Huge new development proposed on Fishweir Creek and St. John's Ave

[MEGATRON]

I just kind of wish they would close down St. Johns Ave from.... let's say Hungry Howies to Dancy and leave it open for only pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcycles. 

That little 1/3mile stretch is one of the better ones in Jax.

Sorry, that's a ridiculous suggestion.

[Non-RedNeck Westsider]

I just kind of wish they would close down St. Johns Ave from.... let's say Hungry Howies to Dancy and leave it open for only pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcycles. 

That little 1/3mile stretch is one of the better ones in Jax.

Sorry, that's a ridiculous suggestion.

First off, it was a very un-serious comment and of course it sounds ridiculous when taken out of context.

It makes perfect sense if you fantasize about hitting that series of curves at 60mph +, but can't do it because you're terrified, not of getting a ticket, but of someone pulling out in front of you or walking their kids across the street.

[JeffreyS]

Site plan is going to be the key on this one. It has to integrate well with the street and the water.  A wide sidewalk, bike rack, landscaping and hidden parking will go a long way.

I know we aren't there yet but if this were a streetcar TOD it would be a home run.

[thelakelander]

It actually looks like a great infill project to work on.  The things Trixie mentions shouldn't be viewed as challenges.  They are opportunities to create something really unique that could be a proud focal point for the developer and the community.  Jeffrey is spot on that site planning and seamless integration with the surrounding context will be key with this one.

[zedsdead]

Thank God that Jim Love has called a meeting to discuss things. Now everything will be alright!

[simms3]

We'll see how NIMBY the area is.  I used to fantasize about redeveloping this site myself...I'm very short on the local demographics and politics of the area, and in-place infrastructure is non-supportive.  Have to be very careful how to proceed, and then there's the whole debt issue and capital commitments (have to pitch Jacksonville, Ortega/Avondale, the site, brick/mortar retail, for sale condos in arguably the worst condo market ever, etc to lenders and depending on whether your equity is fully discretionary or not...even if it's not, you likely have to be your own equity and sponsorship given the above).

[Jumpinjack]

In 2009 a pedestrian was killed in the 4100 block of Herschel. That's the block immediately south side of the bridge.

It's not hard to understand the dangers here with the bridge; shopping destinations and restaurants east and west sides of the creek; about 4 roads coming together requiring many confusing turning lanes; two schools; and fairly compact residential neighborhoods (full of dreaded NIMBYs). This a well traveled area for cars coming and going from Ortega, Avondale and the Roosevelt mall area and cyclists and walkers heading to the local shops and restaurants or to Roosevelt.

Yes, it could be a good opportunity to improve safety and fix the confusing design of this area.

[Intuition Ale Works]

Trixie-

Again I believe you are more than a "concerned citizen" and I wonder why you hide behind anonymity.

Your posts show a strong working knowledge of land use, especially in Riverside/Avondale.

I believe you, along with others on this forum, are attempting to negatively impact the public opinion of this project before it even is presented to us.

I have seen this all before with Blacksheep, Kickbacks, Dahlia's, Salty Fig and Mellow Mushroom.

I witnessed the organized ambush of John Valentino, by "concerned neighbors" at his community meeting and I expect the same at this upcoming meeting.

I find it to be very disappointing and frustrating as a Jacksonville native, Avondale resident and Riverside business owner.

[thelakelander]

We'll see how NIMBY the area is.  I used to fantasize about redeveloping this site myself...I'm very short on the local demographics and politics of the area, and in-place infrastructure is non-supportive.  Have to be very careful how to proceed, and then there's the whole debt issue and capital commitments (have to pitch Jacksonville, Ortega/Avondale, the site, brick/mortar retail, for sale condos in arguably the worst condo market ever, etc to lenders and depending on whether your equity is fully discretionary or not...even if it's not, you likely have to be your own equity and sponsorship given the above).

This would be a luxury rental development, not condos.

[Cheshire Cat]

I have done more than a bit of due diligence today and this is where the process for the St. John's Village project currently stands.  The property owners are requesting changes that would impact what was decided and agreed upon in bill 2005-1330E, which was actually enacted on 4/4/2006.  Below this post in follow up is the original bill that specifies what was decided upon at that time including many of the issues currently under discussion on this thread.  Below this is attached the PUD document.  The property owner is now asking for a PUD that would increase the amount of units as well as other specifics as delineated in the attached bill.  The documentation that was submitted by the property owner is not complete and changes to that document have been requested by the city before it is re-submitted which is due on Monday May 13, 2013.  This is the same day that Councilman Jim Love has requested a public meeting to be held at FSCJ in the auditorium from 7:00PM to 8:30PM. 

