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Mayor says proposed COR district sub-zones aim to preserve character, support businesses and improve waterfront connections
Summary
Mayor A. B. Cooper, III updated council on the Gateway project and proposed UDO amendments from Yard & Company, saying sub-zones for the COR district are proposed to balance future development with the town's village character; a joint Council and Planning Board meeting is planned to review options.
Mayor A. B. Cooper, III provided a brief update on the Gateway project during the March 27 council meeting, reporting that consultant Yard & Company has presented options for amending the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to create sub-zones within the COR district.
Cooper said the proposed amendments seek to "anticipate the future while respecting our past," aiming to preserve Atlantic Beach’s eclectic village feel, support local businesses, create a walkable district sensitive to neighbors, and connect development to the water. The project committee reviewed Yard & Company’s options and will meet with the town manager and planning staff for further review.
A joint meeting of the council and the Planning Board is anticipated so elected officials and planning staff can review proposed UDO language and sub-zone maps. No formal vote or ordinance was presented at the March 27 meeting; the comments were an update on the planning process and next steps.
The update did not include a detailed timetable or draft ordinance text in the minutes; staff and the consultant are scheduled to continue internal reviews before bringing formal amendments forward for public review and any required hearings.
