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PACKETPZB 06-26-2018 WORKSHOP.PDF AGENDA
Planning and Zoning Board City of St. Augustine, Florida
Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
Alcazar Room City Hall
1. Roll Call
2. General Public Comments for Items Not on the Agenda
3. Workshop
(a) Introduction and Discussion related to the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) for the Transportation and Infrastructure Elements of the Comprehensive Plan.
(b) Introduction and Discussion related to the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) for the Housing and Historic Preservation Elements of the Comprehensive Plan.
4. Adjournment
Notices: In accordance with Florida Statute 286.0105: “If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Planning and Zoning Board with respect to any matter considered at this scheduled meeting or hearing, the person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.”
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the individual or agency sending notice not later than seven days prior to the proceeding at the address given on the notice. Telephone: (904) 825-1007; 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (V), via Florida Relay Service. ::. AGENDA
Planning and Zoning Board City of St. Augustine, Florida
Tuesday, June 26,2018 at 2:00p.m.
Alcazar Room City Hall
1. Roll Call
2. General Public Comments for Items Not on the Agenda
3. Workshop
(a) Introduction and Discussion related to the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) for the Transportation and Infrastructure Elements of the Comprehensive Plan.
(b) Introduction and Discussion related to the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) for the Housing and Historic Preservation Elements of the ·Comprehensive Plan.
4. Adjournment
Notices: In accordance with Florida Statute 286.0105: "If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Planning and Zoning Board with respect to any matter considered at this scheduled meeting or hearing, the person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based." In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the individual or agency sending notice not later than seven days prior to the proceeding at the address given on the notice. Telephone: (904) 825-1007; 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (V), via Florida Relay Service. CITY OF ST. AUGUSTINE
MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning and Zoning Board
DATE: June 26, 2018
RE: 3(a) Workshop · Introduction and Discussion related to the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) for the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan
The second group from the Comprehensive Plan to discuss includes the Transportation Element, and the Infrastructure Element. These elements start· to address specific topics that include data, and evaluations of current capacity, as well as, projections of capacity into the future. The Comprehensive Plan is required to have two (2) planning timeframes, short and long term. This update will include a five (5) year (2025), and a 20 year (2040) timeframe.
At the May PZB meeting background information was enclosed for your review, and potential Local Issues related to the Elements were discussed. Some transportation related issues, such as, general traffic congestion, tourist traffic, and mobility and parking issues were discussed to include, for example, bicycles and pedestrians, discourage cut through traffic, and separate types of traffic -like local traffic versus tourist traffic.
It was noted that the City should develop strategies to encourage multimodal transportation efforts; protect quality of life, encourage livability improvements, and to safeguard neighborhoods.
Attached for your information is information related to current traffic counts ·on certain roadways, FDOT projects listed in their programming, and an outline defining certain concepts and describing aspects of transportation planning. Additionally, find attached maps showing the traffic distribution, population growth and density information, references to statutes, and an FDOT memorandum describing Context Classification
Again, this process is a two (2) year process. Each meeting will include discussion of each topic with additional information provided to recommendrelated Local Issues. At this point the PZB is focused on identifying broad issues that should be addressed in the Comprehensive Plan update.
If you have any questions or require additional information please contact myself or David Birchim at our office by calling (904) 825-1065 or by email at either [email protected] or [email protected]. 6/flKA---: Amy McClure Skinner Deputy Director Transportation Element
Introduction
Purpose
Analysis of Existing Conditions
Current Level of Service
Description of Changes Since the Previous Plan
Population Tourism Surrounding Areas
Analysis of Projections - impact on roadways
Mobility Planning - programming
Relationship to Land Use Plan
Conclusion
Identified Local Transportation Issues
• Mobility Planning, and associated mobility fees, if any • Multimodal transportation options - pedeshian improvements, bicycles, other modes, and implications on the network • Parking issues • Identifying different users, and needs - locals, business, visitors Transportation Element
Effective transportation planning and investment can support desired qualities in a community. Defining those qualities to enhance them and encourage a "livable", sustainable community is the key. Sustainable transportation issues include environmental responsibility, and promoting areas where people can live, work, learn, play and shop.
Analysis of Existing Conditions
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Current Level of Service
25,500 SR 16 W. of San Marco 5,800
3 N. of S ncer 47,400 S. of Daniels N. ofKi S. of San Carlos S. ofSR 16 33,500 N. ofSR 16 23,500
Minor Arterials D E SR AlA E. of Vila no Bridge 14,900 SR AlA E. of San Marco 15,100 SR AlA E. of Bridge of Lions 19,500 SR AlAS. of Gerado 19,500 SR AlAS. of Coma res 21,000 SR AlAS. of Anastasia Park 22,SOO SR AlA N. of Old Quarry 21,SOO SRAlA N. of SR 3 8,200 CR AlAS. Old Beach Road 4,900
King Street (SRSA) SR SAW. of Malaga 18,SOO SR SAW. of Riberia 18,000 SR SAW. of ML King 12,SOO SR SA E. of StGeorge (one-way) 7,000 7,200 SR SA Cathedral Place Avenida Menendez/San Marco (SRSA) SR SA N. of Treasury 17,100 SR SAN. of Old Mission 14,SOO SR SA S. of May Street 13,SOO SR SAN. of May Street 13,000 SR SA S. of SR 16 11,000
SR 207 SW of US 1 11,600
SR 312 W. end of Bridge 37,SOO SR 312 E. of SR AlA 7,200
Collectors (Major and Minor) D D San Marco Avenue N. of SR 16 6,100 W. King Street W. of Whitney 11,000 Masters DriveN. of McWilliams 6,100 Fullerwood Drive S. Dixie Hwy N. of Davis 1,700 Cordova StreetS. of King 3,800 Cordova Street N. of Cathedral 4,200 Marine Street Palmer Street S. Whitney St N. of Old Spanish Tr 1,400 St. Augustine Blvd Coma res Avenue E. of Murat 400 S. Matanzas Blvd S. of Anastasia 1,100 Inlet Drive Grove Avenue Riberia Street N. of King Street 2,200 Leonard Street Coquina Avenue South Street Park Avenue E. of San Marco Ave 500 Menendez Road Evergreen Avenue AlA South Lewis Speedway Rd N. of School House Rd 5,100 Martin Luther King AvenueS. of King St 3,800 Source: FOOT, City of St. Augustine 2030 Comprehensive Plan- Transportation Element
Peak season in 2016 Countywide February 28, 2016- May 28, 2016 Peak season 195 February 21, 2016- May 21, 2016 FDOT Work Program Five-year Work Program 2018-2023
FEC St. Augustine Bridge Rail Capacity Project (SIS) SR 16 at San Sebastian River Wetland mitigation/restoration
*SR 313 from SR 207 to SR 16 New Road *SR 313 from SR 207 to S. Holmes Blvd New Road
SR S (USl) at Oyster Creek Bridge Replace or widen Bridge culvert *SR S (US 1) From Lewis Point Rd to SR 207 Traffic signal update SR S (US 1) From N of Fairbanks St to Big Oak Rd Sidewalk SR S (USl) From SR 207 to City Gates Resurfacing *SR S (USl) From SR312 to SR16 Conidor/Subarea Planning SR S (US 1) From Rambla St to Lewis Speedway Lighting *SR S (USl) Ponce de Leon Blvd Add left turn lane( s)
*SR SA (AlA) King Street from Bridge of Lions to Charlotte St. PD&E/EMO Study SR SA (AlA) From King Street to SR16 Resmfacing SR SA (King St) From Prawn St to Avenida Menendez Drainage Improvements SR SA San Marco Avenue Sidewalk
SR AlA Hospital Creek Bridge Repair/Rehabilitation SR AlA (May St) From San Marco to Magnolia Ave Drainage Improvements
US 1 W San Carlos Intersection Landscaping US 1 San Sebastian River Bridge Bridge Replacement
*W Castillo Dr at S Castillo/San Marco Ave Traffic Signal update
*SR 312 From S. Dixie Hwy to SRAlA Widen to 8 lanes *SR313 From SR 207 to SR 16 New 6 lane road
*SR AlA at Red Cox Drive Intersection Improvements
USlB/San Marco Avenue From Bridge of Lions to SR16 Context Sensitive Solutions USlB/King Street From USl Ponce de Leon Blvd to A venida Menendez Context Sensitive Solutions
Dixie Highway/Pellicer Lane From SR 207 to CR 214/W King St Reconstruct 2 lanes and widen to add sidewalks and bike lanes Transportation Element Requirements
The City is required to include a Transportation Element in our Comprehensive Plan.
• Transportation and mobility planning is required; • Plans must focus on providing multimodal transportation, and encourage economic development through flexible transportation and mobility options for Florida communities;
In general a Transportation Element:
o Contains policies that create a well-connected multi-modal transportation network; • Support increased residential densities and commercial intensity; • Help walking to become more practical; • Support bicycling; • Improve transit; • Conserve energy; • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution; • Maintain vehicular access and circulation;
Multimodal Transportation:
• A system that recognizes the importance of providing mobility options, such as, bus, rail bicycle, automobile or foot • A multimodal transportation network minimizes impacts to the envirortment, and enhances livability of neighborhoods by increasing transportation options, expanding access and increasing connectivity; • An efficient transportation network creates a sustainable development pattern that contributes to livability, prosperity, enhances transportation efficiency, and is healthier for the environment; • Multirnodal strategies include: an interconnected grid network of streets, connectms, arterials, and sidewalks; established land use patterns that support a mix of residential, commercial uses, such as, retail, office and restaurants. Multimodal strategies also include denser populations and urban intensities; increased viability of pedestrian and bicycle travel; and land use plans that create communities with transportation choices, and accommodate the flow of freight; • Land use plans that support multi-modal strategies also can include: transit-oriented developments, mixed use land use categories, traditional neighborhoods, and they encourage urban infill and redevelopment; Definitions/concepts
• Transit oriented development: A growing trend in creating vibrant, livable, sustainable communities. Also known as TOD, it's the creation of compact, walkable, pedestrian oriented, mixed-use communities usually centered around high quality train systems. Transit oriented development is regional planning, city revitalization, suburban renewal, and walkable neighborhoods combined. Transit oriented development is also considered a solution to the problems of climate change and global energy security by creating dense, walkable communities that greatly reduce the need for driving and energy consumption.
• Traditional neighborhoods: A Traditional Neighborhood Development, or TND, also known as a village-style development, includes a variety of housing types, a mixture of land uses, an active center, a walkable design and often a transit option within a compact neighborhood scale area.
• Mixed-use: Mixed-use development is a type of urban development that blends residential, commercial, cultural, institutional, or entertainment uses, where those functions are physically and functionally integrated, and that provides pedestlian connections.
• Infill development: Infill development is the process of developing vacant or under-used parcels within existing urban areas that are already largely developed. Most communities have significant vacant land within city limits, which, for various reasons, has been passed over in the normal course of urbanization. • Redevelopment: Variations on redevelopment include: Urban infill on vacant parcels that have no existing activity but were previously developed, especially on Brownfield land, such as the redevelopment of an industJ.·ial site into a mixed-use development. Constructing with a denser land usage, such as the redevelopment of a block of townhouses into a large apartment building. Adaptive reuse, where older structures are converted fot improved cunent market use, such as an industrial mill into housing lofts. Redevelopment projects can be small or large ranging from a single building to entire new neighborhoods or "new town in town" projects. • Complete streets: a stJ.·ategy to develop interconnected networks of streets that are safe and accessible for all users, including integrating all forms of mobility, such as, transit, cars, bikes, and pedestrians;·
• Context sensitive: match the design and operation of that street to the context within the community in order to determine what design features and operational characteristics are appropriate for the streets in a location; Transportation Concurrency
• A system that assesses landowners the costs of maintaining specified levels of service for components of the transportation system when projected impacts of their development would adversely impact the system; e Transportation concurrency is now optional (as of June 2011) a local government may eliminate the concurrency provisions, and is encouraged to adopt a mobility fee based plan; • Regardless a local government is required to retain level of service standards for its roadways for capital improvements planning; • Required capital improvements for roadways must be included in the 5-year schedule of capital improvements;
Mobility Fee Based Plans
• If a local government repeals concurrency it is "encouraged" to adopt an alternative mobility funding system; • Tools that can be included in an adopted "alternative mobility funding system" include: long-term strategies to facilitate development patterns that support multimodal solutions (urban design, mixed land uses, increased intensity and density), adoption of an area wide level of service not dependent on any single road segment, exempting or discounting impacts of locally desired development, prioritizing pedestrian and transit improvements, establishing multimodallevels of service where the community can support it; • Reducing impact fees or local access fees to promote development within urban areas, multimodal districts, and a balance of mixed-use development in· certain areas or for affordable or workforce housing. rage 1 01 1
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Transportation assumes no responsibility of the information contained herein or any loss resulting therefrom. Sawgrass Palm Valley 0.8% . -1.3% Fruit Cove 82.6% ATLANTIC OCEAN Vilano Beach CDP Population Growth 5.7% (2000~2 01 0) ... 25%to 100% .. 10%to25% 0% to 10% St. Augustine [] ~ 10% to 0% Beach .. ~100% to ~10% 31.9% [] *.New COP Jn 2010 FLAGLER COUNTY US ·Census Designated Places This !Jlap·isforreference use orily. . '· Data provtded are derived frDm multiple soi.n-Ces with vmyi1g le.vels of accuracy. Populatioil Growth Rate The St.. Johns County GIS Division disclaims ail responsib!lllyforthe accuracy Mt1es or cOmplete ness of the daJa shoW~ hereon. "2000-2010 . Man Preoared: 3/21/2013 St. Johns Count 2- 1 2 IAC!fSONJ'JLI.BBBACH JAC!fSONVILLE St. Johns County Census· 201 o- · Adantic Popul~tion Density Ocean Population density reflects the number of re~idents per acre of land. Population numbers for 2010 are provided by the US Census Bureau. This map displays population density at the block level for all of St. Johns County's 4915 Census Blocks. I • ATLANTIC OCEAN ST.AUGUSTINE CLAY BEACH COUNTY N PUTNAM COUNTY W*Bs a- 0.5 persons per acre 0 2 4 0.5 - 1 persons per acre Miles 1 - 2 persons per acre - 2- 4.persons per acre - 4- 8 persons per acre - over 8 persons per acre - : ·~~ - --- Milp Preparwd: March 7.11 2fl12 • • ! DISCLAIMER; This map i:s for reference use only. ' Da!a provided ar2 derived f'rom multiple ;sources will\ 1val)'ing levels ofaCcul'"dCy. The SLJohns County j : Pll:! n;,,jeirm tfi Occurrence of Building Permits per Square Mile 145- 291 20-45 c=J 5-20 c=:l 0-5 • Residential Building Permits from July 2016- December 2017 (5242 Total New Residential Building Permits) ATLANTIC OCEAN ST. AUGUSTINE DE4.CH ·--,.- ' .! For more information, please contact: Melissa Glasgow St Johns County Economic Development 500 San Sebastian View St. Augustine, FL 32084 Phone: 904-209-0552 www.SJCFL.us 6 o:y_ ~;,c~~~rr:e~n:~::.provided are derived from mull ~la sourcesoa~ wllh 1V FLAGLER COUNTY varying levels of accuracy. The Sl Johns County GIS Division disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy· or completeness ofthe data shown hereon. Map Prepared: 1/4/2018 j17467 4/19/2018 Florida Transportation Planning - FloridaJobs.org Search this site ... ESPAJilOL I KREYOL Reemployment Assistance· Business Growth Labor Market Communfty Planning, Wori Transportation Planning Home > CommunitY Planning, Development ami seivices > Communily Planning > Community Planning Table of Contents > Transportation Planning Transportatioil Element Community Planning Community Planning Table of Contents Areas of Critical State Concern Program Accessing . Comprehensive Plans and Plan Amendments (Aorida Papers) ORC Reports, Notices of Multimodal Transportation Intent, and Sc;hool lnterfocal Agreement A multimodal transportation system recognizes the importance of providjng mobility Consistency Findings options through a variety of integrated travel modes, such as by bus or rail transi~ Evaluation and Appraisal bicycle, automobile, orfuol. A well-designed multimodal transportation network Review of the mimm1zes 1mpacts to the environment and enhances the livability of neighborhoods b Comprehensive Plan increasing transportation options, expanding access, and increasing connec 1v1ty General Information b.etween desfiAahon·s. About Developments of Regional Impact and A well-designed and efficient transportation network can help create a sustainable Rorida Quality development patiem that contributes to the community's prosperity, enhances Developments transportation efficloocy by minimizing vehicle trips and contributes to a healthier List of Local environment by reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Governments Qualifying as Dense Urban Land The Transportation Element of a local gmiemmenfs comprehensive plan should Areas contain policies thafwill create a wefi-oonnected multi-modal transportation network; Revitalization of Expired support Increased residennai densities and commercial Intensity; help walking become Homeowners Association more practical for short trips; support bicycling for both short- and long-'dls1ance trips; Declarations and Improve transit to serve frequented destinations; conserve energy resources; reduce Covenants greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution; while maintaining vehicular access and Community Plimning circulation. Key multimodal transportation strategies can include the following: Staff Directory I> Create an interconnecting grid network. of streets, connectors, arterials and (Alphabetical) sidewalks that provide a Complete and accessible transportation network; Community Planning Review Team I> Establish land use patterns that support a mixture of residential, commercial Assignments aod re!ail uses, and dense populations and urbah intensities, so !hat transit service may be provided more efficiently and economically; I> Increase the viability of pedestrlan and bicycle travel; Community Services li' Integrate land use and transportation planning to create communities thai provide transportation choice; and, Community Development I> Accommodate the ffow of freight througboot the slate. so that the economy can Block Grants continue to grow. Other multlmodal transportation planning effi>rts, such as transil-<>riente"d Rural Community developments, defined in section 163.3164(~6), Florida Statutes, are being developed Programs and planned by \he Cities of Boca Raton, Clearwater, GalDesville, Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa and West Palm Beach, and in Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach and Pinellas Special Districts Counties and other locations. Below are a several examples of sucCessful muitimodal transportation planning efforts in Florida: Military Community li' Alachua County, Department of Growth Management, Transportation Programs Planning -Alachua County's Mobility Plan includes transit-oriented d~velopment and multimodal transportation planning as·one ofsev~ral methods being implemented I<;> provide mobility options. · li' City of Gainesville, Planning Department, Comprehensive Planning -The· ·City of Gainesville comprehensive plan includes six mixed-use categories and · eight Special Area Plans based on Traditional Neighborhood Development standards and an es~blished Urban lnfill and Reolevelopment Area. ,. City of Jacksonville, 2030 Mobility Plan, Planning and Development Department -The Ciiy of Jacksonville 2030 Mobility ;:>ian ·and supporting 2030 Multimodal Transportation Study (January 201 0) represent a dual approacli to adopting ·policies that support mobility in partnership with a new transportation improvement.and mitigation funding mechani.;m. Complete Streets 4/19/2018. Florida Transportation Planning - FloridaJobs.org access to employment centers, commerce, and educational institutions, and allow greater choice in travel. In Rorida, complete straets are context-sensitive. For example, a street considered ·complete lor use within a dense urban area would look·and function very differentli from one located in a rural area, and a complete suburban street would look and function differently from both the urban and rural complete streets. One way to think about what elements are necessary to create a complete street is to determine its context within the community and based upon that context, match the design and operation of !hal street with the direction and guidance provided In the local government's comprehensive plan. As an example, some communities use an Urban-Rural Transect (or simply Transect) to assign portions of their community into approximately five or six "context zones" base.d on the degree of development intensity desired and geographic location, ranging from very low intensity rural context zones to more intense urban context ~ones. For each context zone, the community establishes a context in limns of appropriate public facility design. urban design, general spatial form, and appropriate streel·types. This approach allows the local government to detennine, in its comprehensive plan or other public· planning document, which portions of the community fit within which context zone, and to provide guidance wijhin the comprehensive plan as to what mobility functions (such as walking, biking, transit use) are most important in that context zone, and what design features and operational characteristics are appropriate for streets in that location. · Several examples of communities have initialed complete. streets planning in Florida. Here are a few excellent examples: I> Model Design Manual for Living Streets -Los Angeles County, 20l1 I> Deerfield Beach Complete Street Guidelines I> Ft. Lauderdal.e Complete Streets Transportation Concurrency In accordance with the Community Planning Act, local governments may establish a system !hat assesses landowners the costs of maintaining specified levels of service for components of the local government's transportation system when the projected impacts of their development would adversely impact the system. This system, known as a concurrency management system, must be based on the local government's comprehensive plan. Specifically, the local government comprehensive plan must provide the principles, guidelines, standards, and strategies, including adopted levels of service, to guide the application of its transportation concurrency management system. Prior to June 2, 2011, transportation concurrency was mandatory for local governments. Nqw that transportation concurrency is oetional, if a local government ·chooses, it may eliminate the transportation concurrency provisions from its c;nprehens1ve plan and 1s encouraged to adopt a mob1hty fee based Jan in its lace (see below . Adoption o a mo ility ee based plan must be accomplished by a plan amendment that follows the Expedited State Review Process. A plan amendment to eliminate transportation concurrency is not subject to state review. It is important to point out that whether or not a local government chooses to use a transportation concurrency system, it is required to retain level of service standards for its roadways for purooses of capital jmprovehlent planning. The standards must be approp~ale and based on professionally accepted studies, and the capital improvements that are necessary to meet the adopted levels of service standards must be included In the five-year scheduie of capital improvements. Additionally, all local governments, whether implementing transportation concurrency or not, must adhere to the transportation planning nequlrements of section 163.3177(6)(b), Florida Statutes. Mobility Fee Based Plans If a iocal government elects to repeal transportation concurrenc , it is encouraged to adopt an alternative mobility funding sys em ·at .uses one or more of the tools and techniques identified in section 163.3180(5@ 1 Florida Statutes: i> Adoption of long-term strategies to facilitate development patterns that support multimodaJ solutions, including Ur·ban design, appropriate land use mixes, intensity and density. . I> Adoption of an area wide level of service not dependent on any single road . segment function. I> Exempting or discounting impacts of locally desired development. 1r Assigning secondary priority to vehic;Je mobility and primary priority to ensuring a safe, comfortable, and attr8ctive.pedestrian environment with convenient interconnection to transit. !> Establishing multimodallevel of service standards that rely primarily on non vehicular modes of transportation where existing or planned community design .will provide adequate a level of mobility. ~ Reducing impact fees or local access fees to promote development within urban areas, multimodal transportation districts, and a balance of mixed-use development in certain a~eas or districts, or for affordable or workforce housing. Requirements for Transportation Concurrency If a local government elects to use transportation concurrency, it must adhere to the following concurrency requirements In section 163.3180{5), Florida Statutes: I> Include principles, guidelines, standards, and strategies, including adopted levels of service, to guide the application of concurrency to transportation. rt. ' ' -- _ .....t ",.,.;;._nrylhr ':l r>r.i:mh~rf,..tnrliP.s tn P.VnliJ ropriate Jev.els of Florida Transportation Planning- FloridaJobs.org llo Adopt appropriate amendments to the capital improvements element of the· compr~hensive plan consistent with the requirementso f section 163.3177(3j, Florida Statutes. I> Allow for proportionate share contributions to mitigate transportation impacts for all devefo'pments, Including developments of regional impact (DR!s), consistent with section 163.3180(5)(h), Florida Statutes. !> Consult with the Florida Department of Transportation when proposed amendments affect the Strategic lntermodal System. I> Exempt public transit facilities from concurrency; In addition, local governments are encouraged to develop tools and techniques to complement the application of transportation concurrency consistent with section 163.3180(5)(1), Florida Statutes, and to coortlinate with adjacent local governments for the.pur'pose of using common Jllelhodologies for measuring impacts to transportation facilities. · · Links 11- Florida Department of Transportation- Fiorida Transportation Plan I> Model Regulations and Plan Amendments for Multimodal Transportation Distric!S ,.. Florida Meiropolitan Planning Organizations II> Fiorida Tr;msportaticin Trends and Conditions I> Florida's Future Conridor Initiative I> East Central Florida Task Force Web Sit~ I> Florida Scenic Highways ~ Transportation Site Impact Handbook· I> Transit Oriented Development I> A FrameworkforTransit Oriented Development in Florida, published March 2011 I> Florida Transit Oriented Development Guidebook, published December 2012 ~ Florida Department ofTransportation - pedestrian and Bicycle Design Do Florida Department of Transportation, Public Transit Office ~ Florida Bicycle and Pedestrian Partnership Council (BPPC) I> Florida Safe Mobility for Life Coalition I> Florida Safe Mobility for Life Coalition's Aging in Place Checklist 1>- The Florida Greenbook 1> Pasco County Mobility Fees About Us Home. 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Classification FOOT wifl routinely plah, design, construct, e cha!IEmges and opportunities of each roadway reconstruct and operat~ a context-sens.itive user ·se .e Fi tire 1 . T · e context dassification .and system of Complet~ Streets. To this end, a context t[_ansportation characteristics· of a roadway will· classification system comprising eight context determine ·key design criteria for all non-limited classifications has been adopted. The context access state roadways. · c.lassification of a roadway, together with its transportation characteristics, will provide information This document describes the measures to be used to about who the users are along the roadway, the determine the context cl~ssificat i on of a roadway. . regional and local travel qemand of the roadway, and FIGURE 1 CONTEXT CLASSIFICATION AND TRANSPORTATION CHARACTERiSTICS . FOOT Co.ntext Classification CONTEXT .CLASSIFICATION The ~ont~xt classification system broadly ident i fi~s of a roadway will info~m FOOT's planning, PO&E, the various built environments existing in Florida, as design, construction, and maintenan.ce approaches illustrated in Figure 2. State roadways will extend · to ~nsure that state roadways are supportive of through a variety of context classifications. Figure . safe and cdmfortable travel for their anti.cipated 2 should not be taken literally to imply all roadways users. Identifying the context class.ific?