Here is what everyone needs to know and what I believe may be part of what "Trixie" is trying to get across with his/her postings to this thread.  The PUD application once processed and accepted cannot be readily changed or amended after May 24, 2013, which was possible in the past.  To amend the PUD after the 24th a special request would have to be made of planning which they would more than likely refuse.  This will result in a situation where we will likely see an approved PUD amended during a council meeting, literally while the bill is on the floor.  The amendment regarding size or any other issue could be promoted by a member of council and actually changed while on the floor (as we have seen often enough in past legislation).  I more than anticipate that this is how this will be played out.

fieldafm and Intuition ale, you are both correct in your summation of the new poster. "Trixie" does live in Avondale area and indeed has inroads to and understanding of detailed planning department information. I was able to verify that, yet will not "out" Trixie" online as that just would not be cool. I don't expect they will be forthcoming either, but in any case their input will not directly impact how people respond to this development.  Open minds will remain open, those who are taking sides, have already done so in most cases.  This is Avondale remember!  lol

I can also tell you that phone calls to Jim Love and the planning department have been many in number and in some cases quite lengthy and detail specific.  The for and against crowd are already drawing lines in the sand and this "will" be a knock down drag out interaction before it is all said and done as folks with inroads to and understanding of City Hall are on both sides of this issue.  However, most of what has been discussed in the thread to date is still speculation as there is "no finished proposal" in the planning department as of this moment.

I have quoted part of the 2005-1330 Bill that must be addressed and has yet to be completed in order for the request of the property owner to move forward.  Pay special attention to b & c which are in the legislation because of concerns on the part of the council at that time and will be a point of contention by some.  Top of the list is traffic followed by the dredging issue while there has been movement in some city departments with regard to what should be done with Fishweir Creek, "nothing" has been decided, determined or presented to the planning department.  There is also the issue of the $800K to be deposited by the property owner in advance of a deal to mitigate dredging costs.  Note St. John's Avenue is a DOT road and not city owned.  DOT has not weighed in on the development or road impact with city planning at this time

I would recommend that all interested parties attend the meeting slated for May 13th.  I also personally hope that we do not see a rigid NIMBY resistance to this project until we actually know what is being proposed and if the city requirements mentioned above have been met.  I am not taking a position on the project which is just a few blocks from my own Avondale home until I see what the actual PUD request says. 

(a) Development shall proceed in accordance with the Traffic
Engineering Division Memorandum dated December 5, 2005, and
attached hereto as Exhibit 3, or as otherwise approved by the
Traffic Engineering Divislon
and the Planning and Development
Department.
(b)
Prior to verification of substantial compliance of the
PUD, the developer shall provide a localized traffic study showing
no reduction in the Level of Service on St. Johns Avenue, and the
intersections of Herschel Street, Oak Street, and Riverside
Avenue.
(c)
Prior to commencement of any construction activities for
the proposed development, the developer shall deposit $800,000 in
an interest bearing account identified by the City to be used for
the costs associated with dredging Fishweir
Creek. The detailed
terms of this condition shall be set forth in a separate agreement
with the City, which shall included terms regarding draw requests
and refund of any excess funds

Amended 3/28/06
Introduced and amended by the Land Use and Zoning Committee:



ORDINANCE 2005-1330-E


AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 5.90f
ACRES


LOCATED IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 14 AT 3946 AND


4000 ST. JOHNS AVENUE BETWEEN HERSCHEL STREET


AND DUPONT CIRCLE (R.E. NO(S)
. 092941-0000 AND

092703-0000), AS DESCRIBED HEREIN, OWNED BY

JACKSONVILLE HARBOR LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND


ST. JOHNS VILLAGE CENTER, LLC, FROM PUD


(PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT) AND RMD-D


(RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY-D)
DISTRICT TO PUD


(PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT, AS


DEFINED AND
CLASSIFIED UNDER THE ZONING CODE,


TO ALLOW MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT, AS DESCRIBED


IN THE APPROVED WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND SITE


PLAN FOR THE ST. JOHNS VILLAGE CENTER PUD;


PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.


