Hammock Community Conservation Corporation

Minutes of the February 12, 2008 Meeting

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by President Thad Crowe.  The pledge of allegiance was given and a moment of silence was observed for those serving to protect our country.

 

ANNOUNCEMNETS:

            Annexation:  Gene Manno reported that the Marineland Hammock Unity Political Committee had been dissolved and checks have been returned.  Hammock Annexation to Marineland is still on hold awaiting further information and motivation.  The resolution taken by the Marineland council will remain in force as long as the Mayor and council want it to. We have no authority over that part of it, and as long as it is in force, the effort to annex can be resumed. I would estimate that it will take many months to reveal the effect of the constitutional amendment, and start cities and counties off searching for revenue. Until such time as that happens and provides motivation for annexation there is not much we can do.

 

            Drainage Study:  Thad Crowe shared that the County Commission had endorsed by consensus, last September, a plan to improve drainage problems in Marineland Acres.  HCCC formed a Drainage Committee to work together with all of the communities from Malacompra Canal to Marineland Acres.  Thad will chair this committee.  Alma Nemrava shared that there is not a three foot pipe that runs under Sea Colony for the water to run.  We are looking to get further answers on this from the engineering company.

 

Alma shared that we are working toward announcing monthly how we are moving toward meeting our goals. 

               

Bike Path Tree Trimming: The county staff has agreed that the tree trimming is a problem, but there is no grant money yet to hire an arborist to see that the trees are trimmed correctly for user safety and tree preservation.

 

            Volunteer Needs:  Alma shared that we need substitutes for callers and for refreshments and greetings when some of these volunteers are on vacation or unable to volunteer for a particular month.

 

            Protective Parks Deed Restrictions:  John Byrd reported that he has been corresponding with Melissa Sheets, the program coordinator with Flagler County, about the Malacompra Greenway.  She has assured him that they are informing the new county administrator about this issue and they will be in touch with us.  They asked for our patience. Mike Joyce offered to donate to the association several large maps that show where the greenways are located that the association could have them available during meetings.  The association accepted his offer.

Dennis Clark had a map available and was able to share the Greenways in discussion with those present.

 

            HCCC Dues:  Treasurer Carol McCleery reminded everyone present that dues are $5.00 per family for the year and are now due for 2008.

 

            A1A road edge Drop offs:  A motion was made and seconded to correspond with the DOT to address the issue of increased maintenance concerning A1A drop- offs.  The motion was carried.

 

            Hammock Community Day, April 27:  A motion was made and seconded to donate $250.00 to Hammock Community Day.  The motion was carried.

 

Future Growth of the Hammock Presentation by Dennis Clark

(see attached presentation)

Dennis plans to set up a meeting in early March for the Hammock Future Land Use Committee.  The committee will set goals and objectives and work toward meeting the goals.

This presentation was very helpful in gaining an understanding of where we are today and looking ahead to the future. A special thanks to Dennis for his hard work.  You can find his presentation atwww.Hammockccc.org.   Dennis opened the floor to questions.

 

Chris Massa shared a concern about the number of newspaper and real estate boxes located at the intersection of A1A and Armand Beach Dr.  She will check with code enforcement to determine the standard for these boxes.

 

Donna Drevniok asked why Bing’s Landing is zoned C2.  Should this be changed?  It is a park, can it be sold?  These questions should be addressed.

 

Flagler County Land use - There is a survey on the internet at Flaglercounty.org or www.ourplanningworks.com/flaglercounty.  Dennis is looking for input from the Hammock residents.

Mobile Home exception – Ramona Lesser asked if mobile homes are still allowed in the R-1 zoning areas such as Johnson Beach, Artesia, and Magnolia Manor. Dennis Clark said they were not allowed in R/C he was not sure about R-1, but would find out. The respondent said that it would be better to permanent homes being built instead of trailers. 

Chloe’s Car Repair and Car Wash by John Rogers

            John Rogers made a presentation about the car repair and detail wash business that he would like to open on A1A.  He shared that is was very important to take the support of HCCC to the Scenic A1A Committee.  He shared how he would have an environmentally safe and pleasing business.  His presentation had to be given before the next Scenic A1A  meeting.  The following are highlights from his presentation:

·         Property is zoned R/C but was used four years ago as a repair shop. Grandfathering rights elapse after one year unless he can prove a need and get community support.