~tion is a will have.every context ciassific?~tion or that.context step in planning and design, as different context classifications occu.r In the sequence shown. FOOT's class. ific~tions wi)l h~ve· different design criteria and context classification system describes the general standards. · characteristics of the land use, dev:elo ment ·atterns a.n roa way connectivity along a roadway, providin The· use of context classifications to determine criteria c~es as o · e ypes of uses and user groups that ~I for roadway design elements is consistent with Ukely utilize the roadway. The context classification national best practices and direction, includihg the National Cooperative Highway Research Program FIGURE 2 FOOT CONTEXT CLASSIFICATIONS ?7-~}--~ -~}~ -- · ---~-::: I ,/ / / ' ' H,~.,;rr-.:.'="'~ft:· ...---- I ,.. . I ' / .' t l I ; / ! ' ' I j ! ; - I ~- .~_-..:.... ! _:-::;:1 - ::...~ ~~./~ C1.Natura l C2-Rural C2T-Rural Town C3R-Suburban . Lands preserved in a natural Sparsely settled·lands; may Small concentrations of Residential . or wilderness condition, include agriculturai land, developed areas immediately Mostly" residential uses including lands unsuitable grasslancj, woodland, and · surrounded by rural and within large Qlocks and a for settlement. due to natural. wetlands. natural are;:Js; includes many disconnected or sparse . conditions. · historic towns. ·. .roadway network . . . . FOOT Context Classification (NCHRP) ttiat informs Federal Highway Administration This document outlines tti·e steps to determine a (FHWA) and American Association of State Highway roadway's context classification. Measures used to Transportation· Offic.ials (AA$HTO) guida.nce. . determine the context classification are presented, NCHRP Report 855: An Expanded Functional and a process to define the context classification is Classification System for Highways and Streets outlined tor: · proposes a similar context-based approach to . design that incorporates co.ritext, user needs. and All projects on existing roadways and for projects transportation functions into the design process. This that propose new roadways and are in th~ PD&E i-'esearch was born out of a need to better define or design phases c-;ntexts beyond urban and rural classifications, and Projects evaluating new roadways in the planning · t~ corporate multim_odal needs into the existing and ETQM screening phases functional classification system. C3C-Suburban C4-Urban General C5-Urban Center C6-Urban Core Commercial · .· · Mix of uses set within ~mall Mix of uses set within Areas with the highest densities Mostly non-residential blocks with a well-connected small blocks with a and building heights, and within uses with large building roadway nefwork. May .extend .. well-connected roadway · .. .FOOT classifred Large Urbanized footprints and large long distances. The roadway -· f)etwork. Typically Areas _(population >1 ,000,000): parkiri"g lots within · network usually connects to concentrated around q Many are regional centers and large blocks and a residential neighborhoods · few blocks and identified destinations .. Bufldings have disconnected or.sparse immediately along the corridor as p_art of a civic or · .. mixed uses, are built IJP to the · roadway network. or behind the uses fronting economic center of a . roadway, and are within a w¢ll- · the roadway. · community, town, or city. . _connected roadway n·etwork. FOOT Context Classifi cation CONTEXT CLASSIFICATION MATRIX The distinguishing characteristics· give a broad Table 1 Context Classification Matrix presents a . description of the land use types and street patterns framework to deter~ine the cont~xt classifications found within ea~h context classification. The primary along state roadWays .. This Co.ntext Classification and secondary measures provide more detailed .Matrix outlines (1) distinguishing characteristics, (2) assessments of the existing or future conditions along primary m·easures, and (3) .secondary measures. the roadway. These measures can be evaluated throu~h a combination of a field v.isit, inter~~t-basecj TABLE 1 CONTEXT CLASSIFICATION MATRIX · (2) Primary Measures Building Building Land Use Height Placement Context Classification (1} Distinguishing Characteristics Descdpllon Aoor l.evels Description Lands preserved in a natural or wilderness condition, Conservation Land, N/A N/A C1-Natural including lands unsuitable for settlement due to natural Open Space, or ------conditions------. Park . Sparsely settled lands; may include agricultural land, Agricultural or 1 to 2 ------Detached buildings - --- C2-Rural grassland, woodland,. and wetlands. Single-Family with no consistent ------Residential pattern of setbacks Small concentrations of------developed areas immediately Retail, Office, 1 to 2 Both detached C2T-Rural Town surrounded by rural and natural areas; includes many historic Single-Family and attached towns. or Multi-Family buildings with no or Residential, shallow (<20') front Institutional, or setbacks ·------IQcjustrial Mostly residential uses within large blocks and a Siilgle-Famiy--~-- -- ·------1 to 2, ·Detached buildings C3R-Suburban disconnected or sparse roadway network. or Multi-Family withsome3 with medium (20' to Residential Residential 75'} front setba.cks Mostly non-residential uses with large building footprints and Retail, Office, Multi 1 (retail uses) Detached buildings C3C-Suburban large parking lots within large blocks and a disconnected or Family Residential, and 1 to 4 (office with large (>75') Commercial sparse roadway network. Institutional, or uses) setbacks on all --- ~~:~!""'r@.=---- sides Mix of uses set within small blocks with a well-connected Smge-Family 1 to 3, with some Both detached and C4-Urban General roadway network. May extend long distances. The roadway or Multi-Family taller buildings attached buildings network us.ually connects to residential neighborhoods Residential, with no setbacks or immediately along the corridor or behind the uses fronting Institutional, up to medium (<75') the roadway. Neighborhood Scale front setbacks ·------Retail,--- or ---Office ------Mix of uses set within small blocks with a well-connected · Refail, Office, 1 to 5, with some Both detached CS•Urban Center roadway network. Typically concentrated around a few Single-Family taller buildings and attached blocks and identified a~ part of a civic or economic center of or Multi-Family buildings with no or a communilY: towri, or city.. · · Residential, shallow (<20') front Institutional, or Light setbacks lndysgial ----~-" Areas with the highest densities and building heights, and Retair, OffiCe, >4, with some ·-Mostly-- attached------C6-Urban Core within FOOT classified Large Urbanized Areas (population Institutional, or shorter buildings buildings with no or >1,000,000). Many are regional centers and destinations. Multi-Family minimal (<10') front Buildings ~ave miXed uses, are built up to the roadway, and Residential setbacks are within a wei J.c6nnected roadway n.etwork. More infor;ation on measureS ~j th und ~ti rie d. thr(:)Sholds (N/Asi are in-ci-ud_e_d_in-A-.ppendix B. Th; -threshclds prese~tedl n r .ilile 1· are. based 0~ the ------following sources, with modifications made based on Florida case studies: · . ·1) 2008 Smart-Transportation Guidebook: Planning and Designing Highwavs and streets that Support Sustainable and Livable Communities, New Jersey .. Department qf Transportatipn and Pennsylvania Depa.rtment of Transportation;. FOOT Context Classification a~rial and street view im~ge ry, m~p analysis: ·and Appendix A illustrates the eight FDOT context · review of existing or future land us~ or ~xisting classifications through case studies. These case zoning information. The Context. Classification Matrix studies present examples of real-world vallJes for the presents the p·rimaiy and secondary measures primary and· secondary measures that determine a thresholds for the _eight context classifications. roadway's." context classification. ' ·(3) Secondary Measures RoadWay ConnectMly location of Allowed· .Allowed Fronting Off-street Intersection Block Block Residential Office/ Population Employment Uses Parking Density Perimeters length Density Re~il Density · Density Den~ity Intersections/ Dwelling Units/ Roor-Area Ratlo · Yes/No Description SquareMHe Feet Feet Acre (FAR) Persons/ACre Jobs/Acre N/A NIA NIA N/A N/A N/A ·NU\ N/A N/A ----- No NIA <20 N7A N/A <1 N/A <2 N/A Yes Mostly on >ioo <3,000 <500 >4 >0.25 N/A >2 side or rear; occasionally in front _;.._~------~ No Mostly in front; <100 N/A NfA 1 to 8 N/A N/A N/A occasionally in (ea,n or ~ide ----:------:---•-----r------.----- .-. ------.------. ---. ---- No · Mostly in fran~ <100 >3,000 :;ssa N/A <0.75 . NiA N/A occasionally in rear or side ______. _____ ., _____ .....::__·.. ----....!.---·______--.:...... ----.. ------.....,_.------· ------. Yes Mostly on ' ·:,.100 .. <:f,OUO . <:soo' >4 ·NtA >5 >5 side or rear; occasionally in front ...... ------.:...... _._.. _..... _---~-_....;.._;. .. _.,:_.. ~.:...... _.. ...:...------·-----··---·,.. .. ______·Yes Mostly on >fOb · <2,SOO · <56h · >8 >0.75 · >10 >20 . side or rear; occasionally in front, or in shared off-site . parlt) ~s _ . . ______...... -r-~ --~ ------~ - ~-----;------· -----'~------. Yes Side or rear; >1 00 <2,50 <660 >16 >2 >20 ?'45 often in shared off-site garage parking - q •; ~ ~- '' r --· --·· -.·-~--7"-"-~·-~-~ . -· - . . .~ . . . ~- _--...,;.__ 2) 2012 Rorida TOD Guidebook, Florida Department ofTransportatlon; . 3) 2009 SmaitCode Version 9.2., Duany, Andres, Sandy-Sorlien, and William Wright; and . . 4) 2010 Designing Walkab/e Urban Thoroughfares: A Context Sensitive Approach, Institute ofTransporiation Engineers and Congress for th e New Urbanism. . ' . - . FDOT Context Classification QETERMINING·CONTEXT The context classification will. be updated or confirmed CLASSIFICATION at the beginning of each projeci phase, including ·planning, PO&E, and. design. Each district can The distinguishing characteristics and primary and assign staff who will oversee the determination of secondary measures provide analytical measurements · context classification. It is recommended that an to evaluate land use: characteristics, d~velopment interdisciplinar-Y te'am within each district help determine Qatterns, and roadway connectivity and to determine the context classification. For projects where FOOT . context classification. The data available to . currently coordinates with local governments, FOOT characterize existtng and future contexts will vary will coordinate with those local governments to confirm depending on .the specificity of the roadway alignments context classification. The final determination of being considered. Many projects conducted by FOOT context classification will be made by FOOT district occur along existing corridors where a single alignment staff. For smaller projects, such as traffic operations is .being considered:. T~e range of alternatives for new push-button projects, the context classification may be · roc;1dways also narrows to a single alignment alternative determined without additional local coordination (see as projects ·proceed from planning through PO&E and Chapter 3 for more information). Refer to the Public design. In planning and ETOM screening for existing Involvement Haridbof?k, FDM, PD&E Manual, and roadways, and in PD&E and design for new roadways, Project Management Handbook for guidance on local it is possible to analyze both the existing and future government coordination. conditions to determine or update context classification of a roadway. For projects invoiving new roadways in planning and ETDM screening, multiple alternative Steps for Determining Conte~t Classification alignments may be considered over larger areas . .For The steps for determining the context classification these latter type of projects, a broader understanding include: of the context classification will be used to inform the planning process and development of alternatives. 1. Identify Major Changes in Context Use the distinguishing characteristics based on the Context Classification Database: Context Classification Matri~ to determine if multiple Projects will be assigned a context classification to context classifications are necessary due to significant utilize context-based criteria in the FDM. FDOT will changes in the type or intensity of uses located along develop a database of context classification for all the roadway. Where a block structure is present, a state roadways. Initially, districts will evaluate and map context classification segment may be as short as context classification as projects occur, while working to two blocks in length. Where there is no defined block complete a statewide database of context classification. structure, a context classificati<;m segment may be as The context classification evaluations completed for short as a quarter-mile in length. · the statewide database will utilize available data and information on existing built conditions. As FOOT projects are conducted, these initial evaluations will be 2. Evaluate the Primary Measures A roadway segment must meet a majority of the updated or confirmed based on current data, as well as primary measures defined for a context classification in future conditions, as discussed later in this document. order to be assigned that context classification. Table FOOT districts may choose to prioritize the evaluation 2 describes the primary measures, methQdology, and of context classifications for roadway segments with data sources associated with each measure. Fo~. planned and programmed projects. Each FOOT the primary measures, two measurement areas~ district's Planning or Modal Development office, as the block and the parcel- are used, as explained deemed appropriate by each district, will take the lead in Figures 3 and 4. The measurement areas used on evaluating and determining context classification on for each measure are identified in Table 2. Figure 5 . state roadways. FOOT's context classification database through FigurE;! 9 provide guidance for evaluatih.g some may eventually be stored in an integrated roadway asset of the primary measures. identification system, such as the FDOT Enterprise Application RCI, as well as the straightline diagram and . FOOT evaluation of each segment identified in Step the typical section data sheet. 1 can be done using the primary measures based on :. FOOT Context Classification existing conditions or updated wfffi-future context if needed. Quc;JJifying projects_in all phases for existing roadways Will be evaluated us.ing the future context of the primary measures. The future context shoui.!;L be dearly documented in a well-defined, communibL .sj .pported and _implementation-focused plan orin ·.policies such as the land use element of the local comprehensive plan , zomng overlays, form-based ·codes, community redevelopment plans. or permitted . development plans. · Qualifying Projects: . Road.way project types that qualify for ETDM screening,· per the ETDM Manual Section 2.3.1 include: Additional through lanes which add capacity to an existing road Anew roadway, freeway or expressway A highway which provides new access to an area A new or reconstructed arterial highway (e.g., The two photos above are from the same roadway and illustrate · realignment) an example of a high volume roadw_ay that balances the needs A new circumferential or belt highway that bypasses · of fniight traffic, transit, and pedestrians and bicyclists of varying a community · abilities. The corridor includes a shared use path, bicycle lanes, bus pull-outs, bus shelters with benches, and other amenities. Addition of interchanges or major interchange Location: U$ 98, Polk County, FL · modifications to a completed freeway or expressway Source: KAI (based on coordination with FHWA) A new bridge which provides new access to an 3. Evaluate the Secondary Measures area, bridge replacements In most cases primary·measures are sufficient to understand and determine a roadway's context Non-qualifying Projects: classification. Secondary measures can be used to · · Projects that do not go through ETDM screening. further understand the context when there _is no dear consensus on the context classification based' ori the The future desired condition~ shQuld he consistently primary measures. Secondary measures are also documented-across all appropriate local policies and useful in·cases where local muniCipalities have ·adopted should be weJi-understood ail~ accepted by local a future vision for a place that is not consistent with the stakeholderl?. In short, the future conditions should existing context classification. Table 3 describes the be those·that are predictabfe ahd that will occur secondary measures and the methodology and data over an anticipated timeframe rather than visionary . . sources associated with each measure. plans ·or goals and ideas that do not have a br~ad The secondary measures quantify the intensity of clear timeline for actual implementation. Use of _a . development. A roadway segment needs t TAB LE 2 PRIMARY MEASURES TO DEFINE CONTEXT CLASSIFICATION Measure Description Methodology · Measurement .Area* Pata Source** Land. use mix for more than 50% Record based on existing·or future . Fronting parcels on either side Field review, GIS files, l and Use of the fronting uses adopted land uses. ofthe ~oadway . . existing or future land use maps The range· n height of the Record based on existing buildings Fronting parcels on either side Field review, internet Bufrdlng Height buildings for more than 50% of or future permitted building height of the roadway based aerial and the properties requirefTlents based on land ·street view imagery, development regulations. · or land ·development tegulatioris Loeation of buildings ln terrns of Measure the distance from the Fronting parcels on either side Field review,·internet Building setbacks for more tJ:lan 50% of . building to the property line or future of the roadway j)ased aerial and Placement the parcels required building placement based street view imagery, on land devel.opment regulations . building footprint and (see Figure 5). parcel GIS files, or land development regulations Buildings that have front doors Record the percentage of buildings Fronting parcels on either side Field review or internet Fronting Uses that can be accessed_from the · that provide fronting uses or site of the roadway based aerial and sidewalks along· a pedestrian design and lot layout requirements street view imagery, path for more than 50% of the in'.land·development regulations that or land development parcels require fronting uses (see Figure 6). regulations· Location of parking.in relation to Record location of off-street Fronting parcels on either side.:. Field review or internet- location of the building: between the building parking for majority 'of parcels or of the roadway based aerial and Off-street and the roadway (in front); on the parking requirements based on street view imagery, Parking side of the building; or behind the land development regulations (see or l!lJld development building Rgure.?); regulations Intersection Number of intersections per CalciJlate by dividing the total The block on either side of Density square mile number of intersections by the area the roadway; if the roadway of the blocks along both sides of the and block structure is not street, excluding natural features cqmplete, the evaluation area and public parks; consider future should extend 2000' on either roadway connectivity if an approved side ofthe roadway or permitted development plan is in . place (see Figure 8) . . ~ ------Street centerline ~ Block · Average ·perimeter of the blocks Measure the block perimeter for the The block on either side of GIS files or physical aCIJ Perimeter adjacent to the roadway on either blocks adja cent to the roadway on the roadway; if the roadway map, internet-based 0 side either side and take the average; and block structure are not maps, plans showing 0 consider future roadway connectivity complete, the evaluation area programmed roadway if an approved ·- permitted should extend 2000' on either ..,~ projects, and permitted development plan is in place (see side of the roadway development plans ~"' Figursa). · ----- · ---~-- Block Average distance between Measure the distance along the Roadway Length interse.ctions · · roadway between intersections with · a public roadway, on either side, and take the average; consider future roadway connectivity if an approved or per.mitted developme,nt plan is in pl~Jce ~ee Ffgu~ _9). · · * The meq~urement area applies to each ~ontext classification segrtw~t Evaluate each measure for.each context classitibation segment. Where characteristics dWer for each side of the street, use the chara.cteristics for the sjde that would yield the higher.context classification . . . **Land use, zoning, streets, and other GIS data and maps are avai/able.from local go.vemment agencies, FDOTEfficjent Tran$poi1ation .. .Decision Making {ETDM} Database, and regionafl3gencies. FDOT Context Class"i"fication .FIGURE 3 MEASUREMENT AREA: THE BLOCK ON EITHER SlOE OF THE ROADWAY . -. :. . ,. _. ' ' If block stnictute is I not complete I ~ \ - 1 · ..11: J u 0 -.... ( -~ j iii ..... t~ : ~ 1 1 rl- 1~ I \C) .1.! - ·- - ·~ ~ ..... I I l . :... ~- I, •U;:111 . I .!I: :1 s·: 1;1 ,g '- ~ · a ~- · Ci-, - C't I ...- I ' ' / Measurement area == one block on either side of project roadway or 2000 feet, if block Roadway centerline · structure is not complete. A block is defined as the smallest area that [s surrounded by . public roadways on all sides. Project roadway · One block on either side of project roadway FIGURE4 MEASUREMENT AREA: FRONTING PARCELS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE ROADWAY I . · I I· I I ·I I 1. I I ;_ __ j____ ~ __j ___ j L.._i_j_ __ ;-____ J L.- ~--.....;._· - .- ----· r---,----,---, , --, ; .--,---,-,--~ r ·--T-,-,--,-,--.-- I I i i .i .i i' i. .i .i I. 1 I i i i I i i I i i L.JL .l__JL.JL.JL.J i l i j i f i !'~! ll I I I I I I I r·-rT·-r-rTI .. I I I I i i i i i i i I i i i i· i i I o I i o o o ~- -.L _i.______J _L.J...-+.-._i_~ i , ; -~ L. 1 • .J...... L._l • . r: • ...... J .. \· ',.-,-, ! o • I I! ,· t o !i · "~--.------T--1-l I I I \ ! i i \ \ i L__ L _i_j __ j l_l __l_l ___ j i \ . I I I I I I I I · I I I • I • I I ~ I • • I i I i ! ! ! ! · ! I I I I --~,- - ~-J a·~,.. ___ J .. i,.,. ;,..:_. L,._I __ .,-J ___ ...I j_ ___ i______j_ ___ j r---.-,--,..-, -,--,. r-..... , -, ---,- -,--.-- 4 & • I t t I o • o I I • .. l I I I I I I I · I I I I I I Meas·urement area ·== fronting parcels on either sides of the project roadway...... Roadway c~nterliile · --· Project roadway - One parcel on either side -~f pJoject roadWE!Y · FOOT" Context Classification FIGURE 5 BUILDING PLACEMENT Side Setback ,r ~. , ~- ~~~ I' .? FIGURE 6 FRONTING USES Local Front Setback No F Setback No Side Setback Fronting Uses Fronting FIGURE 7 LOCATION OF OFF-STREET PARKING Uses Side - Parking Rear- Parking Lot .. -- Rear -: Parking . Garage Front - 1 t Sidewalk 1 Pedestrian Access - - Property Line FiGURE 8 INTERSECTION DENSITY .. •t~'·· --·llllllill- ....._ ...~-.-_ .. _...,.. t-..,...... ,_. If block -structure is \ \ I ' not complete \'~, · · ~ I .. I .... Number of Intersections Intersection Density = Roadway centerline Total Area* of Blocks Along Both Sides of the PrQject Roadway Project roadway *To calculate intersection density where the block structure One block on either side of is not complete, the block length will be assumed to extend ·r_ 2,000 feet from the right of way fine of the project roadway. project roadway . Q Intersection FfGURE 9 BLOCK PERIMETERAND.BLOCK LENGTH .! I I I i i . i______:_ ___ _j i______'[------·----;----]. -.r-- -·---:- ·- -- -- .I .I I .I .I ! I I I ' . I I i .L ______J . L ___ .:_. _ __ _ r--·-·.-·-·--, .-... ~ · ---- -...;-r"!''!'- "'' ~ i ! I I L . . _ • . .J L. -----.---~------: :------:---:·;._·.-; r ~------~------, F-~------: r-- -. ------~ ~ , I I 1 I I ' · 1 Roadway centerline . Perimeter ·of Block A = A1 +. A2 + A3+ A4 .· .. . Project roadway Aver.age Perimeter . _ I:~ Perimeter of Each Block of Blocks A to F. . : - Total Number of Blocks [ __ _ One block on 'either side of project roadway ·Average Block Length · A3 + B3 + C3 · ·0 ·Intersection along the Roadway =' Total Number of Intersections . · · Along the Roadway - 1 FDOT Context Classification TABLE 3 SECONDARY MEASURES TO DEFINE CONTEXT CLASSIFICATION (llleasuremeilt · · Measure Description Methodology Area Data Source Maximum allowed Identify which zoning distri(:t the contexi classification Parcels along either side of Zoning cod~, Allowed residential density by segment is within, and record maximum allowed the roadway land development Residential adopted zonin-g residential density for that particular zoning district by regulations Density dwelling units per acre, ------·------· Maximum allowed office tdentify which zoning district the context classification Parcels along either side of Zoning code, 'Allowed or reta'il density in terms segment is within, and record allowed commercial the roadway land development Office/ of Floor Area Ratio density for that particular zoning district. In some regulations Retail (FAR), or the ratio of jurisdictions, allowed commercial density might be Density the total building floor stated based on specific r_egulations limiting building area to the size of the height and minimum setbacks. Jurisdictions also property on which it regulate minimum parcel size and building area allowed is built in each zoning district. Maximum allowable FAR for an area can be calculated using site design and height standards (see Appendix C for more details). ------~- PopUlation per acre Download census information at the block group level. Census block group(s) that US Census Bureau Population based on the census Divide the population of the census block group by encompasses the roadway decennial data. If Density block group the area of the block group. This area should exclude the census data (existin.g) large natural features and public parks. If the roadway is more than 5 segment is the boundary between two block groups, years old, the average the population density of the block groups on latest American either side of the roadway. If the roadway runs through Community Survey multiple block groups, calculate the population density data can be used. by the weighted average of roadway within each_blo,ck group. Projected popul;:~tion Divide the population of the TAZ by the area of the TAZ(s) that encompasses Regional travel Population per acre based on the TAZ. If the roadway segment is the boundary petween the roadway. If TAZ · demand model from Density' regional travel demand _ two TAZs, average the population density of the TAZS population density is not MPO, BEBR (future) model traffic analysis on either side of the roadway. lfthe roadway runs available, use smallest zone (TAZ) through multiple TAZs, calculate the 'pupuiation density geographic area available by the weighted average of roadway within each TAZ. from BEBR projections. Use 20-year forecl)st number from the regional travel demand model. If a regional travel demand model is not available, use University of Florida Bureau of Economic ----~------R~ea rch (BEBR) popy l ayo n proj~ctions .. _ E~,nployrrient Total number of jobs Use GIS to map the number ofjobswi"thfn the blocks One block an~a adjacent to · U.S. Census Bureau er acre adJ'acent to the roadway utilizing the U.S. Census either side of the roadway. LEHD website Density P Bureau's Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics If the block structure is not (existing) (LEHD) website. Sum the number of jobs within the complete, the evaluation bloc~s along either side of the roadway, and divide area should eXtend 500 feet by the area of the blocks. This area should exclude . from the property line along large natural features and public parks. Blocks can be the roadway. imported as a shapefile or can be manually drawn on .....------· the census website . Employment Total number of jobs Divide the number of jobs of the TAZ by the area of TAZ(s) that encompasses Regional travel Density per acre the TAZ. If the roadway is the boundary between two the roadway. If TAZ demand model from . TAZs, average the employment density of the TAZs on employment density is·not MPO, BEBR (future) . either side of the.roadway . If the roadway runs through available, use smallest multiple TAZs, calculate the employment dei:Jsity by geographic area available th'e weighteo average of roadway _within each TAZ. froni BEBR projections, Use 20-year forecast number from the regional travel demand:model. If a fegional travel demand model )s not' -· '·-_' available, use BEBR erriploY.ment projeoti9ns. · . --,.------·------·- FOOT Context Clc:ssmcat:or. Proposed New Roadways in Planning For the C3C-Suburban Cointnereial and C3R-Suburban or ETDM Screening · . Residential Context Classifications, population and During planning and ETDM screening for new employment densities vary widely throughout the State. roadway alignments, a broad understanding of the Use the allowed residential and office/retail densities, . context classification will be used to inform the the distinguishing characteristics, and the future . pl~mning process. For example, area~wide studies land use listed in the Context Classification Mat~ix to suoh.as the Future Corridors studies would use more determine if a roadway is within the C3.C-Suburban general criteria to determine the context dassffication Commercial or CR3- Suburban Residential Context as compared to a corridor study on an existing Classification. roadway for the purposes of defining a concept to be advanced into PD&E or design. Bridges and Tunnels For new roadways in planning and ETbM screening The context classification of a bridge or tunnel should that include multiple alternative alignments, future be based on the higher context classification of the land use conditions should be used to determine· the segments on either end of the bridge or tunnel. context classification. The steps for determining the context classification for new roadways in planning or Special Districts ETDM screening InClude: Special Districts (SD) are areas that, due to their unique characteristics and function, do not adhere to standard 1. Identify Major Changes in Context measures identified in the Context Classification Utilize the distinguishing characteristics to determine· Matrix.