June 2, 2015 Board of County Commissioners
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Proclamations - Presentation recognizing the 2015 Transportation Rodeo Winners
Proclamation proclaiming June 1-5, 2015 as Code Enforcement Week
Acceptance of Proclamation
Proclamations
Presentation recognizing the 2015 Transportation Rodeo WinnersProclamation proclaiming June 1-5, 2015 as Code Enforcement Week
Acceptance of Proclamation
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Public Comment - Public Comment
Public Comment
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Consent Agenda - Deletions to Consent Agenda
Approval of Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda
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Approval of Regular Agenda - Additions/Deletions to Regular Agenda
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Approval of Regular Agenda
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Item A1 - Motion to Adopt Resolution 2015-_____ supporting a Transportation Exception
Plan, for children and adolescents, as submitted by Flagler Hospital to the Florida
Department of Children and Families For more information, contact Jerry Cameron, Assistant County Administrator at 209-0152
Item A1
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2015-_____ supporting a Transportation ExceptionPlan, for children and adolescents, as submitted by Flagler Hospital to the Florida
Department of Children and Families For more information, contact Jerry Cameron, Assistant County Administrator at 209-0152
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Item A2 - Motion to Adopt Resolution 2015-_____ approving the terms, conditions, and
requirements of the Agreement between St. Johns County, Florida and Family
Support Services of North Florida, Inc., authorizing the County Administrator, or
designee, to execute the Agreement on behalf of the County. For more information, contact
Joy Andrews, Health and Human Services Director at 904 209-6088
Item A2
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2015-_____ approving the terms, conditions, andrequirements of the Agreement between St. Johns County, Florida and Family
Support Services of North Florida, Inc., authorizing the County Administrator, or
designee, to execute the Agreement on behalf of the County. For more information, contact
Joy Andrews, Health and Human Services Director at 904 209-6088
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Item 1 - Ansbacher Law, P.A Economic Development Incentive Application. The St.
Johns County Economic Development Agency (Agency) has received an application
from Ansbacher Law (Applicant) requesting economic development incentives to
construct a 10,800 square foot office building to serve as its new St. Augustine law
office. If approved, the proposed new office is anticipated to be constructed at 1650
US1 South within the City of St. Augustine. The company proposes to hire 10-13 new
employees in St. Johns County at an average wage of $60,385 within the first two
years, and possibly consider relocation of the headquarters from Jacksonville to St.
Augustine. The total estimated value of the incentive is $24,363, with an estimated
annual payout of $12,181.
Item 1
Ansbacher Law, P.A Economic Development Incentive Application. The St.Johns County Economic Development Agency (Agency) has received an application
from Ansbacher Law (Applicant) requesting economic development incentives to
construct a 10,800 square foot office building to serve as its new St. Augustine law
office. If approved, the proposed new office is anticipated to be constructed at 1650
US1 South within the City of St. Augustine. The company proposes to hire 10-13 new
employees in St. Johns County at an average wage of $60,385 within the first two
years, and possibly consider relocation of the headquarters from Jacksonville to St.
Augustine. The total estimated value of the incentive is $24,363, with an estimated
annual payout of $12,181.
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Item 2 - Public Hearing * LMA 2015-01 Historic Landmark Designation for Hartley's
Store. St. Johns County Land Development Code Sec. 3.01.03 applies county-wide
and establishes procedures for application to and review by the Cultural Resources
Review Board and the BCC for properties seeking a County Landmark designation.
This historic designation contributes to stimulating business investment for
commercial projects, and higher property value retention for residential
neighborhoods. The current application submitted on March 5, 2015 and was
presented to the Cultural Resources Review Board in a public hearing on May 4,
2015. The Cultural Resources Review Board voted unanimously to recommend St. Johns County Historic Landmark designation for the “Hartley’s Store,” to the Board of County Commissioners.
Item 2
Public Hearing * LMA 2015-01 Historic Landmark Designation for Hartley'sStore. St. Johns County Land Development Code Sec. 3.01.03 applies county-wide
and establishes procedures for application to and review by the Cultural Resources
Review Board and the BCC for properties seeking a County Landmark designation.