·         He owns four lots totaling 100 x 200 (actually 21,000 sf).  Two lots are on A1A and two behind that back up to Seminole Rd. He will buffer the business from the residential neighbors.

·         He will beautifully landscape the front and the driveway will be on the south side.

·         There will be parking for approximately 15 cars, none along A1A and out of sight.  The turn-in will need to comply with FDOT regulations.

·         Lot coverage will be less than 50%.

·         He will add 15 ft to the existing building and make it look like a nice office, beautifully landscaped.

·          The car wash will be outside over grates that capture and use constantly recycled, filtered water from the well, and he will have a special septic system installed. He expects to do more detailing than washing.

·         There will be impervious parking so that all oil and chemicals will be captured with a special reclaim system. 

·         There will NOT be a towing service NOR tire sales on the premises.

·         He will require a land use and zoning change from R/C to C-1 with a special exception.

A motion was made by Margie Bushnell for the HCCC to support the concept presented for a car wash and repair.  It was further stated that this concept should be put in writing when presented to the Scenic A1A Committee.  Paul Zacharias seconded the motion.  A vote was brought to the HCCC.  Alma questioned voting with missing members, not all members up to date with their dues, and lack of advertising that there would be such a vote.  A show of hands determined most members present had paid their dues and the president determined that a vote could be taken. The vote was 17 in favor and 5 opposed.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan Fairley

Future Land Use
in the Hammock

HCCC Feb 2008

Presentation by Dennis Clark

 

Questions

n    Why do this presentation?

n    What’s the future growth outlook for Flagler County? …..the Hammock?

n    How many people live in the Hammock now?

n    How many people will the Hammock hold with currently allocated plats?

n    What is the limit before exceeding DCA allocated evacuation time?

n    What is the Scenic Corridor Overlay and how does it help us?

n    What businesses do we have now?

n    What businesses do we want in the future?

n    Where should we put them?

n    What do we need to do next?

 

Why present this?

n    Future Committee updating the vision and Comprehensive Plan for entire county.

n    Hammock did this in 2003 Charrette, but have not really applied it.

n    Businesses are closing and new ones are wanting to locate here.

n    We have an unwieldy system to work with.

n    Now is a good time.

 

Charrette

n    Summary of Charrette of Feb 2003

n    Most of A1A could be lined with commercial uses.

n    Commercial uses should be moved or “transferred” into one or two concentrated areas.

n    Only residential should be allowed along A1A.

n    Retail, office, and residential should be combined and interconnected into a village center.

n    The best location would be at A1A and 16th Rd.

n    Provide alternatives to A1A (Hammock Dunes Pkwy)

 

 

Current Capacity of Hammock

n     Will DCA allow more intensity? At what number will we exceed allowable evacuation time?

n     Is there a limit when we reach 30% commercial?

 

Parcels > 5 Acres

(See separate spreadsheet)

 

Scenic Corridor Overlay District

n    Ordinance adopted 6/19/06

n    To protect and enhance the natural and man-made environments of this unique and special portion of Flagler County, thereby preserving quality of life and property values within the corridor.

n    Applies to all parcels or lots adjoining State Road A1A from Beverly Beach to Marineland and also including all parcels or lots adjoining 16th Road east from A1A to the Ocean, Mala Compra Road, Bay Drive and Jungle Hut Road.

n     No commercial metal buildings. Max lot coverage 35%

n     Building lengths not to exceed 200 feet.

n     Classical architecture in character with the community.

n     Constraints on walls, windows, porches, hidden dumpsters, loading docks.

n     Limited access points to reduce traffic congestion.

n     Parking standards and use of porous surfaces.

n     Landscape standards, buffers and set-back requirements, ground cover standards.

n     Tree preservation criteria.

n     Building Height restrictions (35 ft in R/C)

 

Hammock Zoning

n    There are only 13 C-2 commercial properties in the Hammock.

n    Most parcels are zoned:

n   R/C (Residential / Limited Commercial)

n   R-1 Residential low density

n   PUD (Planned Unit Development)

n    Which parcels could be combined to become another PUD?