WHEREAS, Jacksonville Harbor Limited Partnership and St. Johns
Village Center, LLC, the owner(s)
of approximately 5.904
acres
located in Council District 14 at 3946 and 4000 St. Johns Avenue
between Herschel Street and DuPont
Circle (R.E.
No (s)
. 094941-0000
and 092703-OOOO),
as more particularly described in Exhibit 1.
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference ("Subject
Property"),
has applied for a rezoning and reclassification of that
property from PUD (Planned Unit Development) and RMD-D (Residential
Medium Density-D)
Districts to PUD (Planned Unit Development)
District, as described in Section 1 below; and



Amended 3/28/06
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has considered
the
application and has rendered an advisory opinion; and
WHEREAS, the Land Use and Zoning Committee, after due notice
and public hearing, has made its recommendation to the Council; and


WHEREAS, the Council flnds
that such rezoning is: (1)
consistent with the 2010 Comprehensive Plan; (2) furthers the
goals, objectives and policies of the 2010 Comprehensive Plan; and


(3) is not in conflict with any portion of the City's land use
regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Council finds the proposed rezoning does not
adversely affect the orderly development of the City as embodied in
the Zoning Code; will not adversely affect the health and safety of
residents in the area; will not be detrimental to the natural
environment or to the use or development of the adjacent properties
in the general neighborhood; and will accomplish the objectives and
meet the standards of Section 656.340 (Planned
Unit Development) of
the Zoning Code; now therefore


BE IT ORDAINH)
by the Council of the City of Jacksonville:


Section 1. Property Rezoned. The Subject Property is
hereby rezoned and reclassified from PUD (Planned Unit Development)
and RMD-D
(Residential Medium Density-D) Districts to PUD (Planned
Unit Development) District, as shown and described in the approved
site plan dated March 23, 2006 and written description dated March
21, 2006 for the St. Johns Village Center PUD. The PUD district
for the Subject Property shall generally allow mixed-use
development, all as more specifically shown and described in the
approved St. Johns Village Center PUD
site plan and written
description both on file as Revised Exhibit 2 in the City Council


Legislative Services Division.
Section 2. Rezoning Approved Subject to Conditions. This
rezoning is approved subject to the following conditions:


1


-.




Amended 3/28/06


(a) Development shall proceed in accordance with the Traffic
Engineering Division Memorandum dated December 5, 2005, and
attached hereto as Exhibit 3, or as otherwise approved by the
Traffic Engineering Divislon
and the Planning and Development
Department.
(b)
Prior to verification of substantial compliance of the
PUD, the developer shall provide a localized traffic study showing
no reduction in the Level of Service on St. Johns Avenue, and the
intersections of Herschel Street, Oak Street, and Riverside
Avenue.
(c)
Prior to commencement of any construction activities for
the proposed development, the developer shall deposit $800,000 in
an interest bearing account identified by the City to be used for
the costs associated with dredging Fishweir
Creek. The detailed
terms of this condition shall be set forth in a separate agreement
with the City, which shall included terms regarding draw requests
and refund of any excess funds.
(d)
The developer shall be responsible for all off-site
landscaping and hardscape improvements shown on the site plan,
subject to approval by the Florida Department of Transportation.
If constructed, the landscaping and hardscape improvements shall be
maintained, in perpetuity, by the Homeowners Association.
(e)
The developer shall obtain all necessary Florida
Department of Transportation permits prior to issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy.

(f)
At the time of verification of substantial compliance of
the PUD, the developer shall submit a plan for drainage an erosion
control during construction.
(g)
The tower structure shall contain no more than 100
residential units. The reduction to 100 units reflects a reduction
of the mass of the tower by 25 units (average 1,700 square feet per
unit) from the previously proposed 125-unit plan.
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Section 3. Owner and Description. The Subject Property
is owned by Jacksonville Harbor Limited Partnership and St. Johns
Village Center, LLC and described in Exhibit 1.
The agent listed
in the application is Karl J. Sanders, Esquire with an address of
600 East Bay Street, Suite 500, Jacksonville, Florida 32202 and a
telephone number of (904)
633-7979.

Section 4. Effective Date. The adoption of this
ordinance shall be deemed to constitute a quasi-judicial action of
the City Council and shall become effective upon signature by the
Council President and the Council Secretary.



