November 15, 2016 Board of County Commissioners
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Item 12 - Proposal to Acquire Property at 500 Old Beach Road from the Anastasia
Mosquito Control District. The Anastasia Mosquito Control District (AMCD) issued
a Request for Proposals for a government agency to purchase the AMCD's former
headquarters on a ˜2.5 acre parcel of land at 500 Old Beach Road. The attached
Proposal from St. Johns County to purchase the property for $10,000 is not intended
to be competitive from a purely financial perspective, rather it is being submitted in
recognition of the potential benefits and cost savings to all residents and taxpayers
that could be realized by the future County use of the property as outlined in the
attached RFP response.
Item 12
Proposal to Acquire Property at 500 Old Beach Road from the AnastasiaMosquito Control District. The Anastasia Mosquito Control District (AMCD) issued
a Request for Proposals for a government agency to purchase the AMCD's former
headquarters on a ˜2.5 acre parcel of land at 500 Old Beach Road. The attached
Proposal from St. Johns County to purchase the property for $10,000 is not intended
to be competitive from a purely financial perspective, rather it is being submitted in
recognition of the potential benefits and cost savings to all residents and taxpayers
that could be realized by the future County use of the property as outlined in the
attached RFP response.
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Item 1 - First Reading of Treasure Beach Bulkhead Ordinance. This ordinance regulates bulkheads and docks within the Treasure Beach canals. It consolidates and updates St. Johns County ordinances 1997-54 and 1999-7, which contain the existing canal regulations. The revisions are based on input received from both County staff and residents of the Treasure Beach community and include updated standards for construction of bulkheads, a requirement that a right-of-way permit be obtained prior to new docks being constructed within the canals, and provision for an administrative waiver for certain minor errors with respect to the location of bulkheads, docks, or other non-vessel structures.
Item 1
First Reading of Treasure Beach Bulkhead Ordinance. This ordinance regulates bulkheads and docks within the Treasure Beach canals. It consolidates and updates St. Johns County ordinances 1997-54 and 1999-7, which contain the existing canal regulations. The revisions are based on input received from both County staff and residents of the Treasure Beach community and include updated standards for construction of bulkheads, a requirement that a right-of-way permit be obtained prior to new docks being constructed within the canals, and provision for an administrative waiver for certain minor errors with respect to the location of bulkheads, docks, or other non-vessel structures.
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Item 2 - MAS HVAC, Inc. Economic Development Incentive Application. The St. Johns County Economic Development Agency (Agency) has received an application from MAS HVAC, Inc. (Applicant), for economic development incentives to construct a 32,400 square foot office/industrial building to serve as its new corporate headquarters/manufacturing operation. MAS HVAC provides custom, energy efficient solutions for large commercial (universities, hospitals, airports, etc.) air conditioning applications. They also manufacture IceStor Thermal Storage Systems, which help shift power consumption to off-peak hours. The company is currently located in Green Cove Springs and has 17 employees. They are experiencing rapid growth and would like to construct their own facility to accommodate future expansion. The proposed new facility is to be located at 4030 Deerpark Blvd., just west of I-95 in St. Johns County. This project represents a proposed relocation of an existing operation, currently located in Clay County. If approved, the company intends to create thirty plus jobs at an average wage of $61,000 within the next four years. The project scored 7 points under the ‘New 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 summer 2017. With this schedule, the first annual grant payment would be anticipated during FY 19. The total estimated value of the incentive is $160,537. 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.
