2/21/20 @ 1:40 p.m. - Please see the below Press Release from GreenPointe Developers regarding the Groundbreaking Ceremony held on February 7th in celebration of the upcoming construction of Tributary Regional Park.

GREENPOINTE DEVELOPERS PRESS RELEASE 
CONTACT: Maxine McBride (904) 280-7960 or maxine@clockworkmarketing.com
COMPANY CONTACT: Gaynelle James (904) 996-2485 or gjames@GreenPointeLLC.com 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
GreenPointe Developers Break Ground on Tributary Park
New Nassau County Regional Park adjacent to new community
 
NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. (Feb. 21, 2020) – GreenPointe Developers, LLC, in partnership with the Nassau County Board of Commissioners, recently celebrated the groundbreaking of Tributary Park, a Nassau County Regional Park.

Tributary Park is located on Edwards Road, just west of Interstate 95. The new public park is adjacent to the community of Tributary, a master-planned, mixed-use community located in one of the area’s fastest growing corridors.“Tributary Park will be wonderful addition to the Nassau County community park system and a place where residents and visitors can gather, play and enjoy nature,” said Grady Miars, President, GreenPointe Communities. “In partnership with Nassau County, we have truly outstanding park designs and we are creating a place where the community can enjoy recreational pursuits and connect with Tributary’s exceptional natural surroundings.”

GreenPointe Developers donated more than 40 acres to Nassau County for conversion into a community park for use by residents and businesses. Tributary Park will be a new regional complex for sports fans and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. The new park will feature baseball and multi-purpose fields, concessions, a multi-purpose trail, and a future dog park. Completion of the park’s first phase is anticipated in 2021.

Board of County Commissioners Chairman Danny Leeper stated, “We are excited to welcome another GreenPointe Community to Nassau County. Not only are their communities aesthetically pleasing with exceptional architectural styles and landscaping, their communities also offer an array of amenities. Tributary Regional Park will truly have something for everyone and we are excited to partner with them on this project.” 

The community of Tributary has been thoughtfully planned to highlight the community’s premier location and geographical features. Tributary will include residential neighborhoods offering resort-style amenities, dog park, a comprehensive trail system, neighborhood parks with riverfront access, commercial and office space, and approximately 3,200 home sites. In addition to building a park and preserving a significant portion of the community’s uplands and wetlands, GreenPointe will be donating a site for a Nassau County public school and building a fire station. 

District Five Commissioner Justin Taylor echoed Chairman Leeper’s comments adding, “I am thrilled to partner with GreenPointe Communities to construct much needed recreational space for current and future residents. Because of the thoughtful planning that took place, there is a clear and explicit phasing schedule for these improvements. It’s great to partner with developers who share our vision.”
Homes in Tributary will include single-family homes, townhomes and multi-family properties offering innovative floor plans and home designs ranging in size and style to meet the homebuyer’s lifestyle. Homes are anticipated to be priced from the $200s.

Nassau County’s Planning Director Adrienne Burke stated, “The development program includes homes, as well as office, commercial and industrial space. With this mix of uses, combined with the park and future school site, Tributary will be a part of the Nassau County community for years to come, and will provide opportunities for residents to live, play and work.”

The community will be served by top-rated schools in the Nassau County School District. Tributary will offer a premier location near shopping, dining, recreation, medical centers, business centers and more.
Community construction is underway. Sales are anticipated to open in Summer 2020. For more information, visit www.TributaryLiving.com.

Photography:
 
GreenPointe Developers, LLC, in partnership with the Nassau County Board of Commissioners, recently celebrated the groundbreaking of Tributary Park.
Pictured in Photo #1
From left:
Liam O’Reilly, Senior Development Manager, GreenPointe Communities
Mike Taylor, North Florida Regional President, GreenPointe Communities
Thomas Ford, District 4 Commissioner, Nassau County
Adrienne Burke, Director of Planning and Economic Opportunity, Nassau County
Pat Edwards, District 3 Commissioner, Nassau County
Aaron Bell, District 2 Commissioner, Nassau County
Justin Taylor, District 5 Commissioner, Nassau County
Daniel Leeper, District 1 Commissioner and Vice Chair, Nassau County
Grady Miars, President, GreenPointe Communities
Gregg Kern, Project Manager, GreenPointe Communities

 
About GreenPointe Developers, LLC
 
GreenPointe Developers is the community and urban development division of GreenPointe Holdings with extensive real estate market data and analytical systems to rapidly assess real estate values and challenges.
 