This historic designation contributes to stimulating business investment for
commercial projects, and higher property value retention for residential
neighborhoods. The current application submitted on March 5, 2015 and was
presented to the Cultural Resources Review Board in a public hearing on May 4,
2015. The Cultural Resources Review Board voted unanimously to recommend St. Johns County Historic Landmark designation for the “Hartley’s Store,” to the Board of County Commissioners.
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Item 3 - Public Hearing * MAJMOD 2014-18 Grafft's Landing. This is a public hearing for
MAJMOD 2014-18, known as Grafft's Landing, a request to extend the PUD phasing
by five (5) years. Staff recommends approval of the request based on the proposal's
consistency with the Future Land Use designation of Mixed-Use, and compatibility
with surrounding properties. Please refer to the Staff Report for additional details.
The Planning and Zoning Agency heard this item on May 7, 2015 and recommended
approval on a vote of 7-0.
Item 3
Public Hearing * MAJMOD 2014-18 Grafft's Landing. This is a public hearing forMAJMOD 2014-18, known as Grafft's Landing, a request to extend the PUD phasing
by five (5) years. Staff recommends approval of the request based on the proposal's
consistency with the Future Land Use designation of Mixed-Use, and compatibility
with surrounding properties. Please refer to the Staff Report for additional details.
The Planning and Zoning Agency heard this item on May 7, 2015 and recommended
approval on a vote of 7-0.
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Item 5 - Public Hearing * Nine Mile Gang Development Agreement Termination
(DEVAGRMOD 2013-03). The Nine Mile Gang Development Agreement (DEVAGREE
2009-03) was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on July 20, 2010 to
demonstrate financial feasibility for public infrastructure for the Nine Mile Gang
Comprehensive Plan Amendments (CPA). The request seeks to terminate the
Agreement based on the results of the recent Application for Concurrency
Determination (CONMAJ 2014-19) for the revised plan of development (Bannon
Lakes PUD), consisting of 849 single family units, 150 multi-family units, 105,000
sq. ft. of retail space and 15,000 sq. ft. of office space. The Development Agreement is
proposed to be replaced by a Proportionate Fair Share Agreement (PFS AGREE 2015-
01) to mitigate transportation impacts, a School Concurrency Proportionate Share
Mitigation Agreement to mitigate school impacts, and a separate Utility Agreement to
address the utility infrastructure needs. Two public hearings are required to modify
or terminate a Development Agreement. This is the first of two required public
hearings. The second public hearing is scheduled for June 16, 2015.
Item 5
Public Hearing * Nine Mile Gang Development Agreement Termination(DEVAGRMOD 2013-03). The Nine Mile Gang Development Agreement (DEVAGREE
2009-03) was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on July 20, 2010 to
demonstrate financial feasibility for public infrastructure for the Nine Mile Gang
Comprehensive Plan Amendments (CPA). The request seeks to terminate the
Agreement based on the results of the recent Application for Concurrency
Determination (CONMAJ 2014-19) for the revised plan of development (Bannon
Lakes PUD), consisting of 849 single family units, 150 multi-family units, 105,000
sq. ft. of retail space and 15,000 sq. ft. of office space. The Development Agreement is
proposed to be replaced by a Proportionate Fair Share Agreement (PFS AGREE 2015-
01) to mitigate transportation impacts, a School Concurrency Proportionate Share
Mitigation Agreement to mitigate school impacts, and a separate Utility Agreement to
address the utility infrastructure needs. Two public hearings are required to modify
or terminate a Development Agreement. This is the first of two required public
hearings. The second public hearing is scheduled for June 16, 2015.
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Item 6 - Public Hearing * CPA (SS) 2015-01 T's Learning Center. This is a request to
amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map from Rural/Silviculture (R/S)
to Intensive Commercial (IC) for approximately 2.37 acres of land located at 11300
US 1 North. The subject property is vacant and zoned Commercial Intensive (CI).
The applicant is requesting the amendment to bring the Future Land Use Map into
conformity with the zoning. The IC Future Land Use Map designation is consistent
with the CI zoning. The CI zoning allows highway commercial and high intensity
commercial uses with large offices, institutional and tourist-oriented uses and at this
time, the applicant is proposing a 13,000 square foot day care center and 12,000
square feet of retail commercial. The Planning and Zoning Agency recommended
approval with a 7-0 vote at its April 16, 2015 meeting.