Legislation Prepared By Shannon K. Eller


~:\shared\LECIS.CC\2005\ord\PUD\2005-1330-E.doc





[Cheshire Cat]

Cont...
EXHIBIT " D

Revised Written Description

ST. JOHN'S VILLAGE CENTER

March 21,2006

Current Land Use Designation: HDR and CGC
Current Zoning District: RMD-D &
PUD
Requested Zoning District: PUD


I. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE PLAN
Jacksonville Harbor Limited Partnership and St. Johns Village Center, L.L.C. (the
"Applicants") propose to rezone approximately 5.9 +I-
acres of property from RMD-D and PUD
to Planned Unit Development ("PUD). The subject property is bound on the south by Fishweir
Creek; on the east by DuPont
Circle; on the west by Herschel Street and on the north by St.
Johns Avenue, as more fully depicted on Exhibit "Kn
(the "Property"). As described below, the
PUD zoning district is requested to permit the redevelopment of the Property for a mixed-use
residential and commercial community.

The St. John's Village Center is being planned as an urban village that will vertically and
horizontally integrate residential and commercial uses. Currently, the site is divided into two
separate parcels, one of which is home to the "Commander Tower"apartments and one which is
home to the "St. Johns Village" that has a variety of retail, restaurant and office uses. The
redevelopment of this site into an urban village will include a new condominium high-rise (to
replace the existing Commander Tower) and an integrated mix of small-scale buildings with
retail/office/multi-familylparking
uses on the remainder of the site (the "Project"). Additionally,
the Project will include a public boardwalk along Fishweir
Creek (along with multiple boat slips)
that extends from the westerly end of the high-rise condominium development to the western
edge of the remainder of the development (towards Herschel Street).

The maximum permitted uses within the PUD shall be: 166 residential units and 20,000
enclosed square feet of retail commercial uses. Of the 166 residential units, 100 will be located
on the 2.56-acre Commander parcel (which has a residential land use classification of HDR) and
the remaining 66 will be located on the 3.3-acre St. Johns Village parcel (which has a
commercial land use classification of CGC). Vehicular access will be provided along St Johns
Avenue at the eastern and western ends of the property. All of the structures will be compatible
with each other, and the final architectural design shall be consistent with the conceptual
elevations attached hereto as Exhibit "E-2."

11.
SITE SPECIFICS
The Property currently is owned by Jacksonville Harbor Limited Partnership and St.
Johns Village Center, L.L.C. and is more particularly described in the legal description attached
as Exhibit "1"
to this application. The Property has current land use designations of both HDR

(2.56 acres) and CGC (3.3 acres). A conceptual site plan of the proposed development is attached
as Exhibit "E-I"
to this application (the "Site Plan").
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111.
DESCRIPTION OF PERMITTED USES
A.
Permitted Uses
1.
Permitted Uses: A maximum of 166 multi-family residential units, as defined
below; a maximum of 20,000 enclosed square feet of retail commercial uses, as
defined below. Permitted uses also include parking garage(s).
Uses may be
integrated vertically and horizontally; provided, however, that commercial uses
shall not be permitted above residential uses.
B.
Multi-Family Residential
1.
Permitted uses and structures. Multiple dwelling uses (including fee simple or
condominium ownership), as well as lofts and residences which open onto the
street, as well as uses related thereto (including welcome center, sales office,
clubhouse, resident entertainment room and similar uses).
2.
Permitted accessory uses and structures. Accessory uses and structures are
permitted as provided in Section 656.403, City of Jacksonville Zoning Code.
3.
Minimum lot requirements. Described in and in accordance with Section D,
hereof.
4.
Minimum building sefbach.
Described in and in accordance with Section D,
hereof.
5.
Muximum
height of structures. The existing Commander Tower (which is 17-
stories tall) will be replaced with a new condominium high-rise (the tallest portion
of which--located on the southwest portion of the Commander parcel--will be 17-
stories tall [approximately 185 feet in height above grade around the building
footprint]). The waterfront "wing" of the building (facing South) will step down
in height to 15 stories [approximately 165 feet in height] and then to 13 stories
[approximately 145 feet in height]. The waterfront wing of the building will also
include a series of 4-story townhomes [approximately 60 feet in height] in front
of
the towers, thereby offsetting the height and scale of the taller buildings. The 4-
story townhomes will also be located along the eastern edge of the parcel, along
the waterfront, as well as along the western "wing" of the building. The western
wing of the building will step down in height to 14 stories [approximately 155
feet in height], then to 11 stories [approximately 125 feet in height], then to 9
stories (approximately 105 feet in height) and then to 3 stories (approximately 45
feet in height).
The remaining structures (on the St. Johns Village parcel) will "step down" in
height toward Herschel Street (five stories and four stories, respectively). A
detailed depiction of the respective heights of the proposed buildings is set forth
in the "Building Height Exhibit" attached hereto as Exhibit "E-3." Any variance
in height by more than 8 feet from that depicted in Exhibit E-3 shall require an
Administrative Modification to the approved PUD. Any variance in height by
more than 20 feet shall require a Minor Modification to the approved PUD.