· Examples of SDs include military bas~s, if multiple context classifications are necessary based university campuses, airports, seaports, rail yards, on the Context Classification Matrix due to significant theme parks and tourist districts, sports complexes, changes in the type or intensity of future land uses hospitals, and freight distribution centers. Due to located along the roadway. The segment lengths . their size, function, or configuration, SDs will attract a should be based on the change in land use or other unique mix of users and create unique travel patterns. distinguishing features. Segment lengths can vary and Planning ahd engineering judgment must b~ used to may be as short as two blacks or, where' there is no understand users and travel patterns and to determine defined block structure, longer than a mile. the appropriate design controls and criteria for streets serving an SD on a case-by-case basis. If an FOOT · district believes that an area does not fit within a context 2. Evaluate the Future Land Use classification and an SD designation is required, the Evaluate the land use aiong the roadway based on distiict should coordinate that with the State Complete the future land use element of the adopted local Streets Program Manager. comprehensive phim using. the land use description provided in Table 1. · · 3. Evaluate the Secondary Measures Table 3 describes the secondary measures, and the methodology and data sources associated with each measure. Future population and employment densities can be quantified based on the data in the regional travel demand modeL If no regional model is available; utilize BEBR estimates for future population and employment projections. A context classification segment only needs to meet one of the two criteria,· either population density. or employment density, to be classified within a context cla.ssification. . FDOT Context Classification RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN , desired future visions of development form by local CONTEXT CLASSIFIGATIONS AND. jurisdictions. The key implementation .tool for form based codes is a regulating plan t~at clearly identifies CNU/SMARTCODE™ TRANSECT different transect zones that would guide how future SYSTEM land use development should occur. In contrast, · The SmartCodeTM is a form-based land development · FOOT's context classifications are descriptive, rather . code.that inq)rporates Smart Growth and New · than visionary, and therefore include all land areas Urba~ist princ;;iples .. It is a u.nified devel<;>pment · · and types found within the State of Florida, with less ord.inance, addressing development at all scaies of local specificity. . design, from regional planning.to building signage. . The gene_ral relationship between the zones used by It is based on rural-tq-urban transects, n3!her th~n the transect system and FOOT's context classification separated'-use zoning. is outlined in Table 4. · FOOT's context classifications generaHy align with the Sma:rtCode™, wit!) some critical distit:~ctions . The SmartCodE.3™ was developed to describe and codify / TABLE 4 RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FOOT CONTEXT CLASSIFICATIONS AND THE SMARTCODE™ TRANSECT SYSTEM FOOT Context SmartCodem Classification Transect Zone Description of SmartCode™ Transect Zone C1.- Natural · · T1 - Natural Zone · Lands approxifl}ating wilderness conditions C2-Rural T2 - Rural Zone Sparsely settled lands if! open or cultivated states ------·------~------~---- C2T- Rural Town No corresponding transect zone; may sometimes be coded as a small T5 or T4 hamlet or village C3R- Suburban Residential .Goded as Conventional . The SmartCode m does not provide fcir this type of development pattern ·cic-=-s~burban co;~erc~l--·-suburban Pevelo~ment . . .(CSD) FO OT ContextCiasslflcatiori does not T3 - Sub-urban Zori~ Lower density, primarily single-family residential with very limited non- address this SmartCode™ Transect Zone residential uses, in a limited dispersion and directly within walking distance of · . . a higher transect. Transect Zone T3 will be considered C4~ Urban General ·----~------:------C4 - Urban General T4- General Urban l';one . Mixed use but primarily residential urban fabric in a variety of housing typ·es and densities . -cs -..., -U~b-a_n _C;~te_r______·- T5- --U-rb-an- Center ~ne · ~gh er denSitY-~ixeci use buildings that accolllmodat~-;iaif, ~ffic ~------rowhouses, and apartments ··-----=--- C6- Urban Core T6 - Uiban Core Zone Highest density and height, wi!h the greatest variety.of uses, and civic buildings of regional importance; some T6 areas may belong to FOOT C5 ·-'------b_e_ca__ us _e_of_FD~O_T..:.P.\!~Iati on re9 uirem ~~~------·--- SD-Special District Special Districts · Areas that; by their intrinsic size, function, or configuration, cannot conform to the requirements of any transecf zo~~om~in ~~f zon~s · ------· FOOT Context Classification TRANSPORTATION the efficiency of providing higher levels of transit service along these roadways. At the same time, .. .CHARACTERISTICS . T any state roadways travel through large and small (oftBn historic) town centers that require multimodal . The transportation characteristics define the role ~ b ili ty and' access in order to thrive . . 1herefore, the of a particular non-limited-access roadway in the context class1f1cabon provides an important layer of transportation system, including the type of access information that complements functional classification the roadway provides, the types of trips served, and in determining the transportation demand the users served. The transportation characteristics characteristics along a roadway, including typfcal ·take into consideration regional travel patterns, fr~ight · users, trip length, and vehicular travel speeds. movement, and SIS designation. Togetherwith context Classification, they can provide information about who the users are along_ the roadway, the. regional and local travel demand of the roadway, and the challenges and TABLE 5 ROADWAY FUNCTIONAL opportunities of each roadway user. . · . . CLASSIFICATION AND ROLE IN THE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM Roadway Role in the Transportation FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION Classification System Functional classification defines the role that a Serves a large percentage of travel between particular roadway plays in serving the flow of Principal Arterial cities and other activity centers, especially vehicular traffic through the network. Roadways when minimizing travel time and distance is are assigned to one of several possibLE;) functional important. classifications within a hierarchy, according to the character of travel service each roadway provides (see ;;~~; -~~-;~-;;~;- -·-· -r~6vict~~--~~~i-~~f~~-i~i·p;~f~~d;~~!;------1 Table 5). 'ength, serves geographic areas that are smaller than their higher arterial ·The AASHTO A Policy on Geometric Design of · counterparts, and offers connectivity to the Highways and Streets, 5th Edition (2011) presents higher arterial system. a discussion of highway functional classifications. Florida Statutes~. Title XXVI, Chapters 334, ~~;;~~;~~------·-----·--·-ct;i,;~i~.t~-~tti ~t~;;-i~;-~l~tr~~t~-~~-d------· ----· 335, and 336, give similar definitions and estabiish connects them with arterials; more access Classifications for roadway design in Florida. to adjacentproperties compared to arterials. Complete Streets continue to recognize functional ·------Local Any road not defined as an a~t~~i~-~- ~~- ~-- --- ·- -- - classification but also consider the context classification of the street as part of the total. collector; primarily provides access to land with little or no through movement. £]cture. ,For example, the· relationship between functional classification and access needs may be ·------* Context Classification i~- ~;(;[>:pjj;;j(~-jj~it~d:~~-~;;~- (;~ifjjj~~:- - - - less consistent in more urban context classifications · where roadways serve a wider variety of purposes beyond moving motor vehicle traffic. In evolving For non-limited-access roadways, the FDM provides suburbE,tn areas, retail and commercial business tend design criteria and standards based on both context to locate along arterial roadways, requiring access classification and functional .classification. and creating demands for short-distance and local trips that include vehicular trips as well as walking and bicycling trips. Transit service is also often located along arterial rQadways, due to retail and commercial uses generating high del}lands for transit trip$ and 1 Federal Highway Administration, "Highway Functional Classification Cpncepts, Crneria and Procedur!"s." FOOT Context Classification Depending on the scale, purpose, and needs of the CON- TEXT. --CLASS-· IFICATIO--·· N. AND STREET USERS project, the following are some examples of questions . : . . that could augment the analysis to better understand The context classification informs planners and transportation travel demand and needs for all users: engineers of the types of users and the intensity of use expected along the roadway. For example, in Land uses: What pedestrian, bicycle, or transit the C6-Urban Core Context Classification, there will generators are located along the roadway? . be a higher number of pedestrians, bicyclists, and Are there large shopping destinations? Large transit users than in a C2-Rural Context Classification. employers? Public facilities? Are there visitor Therefore, reduced speeds, signal spacing, crossing destinations? .How might existing land use distances, lane widths, and other design elements patterns change based on approved or planned such as bicycle facilities, on-street parking, and wide development? Is there a redevelopment plan for the area? What land use changes are planned or sidewalks s)lould be provided to increase the safety . anticipated to occur? · and comfort of bicyclists, pedestrians, and transit users. For the .C2-Rural Context Classification, Vehicular trip types: What percentage of the vehicles and freight are primary users; however, vehicular trips are local? What is the average trip bicyclists and pedestrians are accommodated length? Is the roadway part of the SIS? with bike lanes, paved shoulders, or sidepaths. A Travel patterns: Are there unique travel state roadway in C2-Rural Context Classification is patterns or modes served by the corridor? Will expected to have higher speeds, wider lanes, and new or emerging transportation services or lower levels of traffic delay. technologies influence trip-making characteristics (e.g., rideshares, scooters, interregional bus When determining the roadway typical section to be service,. bikeshare)? used, give appropriate consideration for all users of the roadway. Include required elements associated Safety data: How many and what. types of with the context classification of the roadway. The crashes are occurring along the roadway? FDM contains criteria to be used for each context Types of pedestrians: Are there generators or classification. attractors that would suggest that younger or older pedestrians, or other special user groups, will be HOW TO IDENTIFY ROADWAY using the roadway (e.g., schools, parks, elderly SPECIFIC TRANSPORTATION care facilities; assisted living centers)? TRAVEL DEMANDS Types of bicyclists: Is the roadway a critical link for the local or regional bicycle network? While context classification and functional classification Does the rpadway connect to or crqss trails or can provide general guidelines for the type and activity bicycle facilities? Are bicyclists using the roadway level of different users,.additional information can assist to access shopping, employmen( or recreational in obtaining a more thorough understanding of the destinations? needs of all the intended users. The anticipated users of a roadway and the travel patterns of those users Transit: What type of transit service exists or is planned for the area? Where are transit stops should be determined well before the design phase of a located? Can pedestrians reach these stops project, and are best explored during the planning and from either side of the street without significant design scoping phase. diversion of their trip? Are transit stops accessible using the network of existing bicycle and · The Traffic Forecasting Handbook documents pedestrian facilities? data collection efforts to understand vehicular travel patterns. Table 6 provides a menu of data sources Freight: What is the percentage and volume that could be useful in identifying different needs for of heavy trucks using the roadway? Are there different users. Not all of the data presented in Table destinations that require regular access by heavy 6 will be required for all projects. The data collected trucks or other large vehicles? Is the roadway for a project should be tailored to the scale, purp·ose, part of a designated freight corridor? Where does and needs of a project. . loading and unloading ·occur along the roadway? · FOOT Context Classificatio.n Demog~aphics: Based on ce~~u~ data, are there areas of high transit, pedestrian, or bicyclist . dem~nd? These inclu'de areas overrepresented, when compared to the general population, by elderly or low-income residents, .or·households without access to automobiles. The anticipated u.sers of aroadway and the travel patterns of ·those users shopld inform the purpose and needs of a project. Location; Fletcher Avenue, Tampa, FL · · · ' · · Source: FOOT · TABLE 6 EXAMPLES OF POTENTIAL DATA TO DETERMINE USER NEEDS BY MODE Mode Data • Location ·of. signalized pedestrian crossings Existing IEmdscape buffer and shade trees •. Location of marked or signed pedestrian crossings • Pedestrian counts • Posted and operating speeds • Crqsh data • Vehicular traffic volumes · • Lighting levels Existing sidewalk characteristics (location, width, • Existing and future land use, building form and site . pavement condition, obstacles or pinch points) layout, development scale and pattern · • l~tersection ramps and alignmenUAmericans with • Existing and future pedestrian generator$ (e.g. · Disabinties Act (ADA) compliance . · · ·schools~ parks) Pedestrian • Utilities location . ------;-Loeal and ·;g~nal bicyCle ;~ark ------.•- cr;sh dat~--- • Posted and operating speeds • Location of destlnations • Vehicular traffic volumes • Lightihg levels . Number of vehicular travel lanes Pavement condition • Location of bicycle parking • Exis!ing and future land use, building .form and site • Bicycle user type . layout., development scale and pattern Bicycrrst Bicycllst counts . . -----D~gn Traffic [exisfui"g~~d -project~d-A;era;.-.-----Locati ;-~fp~tklng----·-. Annual Daily Traffic (AADT), K-factor (K), directional • Crash data distribution (D), and traffic growth projections] Lighfing levels . • Trip lengths; origin/destinat[on patterns Pavement condition . • Turning movement counts • Existing and_ future land use, building form and site ·fjl· . . • Posted and operatin.g speeds · · . layout, development ~cale and pattern . · · Automobile •. Stgnaf ~ming . . . · . . · · · · . . . .------.·-. ----.-· · ------:----··------~--.. -. ------"---:'---· ----- · · • EXisting: arid future transit routes and stops .• Existing and future transit generators al}d attractors . •. Transifservice:headways · Type of transit technology . ·~ Location and infrastructure·at transit stops Trip lengths, origin/destination patterns • Sidewaik connection .to transit stops · •: ADA compliant transrt stops · : · Transit . anti ridersb Designated truck routes · · • Existing ana futUre location of industrial land uses or . . .·. •• Truck voiumes · other generators of freight trips ·. · · . . · . . . . Freight . • Vehic!e classification counts · ·· • Freight loading .areas/true!< parking . ·· e. ~------.. ·------·------~------FOOT Context Classification STRATEGIC INTERMODAL SYSTEM Balancing the need for efficient and reliable AND CONTEXT CLASSIFICATION ·interregio'nal travel with support for regional and community visions; · The SIS was established in 2003 to enhance Florida's economic competitiveness by focusing state Developing multimodal corridor plans that resources on the transportation facilities most critical coordinate SIS investments with regional and local for statewide and interregional travel. The thr~e SIS investments; and · objectives identified in the SIS Policy Plan are: · • Leveraging and strengthening funding prqgrams ln~erregional connectivity: EJ}sure for regional and local mobility needs such as the the efficiency and reliability of multimodal Transportation Region.allncentive Program, Small · transportation connectivity between Florida's County OL!treach Program, and Small County economic regfons and between Florida and other Road Assistance Program. states and nations. This balance could mean that other throughput lntermodal connectivity: Expand options to the SIS facility (e.g., a bypass or express transportation choices and integrate modes for lanes) are studied af)d considered if redesigning the interregional trips. currently designated roadway is needed to conform to the context classification. Th~ SIS Policy Plan . Economic development: Prqvide outlines that SIS improvements should consider . transportation systems to support Florida as a the context, needs, and values of the communities global hub for trade, tourism, talent, innovation, serviced by the SIS, Which may include flexibility in business, and investment. design and operational standards. Most importantly, The SIS includes the ~tate's largest and most communication with all parties involved is key to significant commercial service and ·general aviation determining the best _solution ·to realize the intent of airports, spaceports, public seaports, intermodal both the SIS and a Complete Streets approach within freight terminals including intermodallogistics centers, a community. · interregional passenger terminals, urban fixed The FDM provides dE?sign standards for facilities guideway transit corridors, rail corridors, _waterways, on the SIS. Roadways located on the SIS require military access .facilities, and highways. The SIS coordination with the District SIS Coordinator during includ~!? three type~ of facilities: hubs, corridors, and the determination,_update , or confirmation ~f the connectors. facility's context classification. SIS Highway corridors and connectors traverse ' varying context classifications. Given the purpose . ·and intent of the SIS, _the requirements of a ·particular context classification may not always align with the function of the SIS hi!;Jhway._ln the case of interstates and llmited-ac~ess facilities, the function of the roadway is considered complete. For all others, there is a ne~d to balance the safety and comfort of users who live and work along the SIS facility with interregional and interstate freight 'and people trips through the area. This is consistent with the intent of the SIS Policy Plan, which specifically calls for the need to improve coordination with regional and local transportation and land use decisi.o'ns. by: . . . Better reflecting tlie cont~xt of the human and Accommodation of freight vehicles is an important part of . natural environment; . - (Jornpfete Streets . Location: Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, FL Source: Rick Hall · . FOOT Context Classification ENVIRONMENTAL . CONTEXT CLASSIFICATION .CHARACTERISTICS RELATIONSHIP WITH Environmental characteristics, including the social, EXISTING HANDBOOKS .. cultural, natural, and p hysici:ll aspects of an area, • AN·o· PROCESSES · . play a role in the planning, design, and maintenance ·of transportation projects.· FOOT is focused on The FOOT Complete Streets context~based design responsible stewardship of Florida's environmental approach is compatible with and supported by national resowces. The FOOT Mission states that FOOT will guidance documents. The following section describes provide a safe transportation system that "enhances the relationship between FOOT context cl<3ssification .economic prosperity and preserves the quality of our and contexts defined in existing FOOT and national environment and communities." Aligning with this manuals and handbooks. mission, FOOT considers the social, cultural, natural, and physical impacts of its investments throughout the planning and design process. AASHTO A POLI CY ON GEOMETRIC Transportation projeCts that utilize federal DESIGN OF HIGHWAYS AND transportation dollars (or that require a federal STREETS environmental permit such as wetlands or water AASHTO recognizes that different places have quality) are. subject to review under the National different characteristics with regard to density and Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPAl FOOT type of land use, density of street and highway developed the PD&E process to address how NEPA is networks, nature of travel patterns, and the ways in evaluated for federally funded transportation projects which these elements are related. AASHTO A Policy · in Florida, including the identification and assessment on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets of environmental characteristics for all projects. provides design standards based on urban and rural Public involvement and agency coordination is· part areas, as defined by the FHWA. FHWA identifies of the PD&E process. Detailed information on FOOT urban areas as those places, within boundaries set procedures for environmental review can be found in by the responsible state and local officials, having the following documents: · a population of 5,000 or more. Urban areas are comprised of: · PD&E Manual Urbanized Areas - designated as population .ETDM Manual ·. of 50,000 or more by the U.S. Census Bureau. Public Involvement Handbook .Small Urban Areas __: designated as population between 5,000 and 49,999, and not Socioculturai.Effects Evaluation Process within any urbanized area. Cultural Resource Management Handbook Rural encompasses all population, housing, and territory not included within an urban area. FOOT Context Classification For the purpose of funding considerations and other Metropolitan Planning Area, but not within an processes and procedures, FOOT will continue to urbanized area. These areas are anticipated to define urban and rural areas following the FHWA reach urban densities in a 20-year horizon. criteria. For design criteria and standards for non limited-access roadways, FOOT utilizes context Rural Areas- Areas that are not urbanized, classification in the FDM. There is no direct urban, or transitioning . . Rural areas are further relationship between context classification and classified as rural developed areas and cities or FHWA's 9efinition of urban and rural. In general, developed areas with les!' than 5,000 population; C4-Urban GenerCII, C5-Urban Center, and C6-Urban and rural undeveloped areas in which there is no Core will be located in the FHWA wrban areas. C1- or minimal population or development. Natural and C2-Rural will be primarily located in the A direct, one-to-one relationship does not exist FHWA rural areas. · Town, C3C-Suburban C2T~Rural between the classification system used in the Commercial, and C3R~Suburban Residential may be Q!LOS Handbook a·nd the context classifications, but found in FHWA-urban or rural areas. generally C1-Natural, C2-Rural, and C2T-Rural Town areas will be identified as rural areas or transitioning areas, while C4-Urban General, C5-Urban Center, QUALITY/LEVEL OF SERVICE and C6-Urban Core will be identified as urban. C3C HANDBOOK Suburban Commercial.and C3R-Suburban Residential The FDOT Quality/Level of Service Handbook (Q! can fall into any of the Q/LOS categories. LOS) and its accompanying software are intended to Future editions of the Q/LOS Handbook will be be used by engineers, planners, and decision makers revised to be consistent with the FOOT context in the development and review of street users' quality/ classification. level of service and capacity at generalized and conceptual planning levels. The Q!LOS Handbook recognizes that motorists have different thresholds for acceptable delay in rural versus urban areas. · ROADWAY CHARACTERISTICS Four broad area-type groupings are used in Q/LOS INVENTORY Handbook and accompanying software: .The RCI is a database of information related to ~he roadway environment maintained by FOOT. The Urbanized Areas- Areas that meet FHWA's database includes information on a roadway's features definition of Urbanized Areas. These consist and characteristics. Feature 124-Urban Classification, of a densely settled core of census tracts and Feature 125-Adjacent Land Classification, Feature census blocks that meef minimum population 145-LOS Input Data, and Feature 481-Highway density requirements, along with adjacent densely Maintenance Classification describe land use contexts .settled surrounding census blocks that together in different ways. encompass a population of at least 50,000 . people. The Q/LOS Handbook further identifies These categories are not related to the context areas with population over 1,000,000 as Large . classification system detailed in this document. . Urbanized Areas. FOOT is considering recording context classification information in RCI at the time when state roadways Urban Areas- Areas with a population are evaluated through FOOT projects. If this .· . between 5,000 and 49,999 (mostly used occurs, RCI information may be a starting point for to distinguish developed areas that are not future projects in evaluating a roadway's context urbanized). classification. Transitioning Areas- Areas generally . For more information on the RCI, refer to the RCI considered as transitioning into urbanized/urban Features and Characteristics Handbook. areas or areas over 5,000 population and not · currently in urbanized areas~ These areas can · also at times be determined as areas within a FOOT Context Classification ACCESS MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATION Access rnanagement dassification reflects the desired access management standards to be followed for each state roadway. These are standards for restrictive medians, median opening separation, and driveway separation. The ranges are from oo-·o? · and 99. Class 01 r(3flects the highest amount of . access management control (freeways), and.Ciass 07 the lowest. Class 07 is usually found on suburban built-out roadways. ·Class 99 refers to a special corfidor access management plan. Refer to Florida Administrative Code (FAC}, Rule Chapter ·14- 97.003, Access Management Classification System and Standards for more information on acce~s management classification. No direct correlation can be made between access management classification and context classification. It can be generally stated that higher intensities of use, including C2T-Rural Town, C4-Urban General, C5-Urban Center, and C6-Urban Core, as well as roadways with established land use patterns, may require less restrictive access manager:nent. In these context classifications, frequent intersections, smaller blocks, and a higher degree of connectivity and access support the multimodal heeds of the area. Beyond the context classification, the role of the roadway in the transportation system and safety" considerations must also be taken into account to determine access management needs. The Systems Planning Office is currently studying the relationship between existing access management practices and the implementation of Complete Streets. The Systems Planning O'ttice is reviewing general recommendations to bring the access management classifications documented tn Administrative Rule 14-97 into a closer relationship with the FOOT context classifications. This process win take some time, as it will require an administrative rule change and review of multiple sections by FOOT, the public, and other stakeholders (such as the roadside development industry) before it can be finalized. + . .. . . ...... . . . . ' . . . . Appendix A - .. .~ - .. . . CONTEXT· CLASSIFICAT-IO-NS CASE STUDIES ..... - ~""'·~ ::-~ ..,.-.;..;.....~-.· .c,t,-:- :o.,.."!::>.r:-='- ":-"';o:-....., ,.,..,,,.,., ..,., ---~------;...._;'--~ Context Classification System: Com-prised of eight context clas-sifications, it broadly identifies the various 'built environments in Florida, hased on existing or. future land use characteristics, development patterns, and roadway .connectivity of an area. In FOOT -proj~cts, the roadway will be assigned a context classiflcation(s). The context classification system is used to determine criteria in the . EDM. · ...... · The eight context classifications and their geryeral de.scriptions are: C1-Natural Lands preserved in a natural or wilderness condition, including lands unsuitable for settlement due to natu.ral .conditions. . · ....._.. .· · C2-Rural Sparsely settled lands; may include agn'culturalland, grassland, woodland, and wetlands. . . ----·--"c--. ------~----· --. ------C2T-Rurai.Town ·: Small concentrations of developed areas immediately surrounded by rural and natural areas; includes many histotic towns-. C3R-Suburbari Residential Mqstlxresidential uses within large blocks and adisconnected/ sparse roadway networ-k. ~------~----~ C3C-Suburl:!an Commercial Mostly lion-residential uses with large building footprints and large parking lols. Buildings are within ' . large blOcks and a disconnected/ sparse roadway network. ·----..,.------C4-Urba·n General · Mix ofuses set within-smaU blocks wifh a ·well-connected roadw.ay network. May extend long distances . . The roadway 1;1etwork usually connects to residential neighborhoods immediately along the corridor and/or b.ehind the uses_fronting the roadway. CS-Urban.Center Mix.of Ui)es set within small blocks with a well-connected roadway networ~. Typically concentrat~d around a few blocks and identified as part of the civic or economic center of a community,· town, or city. --~~~~--~~~--~~ --· ~- . . C6-Urban Core Areas with the highest densities and building heights and within FOOT classified Large-Ur:banized Areas . (population> 1,OOO,ODO). Many are regional centers 'and destinations. Buildings have mixed uses, are built up to·the roadways, i:md _~re wi!Jlin a weli·con~~cted roadway ne~brk. . : ...... ~----,...---· · -:-.;...... ,._...... ... )' ' . '. -!. I C1-Natural C2-Rural . C2T-Rural C3R-Suburban . C3C-Suburban C4-UrQ!ln CS-Urban C6-Urban · Town Residential Commercial General Center Core .