OFFICE OF CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL AGENDA OF JULY 25, 2017
BRIEF SUMMARIES OF AMENDMENTS and SUBSTITUTES
Compiled by: Research Division
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16-805	Amendment	(Rezoning 2629 Loretto Rd. - RR-Acre to PUD) LUZ: Per OGC, approves the rezoning subject to conditions amendable only via rezoning: (1) The 30 foot wide access to Loretto Road shall be used for construction vehicles during the initial build out of the lots. Construction vehicles are prohibited from using County Dock Road. After construction of the development is complete, the 30 foot wide access shall be restored to its existing condition. The Site Plan shall be amended prior to the City Council approval to reflect this change. (2) A Phase I Environmental Impact Study shall be prepared by the owner, applicant or developer and submitted to the Planning and Development Department at the time of Verification of Substantial Compliance. If a Phase II is recommended, the Phase II shall be submitted prior to Verification of Substantial Compliance. (3) It is the intent of the City Council that County Dock Road shall remain a 2-way roadway and shall not be converted to a one-way roadway, or be widened or altered as a result of this development. (4) Lots shall be a minimum of 100 feet in width. For lots fronting on a cul-de-sac, the frontage width may be narrower so long as the width is 100 feet at the front plane of the principal structure. (5) The provisions of Part 12 of the Zoning Code (Landscape and Tree Protection Regulations) shall apply. However, the following shall be in addition to those requirements: a. There shall be a thirty-five foot (35’) buffer, extending along the length of the property line along County Dock Road into the property a distance of 35’. This buffer shall be owned and maintained by the Homeowners Association (“HOA”) as Common Area. The setbacks for structures on Lots shall be measured from this 35’ setback. The Site Plan shall be amended prior to the City Council approval to reflect this change. The requirement for the HOA to maintain this buffer shall be clearly stated in the Covenants and Restrictions of the development, if any, and made part of the Verification of Substantial Completion of PUD. b. (An evergreen shrub hedge, a minimum of 36 inches in height at the time of planting, and spaced so that an 85 percent opacity at a height of 6 feet is achieved within two years, shall be planted and maintained along the County Dock Road frontage within the 35 foot buffer as shown on the Site Plan. The hedge shall be located along the eastern edge of the buffer, adjacent to the private lots, and shall reach an 85% opacity at a 6 foot height within two years. In addition, one shade tree, spaced 25 feet apart, shall be planted and maintained along the County Dock Road frontage within the buffer. If an overhead power line abuts the buffer, then the required trees reaching a mature height greater than 25 feet shall be located at least 20 feet away from the power line. c. Trees noted to remain on the Dockside Estates Neighborhood Site Plan (Sheet 4) dated December 22, 2016, and stamped June 19, 2017, a reduced copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 5, shall be protected by the developer and every effort shall be made to employ construction techniques that preserve the trees. Full scale copies of the Dockside Estates Neighborhood Site Plan shall be maintained in files of the Planning and Development Department’s Current Planning Division; the Development Services Division and the Building Inspection Division. As part of this effort, the lift station noted on the previously proposed Site Plan shall be relocated in order to preserve the grouping of trees adjacent to its current location on the Site Plan. A new Site Plan (Second Revised Exhibit 4) shall be submitted, prior to Council approval, showing the revised location of the lift station and other methods to preserve trees noted to remain. d. For the removal of any Protected Tree (as that term is defined in either the Ordinance Code or the Charter), the total inches to be removed shall be calculated and the developer or individual home builder shall mitigate for the loss with a ratio of one and one half inches (1-1/2”) of Live Oak for every inch of Protected Tree removed. Further, a minimum of one-third (1/3) of the inches removed shall be replaced on site, but as many hardwood trees as possible shall be provided on site, either in the right-of-way, common areas, or on lots containing an occupied dwelling. These trees shall then become Protected Trees pursuant to Part 12, even if located on a private lot, and such shall be made a part of any private governance documents for the development. The City Arborist or the City Landscape Architect shall determine the most appropriate species and location of replacement trees. Live Oaks are the preferred species. For the tree inches that are not possible to be planted on site, the cost per inch to be paid into the Tree Protection and Related Expenses Trust Fund shall be based upon the then current price for a Live Oak. (6) Prior to requesting a final building inspection or occupying the facility in any manner, the owner, applicant or developer shall submit to the Planning Department separate certification letters confirming that all horizontal and vertical components of the development have been substantially completed, and all conditions to the development order have been satisfied. This condition shall apply to both phased and non-phased developments. Provides for effective date of rezoning to be delayed until the Second Revised Site Plan and the Second Revised Written Description are received by the Office of General Counsel and determined to be consistent with these conditions. Upon the determination of consistency, the Office of General Counsel will immediately forward this legislation to the Council President and the Council Secretary for signature. Attaches Second Revised Exhibit 3 (second revised written description); attaches Second Revised Exhibit 4 (second revised site plan); attaches new Exhibit 5 (tree site plan)
