Acreage: Acres Requested Action: Current Proposed LAND USE AGR(iv) ROS ZONING PUD & AGR ROS. Existing Maximum Intensity (FAR) 0 SF

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1 PROPOSED SEMI-ANNUAL FUTURE LAND USE MAP (FLUM) AMENDMENT OVERVIEW ORDINANCE: APPLICATION: 2010E APPLICANT: ALEXA GRAF; ENGLAND-THIMS AND MILLER, INC PROPERTY LOCATION: 8517 Cedar Point Road and southeast of Sawpit Road. Acreage: Acres Requested Action: Current Proposed LAND USE AGR(iv) ROS ZONING PUD & AGR ROS Existing FLUM Category AGR(iv) Proposed FLUM Category ROS Existing Maximum Density (DU/Acre) 1 DU/2.5 Acres 21 S/F Dwelling Units Proposed Maximum Density (DU/Acre) 0 Dwelling Units Existing Maximum Intensity (FAR) 0 SF Proposed Maximum Intensity (FAR).15 FAR 356,233 SF Recreation Space Net Increase or (Decrease) in Maximum Density Decrease of 21 Dwelling Units at 1 DU/2.5 Ac Non-Residential Net Increase or (Increase) in Potential Floor Area Increase of 356,233 SF Recreation Space PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT S RECOMMENDATON: APPROVAL LOCATION MAPS: Land Use Amendment Report December 10, 2010 Page 1 of 16

2 DUAL MAP PAGE Land Use Amendment Report December 10, 2010 Page 2 of 16

3 ANALYSIS Background: The subject property is located on the southwest side of bend of Cedar Point Road and approximately 1,100 feet south of the Cedar Point Road/Sawpit Road intersection. Access to the site is from Cedar Point Road which is classified as Collector roadway. The site is also located within the Timucuan Special Management Area and Aquatic Preserve. The land use amendment site consists of two parcels, a 0.95 acre parcel zoned Agriculture (AGR) and a acre parcel zoned Planned Unit Development. Both parcels totaling acres of the land use amendment site is vacant timberland and owned by the City of Jacksonville. The applicant acting on behalf of the City of Jacksonville Recreation and Community Services Department proposes a future land use amendment from Agriculture IV [AGR (iv)] to Recreation Open Space (ROS) and a rezoning from AGR and PUD to Recreation Open Space (ROS) to allow for passive recreation and nature trails at a public park. In general, the subject site is located in an area of environmentally sensitive conservation and recreational open space lands with other private uses. On the south side of Cedar point Road and north of the subject site is a mixture of vacant land, mobile homes and single-family dwellings on large lots in an AGR(iv) land us category and AGR zoning district. North of Cedar Point Road is a single-family home, vacant forest lands, and wetlands in AGR(iii), AGR(iv), and CSV land use categories and AGR zoning district. Land ownerships in this area are owned by the National Park Service, St. Johns River Water Management District, private concerns and the State of Florida s Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund (TIITF). West of the application site are wetland properties owned by the City of Jacksonville and The Nature Conservancy. The lands have land use categories of Conservation (CSV), Agriculture- III [AGR(iii)], and ROS with zoning districts consisting of AGR, CSV, and ROS. South of the site are vacant forest lands, mobile home, single-family dwelling, and a church in AGR(iii) and AGR(iv) land use categories and AGR zoning district. Most of the area immediately adjacent to the site is owned by the National Park Service with the Timucuan Preserve. East and northeast of the subject property and Cedar Paint Road is a mix of vacant forest land, mobile homes, single-family homes in AGR(iii) and AGR(iv) land use categories and AGR Zoning district. Property ownership of these lands is in private concerns, The Audubon Society, City of Jacksonville, and State of Florida (TIITF). According to the Capital Improvements Element of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, the site is located within the Rural Area of the City. The proposed land use map amendment has a potential development of 21 single-family dwelling units. However, the larger parcel (53.57 acres) of the proposed land use amendment had already been approved for 20 single-family dwelling units in a development named Timucuan Estates (Ordinance ). The approved development never started construction. The City of Jacksonville, Recreation and Community Services Department has purchased the property with the use of the Florida Communities Trust (FCT) grant. However, FCT rules require purchased lands with grant funds be converted to either Recreation or Conservation land use categories. The ROS land use category precludes residential development, so Land Use Amendment Report December 10, 2010 Page 3 of 16