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Notice of either an Administrative Modification variance or a Minor Modification
variance shall be provided to Riverside Avondale Preservation, Inc. by certified
mail.

For purposes of this PUD, "at grade" is expected to be approximately 9.5 feet
above sea level. By way of comparison, St Johns Avenue is approximately 14
feet above sea level, and the existing grade at the front door of the Commander
tower is approximately 8 feet above sea level.

C.
Commercial
1.
Pennitted uses and structures.
a.
Retail outlets for the sale of food and drugs including grocery stores,
apparel, toys, sundries and notions, books and stationary, leather goods
and luggage, jewelry (including watch repair), art, cameras or
photographic supplies (including camera repair), sporting goods, hobby
shops and pet shops (but not boarding kennels), musical instruments,
florists or shops, delicatessens, bakeries (but not wholesale bakeries),
home hmishings
and appliances, office equipment or furniture,
hardware,
antiques, and similar retail uses.
b.
Service
establishments such as barber and beauty shops, shoe repair shops,
restaurants, interior decorators, health clubs and gymnasiums, travel
agencies, dry cleaners, home equipment rental and similar uses.
c.
Banks, savings and loans, and other financial institutions and similar uses,
including walk-up ATM
facilities.
d.
All types of professional and business offices.
e.
Fruit, vegetable, poultry or fish market.
f.
Libraries, museums, and community centers.
g.
Express or parcel delivery offices, but not trucking distribution centers.
h.
Outside retail sales of holiday items, subject to the performance standards
and development criteria set forth in Part 4 of the City of Jacksonville
Zoning Code.
i.
Art galleries, dance, art, gymnastics, karate and martial arts and music
studios, and theaters for stage performances.
j.
Day care centers meeting the performance standards and development
criteria set forth in Part 4 of the City of Jacksonville Zoning Code.
k.
Restaurants which include the retail sale and service of all alcoholic
beverages, including liquor, beer, or wine, for on-premises consumption,
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including permanent or restricted outside sale and service.

1.
Restaurants with the outside sale and service of food, meeting the
performance standards and development criteria set forth in Part 4 of the
City of Jacksonville Zoning Code.
m.
Establishments which include the retail sale and service of all alcoholic
beverages, including liquor, beer, or wine for on-premises consumption,
including permanent or restricted outside sale and service subject to the
criteria set forth in Part 4 of the City of Jacksonville Zoning Code.
n.
Establishments that include the retail sale and service of beer or wine for
off-premises consumption.
2.
Prohibited uses. Any and all forms
of drive-thru
facilities, including but not
limited to drug stores, financial
institutions, dry cleaners, and restaurants, shall be
strictly prohibited.
3.
Permitted accessoy
uses and structures. Accessory uses and structures are
permitted as provided in Section 656.403, City of Jacksonville Zoning Code.
4.
Minimum lot requirements. Described in and in accordance with Section D,
hereof.
5.
Minimum building setbacks. Described in and in accordance with Section D,
hereof.
6.
Maximum height of structures. The building containing the commercial uses is
located on the westernmost side of the property. As more fully depicted on
Exhibit E-3, this building will be limited to four stories in height (with residential
units located above the commercial uses).
D.
Overall PUD
Design Criteria
1.
Minimum yard requirements. Due to the vertical and horizontal integration of
uses within this PUD, the PUD will not have traditional minimum yard setbacks
for each structure. Accordingly, the minimum building setbacks for all uses and
structures shall be:
a.
COMMANDER PARCEL
North (from adjacent residential properties): 40 feet
South (from Fishweir
Creek): 20 feet
East (from Fishweir
Creek): 20 feet
West 0
feet
b.
ST JOHNS VILLAGE PARCEL
North (from St. Johns Avenue): 10 feet (5-story mid-rise)
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0
feet (4-story mid-rise)
West (from Herschel Street): 0
feet
South (from Fishweir
Creek): 0
feet
East 0 feet