17-354	Amendment	(Rezoning 3124 Belfort Rd - RLD-60 to PUD) LUZ: Per OGC, corrects scrivener’s error in title from Low District-60 to Low Density-60; approves rezoning subject to conditions: (1) The minimum house size shall be 1,600 square feet of heated and cooled space (not including the garage). (2) A natural twenty (20) foot perimeter buffer shall be maintained along Belfort Road and Bridges Street (except for the subdivision entrance off of Belfort Road and any necessary utility easements). (3) A six (6) foot vinyl fence shall be installed around the subdivision and shall be maintained by the Homeowners Association (HOA). (4) All landscaping shall be done in accordance with Part 12 of the Zoning Code. (5) The use of Administrative Deviations (AD) shall be prohibited. (6) Work with the Duval County School Board (DCSB) to request that bus pickup/drop-off shall occur within the subdivision in lieu of occurring along Belfort Road. (7) A wetland conservation area shall be set aside as noted in the site plan dated January 2017. (8) The HOA shall be responsible for maintenance of the stormwater management pond. (9) A traffic study conducted by a professional traffic engineer shall be required. A methodology meeting shall be held with the City Traffic Engineer prior to commencement of the study. The Belfort Road/Touchton Road/Subdivision Entrance Road intersection shall be modified to provide, at a minimum, a left turn lane into the site and a pedestrian crossing of Belfort Road, south of the intersection. This will require that the existing traffic signal also be modified. (10) Prior to requesting a final building inspection or occupying the facility in any manner, the owner, applicant or developer shall submit to the Planning Department separate certification letters confirming that all horizontal and vertical components of the development have been substantially completed, and all conditions to the development order have been satisfied. This condition shall apply to both phased and non-phased developments.
17-389	Amendment	(Rezoning 5735 Philips Hwy & 4948 University Blvd W from CCG-2 to PUD): Per OGC, approves the rezoning subject to conditions: (1) All sag lenses, drop lenses and convex lenses shall be prohibited. Illumination levels at all property lines shall not exceed one-half (.5) foot candles (“f.c.”) when the building or parking areas are located adjacent to residential areas, and shall not exceed one (1.0) f.c. when abutting other non-residential properties. All lighting lamp sources within parking and pedestrian areas shall be metal halide, compact fluorescent or LED. The maximum light pole height in all parking areas should not exceed thirty feet (30’-0”). An exterior lighting design plan, including a photometrics plan, pole and fixtures schedules shall be submitted at the time of Verification of Substantial Compliance for review and approval by the Planning and Development Department. Light fixtures shall be mounted on canopies so that the lens cover is recessed or flush with the bottom surface (ceiling) of the canopy. (2) Prior to requesting a final building inspection or occupying the facility in any manner, the owner, applicant or developer shall submit to the Planning Department separate certification letters confirming that all horizontal and vertical components of the development have been substantially completed, and all conditions to the development order have been satisfied. This condition shall apply to both phased and non-phased developments. (3) A traffic operation analysis of build-out conditions, prepared by a professional traffic engineer, shall be submitted to the Transportation Planning Division for review and approval at the time of verification of substantial compliance. The study will identify a traffic control device to limit access to right-in/right-out at the driveway access of Bowden Road closest to Philips Highway subject to the review and approval of the Planning and Development Department.
17-393	Amendment	(Appropriating $60,000 from Spec Council Contingency to Jax Children's Commission to fund I'm a Star Program at Certain Middle & High Schools at Beaches & Westside Areas): NCIS: changes funding source to Council Operating Reserve; adds fiscal year carry-over language. Finance: NCIS amendment, plus replaces On File document with Revised On File document (revised services contract)
17-395	Amendment	(Approving Settlement of Claims in Trial Proceedings of "The Public Trust Environmental Legal Institute of Florida, Inc., Lee Hunter, Tom Larson & Thera James v. the City of Jacksonville"): NCSPHS: attaches Revised Exhibit 1 (revised settlement agreement and release). Finance: attaches Second Revised Exhibit 1 (second revised settlement agreement and release); adds language reserving the City Council’s right to appropriate Tree Protection Trust Funds without Tree Commission pre-approval and provides that it shall be in the sole discretion of the Council or any council member whether any tree planting project is presented to the Tree Commission for an advisory recommendation. Floor: Finance amendment, plus attaches Third Revised Exhibit 1 (third revised settlement agreement and release) to reflect amendments to pending Ordinance 2017-397 attached as an exhibit to the agreement.
17-396	Amendment	(Amending Zoning Code to Amend Enforcement Process for Violations Landscape & Tree Protection Regulations): inserts language needing to be stricken – pg. 4, line 11; removes unnecessary language – pg. 7, lines 1-5; corrects indentation – pg. 7, line 15.
17-397	Amendment	(Creating New Ordinance Code Chapter 54 – Tree Commission) NCSPHS: in Sec. 94.103(b)(1), changes “Council’s At-Large residency areas” to “At-Large Council Districts”; limits members to two consecutive terms. Rules: NCSPHS amendment, plus clarifies the appointment of subject matter experts from among the 5 general public members; inserts section reserving to the Council and its members the authority to approve and appropriate monies from any source to fund tree planting projects without Tree Commission prior approval; provides that it shall be in the sole discretion of the Council or any council member whether any tree planting project is presented to the Tree Commission for an advisory recommendation.
17-411	Amendment and rerefer	(Supplementing Ord 2006-888-E Authorizing the Issuance of City's Special Revenue Bonds of $165,000,000 of Net Project Funds for Acquisition & Construction of certain Capital Equipment & Improvements): adds provision for engagement of City bond counsel.
17-412	Amendment	(Approving a Mobility Fee Contract with Old No. 1 Partners, LLC): corrects bill sponsor to Council Member Gaffney; corrects council district from 11 to 7; attaches Revised Exhibit 1 (Revised Mobility Fee Contract) to replace Exhibits B & E.
17-422	Amendment	(Authorizing a Veterans Memorial Arena Use Agreement with EI Acquisition, LLC; Authorizing Appropriation of $300,000 in a Capital Contribution from the Jacksonville Icemen for Arena Improvements) NCSPHS: places revised use agreement On File for technical amendments and deletes a duplicative section. Finance: replaces Exhibit 1 with Revised Exhibit 1 (revised BT); replaces On File agreement with Second Revised On File agreement.
17-425	Amendment	(Authorizing Restated Agreement with REDUS Florida Land, LLC for Extension of Time and Reimbursement of Cost Overruns for REDUS to provide Intersection Improvements): TEU: inserts language providing for appropriation of $80,000 from Local Option Gas Tax and Investment Pool Earnings within Countywide Intersection Improvement Project to fund City’s portion of the project cost; attaches Revised Exhibit 1 (revised agreement); attaches new Exhibit 3 (BT); designates Public Works as oversight department. Finance: TEU amendment, but adds Second Revised Exhibit 1 (second revised agreement). LUZ: TEU amendment, but adds Third Revised Exhibit 1 (third revised agreement).
17-428	Amendment	(Appropriating $2,660,472.92 in Annual Housing Opportunity for Persons with AIDS Program Grant funds): changes total appropriation to $2,685,490.92 which includes $2,644,134 from HOPWA grant and $41,356.92 in unexpended prior year funds; attaches Revised Exhibit 1 (revised BT); attaches Revised Exhibit 2 (revised Funding Recommendations Schedule); attaches a new Exhibit 4 (Grant Award Letter).
17-429	Amendment	(Appropriating $5,619,483.55 for CDBG-eligible Purposes): changes total appropriation amount to $5,654,343.55 which includes $5,541,592 from CDBG Grant, $75,273.67 in Program Income and $37,477.88 in reprogrammed funds; attaches Revised Exhibit 2 (revised BT); attaches Revised Exhibit 3 (revised Funding Schedule); attaches new Exhibit 5 (grant award letter).
17-430	Amendment	(Appropriating $534,195.61 for Homelessness Programs): changes total appropriation amount to $539,016.61 which includes $506,560 for ESG Grant and $32,456.61 in unexpended funds; attaches Revised Exhibit 1 (revised BT); attaches Revised Exhibit 2 (revised funding schedule), attaches new Exhibit 3 (grant award letter).
17-431	Amendment	(Amending Solid Waste Management Code to Create New Definitions and to Amend and Clarify CON Application and Renewal Processes): corrects scrivener’s error on p. 20.
17-456	Amendment	(Honoring and commending Salem A. Salem) Floor (Hazouri): several minor additions and clarifications of language requested by the honoree’s family.
17-500	Amendment	(Adopting “rolled back” and proposed millage rate for FY17-18) Floor: changes the “rolled back” millage rate for the General Services District, excluding the Beaches and Baldwin, from 10.3711 to 10.9028 mills.

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