4 school enrollment will not be affected. The subject site is located outside the suburban boundary of the City. Impacts and Mitigation: Potential impacts of a proposed land use map amendment have been analyzed by comparing the appropriate residential density by residential land use category, or the Development Impact Standards (non-residential categories), for the subject site. Development Impact Standards are detailed in FLUE Policy Development Standards for Impact Assessment. These standards produce development potentials shown on the attached Impact Assessment. Archaeological Sensitivity According to the Duval County Preliminary Site Sensitivity Map, the subject property is located within an area of Low with some High sensitivity for the presence of archaeological resources. The Historic Preservation Section advises the applicant that future construction activities may require completion of an Archaeological Reconnaissance Survey in order to determine if a Phase I Archaeological Survey is needed. Joel McEachin is the contact person in the Historic Preservation Division of the Department at for archaeological and historic-related issues. Airport Environs The subject properties are located within the 500 foot Height and Hazard Zone and the Military Notice area for air field at Mayport Naval Air Station. Development in this area will be limited to a maximum height of less than 500 feet unless approved by the Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) or the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Development must not create or increase the potential for such hazards as electronic interference, light glare, bird strike hazards or other potential hazards to safe navigation of aircraft as required by Section (d). Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA) The site is located within a Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA), as defined by Section (2)(h), Florida Statutes. Generally, an owner s assessment is calculated and a fee is paid to the City s CHHA Fund for the cost of emergency shelter space where the assessment would be applied towards retrofitting shelter space within the City of Jacksonville as a means of mitigation for development within the CHHA. However, since this site is proposed for passive recreation and preservation, the CHHA Fund assessment is not required. The City of Jacksonville continues to acquire lands within the Coastal High Hazard Area in an effort to limit residential development within the CHHA in accordance with Conservation Coastal Management Element (CCME) Policies and Of the approximately 67,573 acres within CHHA, approximately 24% are now preserved. The proposed amendment adds acres to this inventory of lands within the CHHA and removes any potential development. Land Use Amendment Report December 10, 2010 Page 4 of 16

5 Utility Capacity The calculations to determine the water and sewer flows contained in this report and/or this spreadsheet have been established by the City of Jacksonville Planning and Development Department and have been adopted by JEA solely for the purpose of preparing this report and/or this spreadsheet. The method of calculating water and sewer flows in order to properly size infrastructure shall continue to be based on JEA s Water, Sewer and Reuse for New Development Projects document (latest edition). Presently there are no sanitary sewer and water lines to the site and the proposed use of passive recreation generally does not generate a need for these services. Transportation The completed a transportation analysis (see Attachment B) and determined that the proposed amendment maintains roadway level of service (LOS) given the proposed maximum limitations on development. This analysis utilizes a methodology approved by the Florida Department of Transportation and is based upon the comparison of what potentially could be built on that site (as detailed in FLUE Policy Development Standards for Impact Assessment) versus the maximum development potential. The roadway impacts have been identified as a possible decrease of 26 peak-hour and 247 average daily trips. Level of Service (LOS) is maintained for the identified roadway link. Wetlands A wetlands survey map shows a small wetland area along the northern and western property boundaries (see Attachment D, Wetlands Map). The wetlands area listed as Gum Pond on the northern boundary is approximately 0.8 acres in size and is listed as a Category III wetland system in the City of Jacksonville 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The Florida Land Use Classification Code System (FLUCCS) labels this area as Coniferous Wetland Forest. The wetland is small pocket and not related to a larger wetland system. Isolated wetland pockets generally have low functional values. The subject site also contains a small amount of salt marsh (0.2 acres) on the western boundary of the property. The system has an extremely high functional value Category I wetland since it is part of a larger environmentally sensitive wetland system. The applicant s wetlands map labels this area as Brackish Marsh The United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resource Conservation Service Soil Survey classifies the wetland soils for the Coniferous Wetland Forest as Evergreen and Wesconnett Complex. Both soils are nearly level poorly drained soils formed in thick sandy marine sediments with a high water table generally at a depth of twelve inches or less. However, the Evergreen soils were formed in decomposed organic materials. The salt marsh consists of Tisonia soils. These soils are nearly level, very poorly drained organic material formed from non-woody, halophytic plant remains underlain by fine textured sediments. They are in tidal marshes with flooding twice daily by fluctuating tides. Preservation of this site for passive recreation meet the requirements of Goal 4 and Objective 4.1 of the Conservation and Coastal Management Element (CCME) of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan to achieve no further net loss of the natural functions of the City s Land Use Amendment Report December 10, 2010 Page 5 of 16

