OFFICE  OF  CITY  COUNCIL

 COUNCIL AGENDA OF APRIL 24, 2018

 

BRIEF SUMMARIES OF AMENDMENTS and SUBSTITUTES

Compiled by:  Research Division

Full text of amendments and substitutes available via Legislative Bill Search system at http://cityclts.coj.net/coj/cojBillSearchNew.asp?type=PL

 

 

 

 

17-769

Amendment

(Auth a Municipal Code Enforcement Board Lien & Contractor Abatement Lien Accrued Interest Waiver Amnesty Prog):

 

NCSPHS:

1. Appropriate $5,000 from City Council Operating Contingency to notify affected parties.

2. Allow Finance Director to execute satisfaction of liens when completion of required repairs are done within 6 months of date of executed agreement

3. Allow Director of Finance and Administration to extend agreement up to 6 months

4. Identify enacted ordinances

5. Correct name of Finance Dept.

 

Finance: NCSPHS amendment, plus adds

6. Extends eligibility to property owners who would become eligible (reaching the 6 month lien existence mark) at any time during the 90 day application window

7. Adds additional $5,000 to the appropriation for mailing costs

8. Makes the effective date on June 1 to allow time for the mailout process to take place before the 90 day application window

 

 

 

18-131

Amendment

(Waiver of Minimum Rd Frontage Appl WRF-18-03 at 15696 West Shark Rd): Per OGC, grants the waiver subject to conditions:

1. The applicant shall provide a visible address for the subject property along West Shark Road.

2. Any residential dwelling shall be a minimum of 50 feet from the mean water line.

 

 

 

18-144

Amendment

(Adopt 2017B Series Text Amend to the Transportation and Future Land Use Elements of the 2030 Comp Plan to Amend Elements to Revise Policies related to Access to New Single Family Residential Parcels with Frontage along two or more Roadways): Per OGC, attaches Revised Exhibit 1 (revised text amendments) to add the following language: “If one of the roadways is unimproved, access to the parcel may be provided from the improved roadway.”

 

 

 

18-146

Amendment

(Amend Code of Subdiv Regs - Design Standards; Access to the Public Right-of-Way - to Provide Parameters to follow regarding Location of Access Points to New Single-Family Residential and all other New Development Parcels with Frontage along two or more Right-of-Ways):

1. Strikes redundant language and corrects scrivener errors.

2. Adds the following parameter for access:  “If one of the roadways is unimproved, access to the parcel may be provided from the improved roadway.”

 

 

 

 

18-151

Amendment

(Rezoning 6505 Norwood Ave from CCG-2 & CO to PUD): Per OGC, rezoning approved subject to conditions:

1. Provide a five foot (5’) wide sidewalk along Calvert Street.

2. There shall be no parking within thirty feet (30’) of the stop bar at the intersection of Norwood Avenue and Ashford Street.

3.Prior to the first final inspection within any phase of development, the owner or their agent shall submit to the Planning and Development Department for its review and approval either (a) an affidavit documenting that all conditions to the development order have been satisfied or (b) a detailed agreement for the completion of all conditions to the development order.

 

 

 

18-152

Amendment

(Rezoning 7633 Wilson Blvd from PUD to PUD): Per OGC, approves rezoning subject to conditions:

1.         Subject to the development of single family homes of sixty foot (60’) lots or smaller:

a.         All internal roads shall have a minimum pavement width of twenty-four feet (24’), exclusive of curb and gutter.

b.         As part of verification of substantial compliance for the first residential use, and prior to the issuance of a building permit for the vertical construction of single family residential uses within the PUD, covenants and restrictions shall be submitted to the Planning and Development Department for review and approval, and upon approval, recorded for the property which (i) provide for architectural review of plans/elevations of home exteriors by an architectural review board and (ii) provide standards for such review, including requirements that (a) the (front) façade of each single-family detached home must have at least two different finishes (b) no vinyl siding can be used on a single-family detached home, and (c) no panel siding can be used as the primary building product on the façade of any single-family detached home facing a public or approved private street.

c.         Minimum of 7ft separation between eave overhangs.

2.         The HOA documents shall contain a notice in enlarged, bold type stating that prospective homeowners may be impacted by noise from the adjacent commercial/industrial use.  If the adjacent commercial/industrial use permanently ceases, then this condition may be removed from the Covenant documents.

3.         Prior to the first final inspection within any phase of development, the owner or their agent shall submit to the Planning and Development Department for its review and approval either (a) an affidavit documenting that all conditions to the development order have been satisfied , or (b) a detailed agreement for the completion of all conditions to the development order.

Attaches Revised Exhibit 3 (revised written description).