2.
Maximum lot coverage by all buildings. The maximum parcel coverage by all
buildings shall be eighty-five percent (85%).
3.
Access. Access to the site shall be off St. Johns Avenue. The location of the
access points as shown on the Site Plan may vary prior to development; provided,
however, that the final location and design of all access points and internal drives
shall be subject to the review and approval of the Planning and Development
Department and the Traffic Engineer.
4.
Pedestrian circulation. Sidewalks shall be maintained and improved along all
street frontages. A public boardwalk shall be constructed along Fishweir
Creek at
a minimum width of eight ( feet. Unfettered public access shall be provided to
and from said boardwalk f?om
Herschel Street and at least one perpendicular
access point from St. Johns Avenue, as more fully depicted on the conceptual site
plan attached hereto. The location of all sidewalks,
boardwalk and pedestrian
access is conceptual and final sidewalk and boardwalk plans are subject to the
review and approval of the Planning and Development Department. Public access
to the boardwalk may be limited between 10:OO
p.m. and 6:00
a.m. for safety
reasons.
5.
Recreational/Open
Space. The proposed recreationaWopen
space includes
landscaped courtyards located throughout the site.
6.
Signage.
a.
PUD Sim
: The PUD shall be permitted two (2) double-faced or single-
faced illuminated monument signs, not to exceed forty-eight (48) square
feet in area per sign face (not including the structure on which the sign
face is mounted) and six (6) feet in height, both to be located at the PUD's
entrances on St. Johns Avenue (as shown on the
Site Plan). Multiple uses
and/or
tenants within the PUD may be identified on these PUD signs.
Additionally, the monument signs may be replaced with wall-mounted
signs of the same size.
b.
Commercial Establishment Signs: Commercial uses within the PUD shall
be permitted wall signs, awnings with identification signage,
and under
canopy signage
which collectively shall not exceed ten (10) percent of the
square footage of the occupancy front faqade
or respective side of building
abutting a public right-of-way, or approved private street on each
establishment. Signs may be front-lit only. Neon signs and back-lit signs
are prohibited. These sign restrictions shall he included as terms in all
retail commercial leases. Any variance kom
these standards shall require
an Administrative Modification to the approved PUD and shall be noticed
to Riverside Avondale Preservation, Inc.
by certified mail.
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c.
Directional Signs: Directional Signs that indicate ways to and from the
pedestrian walkway and the garage entrances shall be permitted in the
PUD. The design of such directional signs shall be reflective of the
overall character of the PUD, and may include the relevant logo and name.
Vehicle-oriented Directional Signs shall be a maximum of ten (10) square
feet in area per sign face.
d.
Tem~orarv Signs:
(i)
Real estate, construction and other such temporav
Parcel activity
signs not to exceed a maximum of forty-eight (48) square feet
each shall be permitted throughout the PUD, provided that only
one such sign per individual activity shall be permitted on each
Parcel.
(ii)
Model Units and Vacant Space: Signs to identify entrances to
buildings that contain residential model units not to exceed twelve
(12) square feet shall be permitted throughout the PUD. Signs to
advertise commercial space that is vacant not to exceed nine (9)
square feet shall be permitted to be placed in the windows of such
vacant commercial establishment throughout the PUD.
e.
Because signs (a) through (d), above, are architectural elements of the
PUD intended to be compatible with and complimentary of the buildings
in the PUD, they may be located in structures or framed that are part of the
architectural project. Accordingly, the area of such signs shall be
computed on the basis of the smallest regular geometric shape
encompassing the outermost individual letter, words, and numbers on the
sign.
7.
Pmking
and Loading Requirements. The Project shall provide a mix of both on-
street and off-street parking and parking
garages within the Property. Parking
requirements shall include a minimum of one (1) on-site parking space for each
one-bedroom residential unit, two (2) on-site parking
spaces for each two-
bedroom residential unit, and two (2) on-site parking spaces for each three-
bedroom residential unit. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the buildings on the
westernmost side of the project (the mixed-use buildings) shall have a minimum
of one and one-half (1.5) on-site parking spaces for each two-bedroom residential
unit. Additionally, there shall be one (1)
on-site parking space per three hundred
(300) square feet of commercial space. A minimum of fifteen (15) spaces will be
provided for visitor parking.
8.
Landscaping/Fencing/Screening.
Landscaping will be installed and maintained in
accordance with the Landscape and Tree Protection Regulations set,forth
in Part
12 of the City of Jacksonville Zoning Code; provided, however, that due to the
horizontal and vertical integration of these uses internal buffering between
residential and commercial uses shall not be required within the PUD. Also, the
parking garage shall not be deemed to be vehicular use areas for the purposes of
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the Landscape and Tree Protection Regulations. A combination of fencing and
landscaping shall be used along the common boundary with the DuPont Circle
residences to form a visual screen buffer from the adjoining DuPont
Circle
residences.