6 remaining wetlands, improve the quality of the City s wetland resources over the long-term, improve the water quality, and improve fish and wildlife values of wetlands. Goal 4 To achieve no further net loss of the natural functions of the City's remaining wetlands, improve the quality of the City's wetland resources over the long-term and improve the water quality and fish and wildlife values of wetlands. Objective 4.1 The City shall protect and conserve the natural functions of its existing wetlands, including estuarine marshes. Land Use Amendment Report December 10, 2010 Page 6 of 16

7 IMPACT ASSESSMENT DEVELOPMENT ANALYSIS CURRENT PROPOSED Site Utilization Vacant timberland Passive Park (undeveloped subdivision) Land Use Category AGR IV ROS Development Standards For Impact Assessment 1 du for 2.5 acres.15 FAR Development Potential 21 dus 356,233 square feet Population Potential 58 people 0 people SPECIAL DESIGNATIONS AREAS YES NO Aquatic Preserve Yes and in a SMA Airport Environ Zone 500 military height zone Industrial Preservation Area No Cultural Resources No Archaeological Sensitivity Yes Some High but mostly Low Historic District No Coastal High Hazard Area Yes Ground Water Aquifer Recharge Area No Discharge Well Head Protection Zone No PUBLIC FACILITIES Potential Roadway Impact Decrease 26 peak hour & 247 daily trips; LOS is maintained Water Provider JEA (PROPOSED) Potential Water Impact Possible decrease in demand of 5,566 gpd. LOS maintained Sewer Provider JEA (PROPOSED) Potential Sewer Impact Possible decrease in demand of 4,190 gpd. LOS maintained Potential Solid Waste Impact Possible decrease in demand of 54.6 tons per year. LOS maintained. Drainage Basin / Sub-Basin Bayou Cedar Point Creek Recreation and Parks Land surrounding is part of Cedar Point Preserve Mass Transit NO NATURAL FEATURES Elevations 10 Feet above Sea Level Soils (22) Evergreen-Wesconnett complex; (32) Leon Fine Sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes; (35) Lynn Haven fine sand; (36) Mandarin fine sand Land Cover (3200) Upland Shrub and Brushland; (4110) Pine Flatwoods; (6200) Wetland Coniferous Forest Flood Zone (AE) inundated by 100-year flood, base flood elevations determined; (X5) areas of 500-year flood Wet Lands (6410) Freshwater Marshes / Graminoid Prairie Marsh; (6420) Saltwater Marshes/ Halophytic Herbaceous Prairie; (6430) Wet Prairies Wild Life None Land Use Amendment Report December 10, 2010 Page 7 of 16

8 PROCEDURAL COMPLIANCE Signs, Notices and Preview Workshop Upon site inspection by the on October 8, 2010, the required notices of public hearing signs were posted. Twenty-seven (27) notices were mailed out to adjoining property owners informing them of the proposed land use change and pertinent public hearing and meeting dates. The held a Preview Workshop on October 18, The Applicant was the only speaker for this application and no one spoke in opposition to the amendment. The North CPAC has not yet reviewed or made comment on this application. In addition the National Park Service office at the Timucuon Ecological Preserve and the Northeast Florida Aquatic Preserve office were notified of the proposed land use amendment. As of this time both agencies have not submitted comments. CONSISTENCY EVALUATION 2030 Comprehensive Plan Consistency The proposed amendment is consistent with the following Objectives and Policies of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Element: Policy Objective 2.8 Policy Use public lands for appropriate multiple uses, such as parks, stormwater management systems, and preservation of natural habitats. Maintain and/or improve existing recreation lands and encourage the dedication of properties for recreational uses through appropriate fiscal and regulatory incentives. The City shall improve coordination with all levels of government, nonprofit providers and private landholders to increase available parkland and facilities, through negotiations and joint participation agreements for acquisition and management of recreational land. According to the Category Description of the Future Land Use Element (FLUE), the existing AGR(iv) land use category permits housing developments in a gross density range of up to one dwelling unit per 2.5 acres of land. In addition agriculture and related uses such as farming, horticulture, forestry and logging, storage, processing, and wholesale distribution of farm supplies and products are also permitted. The ROS land use category permits parks, playgrounds, golf courses, driving ranges, marinas, fairgrounds, and spectator sports facilities. In addition conservational passive recreational activities such as nature preserve and nature trails are also permitted. Land Use Amendment Report December 10, 2010 Page 8 of 16