 

 

 

18-153

Amendment

(Rezoning West Meadows Dr N between New World Ave and Sam Caruso Way from  PUD to PUD): Per OGC, rezoning approved subject to conditions:

1.         Subject to the development of single family homes of sixty foot (60’) lots or smaller:

a.         All internal roads shall have a minimum pavement width of twenty-four feet (24’), exclusive of curb and gutter.

b.         As part of verification of substantial compliance for the first residential use, and prior to the issuance of a building permit for the vertical construction of single family residential uses within the PUD, covenants and restrictions shall be submitted to the Planning and Development Department for review and approval, and upon approval, recorded for the property which (i) provide for architectural review of plans/elevations of home exteriors by an architectural review board and (ii) provide standards for such review, including requirements that (a) the front façade of each single-family detached home must have at least two different finishes (b) no vinyl siding can be used on a single-family detached home, and (c) no panel siding can be used as the primary building product on the façade of any single-family detached home facing a public or approved private street.

c.         Minimum of 7ft separation between eave overhangs.

2.         Left and right turn lanes shall be provided on New World Avenue at the proposed entrance roadways for Parcel C and D. The turn lanes will be designed to FDOT standards based on the design speed (posted plus 5 mph minimum), and require an overlay of the entire construction limits and include extruded thermoplastic pavement markings, and reflective pavement markers. Left turn queue lengths shall be a minimum of 100 feet or as otherwise approved by the Planning and Development Department and the City’s Traffic Engineer.

3.         In addition to the landscaping required pursuant to Part 12 of the City of Jacksonville Zoning Code, and the landscaping set forth in the written description, a landscaped entrance will be constructed at each entrance to the development. The landscaped entrances will be designed to be heavily landscaped and aesthetically compatible with each other so as to result in a consistent, aesthetically pleasing appearance as approved by Planning and Development Department. Compatibility of design shall be achieved by the repetition of certain plant varieties and other landscape materials. The landscaped entrances may include fencing, signage and up-lighting or down-lighting which highlights both the signage and the landscaping.

4.         Prior to the first final inspection within any phase of development, the owner or their agent shall submit to the Planning and Development Department for its review and approval either (a) an affidavit documenting that all conditions to the development order have been satisfied , or (b) a detailed agreement for the completion of all conditions to the development order.

 

 

 

18-155

Amendment

(Rezoning Driftwood Creek Dr between Braddock Rd and Quiet Country Ln from PUD to PUD): Per OGC, rezoning approved subject to conditions:

Conditions subject to the development of Single Family homes of 60ft lots or less include:

 1.        All internal roads shall have a minimum pavement width of twenty-four feet (24)’, exclusive of curb and gutter.

2.         As part of verification of substantial compliance for the first residential use, and prior to the issuance of a building permit for the vertical construction of single family residential uses within the PUD, covenants and restrictions shall be submitted to the Planning and Development Department for review and approval, and upon approval, recorded for the property which require that: (i) architectural review of plans/elevations of home exteriors shall be reviewed by an Architectural Review Board (“ARB”); and (ii)  standards are stated for such review, including requirements that (a) a primary finish and an appropriate accent be utilized to keep the dwelling units similar in character to what has been built in the first 2 phases, (b) if lap siding is used, the front façade of each dwelling unit must have at least two different finishes, one being primary finish and the secondary finish being an accent feature, (c) no vinyl siding can be used on a dwelling unit, and (d) no panel siding can be used as the primary building product on the façade of any dwelling unit.

3.         There shall be a minimum of seven feet (7’) of separation between eave overhangs for structures on adjacent lots.

4.         A buffer shall be provided that complies with the Conservation/Coastal Management Element (“CCME”) of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, Policy 4.1.9.

5.         As part of the verification of substantial compliance, a more detailed map, similar to what is attached hereto as Exhibit 5, shall be provided to the Planning and Development Department so that it may be more clearly determined what lots are impacted by Class I or II wetlands, or waterbodies, as outlined in CCME Policy 4.1.9.

6.         As part of the verification of substantial compliance, a restrictive covenant shall be added to the deeds and recorded on the lots impacted by CCME Policy 4.1.9, and shall be added to the private governance documents, if any, so that purchasers of those lots are on notice that there are extraordinary restrictions on the development of those lots.

Attaches Exhibit 5 (wetlands map).

 

 

 

18-156

Amendment

(Sign Waiver Appl SW-18-01 at 2565 Park St between Park St and Barrs St): Per OGC, revises bill title and text to reflect that neither the height nor the area of the sign were requested for an increase.

