7. Public Hearing * MADRB 2016-12 Seaside Plaza Signage. This is a request for
design approval for a new 17 feet 2 inch tall internally illuminated monument sign
with an Advertising Display Area of 68 square feet. The Mid-Anastasia Design Review
Board (MADRB) recommended approval with conditions of the requested design
approval at their meeting on March 9, 2017. This application is companion to NZVAR
2016-12, which is to be heard concurrently.
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Items 8 & 9 - 8. Public Hearing * ARCCC2017-05 Landrum Lane Pump Station. This is a request
for design approval of a pump station building located at 324 Landrum Lane. The
Palm Valley Architectural Review Committee recommended approval of the request
with a vote of 4-0 on March 20th, 2017. This item is companion to NZVAR 2017-04,
which will be heard concurrently. Please refer to the attached Staff Report for
additional details.
9. Public Hearing * NZVAR 2017-04 Landrum Lane Pump Station. This is a request
for a Non-Zoning Variance to LDC, Section 3.06.05.A.5 to reduce the required rear
yard setback from 30 feet to 7 feet, and to LDC, Section 3.06.06.A.3 to reduce the
required rear buffer from 10 feet to 7 feet, to allow for the construction of a
replacement building to store stormwater pumping equipment in the Palm Valley
Overlay District. The Palm Valley Architectural Review Committee (ARC)
recommended approval of the requested Non-Zoning Variance at the March 20, 2017
hearing with a vote of 4-0. This application is companion to ARCCC 2017-05, which
are to be heard concurrently.
Items 8 & 9
8. Public Hearing * ARCCC2017-05 Landrum Lane Pump Station. This is a requestfor design approval of a pump station building located at 324 Landrum Lane. The
Palm Valley Architectural Review Committee recommended approval of the request
with a vote of 4-0 on March 20th, 2017. This item is companion to NZVAR 2017-04,
which will be heard concurrently. Please refer to the attached Staff Report for
additional details.
9. Public Hearing * NZVAR 2017-04 Landrum Lane Pump Station. This is a request
for a Non-Zoning Variance to LDC, Section 3.06.05.A.5 to reduce the required rear
yard setback from 30 feet to 7 feet, and to LDC, Section 3.06.06.A.3 to reduce the
required rear buffer from 10 feet to 7 feet, to allow for the construction of a
replacement building to store stormwater pumping equipment in the Palm Valley
Overlay District. The Palm Valley Architectural Review Committee (ARC)
recommended approval of the requested Non-Zoning Variance at the March 20, 2017
hearing with a vote of 4-0. This application is companion to ARCCC 2017-05, which
are to be heard concurrently.
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Items 10 - 12 - 10. Public Hearing * REZ 2017-02 Veritas Classical School. Request to rezone
approximately 4.17 acres from Residential, Single-Family (RS-3) to Commercial,
General (CG), specifically located at 555 State Road 16.
11. Public Hearing * SUPMAJ 2017-03 Veritas Classical School. Request for a
Special Use Permit to allow for Private School in Commercial, General (CG) zoning
pursuant to LDC, Section 2.03.17, specifically located at 555 State Road 16.
12. Public Hearing * ZVAR 2017-01 Veritas Classical School. Request for a Zoning
Variance from Section 2.03.17.C of the Land Development Code to allow for the
establishment of a private school within 1,000 feet of an established vendor of
alcoholic beverages, specifically at 555 State Road 16.
Items 10 - 12
10. Public Hearing * REZ 2017-02 Veritas Classical School. Request to rezoneapproximately 4.17 acres from Residential, Single-Family (RS-3) to Commercial,
General (CG), specifically located at 555 State Road 16.
11. Public Hearing * SUPMAJ 2017-03 Veritas Classical School. Request for a
Special Use Permit to allow for Private School in Commercial, General (CG) zoning
pursuant to LDC, Section 2.03.17, specifically located at 555 State Road 16.
12. Public Hearing * ZVAR 2017-01 Veritas Classical School. Request for a Zoning
Variance from Section 2.03.17.C of the Land Development Code to allow for the
establishment of a private school within 1,000 feet of an established vendor of
alcoholic beverages, specifically at 555 State Road 16.
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Item 13 - Public Hearing * VACROA 2015-12 - A Public Hearing to vacate a portion of Oak
Street (Schreck). The applicant requests the vacation of an unopened, unimproved
portion of Oak Street within the North Beach Subdivision, lying between Lots 1 and
2, Block 15, and Lots 15 and 16, Block 14. Based on staff's review, traffic patterns
will not be negatively impacted, and no party will be unreasonably affected by the
requested vacation.
Item 13
Public Hearing * VACROA 2015-12 - A Public Hearing to vacate a portion of OakStreet (Schreck). The applicant requests the vacation of an unopened, unimproved
portion of Oak Street within the North Beach Subdivision, lying between Lots 1 and
2, Block 15, and Lots 15 and 16, Block 14. Based on staff's review, traffic patterns
will not be negatively impacted, and no party will be unreasonably affected by the
requested vacation.
