October 4, 2016 Board of County Commissioners
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Proclamation recognizing October 23-31, 2016 as Red Ribbon Week
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Proclamation recognizing October 2016 as Arts and Humanities MonthProclamation recognizing October 23-31, 2016 as Red Ribbon Week
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Item 1 - St. Johns County Community Rating System Upgrade. St. Johns County receives an upgrade in Community Rating System Program due to teamwork with several Divisions throughout the County.
Item 1
St. Johns County Community Rating System Upgrade. St. Johns County receives an upgrade in Community Rating System Program due to teamwork with several Divisions throughout the County.
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Item 2 - Presbyterian Retirement Communities Revenue Bonds. The Industrial Development Authority approved on September 12, 2016 (subject to approval by the County Commission) an interlocal agreement with Orange County Health Facilities Authority (“OCHFA”) and other jurisdictions 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 September 12, 2016 and the County’s
approval of the financing 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 OCHFA bonds. The OCHFA bonds will refund bonds
of the Industrial Development Authority that in part financed the construction of 87
residential units at Westminster Woods on Julington Creek in Fruit Cove.
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Presbyterian Retirement Communities Revenue Bonds. The Industrial Development Authority approved on September 12, 2016 (subject to approval by the County Commission) an interlocal agreement with Orange County Health Facilities Authority (“OCHFA”) and other jurisdictions 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 September 12, 2016 and the County’s
approval of the financing 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 OCHFA bonds. The OCHFA bonds will refund bonds
of the Industrial Development Authority that in part financed the construction of 87
residential units at Westminster Woods on Julington Creek in Fruit Cove.
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Item 3 - Burkhardt Distributing Company, Inc. Economic Development Incentive Application. The St. Johns County Economic Development Agency (Agency) has received an application from Burkhardt Distributing Company, Inc. (Applicant), for economic development incentives to construct a 113,000 square foot office/warehouse building to serve as its new corporate headquarters/distribution operation. The Applicant began perations in St. Johns County in 1989 and currently has 84 employees. The company expanded at the current location in 2006, and has no room for additional expansion. The proposed new facility is to be located
along Agricultural Center Drive, just west of I-95 in St. Johns County. This project represents a proposed expansion and relocation of an existing operation, currently located at 3935 Inman Road. If approved, the company intends to maintain their 84 local employees and hire 6 new employees at an average wage of $49,000 within the next three years. Additionally, the company proposes future expansion of an
additional 88,500 square feet; however, the future phase is not incorporated into consideration of this incentive request. The project scored 7 points under the ‘Existing Industry’ category of the County’s Business Incentive Program, which makes it eligible for expedited permitting and an economic development grant of up to 100% of fees paid to the County by the applicant (Impact Fees and Water/Sewer Connection Fees) and four years Ad Valorem taxes paid by the applicant (general County portion) on capital improvements and tangible personal property. Completion of the project is anticipated by the last quarter of calendar year 2017. With this schedule, the first annual grant payment would be anticipated during FY 19. The total estimated value of the incentive is $426,141. In accordance with Program requirements, the Agency is required to review the application and make a written report to the Board of County Commissioners. Staff recommends support of this incentive application.
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Burkhardt Distributing Company, Inc. Economic Development Incentive Application. The St. Johns County Economic Development Agency (Agency) has received an application from Burkhardt Distributing Company, Inc. (Applicant), for economic development incentives to construct a 113,000 square foot office/warehouse building to serve as its new corporate headquarters/distribution operation. The Applicant began perations in St. Johns County in 1989 and currently has 84 employees. The company expanded at the current location in 2006, and has no room for additional expansion. The proposed new facility is to be locatedalong Agricultural Center Drive, just west of I-95 in St. Johns County. This project represents a proposed expansion and relocation of an existing operation, currently located at 3935 Inman Road. If approved, the company intends to maintain their 84 local employees and hire 6 new employees at an average wage of $49,000 within the next three years. Additionally, the company proposes future expansion of an
additional 88,500 square feet; however, the future phase is not incorporated into consideration of this incentive request. The project scored 7 points under the ‘Existing Industry’ category of the County’s Business Incentive Program, which makes it eligible for expedited permitting and an economic development grant of up to 100% of fees paid to the County by the applicant (Impact Fees and Water/Sewer Connection Fees) and four years Ad Valorem taxes paid by the applicant (general County portion) on capital improvements and tangible personal property. Completion of the project is anticipated by the last quarter of calendar year 2017. With this schedule, the first annual grant payment would be anticipated during FY 19. The total estimated value of the incentive is $426,141. In accordance with Program requirements, the Agency is required to review the application and make a written report to the Board of County Commissioners. Staff recommends support of this incentive application.