· ' . ~ Appendix . C1-NATURAL: FL 24, CEDAR KEY SCRUB STATE RESERVE, LEVY COUNTY - Primary Measures Location of ___Roa_dway___;..;.. ·C_on_n_ectiYity_.:...... __ Building . Building Fronting Land Use He_Jght Placement Uses Off-street- Intersection Block Block Parking Den~Hy Perimeter Length Floor ' inlersectionsl Desc;riptlon Levels Description Yes I No Description . . Sq Mile ' Feel Feet ------·---- _ . Ope!] space 1----'------,.---- Not developed -----'------1 ____ ....;... ---·---~------~------~~------ Secondary _Measures Allowed Residential Allowed.Office/Retail Population DensHy Employment Density Density Density - DU/Acre Floor-Area Ratio (FAR) Persons/A!;re Jobs/Acre Development not Development not 0 0 allowed allowed Streets and Blocks Network Street View Open Space - Bird's Eye View A Existing Land Use _ 0 0.5 N ·Appendix C2-RURAL: SR 52, WEST OF.DADE CITY, -PASCO COUNTY .. --- · · Primary ME!asur~ · · . RoadWaY Connectivity Building Building . Fronlmg location of _ ___...:.._ __....;...... :...__ ·. · Heigh~ Placem~t . Use5 Off-$lreet Intersection Block Block . · Padllng Density • Perimeter Length · Floor •. D_escn" plion • " I N D • ti Intersections/ . Levels ,es o . . escnp on Sq MIIe -- ·-:.:...... _____ ;.. _____: ~____:_,_. _,_.,.-~----'------,-....--'------D~taGhed . b4ildings . No .- with no · defined bloGk AgriGultural No consistent <1 No onslsleht pattern · c . · . pattern . ... . pa!terri of ·setbaGks Aerial Satellite 'Image Secondary Measures Allowed Residential All oiled OfliceJRetail · Density ·Density Population Density Employment Density . DU/Acre Roor-Area Ratio, (FAR) · Persons/Acre Jobs/Acre Office and retail uses ~-1 (1 per 10 Acres) 0.08 0 are not allowed Streets 9n_d Blacks NetWOrk Street View Agriculture c::J · I J I Bird's Eye View Existing Lan_d Use ·II ····••••c:. . n~ ======:=JMifes_1 .Appendix C2T-RURAL TOWN: MAIN ST, HAVANA, GADSDEN COUNTY Primary Measu~ Location of Roadway Connectivity Building Building Fronting · Land Use Off-street Height Placement Uses Intersection Block Block Parking Density Perimeter Lengti:J Aoor Intersections/ DescripUon Levels Desaiption Yes/No DescripUon SqMlle Feet Feel --~~--~----~--~----· . Mostly Mostly attached Retail and in rear, 1-2 buildings Yes 325 . 1,520 330 commercial occasionally with no on side setbacks ------~----· --- -· ---~------.-----...------~ Aerial Satellite Image Secondary Measures . · Allowed Residential Allowed Office/Retail Density Density Population Density Employment Dk sity DU/Acre Aoor-Area Ratio (FAR) Persons/Acre Jobs/Acre 27 1.2 0.3 4 --~------·---- Streets and Blocks Network Single-Family Residentiali=:=J ·Multi-Family Residential . . 'commerclai - Retail Agricultu re c=J. lnsfitutionai/Government Industrial Open Space c::::=:l Bird's Eye View Vacantc.=J ...... Future Land Use !ii•I!II•••••II!~0 . 0.5 ======'1]Mile s N Appendix C3R-Sl)BURBAN RESIDENTIAL: SR 70, LAKEWOOD RANCH,:MANA TEE COUNTY . .. .·- . . . · Prlinary Measu~s Locatfonof _ _ _RDailwa,_ ....;_...... ,... c'onnectMty_...... ;_ __ · Building · ·Bu iiding Fronti(lg . Land Use · Height . Placement Uses Off-streat · Intersection Block Block Parking DEinsity Perimeter Length lnlersectionsl . Sq Mile Feel Feel 40 6,040 1,140 Aerial Satellite Image Secondary Meas,ures Allowed ·Residential Allowed-Office/Retail Population Density Employment Density Density · DensitY. · !:JUIAcre . :Aoor-Area Ratio (F:AR) Persons/Acre Jobs/Acre ..:..-· -· ---. - ....,.....--·______;______ 0.23 d Street~ and Block,s Network Street View '"07 Single-Family Residential c::::::=:J Multl-Family Residential c::::::=:J · Corrimerclai .Retail lristitutiooaJ/Governmenl .open Space Vacantc::::::::::J Bird's Eye View ~··••••••c:::======:JMiies ·Existin_g Land Use .Appendix C3C-SUBURBAN COMMERCIAL: US 441, BROWARD COUNTY Primary Measures Roadway Connectivity Location of Building Building Fronting Land Use Off-street Height Placement Uses Intersection Block Block Parking Density Perimeter Length Descripllon Aoor Description Yes/No Description lnferseclloils/ Feet Feet Levels . SqMIIe . ------· Detached Retail, buildings Surrounded commercial, with large 1-2 No by parking 94 3,320 680 and light (>75') on all sides industrial setbacks on all sides Aerial Satellite Image Secondary Measures Allowed Residential Allowed Office/Retail Population Density Employment Density Density Density DU/Acre Floor-Area Ratio (FAR) Persons/Acre Jobs/Acre Not Applicable 0.7 8.5 7 Streets and Blocks Network Street View Slngle-Fall)lly Residential c:::J Multi-Family Residential c::::=J Commercial .: Retail [=::J Institutional/Government - · Industrial - . Open Space . Vacant c:::J Bird's Eye V?ew ...... ····~~-·III!I::======~Mil es Existing Land Use ~ M 1 N Appendix ·C4-GENERAL URBAN: DR. MLK JR. BLVD, EAST .tAMPA, TAMPA, HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY . . ~tlrnar_y Measures F . tin · Location of _ __Ro . . . Des· crl: P.tlon . .. LFelvoeorl·s. Intersections/ Description Yes I No DescriP.tion Sq.Mile · ·Feet · Feet .----. --· --:---'-'--~ Detached . : · Single- buildings . family and Mostly with . multi~faJiliiY. inside, residential, . 1-2 minimal to . Yes · · pccasionally 230 1,760 490 shalfow.{1 S~ondary Measures . ·-·--~·~~•. I Allowed Reslilentlal · Allowed Office/Retail ·----~ ·= Employment Density Density. · Density · · Population Density ·------·--lllt·····l-- . · DU/Acre Aoor·Area Ralio (FAR) Persons/Acre Jobs/Acre ·-- ..••.••. ·------.---L------· ----- .•. '---·····I 12 1.5 6.5 3 ------. . Street View Single-Family Residential C=:J Multl-Family Residential 0 Commercial Retail ·lnstituUonai/Government llllilll Open Space Vacant c::::;J . · Bird'S Eye View ...... Existing Land Lise ··-----IIIIJ==.. ~. ====~:=JMiles Appendix_ CS-URBAN CENTER: MONROE ST, DOWNTOWN· TALLAHASSEE, LEON COUNTY Primary Measures Location of Roadway Connectivity Building Building Fronting Land Use Off-street Height Placement · Uses Intersection Blot;k Block Parking Density Perimeter Length Description Roor Description :Yes/No DescrlpUon IntersectionS/ Feet Feet Levels . _____Sq .. MDe ---- ______. Mostly attached buildings 1-5 with with no .Retail, office, some setbacks Rear and Yes 180 1,770 380 in.stitutional, taller and a few garage commercial buildings buildings with minimal (<10') setbacks Aerial Satellite Image Secondary M~asures Allowed Residential Allowed Office/Retail Population Density Employment Density Density Density OU/Acre Roor-Area Ratio (FAR) Persons/Acre Jobs/Acre 150 B 2.4" . 90 Street-=----- View Slngh~ - Family Residentlal c::=J· . Multi-Family Residential ~ . Commercial - . Relai!c=J · Institutional/Government - . lndustrlai - OpenSpace Vacant c:=J· Bird's Eye View ...... ·------~====0 QS ==~1 Miies ·N Appendix C6.-URBAN CORE: ORANGE AVE, DOWNTOWN ORLANDO, ORANGE .COUNTY Primary Measures Location of ___R_ oa_dway.....:.,.C_o_nn_ectivlty...... ·--=-- - Building Building Fronting ·· LandUse · Height · __Placeme nt Uses Off-street Intersection Block Bloc.k Parking.· Density Perimelel Le~ gth Floor lnlerseclfons/ D ~crlption . ~evels . Description Yes I No Description Sq MUe Feet Feet . . "Retail, office, Mostly >4with institutional, attached some Rear and .and rnulti- buildings Yes . 220 1,910 450 shorter garage . family . b 'Jd' with no reslctentlal . Ul mgs setbacks ·-----.,.--'-·------"------· r . Aerial Satellite Image Secolid~ry Measures • Allowed Resldtm!ial Allowed Office/Retail • Population Density EmplOyment Density Density Density :II DU/Acre Aoor-Area Ratio (FAR) . Persons/Acre Jobs/Acre • 200 . 3 8.5 170 ------ Street View ' · . Single-Family Residential c:J Multi-Family Residential c=J Commercial Retail Institutional/Government lndustriai OpenSpace Vacanfc:J . Bird's Eye View .•. ----======:=] Miles .A. Existing Land Use Appendix 8 UNDEFINED THRESHOLDS IN CONTEXT CLASSIFICATION MATRIX Building Height, Roadway Conne~· Building Location ------Allowed Placement, of Off. Allowed Office/ C;a~::::ion Fronting street Intersection Block Block Residential Retail Population Employment ------~-ses___ Pa_ rki_.-'ng;:.__D_ensify _Perimeters . _':-_!~_!!_ _ _!l_!~~~ ----~en~!~--~sity __Den~ i ty __ _ No development along Sparse roadway network . C1-Natural . No development along. roadway roadway . . . -·---~------·------·--· ... · ------·"'·------~------·-... ------·-·------C2-Rural · No Sp~rse roadway network No consistent Some offit;:e/ consistent pattern of retail m~y be pattern of allowed office/ present along parking retail density ------the roadway Population will C 2T-~ural vary b~sed Town on mlxof single- and multi-family residential No consistent block No consistent · C3R Population will Some office/ pattern pattern of vary based retail may be Suburban allowed office/ on mix of present along Residential retail density single- and the roadway multi-family residential No consistent Population will Varies based ere pattern· of vary based on intensity of suburban allowed on presence commercial Commercial residential of multi-family development density residential along the wagw~- ~~ N"o consistent C4;Urban pattern of General allowed office/ retflil .~ ·------. . ·...... - ··~····. . . . ' . . . . . ·. .• FDO:ffi FLORIDA'S ~ - ... STREETS CITY OF ST. AUGUSTINE MEMORANDUM TO: Planning and Zoning Board DATE: June 26, 2018 RE: 3(a) Workshop Introduction and Discussion related to the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) for the Infrastructure Element of the Comprehensive Plan The second group from the Comprehensive Plan to discuss includes the Transportation Element, and the Infrastructure Element. These elements start to address specific topics that include data, and evaluations of current capacity, as well as, projections of capacity into the future. The Comprehensive Plan is requited to have two (2) planning timeframes, short and long term. This update will include a five (5) year (2025), and a 20 year (2040) timeframe. The Infrastructure Element was not really discussed at the May PZB meeting. We are working with the Public Works Department to gather updated data related to the Infrastructure Element; however, there may be broad local issues related to Potable Water, Sanitary Sewer, Stormwater Management, Solid Waste, Aquifer recharge, and Water Supply planning that the PZB can identify now to move forward with the evaluation report. These issues may include water supply planning, which includes water conservation efforts, and other potential water sources, and resiliency issues including armoring and protecting infrastructure investments. Attached, please find a current description of stormwater planning. Again, this process is a two (2) year process. Each meeting will include discussion of each topic with additional information provided to recommend related Local Issues. At this point the PZB is focused on identifying broad issues that should be addressed in the Comprehensive Plan update. If you have any questions or require additional information please contact myself or David Birchim at our office by calling (904) 825-1065 or by email at either [email protected] or [email protected]. Amy McClure Skinner Deputy Director Infrastructure Element Introduction Purpose Analysis of Existing Conditions ·Current Level of Service Description of Changes since the Previous Plan Population Tourism Surrounding Areas Analysis of Projections Identify demand Level of Service demand/deficiencies Capital improvements programming Relationship to Land Use Plan Conclusion Each subject area must be addressed: Potable Water, Sanitary Sewer, Stormwater Management, Solid Waste, Aquifer recharge, and Water Supply planning Identified Local Infrastructure Issues • Water Supply Planning • Resiliency issues - armoring/protecting infrastructure investment • Levels of Service - impacts of volume Camp Plan Update -Infrastructure Element- General description of our stormwater plan The City of St. Augustine is taking considerable steps to improve the quality of our surface waters by reducing the amount of pollution carried to our rivers due to stormWater runoff. Stormwater is water that originates from rain and enters the City's stormwater system. Precipitation which is not absorbed into the ground due to an impervious surface, like concrete or asphalt, is considered stormwater runoff. The City's stormwater system is designed to collect stormwater runoff in catch basins and storm drains and channel that water to our waterways using a network of underground pipes that make up our stormwater system. The City has approximately 949 stormwater inlets collecting st ormwater runoff and conveying it through 20 miles of storm sewer pipe that discharge through 103 outfalls into the receiving water body system. The City's stormwater management system is regulated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection through the National Pollutant Discharge and Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II MS4 Permit (Permit ID#FLR04E101). The City documents various activities associated with the NPDES permit which includes: 1. Public outreach and education (webpage, presentations, storm drain marker program, clean up days, radio show and other public service announcements) 2. Public participation (stormwater master plan public meetings, storm drain marker program, clean up days) 3. Stormwater infrastructure inventory mapping and assessment (all of the City's stormwater infrastructure is mapped within GIS, as part of the operation and maintenance the system is routinely inspected, and maintenance performed within 12 zones) 4. Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination Program has regulations in place that prohibit illicit discharges into any natural outlet or stormwater system within the City. 5. Stormwater Ordinances in place that regulate new construction, reconstruction and redevelopment within the City specific to stormwater management, including erosion and sediment co ntrol requirements for construction sites; waste control on construction sites; stormwater management systems and associated best management practices 6. Stormwater Infrastructure Inspection and Maintenance is performed year round, this includes street sweeping to reduce the sediment loading to the storm drain system, inspection of any City owned and/or maintained stormwater ponds, inspection of all of the stormwater infrastructure and associated maintenance. In 2013, the City adopted an updated Stormwater Master Plan (SWMPU)- Phase 1. The City contracted with COM-Smith, who developed the plan, to allow phasing for cost effective evaluations of higher priority problem areas within the City while also establishing the framework for the entire program. The objective of this study (Phase 1) was to define the stormwater level of service (LOS) for flood control, create models for the City's primary stormwater management system (PSWMS) and outfalls, identify alternative solutions and capital improvement projects and update the stormwater data management system. Since adoption ofthe SWMPU, the City has since established a tiered rate structure for stormwater utility fees, adopted Chapter 29 of the City Code of Ordinances to address Stormwater Management, and has implemented a number of capital improvement projects to address stormwater managementwithin the City. 6/1.1/2018 CityStAug 1 Tidal Flooding Mitigation Tidal Flooding Mitigation Tidal Flood Prevention Project - Davis Shores "Tideflex" valves The City of St. Augustine currently experiences "sunny day" flooding[1] within many parts of the City, including Davis Shores. According to Wikipedia, "Sunny day" flooding also known as tidal flooding or nuisance flooding,[2] is the "temporary inundation of low-lying areas, especially streets, during exceptionally high tide events, such as at full and new moons. The highest tides of the year may be known as the king tide, with the month varying by location". It is estimated that St. Augustine experiences this tidal flooding between 12-16 times per year. During these tidal flooding events, sea water enters the City's stormwater drainage system, backing up and into the streets, creatfng street.flooding with salt water. The City's stormwater drainage system, specifically for Davis Shores, has approximately 21 outfalls that collects stormwater from the streets and discharges through the existing pipe system and into either the Matanzas River or Salt Run. Therefore, this area is vulnerable to this tidal flooding due to the number of outfalls exposed to the Matanzas River or Salt Run. • Valve Installation Project Overview (October 20 17). • Davis Shores valve installation overview maR © 2016 • City of St. Augustine· 75 King St., St. Augustine, FL 32084 • PHONE: 904-825-1001 ·Driving Directions • City Directory • [email protected] NOTICE OF CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS: The City of St. Augustine has designated the City Clerk, Darlene Galambos, its Custodian of Public Records pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Anyone wishing to inspect or copy public records consistent with Florida law should contact the Custodian of Public Records at: http://www.citystaug.com/governrnent!public_works/ResiliencySustainability/TidaiFiooding.php 1/2 6/11/2018 CityStAug I Coastal Vulnerability ·Coastal Vulnerability With a majority of the city being located in a flood plain, the City of St. Augustine is proactively identifying areas of risks as it relates to the inevitable effects of sea level rise. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) Community Resiliency Initiative selected the city of St. Augustine to participate as one of three pilot communities to study the city's vulnerability to coastal flooding and to assist the city in identifying steps that can be taken to help the city adapt to those vulnerabilities. · The project began in 2016 with a series of meetings and workshops with the DEO consultant, Dewberry and resulted in two deliverables from the prject: 1) Coastal Vulnerability Assessment and, 2) the Strategic AdaP-tation Plan. What we learned There is a degree of uncertainty on the rate of sea level rise (SLR). We are certain that it is happening, but not certain of just how high and when it will occur. Some projections have it coming faster than others. Areas that are currently subjected to nuisance flooding (sunny day flooding) are expected to occur daily with high tides between the years 2040- 21 00. (This assumes 1.5 feet of sea level rise) The city's wastewater treatment plant would have increasing vulnerability if sea level were to rise between 2 and 4 ft. The uncertainties associated with sea level rise require the city to take a pragmatic approach as to how it proceeds with addressing the vulnerabilities identified in this report. http://www.citystaug.com/government/public_works/ResiliencySustainability/CoastaiVulnerability.php 1/3 6/11/2018 CityStAug 1 Coastal Vulnerability What we are doing now The Planning and Building Department is ready to incorporate the adaptation plan and evaluate adopting appropriate Goals, Objectives and Policies into the City's Comprehensive Plan through the upcoming Evaluation and Appraisal process. This process will take place over the next two (2) years .. The Public Works Department is working on several projects, such as the tide check valves, to help reduce the sunny-day "nuisance" flooding in streets. Additionally, the department will be conducting a more detailed vulnerability analysis of the wastewater treatment plant so as to develop flood-proofing and hardening against tidal surge. Additionally, the city is working on its first stormwater pump station for Lake Maria Sanchez with anticipated federal funding assistance. In the long-term, the city is looking to raise all of the sewer pump stations in order to "floodproof' those located in the flood plain. Thirteen stations were damaged in Hurricane Matthew and will all be reconstructed or rehabilitated and then raised so as to be resilient against future storm surge or tidal inundation. What we can do in the future Actions for the future include: • Educate the public and businesses and property owners about the impacts of sea level rise and educate them on policy responses to expect in the future- such as disclosures in real estate transactions, or capacity and condition of coastal armoring (seawalls) or in land use planning and development • Collect more data and establish baseline budgets to included expected future costs. Recommend cost benefit analysis on every capital project so as to protect and conserve costs. • Adopt level of service standards. Adopt policy to limit spending where retreat or redesign would be more cost-effective than reconstruction. • Make targeted upgrades to stormwater management system, in a systematic approach. Do not invest in expensive forms of improvements that will be undermined by SLR. • Clarify options for the wastewater treatment plant. • Engage the FOOT in discussions about state plahs for SLR on roads and bridges. http://www.citystaug.com/govemment/public_works/ResiliencySustainability/CoastaiVulnerability.php 2/3 6/11/2.018 CityStAug I Coastal Vulnerability • Modify the historic preservation comprehensive plan element to better allow for the decisions ahead. © 2016 o City of St. Augustine o 75 King St., St. Augustine, FL 32084 o PHONE: 904-825-1001 o Driving Directions o City Directory o [email protected] NOTICE OF CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS: The City of St. Augustine has designated the City Clerk, Darlene Galambos, its Custodian of Public Records pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Anyone wishing to inspect or copy public records consistent with Florida law should contact the Custodian of Public Records at: City of St. Augustine Custodian of Public Records Darlene Galambos, City Clerk 75 King Street PO Box 210 St. Augustine, FL 32085 Phone: (904) 825-1 007 Send Email: [email protected] Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. http://www.citystaug.com/governmentlpublic_works/ResiliencySustainability/CoastaiVulnerability.php 3/3 lt\fir- N B...... "" W+E s ST. AUGUSTINE WATER AND SEWER SERVICE AREA L..__ ~n ~·~- ~ 0[ l~ J0 ~ J: LL ~ ~ ~ "- t Q) it' ~ ;. \ ~~* ~~c- (.) > N ~ THE CITY OF ST. AUGUSTINE PREPARES 0 AND USES THIS INFORMATION FOR N " MEMORANDUM TO: Planning and Zoning Board DATE: June 26, 2018 RE: 3(b) Workshop Introduction and Discussion related to the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) for the Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan The third group from the Comprehensive Plan to discuss includes the Housing Element, and the Historic Preservation Element. These elements address specific topics that include data, and evaluations related to the provision of housing, as well as, projections of needed housing into the future, and an update related to the cunent preservation programming for the City. The Comprehensive Plan is required to have two (2) planning timeframes, short and long term. This update will include a five (5) year (2025), and a 20 year (2040) timeframe. Attached is updated data and some analysis related to the Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan. This gives the PZB an idea of the detail related to required data in the background for the elements. Additionally, it is noted in red where more detailed information and analysis will be completed. Also attached is an "Affordable Housing Needs Plan" from the Northeast Florida Regional Council that discusses housing needs across the region. It is noted that affordable housing, infill and redevelopment issues, and safeguarding the character of the existing neighborhoods should be discussed in the Housing Element and may relate to the Historic Preservation Element as well. Again, this process is a two (2) year process. Each meeting will include discussion of each topic with additional information provided to recommend related Local Issues. At this point the PZB is focused on identifying broad issues that should be addressed in the Comprehensive Plan update. If you have any questions or require additional information please contact myself or David Birchim at our office by calling (904) 825-1065 or by email at either [email protected] or [email protected]. !f]fl!t~~ Amy McClure Skinner Deputy Director Housing Element Introduction Purpose · Existing Housing Data Requirements Housing Needs Assessment Description of Changes Since the Previous Plan Population Tourism Surrounding Areas Analysis of Projections Workforce Housing- programming Affordable Housing - programming Relationship to Land Use Plan Conclusion Identified Local Housing Issues • Framework; for achieving housing needs • Affordable housing • Elimination of dilapidated and blighted homes/structures • Livability • Resiliency City of St. Augustine Draft Housing Element Data and Analysis PZB June 2018 Housing Element 163.3177(6)(0 Introduction Insert introduction discussion Purpose The purpose of this element is to identify any potential existing and projected deficits in the supply of housing for moderate income, low income, and very low income households, group homes, foster care facilities, and households with special needs, including workforce housing. This data and analysis will provide guidance to develop appropriate plans and policies to meet these needs. Chapter 163 of the Florida Statutes establishes a uniform method of data collection and preliminary analysis for the housing element. This element implements and is organized around the methodology detailed in Chapter 163. The first section of this element provides an overview of the cunent housing stock within St. Augustine. An inventory of affordable housing needs, existing sub-standard housing, renter occupied subsidized housing, group homes, mobile homes, historically significant housing, and housing construction is reviewed and presented. Next, the housing needs of the future population are explored. A study of the housing supply and demand is presented to determine · housing requirements and how they can be met. This inventory and analysis are used as the basis for the adopted goals, objectives, and policies. Visioning The City initiated a visioning process that began in 2014 where volunteers worked together to garner input, and provide feedback to develop a vision plan. The Vision 2014 & Beyond document was adopted in June 2015 including a set of governing principles that encourage a livable and vital community. Existing Housing Data Requirements The Housing Element statute requirements illustrate the need to address government activities, to provide direction, and to assist the private sector with the provision of viable housing options in a community. 1 City of St. Augustine Draft Housing Element Data and Analysis PZB June 2018 Housing Needs Assessment The Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) contracted with the Shimberg Center for Housing Studies to compile and prepare the information required by Chapter 163. Housing and Household Characteristics for the existing units within the City are summarized using the data from the 2010 Census and more recent survey data from the Shimberg Center for Housing Studies. The Affordable Housing Needs Assessment (AHNA) is organized into five (5) parts relating to the City: housing inventory, housing condition, assisted housing, population projections, and household projections. This section presents the data collected for the City of St. Augustine and · companion data for St. Johns County, as well as, a comparison of the housing needs for both jurisdictions. Additionally, the element includes an analysis related to workforce housing, extremely low income households, and corrimunity health. Existing Housing Inventory Housing Characteristics The City's housing units are occupied approximately 88% of the time throughout the year, with approximately 41% of the vacant units considered actual seasonal units. The City also has a mixture of both single-family and multi-family housing units, with about 63.2% of those units being single-family. The data is more detailed in Tables 1A, 2A, and 3A. The number of housing units within the City constitutes a small amount of housing units available within St. Johns County; St. Augustine's housing stock as of2011 was only about 7% of the County's 94,826 housing units. The County comparison data is more detailed in Tables 1B, 2B, and 3B. Approximately 60% of the County's vacant housing is considered seasonal. In both the City and the County, the majority of housing units are single family dwellings. Table 1A: City of St. Augustine, Units by Vacancy and Occupancy Status, Survey 2011- 2015 Seasonal Vacancy Vacant Percent of Occupied Vacant Total Rate Seasonal Units Vacant Units 5,477 1,191 6,668 17.9% 488 41.1% Source: Affordable Housing Needs Assessment (AHNA), prepared by the Shimberg Center for Housing Studies for the Department of Economic Opportunity. Table 1B: St. Johns County, Units by Vacancy and Occupancy Status, Survey 2011-2015 Seasonal Vacant Vacancy Percent of Occupied Vacant Total Seasonal Rate Vacant Units Units 79,242 15,584 94,826 16.4% 9,397 60.3% Source: Affordable Housing Needs Assessment (AHNA), prepared by the Shimberg Center for Housmg Studies for the Department of Economic Opportunity. · 2 / City of St. Augustine Draft Housing Element Data and Analysis PZB June 2018 T abl e 2A: C"tIYO f St. A ugus f me, Nurn b erofU ms "t bty T ype, survey 2011 -2015 Type Number Percent Single Family 4,214 63.2% Multi Family 2,361 35A Mobile Home 93 1.4 Other 0 0 Total 6,668 100.0 Source: Affordable Housmg Needs Assessment (AHNA), prepared by the Shimberg Center for Housmg Studies for the Department of Economic Opportunity. Table 2B: St. Johns County, Number of Units by Type, Survey 2011-2015 Type Number Percent Single Family 69,056 72.8% Multi Family 18,040 19.0 Mobile Home 7,707 8.2 Other 0 0 Total 94,826 100.0 Source: Affordable Housmg Needs Assessment (AHNA), prepared by the Shimberg Center for Housmg Studies for the Department of Economic Opportunity. Table 3A: City of St. Augustine, Number of Housing Units in the Structure, Survey 2011-2015 . Type Number Percent 1 unit- detached 3,763 56.4% 1 unit- attached 451 6.8 2 units 449 6.7 3 or 4 units 484 7.3 5 to 9 units 620 9.3 10 to 19 units 459 6.9 20 or more units 349 5.2 Mobile Home or Trailer 93 1.4 Other 0 0 Total 6,668 100.0 Source: Aff~rdable Housmg Needs Assessment (AHNA), prepared by the Shimberg Center for Housmg Studies for the Department of Economic Opportunity. 3 City of St. Augustine Draft Housing Element Data and Analysis PZB June 2018 T a bl e 3B : St. J0 hns C ount y, Nurn b er o fHousmg U m"t sin. th e Strue ture, s urvey 2011 -2015 Type Number Percent 1 unit - detached 63,230 66.7% 1 unit- attached · 5,826 6:1 ... 