 

 

 

R/C Residential/limited Commercial use district

n     Applies to parcels within the A1A Scenic Corridor. 

n     Commercial uses limited to those having a low impact to established residential uses and the overall character of the corridor;

n    Not major generators of vehicular traffic

n    Do not rely on exterior sales or storage, and are of accordant scale to the primary residential use of the district.

n    Permitted uses are to be harmonious in appearance and have ample landscaped open space meeting or exceeding the requirements of this Land Development Code.

 

R/C = Mixed Use Low Intensity, Low/Med Density

n     Types of uses

n    Residential, Professional Office and Neighborhood Commercial, Planned Unit Developments, and Public Uses.

n     Density of each use:

n    1.0 to 7.0 residential units per gross acre. Retail and office, maximum FAR of .2. Residential uses shall occupy a minimum of 35% and a maximum of 70% of the development mass. Retail and office uses shall occupy a minimum of 15% and a maximum of 30% of the development area. Open space uses shall occupy a minimum of 25% of the development site.

n     Composition and compatibility

n    Residential with supporting low intensity professional office and neighborhood commercial uses, supporting recreational and public facility uses, and Mixed Use Planned Unit.

 

Uses Permitted by Right

1. Single-family dwellings, but not mobile home dwellings.

2. Accessory uses normal and incidental to single family dwellings

3. Home occupations

 

Prohibited Uses

1. Any use not specifically permitted by right or by special exception.

2. Adult entertainment establishments as defined by Section 19-71 et. Seq. of the Flagler County Code, “Sexually Oriented Business and Adult Entertainment Establishments”, and including any production and/or distribution of internet or computer distributed adult modeling.

3. Vehicular sales, service and display including automobiles, trucks, boats and recreational vehicles

4. Tattoo Parlors and/or Body Piercing Establishments

5. Pawn Shops

6. Drive through sales unless specifically permitted

7. Warehousing and mini-warehousing

8. Communication Towers

9. Adult Arcade Amusement Center or other similar entertainment enterprise or  business at which electronic, mechanical, coin-operated game of amusement, chance or skill are played, whether for consideration or not when the games are similar to, or in the nature of, slot machines

10.     Outside commercial boat, RF or vehicular storage.

11.     Check cashing and paycheck advance.

 

Permitted Special Exceptions

Permitted only upon a finding by the Planning Board that

Each use in a specified location complies with applicable guidelines. 

Such uses may be limited as to location, size, appearance, operation and may have conditions and safeguards attached to any approval.

1. Bed & Breakfast

2. Business and Professional offices including:

(a)  Accountant                    (b)        Appraiser

(c)  Architect                       (d)        Attorney

(e)  Bookkeeper                  (f)         Brokers, Real Estate and others; i.e. Mutual Funds, Stocks, Bonds, etc.

(g)  Insurance

3. Professional consultants such as, but not limited to:

(a)  Advertising                    (b)        Business

(c)  Engineering                   (d)        Public relations

(e)  Statistical                      (f)         Financial Planning

4. Medical and Dental offices such as, but not limited to:

(a)  Chiropractic physicians  (b)        Dentists.

(c)  Optometrists.                (d)        Physicians and surgeons.

(e)  Licensed Massage & Physical Therapists.

5. Tax Consultants or Tax Experts.

6. Other professional office uses of a nature similar to those listed may be permitted upon determination by the planning board that such uses are appropriate.

7. Banks – Single Lane Drive Through

8. Pharmacy- not to exceed 2,500 square feet of gross floor area and providing not more than a single lane drive through.

9. Veterinarian (no boarding)

10.       Travel Agency

11.       Florist

12.       Restaurant – Sit down only. The maximum seating capacity of 160. No drive through permitted. A maximum of 25% of the seating capacity may be outdoor or visually screened from adjacent right of ways. Incidental consumption on premises of alcoholic beverages may be considered as part of a special exception application.

13.       Art Gallery /Artist Studio

14.       Jewelry Store

15.       Dry Cleaners, drop off only, no plant.

16.       Barber shops, Beauty shops, day spa.

17.       Private schools, academic max enrollment 100 students

18.       Schools of instruction such as pottery, martial arts, dance, acting.

19.       Retail Store, Boutique, Niche or Specialty having a maximum of 2,500 sq. ft. of Gross Floor Area.

20.       Residential dwelling(s) when integral and contiguous part of a business structure and located behind or above the business structure.

Current Businesses