Supporting Documents (Data and Analysis) - Satellite Beach
Supporting Documents (Data and Analysis) - Satellite Beach
Supporting Documents (Data and Analysis) - Satellite Beach
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SR A1A <strong>and</strong> South Patrick Drive (SR513) are important elements in the City’s aesthetic<br />
character for several reasons. Wide roadways in cities are inherently unattractive due to their<br />
construction materials, engineering design requirements, noise <strong>and</strong> air pollution problems<br />
<strong>and</strong> signage which, taken together, render them functionally incompatible with a safe,<br />
healthful, <strong>and</strong> tranquil living environment. They are essential, however, to support the<br />
transportation needs of urban populations.<br />
Opportunities for achieving compatibility between arterial highways <strong>and</strong> the adjacent areas<br />
they serve are limited once development has occurred. Public rights-of-way for SR A1A <strong>and</strong><br />
South Patrick Drive have an established width. Both have a mix of abutting l<strong>and</strong> use types;<br />
however, the commercial <strong>and</strong> high-density residential character of SR A1A, combined with<br />
its greater traffic volumes, dictates favoring a maximum capacity policy. On the other h<strong>and</strong>,<br />
proximity to residential neighborhoods <strong>and</strong> community-serving l<strong>and</strong> uses along South Patrick<br />
Drive, suggests giving more consideration to environmental <strong>and</strong> urban character issues along<br />
that corridor. While a more intense urban treatment with four moving lanes, sidewalks<br />
adjacent to the curb, <strong>and</strong> high-intensity lighting is appropriate for through traffic on SR A1A,<br />
South Patrick Drive requires different treatment. As part of the FDOT corridor improvement<br />
project, it is being improved to include l<strong>and</strong>scaping within the right-of-way, pedestrian paths,<br />
bike lanes, <strong>and</strong> more convenient access to neighborhood streets. In addition, screening of<br />
abutting parking areas, <strong>and</strong> careful planning of driveway locations should be included. The<br />
City’s L<strong>and</strong> Development Regulations include provisions regarding access <strong>and</strong> visibility<br />
st<strong>and</strong>ards on City right-of-way.<br />
2. Commercial Areas<br />
The City of <strong>Satellite</strong> <strong>Beach</strong>’s commercial district is practically built-out <strong>and</strong> contains many<br />
buildings which were constructed in the 1960's <strong>and</strong> 1970's. As a result, the majority of<br />
existing commercial properties have been deemed nonconforming with the City’s L<strong>and</strong><br />
Development Regulations. In order to renovate, exp<strong>and</strong> or enlarge these commercial<br />
structures, the LDRs required that the building be brought into full conformity, with all code<br />
provisions. This became a major disincentive for property owners to improve or develop<br />
their commercial properties. A comprehensive review of the City’s LDRs resulted in a major<br />
revision in 2004, in part to address this problem. That revision, <strong>and</strong> subsequent refinements,<br />
provide means for those who want to upgrade these properties without needing to bring them<br />
into full compliance with all code provisions. The LDRs were also revised to address the<br />
type, size, <strong>and</strong> location of signs. These revisions appear to be having the desired affects<br />
since their implementation.<br />
3. Residential Areas<br />
Issues that the City considers important, <strong>and</strong> that were addressed as part of the<br />
comprehensive revision of the LDRs, include the following:<br />
a. Outdoor parking in all residential areas of any vehicle displaying advertising in excess of<br />
a specified maximum size.<br />
b. Outdoor vehicular repairs in residential districts.<br />
Community Appearance Element<br />
<strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Analysis</strong> 9-3