Item 6
Public Hearing * CPA (SS) 2015-01 T's Learning Center. This is a request toamend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map from Rural/Silviculture (R/S)
to Intensive Commercial (IC) for approximately 2.37 acres of land located at 11300
US 1 North. The subject property is vacant and zoned Commercial Intensive (CI).
The applicant is requesting the amendment to bring the Future Land Use Map into
conformity with the zoning. The IC Future Land Use Map designation is consistent
with the CI zoning. The CI zoning allows highway commercial and high intensity
commercial uses with large offices, institutional and tourist-oriented uses and at this
time, the applicant is proposing a 13,000 square foot day care center and 12,000
square feet of retail commercial. The Planning and Zoning Agency recommended
approval with a 7-0 vote at its April 16, 2015 meeting.
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Item 7 - Public Hearing * PUD 2014-15 Lakes at Mill Creek Plantation. This is a request
to rezone 39.99 acres from Open Rural (OR) to Planned Unit Development to allow a
maximum of seventy-three (73) single-family residential dwelling units. The property
is located west of Longleaf Pine Parkway and east of Rubicon Drive on the north side
of Greenbriar Rd. The Planning and Zoning Agency recommended approval of PUD
2014-15 by a unanimous vote of 7-0 at the May 7, 2015 meeting.
Item 7
Public Hearing * PUD 2014-15 Lakes at Mill Creek Plantation. This is a requestto rezone 39.99 acres from Open Rural (OR) to Planned Unit Development to allow a
maximum of seventy-three (73) single-family residential dwelling units. The property
is located west of Longleaf Pine Parkway and east of Rubicon Drive on the north side
of Greenbriar Rd. The Planning and Zoning Agency recommended approval of PUD
2014-15 by a unanimous vote of 7-0 at the May 7, 2015 meeting.
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Item 8 - Public Hearing * PUD 2014-12 Lakes at Ponte Vedra. This is a request to rezone
22.52 acres from Open Rural (OR) to Planned Unit Development to allow a maximum
of sixty-eight (68) single-family residential dwelling units. The property is located
north of Linkside Circle and southwest of Marsh Cove Drive. The Planning and
Zoning Agency recommended approval of PUD 2014-12 by a vote of 6-1 at the April
16, 2015 meeting.
Item 8
Public Hearing * PUD 2014-12 Lakes at Ponte Vedra. This is a request to rezone22.52 acres from Open Rural (OR) to Planned Unit Development to allow a maximum
of sixty-eight (68) single-family residential dwelling units. The property is located
north of Linkside Circle and southwest of Marsh Cove Drive. The Planning and
Zoning Agency recommended approval of PUD 2014-12 by a vote of 6-1 at the April
16, 2015 meeting.
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Item 9 - First reading of proposed Towing Ordinance. The proposed ordinance updates
certain outdated provisions of the County's current towing ordinance, bringing it in
line with the requirements of the Florida Administrative Code. The proposed second
reading and enactment of proposed Towing Ordinance is scheduled for the Board of
County Commissioners meeting of June 16, 2015.
Item 9
First reading of proposed Towing Ordinance. The proposed ordinance updatescertain outdated provisions of the County's current towing ordinance, bringing it in
line with the requirements of the Florida Administrative Code. The proposed second
reading and enactment of proposed Towing Ordinance is scheduled for the Board of
County Commissioners meeting of June 16, 2015.
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Item 11 - Public Hearing * VACROA 2014-02 – Beldon Court. Public Hearing regarding
vacating a portion of an easement in Moultrie Foreside subdivision. This
request is for the vacation of a portion of an easement in the rear of a lot on Belden
Court in the Moultrie Foreside subdivision. The applicant requests the vacation of a
portion of an existing drainage easement along the rear of their property. Although
the subject property is an easement, it follows the procedures outlined under road
vacations. No party will be unreasonably affected by the requested vacation, and
staff has no objections to the request. Please see Staff Report for additional details.
Item 11
Public Hearing * VACROA 2014-02 – Beldon Court. Public Hearing regardingvacating a portion of an easement in Moultrie Foreside subdivision. This
request is for the vacation of a portion of an easement in the rear of a lot on Belden
Court in the Moultrie Foreside subdivision. The applicant requests the vacation of a
portion of an existing drainage easement along the rear of their property. Although
the subject property is an easement, it follows the procedures outlined under road
vacations. No party will be unreasonably affected by the requested vacation, and
staff has no objections to the request. Please see Staff Report for additional details.