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Item 4 - Public Hearing * REZ 2015-25 Great Expectations. Request to rezone 2.79 acres from Open Rural (OR) to Commercial Intensive (CI) to allow for commercial development as automobile dealership, real estate office and auction house office, specifically located at 1965 State Road 207. The Planning and Zoning Agency recommended approval of the rezoning with conditions on September 1, 2016 with a 7-0 vote. The conditions recommended include an enhanced buffer at the western zoning line within the parcel and a minimum 300 foot distance requirement from residential lots for storage tank(s).
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Public Hearing * REZ 2015-25 Great Expectations. Request to rezone 2.79 acres from Open Rural (OR) to Commercial Intensive (CI) to allow for commercial development as automobile dealership, real estate office and auction house office, specifically located at 1965 State Road 207. The Planning and Zoning Agency recommended approval of the rezoning with conditions on September 1, 2016 with a 7-0 vote. The conditions recommended include an enhanced buffer at the western zoning line within the parcel and a minimum 300 foot distance requirement from residential lots for storage tank(s).
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Item 5 - Public Hearing * REZ 2016-04 Preserve Pointe. The applicant is requesting to rezone the subject property, which totals approximately 8.38 acres, from Open Rural (OR) to Residential, Single Family (RS-2). The existing Future Land Use designation of Residential-B could accommodate the construction of up to ten (10) single-family homes on 5.56 net developable acres, in accordance with a density of 2 dwelling units per net acre. Under the RS-2 zoning classification, the minimum lot area is 10,000 square feet and the minimum lot width is 90 feet. The Planning and Zoning Agency recommended approval of the rezoning by a vote of 6-0 at their meeting held August 18, 2016. Members of the Agency discussed the preservation of wetlands and a significant tree buffer along the YMCA boundary (west side); traffic associated with school drop-off and pick-up hours; and, the potential dedication of ROW along Palm Valley Road, which would include a sidewalk to be constructed on the subject property. There are no waivers requested.
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Public Hearing * REZ 2016-04 Preserve Pointe. The applicant is requesting to rezone the subject property, which totals approximately 8.38 acres, from Open Rural (OR) to Residential, Single Family (RS-2). The existing Future Land Use designation of Residential-B could accommodate the construction of up to ten (10) single-family homes on 5.56 net developable acres, in accordance with a density of 2 dwelling units per net acre. Under the RS-2 zoning classification, the minimum lot area is 10,000 square feet and the minimum lot width is 90 feet. The Planning and Zoning Agency recommended approval of the rezoning by a vote of 6-0 at their meeting held August 18, 2016. Members of the Agency discussed the preservation of wetlands and a significant tree buffer along the YMCA boundary (west side); traffic associated with school drop-off and pick-up hours; and, the potential dedication of ROW along Palm Valley Road, which would include a sidewalk to be constructed on the subject property. There are no waivers requested.
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Item 6 - Public Hearing * CPA(SS) 2016-06 Joe Ashton Road. Adoption of CPA (SS) 2016-06 Joe Ashton Road, a request to amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map designation from Rural/Silviculture (R/S) to Residential-A (Res-A) and to add a textual policy to limit the number of dwelling units to one (1). The subject property is approximately 4.28 acres in area and is located 75 miles southeast of the intersection of County Road 13 N and Joe Ashton Road. The Planning and Zoning Agency recommended approval of the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment request at the September 1, 2016 hearing subject to the three findings of fact found within the staff report with a vote of 7-0.
