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BOCC AGENDA ITEM

Item Title:AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 31 LDC FOR SUPPLEMENTAL PARKING REQUIREMENTS ON AMELIA ISLAND
Date:3/27/2017
Department:Planning and Economic Opportunity
Background:

In 2008, Nassau County adopted the Natural Resources Protection Ordinance which included a subsection dedicated to the Canopy Tree Protection on Amelia Island (Sec. 37.02 LDC). In 2013, Section 37.02 LDC was amended. Subsequently, as is customary, the Planning and Zoning Board reviewed Section 37.02 LDC to determine its effectiveness. A working group was created by the Planning and Zoning Board to perform fact finding. The working group began holding publicly noticed meetings in October of 2016. Ultimately, the working group determined a more holistic approach to tree preservation was necessary.  In as much, addressing required elements of site design was imperative.  

The purpose of this amendment to Article 31 LDC, Required Off-Street Parking and Off-Street Loading, is to add a new section, Section 31.14 - Supplemental Parking Requirements for the Unincorporated Areas of Amelia Island. This amendment alters the off-street parking requirements as a means to protect swaths of native landscape, increase open space, and/or preserve protected trees. These alterations to parking requirements may include required parking reductions, alternative off-street parking locations, shared parking agreements, alternative parking surfaces and the implementation of low impact development principles.

A public hearing was held before the Planning & Zoning Board on March 7, 2017. The Planning and Zoning Board, based on the fact finding of the created working group, have recommended the identified amendments to the and Development Code.

Request:

Consideration of an Ordinance amending Article 31 of the Land Development Code, Required Off-Street Parking and Off-Street Loading; Adding a new Section 31.14, Supplemental Parking Requirements for the Unincorporated Areas of Amelia Island; providing for codification; providing for severability; and Providing an effective date. 

Financial/Economic Impact to Future Years Budgeting Process or Effect on Citizens:
Fee neutral
Action Requested and Recommendation:
Conduct Public Hearing for the consideration of an Ordinance amending Article 31, LDC, known as the Required Off-Street Parking and Off-Street Loading; specifically for the addition of Section 31.14, Supplemental Parking Requirements for the Un-incorporated areas of Amelia Island; Providing for Inclusion in the Nassau County Code; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. Staff Recommends approval.
Is this action consistent with the Nassau County Comprehensive Land Use Plan?
Yes
Funding Source:
Fee neutral
Additional Information Needed for Contracts/Agreements (If Applicable)
Contract Number assigned by Contracts Management:
N/A
For non-governmental agencies, has the document been sent to the vendor for signature?
N/A
Does the document need to be recorded? If so, who will pay the recordation fee?

No

Are there any special mailing instructions? (Include contact name, address, deadline for submittal, how to mail such as express mail, FedEx, etc):
N/A
How many originals are needed?
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
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Proposed Ordinance 3/6/2017Cover Memo