The GreenPointe team has more than 140 years collective experience in developing some of the most sought-after master-planned and condominium communities in the Southeast. The team creates and transforms residential and mixed-use communities into neighborhoods for today’s homebuyer while providing lasting, sustainable value.
 
Having the utmost respect for the land, the GreenPointe team works diligently to protect and enhance nature’s best assets. This thoughtful practice allows GreenPointe Developers to create and reenergize communities that provide for an enduring lifestyle where people want to live, work and enjoy recreation. 
 
More information is available at www.GreenPointeLLC.com or (904) 996-2485.
 
                                                                  

2/19/20 @ 4:30 p.m. Please see the below information from the Department of Planning & Economic Opportunity regarding continuance of the three applications related to the proposed development of 28 multi-family units on Parcel D-1 of the Summer Beach Planned Unit Development.

FROM PEO
Please be advised that Staff and the applicants for small-scale FLUM amendment application CPA20-002, notice of proposed change to an existing DRI NOPC20-001, and final development plan application FD20-001 (Applicants: JH Cobb Properties Inc./Artisan Homes LLC/Rogers Tower, P.A.), related to the proposed development of 28 multi-family units on Parcel D-1 of the consolidated Summer Beach PUD/DRI, located at 5456 First Coast Hwy, at the intersection of First Coast Highway and Julia Street, have requested a continuance of the Planning and Zoning Board hearings for these application from February 4, 2020 to March 24, 2020. As a result, the subsequent hearings with Board of County Commissioners are requested to be continued to April 13, 2020

If you have any questions, please contact the Planning Department directly at (904) 530-6300 or email planninginfo@nassaucountyfl.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

2/12/20 @ 11:30 a.m. - The Flood Outreach Event originally scheduled for Thursday, February 6 was cancelled due to inclement weather. That event has been rescheduled to Wednesday, February 19th at 6:00 p.m. Please see the Press Release below for additional information.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Adrienne Burke
Director, PEO Department
(904) 530-6300
aburke@nassaucountyfl.com
 
COUNTY HOSTS FLOOD OUTREACH EVENTS IN FEBRUARY
 
Nassau County, Florida, February 12, 2020 - Rescheduled Flood Outreach Event on February 19, 2020 in Hilliard.
 
Please join the County to learn more about: 

• Results from the County's Vulnerability Assessment looking at flood and sea level rise risk on Amelia Island and West of I-95 (north of SR200/301)
• Floodplain management
• Protection strategies for flooding
• Flood zones and flood insurance

 
And we want to hear from you! Tell us about areas that you know flood or changes you have seen over time in Nassau County regarding flooding.

February 19, 2020 | 6-7:30PM
Hilliard Library
15821 County Road 108
Hilliard

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection awarded Nassau County a second Resilience Planning Grant to conduct a Vulnerability Assessment for the remainder of Nassau County. The first grant, awarded in 2018, looked at the Yulee and Callahan areas. The County selected the Balmoral Group to assist with the assessment, and they will be on hand at the outreach events to talk about their findings.
 
The two areas studied in this second phase are: 1) Amelia Island and 2) west of I-95 and north of A1A/SR 200/301. After completion of this phase, assessment of the entire County’s vulnerabilities will be complete. This assessment will help Nassau County be better prepared in planning for flood risk and changes in sea level, which is especially important as the community is expected to grow.
 
More information is available at: www.nassaucountyfl.com/vulnerabilityassessment and www.nassaucountyfl.com/floods
 
The Nassau County Planning and Economic Opportunity Department is charged with leading long-range and current planning for the community, with a focus on technical planning, implementation and management of the Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan, development and site plan review, and assistance to citizens, the Board of County Commissioners, County Manager and other staff, advisory boards, government agencies, and the private sector regarding growth and development in Nassau County. For more information on our Plan, Code, or current initiatives, visit www.nassaucountyfl.com/planning, call (904) 530-6300 or email planninginfo@nassaucountyfl.com.

2/5/20 @ 3:10 p.m. - Please join us for a Ground Breaking Ceremony in celebration of the upcoming construction of Tributary Regional Park (formerly known as Three Rivers). This park is the result of a public-private partnership between the Board of County Commissioners and the Developer, GreenPointe Communities, LLC.

