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- FL
- Duval County
- 6/5/25
- 06/05/2025
- 34 Minutes
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Overview: The Jacksonville Beach City Council has approved Michael Kulick, a local artist from Atlantic Beach, to create a mural for the public restroom at the pier parking lot. This decision followed a detailed review and scoring of 21 submissions, with a strong emphasis on selecting local talent as stipulated in the project guidelines. The council’s deliberations highlighted the importance of aligning artistic projects with community identity and practical considerations.
- FL
- Duval County
- 6/2/25
- 06/02/2025
- 71 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent session, Jacksonville Beach City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 2025-8224, allowing the rezoning of the Delome property at 1026th Avenue North for a new mixed-use development. The project, proposed by Corner Lot Development Group, will replace a 1975 commercial strip center with a 59-foot building featuring commercial spaces and potentially residential condos or hotel rooms, depending on market conditions. The project promises to enhance both the aesthetic and functional aspects of the downtown area, prompting mixed reactions from the community regarding its impact.
- FL
- Duval County
- 5/27/25
- 05/27/2025
- 29 Minutes
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Overview: The Jacksonville Beach City Council meeting focused on development plans and community feedback, resulting in the approval of a mixed-use redevelopment project. The proposed transformation of a strip shopping center into a five-story building sparked discussions around zoning, parking, and community impact. Additionally, the council reviewed a conditional use application for converting office space into residential units, aligning with local zoning codes.
- FL
- Duval County
- 5/20/25
- 05/20/2025
- 91 Minutes
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Overview: At the recent Jacksonville Beach Board of Adjustment meeting, the board denied a series of variance requests that would have allowed for changes to local properties. The most notable case involved a request to build two single-family homes on property currently configured as a single lot, sparking discussion over zoning regulations and neighborhood impact. The board ultimately voted against the variances, citing concerns about increased lot coverage and potential precedent-setting issues.
- FL
- Duval County
- 5/19/25
- 05/19/2025
- 36 Minutes
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Overview: The Jacksonville Beach City Council meeting became a platform for residents to voice concerns about public safety and accessibility at local beaches and compliance with building codes. These discussions, intertwined with personnel changes and community updates, highlighted ongoing issues that the council must address urgently.