 

 

 

18-169

Amendment

(Auth Issuance by Jax Housing Finance Authority (JHFA) of its Multifamily Housing Rev Bonds (The Waves Proj): Attaches Revised Exhibit 2 (revised JHFA board meeting minutes and attachments).

 

 

 

18-170

Amendment

(Appl for Track III Communication Tower Permit for Propty located at 12094 Kevin Allen Lane): Per OGC, approves the application subject to conditions:

1.      The tower shall be lighted with NVG (Night Vision Goggle) compatible lighting in Aviation Red light ranging from 665 to 930 nanometers (NM) subject to the review and approval of the Navy.

2.      The drawings shall be revised to provide for a total of 5 co-locations.

3.      Prior to the first final inspection within any phase of development, the owner or their agent shall submit to the Planning and Development Department for its review and approval either (a) an affidavit documenting that all conditions to the development order have been satisfied or (b) a detailed agreement for the completion of all conditions to the development order.

 

 

 

18-171

Amendment

(Supporting Passage of Policy Designating "Hit Free Zones" in all City-Owned Property and Facilities):

 

NCSPHS: Allow each constitutional officer to create a policy for implementation

 

Finance: NCSPHS amendment, plus delete “all” throughout regarding “City-owned property and facilities”.

 

 

 

18-187

Amendment

(Appropriating $1,100,000 Grant from FDOT to fund Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Improvements):

1. Pg. 2, line 11: strike “flowing” and insert “following”

2. Pg. 2, line 22: capitalize “Legislative”

3. Remove CIP amendment from title and bill

4. Clarify oversight department is Public Works

 

 

 

18-194

Substitute

(Creating New Sec 748.305 (Posting of Proj Signs; Notice to Abutting Propty Owners), Pt 3 (Periodic Maintenance Projs):

1. Clarifies scope concerning applicability of Ch. 748

2. Provides for new section 748.305 that requires notice, except in the cases of an emergency, to abutting property owners regarding periodic maintenance projects and environmental remediation projects lasting more than 7 days

3. Provides for new section 748.410 that requires notice, except in case of an emergency, to abutting property owners regarding construction projects included in the City’s CIP

4. Provides that notice to abutting property owners under new sections 748.305 and 748.410 will be done at least 2 days in advance via a door hanger and at least 5 days in advance by posting project signs

5. Information provided on door hangers and project signs will include at a minimum project name, estimated expected completion date by season (e.g. fall/winter) and year, and city phone number

 

 

 

18-196

Amendment

(Approp 1,000,000 from NW Jax Economic Dev Fund to estab Septic Tank Repair & Replacemt and Water & Sewer Connection Grant Prog):

1. Include biannual reporting requirements

2. Strike “and water” from bill

3. Include NWJEDF waiver in title of bill

4. Clarify that name of process document is “Septic Tank System Grant Process”

5. Pg. 2, line 5 strike “now there” and insert “and”

6. Modify waiver language to reflect current guidelines

7. Attach Revised Exhibit 1 (revised BT)

8. Attach Revised Exhibit 2 (revised Failing Non-residential Septic Tank Process)

9. Clarify that septic tank repair/replacement includes the drain field

 

 

 

18-199

Amendment

(Conf Appt of David Faliszek to the Cultural Svc Grant Program Comm as a Community Rep): corrects a Code section subparagraph reference.

 

 

 

18-200

Amendment

(Conf Reappt of Truitte Moreland to the Cultural Svc Grant Program Comm as a Community Rep): corrects a Code section subparagraph reference.

 

 

 

18-223

Amendment

(Approp $40,000 from NW Economic Dev Fund for purpose of providing an Economically Distressed Area Targeted Industry Program (EDATIP) Grant to Project Cart):

1.      Correct source of funds in title of bill and explanation of appropriation to Interest Income

2.      Attach Revised Exhibit 2 (revised BT)

3.      Un-bolds language under Section 7 of the bill

4.      Place revised agreement On File to

  1. Correct scrivener’s error
  2. Include additional language in Section 11.21(d) that specifically names the Council Auditor’s Office
  3. Remove incorrect address on Exhibit A
  4. Include description of improvements in Exhibit B
  5. Include Northwest Jacksonville Economic Development Trust Boundary map in Exhibit C

 

 

 

18-230

Amendment

(Approp $1,730,860.08 in remaining unspent funds in the Dune Restoration Acct to provide funding for Post-Hurricane Irma Beach and Dune Repairs)

1. Add emergency language

2. Correct Ordinance reference in title and bill

3. Pg. 2, line 28: strike “th” and insert “the

 

 

 

 

Contact:           Jeff Clements, Chief of Research (904) 630-1405 or jeffc@coj.net