2 units 823 0.9 3 or 4 units 2,557 2.7 5 to 9 units 4,757 5.0 10 to 19 units 4,431 4.7 20 or more units 5,472 5.8 Mobile Home or Trailer 7,707 8.1 Other 0 0 Total 94,826 100.0 Source: Affordable Housmg Needs Assessment (AHNA), prepared by the Shimberg Center for Housing Studies for the Department of Economic Opportunity. The City and County housing stock, by age of structure is summarized in Tables 4A and 4B. As of the 2011-2015 Survey, the majority of structures in St. Johns County, over 80%, were built after 1980. In contrast, the majority of housing structures in St. Augustine were built before 1939 (31%). This data reveals that most of St. Augustine's total supply of housing structures is significantly older than the County. The City's housing stock built after 1939 is more evenly distributed with a higher percent built between 1950-1959 (13%) and 2000-2009 (19%). T a ble 4A : CtIYO f St. A ugus f me, y ear Strue tu re B u ilt S lirvey 2011 2015 ' - Year Number of Units Percent 2010 or After 69 1.0% 2000-2009 1,262 18.9 1990-1999 643 9.6 1980- 1989 634 9.5 1970-1979 337 5.1 1960-1969 438 6.6 1950-1959 873 13.1 1940-1949 321 4.8 1939 or Earlier 1,091 31.4 Total 6,668 100.0 Source: Affordable Housmg Needs Assessment (AHNA), prepared by the Shimberg Center for Housing Studies for the Department of Economic Opportunity. 4 City of St. Augustine Draft Housing Element Data and Analysis PZB June 2018 Table 4B: St. Johns County, Year Structure Built, Survey 2011-2015 Year Number of Units Percent 2010 or After 3,714 3.9% 2000-2009 33,051 34.9 .... 1990-1999 20,079 21.2 1980-1989 19,858 20.9 1970-1979 9,045 9.5 1960-1969 2,567 2.7 1950-1959 2,616 2.8 1940-1949 1,106 1.2 1939 or Earlier 2,709 2.9 Total 94,826 100.0 Source: Affordable Housmg Needs Assessment (AHNA), prepared by the Shimberg Center for Housmg Studies for the Department of Economic Opportunity. Household Characteristics Characteristics of housing within the City examined include tenure, type, rent, value, monthly cost and cost-to-income ratio. Each quantitative measure is compared to the County wide values. Tables 5A and 5B detail the number of owner and rental households within the City and County. The City (68.4%) and County (84%) both have a significant majority of owners compared to renters, however, the City does include a higher rate of rental properties making the households by tenure more evenly distributed. Table SA: City of Augustine, Households by Tenure, 2016 Tenure Type Number of Households Percent Owner 3,472 55.4% Renter 2,796 44.6% Total 6,268 100.0 Source: Affordable Housmg Needs Assessment (AHNA), prepared by the Shimberg Center for Housmg Studws for the Department of Economic Opportunity Table SB: St. Johns County, Households by Tenure, 2016 Tenure Type Number of Households Percent Owner 68,526 77.0% Renter 20,155 23.0% Total 88,681 100.0 Source: Affordable Housmg Needs Assessment (AHNA), prepared by the Shrmberg Center for Housmg Studies for the Department of Economic Opportunity. 5 City of St. Augustine Draft Housing Element Data and Analysis PZB June 2018 Monthly gross rent of renter-occupied housing units (based on the 2011-2015 Survey) for both St. Augustine and St. Johns County are displayed in Tables 6A and 6B. The largest group of City residents (34%) paid approximately $1,000-$1,499 per month in rent, but the majority of rent paid was between $500-$1,499 (88.9%). The County's largest group of renters (73%) paid between $750-$1,999 per month in rent. Table 6A: City of St. Augustine, Gross Rent of Renter-Occupied Housing Units, Survey 2011-2015 Rent Number of Units Percent Less than $200 0 0 $200-$299 0 0 $300-$499 67 2.9 $500-$749 531 . 22.7 $750 - $999 753 32.2 $1000- $1499 795 34.0 $1500 - $1999 123 5.4 $2000 - $2499 66 2.8 No Cash Rent 0 0 Total 2,335 100.0 . Source: Affordable Housmg Needs Assessment (AHNA), prepared by the Shimberg Center for Housmg Studies for the Department of Economic Opportunity. Table 6B: St. Johns County, Gross Rent of Renter-Occupied Housing Units, Survey 2011- 2015 Rent Number of Units Percent Less than $200 79 0.4% $200-$299 173 0.9 $300-$499 287 1.5 $500-$749 1,821 9.4 $750- $999 4,514 23.2 $1000- $1499 7,126 36.7 $1500- $1999 2,552 13.1 $2000 - $2499 813 4.2 $2500 - $2999 329 1.7 $3000 - $3499 173 0.9 $3500 or More 128 0.7 No Cash Rent 1,436 7.3 Total 19,431 100.0 Source: Affordable Housmg Needs Assessment (AHNA), prepared by the Shimberg Center for Housmg Studies for the Department of Economic Opportunity. 6 City of St. Augustine Draft Housing Element Data and Analysis PZB June 2018 Monthly owner costs of occupied units for St. Augustine and St. Johns County are presented in Tables 7A and 7B. Monthly, approximately 60% of St. Augustine residents paid between $1,000- $1,999 for housing costs with a mortgage, while 61.3% of St. Johns County residents paid between $1,000-$2,499 per month for housing costs with a mortgage. Table 7 A: City of St. Augustine, Owner Costs (with Mortgage), Survey 2011-2015 Owner Costs Number of Units Percent Less than $399 0 0% $400-$499 40 2.5 $500-$599 0 0 $600-$699 29 1.8 $700-$799 72 4.4 $800- $899 0. 0 $900-$999 103 6.4 $1000- $1249 373 23.1 $1250- $1499 213 13.1 $1500- $1999 382 23.6 $2000 - $2499 137 8.4 $2500 - $2999 74 4.6 $3000 - $3499 44 2.7 $3500 - $3999 0 0 Greater than $4000 98 6.0 Total Units 1,622 100.0 Source: Affordable Housing Needs Assessment (AHNA), prepared by the Shimberg Center for Housing Studies for the Department of Economic Opportunity. T abl e 7B . St. Jo h ns Coumy- t 0 wner COS t S (WI "thM or t gage,) survey 2011 -2015 Owner Costs Number of Units Percent Less than $399 307 0.7% $400-$499 354 0.9 $500- $599 489 1.2 $600- $699 689 1.7 $700-$799 1,517 3.7 $800-$899 1,442 3.5 $900-$999 1,894 4.6 $1000- $1249 4,264 10.4 $1250- $1499 4,340 10.6 $1500- $1999 10,032 24.4 $2000 - $2499 6,526 15.9 $2500 - $2999 3,421 8.3 $3000 - $3499 2,004 4.9 $3500 - $3999 1,346 3.3 Greater than $4000 2,418 5.9 Total Units 41,043 100.0 Source: Affordable Housrng Needs Assessment (AHNA), prepared by the Shrmberg Center for Housrng Stud1es for the Department of Economic Opportunity. 7 City of St. Augustine Draft Housing Element Data and Analysis PZB June 2018 Tables 8A and 8B list the value of specified owner-occupied housing units in the City and County. The home values available between 2011 and 2015 indicate that approximately 62% of the owner occupied units in the City were valued between $150,000-$499,999, and approximately 59% of the County owner-occupied units were valued between $200,000-$999,999. \ T abl e SA : C"tIYO f St. A ugus f me, VIa ueo fO wner-0 CCUple. d ulll • ts, s urvey 2011 -2015 Value Number of Units Percent Less than $50,000 115 3.8 $50,000 - $99,999 321 10.7 $100,000- $149,999 399 13.3 $150,000- $199,999 565 18.9 $200,000- $299,999 743 24.8 $300,000- $499,999 537 17.9 $500,000- $999,999 250 8.4 $1,000,000- $1,999,999 33 1.1 Greater than $2,000,000 31 1.1 Total 2,993 100.0 Source: Mfordable Housing Needs Assessment (AHNA), prepared by the Shimberg Center for Housrng Studies for the Department of Economic Opportunity. Table SB: St. Johns County, Value of Owner-Occupied Units, Survey 2011-2015 Value Number of Units Percent Less than $50,000 2,613 4.4 $50,000- $99,999 5,862 9.8 $100,000- $149,999 6,626 11.1 $150,000- $199,999 7,569 12.7 $200,000- $299,999 15,194 25.4 $300,000- $499,999 13,325 22.3 $500,000- $999,999 6,713 11.2 $1 ,000,000- $1 ,499,999 1,121 1.9 $1,500,000- $1,999,999 291 0.5 G1~ eater than $2,000,000 497 0.7 Total 59,811 100.0 Source: Affordable Housing Needs Assessment (AHNA), prepared by the Shimberg Center for Housrng Studies for the Department of Economic Opportunity. According to the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), it is recommended that no more than 30% of a household's monthly income should be spent on housing costs. Costs exceeding 30% are considered to be cost burdened and those exceeding 50% are considered severely cost burdened. Table 9 indicates that over 46% of households within the City are cost-burdened, compared to 37% in the County. Tables 9A and 9B indicate that lower income households are more burdened by housing expenses. Almost 94% of the households with incomes less than 30% of the area median income (AMI) pay more than 30% of their income on housing within .the City, 89% in the County. 8 City of St. Augustine Draft Housing Element Data and Analysis PZB June 2018 Table 9. Households by Cost Burden, 2016 Percent of Monthly Income St. Augustine St. Johns County 0-30% 3,345 56,771 30-50% 963 16,654 50% or More 1,940 16,256 Total 6,248 89,681 Total Cost-Burdened (30% or More) 2,903 (46.5%) 32,910 (36.7%) Source: Affordable Housmg Needs Assessment (AHNA), prepared by the Shimberg Center for Housmg Studies for the Department of Economic Opportunity. Table 9A. City of St. Augustine, Households by Income and Cost Burden, 2016 Household Income Amount of Severely Total Low Income as Percentage of Income Paid Cost- Households Area Median for Housing burdened Cost- Income Burdened (30% or More) 0-30% 30-50% 50% or More Less than 30% AMI 96 72 1,339 1,507 1,411 (93.7%) 30.01-50% AMI 230 256 303 789 559 (70.8%) 50.01-80% AMI 597 368 177 1,142 545 (47.7%) 80.01+% 2,422 287 121 2,830 408 (14.4%) Total 3,345 983 1,940 6,268 2,923 (46.6%) Source: Affordable Housing Needs Assessment (AHNA), prepared by the Shimberg Center for Housmg Studies for the Department of Economic Opportunity. Table 9B. St. Johns County, Households by Income and Cost Burden, 2016 Household Income Amount of Severely Total Low Income as Percentage of Income Paid Cost- Households Area Median for Housing burdened Cost- Income Burdened (30% or More) 0-30% 30-50% 50% or More Less than 30% AMI 874 528 6,740 8,142 7,268 (89.3%) 30.01-50% AMI 2,153 1,707 3,636 7,496 5,343 (71.3%) 50.01-80% AMI 4,861 4,651 2,905 12,417 7,556 (60.9%) 80.01+% 47,883 9,758 2,974 60,615 12,732 (61.0%) Total 55,771 16,654 16,256 88,670 32,910 (37.1 %) 9 City of St. Augustine Draft Housing Element Data and Analysis PZB June 2018 Source: Affordable Housing Needs Assessment (AHNA), prepared by the Shimberg Center for Housing Studies . for the Department of Economic Opportunity. Table lOA demonstrates that 25% of householders 65 and over are cost-burdened in the City . . Tables llA and llB show that practically 72% of renters within the City are cost-burdened, while only 51% ofrenters are cost-burdened in the County. T a bl e lOA : C"tIYO fSt . A ugus f me, Elder I y H ouse h old s b y A,~ e and C OS tBur d en, 2016 Age of Amount of Severely Total Total Cost- Householder, Income Paid Cost- Burdened 65 or More for Housing burdened (30% or More 0-30% 30-50% 50% or More City of St. 1,601 190 343 2,134 533 (25.0%) Augustine St. Johns County 16,910 4,323 4,388 25,621 8,711 (34.0%) Total within 18,511 4,513 ·4,731 27,755 9,244 County (33.3%) Source: Affordable Housmg Needs Assessment (AHNA), prepared by the Shimberg Center for Housmg Studies for the Department of Economic Opportunity. Table 11A: City of St. Augustine, Households by Homeowner/Renter Status and Cost Burden, 2016 Percent of Monthly Income Owner Renter 0-30% 2,544 801 30-50% 446 577 50% or More 482 1,458 Total 3,472 2,836 Total Cost-Burdened (30% or More) 928 (26.7%) 2,035 (71.8%) Source: Affordable Housing Needs Assessment (AHNA), prepared by the Shimberg Center for Housing Studies for the Department of Economic Opportunity. Table 11B: St. Johns County, Households by Home9wner/Renter Status and Cost Burden, 2016 Percent of Monthly Income Owner Renter 0-30% 45,961 9,790 30-50% 12,299 4,355 50% or More 10,246 6,010 Total 68,506 20,155 Total Cost-Burdened (30% or More) 22,545 (32.9%) 10,365 (51.4%) Source: Affordable Housmg Needs Assessment (AHNA), prepared by the Shimberg Center for Housmg Studies for the Department of Economic Opportunity. 10 City of St. Augustine Draft Housing Element Data and Analysis PZB June 2018 Insert Affordable Housing discussion Given the ratios of low income households struggling with a housing cost burden, it appears that there is a need for more affordable housing options. ' Affordable Housing Housing units 6,978 Owner occupied 55.9% Median value . $228,900 Median monthly costs with a mortgage $1,390 ($16,680 per year) Median Gross rent $948 ($11,376 per year in just rent) ($14, 789 with 30% housing costs added) Households 5,505 Median household income (in 2016) $45,612* 30% of income spent on housing costs $13,684 (almost $3,000 below Census calculated) based on median income Substandard Hou,sing Inventory .Basic information about the general condition of housing is compiled by the Shimberg Center for Housing Studies. This data evaluates residential units on overcrowding (more than 1 person per room), and availability of heating, kitchen facilities, and adequate plumbing. These factors are considered key indicators for the overall health and safety of a housing unit. Table 12A shows the number of substandard housing units in St. Augustine, while Table 12B shows substandard housing units in St. Johns County based on the Shimberg Center parameters. According to the AHNA prepared by the Shimberg Center a higher percentage (7%) of occupied units in the City were substandard when compared to St. Johns County (4.4%). According to the data the units in the City lacked kitchen facilities the most. . This is in.addition to the consideration of the general age of the structures within the City. Table 12A: City of St. Augustine, Housing Condition Characteristics, Survey 2011-2015 Substandard Measures Number of Units % of Occupied Units 1.01 or More Persons per Room 0 0 No House Heating Fuel 73 . 1.3 Lack of Kitchen Facilities 311 4.7 Lack of Plumbing Facilities 151 2.3 Total Substandard Housing 535 7.0 Source: Affordable Housmg Needs Assessment (AHNA), prepared by the Shimberg Center for Housmg Stud1es for the Department of Economic Opportunity. 11 City of St. Augustine Draft Housing Element Data and Analysis PZB June 2018 T abl e 12B : St. J o h ns C ount y, H ousrng C ond'f 1 Ion Charac t ens . f 1cs, survey 2011 -2015 Substandard Measures Number of Units % of Occupied Units 1.01 or More Persons per Room 751 0.9 No House Heating Fuel 544 0.7 Lack of Kitchen Facilities 1,530 1.6 Lack of Plumbing Facilities 1,100 1.2 Total Substandard Housing 3,925 4.4 Source: Affordable Housmg Needs Assessment (AHNA), prepared by the Shimberg Center for Housmg Studies for the Department of Economic Opportunity. Visual Survey St. Augustine defines substandai·d housing as any residential unit that does not provide adequate shelter; endangers the health, safety and well-being of its occupants; and has critical or multiple intermediate defects. Homes were rated on a scale of 1 to 4, 1 being the best condition, 4 considered dilapidated. These categories provide the best method to evaluate the safety and stability of a housing unit using a visual survey. A windshield survey was conducted during 2016-2018. The benefit of a windshield survey is that it is relatively cost-effective and does not intrude on the privacy of City residents. Homes were rated on a scale of 1 to 4, where 1 indicates no evidence of disrepair and 4 indicates severe disrepair or dilapidated. Table 13 shows the description of each score for the four categories. T a bl e 13 : C'tIYO f St. A ugusf me, H OUSIDf! C ond'f I lOll R amgf D escnp'f Ions Foundation, Floor, Score Roof Exterior Walls Doors and Windows and Porch 1 In good condition In good condition In good condition In good condition Some minor damage A minimal number Some minor damage Some minor damage is visible (small of tiles missing, no to siding is visible is visible (small cracks in glass), holes, cracks, or (water damage or cracks/water 2 windows and doors water damage is discoloration), overall damage), the overall still appear to be visible, overall shape structure is solid, no structure appears to sealed tightly to is still solid cracks are evident be sound structure Siding material is Several tiles Large holes are Major damage is missing in places, missing, some visible or panes of apparent including some cracks are 3 damage is visible, glass are missing, . missing wood or visible, overall shape appears to be wood appears to be blocks, stairs/entry is structure appears to · deteriorating rotting around frames deteriorating be deteriorating Large portions of One or more Significant damage ·Large, noticeable siding material are windows/doors are is apparent, portions holes/cracks, pmtion missing, significant missing, large cracks of the porch or missing or severely 4 cracks are visible, all or significant damage foundation aJ:e damaged, caving-in or some of the is visible, security of missing, the overall in one or more str·ucture appears the structure is in structure appears to places ready to collapse danger be unsafe Source: City of St. Augustme, Plannmg and Bmldmg Department VIsual Survey 2016-2018. 12 City of St. Augustine Draft Housing Element Data and Analysis PZB June 2018 Insett discussion when survey complete Assisted Housing Inventory Four (4) communities in St. Augustine offer housing assistance through federal, state and local programs. These programs offers home ownership and rental assistance to "Jery low-, low- and moderate-income families; elderly persons; and persons with disabilities in the area. There are no public housing facilities or federally funded voucher programs in St. Johns County, including within the City. Table 16A: City of St. Augustine, Inventory of Assisted Rental Housing Total Assisted Occupancy Target Development Housing Programs Units Units Status Population Hope for the Not Ready Homeless 4 4 for Demonstration Homeless 28 & 30 Smith Street Occupancy Maxwell Manor Ready for 28 N. Whitney and 45 36 36 State HOME Family Occupancy Palmer Streets The Oaks Apartments Ready for Rental Assistance!HUD/ 33 32 Elderly 30 DeSoto Place Occupancy Section 207/223(f) Woodcrest Ready for 90 90 Housing Credits 9%/SAll., Family 100 Woodcrest Drive Occupancy Source: Affordable Housing Needs Assessment (AHNA), prepared by the Shimberg Center for Housmg Studies for the Department of Economic Opportunity. Cunently, there are 158 financially assisted housing units available in the City. Thirteen (13) communities in St. Johns County, totaling 968 additional units, offer housing assistance through various federal, state and local programs including homeless. Tables 16A and 16B examine the details of federally, state, and locally assisted rental housing units available to the residents of St. Johns County. T a ble 16B : St. J o h ns C ount y, I nvent ory o fA SSIS"tdR e en tlH a ousmg Total Assisted Occupancy Development Housing Programs Target Population Units Units Status Rental Arc of St. Johns Ready for Assistance/HUD Persons with County 10 Sumise 16 16 Occupancy Section 202 Direct Disabilities Blvd Loan Betty Griffin House Ready for Persons with 6 0 Demonstration project Address protected Occupancy Disabilities Casa del Mar Rental Ready for Apartments 44 29 Assistance!HUD Elderly Occupancy 1575 AlA South Section 236 Housing Credits 9%; Huguenot Harbour Ready for Rental 34 34 Family 600 Gunby Circle Occupancy Assistance/RD; Section 515 13 City of St. Augustine Draft Housing Element Data and Analysis PZB June 2018 Moultrie Lakes Ready for Legislative 1845 Old Moultrie 4 Homeless Occupancy Appropriation Road Not Ready Pacetti Group Home Legislative Persons with 6 for 3085 Pacetti Road Appropriation Disabilities Occupancy Ponce Harbor Housing Credits Ready for 225 Ponce Harbor 144 144 4%/Local Bonds/State Family Occupancy Drive HOME Southern Villas Housing Credits Ready for Apartments 60 60 9%/Rental Elderly/Family/Link Occupancy 52 Sunrise Blvd Assistance/HUD Summer Breeze Apartments Ready for 132 132 Local Bonds Elderly 20 Summerbreeze Occupancy Way Summer Breeze At Housing Credits Summerset Village Ready for 132 132 4%/Local Elderly/Family 305 Summerbreeze Occupancy Bonds/SAn., Way Whispe1ing Pines - St. Augustine Ready for 192 145 Housing Credits 9% Family 1200 Whispering Occupancy Circle Extremely low Whispering Woods Ready for income/Housing 210 Whispering 200 200 Family/Link Occupancy Credits 4%/Local Woods Lane Bonds Woodlawn Tenace Rental Apartments Ready for 76 76 Assistance/BUD/State Family 200 S Woodlawn Occupancy HOME Street Source: Affordable Housmg Needs Assessment (AHNA), prepared by the Shimberg Center for Housmg Studies for the Department of Economic Development. Population Projections The following tables examine the breakdown in population growth, from the age cohorts to the pe1manent versus total population. According to population assessments performed by the Shimberg Center, the City of St. Augustine and St. Johns County do not have appreciable levels of vacant housing or seasonal populations. Therefore, the total population is the same as the pe1manent population. The breakdown in population growth, from the age cohorts to the pennanent versus total population is examined. It appears that within the City the ages with the highest projected increases are teenagers 15-19, middle ages from 40-54, and seniors older than 75. In St. Johns County all age ranges show g~·owth except for those between 60-64 years old. 14 City of St. Augustine Draft Housing Element Data and Analysis PZB June 2018 Table 18A: City of St. Augustine, Permanent Population Projections by Age Cohort Age Cohort 2020 2025 2030 2040 0 -4years 426 451 462 452 5-9 years 490 516 546 559 10-14 years 466 434 432 493 15-19 years 977 1,067 1,150 1,349 20- 24years 1,570 1,570 1,577 1,559 25-29 years 1,036 - 928 838 1,035 30-34 years 916 986 863 899 35-39 years 661 721 853 718 40-44 years 617 782 980 964 45-49 years 641 635 753 1,018 50-54 years 712 727 733 1,224 55-59 years 917 812 760 942 60-64 years i,050 986 804 818 65-69 years 1,044 1,045 968 844 70-74 years 882 916 1,014 819 75+years 2,004 2,623 3,192 4,025 Total 14,409 15,199 15,925 17,768 Source: Affordable Housmg Needs Assessment (AHNA), prepared by the Shimberg Center for Housmg Studies for the Department of Economic Opportunity. Table 18B: St. Johns County, Permanent Population Projections by Age Cohort Age Cohort 2020 2025 2030 2040 0-4 years 12,918 15,115 16,775 18,554 5-9 years 14,864 17,312 19,806 22,952 10- 14 years 15,941 17,314 19,704 22,900 15-19 years 15,243 16,730 17,745 22,048 20-24 years 14,014 15,279 16,403 18,852 25-29 years 14,739 15,862 16,892 18,333 30-34 years 14,058 18,541 19,487 21,264 35-39 years 15,084 18,284 23,596 25,197 40-44 years 14,643 17,945 21,264 27,506 45-49 years 15,970 16,358 19,611 28,553 50-54 years 16,545 17,111 17,127 23,247 55-59 years 18,426 17,999 18,190 20,925 60-64 years 17,871 20,036 19,140 18,484 65-69 years 15,467 18,693 20,527 18,986 70-74 years 13,444 15,260 18,066 18,183 75+ years 21,077 28,975 36,278 50,324 Total 250,304 286,814 320,611 377,308 Source: Affordable Housmg Needs Assessment (AHNA), prepared by the Shimberg Center for Housmg Studies for the Department of Economic Opportunity. 15 City of St. Augustine Draft Housing Element Data and Analysis PZB June 2018 Household Projections Projections of housing growth are delived from population projections that have been formulated by the Shimberg Center for Housing Studies. The data is st1mmarized in the following tables, which examine the number of households expected in the City of St. Augustine and St. Johns County by several factors- size, income, age, tenure, and projected cost burden. Tables 20A and 20B provide a breakdown for both St. Augustine and St. Johns County of projected households based on household income. Each income group is anticipated to see population growth through the 2040 time peiiod. In the City of St. Augustine the proportion of Households .with an income less than 30% AMI drops between 2010 and 2040. The proportion of Households earning between 50.1% and 120% of AMI rises between 2010 and 2040. The other income levels stay about the same over the .time period. All income levels stay about the same for St. Jolms County over the timeframe. T abl e 20A : C'tIYO f St. Augus f me, P roJec. tdHe ouse h 0 ld s b y I ncome Income Level 2010 2020 2030 2040 30% AMI or less 1,448 1,539 1,683 1,877 30.1%-50% AMI 706 867 987 1,115 50.1%- 80% AMI 1,011 1,261 1,461 1,650 80.1% - 120% AMI 1,024 1,263 1,444 1,633 More than 120% AMI 1,546 1,809 2,011 2,321 Total Households 5,745 6,739 7,586 8,596 *AMI (Area Median Income) Source: Affordable Housing Needs Assessment (AHNA), prepared by the Shimberg Center for Housing Studies for the Department of Economic Opportunity. Table 20B: St. Johns County, Projected Households by Income Income Level 2010 2020 2030 2040 30% AMI or less 7,042 9,212 11,665 13,697 30.1 - 50% AMt 6,283 8,669 11 ,337 13,351 50.1 - 80% AMI 10,365 14,436 19,152 22,507 80.1-120% AMI 15,634 21,407 28,093 33,008 More than 120% AMI 35,992 48,337 61,939 73,298 Total Households 75,316 102,061 132,186 155,861 *AMI (Area Medmn Income) Source: Affordable Housing Needs Assessment (AHNA), prepared by the Shimberg Center for Housing Studies for the Depmtment of Economic Opportunity. Tables 21A and 21B provide population projections based in age groups. By 2040 184 owners or 3.3% of the projected Households in the City will be severely cost burdened. In the County by 2040 4,199 owner households or 3.3% of the projected households will be severely cost burdened. 16 City of St. Augustine Draft Housing Element Data and Analysis PZB June 2018 Table 21A: City of St. Augustine, Projected Number of Severely Cost burdened Households by Tenure and Income Level - Owners Income Level 2010 2020 2030 2040 30% AMI or less 115 120 126 151 30.1-50% 101 112 122 142 .. 50.1-80% 127 147 161 184 Total below 80% AMI 343 379 409 477 Source: Affordable Housmg Needs Assessment (AHNA), prepared by the Shrmberg Center for Housmg Studies for the Department of Economic Opportunity. Table 21B: St. Johns County, Projected Number of Severely Cost-burdened · Households by Tenure and Income Level - Owners Income Level 2010 2020 2030 2040 30% AMI or less 2,717 3,667 4,652 5,546 30.1-50% 1,648 2,283 2,982 3,535 50.1-80% 1,910 2,664 3,575 4,199 Total below 80% AMI 6,775 8,614 11,209 13,280 Source: Affordable Housing Needs Assessment (AHNA), prepared by the Shimberg Center for Housing Studies for the Department of Community Affairs. Tables 22A and 22B provide a housing need summary based on tenure in both the City and County. Renters are typically more cost burdened by the cost of housing. Table 22A: City of St. Augustine, AHNA Housing Need Summary 2010-2040 Number of Severely Cost Burdened (50%+) with Income less than 80% AMI by Tenure Tenure 2010 2020 2030 2040 ·Owner 343 379 409 477 Renter 1,398 1,492 1,632 1,805 Total Households 1,741 1,871 2,041 2,282 Source: Affordable Housing Needs Assessment (AHNA), prepared by the Shimberg Center for Housing Studies for the Department of Economic Opportunity. Table 22B: St. Johns County, AHNA Housing Need Summary 2010-2040 Number of Severely Cost Burdened (50%+) with Income less than 80% AMI by Tenure Tenure 2010 2020 2030 2040 Owner 6,275 8,614 11,209 13,280 Renter 5,099 6,516 8,215 9,552 Total Households 11,374 15,130 19,424 22,832 Source: Affordable Housing Needs Assessment (AHNA), prepared by the Shimberg Center for Housing Studies for the Department of Economic Opportunity. 17 City of St. Augustine Draft Housing Element Data and Analysis PZB June 2018 Tables 23A and 23B indicate the projected homeowner households that will be .cost burdened (spending 30% or more of their monthly income on housing) for both the City and County. The County number of cost burdened households drop while the City's cost burdened households increase over time. The number ·of cost burdened renters actually drops over time as shown in tables 24A and 24B. Table 23A: City of St. Augustine, Growth in Severely Cost burdened (50%+) Households with Income less than 80% AMI by Tenure and Income level - Owner Household 2010- 2016- 2020- 2025- 2030- 2035- Total Income as % of 2016 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 AMI 30% or less 2 5 3 2 11 15 36 30.1-50% AMI 4 8 5 5 11 10 39 50.1-80% AMI 7 13 9 6 13 11 52 Total below 80% 13 26 17 13 35 36 127 AMI Source: Affordable Housing Needs Assessment (AHNA), prepared by the Shimberg Center for Housing Studies for the Department of Economic Opportunity. Table 23B: St. Johns County, Growth in Severely Cost burdened (50%+) Households with Income less than 80% AMI by Tenure and Income level- Owner Household 2030- 2035- Total 2010- 2016- 2020- 2025- Income as % of 2035 2040 2016 2020 2025 2030 AMI 30% or less 384 622 554 495 425 464 2,560 30.1-50% AMI 258 410 390 351 279 269 1,699 50.1-80% AMI 290 502 509 452 341 279 2,083 Total below 80% 932 1,534 1,453 1,298 1,045 1~012 6,342 AMI Source: Affordable Housmg Needs Assessment (AHNA), prepared by the Shimberg Center for Housing Studies for the Department of Economic Opportunity. Table 24A: City of St. Augustine, Growth in Severely Cost burdened (50%+) Households with Income less than 80% AMI by Tenure and Income level - Renter Household 2010- 2016- 2020- 2025- 2030- 2035- Total Income as % of 2016 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 AMI 30% or less 36 21 62 52 61 67 263 30.1-50% AMI 13 24 14 11 18 14 81 50.1-80% AMI 2 5 3 1 5 2 16 Total below 80% 51 50 79 64 84 83 360 AMI Source: Affordable Housmg Needs Assessment (AHNA), prepared by the Shimberg Center for Housing Studies for the Department of Economic Opportunity. 18 City of St. Augustine Draft Housing Element Data and Analysis PZB June 2018 Table 24B: St. Johns County, Growth in Severely Cost burdened (50%+) Households with Incoine less than 80% AMI by Tenure and Income level- Renter Household 2030- 2035- Total 2010- 2016- 2020- 2025- Income as % of 2035 2040 2016 2020 2025 2030 AMI 30% or less 297 487 524 456 386 339 2,192 30.1-50% AMI 180 320 303 265 223 193 1,304 50.1-80% AMI 83 130 130 114 88 75 537 Total below 80% 560 937 957 835 697 607 4,033 AMI Source: Affordable Housmg Needs Assessment (AHNA), prepared by the Shirnberg Center for Housing Studies for the Department of Economic Opportunity. Farmworker and Workforce Housing The last section of the Shimberg Affordable Housing Needs Assessment examines the need for Farmworker housing. There is no projected need for Farmworker housing within the City of St. Augustine. Based on discussion related to the City's economy and affordable housing there is a need for Workforce housing. Insert workforce housing discussion Insert: Additional Inventory and Needs Assessment Historically Significant Homes Inventory Housing Construction Inventory Affordable Housing Assessment Population Projections and Housing Need Land Requirements for Estimated Housing Need Framework for Achieving Housing Needs Conclusion 19 Contents INTROOUCTION········································································ ······················································· ··················································································· 3 . ECONOMICAND FISCAL BENEFITS TO THE COMMUNITY ...... 