The park will be located west of I-95 and will feature many amenities for people of all ages including:

• Baseball fields
  
• Multi-use fields
• Multi-use trails
• Playground with pavilion
• Boardwalk with Kayak Launch

WHAT: Ground Breaking Ceremony
WHEN: Friday, February 7, 2020 at 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Edwards Road, between Police Lodge Road and Easy Street

If you have any questions, please contact the County Manager's Office at (904) 530-6010.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

2/4/20 @ 10:45 a.m. - Please be advised that Staff and the applicants for small-scale FLUM amendment application CPA20-002, notice of proposed change to an existing DRI NOPC20-001, and final development plan application FD20-001 (Applicants: JH Cobb Properties Inc./Artisan Homes LLC/Rogers Tower, P.A.), related to the proposed development of 28 multi-family units on Parcel D-1 of the consolidated Summer Beach PUD/DRI, located at 5456 First Coast Hwy, at the intersection of First Coast Highway and Julia Street, have requested a continuance of the Planning and Zoning Board hearings for these application from February 4, 2020 to March 24, 2020.

If you have any questions, please contact the Planning Department at (904) 530-6300 or email planninginfo@nassaucountyfl.com.

-Doug McDowell
 Department of Planning & Economic Opportunity

2/3/20 @ 3:30 p.m. - Many residents have inquired about Rezoning Application R20-002, filed by OMNI Amelia Island, LLC, and Rogers Towers, P.A. The proposed application was to rezone 1.72 acres of land between the OMNI Amelia Island Resort and Captain's Court Condominiums from Residential General 2 to Recreation and Open Space. Please be advised that the applicants have withdrawn their application.

If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Planning and Economic Opportunity at (904) 530-6300 or email planninginfo@nassaucountyfl.com.

Doug McDowell
Planning Department

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Adrienne Burke
Director, PEO Department
(904) 530-6300
aburke@nassaucountyfl.com
 
COUNTY HOSTS FLOOD OUTREACH EVENTS IN FEBRUARY
 
Nassau County, Florida, January 22, 2020 -  On February 5 and 6, 2020, join the County to learn more about: 

- Results from the County's Vulnerability Assessment looking at flood and sea level rise risk on Amelia Island and West of I-95 (north of SR200/301)
- Floodplain management
- Protection strategies for flooding
- Flood zones and flood insurance
 
And we want to hear from you! Tell us about areas that you know flood or changes you have seen over time in Nassau County regarding flooding.

February 5, 2020 | 6-7:30PM
American Beach Community Center
1600 Julia Street
Fernandina Beach

February 6, 2020 | 6-7:30PM
Hilliard Library
15821 County Road 108
Hilliard

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection awarded Nassau County a second Resilience Planning Grant to conduct a Vulnerability Assessment for the remainder of Nassau County. The first grant, awarded in 2018, looked at the Yulee and Callahan areas. The County selected the Balmoral Group to assist with the assessment, and they will be on hand at the outreach events to talk about their findings.
 
The two areas studied in this second phase are: 1) Amelia Island and 2) west of I-95 and north of A1A/SR 200/301. After completion of this phase, assessment of the entire County’s vulnerabilities will be complete. This assessment will help Nassau County be better prepared in planning for flood risk and changes in sea level, which is especially important as the community is expected to grow.
 
More information is available at: www.nassaucountyfl.com/vulnerabilityassessment and www.nassaucountyfl.com/floods
 
The Nassau County Planning and Economic Opportunity Department is charged with leading long-range and current planning for the community, with a focus on technical planning, implementation and management of the Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan, development and site plan review, and assistance to citizens, the Board of County Commissioners, County Manager and other staff, advisory boards, government agencies, and the private sector regarding growth and development in Nassau County. For more information on our Plan, Code, or current initiatives, visit www.nassaucountyfl.com/planning, call (904) 530-6300 or email planninginfo@nassaucountyfl.com.
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1/7/20 @ 4:30 p.m. - Did you know that invasive vines are bad for our environment? Not only do they spread rapidly and overtake native species, they cause structural problems to  trees and prevent the them from getting the proper amount of sunlight.

The Amelia Island Tree Conservancy and the Nassau County Extension Office have coordinated an event to spread awareness on native and non-native vines and their relationship to the tree canopies. Participants will also learn how to manage vines on their property and develop an understanding on who to contact should you need assistance.

The event will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2020 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Song & Story Neighborhood Bookstore Bistro located at 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach. The event is free and open to the public.