Item 2
MAS HVAC, Inc. Economic Development Incentive Application. The St. Johns County Economic Development Agency (Agency) has received an application from MAS HVAC, Inc. (Applicant), for economic development incentives to construct a 32,400 square foot office/industrial building to serve as its new corporate headquarters/manufacturing operation. MAS HVAC provides custom, energy efficient solutions for large commercial (universities, hospitals, airports, etc.) air conditioning applications. They also manufacture IceStor Thermal Storage Systems, which help shift power consumption to off-peak hours. The company is currently located in Green Cove Springs and has 17 employees. They are experiencing rapid growth and would like to construct their own facility to accommodate future expansion. The proposed new facility is to be located at 4030 Deerpark Blvd., just west of I-95 in St. Johns County. This project represents a proposed relocation of an existing operation, currently located in Clay County. If approved, the company intends to create thirty plus jobs at an average wage of $61,000 within the next four years. The project scored 7 points under the ‘New 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 summer 2017. With this schedule, the first annual grant payment would be anticipated during FY 19. The total estimated value of the incentive is $160,537. 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 3 - Public Hearing * MAJMOD 2016-15 Westgate Business Park PUD. Request for a Major Modification to the PUD to allow for the addition of a second access driveway on the east side of Westgate Business Park from South Collins Avenue. The Planning and Zoning Agency recommended approval of MAJMOD 2016-15 Westgate Business Park, with a 6-0 vote in favor based on the six (6) findings of fact contained in this report. Noting that the most recent request for access from South Collins Avenue was denied by the Board of County Commissioners in 2006, the PZA focused discussion around identifying what had changed in the 10 years since the second access was last requested. Members agreed that the new entrance would provide a public benefit, which was identified as a traffic safety issue. The second access had been requested at least two other times as part of previous modifications to the original PSD, and later PUD. The PZA recommended denial of the driveway in 1999, and Ordinance 99-26 was enacted by the Board of County Commissioners on March 23, 1999 without the second driveway. In 2004, the Board of County Commissioners removed the South Collins Avenue entrance from consideration in the motion for approval of another Major Modification.
Item 3
Public Hearing * MAJMOD 2016-15 Westgate Business Park PUD. Request for a Major Modification to the PUD to allow for the addition of a second access driveway on the east side of Westgate Business Park from South Collins Avenue. The Planning and Zoning Agency recommended approval of MAJMOD 2016-15 Westgate Business Park, with a 6-0 vote in favor based on the six (6) findings of fact contained in this report. Noting that the most recent request for access from South Collins Avenue was denied by the Board of County Commissioners in 2006, the PZA focused discussion around identifying what had changed in the 10 years since the second access was last requested. Members agreed that the new entrance would provide a public benefit, which was identified as a traffic safety issue. The second access had been requested at least two other times as part of previous modifications to the original PSD, and later PUD. The PZA recommended denial of the driveway in 1999, and Ordinance 99-26 was enacted by the Board of County Commissioners on March 23, 1999 without the second driveway. In 2004, the Board of County Commissioners removed the South Collins Avenue entrance from consideration in the motion for approval of another Major Modification.
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Item 5 - Public Hearing * DEVAGRMOD 2016-01 Durbin Creek National Development Agreement Modification (First Reading). This is the first amendment of the Durbin Creek National Development Agreement that was approved in 2015. The modification requests to increase the shopping center square footage in Phase 1A by 100,000 square feet and decrease Phase 1B by an equal amount, and to modify the dedication of active recreation facilities. The location of Phase 1A has been identified and will be restricted to the area shown on Exhibit 11 (as modified), situated between SR 9B and West Peyton Parkway. Transportation mitigation for Phase 1A has been completed by the donation of the SR 9B right-of-way to FDOT. The increased to 700,000 sq. ft. in Phase 1A does not increase project impacts with the companion decrease in Phase 1B, and identifying the specific location for Phase 1A in an area where roadway improvements/widening is currently under construction when the location was previously unknown is a positive change. The modification to the recreation clarifies that the active recreational facilities to be provided shall be improved sports fields, and that if dedicated to a property owners association or CDD, such facilities will be available for public use subject to an interlocal agreement with St. Johns County. Two public hearings are required to modify a Development Agreement. The second public hearing is scheduled before the BCC on December 6, 2016.
Item 5
Public Hearing * DEVAGRMOD 2016-01 Durbin Creek National Development Agreement Modification (First Reading). This is the first amendment of the Durbin Creek National Development Agreement that was approved in 2015. The modification requests to increase the shopping center square footage in Phase 1A by 100,000 square feet and decrease Phase 1B by an equal amount, and to modify the dedication of active recreation facilities. The location of Phase 1A has been identified and will be restricted to the area shown on Exhibit 11 (as modified), situated between SR 9B and West Peyton Parkway. Transportation mitigation for Phase 1A has been completed by the donation of the SR 9B right-of-way to FDOT. The increased to 700,000 sq. ft. in Phase 1A does not increase project impacts with the companion decrease in Phase 1B, and identifying the specific location for Phase 1A in an area where roadway improvements/widening is currently under construction when the location was previously unknown is a positive change. The modification to the recreation clarifies that the active recreational facilities to be provided shall be improved sports fields, and that if dedicated to a property owners association or CDD, such facilities will be available for public use subject to an interlocal agreement with St. Johns County. Two public hearings are required to modify a Development Agreement. The second public hearing is scheduled before the BCC on December 6, 2016.