4 ECONOMICAND FISCAL BENEFITS TO THE BUSINESS SECTOR ...... 5 COUNTYOVERVIEW ...... 5 GOAL...... 10 MEASURESOF SUCCESS ...... : ...... 10 REGIONALAFFORDABLE HOUSING STRATEGIES ...... 12 Training ...... :······ .. :...... 12 Clearinghouse ...... ~...... ;...... 12 Partnerships ...... : ...... :·········; ...... 12 Create ·More Affordable Units ...... : ...... ; ...... 13 Regional Strategy ...... 13 Champion ...... ;...... 14 Appendix ...... 15 ALICE ...... 15 Affordable/Available Rental Analysis ...... :...... · ...... 16 Homeless ness ...... ~...... 18 SHIP Program Investment and Households/Individuals Served ...... :...... ;...... 19 Exhibit 1- Excerpt from 2017 Update for Florida, United WayALICE Report ...... 20 Page 2 / ------·. r---- '~ INTRODUCTION Northeast Florida has been focused on how it wants to grow since 300 leaders played "Reality Check" with Legos and yam in 2009 and told the world where they wanted jobs and housing to be in 2060. Since that time. the Lego game .was played in all sev·en counties in Northeast Florida and twice with young people from throughout the region, the region was polled regarding its preferences and the regional growth pattern of Multiple Growth Centers was chosen by a wide margin. This allows for job centers in each county, so that residents can choose to work close to home. First Coast Vision, the 2011 regional visioning effort that preceded the update to NEFRC's Strategic Regional Policy Plan, imagined a future where a range of housing choices is available, affordable and works for all of our residents. The Strategic Regional Policy Plan (SRPP) incorporates the vision and includes the following Goal: A safe, sanitary, efficient and resilient housing supply that provides lifestyle choice (agricultural, rural, suburban, and urban) anci affordable options for all income, age and ability groups, equitably placed in vibrant, viable and accessible communities throughout the region. The SRPP also includes the need for an "Affordable Housin15 Needs Plan", without defining the parameters of such a plan. This recognizes that regions must think through what they want to become, and then determine what they need to accomplish their goals. This Affordable Housing ~eedsPlan includes what the Ad Hoc Affordable Housing Committee of the Northeast Florida Regional Council believes is needed to achieve the affordable housing goal, what metrics will help us determine success, and how leadership will be provided to guide implementation. They began with a concern that affordable housing is a purely local issue, and ended with a focus on the regional gaps that may be filled to make it easier for localities to provide affordable housing. They address the ·range of affordable housing, as does the goal: "affordable options for all income, age and ability groups", and ..so address the full spectrum of income levels, from extreme poverty to 120% of area. median income. The affordable/available rental analysis included with the metrics at the end of this plan estimate that there is a deficit of more than 29,000 units regionally ~eededby households making up to 30% of average median income, more than 30,000 units needed for those making up to 50% of average median income and more than" .Page 3 17,000 units needed for those making up to 80% of average median income. Ultimately, the prosperity of the residents and businesses in Northeast Florida depends on overcoming challenges at both the local and regional level, and it is only in partnership that we will succeed. ECONOMICAND FISCAL BENEFITS TO THE COMMUNITY Affordable housing has short and long term benefits that are often overlooked or mis:understood. According to the Planning Commissioners Journal in 20111, not only are there short term benefits of building or rehabilitation affordable units as seen in the building construction field, but they estimate 100 affordable units will generate 120 jobs during the construction phase. The misunderstanding comes in with units once they are occupied. Those 100 units generate approximately 30 jobs, which is similar to the job generation of market rate units. According to a Chattanooga, Tennessee example cited in The Urban Land Institute's "Ten Principles· for Developing Affordable .Housing", affordable housing provides jobs, tax revenues and local business income well beyond a 1.65% multiplier to the affordable housing developer's direct investment2. Like market rate units, affordable units generate one-time revenue for local governments, in the form of permit, impact and utility fees. This factor provides an opportunity to support affordable housing without spending local government funds, as waiving of such fees can be an option in the "tool box' of local governments. Another area of misunderstanding is the effect of affordable housing on nearby property values. Affordable housing that is well designed, built, managed and maintained is most likely to have a neutral or positive impact on nearby property values. Affordable d.evelopment in areas that are "taking off' or "revitalizing" are positive factors that add to and speed up overall success. Another misunderstanding is that affordable housing costs communities more money than market rate housing because lower income families tend to have more children, and this costs money for schools. Overall, the average number of children per household has 1 Cohen, Rebecca and Wardrip, Keith, The Economic and Fiscal Benefits of Affordable Housing, Planning Commissioner Journal Number 83 Summer 2011 2 Bach, Alexa, Prema Katari Gupta, Richard,Haughey, George Kelly, Michael Pawlukiewicz,and Michael Pitchford,. Ten Principles for o'eveloping Affordable Housing. Washington, D.C.:ULI-the Urban Land Institute, 2007. Page 4 /~ ~. ~. been falling for many years, and there is only a small difference 'in the number of children per household when comparing income levels. Affordable and moderate -income purchasers have a lower risk of delinquency and' foreclosure than buyers with prime or sub prime loans. In addition, taking advantage of homes in foreclosure for affordable housing programs saves cmnmunities costs in maintenance, and also reduces the risk that nearby homes will experience loss in property value, and local governments in tax revenue, that occur when vacancies exist near occupied homes. ECONOMICAND FISCAL BENEFITS TO THE BUSINESS SECTOR The cited Planning Commissioners Journal article further notes that in a national survey of 300 companies, 55% of the largest respondents cited an insufficient level of affordable housing in their proximity, and 2/3rds of the same respondents believed that the shortage negatively affected their ability to hold onto qualified employees. From this perspective, lack of affordable housing becomes a competitive disadvantage for Northeast Florida. Living in affordable housing also increases the residual income that those households have to spend, and this increased buying power allows businesses to gain additional business. COUNTYOVERVIEW In order to get a more complete understanding of what was and wasn't working in affordable housing in each of the seven counties in the region, the Committee invited each county and interested parties to an information gathering meeting in November 2016, and Council staff conducted a "listening tour" during November 2017. As the SIDP Program data and information are covered elsewhere in this report that information will not be repeated here. The results are presented below. Page 5 Baker County In addition to SHIP activities, the Northeast Florida Community Action Agency, USDA, the Baker County Veterans Council, the Macclenny Housing Authority and nearly all of the community churches participate at some level in providing housing assistance to needy households. The Macclenny Housing Authority manages 80 public housing units and 147 Section 8 Vouchers, both with waiting lists. While the overall rental market is extremely tight, Baker County currently has a new 30 unit multi-family affordable housing development under construction by a private developer. Baker County also allows close family members to develop homes on family land too small to otherwise meet density requirements. In order to reduce the price of housing, Baker County has suspended transportation impact fees on new home construction. Only Macclenny has the infrastructure needed to support multi-family housing. The gap between affordable housing needs and affordable housing resources is very pronounced in Baker County. It was summed up at the November, 2017 meeting with a general consensus that the approaches Baker County is using to address affordable housing are working, but more of all of them would be needed to address the problem. Clay County The Clay County Housing Finance Authority (CCHF A) was created to provide safe; sanitary, and decent housing; to encourage investment by private enterprise and stimulation of construction a:nd rehabilitation of housing through the use of public funds. The HF A issues bonds to raise money for affordable housing. They also buy and · rehabilitate houses that are then used for affordable rentals. Clay County also has an entity called Mercy Support Services that provides the communication and coordination between social service agencies and faith-based groups and provides access to resources and services to the low income, needy and homeless. Mercy Support Services serves thepeople of Clay County who are circumstantially in need by providing services that guide them to self sufficiency through a network of compassionate-hearted people and organizations. Page 6 .··~. I~ ~ Through these two organizations Clay County has embarked on a homeless initiative by rehabilitation apartments for the homeless. Duval County The City of Jacksonville is served by a number of agencies and organizations dedicated to the affordable housing issue. The City of Jacksonville is a CDBG Entitlement Community, and as such, funds come directly from HUD for a variety of activities including affordable housing. Use of the CDBG funds is governed by the required Consolidated Plan. The Jacksonville Housing Finance Authority exists for the purpose of addressing affordable housing needs in Duval County, Florida by stimulating the construction and rehabilitation of housing through the use of public financing. The JHF A is empowered to alleviate the shortage of affordable residential housing and to provide capital for investment in such facilities for low, moderate or middle income famili~sand persons anywhere within Duval County, Florida through the issuance of its mortgage revenue bonds. The Jacksonville Housing Authority operates the public housing program and the Section 8 Voucher program. The public Housing program has properties across the City and houses approximately 2,378 families. Various other organizations in the City such as LISC, Habitat for Humanity and Ability Housing also provide affordable housing related services. Organizations like these operate throughout the region and are valuable in all counties, but as the county with the largest population, Duval has the widest diversity of such organizations. Currently there are a couple of affordable multi-family projects being developed in the Downtown area. These projects are targeted for persons making 60% if average median income. However, in general, Duval County has found that market rental rates have increased therefore making it difficult to serve the full range of households making 30% to 140% of the average median household income. Page 7 In 2016 the City passed an ordinance to connect surplus city owned land with developers who want to construct affordable housing. Also the City is exploring the possibilities of repurposing empty commercial structures for affordable housing. Flagler County Flagler County has two distinct geographical areas, the largely rural west and the more urbanized areas of Palm Coast and the bea\)hes. The needs and types of affordable housing in these two areas are different with mobile homes predominating the west and conventional built housing in the east. HUD tables for subsidies allowable for renters based on HUD guidelines are far below the local market prices. The supply of available rental units, especially for affordable housing is very, very tight. Land and home prices have climbed so high that entry level teachers, firefighters and ·law enforcement households are now moving into Daytona and into the more rural areas of the County causing commuting demands onthe road network. Palm Coast recently became a CDBG Entitlement Community and through its Consolidated Plan uses some of that funding for affordable housing. Nassau County The Fernandina Beach Housing Authority manages 57 public housing units and 47 Section 8 vouchers. Fernandina Beach allows for higher densities for projects that include affordable housing and recently worked with a developer to provide 10% of the units in a market rate multi-family project as affordable units. FernaJ!dina Beach has waived impact fees for affordable housing. Nassau County has asked the University of Florida's Shimberg Center to perform a housing needs assessment plan which will encompass a variety of analyses. including an overview of existing housing stock, cost burdens, commuting workforce and will divide the County into 3 regions. Nassau County intends to use small area plans to proactively plan for the needs and goals of the County, which includes the incentivization of affordable housing and fiscally responsible development patterns that provide high quality services and amenities to Page 8 .------,\ .. . .~ ~,....-...,... .---.... \ strengthen the work/life balance. This includes working with transit partners to create and implement advanced transit and walkability opportunities and working with economic development partners to create vibrant and sustainable places. Putnam County The Palatka Housing Authority operates public housing and Section 8 Voucher programs. Limited other affordable housing organizations/initiatives exist in the County. Due to relatively inexpensive housing costs citizens of modest means from nearby counties, priced out of their home county markets have migrated to Putnam County to take up residence. This, plus local needs, has led to a critical shortage of available rental housing. There are only two affordable housing apartment complexes in Putnam County. About half of all residential building permits issued are issued for mobile homes. No infrastructure to support multifamily is available in many parts of the County. There is currently a moratorium on residential impact fees. St. Johns County In 1980 St. Johns County established a Housi:ng Finance Authority. The Authority is authorized, in furtherance of the public purposes described in it organizational documents, to alleviate the shortage of affordable residential housing facilities and to provide capital for investment in such facilities for low, moderate and middle-income families in St. Johns County by issuing its revenue bonds. St. Johns County also has the St. Johns Housing Partnership,,a not-for-profit whose mission is to promote safe, decent and affordable housing in North Florida by creating links between the public and private sectors on projects that create low- and moderate-income housing. They rebuild neglected homes and neighborhoods, thus benefiting disadvantaged areas and enhancing community economic and social development. St. Johns County recently became a CDBG Entitlement County a:nd expenditures for affordable housing initiatives are governed by their Consolidated Plan. Page 9 St. Johns County had a rental market with little affordable rents before the 2016 and 2017 hurricanes and storms. Since those storms, average rents have increased by about $200 per unit. An unexpected migration of people from the southern part of the State to the County has also exacerbated the rental market issues. St. Johns County currently has only one shelter for the homeless. The County has spent over $1.5 million from monies from developments of regional impact to fund five affordable housing projects. St. Johns County is also funding four homeless projects and helping with emergency rehabilitations for mobile homes. On one project, St. Johns County is .allowing the impact fees payment to be carried for 5 years with a lien. Some decisions have been made to dispose of County-owned surplus properties for use for workforce housing. GOAL Overarching Regional Goal: A safe, sanitary, efficient and resilient housing supply that provides lifestyle choice (agricultural, rural, suburban, and urban) and affordable options for all income, age and ability groups, equitably placed in vibrant, viable and accessible communities throughout the region. MEASURESOF SUCCESS We will know if we are succeeding if: • Each County positively impacts ALICE households ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. It is a metric created and measured by the United Way, and is a way for Florida Counties to consider the number of households that struggle to afford basic needs. The percentage of households below the ALICE threshold in Northeast Florida varies from a high of 52% in Putnam County to a low of 28% in St. Johns County. This number is not afair measure of affordable housing, as it may simply be a measure of wealth. More useful indicators are the Page 10 ,/"--...._,_ .r--- ... ~ Housi:ng portion of the monthly Household Survival Budget, which ranges between $644 for a family (2 adults, one infant and one preschooler) in Putnam County and $935 in Flagler County. Counties may also positively impact ALICE households by reducing the . . monthly costs within a survival budget associated with child care, food, transportation, health care or taxes, and changes to these will be noted. In addition, ALICE provides the housing burden of homeowners and renters, or the% of those who pay more than 30% of their income for their housing costs. This homeownership metric varies from a low of22% in Baker and Putnam Counties, and a high of29% in Flagler County. The renter metric varies between a low of 45% in Clay and Nassau Counties, and a high of 59% in Putnam County. As each of these metrics may change based on factors beyond simply the number of affordable housing units, each will be reported as a metric of this plan each time the ALICE report is updated. The relevant data plus an excerpt from the 2017 Update to the Florida ALICE Report from the United Way is included in the Appendix. 0 Each County reduces homelessness The metric for homelessness is always subject to question, as there is no easy way to count the homeless and individual circumstances change. It is, however, the ultimate measure of success in providing affordable housing, even if it touches on many other issues beyond just the availability and affordability of units. Northeast Florida will combine the annual count of homeless citizens by County (Baker County does not participate in the count) plus the estimated number of homeless household& determined by the Florida Department ofEducation Homeless Student Data, and the Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Data included in that report. The relevant data plus :the source data is included in the Appendix. @ Each County increases the number of affordable units from local strategies Each County and Local Government is asked to identify a strategy or set of strategies that they want the region to track to assess their increases in affordable units. A baseline will be developed from an initial survey provided to each local government after approval of this plan, and the number of units produced will be tracked annually, again by survey, thereafter. Page 11 REGIONALAFFORDABLE HOUSING STRATEGIES Training NEFRC will ~social service planners and land use planners,)Lconvening the two groups to discuss how they impact each . .------' other's activities, how they can share data, and how they can help achieve each other's goals. NEFRC will assemble bankers, developers and other experts to teach about pro formas. The audience will be social service and land use planners as well as non-profit housing providers. NEFRC will coordinate with developers on assembly of a developer's packet. It will contain a synopsis of this plan, a list of lenders and programs from the clearinghouse, and sample pro formas for affordable housing. NEFRC will reach out to appraisers on the value of energy efficiency/resiliency/accessibility. The goal is recognition of the value of these building attributes when appraising affordable housing. Clearinghouse NEFRC will conduct an annual survey of what services banks are providing, where, and what kind of deals they are looking for in the Northeast Florida market. Results will be posted on ~matrixavailable online. NEFRC will provide a way to communicate such as a contact list or a list serve to share opportunities for investment with banks, and banks interests with communities and providers. NEFRC will also provide a way for communities and NFPs to ask banks for what they need, such as training, expertise, or funding. NEFRC will coordinate with banks on a tour of projects that may serve as models for communities in Northeast Florida. Partnerships NEFRC will work with banks to ensure they know where funding is needed in support of affordable housing. Page 12 ,,------..'. -~ ~ \ lI . NEFRC will increase its familiarity with the Florida Community Loan Fund, and will explore the possibility of making Federal Home Loan Bank programs available to the entire region, by potentially partnering with the Housing Finance Authorities in Clay or Duval Counties or creating other authorities . . NEFRC will launch this plan by reaching out to partners. To build a constituency for Affordable Housing, the Urban Land Institute, the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors ULI, and the Northeast Florida Builders Association will be contacted and asked to convene stakeholders. Once the strategies above are underway, NEFRC will convene interested parties to consider an Opportunity Bond and the structure and programs to implement it, or other regional approaches to funding. Create More Affordable Units NEFRC will share lessons learned and best practices related to land banking and land donation programs, including St. Johns County's experience in West Augustine and Duval County's experience with the land donation program. NEFRC will ask each community to have its own strategy to address its needs. These may include density bonuses, inclusionary requirements, waiving fees, alternative infrastructure requirements, encouragement of affordable housing types (accessory units, co habitation, etc.), funding, etc. Regional StrateiD:: NEFRC will begin to implement this Affordable Housing Needs Plan immediately. With the benefit of experience and lessons learned from the Needs Plan, but before the next update to the Strategic Regional Policy Plan (SRPP), NEFRC will convene all of its counties to discuss how their policies and strategies relate to each other. This will include an update on regional transit initiatives. The results of this discussion may be reflected in the Housing and other elements of the next SRPP. Page 13 Chan1pion NEFRC will consider how the region might hire a regional Affordable Housing champion. Page 14 '~ ;~ . r-- ,, Appendix The Need: Metrics related to Affordable Housing in Northeast Florida ALICE County Housing Portion of Percent of Percent of Renters 1 Monthly Household Homeowners who who Pay More than Survival Budget Pay More than 30% oftheir (Family) 30% oftheir Income on Housing Income on Housing Costs . 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SHIP Program Investment and Households/Individuals Served Special Security County (last New Disaster Purchase Rehabilitation Emergency Needs/Non Deposits Foreclosure Rapid Rental Housing I completed Construction/ Repair/ Assistance Owner/Rental Repairs Profit Utility Prevention Rehousing Development SHIP Year) Reconstruction Mitigation (Clay only) Fees Baker (13/14) 11$65,000 1/$11,331 4/$34,335 Clay (13/14) 18/$301,401 $148,615 Duval (14/15) 141/$1,507,150 104/$1,703,710 Owner 120/$803,005 Rental Flagler 16/$309,375 6/$145,161 2/$4,990 (14/15) Nassau 10/$204,443 3/$186,915 4/$19,500 (14/15) Putnam 3/$67,588 9/$159,636 14/$148,677 (13/14) St. Johns 31/$681,817 15/$170,000 (14/15) ------ Page 19 Exhibit 1- Excerpt fron12017 Update for Florida, United Way ALICE Report Page 20 ! , ~ .~ . ~ I AL.ICE IN BAKER COUNTY ~ f1 fl lil . Population: 27,1351 Number of Households: 8,205 R Median Household Income: $47,121 (state average: $49,426) ~ ·Florida Underemployment Rate for 2015: 11.5% ~ Households Below ALICE Threshold: 3,749 (46%) ff "' ..m How many households are struggling? ~ ~ ALICE is an acronym for Asset ~ Households by Income, 2007 to 2015 ~ Limited, Income Constrained, ~~ f;~ i.] Employed - households that earn 100% 10,000 ~ more than the Federal Poverty ii 9,000 Level, but less than the basic cost 90% of living for the county (the ALICE 80% s,ooo Threshold, or AT). Combined, the Ul ::E 70% 7,000 0 number of poverty and ALICE Ill ..s:: "'0 QJ Ul 60% s,ooo 0 households equals the total .!:; ::s liol population struggling to afford 0 :I: SO% 5,000 ::l 0"' basic needs. The percentage ...0 :I: of households below the ALICE ...c 40% 4,000 ro.,... QJ u F! Threshold changes over time ,_ 30% 3,000 QJ (left axis, blue bars) as does the ll.. 2,000 total number of households (right 20% axis, dotted yellow line). The 10% 1,000 Great Recession, from 2007 to N/A 0% 2010, caused hardship for many 2010 2012 2015 families. Conditions started to !i!i!i1iiii!1! Poverty lii'!i!lll'i!mALICE iliiiT®ifii":ffii Above AT ••+• Total HH improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all. !::::: What does it cost ca ::r:: >< to afford the basic t...LJ I .,; necessities? Cl 0::: 0 --' The bare-minimum Household L1.. 0::: Survival Budget does not include 0 L1.. t...LJ any savings, leaving a household !;: Cl vulnerable to unexpected o_ expenses. ALICE households =r--...... typically earn above the Federal =N I Poverty Level of $11,770 for a !- 0::: 0 single adult and $24,250 for a o_ t...LJ family of four, but less than the 0::: LLJ 0 Household Survival Budget. ::::; .,; >- Sources: 2015 Poi~i~i~-Time Data: American Community SuNey. AUCEj D~njog17Jphics: American Community ~ SuNey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Cl t...LJ Department of Agriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor statistics (BLS); lntema/ Revenue SeNice (IRS); Florida !::::: Department ofEducation, Office of Early Learning. =z How many families with children are struggling? Children add significant expense to a family budget, so it is not surprising that many families with children live below the ALICE Threshold. Though more Baker County families are headed by married parents, a greater percent of single parent families lc have income below the AT (left axis; blue bar). Total number of families in each ~ category are reflected by dotted yellow bars (right axis). Families with Children by Income, 2015 I iI 100% c: .....<11 90% ::!:! 80% 1,400 ...s::::u ...s:::: 70% +-' 1,200 {1 0 "3 60% ..c Ill 1,000 & .~ 50% :c; E 800 ~ ra 40% ro LL...... €00 {?. 0 30% -+-' c: 400 <11 20% ....u c..<11 10% 0% 0 Married Single Single Female- Male- Headed Headed 1!1 Poverty II ALICE 'iii Above AT §Total HH ( What assets do households have? Ownership of assets can contribute to stability of households. Yet few families in Baker County own liquid assets, such as a savings account, 401 (k) plan, or rental income, that are readily available to cover emergency expenses. Vehicles, the most common asset, depreciate over time. Homeowriership •. the !::: next most ~ammon asset, can build wealth, but is not a liquid asset. ca = Assets, All Househplds, 2015 (;) I ~ Cl 120% =0 ...... I LL. 0= 100% L.L. Ul LLJ "0 ~ 0 Cl ...c: 80% 0.. cu Ul = ::s ...... r- 0 :I: 60% =N ..... I ....0 1- t: 0= cu 40%' 0...... u w cu = a.. LLJ c..:> 20% ::::::i ~ >7· 0% r Vehicle Home Interest, Dividends, or Rental frr. !::: Income =z: ALICE IN CLAY COUNTY Population: 203,9671. Number of Households: 71,733 Median Household lncoine: $58,676 (state average: $49,426) Florida Underemployment Rate for 2015: 11.5% Households Below ALICE Threshold: 23,925 (33%) How many households are struggling? ALICE is an acronym for Asset Households by Income, 2007 to 2015 Limited, Income Constrained, Employed - households that earn 100% !!0,000 more than the Federal Poverty 90% Level, but less than the basic cost 70,000 of living for the county (the ALICE 80% U) 60,000 Threshold, or AT). Combined, the ::E 0 70% number of poverty and ALICE ttl ..1: "0 The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,770 for a single adult and $24,250 for a family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget. Sources: 20t5 Point-i~-Time Data: America; Community Survey. ALICE.D~'mdgraphics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and iJriJan Devefopment (HUD); U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS}; fntemal Revenue Service (fRS); Rorida Department of Education, Office ofEarly Learning. How many families with children are struggling? Children add significant expense to a family budget, so itis not surprising that many families with children live below the ALICE Threshold. Though more Clay County ( families are headed by married parents, a greater percent of single parent families have income below the AT (left axis, blue bar). Total number of families in each category are reflected by dotted yellow bars (right axis). Families with Children by Income, 2015 100% c: ...QJ 90% :E! ..c: 80% 14,000 u ..c: 70% ~ 12,000 ~ 0 '§ 60% ..c U) 10,000 l?: QJ SO% ~ 0 E 8,000 I ra 40% ro LL...... 6,000 ~ 0 30% -~ c: 4,0C>O QJ 20% ...u QJ 10% 0. 