City of Crescent City

City of Crescent City Revitalizing the City of Crescent City Core Final Report Concept and Programmatic Analysis

April 6th., 2018 City of Crescent City, FL

Work Team Members Patrick Kennedy City Manager City of Crescent City Putnam County Professor Martha Kohen - PI Director Center for Hydro-generated Urbanism College of Design, Construction and Planning School of Architecture University of Florida Nancy Clark Director Center for Hydro-generated Urbanism College of Design, Construction and Planning School of Architecture University of Florida Maria Estefania Barrios Research Associate M. Arch + M. Building Construction School of Architecture + Rinker School University of Florida Farah Akiely Ph.D. Candidate Urban and Regional Planning School of Architecture University of Florida Jaysen Good Research Assistant / Student College of Design, Construction and Planning School of Architecture University of Florida

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Table of Contents 03 - Work Team Members 06 - Introduction and Conceptual Description 08 - Aerial Images

Regional + Local 10 - Photographic Documentation

Attractions + Present Conditions 14 - Central Avenue

Design Concept Proposal 15 - Street Design Case Studies Fernandina Beach Market Days + Street Treatments Alachua

21 - Street Design Examples Signage Lighting 24 - Areas of Intervention 26 - Master Plan Proposal 28 - Traffic Scheme 30 - Street Design Strategies

Crosswalks + Parklets

Bio Swales for Street Water Runoff + Street Paving

Street Racks for Street Water Runoff: to reduce water speed

36 - Central Ave

Envisioning the Future 38 - Fishing Pier Public Facilities 39 - Moonrise Pavilion Lookout Alternatives

Option 1 Vision 42 - Marina at Margary Neal Nelson Sunrise Park

Design Concept Proposal: Boardwalk 44 - Future Design Strategies

Lake Stella Ideas 46 - Miller Property Guidelines Proposal 48 - Historic Architectural Hotel Example

Island Hotel - Cedar Key 50 - Miller Property Vision 52 - Miller Property Proposal

Schematic Floor Plans 55 - Historic Preservation Guidelines 58 - CRA

New North and South CRA Districts Expansion Overlay

Water Management + Sewer Expansion Areas

Introduction and Conceptual Description The Community Planning Technical Assistance grant was an agreement between the City of Crescent City and the Center for Hydro-generated Urbanism (CHU) at the University of Florida to help the City of Crescent City find creative solutions for fostering a vibrant and healthy community, while protecting the functions of important State resources and facilities.

Scope of Work a.

Identify areas within the CRA with critical needs for water and sewer infrastructure upgrades and expansion; and update projects and goals of the CRA Plan to identify the priority locations and potential financial mechanisms to complete the water and sewer infrastructure improvements. b.

Identify area(s) within the CRA that are best suited for marina development, and update the projects and goals of the CRA Plan to identify these areas and potential financing mechanisms, including the potential for public/private partnerships, to complete the marina projects and objectives. c.

Identify public assets that may be suitable for developing historic-based tourism opportunities and improved connections between the water and the business district; and update projects and goals of the CRA plan to identify these areas, the plan for achieving historic-based tourism opportunities and improved connections between the water and the business district, and potential financing mechanisms to achieve these opportunities and improved connections. d.

Develop a design concept for Central Avenue that addresses parking, utility infrastructure, storm-water, aesthetics including signage, lighting, pedestrian access, vegetation for shade, pervious surfaces and street landscaping, and access to Crescent Lake and Lake Stella. The redesign will link the existing Lake Stella boat ramp and a linear park that includes a multi-use trail and a bird watching pavilion. e.

Consider planning and design for a pedestrian connection between the Marina Park, historical amenities and Central Avenue business area (remnants of the Grantee’s former jail and the water wheel at Sunrise Park).

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Include specific objectives and guidelines for developing the CRA’s 2.2-acre property known as the “Miller Property�, including identifying target uses and public/private partnerships to facilitate the development.

This first report aims at obtaining feedback from the City regarding the common understanding of the spirit of the proposal. The objectives being revitalization with the focus on the historic and touristic potential of the City of Crescent City.

The main components for this stage are: 1. The restructuring of Central Ave. with consideration of pedestrian traffic and parking strategies. The Avenue should be able to host seasonal commercial events, rain water management, security and shading will be considered.

2. The connection through adequate and sensitive paving of the Central Ave. and the fishing piers sites, as well as the proposed Marina Park. These enhanced pedestrian connection will reach the Eva Lyon Park and Stella Lake trail.

3. A proposal for the Fishing Pier will incorporate the inclusion of Portable restrooms for the public within a added commercial venue for the users.