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Items 6 & 7 - 6. Public Hearing * CPA(SS) 2016-09 1600 Northwood Drive. Request to amend the Future Land Use Map for the property at 1600 Northwood Drive from Residential-C (RES-C) to Industrial (I). The Planning and Zoning Agency recommended approval of the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment, CPA (SS) 2016-09, with a vote of 6-0 in favor based on three (3) findings of fact. The Planning and Zoning Agency also recommended approval of a companion application to rezone the 1.99 acre property from Residential, Mobile Home or Single Family (RMH-S) to Industrial Warehouse (IW). The site is almost completely surrounded by industrial uses and zoning, and the former "Azalea Mobile Home Park" was vacated prior to March 5, 2016.
7. Public Hearing * REZ 2016-07 1600 Northwood Drive. Request to rezone approximately 1.99 acres of land from Residential, Manufactured/Mobile Home or Single Family (RMH(S)) to Industrial Warehouse (IW) zoning. The Planning and Zoning Agency recommended approval of REZ 2016-07 1600 Northwood Drive, with a vote of 6-0 in favor based on three (3) findings of fact. The Planning and Zoning Agency also recommended approval of a companion application to amend the Future Land Use Map designation from Residential-C (RES-C) to Industrial (I). The site is almost completely surrounded by industrial uses and zoning, and the former "Azalea Mobile Home Park" was vacated prior to March 5, 2016..
Items 6 & 7
6. Public Hearing * CPA(SS) 2016-09 1600 Northwood Drive. Request to amend the Future Land Use Map for the property at 1600 Northwood Drive from Residential-C (RES-C) to Industrial (I). The Planning and Zoning Agency recommended approval of the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment, CPA (SS) 2016-09, with a vote of 6-0 in favor based on three (3) findings of fact. The Planning and Zoning Agency also recommended approval of a companion application to rezone the 1.99 acre property from Residential, Mobile Home or Single Family (RMH-S) to Industrial Warehouse (IW). The site is almost completely surrounded by industrial uses and zoning, and the former "Azalea Mobile Home Park" was vacated prior to March 5, 2016.7. Public Hearing * REZ 2016-07 1600 Northwood Drive. Request to rezone approximately 1.99 acres of land from Residential, Manufactured/Mobile Home or Single Family (RMH(S)) to Industrial Warehouse (IW) zoning. The Planning and Zoning Agency recommended approval of REZ 2016-07 1600 Northwood Drive, with a vote of 6-0 in favor based on three (3) findings of fact. The Planning and Zoning Agency also recommended approval of a companion application to amend the Future Land Use Map designation from Residential-C (RES-C) to Industrial (I). The site is almost completely surrounded by industrial uses and zoning, and the former "Azalea Mobile Home Park" was vacated prior to March 5, 2016..
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Item 8 - Tomoka Pines PUD One Year Limitation Waiver (MAJMOD 2016-16). Request to the Board of County Commissioners to waive the one-year limitation for consideration of a Major Modification to the Tomoka Pines PUD, Ordinance No. 2016-09, approved March 1, 2016, with an effective date of April 1, 2016. The applicant has filed a major modification (MAJMOD 2016-17) to the recently approved PUD to reduce the minimum lot width of lots. Pursuant to LDC 9.04.05.A, Re-Application after approval of rezoning, whenever the BCC has changed the zoning classification of land, the Planning and Zoning Agency shall not then consider any application for rezoning of any part or all of the same land for a period of one (1) year from the effective date. However, pursuant to LDC 9.04.05.C, the time limits may be waived by the affirmative of a majority of the Board of County Commissioners when such action is deemed necessary to prevent injustice or to facilitate proper development of the County.
Item 8
Tomoka Pines PUD One Year Limitation Waiver (MAJMOD 2016-16). Request to the Board of County Commissioners to waive the one-year limitation for consideration of a Major Modification to the Tomoka Pines PUD, Ordinance No. 2016-09, approved March 1, 2016, with an effective date of April 1, 2016. The applicant has filed a major modification (MAJMOD 2016-17) to the recently approved PUD to reduce the minimum lot width of lots. Pursuant to LDC 9.04.05.A, Re-Application after approval of rezoning, whenever the BCC has changed the zoning classification of land, the Planning and Zoning Agency shall not then consider any application for rezoning of any part or all of the same land for a period of one (1) year from the effective date. However, pursuant to LDC 9.04.05.C, the time limits may be waived by the affirmative of a majority of the Board of County Commissioners when such action is deemed necessary to prevent injustice or to facilitate proper development of the County.