0% {) Married single Single Female- Male- Headed Headed II Poverty II ~~ICE 11 Above AT QTotal HH ( What assets do households have? . Ownership of assets can contribute to stability of households. Yet few families in Clay County own liquid assets, such as a savings account, 401 (k) plan, or rental income, that are readily available to cover emergency expenses. Vehicles, the most common asset, depreciate over time. Homeownership, the next most !::: common asset, can build wealth, but is not a liquid asset. co :r: >< L.LJ Assets, All Households, 2015 I 0% Vehicle Home Interest, Dividends, or Rental Income i ·AliCE IN DUVAL COUNTY I il Population: 913,010 1 Number of Households: 343,467 '<~ f,)l~ Median Household Income: $49,554 (state average: $49,426) Florida Underemployment Rate for 2015: 11.5% Households Below ALICE Threshold: 128,665 (37%) How many households are struggling? ALICE is an acronym for Asset Households by Income, 2007 to 2015 Limited, Income Constrained, Employed - households that earn 100% 400,000 more than the Federal Poverty 90% Level, but less than the basic cost 350,000 of living for the county (the ALICE 80% IIJ 300,000 Threshold, or AT}. Combined, the "'C 70% number of poverty and ALICE 0 .c "0 Ql 250,000 "' IIJ 60% 0 households equals the total .r:; ::s (l) population struggling to afford 0 :I: 50% 200,000 ::s "'0 basic needs. The percentage 0 ::!: -.... 40% "@.... of households below the ALICE c 150,000 Ql u ~ Threshold changes over time ... 30% Ql (left axis, blue bars) as does the 0. 100,000 20% total number of households (right 50,000 axis, dotted yellow line). The 10% Great Recession, from 2007 to 0% 201 0, caused hardship for many 2007 2010 2012 2015 families. Conditions started to ~!!!~~~!!~~~Poverty ~ALICE !1iiiiful§iliiliAboveAT••+• TotaiHH improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all. What does it cost .to afford the basic necessities? The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,770 for a single adult and $24,250 for a famiiy of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget. Sources: 2015 Point-in-Time Data: Am'erican Community SuNey. ALICE Demographics: American Cf:Jmmunity SuNey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget; U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Department ofAgriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Internal Revenue SeNice (IRS); Florida Department of Education, Office of Early Learning. How many families with. children are struggling? Children add significant expense to a family budget, so lt is not surprising that many families with children live below the ALICE Threshold. Though more Duval County families are headed by married parents, a greater percent of single parent families have income below the AT (left axis, blue bar). Total number of families in each category are reflected by dotted yellow bars (right axis). Families with Children by Income, 2015 100% r:: ...Ill 90% "C ..r:: 80% u 70% ..r::..... "3 60% Ill ·e-~ SO% ra 40% u.. 30% -.....0 r:: Ill 20% ...u Ill 10% 0.. 0% Married single Single Female- Male- Headed Headed II Poverty ll ALICE ;g Above AT 0Total HH What assets do households have? Ownership of assets can contribute to stability of households. Yet few families in Duval. County own liquid assets, such as a savings account, 401 (k) plan, or rental il)come, that are readily available to cover emergency expenses. Vehicles, the most common asset, depreciate over time. Homeownership, the next most common asset, can buiid wealth, but is not a liquid asset. Assets, All Households, 2015 100% 90% 80% "C"' 0 70% .J:: 41 60% :I"' 0 :r: SO% ..... 0 40% ....c 41 u,_ 30% 41 0.. 20% 10% 0% Vehicle Home Interest, Dividends, or Rental Income ALICE IN FLAGLER COUNTY Population: 105,3921 Number of Households: 39,281 . Median Household Income: $48,864 (state average: $49,426) Florida Underemployment Rate for 2015: 11.5% Households Below ALICE Threshold: 17,688 (45%) How many households are struggling? ALICE is an acronym for Asset Households by Income, 2007 to 2015 Limited, Income Constrained, Employed - households that earn 100% 45,000 more than the Federal Poverty Level, buf Jess than the basic cost 90% 40,000 of Jiving for the county (the ALICE 80% 35,000 Threshold, or AT). Combined, the IJ) :B 70% number of poverty and ALICE 0 :;o,ooo .... .c "0 QJ IJ) 60% 0 households equals the total .1:: ::s 25,000 (;) population struggling to afford 0 :I: 50% !:!"' ...... 0 basic needs. The pe~centage 0 20,000 :c: of households below the ALICE ....c 40% Iii... QJ u 15,000 ~ Threshold changes over time ... 30% QJ a. (left axis, blue bars) as does the 10,000 total number of households (right 20% axis, dotted yellow line). The 10% 5,000 Great Recession, from 2007 to 0% 2010, caused hardship for many 2007 2010 2012 2015 families. Conditions started to limiiiiiPoverty ~ALICE ib.'l§iiilii'i~¥!AboveAT·•+• TotaiHH improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all. !:: What does it cost ca ::c to afford the basic > Children add significant expense to a family budget, so it is not surprising that many families with children live below the ALICE Threshold. Though niore Flagler County families are headed by married parents, a greater percent of single parent families have income below the AT (left axis, blue bar). Total number of families in each category are reflected by dottedyellow bars (right axis). Families with Children by Income, 2015 100% s:: ...Ql 90% 3:'! 5,000 ..s:: 80% u ·..s:: 70% +-' 4,000 ~ Ci -~ 60% ..t: Ill <11 -~ 50% 3,000 "'g E I ra 40% m u...... 2,000 ~ 0 30% -+-'s:: Ql 20% ....u 1,000 a..Ql 10% 0% Married Single Single Female- Male- . Headed Headed !IPoverty RALICE ·:iiAboveAT IDTotaiHH .( What assets do households have? Ownership of assets can contribute to stability of households. Yet few families in Flagler County own liquid assets, such as a savings account, 401 (k) plan, or rental income, that are readily available to cover emergency expenses. VehiCles, the most common asset, depredate over time. Homeownership, the next most common asset, can build wealth, but is not a liquid asset. Assets, All Households, Z015 100% 90% 80% -cIll 0 70% ..!: Ql Ill 60% ::I 0 ::I: 50% 0 -.... 40% s:: Ql ...... 30% Ql 0.. 20% 10% 0% Vehide Home Interest, Divi .de.~ds,or Rental Income AliCE IN NASSAU COUNTY _fiopulation: 78,4441 Number of Households: 29,674 Median Household Income: $52,005 (state average: $49,426) Florida Underemployment Rate for 2015: 11.5% Households Below ALICE Threshold: 11,156 (37%) How many households are struggling? ALICE is an acronym for Asset Households by Income, 2007 to 2015 Limited, Income Constrained, Employed - households that earn 100% 35,000 more than the Federal Poverty 90% Level, but less than the basic cost 30,000 of living for the county (the ALICE 80% The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,770 for a single adult and $24,250 for a family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget. Sources: 2015 Point-in-Time Dat~: American Cdmmunity SuNey. ALICEiJemogfaphics: American Community SuNey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Devefopment (HUD); U.S. Department ofAgriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); fntemal Revenue SeNice (IRS); Fforida Department of Education, Office of Early Learning. How many families with children are struggling? Children add significant expense to a family budget, so it is not surprising that many families with children live below the ALICE Threshold. Though more Nassau County families are headed by married parents, a greater percent of single parent families have income below the AT (left axis, blue bar). Total number of families in each category are reflected by dotted yellow bars (right axis). Families with Children by Income, 2015 100% c ...C1l 90% "C ..c 80% u ..c 70% ·······-····-··-·---·-+ 3,500 Vl ..... -o "§ 60% ··-···-·---·················!- 3,000 :g ., QJ (f) -~ SO% ·········-·-··+ 2,500 g E :I: ra 40% ----···--···-···--+ 2,ooo -ro u...... 0 0 30% 1------···----·1- 1,500 ;.::; -..... c C1l 20% 1,000 ...u C1l 10% 500 ~ 0% Married Single Single Female- Male- Headed Headed • Poverty • ALICE -g Above AT 0 Total HH What assets do households have? Ownership of assets can contribute to stability of households: Yet few families in Nassau County own liquid assets, such as a savings account, 401 (k) plari, or rental income, that are readily available to cover emergency expenses. Vehicles, the most common asset, depreciate over time. Homeownership, the next most common asset, can build wealth, but is not a liquid asset. · Assets, All Households, 2015 100% r·-·-···-·-·········--·-·-·--·-·············· --····-·--···········-··-·-·-· .. ····-·---····--·-·····--·-········--···-·--··--·--·- 90% ·····-····-·-----·----··--···-·---·················-········--···-··------··-·-··· 80% "C"' 0 70'({, .J:: 10% 0% Vehicle Home Interest, Dividends, or Rental Income ALICE IN PUTNAM COUNTY Population: 72,0231 Number of Households: 28,165 Median Household Income: $31,483 {state average: $49,426) Florida Underemployment Rate for 2015: 11.5% Households Below ALICE Threshold: 14,729 {52%} How many households are struggling? ALICE is an acronym for Asset Households by Income, 2007 to 2015 Limited, Income Constrained, Employed - households that earn 100% 35,000 more than the Federal Poverty 90% Level, but less than the basic cost 30,000 bf living for the county (the ALICE 80% Threshold, or AT). Combined, the en ::2 70% 25,000 number of poverty and ALICE 0 ...c . <:;!"' IV households equals the total en (iO% 0 :I 2.0,000 .c (l) population struggling to' afford 0 :I: 50% :l "'0 basic needs. The percentage .... ::c 0 15,000 ..... '"@ of households below the ALICE c 40% ... IV I.J r2 Threshold changes over time ,_ 30% IV 10,000 {left axis, blue bars) as does the 0.. total number of households {right 20% 5,000 axis, dotted yellow line). The 10% Great Recession, from 2007 to 0% 2010, caused hardship for many 2007 . 2010 2012 2015 families. Conditions started to liiB!!II Poverty llll!l!!i1l!l!! ALICE '.ill!g~iillf,'ijg Above AT .. + • Total HH improve in 2010 and 2012 for .. · some, but not for all. What does it cost to afford the basic necessities? The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level or$11 ,770 for a single adult and $24,250 for a family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget. Sources: 2015 Point-in-Time Data: American' Community Swvey. ALICE p~inograpf!ics: American Community Swvey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urbaii deveiopment (HUD); U.S. Deparlment ofAgriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Internal Revenue SeJVice (IRS); Florida Deparlment of Education, Office of Early Learning. How many families with children are struggling? Children add significant expense to a family budget, so it is not surprising that many families with children live below the ALICE Threshold. Though more Putnam County families are headed by married parents, a greater percent of single parent families have income below the AT (left axis, blue bar). Total number of families in each category are reflected by dotted yellow bars (right axis). Families with Children by Income, 2015 100% c CIJ 90% ... 3,000 :B ..r:: 80% u 70% 2,500 Vl ..r::.... -o -~ 60% 0 2,000 Ul ..g -~ SO% "'g E 1,500 ~ nJ 40% ro LL ..... 0 0 30% 1,000 !-" -....c CIJ 20% ...u 500 CIJ · a. 10% 0% () Married Single Single Female- Male- Headed Headed • Poverty II ALICE E! Above AT 0Total HH What assets do households have? Ownership of assets can contribute to stability of households. Yet few families in Putnam County own liquid assets, such as a savings account, 401 (k) plan, or rental income, that are readily available to cmier emergency expenses. Vehicles; the most common asset, depreciate over.tirne. Homeownership, the next most common asset, can build wealth, but is not a liquid asset. Assets, All House~olds, 2015 100% ,·-·c,··-·--·--·-······-·-··--···-··-······-·-·······--····-··········-··········-···· ·· - .... ············--··- ·-··- ····-···-····-·--·---··--·····-··-··-····-·-·--·-·-·····-····---··-··--·-···-·--····-····-· 90% ···-····--····--···--···· ·······-·-··-·--·- ····-·--·-·-·---·-·--·-········--··- ··--····---·--··-·-· ·-·-····----·-·-·-----··-· 80% ····-····-··--"- ··-·· ··--··············--········-·. .. ·-·-·········-··-···-··------·--···-·---···-··--·- -····-· ···-········•··-······-···--···•·'·-··· "0"' 0 70% .J:: CLI ::s"' 60% 0 :I: SO% 0 -+J 40% r:: CLI ....u 30% CLI 0.. 20% 10% 0% Vehicle Home Interest, Dividends, or Rental Income ALICE IN STa JOHNS COUNTY Population: 226,640 1 Number of Households: 83,247 Median Household Income: $70,379 (state average: $49,426) Florida Underemployment Rate for 2015: 11.5% Households Below.ALICE Threshold: 23,812 (28%) Ho~ many households are struggling? ALICE is an acronym for Asset Households by Income, 2007 to 2015 Limited, Income Constrained, . Employed - households that earn 100% 90,000 more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost 90% 1!0,000 of living for the county (the ALICE 80% 70,000 Threshold, or AT). Combined, the Ul ::E 70% 0 60,000 !II !lumber of poverty and ALICE ..c "1;:1 Cl.l households equals the total Ul 60% 0 ::I ..r:; 50,000 IJJ population struggling to afford 0 ...~ ::c 50% ;:, 0 basic needs. The percentage 0 4!"!,000 :.t:: -+' 40% iii.... of households below the ALICE c (!) {?. Threshold changes over time ...u 30,000 (!) 30% 0.. (left axis, blue bars) as does the 20,000 total number of households (right 20% axis, dotted yellow line). The 10% 10,000 Great Recession, from 2007 to 0% 2010, caused hardship for many 2007 2010 2012 2015' families. Conditions started to l!!!!li!lll!lil Poverty I10!i!!l!l!lll ALICE !iiliiilliilli:i§ Above AT • • + • Total HH improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all. What does .it cost to afford the basic necessities? The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses·. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,770 for a single adult and $24,250 for a . family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget. Sources: 2015 Point-ih~Time Data: American Community SuNey. AUC~ Demographics: American Community SuNey; the AUCE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Deparlment of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Deparlment ofAgriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); lntemal Revenue Service (IRS); Florida Deparlment of Education, Office of Early Learning. How many families with children are struggling? Children add significant expense to a family budget, so rt is not surprising that many families with children live below the ALICE Threshold. Though more St. Johns County families are headed by married parents, a greater percent of single parent families have income below the AT {left axis, blue bar). Total number of families in each category are reflected by dotted yellow bars (right axis). Families with Children by Income, 2015 100% c Q.J 90% ~ ~ 80% ..c u ..c.... 70% "§ 60% c.n Q.J ·e SO% 40% u.Ill 0 30% -....c Q.J 20% u ~ Q.J 10% 0.. 0% Married Single Single Female- Male- Headed Headed a Poverty II ALICE iii Above AT 0 Total HH What assets do households have? Ownership of assets can contribute to stability of households. Yet few families in St. Johns County own liquid assets, such as a savings account, 401 (k) plan, or rental income, that are readily available to cover emergency expenses. Vehicles, the most common asset, depreciate over time. Homeownership, the next most common asset, can build wealth, but is not a liquid asset. Assets, All Households~ 2015 120% ·····-·----······- ·········:······-----·- ······- ····-·--· ·-···------···-··--····-···---···--··- -··-···-·-·---·-·-·--·----···-·----···-·-·---···--· -·-··-···--···----····-- "0"' 0 ..c 80% Q.J "'::l 0 :I: 60% 0 -+" s:: Q.J 40% u,_ Q.J Q. 20% Vehicle Home Interest, Dividends, or Rental Income i ~~ ALICE HOUSING DATA BY COUNTY AL{GE, an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, represents the growing number of individuals and families who are working, but are unable to afford the basic necessities of housing, food, child care, health care, and transportation. I~ &1. ~ ~ The United Way ALICE Report uses standardized measurements to quantify the cost of a basic household ~jj(i ~ budget in each county in Florida, and to show how many households are struggling to afford it. This table I presents key housing data for each county in Florida in 2015 for owner-occupied and renter-occupied units. ~ The Gap in Rental Units is an average of the high and low estimates for the number of rental units necessary to i enable all households below the ALICE Threshold to spend less than one-third of their income on housing. ~ Source: American Community Sutvey, 2015; counties with populations over 65,000 use 1-year estimates; populations under 65,000 use 5-yearestimates. ,m Starting in 2015, there are no 3-year estimates. I Housing Data by County, Florida, 2015 It~ .I I ~ ~ ~~ § ~ ~ ~~ ~ !18 ~i ~I ~~ :3 f,J ~~ ~fi >-~ ~~ B3~ 1- ~r~ 3~ CITY OF ST. AUGUSTINE MEMORANDUM TO: Planning and Zoning Board DATE: June 26, 2018 RE: 3(b) Workshop Introduction and Discussion related to the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) for the Historic Preservation Element of the Comprehensive Plan The third group from the Comprehensive Plan to discuss includes the Housing Element, and the Historic Preservation Element. ·These elements address specific topics that include data, and evaluations related to the provision of housing, as well as, projections of needed housing into the future, and an update related to the current preservation programming for the City. The Comprehensive Plan is required to have two (2) planning timeframes, short and long term. This update will include a five (5) year (2025), and a 20 year (2040) timeframe. Staff is working with the City's Historic Preservation Officer, and the Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB) to update the Historic Preservation Element. The City has initiated an overall Preservation Master Plan for the City that included extensive public outreach. The HARB has also made recommendations related to the Preservation Master Plan. The Histmic Preservation Element of the Comprehensive Plan will help to set the broad framework for preserving the integrity, character and establishing safeguards for preserving the Nation's Oldest City. The PZB may be able to identify issues now in an effort to move forward with the evaluation report. Attached for your information is the Table of Contents and the Strategy Overview from the draft Preservation Master Plan, a map illustrating the existing National Register Dis1licts, a character analysis map illustrating the building age ranges that exist within the City, and the neighborhood overview summaries from the Neighborhood Workbooks previously developed by the City. Again, this process is a two (2) year process. Each meeting will include discussion of each topic with additional information provided to recommend related Local Issues. At this point the PZB is focused on identifying broad issues that should be addressed in the Comprehensive Plan update. .If you have any questions or require additional information please contact myself or David Birchim at our office by calling (904) 825-1065 or by email at either [email protected] or -;;!dbirchim@ ;::..com . ~ c /' Amy McClure Skinner Deputy Director Historic Preservation Element Introduction Purpose Existing Conditions Historic Structure Inventory National Register Districts · Neighborhood Analysis Description of Changes Since the Previous Plan Population Tourism Surrounding Areas Analysis of Projections Infill and Redevelopment Preservation - progr~mming Relationship to Land Use Plan Conclusion Identified Local Historic Preservation Issues • Impacts from tourism • Livability and sustainability • Maintaining character and integrity • Resiliency EXCERPTED SECTIONS FROM HISTORIC PRESERVATION MASTER PLAN (DRAFT} 8.21.17 City of St. Augustine Historic Preservation Plan TABLE OF CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Plan Approach Current Conditions Summary of Plan Goals I Strategies INTRODUCTION Plan Purpose Planning and Development Process Preservation Opportunities and Challenges IDSTORIC CONTEXT I DEVELOPMENT Pre-Spanish Settlement Early Colonial Periods- Old City (1565-1822) Statehood to Boom Time (1822-1926) Establishment of early neighborhoods and Flagler Era The Depression to World War ll The Modem Era THE CITY TODAY Commercial Residential Transitional/Institutional areas HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN ST. AUGUSTINE History of Preservation in St. Augustine Identifying Historic Districts and Cultural Resources Current Regulatory Process HISTORIC PRESERVATION STRATEGIES* STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION MATRIX List of strategies, Action Steps and Potential Participants PRESERVATION RESOURCES & BIBLIOGRAPHY APPENDIX Public Comments EXCERPTED SECTIONS FROM HISTORIC PRESERVATION MASTER PLAN (DRAFT) 8.21.17 *Historic Preservation Strategy Overview This Historic Preservation Plan is organized by sections, each inCluding goals, strategies and tasks to address critical preservation and archaeological issues. These sections include: A. City-Wide Planning B. Historic Resource Inventory C. Historic.Preservation, Conservation & Zoning . D. Reducing Historic Building Demolition E. Economics . · ·., .; . F. Hazard Mitigation ·· ·· G. Archaeological Program H. Education & Advocacy Implementation of these · tasks will require pffi:tn~rships between the Historic · ArchitecturaJ Review Board, the City Archaeolog:ist) .the Planning and Zoning · Board, city staff and the City Commission and th~ support of institutions, organizations, advocacy groups and individuals dedicated to the long-term preservation of St. Augustine's historic and cultural resources. This Plan ~houldrepresent the city's official policies regarding the city's historic presery(itjgn· arid. arcb.aeological efforts. It can be used as a workplan to implement progratns to meet.tile desired goals. The historic preservation and archaeological policies andrecommendations in city-wide plans, such as Comprehensive Plans and Hazard M1tiga~ion Plans, shquld incorporate the goals, strategies and tasks found in this Plan. · . . . ' . . ·: ·. ; , .· ·A Strategy Implem@n,tation ·Matrix and detailed description of the strategies is provided in the cunerit full draft and is available for download on the city's website: http://www.citystaug:com/goverrlinent!planning and building/HistoricPreservationMasterPlan.php EXCERPTED SECTIONS FROM HISTORIC PRESERVATION MASTER PLAN (DRAFT} 8.21.17 STRATEGIES WITH UNDERLYING GOALS: A. CITY-WIDE PLANNING 1. · Incorporate Historic Preservation Elements in All Neighborhood, District & City-Wide Planning Initiatives · 2. Incorporate Historic Preservation and Archaeology in all City Planning Tnitiatives St. Augustine has developed numerous city-wide plaiming documents that include historic preservation and archaeology goals and strategies, including the identification and preservation · of historic buildings and archaeological sites, as well as the preservation and adaptive reuse of buildings. The city should continue to promote preservation and archaeology in all its plans, including hazard riritigation planning, as well as implement initiatives that promote the protection of its historic and cultural resources. B. HISTORIC RESOURCE INVENTORY 1. Prepare Historic Resource Documentation 2. Utilize Documentation to Prioritize Designations & Resources 3. Utilize Documentation to Identify Endangered Properties, Landscapes & ·Vistas 4. Increase Access to Documentation 5. Prepare Detailed Documentation of the Most Significant Resources A clear understanding of the location and significance of historic resources is key to planning for their protection. Many of the city's neighborhoods have been surveyed, but in some cases the available information is outdated and neither includes designations identifying the level of significance, nor been incorporated into the city's GIS mapping. Accurate survey information can provide the basis for assessing potential Historic Districts or HP Conservation Districts; inform recomffiendations in proposed planning projects and hazard mitigations plans; and identify properties that are subject to historic preservation review or might take advantage of preservation-based financial incentives. C. HISTORIC PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION & ZONING 1. Correlate Historic Preservation & Zoning Designations & Requirements · 2. Consider Form-Based Zoning for National Register Historic Districts 3. Establish Zoning Overlays to Protect Vistas around Historic Resources 4. Balance Extreme Building Elevations & Historic Neighborhood Character 5. Revise HARE Application Review Procedures 6~ Revise Architectural Guidelines for Historic Preservation HARB review should be required for all designated Landmarks. In addition to HARB review, zoning tools can be utilized to promote the suitability of new construction in all historic city neighborhoods by regulating height, setbacks and building ·footprints. Also, the historic EXCERPTED SECTIONS FROM HISTORIC PRESERVATION MASTER PLAN (DRAFT) 8.21.17 preservation division of the Zoning Ordinance should be modified to allow greater flexibility in the design of buildings outside of the Town Plan Historic District. The administration process for local Historic Districts by HARB should be improved to streamline and increase transparency in the Certificate of Appropriateness review process. Upqating the ArchiteCtural Guidelines for Historic Preservation can serve to assist HARB, facilitate expansion of staff review for administrative applications, and allow property owners to make informed proposals for modifications to historic buildings and sites. D. REDUCING HISTORIC BUILDING DEMOLITION 1. LimitProperties that are Eligible for Demolition. 2. Supplement Financial Hardship Review Process 3. Reduce Demolition-by-Neglect 4. Limit Replacement Building Size 5. Discourage After-the-Fact Demolition Applications 6. Clarify Demolition Review Rf?quirements & Processes The desirability of St. Augustine as a place to live and conduct business has resulted in a surge in property values. Along with deferred maintenance and lack of resources there is a consequent increase in the number of Certificate of Demolition applications. At the sites of most prior demolitions, the resulting new construction is larger, yielding a higher rate of return for owners, but also adversely affecting historic neighborhood character. Applications for demolition of properties outside of the local and national historic districts can be considered for local Landmark designation through HARB' s evaluation of the demolition application. There is a lack of clarity for property owners as to whether or not their property could be designated as a . local landmark. Categories of historic buildings recommended in the Historic Resource Inventory Strategy section of this plan will establish criteria that will be used by the city in reviewing demolition applications. This will identify the probable outcome of a demolition application at any particular property. E. ECONOMICS 1. Integrate Preservation into Commercial Revitalization 2. Create Preservation Reinvestment Opportunities 3. Promote Preservation Programs and Incentives 4. Promote Preservation Programs to Encourage Affordable Housing zn Historic Neighborhoods The historic character of St. Augustine is a draw for residents, businesses and visitors, and as such, should be considered an important economic driver and opportunity for the future. The city currently has economic-focused preservation programs that benefit residents and property owners; namely the Florida Property Tax Exemption for Historic Properties (ad valorem tax exemption program), as well as the Lincolnville Community Redevelopment Area. Programs need to be expanded to encourage affordable housing and associated historic preservation activities. Businesses could benefit from improvements that encourage patrons to spend more time, and thus more funds, in the city's shops and restaurants. It also should be recognized EXCERPTED SECTIONS FROM HISTORIC PRESERVATION MASTER PLAN (DRAFT) 8.21.17 that tourists, although providing an economic benefit, also have a negative impact on the city's historic resources and infrastructure, and the city should explore ways of recouping the associated expenditures. F .. HAZARD MITIGATION 1. Participate in the Disaster Mitigation Planning Process 2. Plan Historic Preservation Disaster Response . Hazard mitigation planning and response is an issue that impacts many decision-making bodies in the city affecting environmental conservation efforts, infrastructure improvements, emergency response procedures, and the associated required funding. Protection of the city's historic and cultural resources and environments should be considered in the larger context of the city's hazard mitigation planiring efforts. On a smaller scale, individuals need guidance on ways to protect their properties .. To that end; the promotion of hazard mitigation options that support the long-term protection and preservation of the city's historic buildings, sites, and archaeological resources should be encouraged. G. ARCHAEOLOGICAL PROGRAM 1. Expand Archaeological Program 2. Enhance Support ofArchaeological Program St. Augustine's Archaeological Ordinance establishes one of the most robust city-sponsored regulatory processes in the country, addressing early indigenous settlement as well as the first successful European settlement in the United States. In many cases, archaeology represents one of the few glimpses into the daily lives of the city's early inhabitants and, through the collection of transportable artifacts, provides an opportunity to study direct historic evidence of the city's development. Currently, the program is challenged by the need to respond to rising sea levels, which can make threatened deposits inaccessible, and an increase in new construction associated with demolition applications. Expanded funding and support are necessary to adequately implement an archaeological program that responds to the unique below-grade resources in St. Augustine. ·H. EDUCATION & ADVOCACY 1. Increase Awareness of the Value of St. Augustine's Architectural, Archaeological and Cultural Resources and Their Benefits 2. Increase Awareness of How Historic Preservation Positively Affects the City Local education and advocacy initiatives supporting historic preservation and archaeology are currently undertaken by many entities including the City, Flagler College, the St. Augustine Historical Society, the St. Augustine Archaeological Association (SAAA), Florida Public Archaeology Network (FP AN), the Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program (LAMP), and individual museums. New initiatives, like the Citizens for the Preservation of St. Augustine and University of Florida's Preservation Institute St. Augustine could expand those offerings. These efforts should continue and be expanded to demonstrate how historic preservation and archaeology EXCERPTED SECTIONS FROM HISTORIC PRESERVATION MASTER PLAN (DRAFT) 8.21.17 can benefit the city's economic revitalization, hazard mitigation and sustainability goals. An expansion of education and advocacy initiatives will require strong participation from institutions, organizations, advocacy groups and individuals and. can include a wide range of activities such as presentations, walking tours, workshops, and school tours, all taking advantage of new technology and communication methods. Additionally, city officials and local representatives need to seek resources and recognition outside of the community for grant funds, participation in national programs and designations, and to promote awareness of potential threats facing the city. -OVERVIEW OF · HE SPANISH OUARTER · ···············~·····················. · ····························································~···········~······················. . . In the 18th and 19th century tbis northernmost secti~n of the walled colonial city was bounded by two Spanish def~nse lines: the Cubo defen.se lii1e and City Gate on the north and by the Rosario defense line, present~day Cordova Street, on the west. .This area was first qeveloped in the late 17th century as a work camp during the construction of the Castillo de San Marcos and later as ·a ;neighborhood Utter the completion of the fortin 1695. All structures were destroyed iri the 1702 siege of the City, those generally north of Cuna Street by:the Spanish to establlsh a d~ar field of fire from the fort, and those south by the invadmg South Carplinians. By the mid-eightee~th century, buildings had been rebuilt mainly along St. George and Spanish Streets, and a number ofthem still remain; including the Averc), DeMesa,Arrivas, Rodri- . guez-Sanchez, and Paredes Houses. During the British period, the Minorcans generally setlle'd in this sec~on of town, a~d it remained the "Mino~~an Quarter" well into the 19i:h century. Ne~ construction con.fu~ed in theSecond Spanish Period (1784-1821), with a number of extant structures, such as the Triay House, the Oldest School-House, and the City Gate; dating from tbis period. By the.t::=::~-.V..