If you have any questions, please contact the County Extension Office at (904) 530-6350.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

1/7/20 @ 1:10 p.m.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Adrienne Burke
Director, PEO Department
(904) 530-6300
aburke@nassaucountyfl.com
 

 

In 2018, Nassau County submitted a Small Matching grant application to the Florida Division of Historical Resources to complete a Historic Resource Survey for the County. The County received the grant award in July 2019. The project began in Fall 2019 and will be completed by June 30, 2020. 
 
The first goal of the survey project is to update existing Florida Master Site File forms. The Florida Master Site File is the state of Florida’s official inventory of historic and cultural resources. It does not have a regulatory component; it is simply a record of historic sites. Nassau County has many listings already on the Master Site File, that describe a range of historic and cultural resources. Archaeological sites, homes, commercial buildings, churches, barns, chicken houses, syrup sheds, bridges, railroad beds, and cemeteries are just an example of the diversity of historic resources already included on the Master Site File. However, many of these site file listings are thirty or forty years old. It is not known whether many of these sites still exist and an update will help determine what is still in existence.
 
The second portion of the survey project will be to survey areas for new additions to the Florida Master Site File. Areas of unincorporated Nassau County should be included, in addition to possible sites in the incorporated towns of Callahan and Hilliard. Sites for possible survey and inclusion are included but not limited to: underrepresented history sites, cultural landscapes, sites related to agriculture and transportation, and mid-century resources and sites related to early and mid-century tourism. Properties built in 1970 or earlier will be reviewed for the project, as the threshold for historic properties is 50 years.
 
The last part of the project will recommend preservation strategies for the County. These strategies will be utilized to inform planning efforts throughout Nassau County. The County does not currently have a historic preservation program. A baseline survey updating our historic resource information will help in bringing the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code up to date and inform future steps in preservation planning.
 
The County has contracted with Environmental Services Inc./Terracon to complete the survey work. Representatives from ESI/Terracon will be in the field in Nassau County completing field work over the next few months, including documentation of sites. This involves their team members photographing a site and recording information about the site, such as construction and architectural details. Information is shared with the State Division of Historical Resources. Requests for information require approval of the Division of Historical Resources and are granted only to researchers, local government, and others with a
qualified reason for obtaining the information. All work is completed from the right-of-way and does not involve going on private property.
 
General information from the survey will be shared with local historic societies and museums. Education and outreach programs around the survey information will be conducted to generate interest and support for preservation projects in Nassau County. More information is available here.

The Nassau County Planning and Economic Opportunity Department is charged with leading long-range and current planning for the community, with a focus on technical planning, implementation and management of the Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan, development and site plan review, and assistance to citizens, the Board of County Commissioners, County Manager and other staff, advisory boards, government agencies, and the private sector regarding growth and development in Nassau County. For more information on our Plan, Code, or current initiatives, visit the Planning Department's website, call (904) 530-6300 or email planning@nassaucountyfl.com.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Adrienne Burke
Director, PEO Department
(904) 530-6300
aburke@nassaucountyfl.com

Nassau County, Florida, January 2, 2020 -  Nassau County is embarking on a long-range Recreation Master Plan for the entire county, with the goal of completion in Fall 2020. The plan will be evaluating recreation needs in the community as we grow, identify existing and future opportunities, and make recommendations regarding operations and maintenance into the future.
As part of the planning process, the County will be doing a variety of public outreach, including a statistically valid survey, one on one meetings with Commissioners and other officials, and stakeholder meetings with various groups related to recreation in Nassau County.
The public is invited to participate in two open house events to learn more and provide input into the planning process. All are welcome!

January 29, 2020 | 6-7:30PM
Yulee Middle School
85439 Miner Road
Yulee

January 30, 2020 | 6-7:30PM
Fairgrounds Building
543350 US Hwy 1
Callahan

More information is available at: www.nassaucountyfl.com/recplan.
 
The Nassau County Planning and Economic Opportunity Department is charged with leading long-range and current planning for the community, with a focus on technical planning, implementation and management of the Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan, development and site plan review, and assistance to citizens, the Board of County Commissioners, County Manager and other staff, advisory boards, government agencies, and the private sector regarding growth and development in Nassau County. For more information on our Plan, Code, or current initiatives, visit www.nassaucountyfl.com/planning, call (904) 530-6300 or email planninginfo@nassaucountyfl.com.