4. The proposal will study the landscape development of the Marina Park designing a trail that links the historical artifacts and the waterfront imaging new observations Look Out and Fishing/Pavilion, that can become a destination.

5. The Miller property building guidelines will feature the possibility of a three level traditional Hotel and restaurant or event space with a commercial gallery.

6. The proposal indicates the expansion of the existing CRA to incorporate potential conditions to allow future development.

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Aerial Images Regional + Local

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Figure 1. City of Crescent City

Figure 2. City of Crescent City - close up

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Photographic Documentation Attractions + Present Conditions

Figure 3.Water Tower Figure 4. Waterfront Lake Crescent

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Figure 5. Three Bananas - Popular Restaurant/Bar Figure 6. Waterfront - Lake Crescent

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Figure 7 Sprague House

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Stationary in Boxes.

The Cold Hurt

u ,nu i.v . oteiouiirue. . .1.V ii uz pm 1 03 am tween Mew York and Knlgbt, i"u Broke and tha Sheriff Had Levied of orchards has failed to v Kt. Pierce ...Lv 26 am 11 20 pm ."mm U pm ll.Lv.AV. The cold of last Wednesday and examination Ker over the Atlantic Coast Llns reveal even one specimen of the pest. n.n pin Up of) All His Stage Properties Mm. Plm Beach Lv 8 04 am 0 w pm north of Jacksonville la hand 11 Thursday nights wrought considerable mm u Su pmjAr Lv 5 30 em 8 00 pm Miami At Marysville, where circumstances on trains 86 and 82.

Maretzek's Thank to the Carpenter.

IIht Miami 6 0 pm Ar damage to thte orange industry in Cres- prevented an ideal campaign, occasional ll.v.. Homestead... Lv nn 4 10 pm 1 48 am jLv... LonKey....Lv In the old days In New York city, cent City anp its envirous. The dam- larvae were found for eighteen months Ur.. Knights Key .Lv 1 00 am unl after defoliation was complete, but con- before there was a Metropolitan or a the the fruit confined to on age was "pm ar(il80 17 90 am many Km vTeM...LV Ar f.

There tinued defoliation by hand, aided by the ;ir, mni,... lAr Havana. ...Lv til 00 pm trees, the trcbs themselves being unin elements, has at last apparently exter- - Manhattan Opera Hous and when the other arti.!8 suitable for center of the theatrical world was Tptayg. Tuesdays and Thursdays, arrivals at Key West jured. ' Just now serious was the loss to minated the pest in that vicinity. the Christmas season.

Experts from Florida, where orchards around Fourteenth street, Max Maret-Thursdays aud Saturdays, departures from Key West. the ungathered crop, will require a few We are headquarters for are swarming with the while fly, nave aek and Strakoacb were prominent at ':iv!, Wednesdays and Fridays, arrivals and departures at Havana. days to tell. In some localities all hope been here investigating methods of ex- tha old Academy of Music. There was Cigars and Smokers Hall. of saving any has been abandoned. In termination and have returned home to a keen rivalry between them. Stra PALATKA BRANCH KAST PALATKA TO Mrs. C. P. Hale of Denver, Colo., ar other parts, more protected, the best wage the war upon the pest in their koacb bad NUason, and MareUek was Arrive Leave Articles'.

PALATKA TO IA8I Arrive East PALATKA nl:l u exploiting Dl Murska.

Palatka Palatka PALATKA rived on Thursday of last week accom I judges hold to the view that considera- orchards.

Palatka Citrus fruit growers will be glad to Big Assortment of By some error of dates both were panied by her mother, and the ladies ble fruit remains unhurt. knnw that thA rwct wh rh la rptrarneri 8 85 am No. 100 Daily ...

5 40 am ..No. lot Dally....

6 00 am Card The Crescent City crop this year has as more dangerous than all the others booked for New York at the same 8 80 am So. 102 Dally....

Florida S 00 am are with Mr. Hale at Grove Hall. ..No. 10S Dally 8 20 am 8 50 am No. 104 Dally....

11 25 am uni 11 46 am Of combined, has been successfully com- - time. Strakosch was at the Academy boxes. i. No. 105 Dally..

106 Dally....

12 25 pm No. I!11 Pictures.

55 Dr. Warren L. King, wife and family been estimated at 200,000 2 pm 107 ,.No. Daily 8 It pin and Maretzek. having closed a poor had bated. Facif ic t rmt World. pm 4 80 pm nmhahlv No. 10! Dally... hi.

4 85 pm .No. 108 Dally..., 4 66 pm of two children have moved into the season elsewhere, bad halted In New No. 110 Dally...

