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Community Outreach: Timber to Tides Design Overlay

9/13/2024

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Open House Tuesday evening regarding the Timber to Tides Design Overlay. The Timber to Tides Overlay (T2TDO) is a proposed regulatory document that enforces the principles and priority actions established in the SR200/A1A Corridor Master Plan adopted by Resolution in December 2021.

The T2TDO consists of Transect Based Zoning (TBZ) standards, first established in the William Burgess District, and expands upon this foundation by employing Community-Based Design Standards (CBDS) and priority programs specific to the SR 200/A1A Corridor. Transect zones depict the transition of development form from rural to urban, ranging from natural preserved areas to urban core, and allows for special districts that fall outside these typical transect designations.

There are two additional opportunities for you to visit with County staff and ask questions about this initiative.

Open House Community Meeting #2 (in-person)
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135  Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Community Meeting #3 (both virtual and in-person)
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 from 4:00 -7:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135  Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097
During this Community Meeting, there will be a formal presentation at 5:00 p.m. which can also be viewed virtually at this link:
https://nassaucountyfl.zoom.us/j/81847788708?pwd=NGJmYVk4MkpTZjFDWXkrWUJwQjYrUT09.

To view all documents related to Timber to Tides initiative, please visit:  Timber to Tides Design Overlay (T2TDO) | Nassau County - Official Website (nassaucountyfl.com). If you have any questions, contact Josh Macbeth at (904) 530-6323 or via email at [email protected].

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Upcoming Meetings Regarding Timber to Tides Design Overlay

9/6/2024

9/6/24 @ 2:15 p.m. - The Timber to Tides Overlay (T2TDO) is a proposed regulatory document that enforces the principles and priority actions established in the SR200/A1A Corridor Master Plan adopted by Resolution in December 2021.

The T2TDO consists of Transect Based Zoning (TBZ) standards, first established in the William Burgess District, and expands upon this foundation by employing Community-Based Design Standards (CBDS) and priority programs specific to the SR 200/A1A Corridor. Transect zones depict the transition of development form from rural to urban, ranging from natural preserved areas to urban core, and allows for special districts that fall outside these typical transect designations.

Those with properties located within the overlay boundary should receive a post card notifying you of dates/times of three upcoming meetings for the Planning Department to discuss new regulations regarding the T2TDO. However, the postcard is displayed below as well. Though notices were sent to affected property owners, these meetings are open to everyone!

Open House Community Meeting #1 (in-person)
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135  Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Open House Community Meeting #2 (in-person)
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135  Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Community Meeting #3 (both virtual and in-person)
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 from 4:00 -7:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135  Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097
During this Community Meeting, there will be a formal presentation at 5:00 p.m. which can also be viewed virtually at this link:
https://nassaucountyfl.zoom.us/j/81847788708?pwd=NGJmYVk4MkpTZjFDWXkrWUJwQjYrUT09.

To view all documents related to Timber to Tides initiative, please visit:  Timber to Tides Design Overlay (T2TDO) | Nassau County - Official Website (nassaucountyfl.com). If you have any questions, contact Josh Macbeth at (904) 530-6323 or via email at [email protected].

Community Meeting for American Beach Neighborhood Planning

8/30/2024

8/30/24 @ 10:15 a.m.

Community members and interested individuals attended a meeting to discuss the Crossroads area of American Beach (around Gregg and Lewis Streets) on Saturday, August 24th. The Planning Department hosted the event with facilitation provided by the Community Planning Collaborative at the American Beach Community Center on Amelia Island. Discussion during the community meeting focused on the following:

Planning efforts to date;
Update on Evans’ Rendezvous grant;
Summary of neighborhood vision for Evans’ Rendezvous, and;
Next steps for neighborhood planning efforts.

For more information related to the American Beach planning effort, view the following: https://www.nassaucountyfl.com/990/American-Beach-Neighborhood-Planning.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Comprehensive Climate Action Plan Kickoff

8/15/2024

8/15/24 @ 2:30 p.m. -The Jacksonville Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) was awarded $1 million in planning grants through the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CRPG) Program to advance goals in climate action planning and implementation. The Jacksonville MSA includes Duval, St. Johns, Clay, and Nassau County, as well as the City of Palm Coast. Together, the Jacksonville MSA is working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on tackling climate pollution, limiting greenhouse gases, improving air quality, and encouraging sustainable practices throughout the region.

The Jacksonville MSA is hosting a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan Kickoff Event on Thursday, August 29, 2024 from 9am-12pm at the Jacksonville Main Library Branch. This event marks the launch of regional sector roundtables and outlines the timeline to complete Northeast Florida's first Regional Comprehensive Climate Action Plan and Greenhouse Gas Inventory, due to the EPA in 2025. Attendees will review the Regional Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP),receive updates on implementation grants, and discuss local survey results and national strategies.

Anyone interested in this initiative is welcome to attend. Reserve your spot today by registering at this link.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Outdoor Movie Night

7/24/2024

7/24/24 @ 11:30 a.m. - The next movie to be featured in our Summer Movie Series is "The Sandlot", a 1993 film that tells a story about a group of young baseball players during the summer of 1962. One boy becomes part of the gang, nine boys become a team, and their leader becomes legendary by confronting the terrifying mystery behind the right field wall. The movie is rated PG and has a running time of 1 hr. and 41 min.

