TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Anthea Gianniotes, Development Services Department
THROUGH: Jennifer Alvarez, Interim City Manager
DATE: July 14, 2020
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THE WEST ATLANTIC REDEVELOPMENT PLAN UPDATE.
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Review and discuss the West Atlantic Redevelopment Plan Update.
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Background:
Two documents are attached that track the edits to the proposed West Atlantic Redevelopment Plan Update. The first one is "Edits in Current Draft, which shows the changes that have been made in the current version of the plan. The second attachment is "Additional Edits for Final Draft", which indicates changes suggested for the final version of the plan to be considered at adoption. In addition, a new cover graphic is proposed.
The West Atlantic Redevelopment Plan was originally adopted by the City Commission on July 11, 1995. The plan was last amended in November of 2000 by the “Visions west Atlantic” update. The 2000 plan called for gradual redevelopment with an emphasis on preserving and enhancing the existing neighborhoods, while promoting pedestrian-friendly commercial development along Atlantic Avenue, with a mix of residential, commercial, and civic functions. The redevelopment strategies outlined in the 2000 plan include recommendations on Future Land Use, Zoning, and Land Development Regulations (LDR) amendments.
The Southwest Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan was originally adopted on May 9, 2003. The plan is organized into five sub-areas, with an illustrative master plan articulating the vision for the area. The plan echoes the importance of revitalizing West Atlantic Avenue, as well as strategies to improve the housing stock in the area, while avoiding potential displacement of the residents. Increasing residential density to provide affordable housing options for a variety of incomes is part of an infill development plan, which was adopted into the LDRs to promote workforce housing. The plan includes design princip...
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