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Item 10 (Part 1 of 3) - Time Certain 2:00 p.m. - First Reading of Proposed One-Cent Infrastructure Surtax
Ordinance. On May 19, 2015, the Board of County Commissioners ("Board") directed
the County Attorney to prepare an ordinance providing for a countywide special
election regarding levy of a 1% local government infrastructure surtax. The initial draft
is attached for first reading. In sum, the proposed ordinance provides for the following:
(1) levy of a 1% local government infrastructure surtax upon all authorized taxable
transactions occurring within the County (subject to voter approval); (2) statutory
authorization to levy the surtax; (3) a general description of projects that may be
funded by surtax revenues; (4) citizen review of public projects and surtax revenue
expenditures; (5) a call for a countywide special election on November 3, 2015, seeking
voter approval of imposing a 1% surtax; and (6) directions to the Supervisor of
Elections to insure notice of the November 3, 2015 special election. Again, this is the
first reading of the proposed draft ordinance; therefore, no formal action by the Board
is required at this time. This first reading does however provide the Board an
opportunity to gather public comment and to provide additional direction to the
County Attorney in revising the draft.
Item 10 (Part 1 of 3)
Time Certain 2:00 p.m. - First Reading of Proposed One-Cent Infrastructure SurtaxOrdinance. On May 19, 2015, the Board of County Commissioners ("Board") directed
the County Attorney to prepare an ordinance providing for a countywide special
election regarding levy of a 1% local government infrastructure surtax. The initial draft
is attached for first reading. In sum, the proposed ordinance provides for the following:
(1) levy of a 1% local government infrastructure surtax upon all authorized taxable
transactions occurring within the County (subject to voter approval); (2) statutory
authorization to levy the surtax; (3) a general description of projects that may be
funded by surtax revenues; (4) citizen review of public projects and surtax revenue
expenditures; (5) a call for a countywide special election on November 3, 2015, seeking
voter approval of imposing a 1% surtax; and (6) directions to the Supervisor of
Elections to insure notice of the November 3, 2015 special election. Again, this is the
first reading of the proposed draft ordinance; therefore, no formal action by the Board
is required at this time. This first reading does however provide the Board an
opportunity to gather public comment and to provide additional direction to the
County Attorney in revising the draft.
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Item 10 (Part 2 of 3) - Time Certain 2:00 p.m. - First Reading of Proposed One-Cent Infrastructure Surtax
Ordinance. On May 19, 2015, the Board of County Commissioners ("Board") directed
the County Attorney to prepare an ordinance providing for a countywide special
election regarding levy of a 1% local government infrastructure surtax. The initial draft
is attached for first reading. In sum, the proposed ordinance provides for the following:
(1) levy of a 1% local government infrastructure surtax upon all authorized taxable
transactions occurring within the County (subject to voter approval); (2) statutory
authorization to levy the surtax; (3) a general description of projects that may be
funded by surtax revenues; (4) citizen review of public projects and surtax revenue
expenditures; (5) a call for a countywide special election on November 3, 2015, seeking
voter approval of imposing a 1% surtax; and (6) directions to the Supervisor of
Elections to insure notice of the November 3, 2015 special election. Again, this is the
first reading of the proposed draft ordinance; therefore, no formal action by the Board
is required at this time. This first reading does however provide the Board an
opportunity to gather public comment and to provide additional direction to the
County Attorney in revising the draft.
Item 10 (Part 2 of 3)
Time Certain 2:00 p.m. - First Reading of Proposed One-Cent Infrastructure SurtaxOrdinance. On May 19, 2015, the Board of County Commissioners ("Board") directed
the County Attorney to prepare an ordinance providing for a countywide special
election regarding levy of a 1% local government infrastructure surtax. The initial draft
is attached for first reading. In sum, the proposed ordinance provides for the following:
(1) levy of a 1% local government infrastructure surtax upon all authorized taxable
transactions occurring within the County (subject to voter approval); (2) statutory
authorization to levy the surtax; (3) a general description of projects that may be
funded by surtax revenues; (4) citizen review of public projects and surtax revenue
expenditures; (5) a call for a countywide special election on November 3, 2015, seeking
voter approval of imposing a 1% surtax; and (6) directions to the Supervisor of
Elections to insure notice of the November 3, 2015 special election. Again, this is the
first reading of the proposed draft ordinance; therefore, no formal action by the Board
is required at this time. This first reading does however provide the Board an
opportunity to gather public comment and to provide additional direction to the
County Attorney in revising the draft.