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Public Hearing * CPA(SS) 2016-06 Joe Ashton Road. Adoption of CPA (SS) 2016-06 Joe Ashton Road, a request to amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map designation from Rural/Silviculture (R/S) to Residential-A (Res-A) and to add a textual policy to limit the number of dwelling units to one (1). The subject property is approximately 4.28 acres in area and is located 75 miles southeast of the intersection of County Road 13 N and Joe Ashton Road. The Planning and Zoning Agency recommended approval of the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment request at the September 1, 2016 hearing subject to the three findings of fact found within the staff report with a vote of 7-0.
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Items 7 & 8 - 7. Public Hearing * NZVAR2016-06 Tire Kingdom. This is a request for a non-zoning variance to Land Development Code Section 3.06.09.C.2 to exceed the limit of 24 square feet per wall sign allowing for a wall sign of 61.42 square feet in the Palm Valley Overlay District. The Palm Valley Architectural Review Committee (ARC) recommended approval of the requested non-zoning variance to the Overlay standards at their meeting on August 24, 2016. This application is companion to ARCCC 2016-14, which are to be heard concurrently.
8. Public Hearing * ARCCC2016-14 Tire Kingdom. This is a request for design approval of a larger sign of 61.42 square feet of ADA in the Ponte Vedra Palm Valley Overlay District. This item is a companion item to NZVAR 2016-06, which will be heard concurrently. The Palm Valley Architectural Review Committee (ARC)
recommended approval of the design at their meeting on August 24, 2016.
Items 7 & 8
7. Public Hearing * NZVAR2016-06 Tire Kingdom. This is a request for a non-zoning variance to Land Development Code Section 3.06.09.C.2 to exceed the limit of 24 square feet per wall sign allowing for a wall sign of 61.42 square feet in the Palm Valley Overlay District. The Palm Valley Architectural Review Committee (ARC) recommended approval of the requested non-zoning variance to the Overlay standards at their meeting on August 24, 2016. This application is companion to ARCCC 2016-14, which are to be heard concurrently.8. Public Hearing * ARCCC2016-14 Tire Kingdom. This is a request for design approval of a larger sign of 61.42 square feet of ADA in the Ponte Vedra Palm Valley Overlay District. This item is a companion item to NZVAR 2016-06, which will be heard concurrently. The Palm Valley Architectural Review Committee (ARC)
recommended approval of the design at their meeting on August 24, 2016.
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Item 9 - Public Hearing * PUD 2016-02 Edgewater. This is a request to rezone approximately 10.82 acres of land from Open Rural (OR) and Commercial General (CG) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) to allow a 19 unit, single-family residential subdivision. The subject property is located along the intersection of Racetrack Road and State Road 16. The Planning and Zoning Agency recommended approval of the rezoning request at the August 4, 2016 public hearing subject to the nine findings of fact found within the staff report with a vote of 6-0.
Item 9
Public Hearing * PUD 2016-02 Edgewater. This is a request to rezone approximately 10.82 acres of land from Open Rural (OR) and Commercial General (CG) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) to allow a 19 unit, single-family residential subdivision. The subject property is located along the intersection of Racetrack Road and State Road 16. The Planning and Zoning Agency recommended approval of the rezoning request at the August 4, 2016 public hearing subject to the nine findings of fact found within the staff report with a vote of 6-0.
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Item 10 - Approval of the St. Johns County 2016 Transit Development Plan. As a recipient of Block Grant funding from the Florida Department of Transportation we are required to develop and maintain a Transit Development Plan. This is a 10 year plan that establishes a strategic focus and mission to guide the development of the St. Johns County public transportation system. The plan must be updated yearly with a major update once every 5 years. For this year a major update was required. We are requesting the 2016 St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners approve this major update which will cover a ten year period from 2017 through 2026.
Item 10
Approval of the St. Johns County 2016 Transit Development Plan. As a recipient of Block Grant funding from the Florida Department of Transportation we are required to develop and maintain a Transit Development Plan. This is a 10 year plan that establishes a strategic focus and mission to guide the development of the St. Johns County public transportation system. The plan must be updated yearly with a major update once every 5 years. For this year a major update was required. We are requesting the 2016 St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners approve this major update which will cover a ten year period from 2017 through 2026.
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