___L---:;7JM,~ mid:-19th century; . developi_lJ.ent expanded 1~rmla~~ir~ west wa,rd along Hypolita and Cuna Streets. § The post-Civil War years brought intense commercialization · to St. George Street, ka.Yne;ilt==t=J1fit~~~CE . becoming St. Augustine's maill thoroughfare, lined with shops, boarding houses, and large hotels. St. George Street. underwent major ,changes in the late 19th. and early ·20th centuries with the· demolition of colonial structures and the ~-~r.a~:::::\\~tQJi;~ erection of hrick commercial buildings. This section of the street gradually deteriorated into ·a depressed business district. Beginning in 1959, the Historic St. Augustine Preserva tion . Board, in conjunction With the St. Augustine Restoration F.oundation and· - 10 private citizens; restored and reconstructed several buildings along St. George Street as . - ~ part of a movem(O!nt to recognize the City's disappearing colonial past. Several of the Preservation Board's buildings are open to~-,--~~-- the public as a living-history museum, origi- L~· ...... . DISCLAIMER~ This m~p is fcir refe;ence ocly and is.not to be constructed as a·survey ~r legal do~ume~t. Data provided are derived.frommultiple soUic~s -~~ varying levels of accUiacy. The City of St. Augustine disclaims all responsibpity for the accli:racy or-completeness ofthe -data shown her~ on. ~ - ~------~------~~------. OVERVIEW OF THE OLD CITY EIGHBORHOOD ··················································································~·······~··········································· .This-se ·In the 18th and eaily 19ili centUries, this section contained a number of govern~ 1 mental and .. ecclesiastical. . . structures,. including La Soledad parish church a..n.d school on St. George Street and·the hospital an4 jail on Aviles Street. This pattern of development persisted into the American Period, as this area, espe cially along Aviles Street, continued to house a disproportionately large ~P.;~;\!2:1\1'~::\\~ number of public and educational facilities, such as the Territorial City i\.-r7)Y' q_.'-' Council Meeting House, the Peabody School, the City's library, and police . and fue departments. Since the Civil War, neighborhood has remained primarily residential. As a whole, the neighbor- f1J,?,,:~I:.!,\ hood containt; one ·of the largest"=<'"'-.,."'.,., concentrations of 18th and 19th century structures within St. Augustine, includ ing the highest number of extant ~""""'"- colonial structures in St. Augustine, such as the Sanchez, Marin, Puello, Jones and tWo Rovira Houses on Marine Street, the·. Tovar and Oldest House on St. Francis Street, and the St. · Francis Inn on the corner of St. George and St. Francis Streets. DISCLAIMER: This map.is for reference only and is not to be constructed ·as a survey or legal document. Data pwvided are derived from multiple sources with varying le.vels of acquacy. 'Ih~ cjty of St Augm;tine disclaims all responsibjlity for the accuracy or completeness of the data shown hereon. . OVERVI.: EW OF THE·.LINCOLNVILLE . ·NEIGHBO -RHOOD. ···············-······· · ·········································· · ·················· · ·············~····· ~ ············· ·· ············· Lincolnville is a historically significant neighborhood lo·cated southwest of doWntown St. Augustine. During the latte~ part of the First Spanish Period (1700~1763), Lincolnvill-e was the site of the Indian villages .of Palica and' Pocotalaca, as.well as several Spanish land grant holdings. Today, many streets in Lin~olnvillE! follow the boundaries of these colonial citrus groves .and agricultural :fi.eld1i that were established by these land grants. The British later incorporated the Peninsula whe;re Lincolnville is now located into the City's defense system by building three fortifications along the ·san Sebastian River ~d· improVing the local tran·s portation systeni by developing ferry service from Bridge Street and Kings Ferry to the area west of the San Sebasti In 1886, former black slaves -began settling in this ~~Q~["-;:;;;-=m-ffiW1l\LJ~C:=:::::JjS:I]1'"7fi~§l al"ea first known as ·"Africa", ·but later renamed ~~~~~~i~fl]~~~ Lincolnville. The residents. fu·st rented property from the City, but by the early 1870s, had begun l""i'/'Vfl f!::; i,a; QUI. ~l.:"l' buying lots and building homes along Central Avenue (11.ow Martin Luther King Avenue). By 1885, Lincolnville was a rapidly growing black com- . · munity. All development in the .neighborhood was virtually complete by 1930; Lincolnville is roughly bounded by Cedar Street and DeSoto Place on the north, Riberia Street on the west, Cerro Street on the south, and Washington . Street on the east. The ·limits .of the neighborhood are also determined, in part, by its geographicallo:...... \ cation: . the portion of the southwest peninsula. wher~ Uncolnville is found i~ bordered on the east by Maria Sanchez Creek and hemmed in . on the south and west by the tidal marshe.s of the Matah-. zas and San Sabastiaillliv~rs . For the m~st part, the neighborhood ~ohsists of wood frame vernacular re~idences that reflect the period from 1870 to 1930 . . Although primarily a: · residential neighborhood, Lincolnville also contains a small n~ber of non- tYW~d~');;>EWJ: .:,'.:: residential buildings, including churches, commer:. cial structures,. and other buildings that contribute to the historic character of the neighborhood. ~~~~~~~==~~~~~~~-L_lJ DISCLAiMER: ThiS map is for reference only and js rrot to be constructed as a surv:ey or legal document Data provided are derived from multiple som:ces with varying levels of accuracy. The City ofSt Augustine disclaims all responsibility for the:accuracy or completeness of the data shown hereon. OVERVIEW OF FLAGLER-'-S ODEL LAND .NEIGHBORHOOD · · · ·················~··········· · ··· · ····· · ········································ · ········ ···················· · ····················· The ~~~el_L~.d T~act is ~~- neigh?or~ood located immediately west of Dovmtown St. Augustine. The most outstanding e:x;am ples of late nineteenth and early twentieth century architedu;e in the ~ity are generilly located her~, particularly.the ~~D.~ental p~ured concrete hotels and chun:hes, and the spacious wiri.ter residences of prominent norther~ers. TJ:ris area originally housed an early eighteenth century Creek Indian village, as well as a Tolomato cemetery in the late eighteenth and ~ineteenth century. Spanish . settlers of St. Augustine primarily utilized this area for small-scale farrn:iiJ.g in fue late sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. · Systematic residential d~velopment itJ. this section of the City did not occur until after the Civil War, when an artesian well contractor E.F. Joyce purchas~d the property fronting Orange Street and subdivided and sold lots beginrung ill 1873. By 1885 about · a dozen houses had been built between Cordova and Riberl.a Street. However, this area w~s unable to be developed further because over tWo-thirds of the h~act was owned by large private estates or by the federal government Whilehoneymooning in St. Augustine in the early 18SOs, Heiuy :J;llagler saw the opportunity·.to use his buddillg railroad interests to capitalize on the winter Florida climate. Flagler found the undeveloped tract northwest of the City ideal for his plans to transform St. Augustine into a winter resort for wealthy northern families. Flagler planned to purchase enough land in the undeveloped tract to build a monumental hotel, which would be .surrounded by complementary residences on spacious lots. Between 1885 and 1889, Flagler acquired almost forty acres in the tract by consolidating the different parcels and buying land from the federal government. He consciously incorporated St. Augustine's Spanish heritage into the development by naming the new streets after cities in Spain · and erecting buildings in Spanish Renirissance Revival style. Residential construction in the first twn decades of development fit the mold of an elegant neighborhood for the nation's elite. Prominent winter residents and senior officials in the Flagler organization bUilt elaborate residences, particularly in the four blocks north of the Hotel Ponce de Leon. However; by the early 1900s, the boom era was over as the oil-railroad magnate developed new interests in south Florida. Fl~ler ter- N minated his direct involvement in de veloping the neighborhood in 1903 and conveyed title of the undeveloped thir ty-seven acres to the Model Land Co., a Flagler incorporated real estate firm. 'This firm shifted development to supplying residences for the working class of St. Augustine, particularly the employee:? of the railroad. By 1930, the tract had filled out with modest resi dences, many influenced by the then popular Bungalow and Mediterranean Revival styles. Today, the neighborhood is essentially ;r~sidential in natur~ and is roughly bounded by Cordova Street on the east, · U.S. 1 on the west, Orange Street on the north, and King Street on the south. DISCLAJ]VIER: This map is for reference only and ;is not to be constructed as fl ~uivey or legal docunient. Data provided are derived from multiple sources with · . varYlng levels of accuracy. The City of St· Augustine disclaims all responsibility for the ac=acy or completeness of the data shown ):J.ereo:p...... OVERVIEW .OF THE UPTOWN NEI.GHBORHOOD . · ·~···· · ··· · ····· · · · ········ - ················~························································································· -TheeUptown: Neighborhood encompasses two districts listed on the·N atimial Register of Historic -Phtces: -the Abbott--· Tract Historic District and the North City Histo.ric District. During the late 1830s, this was the .first aiea outside the colonial city to be systematically developed and settled; The pioneer developer of the Uptown Neighborhood was Peter Sken Smith. Smith, a land speculator form Philadelphia, purchased the two southernmost grants in the Mil y . Quinientas, st. Augustine's defensive perimeter duri~g the Second Spanish Period (1784-1821). Smith surveyed and subdivided the nine~acre tract into thirty lots, two undivided blo~ks and four streets. William Davis, the Deputy Mar" shall of East Florida, also attempted to profit from the housing booin, and proceeded to acquire and consolidate sev era1Spai1ish land grants in this area in 1839. He platted the twenty-five acres ofland into fo].ITteen blocks and 130 lots for residential development. However, a nation-wide depression in the 1840s stalled iand sales and housirig depr~s sion, and the Uptown Neighborhoodremain~4 relatively unchanged until after th~ Civil War. The local economy was . revived in 1885 with the arrival of HenrY Flagler and the subsequent growth of the tou~ism industry. Although Flagler was not directly associated with development in the Uptown Neighborhood; his presence attracted other prominent developers, including many from out-of-state and stimulated investment in land improvements and building con struction throughout the City. This area now contains buildings dating from-the Antebellum Period, but most date from the late nineteenth Flagler Era and early twentieth century, particularly the Florida boom of the 1920s. ...... DISCLAIMER: This map is for reference only and is not to be constructed as a snivey or legal document. Data pr~vided ar~ derived from multipie·sources with varying levels of ac=acy. The City of St. Augustine disclaims all" responsibility for the ac=acy or completeness ofthe data shown hereon. OVERVIEW·OF THE MAGNOLIA NEIGHBORHOOD· ...... •...... •...... •._ ...... •...... •...... •.•...•...... •....•.....•.....•.....• --Nor-th, beyond-the. Mission-.Nombre de Dios property, are the Williams Addition, San Marco, _Miramar, Miramar-on- the-Bay subdivisions and the FDuntain of youth Tra(:t. These subdivisions evolved out of six early 19th century Spamsh land grants; including the north~rnmost grant to Tomas de Aguilar, the gover nor's chief secretary. The Aguilar Tract formed the northern portion of the colonial d~fense perimeter knovm as the Milyy Quinientos (The Fifteen Hundred), and continued to serve as St. Augustine's northern city limit lintill~J23. Betwee~ .1826 and 1835 Stephen Arnau, aMinorcan and officer in the Florida . . Territorial Militia, acquired most of the land within these grants and deeded them to his son Paul, five-time mayor of St. Augustine. In 1868, Arnau sold the property to State Senator Henry H. Williams, vyho built a large home and cultivated. citrus and roses on land east of Magnolia Av~nue in what is tod~ythe Fomitain of Youth Park. 0 Sections within Williams Addition were developed at a later date, including the San Marco, Miramar, . . Miramar-on-the-Bay, and Fountain ofYouth, which were subdivided in the 1920s. The Fountain ofYouth Tract was acquired during this period by Walter B. Fraser, Mayor of St. Augustine from 1934-1942 arid a . . state senator~ Today,·this neighborhood is .home to several significant buildings and sites, including: . th~ Old St. Johns County Jail, a National Register property; the Fouritain of Youth Park, where the original set- . tlem~nt of St. Augustine waslikely located; and Magnolia A venue, which arching live .oaks proVide one ,of the City's most scenic vistas. DISCLAThffiR: 'This.map is for reference OVERVIEW OF THE NELMAR TERRACE NEIGHBORHOOD ..... ,..•.....•.•...... •...•.•...... •..••••..•••••....•. ~······················································· . . . . Nehnar Terrace is a historically significant residential neighborhoodthat is located north of down- toWn St. Au~stit"J.e. In the early 18th century; the nortlu~astern c~rner of the n~ighborhood was tl~e site of . the Macaris Indian Village. During the first decade of the 19th century, the Spa~ish goverrn::o.ent issued three land grants in tms area; two of which formed the northern border·of the c.olonlal defense perimeter known · as the Mil y Quin,ientos (The Fifteen Hundred). This boundary served as St. Augustjne's norther:O. city limits untill923, and later became San Mirco Avenue. During the 1830s and early 1840s,: Thom~s Douglas, a jus- .tice of the Florida Supreme. Court, acquired a large tnict of land that encompassed the present-day N elmar Terrace neighborhood and developed a plantation complex in its eastern section. C.M. Fuller, a local teal estate developer purchased theNehnar Terrace Tract in 1913, when he platted out a new subdivision and began selling lots and c;:onstructing houses. . ception of the commercial area: along SanMa:i:co Avenue, the neighborhood boundaries correspond to the boundarie~ of the historiC Nehnar Terrace Subqivision Plat from the early 20th centUry. The landscaping and ·layout of the neighborhood still eXhibit the upscale origins of the subdivisio.n: the unifo~m lot sizes, the ar chitect-designed homes <:t:hd many of the planned community featmes are still present. The neighborhood cover~ app:wxiinately twenty-nine acres and encompasses all or parts of a nine-block ai·ea. DISCLOOR: This map is for reference o:iuy and is·not to be cons~cted as a s~eyor legal do~timent Data provided are derived from multiple sources wi.th yarying levds of atcuracy. The City of St. Augustine di~clai:ri:J.s all responsibility for the accuracy or completen~ss ·of the data sho~ hereon. . . .· OVERVIEW OF THE GREATER FULLERWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD· ··· ·· · ·· · ·· ·· ···· · ······· ·· ························· · ···· ·· -··················· · ~ · ············· · ······· · ························ · ·· · ·· The Fullervvood neighborhood began as an early 20th century streetcar subdivision located north of colonial downtown St. Augustine. In i9l3, Charl~s M. Fuller,~ l~~ar e_;;_tr~p~e~~.;;,r, purchased several pl;operi:ies in this area alicrbl:S-1:iiisi.+less partner~- Fraiik ' E. Wood, ac quired the land just no;th of Fuller's holdings. Together, the two men subdivided the land into the Fuller-wood Park Subdivision (The hyphen disappeared by the 1930s, and became simply Fulierwood). The Fuller-wood Development Company touted the subdivisi~n as "1he Garden Spot of St. Augustine" and promised that the lots would double in value. By 1921, the nuinber of bUilding permits issued in .St. Augustine had doubled froni the previous year and this expansion ann.exed the Fullerwood Park subdivision into the City. .The Florida Schooi for fue De~ ~d Blind also contrib~tedto the grciwJ:?. of Fullerwood Park. By 1920, the school was ~major employeT in St. A~gustine ap.d nearby housing in Fullerwood appealed to those working at the school. Growth in the neighborhood exploded from 1924~1930, with oveT 106 houses constructed dming this time period. To acco=odate the burgeoning population, a new schoor"was established in the northem section ofth~ neighborhood. Th~ Fullerwood School offered education for students in grades 1-6, and be- . cause it was considered one of the best schools in the distriCt, families moved to Fullerwood Park and surrounding areas specifically fm . their children to attend the school. It f~ces Hildreth Street, ~ne of the original platted streets of the Fullerwood Park subdivision, and today is one of the few remaining historic neighborhood schools in St. Johns County. . The collapse of the Florida Land Boom in 1926 dramatically slowed the development of Fullerwood Park. The local building indushy · ruied up with relatively few homes constructed during the Depression years. Only seven new houses were built in the :Q.eighborhood during this time. However, World War II brought thousands of men and women to the area for military training. Camp Blanding to the west of St. Augustine, and the Jacksonville Naval Air Station to the north, prepared more soldiers for battle than any other facility in the State of Flmida. Many of these veterans returned to St. Augustine to settle after the war. Construction on most of the re:J;TI.aining vacant lots in the Fullerwood Park subdivision occurred in the .,-----,~----~~.-----.---~~~~rr--~~.---~----. i=ediate aftermath of World War II through the end of.the 1950s. Lots were at a premium in Fullerwood and contractms quickly aquired these lots to build new homes. The mte of construction slowed again in the early part of 1946 due to a lack of available materials. To keep . construction moving forward, contractors began using concrete blocks as a primary building ma terial and blockhouses began appearmg on the remain ing vacant lots ~ Fullerwood Park Approximat~ly 56 . houses were ;:onstructed in Fullerwood during the post ~war building boom. Development of Fullerwood Park was largely conclud ·. ed by 1960, hound this time, construction was shift ing away from northern St: Augustine to the Dav1s . . Shores Subdivision on Anastasia Island. Even though Fullerwood was no longer marketed as a fashionable i:ieighbmhood, it was still perceived as a desirableloca tion to live and raise a family. The majmity of its resi dents held p~ofessional jobs with the Florida ~ast Coast .Railroad, Florida Power; City Goverilllient, and the Flmida School for Deaf and Blind, reflecting a cross -section of the middle .class in St. Augustine. Today, mW\~Ri~MW~\ the Greater ·Fullerwood neighborhood still retains much of early-to-mid-centmy character and is general ly bounded by San Marco Avenue to the west, Macaris A venue to the south, and the marsh to the north and east. DISC~R: Thls niap is for referenc~ only and i~ not to be cons~ucted as a survey or legai doc~ent Data provided ar.e derived fro~ multiple sources ~th · ·varymg levels of accuracy. The City ~fSt A~austine disclaims all responsibility for _the accuracy or completeness .of the data sho~ hereon." . . r . . OVERVIEW. OF THE LIGHTHOUSE PARK . . . NEIGHBORHOOD ••·••········••·······•····················•···•·•··•··••·••··•·•··•·····•·••··••··•····••·••·•··•·····•·••··•·••··•··••••····•••·••·• Lighthouse Park-evolved uQtofa 1793" Spanish-land grantt~ Lorenzo-Rodriguez; Residential construction commenced in . the mid-1880swith most early develop ment takitlg place north of the Light- · house on White Street and Lighthmise Avenue. :Development proceeded much ._ more slowly in the Paul Capo and Aviles Terrace Subdivisions. Keegan's addition developed from land of the U.S. Navy Wireless Station, which was c).edared sur- . plus after World w arii: In general, . Lighthouse Park is essenticilly a 20th cen turyneighborhood as overthree-quarters of the houses were built between 1910 · and 1930.. . . NorthAll~stasiaisland. . was .. msciAIMER: This ~a~ is for refere~ce oruy mdis no~- to be constr]lcte.d as a survey or iegal docu~ included Within the e~anded-corporate . . . . ment Pata provided are derived from multiple sources With varying levels of accuracy. The City of St limits ofSt. Augusfuie in 1923. Augustine disclaims all responsibili.ty for the accuracy or completeness of the data shown hereon. . · OVERVIEW OF THE NORTH DAVIS SHORES NEIGHBOR-HOOD ····•··················•·························•·······················•···········•·····•·•···············•·•······················ · · -until the 1920s, thisrforthwest -comer ofAnastasia Island was a vast, swampy lowland-with oe:casional peak-s of-high gronnd. In - the colonial period, this area served as a protective barrier to the struggling military outpost on the mainland. The settlers.estab lished a series oflookouts here, including a watchtower where Lighthouse Park is now located, to SurVey the sea for friendly ves sels and enemy intruders. The island also proVided an abundant building material, coquilla, from a quarry that lies east of Escolta Creek. In 1740, General Oglethorpe of Georgia established a battery on high ground near the intersection of Oglethorpe Botile .vard and Arredondo A venue frqm where he 'unsuccessfullybombarded St. Augustine and th~ Castillo de San Marcos for twenry three days. When Spatu ceded Florida to the United States in 1821, this ru:ideveioped lowland became federal property. In 1855, the State of Florida, :through an Internal Improvement Fund, acquired it for the purposes of encouraging and promoting the development of unproductive lands. For such reasons, the ;marsJ:Uand on no;th Anastasia Island was granted to public transportation :firms. From 1858 to 1907, the bulle of Davis Shores area was owned by the St. Johns Railway Co., the Florida East Coast Rffilway Co., and the St. Augustine and South Beach Rffilway and Bridge Co. Two officers of the latter company, H.J. Ritchie and M.R. Bean, were pro moters of the then developing Lighthouse Parle area and were instrumental in establishing a trolley service across the mudflats to the beachfront comm.unity of"Anastasia." A small section of the DaVis Shores area, the section immediately north of Escolta Creek, was granted to the Florida Coast Line canal and Transpciliation Company in 1885 as state compensation for the conipa-' ny's plans to dJ.·edge an inland watentVayfrom north Florida to the Keys. The Canal Company held this land until1913. From 1907 to 1925, the bulle of the DaVis Shores area was owned by the St. Johns Electric Company. In 1922, the company allowed a fifty foot causeway to be constructed through its property so that Anastasia BoUlevard could be connected to the planned Bridge ofLio.ns. Two events within the next three · years permanently altered the future of the marshlands. In 1923, the n01ihern portion of Anastasia Island was incorporated into the City, and two ·years later, wealthy Florida land developer, D.P. "Doc" DaVis, pur chased all of the lowlands and pro ceeded to raise the land by a massive dredge arid fill operation. DaVis ShoreSubdiVision, plated in late 1925 and early 1926, was to be a planned coln.munity, but the Florida Land bust of 1926 ended Davis' dream. ·Although many lots were sold, only eleven Mediterranean ReVival struc.:. tureswere built: six houses, four apartments, and a office for the Davis Cmporation. In 1927, the newly completed bridge led to a largely va- . cant area. Not until the prosperous post-World W a"r II years did DaVis Shores Witne$S the rapid growth that DaVis foresaw decades earlier. ·DISCLArMER: This map is for reference only and :i!; not to b~ constructed as a survey or legal.document Data provided are derived from multiple sources with varying levels of accuracy. The City of St Augustine disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the data shown hereon. OVERVIEW OF THE SOUTH .DAVIS SHORES NEIGHBORHOOD ...... •••.•..••.••.•....••...... •...•....••.••.••••.••••.....••.•...... •...... •.••..•..••• •...... •..•...... ••••••.•••...... Until the 1920s, this southwest corner of Anastasia Island was a vast, swampy lowland With owi.sional peaks of high ground. In the colonial period, this area served as a protective barrier to the struggliilg military outpost on the mairiland. The settlers estab lished a series oflookouts here, irtcluding a watchtower where Lighthouse Paric is now located, to survey the sea for :friendlyves sds and ~nemy intruders. The island also provided an.abundant building material, coquina, from a quarry that lies east ofEscoita Creek. In i 740, General Oglethorpe of Georgia established a battery ~n high ground near the intersectio:O. of Oglethorpe Boule vard ;md Arredondo Avenue from where he unsuccessfully bombarded. St. Augustine and the Castillo de San Marcos for twenty three days. When Spain ceded Florida to the United States in 1S21, this undeveloped lowland became. federal property. In 1855, the State of Florida, through an Internal Improvement Fund, acquired it for the purposes of encouraging and promoting the development of unproductive lands: For such reasons, the marshland on north Anastasia Island was granted to public transportation firms. From 1858 to 1907, the bulk of Davis Shores area was owned by the St. Johns Railway Co., the Florida East Coast Railway Co., and the St. Augustine and South Beach Railway and Bridge Co. Two officers of the latter company, H.J. Ritchie and M.R. Bean, were pro~ rooters of the then developing Lighthouse Park area and were instrumental in establishing a trolley service across the .mudflats to the beachfront coni:rnunity of "Anastasia." A small section of the Davis Shores area, the section inlmediately north of Escolta Creek, was granted to the Florida Coast Line canal and Transportation Company in 1885 as state compensation for the compa ny's plans to dredge an inland waterway from north Florida to the Keys. The Canal Company held this land until1913. From 1907 to 1925, the bulk. of the Davis Shores area was owned by the St. Jolms Electric Company. N In 1922, the company allowed afifty foot causeway to be constructed through its prop A erty so·that Anastasia Boulevard could be con nected to the planned Bridge of Lions. Two events Within the next three years perma nently altered the future of the marshlands. In 1923, the northern portion of Anastasia Island was incorporated into the City, and two years later, wealthy Florida land developer, D.P. · · "Doc" Davis, purchased all of the -lowlands and proceeded to raise the land by a massive dredge and fill operation. Davis Shore Subdi- . vision, plated in late 1925 arid early 1926, was to be a planned community, but the Florida Land bust of 1926 ended Davis' dream. Alt hough many lots were. sold, oruy eleven Medi- . terranean ReVival structures, were built: six houses, four apartments, and a office for the · Davis Corporation. In 1927, the newly~ completed bridge led to alargely vacant area. Not until the prosperous post-World War II . yea~s did Davis Shores Witness the rapid groWth th.at Davis foresaw decades earlier. DISCLAIMER: This map is for reference oill.y and is not t~ be constructed ~s a survey or legal document. Dat~ pro11ided are derived from multiple sources with varying levels ot accuracy. The Clty of St. Augustine disclaims aJ.i responsibility for 1he accuracy or completeness of the data shown hereOl;.. MATANZAS RIVER St. Augustine National Register Historic Districts HPMP_100416 jmw ~.\ ;~\:~ ~ _,;J ;.J~~1,• N - \' Legend [_-_·_--_]CITYLIM . .'~~~\,. ' ,_-:l ·'' ·· }f~;\ c=J National Register Historic Districts i/';_·~·. - ..:; ~.,J1;. Building Age Range (per SJCPA) ('~;,.!~~~; BldView.act .. 1870-1911 .. 1912-1943 -- 1944-1970 - 1971 - 1991 .. 1992-2010 -I '-, · I I .J ~··. !~:.~ '-··-., ~ .....j ..£9 ~~ "L •I ·,· r:::~. :!. .~ ~, / w.l T· .,t -:;•;.i:~~~t··,.; :~- , ~~I +-~._ : ( / ~·- .~~-· .~·..~! 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