5 85 pm 8 65 pm 8 16 pm .No. Ill Daily.....

Go. 8 55 pm No. 112 Dally.... lorwaraea.

7 00 pm ii.u118 Dally..., Sitaiili .No. 7 20 pro York going Philadelphia to before Cowles house on Main street, and ex- Deen and I . .1 na ine mercury on weunesuay !LI ,nkui In nunlal.ment nnlv hai. secured a week at the Lyceum theater pect to remain until summer. They SAN MATEO BRANCH Crescent City. went to 22 degree along the ridge part of child in actually bad. Some mothers on Fourteenth street There were come from Quincy, 111.

KaEAST PALATKA TO Arrive San Leave San BAN MATEO TO BAST lArrtveEa town. In some outlying sections of the think that all crying is badnesB, it's strong bills at both places. Each man , . rr ne new ans.ocracy now making i SAN MATEO nor. vvnen your oaoy cries, iook ager bad bis friends, and the bill Mateo 'a:k Mateo PALATKA 2 Palatka -" . I e i fi r pins or some external cause, if sucnt .ranuc sirugg.es lor recognition in posters bad a busy time of it. A round Qn Thursd nlgh, the tempenlture mi CHirt find them ;" go- "J Pl'y 8 60 am baby 9 00 am give the . No. 104 Dally S 20 am oaaaanaaeccBBELicaaaaaaaaaa City is the result of a thunk Crescent company one was no sooner 8 40 pm No. 107 Dally....

J 8 46 pm ,Q H w,h , iecziDg tenlperature White's Cream Vermifuge as the of bills for ....No. lug Dally.... 4 06 pm a ong.nai.ng in ine neau oi a 4 a , " from n p. m. to (, m. That is a long chances am it is suffering from posted tbnn the rival billposter covwearing ojnai. ine compos.uon o period of reeling weather for this sec norms which keep it hungry and ered up the poster with tbe rival com MAYPORT BRANCH j ? to take pany's sheets. cross all time.

Pleasant the ouna ana one me mree coansn paris is on thig nlgh, that lhe and a Crescent City's popular hotel, g of colic. It is to laugh at the strut ure in it's action.

At last, for the matinee on Satur . n h' , At. t 80 m loom 680PM . i t,..i, and airy. Is b ,.......... F.M. .

IN Price 26 cents. .) day, bills at both bouses were sudden i 40 49 12 18 m 460PM .Lv, S 43 0 renovated, clean season " under Miss Mildred Hill, 2 12 18 ! who has been ia"'Ut "" !!!

L'Drag ly changed, every vacant fence place M Sold by Ackerman-Stewar- t 4 44 B again open for the (mit came through the greater cold 45 10 8 80 m 12 OON'n l,' i Lr. 80 FN n the management of Wm. C g spending the Christmas vacation with tne Siim ana H. Co., Haughton.

J. over to a quickly, and with plastered 0f Wednesday night unharmed, only g NORTON. C her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hill, left riceive Cur Branch ,,.guaipelting storm In tbe morning tbe man, ..i knock-ou- t Ssafeta Br.aca blow by the less Kv'i.i.1.; t,.8..d.t IDENTIFIED. In the midst of the best or- - g y m, pm Ar. J 15 pm agers began to put out "paper" to fill am 7 45 pii 8 30 am sjr,.

Lv..Tltusvle.. Ar.i 00 pm S an ice arrowing section of Florl- - E on Monday for St. Augustine, where 5evere cold of the following night H.......L.. i 01 pm a 15 pm 9 80 am Ar.V.Sanford 15 pm II so am li 00 irn ' ' Lv ' many places the oranges, if frosted Ths Bank Tsller Was Silenetd and the houses. Alfred Joel was tbe buslji ,,ni ll! Si am i.....ims cltj....L.. 12 60 pm 6 SO pm B da. Fine boating, fishing and C she Is a pupil in the St. Joseph's Convent. m on? Jn..l,T. 12 4ft pm p.:ilJ m m 6 10 pm bess man for Maretzek and an adept ""l 8"lw 3 bird shooting. Beautiful views g Mr. Hill accompanied his daughter, ex- - at t wcre go little damaged that ex Paid tha Money. at "papering" when necessary. With O'tiection. mad. at Knight. Key with P. St O. S. S. Co. lot Key WcM n H.vsna. Caba. g of Cresceut Lake from hotel E pecting to return the following day.