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Item 14 - Public Hearing * VACROA 2016-05 - A Public Hearing to vacate Park Place in
Vermont Heights subdivision. The applicant requests the vacation of the
unopened, unimproved right-of-way of Park Pace which is located between the
opened right-of-way of Seventh Street and the unopened right-of-way of Sixth Street
located within the Vermont Heights subdivision. Based on staff's review thus far,
traffic patterns will not be negatively impacted, and no party will be unreasonably
affected by the requested vacation. Staff anticipates we will have no objections to the
request.
Item 14
Public Hearing * VACROA 2016-05 - A Public Hearing to vacate Park Place inVermont Heights subdivision. The applicant requests the vacation of the
unopened, unimproved right-of-way of Park Pace which is located between the
opened right-of-way of Seventh Street and the unopened right-of-way of Sixth Street
located within the Vermont Heights subdivision. Based on staff's review thus far,
traffic patterns will not be negatively impacted, and no party will be unreasonably
affected by the requested vacation. Staff anticipates we will have no objections to the
request.
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Item 15 - Public Hearing * First Reading of Ordinance Relating to the Safe Operation of
Small Unmanned Aircraft. At its February 21, 2017 regular meeting, the Board of
County Commissioners authorized the Office of the County Attorney to draft an
ordinance providing for limited regulation of the operation of small unmanned
aircraft systems, commonly referred to as "drones," within the unincorporated areas
of the County, in order to address legitimate public concerns regarding safety,
privacy, nuisance, trespass, and other property rights implicated by their operation.
This ordinance, if adopted, addresses these concerns through the appropriate
exercise of the Board's police powers in prohibiting the operation of small unmanned
aircraft (a) over individuals, open air assembly, and private property without the
individual's or owner's consent; (b) while under the influence of drugs or alcohol; (c)
that is equipped with a weapon; (d) with the intent to cause harm; (e) recklessly or
carelessly; or (f) in violation of any federal or state law. This ordinance would
authorize the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office or the Code Enforcement Division to
enforce the ordinance as a misdemeanor or by noncriminal citation. The ordinance is
expressly intended to not conflict with any applicable federal or state law or to either
prohibit or authorize any operations contrary to federal or state law.
Item 15
Public Hearing * First Reading of Ordinance Relating to the Safe Operation ofSmall Unmanned Aircraft. At its February 21, 2017 regular meeting, the Board of
County Commissioners authorized the Office of the County Attorney to draft an
ordinance providing for limited regulation of the operation of small unmanned
aircraft systems, commonly referred to as "drones," within the unincorporated areas
of the County, in order to address legitimate public concerns regarding safety,
privacy, nuisance, trespass, and other property rights implicated by their operation.
This ordinance, if adopted, addresses these concerns through the appropriate
exercise of the Board's police powers in prohibiting the operation of small unmanned
aircraft (a) over individuals, open air assembly, and private property without the
individual's or owner's consent; (b) while under the influence of drugs or alcohol; (c)
that is equipped with a weapon; (d) with the intent to cause harm; (e) recklessly or
carelessly; or (f) in violation of any federal or state law. This ordinance would
authorize the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office or the Code Enforcement Division to
enforce the ordinance as a misdemeanor or by noncriminal citation. The ordinance is
expressly intended to not conflict with any applicable federal or state law or to either
prohibit or authorize any operations contrary to federal or state law.
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Item 16 - Consider appointments to the Ponte Vedra Zoning & Adjustment Board.
Currently there are four vacancies on the Ponte Vedra Zoning and Adjustment Board.
One vacancy is due to a resignation and three are due to expired terms. Please
find attached for your review and consideration seven applications (Thomas Brad
Scott, Daniel Cook, Richard C. Brown, Jeffery A. Crammon, Megan K. McKinley,
Timothy H. Powell and Francis Stanton), along with a recommendation from the
Ponte Vedra Zoning & Adjustment Board to reappoint two prior members (Brad Scott
and Dan Cook) and appoint two new members (Timothy Powell and Megan McKinley).
Ponte Vedra Zoning District Regulations, Ordinance 2011-20, Section XII.B.2 states,
"Appointments of board members shall be for four (4) year term with a total service
limited to two (2) such terms" The suggested motions below reflect such terms.
Item 16
Consider appointments to the Ponte Vedra Zoning & Adjustment Board.Currently there are four vacancies on the Ponte Vedra Zoning and Adjustment Board.
One vacancy is due to a resignation and three are due to expired terms. Please
find attached for your review and consideration seven applications (Thomas Brad
Scott, Daniel Cook, Richard C. Brown, Jeffery A. Crammon, Megan K. McKinley,
Timothy H. Powell and Francis Stanton), along with a recommendation from the
Ponte Vedra Zoning & Adjustment Board to reappoint two prior members (Brad Scott
and Dan Cook) and appoint two new members (Timothy Powell and Megan McKinley).
Ponte Vedra Zoning District Regulations, Ordinance 2011-20, Section XII.B.2 states,
"Appointments of board members shall be for four (4) year term with a total service
limited to two (2) such terms" The suggested motions below reflect such terms.
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