9 The proposed land use amendment to ROS encourages the dedication of properties for recreational use, consistent with Objective 2.8 and Policy The proposed amendment also promotes the use of public lands for use as parks and preservation lands, consistent with Policy The proposed land use amendment is also consistent with the following Policies of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, Recreation and Open Space Element: Policy Policy The City, through the Preservation Project Jacksonville, shall develop strategies for the acquisition or lease of linear parks for pedestrian paths and greenway and trail systems. These facilities shall be developed as a network connecting residential areas, schools and parks where land is available through purchase or easement. The Recreation and Community Services Department and other related City departments will continue to work with the Mayor s Preservation Project staff in identifying lands which are desirable for acquisition under various environmental and other land acquisition programs. The proposed land use amendment is consistent with Policy as it fulfills a requirement of the Florida Communities Trust (FCT) grant, providing for the implementation of a strategy for the acquisition of parks for pedestrian paths and greenway and trail systems in environmentally sensitive areas. Further, this land use change to ROS is consistent with Policy as it facilitates the identification of land desirable for acquisition under the FCT program. The proposed land use amendment is also consistent with the following Objectives and Policies of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, Conservation/Coastal Management Element: Objective 7.3 Policy Limit public expenditures that subsidize growth by ensuring that building and development activities are carried out in a manner which minimizes danger to life and property from natural disasters and restricting the intensity of development within designated Coastal High Hazard Areas (CHHA) consistent with public safety needs. The City shall use Preservation Project monies as one of the sources of funds available to purchase lands in the Coastal High Hazard Areas (CHHA). These land purchases shall reduce the development potential in the CHHA which, in turn, assists in reduction of evacuation times, number of persons living in these areas, and property loss damages. At least 25% of the total lands (67,573 acres) within the Coastal High Hazard Area shall be acquired through the Preservation Project to maintain or reduce hurricane evacuation times by removing the potential for residential development on these lands. Policy The City shall direct future residential density away from the Coastal High Hazard Area and shall mitigate the impacts of existing residential development rights through traditional and innovative planning tools Land Use Amendment Report December 10, 2010 Page 9 of 16

10 including but not limited to Preservation Project land purchases and emergency shelter deficit reduction through mitigation assessments. Objective 7.4 Limit development density and intensity within the Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA) and direct it outside of the CHHA, and mitigate the impact of natural hazards in the area. The proposed land use amendment from AGR(iv) to ROS is consistent with Objectives 7.3 and 7.4 and Policies and as it restricts the intensity of development within the Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA) and facilitates the City s intent to use Preservation Project monies to purchase land in the CHHA. Vision Plan The North Jacksonville Vision and Master Plan does not identify specific plans for the subject site. However, the Plan does identify a desired strategy for preserving lands in environmentally sensitive areas using various funding alternatives such as the Florida Communities Trust (FCT) grant program. The proposed land use amendment with the already purchased subject site in an area surrounded by recreation and conservation lands creates an opportunity to achieve these vision plan goals, thereby illustrating the proposed land use amendment s consistency with the North Jacksonville Vision Plan. Strategic Regional Policy Plan Consistency The proposed amendment is consistent with the following Goal of the Strategic Regional Policy Plan, Emergency Preparedness: Goal 3.2 Direct future development away from the areas most vulnerable to storm surge and flooding. The proposed land use amendment is consistent with Goal 3.2 of the Northeast Florida Regional Council s Strategic Regional Policy Plan as it would preclude residential development from occurring on the subject site. The subject site is within the CHHA and is vulnerable to storm surge and flooding. State Comprehensive Plan Consistency The proposed amendment is consistent with the following Policies of the State Comprehensive Plan: (9)(b)(2) F.S. Acquire, retain, manage, and inventory public lands to provide recreation, conservation, and related public benefits (9)(b)(13) F.S. Encourage the use of public and private financial and other resources for the development of recreational opportunities at the state and local levels. Land Use Amendment Report December 10, 2010 Page 10 of 16

11 The proposed land use amendment to ROS is consistent with F.S (9)(b)(2) as it facilitates acquiring and managing public lands in order to provide for recreation and conservation. The proposed land use amendment is consistent with F.S (9)(b)(13) as it encourages the use of public financial resources, the FCT grant, for the development of recreational opportunities as the local and neighborhood level. RECOMMENDATION The recommends APPROVAL of this application based on its consistency with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and State Comprehensive Plan. Land Use Amendment Report December 10, 2010 Page 11 of 16

12 ATTACHMENT A Land Use Amendment Report December 10, 2010 Page 12 of 16

13 Traffic Analysis: ATTACHMENT B Land Use Amendment Report December 10, 2010 Page 13 of 16

14 ATTACHMENT C Land Use Amendment Report December 10, 2010 Page 14 of 16

15 Land Use Amendment Report December 10, 2010 Page 15 of 16

16 ATTACHMENT D Wetlands Map Land Use Amendment Report December 10, 2010 Page 16 of 16