The event will take place on Friday, August 9th at Peters Point Beachfront Park located at 4600 Peters Point Road, Fernandina Beach. The event will begin at 6pm with food trucks, music, and trivia. Showtime is at approximately 8:45 p.m. (sunset).

Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the movie from our big screen or enjoy from your vehicle. If you have any questions, please contact Nassau County Parks & Recreation at (904) 530-6120 or email [email protected].

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Bounce Back to School Event

7/16/2024

7/16/24 @ 8:45 a.m. - 33 local community organizations, including the Nassau County Department of Health, have partnered to bring the 2024 Bounce Back to School Event. It takes place on Saturday, July 20th from 9am-1pm at the Peck Center Gymnasium located at 510 S. 10th Street, Fernandina Beach.

This event will include health screenings, school physicals, TDAP vaccines, vision screenings, and free school supplies. The overall purpose is to support families and promote a home and family environment that helps students flourish.

There is no cost to participate, however the ECG heart screenings do require advanced registration. Sign up by scanning the QR Code or by visiting www.whoweplayfor.org.

If you have any questions, please contact Barb Baptist with the Nassau County Department of Health at (904) 753-1258 or via email at [email protected].

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Outdoor Movie Night (rescheduled from June 19, 2024)

7/5/2024

The next movie to be featured in our Summer Movies Series is "Grease", a 1978 classic with John Travolta and Olivia Newton John. Good girl Sandy (Olivia Newton John) falls in love with bad boy Danny Zuko (John Travolta) over summer break. When summer ends, they unexpectedly discover they're at the same high school and Danny has a hard time living up to his macho image and being a good boyfriend to Sandy.

The movie has a running time of 1 hr. and 50 minutes and is rated PG.

The event will take place on Friday, July 12, 2024 at Peters Point Beach Front Park located at 4600 Peters Point Road, Fernandina Beach. The event will open at 6pm with food trucks, music, and a classic car display by Amelia Cruizers. There will also be a Grease costume contest and movie trivia.

Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the movie from our big screen or enjoy from your vehicle. If you have any questions, please contact Nassau County Parks & Recreation at (904) 530-6120 or email [email protected].

Timeline of Event
6:00 p.m.
Event opens with music, food trucks and class cars by Amelia Cruizers

7:00 p.m.
Grease Costume Contest

7:45 p.m.
Music Trivia

8:45
Show time

See site layout below.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Community Building Blocks Survey

6/27/2024

BUILDING BLOCKS SURVEY FOR NASSAU VISION 2050

The County launched Nassau Vision 2050, a collaborative 18-month process involving local leaders, residents, businesses, and stakeholders to shape the future of our community.

The project kicked off with extensive community engagement and a review of the County’s plans, studies, and existing conditions. Based on this input, draft “Community Building Blocks” have been developed, outlining core values that will guide recommendations and strategies for the Vision plan. Residents, business owners, and other community members are encouraged to share their thoughts on the Building Blocks through a new survey. The survey asks respondents to:

● Identify which values resonate with them.
● Describe their ideas for what these values could
look like in practice.

Once participants take the quick 5-question survey, they will be entered in a raffle to win a local prize or experience in the County.

Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/nassaubuildingblocks.

To learn more about the project, Nassau County Bicentennial events, and ways to get involved, please visit www.nassaufl2050.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
PUblic Information Officer

Nassau County News

6/6/2024

Please be advised that Nassau County’s original Facebook page was compromised and as a result, we have been unable to use it. We are in communication with FaceBook support working to resolve the issue. However, in the meantime, we have started a temporary FaceBook page so we can continue to share information with the community. That page can be found at: https://nassaufl.co/FBProfile.

As a reminder, the Board of County Commissioners has several ways for residents to get information, including the above referenced FaceBook page. We also offer the following:

The County Insider news blog at www.thecountyinsider.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlNassau
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nassau-county-board-of-county-commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners also issues a weekly newsletter that includes a variety of information including, but not limited to, project updates, employment opportunities, week in pictures, upcoming meetings, special events, and more. Sign up today at https://www.nassaucountyfl.com/1067/Public-Information.

If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Strategic Advancement at (904) 530-6019.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Outdoor Movie Night

6/5/2024

6/5/24 @ 9:45 a.m. - The next movie to be featured in our Summer Movies Series is "Grease", a 1978 classic with John Travolta and Olivia Newton John. Good girl Sandy (Olivia Newton John) falls in love with bad boy Danny Zuko (John Travolta) over summer break. When summer ends, they unexpectedly discover they're at the same high school and Danny has a hard time living up to his macho image and being a good boyfriend to Sandy.

The movie has a running time of 1 hr. and 50 minutes and is rated PG.

The event will take place on Friday, June 21st at Peters Point Beach Front Park located at 4600 Peters Point Road, Fernandina Beach. The event will open at 6pm with food trucks, music, and a classic car display by Amelia Cuizers. There will also be a Grease costume contest and movie trivia.

6:00 p.m.
Event opens with music, food trucks and class cars by Amelia Cruizers

7:00 p.m.
Grease Costume Contest

7:45 p.m.
Music Trivia

8:45
Show time

Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the movie from our big screen or enjoy from your vehicle. If you have any questions, please contact Nassau County Parks & Recreation at (904) 530-6120 or email [email protected].

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer