STANDARDS, CRITERIA AND FINDINGS

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1 LOCATION: 0 Cross Town Drive REAL ESTATE NUMBER: ; DEVIATION SOUGHT: 1. Reduce minimum number of required off-street parking spaces from 340 to Decrease the minimum number of bicycle parking spaces from 44 spaces required to 7 spaces. PRESENT ZONING: PUD CURRENT LAND USE: MU PLANNING DISTRICT: 3 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 11 SIGNS POSTED: 9 OWNER: Jed Davis Sonoc Company, LLC Pablo Oaks Court Jacksonville, FL AGENT: Ray Spofford, AICP England-Thims & Miller, Inc Old St. Augustine Rd Jacksonville, FL STANDARDS, CRITERIA AND FINDINGS 1. Is this situation unique or similar to other properties in the neighborhood? Unique. The proposed parking reduction would be affiliated with a 175-unit active adult apartment development. The property is located within the Nocatee DRI area between Cross Town Drive and Valley Ridge Boulevard. The applicant is seeking to reduce the minimum number of parking spaces from 304 down to 253 and reduce the number of bicycle parking spaces from 44 to 7. The Zoning Code requires 1 and ½ parking spaces for all one bedroom dwellings, 2 spaces for each two bedroom dwelling and an additional one-quarter space for each bedroom dwelling in excess of two bedrooms. The 304 parking spaces is based on 95 one-bedroom dwellings, 67 two-bedroom dwellings, and 12 three-bedroom dwellings. Review from the Transportation Department Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator shows that a total of 44 bicycle spaces are needed for the facility. Applicant is therefore requesting a reduction from 1

2 44 spaces to 7 spaces. The 7 spaces will primarily be used by visitors and guest for short-term parking since long-term bicycle parking can be accommodated within the dwelling units for secure and weather proof keeping. Due to the nature of the area golf carts will be utilized for short trip distances within the community which will cut down the need for extra vehicular and bicycle parking. There will be 31 golf cart parking spaces provided within the property and cart paths are being incorporated within the community from the project site to the nearby Nocatee Town Center. 2. There are practical and economic difficulties in carrying out the strict letter of the regulation in that 3. The request is not based exclusively upon a desire to reduce the cost of developing the site, but would accomplish a result that is in the public interest. 4. The proposed deviation will not substantially diminish property values in, nor alter the essential character of the area surrounding the site and will not substantially interfere with or injure the rights of others whose property would be affected by the deviation, in that Yes. There are practical and economic difficulties in carrying out the strict letter of the regulation. Due to the nature of the facility, active adult apartment development, the expected use is significantly lower for vehicular and bicycle parking than other conventional apartment complex. The Nocatee area is becoming a golf cart friendly community in which the property will by supplying 31 golf cart parking spaces to make available to residence as an alternate form of transportation. Yes. The request will reduce the cost of development and will also accomplish a result that is in the public interest. The proposed plan of development will reduce the amount of unnecessary parking spots due to the parking demand being less than a traditional apartment complex. Yes. The proposed deviation will not diminish surrounding property values nor will it alter the essential character of the surrounding area. The community is moving towards a more non-vehicular form of transportation by incorporating a comprehensive system of sidewalks, bike lanes, and multi-use pathways for bicycles and golf cart transportation. Due to the use being for an active adult apartment complex the amount of parking is less than a typical apartment complex. 2

3 5. The proposed deviation will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, result in additional public expense, the creation of nuisances, or conflict with any other applicable law, in that Yes. The requested deviations will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, nor will it result in a public expense or the creation of nuisances. 6. The effect of the proposed deviation is in harmony with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code. Yes. The intent of the Zoning Code is to promote the health and safety of the public, while allowing for deviations that are within the public s best interest. The proposed deviation does not negatively affect the public s health or safety, but will allow for adequate onsite parking for intended residence and visitors to the site, while also minimizing the unnecessary hardship by oversupplying parking. 7. The City landscape architect (has/has not) recommended the proposed deviation. 8. The existing violation was not created by the applicant with an intent to violate the Zoning Code. N/A There are no existing Zoning Code violations associated with the subject property. PLANNER RECOMMENDATION: Approve DATE OF REPORT: November 09, 2018 ZONING ADMINISTRATORS DECISION: DATE: 3

4 St Johns County Aerial View Source: JaxGIS The Required Notice of Public Hearing Signs Were Posted 4

5 Property View Street View along Cross Town Dr. 5

6 Property to the South: The Reserve at Nocatee Luxury Apartments Property to the South: The Reserve at Nocatee Luxury Apartments 6

7 Legal Map Source: JaxGIS 7

AD LOCATION: Brightman Boulevard. REAL ESTATE NUMBER: (portion of)

AD LOCATION: Brightman Boulevard. REAL ESTATE NUMBER: (portion of) LOCATION: 10595 Brightman Boulevard AD-17-76 REAL ESTATE NUMBER: 167728-0110 (portion of) DEVIATION SOUGHT: 1. Reduce minimum number of required off-street bicycle parking spaces from 0.5 spaces per bedroom