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Item 10 - Consider appointments to the Recreation Advisory Board.. On September 6, 2016, Resolution 2016-275 was approved by the Saint Johns County Board of County Commissioners, which created and adopted bylaws, operating procedures, and membership criteria for the Recreation Advisory Board. The Recreational Advisory Board shall consist of seven (7) regular members. Members shall be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. Members shall serve at the pleasure of the Board of County Commissioners and may be removed at any time without cause. In order to ensure continuity, it is recommended that the current membership of the Recreation Advisory Board be sunseted and new members appointed in accordance with the recently created and adopted bylaws. The initial terms of the new members will be as follows: One regular member shall be appointed to a one year term; One regular member shall be appointed to a two year term; Two regular members shall be appointed to a three year term; Three regular members shall be appointed to a four year term. The Board of County Commissioners may appoint specific members to specific terms or the initial appointee Members may draw lots at the first meeting of the Recreational Advisory Board to determine which members shall serve which terms. Please find attached for your review and consideration a recommendation letter from the Recreation Advisory Board, along with 22 current applications
Item 10
Consider appointments to the Recreation Advisory Board.. On September 6, 2016, Resolution 2016-275 was approved by the Saint Johns County Board of County Commissioners, which created and adopted bylaws, operating procedures, and membership criteria for the Recreation Advisory Board. The Recreational Advisory Board shall consist of seven (7) regular members. Members shall be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. Members shall serve at the pleasure of the Board of County Commissioners and may be removed at any time without cause. In order to ensure continuity, it is recommended that the current membership of the Recreation Advisory Board be sunseted and new members appointed in accordance with the recently created and adopted bylaws. The initial terms of the new members will be as follows: One regular member shall be appointed to a one year term; One regular member shall be appointed to a two year term; Two regular members shall be appointed to a three year term; Three regular members shall be appointed to a four year term. The Board of County Commissioners may appoint specific members to specific terms or the initial appointee Members may draw lots at the first meeting of the Recreational Advisory Board to determine which members shall serve which terms. Please find attached for your review and consideration a recommendation letter from the Recreation Advisory Board, along with 22 current applications
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Item 11 - Consider appointments to the Tourist Development Council. Currently there are two vacancies on the Tourist Development Council. Both are due to expired terms. One of the seats is required to be an owner/operator of a tourist accommodation subject to bed tax, and the other is for a non-accommodation member. Please find attached for your review and consideration a recommendation letter from Tera Meeks, Director of Tourism and Cultural Development, which states the recommendation of the Tourist Development Council. Additionally, please find nine (9) applications:
Item 11
Consider appointments to the Tourist Development Council. Currently there are two vacancies on the Tourist Development Council. Both are due to expired terms. One of the seats is required to be an owner/operator of a tourist accommodation subject to bed tax, and the other is for a non-accommodation member. Please find attached for your review and consideration a recommendation letter from Tera Meeks, Director of Tourism and Cultural Development, which states the recommendation of the Tourist Development Council. Additionally, please find nine (9) applications:
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Item 9 - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Triennial Report. Section 420.9706 F.S. requires recipients of State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) funds to establish an Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) and to submit a Triennial Report to recommend monetary and nonmonetary incentives as part of an affordable housing incentive plan. The AHAC Committee conducted a public meeting 10/19/16 to consider incentives and impediments to the construction, acquisition, and preservation of affordable housing.
Item 9
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Triennial Report. Section 420.9706 F.S. requires recipients of State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) funds to establish an Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) and to submit a Triennial Report to recommend monetary and nonmonetary incentives as part of an affordable housing incentive plan. The AHAC Committee conducted a public meeting 10/19/16 to consider incentives and impediments to the construction, acquisition, and preservation of affordable housing.
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Item 13 - UF Extension Demonstration Agreement - Audit Update. St. Johns County Attorney's Office is providing a status update regarding the County's audit of the Agreement with the University of Florida to provide agricultural demonstration programming.
Item 13
UF Extension Demonstration Agreement - Audit Update. St. Johns County Attorney's Office is providing a status update regarding the County's audit of the Agreement with the University of Florida to provide agricultural demonstration programming.
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