TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Anthea Gianniotes, Development Services Director
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM
DATE: June 4, 2024
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REVIEW OF VETERAN’S PARK'S PROPOSED PARKING AREA AND EXPANDED PARK AREA IN CONJUNCTION WITH CONSTRUCTION OF ATLANTIC CROSSING, SEQUENCE II
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Review and provide direction regarding utilizing Veteran’s Park's existing parking area for the construction access and staging of Sequence II of the Atlantic Crossing development, and the design of a permanent new parking area on the north side of Veteran’s Park and the ultimate, expanded park space (following completion of Atlantic Crossing).
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Background:
Atlantic Crossing is a two-phased, mixed-use development located on the north side of East Atlantic Avenue and south side of NE 1st Street spanning from the Intracoastal Waterway to NE 6th Avenue. Sequence I, which consists of the western portion of the development, is nearing completion. The developer is preparing for the construction of Sequence II. Sequence II is located between Sequence I and Veteran’s Park.
At the City Commission meeting of December 6, 2022, Atlantic Crossing requested utilization of the parking area at Veteran’s Park for construction access and staging during the construction of Sequence II of the development. In exchange, Atlantic Crossing would construct a new, permanent parking lot on the north side of Veteran's Park, replacing the existing shuffleboard and lawn bowling courts, and ultimately expand the landscaped area of Veteran's Park to the west at the completion of the development's construction. The City Commission was generally supportive of the request and directed Staff and the applicant to make sure a similar amount of parking would be provided to serve the park.
On November 7, 2023, the subject request was further discussed and more detailed plans were reviewed (attached) and direction regarding the proposed design of the parking area ...
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