AGENDA

GREEN COVE SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL 321 WALNUT STREET, GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FLORIDA

SPECIAL SESSION TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2014 - 5:30 P.M.

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Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Roll Call

Mayor to call on members of the audience wishing to address the Council on matters not on the Agenda.

COUNCIL BUSINESS

1. City Council review of the Land Development Regulations for businesses in the Gateway Corridor and Central Business District. Fleet

2. Adjournment.

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CITY OF GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FLORIDA STAFF REPORT

FOR MEETING OF DECEMBER 9, 2014

SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL REVIEW OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR BUSINESSES IN THE GATEWAY CORRIDOR AND CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT

BACKGROUND: At their November 5th meeting the Council requested a special meeting to discuss the Land Development Regulations for the Gateway Corridor and the Central Business District zoning category. The attached presentation provides and overview of the districts and considerations for future actions.

FISCAL IMPACT I FUNDING SOURCE: None

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council accept the presentation and direct staff on future actions.

MOTION: To accept the presentation and direct staff on future actions.

SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY:

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Adopted by Ordinance 0-19-1996

Created District as Overlay Zoning District

Allowed Waiver for Unpaved Parking

Landscaping Requirements Reduced

Allowed 0 ft. Setbacks to Match Existing Building Line

Revised by Ordinance 0-03-2005

Adopted April 6, 2005

Added Permitted Uses and Uses by Special Exception

Removed Automotive Sales and Service as Permitted Uses

Limited Uses Allowed by Special Exceptions

Held Meeting with Property Owners Prior to Adoption

Landscaping Requirements to Meet Code

Allowed Planters to Meet Landscaping Requirements

Tomorrow's Vision - 2005 Vision Committee Established May, 2005

Goal to Determine Future of Green Cove Springs

GOAL - Promote the Redevelopment of the US 17 /SR 16 Corridors. Action: Create gateways into the City on US 17 and SR 16, and promote the redevelopment of vacated car dealerships.

GOAL - Redevelopment of the US 17 / SR 16 Corridors

Implementation Measures:

• Review permitted land uses along US 17 and SR 16.

• Develop a pedestrian plan.

• Develop a streetscape plan with landscaping, tree requirement and building improvements.

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GOAL - Strengthen Code Enforcement Action: Promote ongoing code enforcement activities.

Implementation Measures:

• Improve the curb appeal of properties by providing incentives for improvements such as painting, landscaping, etc.

• Investigate appearance-based codes and promote their adoption

Developed Implementation Plan Implementation Measures by Goals

Identified Steps and Entities to Implement Measures

Created by 0-31-2007 Three Categories - GCR, GCN, GCC

Permitted Uses and Special Exceptions in Each Category

Promotes Mixed Use

Landscape Requirements 6'-6'-6' or 10 Ft. Landscape Strip

Design Guidelines Residential Facades

Parking Reduced Parking Requirements

Property Owners Could Improve Off-site Parking in Lieu of On-site Parking

Sign

Required Monument Signs '\

Limits Total Number of Signs per Parcel

Density Controls Reduced Setbacks

Community Meeting Update Meeting Held April 21, 2012

Major Needs Identified Redevelopment of US 17

Improve Curb Appeal

Implementation Measures for Redevelopment Establish Revolving Grant Program

Promote Removal of Vacant Structures

2012 FPZA Award Recipient

GATEWAY CORRIDOR/CBD PILOT GRANT PROGRAM

Implementation Measure from Vision Up~ate Funded in FY 2013, FY 2014, and FY 2015

Up to 50% Match

Project Types Signs

Landscaping

Facade/ Building Improvements

Streetscapes

Lighting

Dumpster Enclosure

23 Project Funded Total Project Cost - $108,920

Total Grant Reimbursement - $36,817

2014 NEFRC Award for Planning and Growth Management

GATEWAY CORRIDOR/CBD PILOT GRANT PROGRAM

Cite Properties Voluntary Compliance

Magistrate Orders

Types of Citations Removal of Abandoned Signs

Property Maintenance

Removal Vacant Structures

Land Development Code Revisions

Permitted Uses

Signs

Landscaping

Setbacks

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