Subject:
Title
Variance Request for Crossover Width at Canova Beach Dog Friendly Park (District 5)
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Fiscal Impact:
No fiscal impact for the requested action. This $30,400 project is already approved within the Parks and Recreation Department budget.
Dept/Office:
Natural Resources Management Department (NRM)
Requested Action:
Recommendation
Staff requests that the Board approve a variance to Chapter 62, Article XII, Section 62-4213(a)(4) of the County's Coastal Setback and Control Lines ordinance for crossover width at Canova Beach Dog Friendly Park. The proposed project is consistent with all variance criteria in Section 62-4209(5)c.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
Canova Beach Park, located at 3299 North Highway A1A, Indian Harbour Beach, is home to the only Brevard County-operated dog friendly beach. On May 14, 2013, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved using the existing six-foot wide crossover at the south end of Canova Beach Park to provide access to the dog friendly beach. Concerns have been raised consistently from both patrons and law enforcement regarding the width of the crossover. The tight proximity of dog owners passing each other on the crossover lends to aggressive behavior by the dogs and inhibits the enjoyment for patrons.
The existing six-foot wide crossover is scheduled for repair and maintenance in FY20/21. Stairs, stringers, stair treads, decking, and railings will be replaced. To address public concerns, the Parks and Recreation Department also proposes widening of the crossover from six feet to twelve feet. The existing pilings will remain in their original locations. Six additional pilings will be placed six feet north of the existing ones to create the additional decking/stairs area needed for patrons to more safely pass in opposite directions.
Parks and Recreation staff investigated the possibility of installing a second crossover to establish separate one-way entry and exit paths. However, the Florid...
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