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Item 10 (Part 3 of 3) - Time Certain 2:00 p.m. - First Reading of Proposed One-Cent Infrastructure Surtax
Ordinance. On May 19, 2015, the Board of County Commissioners ("Board") directed
the County Attorney to prepare an ordinance providing for a countywide special
election regarding levy of a 1% local government infrastructure surtax. The initial draft
is attached for first reading. In sum, the proposed ordinance provides for the following:
(1) levy of a 1% local government infrastructure surtax upon all authorized taxable
transactions occurring within the County (subject to voter approval); (2) statutory
authorization to levy the surtax; (3) a general description of projects that may be
funded by surtax revenues; (4) citizen review of public projects and surtax revenue
expenditures; (5) a call for a countywide special election on November 3, 2015, seeking
voter approval of imposing a 1% surtax; and (6) directions to the Supervisor of
Elections to insure notice of the November 3, 2015 special election. Again, this is the
first reading of the proposed draft ordinance; therefore, no formal action by the Board
is required at this time. This first reading does however provide the Board an
opportunity to gather public comment and to provide additional direction to the
County Attorney in revising the draft.
Item 10 (Part 3 of 3)
Time Certain 2:00 p.m. - First Reading of Proposed One-Cent Infrastructure SurtaxOrdinance. On May 19, 2015, the Board of County Commissioners ("Board") directed
the County Attorney to prepare an ordinance providing for a countywide special
election regarding levy of a 1% local government infrastructure surtax. The initial draft
is attached for first reading. In sum, the proposed ordinance provides for the following:
(1) levy of a 1% local government infrastructure surtax upon all authorized taxable
transactions occurring within the County (subject to voter approval); (2) statutory
authorization to levy the surtax; (3) a general description of projects that may be
funded by surtax revenues; (4) citizen review of public projects and surtax revenue
expenditures; (5) a call for a countywide special election on November 3, 2015, seeking
voter approval of imposing a 1% surtax; and (6) directions to the Supervisor of
Elections to insure notice of the November 3, 2015 special election. Again, this is the
first reading of the proposed draft ordinance; therefore, no formal action by the Board
is required at this time. This first reading does however provide the Board an
opportunity to gather public comment and to provide additional direction to the
County Attorney in revising the draft.
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Consent Item 9 - 9. Motion to Adopt Resolution 2015- _______, authorizing the County Administrator, or
his designee, to purchase Four (4) Glaval Cutaway Transit Vehicles (Buses) from
FDOT Public Transit Office Transit Research Inspection Procurement Services
Contract # TRIPS-11-CA-GB from Getaway Bus, Inc. in the amount of $457,704.00.
For more information, contact Dawn Cardenas, Purchasing Manager at 209-0152
Consent Item 9
9. Motion to Adopt Resolution 2015- _______, authorizing the County Administrator, orhis designee, to purchase Four (4) Glaval Cutaway Transit Vehicles (Buses) from
FDOT Public Transit Office Transit Research Inspection Procurement Services
Contract # TRIPS-11-CA-GB from Getaway Bus, Inc. in the amount of $457,704.00.
For more information, contact Dawn Cardenas, Purchasing Manager at 209-0152
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Consent Item 10 - 10. Motion to authorize the County Administrator, or his designee, to enter into
negotiations with Larsen Golf, the number one ranked firm, for St. Johns Golf
Club Master Plan and Architectural Design Services as provided in RFQ 15-11R. For
more information, contact Dawn Cardenas, Purchasing Manager at 209-0152
Consent Item 10
10. Motion to authorize the County Administrator, or his designee, to enter intonegotiations with Larsen Golf, the number one ranked firm, for St. Johns Golf
Club Master Plan and Architectural Design Services as provided in RFQ 15-11R. For
more information, contact Dawn Cardenas, Purchasing Manager at 209-0152
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