[Cheshire Cat]

cont. 
9.
Architecture. All of the structures will be compatible with each other, and the
final architectural design shall be consistent with the conceptual elevations
attached hereto as Exhibit "E-2." The developer shall request an opinion of
appropriateness from the Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission for a
determination of consistency with the architectural detail standards for new
construction set forth in Chapter 307 of the Jacksonville Municipal Code. Final
architectural design of the development shall be subject to review and approval by
the Planning and Development Department and District Council Member to
ensure consistency with the conceptual elevations attached hereto.
Additionally, the exposed side of the garage for the high-rise buildings (facing
Northmortheast
toward the existing residential lots) will be designed with
architectural louvers to conceal the openings between garage floors, and the
architectural elements of the garage building will be compatible with the
surrounding high-rise buildings.

10.
Lighting. Any and all forms
of exterior lighting shall be "fnll cut-off' only and
designed and installed to localize illumination onto the Property, and to minimize
unreasonable interference or impact on any adjacent property outside of the PUD.
The design of the light fixtures shall be architecturally compatible with the
Historic Preservation Guidelines for the Riverside and Avondale Historic District,
as defined in Chapter 307. Garage light sources shall be designed so as not to
directly illuminate onto the surrounding residences.
11.
Stormwater Retention. Stormwater retentionldetention
system shall be designed
and constructed in accordance with the requirements of the City of Jacksonville
and the St. Johns River Water Management District, and shall only include
underground detention vaults. The stormwater system will be designed and
constructed so as to preclude additional runoff onto adjacent residential
properties.
12.
Utilities. Electric power is available to the site provided for by the JEA. Water
and sewer services will be provided by the City of Jacksonville.
13.
Ownership and Maintenance of Common Facilities. A master property owners'
association shall be responsible for the ownership and maintenance of common
areas and facilities.
14.
Ternporaiy
Uses. Temporary sales, leasing and construction offices and trailers
shall (a) be allowed to be placed within the PUD, @)
shall be maintained in good
order, condition and repair, and (d) shall be removed upon Certificate of
occupancy.
15.
Bus Stop. Any mass transit access improvements shall be consistent with the
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historic character of the area and shall incorporate the design elements of the
"historical theme" transit stop defined in the JTA Mobility Access Handbook, or
other design elements consistent with the Historic Preservation Guidelines for the
Riverside and Avondale Historic District, as defmed
in Chapter 307.

16.
Dumpsters. Any and all dumpster shall be depicted on the Site Plan and shall be
enclosed by one hundred percent (100%) opaque walls and gates to match
building material and character. Dumpsters shall be strictly prohibited from the
northern property line adjacent to DuPont Circle residences.
17.
Mechanical equipment. Any and all mechanical equipment and rooftop
appurtenances, including but not limited to HVAC units, vents, wireless
communications facilities, antennas, or satellite dishes, shall not be visible from
street level. Any and all required or installed noise-producing equipment or
appurtenances shall be designed, located, and adequately buffered to minimize the
impact of noise on adjacent property outside the PUD. Mechanical equipment
shall be strictly prohibited from the northern property line adjacent to DuPont
Circle residences.
18.
Construction. To minimize adverse construction impacts on the adjacent
neighborhood during the construction process, construction activities shall be
governed as follows: (a) construction workers shall be prohibited from and
instructed not to park in any adjacent neighborhood, (b) construction work shall
be limited to the hours of 7:30
a.m. to 7:30
p.m., (c) a pest control company shall
he engaged to address rodent control during demolition of existing buildings, and
(d) the Applicant shall provide Riverside Avondale Preservation with (i) a
designated contact person for any and all construction related issues and
(ii)
quarterly construction updates, as well as notice of any and all anticipated unusual
construction disturbances (iii) and if at any time during construction there is not
enough parking available on-site for construction workers, an off-site location that
will not have adverse impacts on the neighborhood will be chosen and workers
will be transported to and from said site by the contractor.
19.
Marina and docks. Any marina or docks shall be designed and constructed in
accordance with the requirements of the City of Jacksonville and the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection. Minor or major boat repairs, as well as
the sale and storage of fuel products, shall be strictly prohibited. A maximum of
eight ( boat slips, or no more than twenty percent (20%) of the total number of
slips (whichever is less), shall he reserved for public access. The boardwalk shall
accommodate boat access and docking.
20.
Mod$cations.
The Developer shall notify RAP by certified mail prior to seeking
either an Administrative Modification or Minor Modification to the approved
PUD. Any changes or amendments to this approved PUD district shall only be
accomplished by Minor Modification or by the filing of a rezoning application
pursuant to Section 656.341 of the City of Jacksonville Zoning Code. Upon filing
either a Minor Modification or rezoning, the Applicant shall concurrently notify
both Riverside Avondale Preservation and the respective district City
Councilmember via certified mail with a copy of said filing and all related revised
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plans.

E.
Dredging
Prior to commencement of any construction activities for the proposed
development, the developer shall deposit $800,000into an interest-bearing escrow
account for the costs associated with dredging Fishweir
Creek. The precise terms
of this requirement shall be set forth in a separate agreement with the City to
govern the details of this transaction, including draw requests and refund of any
excess funds.

IV.
PUD REVIEW CRITERIA
A.
Consistency with Comprehensive Plan. The proposed uses of the PUD are
consistent with both the HDR and the CGC land use categories.
B.
Roadways/Consistency
with the Concurrency Management System. The
development of the hoperty
will comply with the requirements of the
Concurrency Management System. The proposed development has been assigned
CCAS No. 43857 and City Development No. 7234.
C.
Allocation
of Residential Land Use. The HDR land use permits residential
development at a density of up to sixty (60) units per gross acre. The proposed
PUD permits up to 20 dwelling units per acre on the portion of the site designated
with a CGC land use classification, and up to 39 units per acre on the portion of
site with the HDR land use classification. Both of these densities are within the
permitted residential allocations provided in the Comprehensive Plan.
D.
Internal CompatibilityNehicnlar
Access. The Site Plan addresses access and
circulation within the site. Access to the site is available from St. Johns Avenue.
The final location of all access points is subject to the review and approval of the
City Traffic Engineer and the Planning and Development Department. The PUD
also contains detailed provisions regarding signage,
landscaping, and architectural
compatibility.
E.
External CompatibilityIIntensity
of Development. The developnient
is
consistent and comparable to the planned and permitted development in the area.
The development will enhance the appearance of the area through upgrading of an
older infill
site.
F.
Recreationlopen
Space. The proposed recreationallopen
space includes
landscaped courtyards located throughout the site, as well enclosed recreational
facilities permitted within the multiple-dwelling units.
G.
Impact on Wetlands. The proposed redevelopment will have tlo
adverse impact
on wetlands.
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H.
Listed Species Regulations. Not applicable.
I.
Off-Street Parking &
Loading Requirements. Parking includes both on and
off-street spaces and parking garages, as more fully depicted on the Site Plan and
above in Section D.
J.
Sidewalks, Trails and Bikeways. Sidewalks will be provided along all street
frontages. A public boardwalk will be provided along Fishweir
Creek, up to the
southwest boundary of the Commander parcel. Unfettered public access shall be
provided to and from said boardwalk from Herschel Street and at least one
perpendicular access point from St. Johns Avenue, as more fully depicted on the
conceptual site plan attached hereto. The location of all sidewalks, boardwalk and
public access is conceptual and final sidewalk plans are subject to the review and
approval of the City Traffic Engineer and the Planning and Development
Department.
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[Charles Hunter]

I've been told that, thanks to the Legislature taking actions to make it easier for developers, the DOT doesn't have nearly the 'say' it once had on local developments, even on state roads.

[Cheshire Cat]

I am hearing that as well Charles.  This situation is going to be detail difficult and I honestly believe that all parties in City Hall are not completely clear about what DOT can or will do in regard to this project.  I have been told that some documentation from DOT is expected in the planning department relatively shortly. 

[fieldafm]

I also personally hope that we do not see a rigid NIMBY resistance to this project until we actually know what is being proposed and if the city requirements mentioned above have been met. 

EXACTLY! 

Ethics hard to come by in 2013

It is BEYOND unethical for employees of Planning to be spreading innuendo about development plans that haven't even been completed yet.   That's a serious problem.