They know perts to detect. unable are A lady with a severe aud determined a house packed from parquet to gal Handy to steam- - D B verandas A3I Ki thow the tlmm nl which train, may be expected to arrive at and dapart from ih. eyes great distance a fruit, vuone party a that not K. looking Mr. Mrs. Borson there other in and took face aud week by g lery Joel had counted the boxes, found nit rhlr .rrivnl or departure at the timaa .tated la not auarantead nor la urte Contain, 5 boat landing. Board t.ihi. lor any dvl.y or any consequence ariains therefrom.

1 and month at reasonable rates. E of friends to Palatk. on their launch away, had Ice in it for they saw the was a gleam o( triumph entered a only $100 In tbe bouse and announced il rHfc LOCAL I'lME CARD OK O HtK INFOHMA'IION r, "SEE THE TICKET ACEN I S Caters to Nort hern tourists. C Wednesday, returning in the evening, ice, and that the balance should be dam bank and presented a check to the It to Max when the curtain fell be E : xtl S it. General Paaeenger Aen: ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORID. a Write for terms. teller. tween tbe acts.

The guests included Rev. and Mrs. J. C. a red if they are not. All agree that by paying very sorry to trouble you, mad "I'm This was serious to Max. Tbe ever Mr. and Mrs. Smith Cobb of the middle of next week the status of Dorward. am," said the bank teller politely, "out G. NORTON, Albany, N. Y., Mrs. W. H. Fuller and these iceless oranges can be determined you'll have to be Identified." He push ready money lender who had "put up a lien on tbe box office, n O Miss White of Live Oak. Many of the most Intelligent growers ed the check across the marble slab for him" had . - , Crescent City, Florida. sheriff's officer was In waiting on tbe John McCormick, senior of the big are of the opinion that a goodly percent- - toward her as he spoke. oaaniaaaaBrjCECiGccr.riaaaaciiaaj stage, and it was a question of reNew York fruit commission house of age of the crop will be found markela "Identified!" repeated the lady. plevin before tbe properties and cos1 j JLU. FORSYTH TREET, 'What does that mean? Isn't the tumes could be liberated to follow the McCormick, Hubbs & Co., who have ble. itvcrytning in iiiicninery ine mui supplies carriea in stock here.

A large part of the grapefruit is check good?" company to Philadelphia early next extensive grove holdings here, was ex- we nave xne largesi cno mosi coin.

The bank man did not smile, for this morning. peeled to arrive this week for an ex-- thought to be all right. Tangerines are Crescent City t Florida. h lady who had was the plete line of Machinery and Millar Well, Alfred." quietly said Max. "I tended stay at Greve Hall. The people quickest to show damage, as the water Season 1909-10- . plies in the south, but yvg HAvrtto asked this question that day. guess I'm used to trouble. But there of Crescent City are always glad to see shows between the sections where they OUR OWN OFFICE RECORDS BRANCH HOUSE . have no doubt It la," be said, "but Is a good, big house anyway!" Then.

Rates $1.50 per day up. have been frosted. The editor of the I don't know you. Do you know anyMrl McCormick. pJF PERSHOW THAT VJE HAVE THOUSANDS harp was tbe turning to his wife, who Weekly and monthly rates on News personally saw many tangerines body In the bank?"

FECTLY Satisfied customers;, write Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Preston took ist of the orchestra, he clasped both 'Why, I'm Mrs. Weatberiey!' ex no1 oeen irosicu at for Catalogue and pm cest We cam application. oartv 16 Paatka on Thursdav n eht to ni" her and remarked: kissed bands, her SAVE YOU MONEY. $ $ $ . OUR MACHIXEKY attend the New Year's dance of the were sngntiy aamagea, ana many oauiy. claimed the lady. "Didn't you see my 'Let your Angers do their best. I S. A. KINNARD, Proprietor.

Natural protection due to location had it,i.i n..u iUn r;n k; m.t ' YOU want to hear you play. It does my UTUS KriOWycUS WAIfTS.WE CAM Hotel Fronts Lake aud Park-Plea- sant Mr. Preston's elegant and commodious to do in preserving much of the fruit. heart good, you know, even when David Dawes, whose fine grove is in there's trouble." new launch. It was a cold night, but Rooms There was bustling after tbe per all in the party were as comfortable as the north end, says most of his ff lit was Cusiue Unsurpassed. prea was at Legal talent formance.

He bad shipped but little, if they could have been in their own ruined. mium, creditors were obdurate, everyhome. Supper was served on the boat any., thing that was supposed to be Msret- L. A. Hurlbut had shipped about half going and lunch on the return.

M. H. READ, sek'a was temporarily in "hock," and the crop on his 30 acre grove. He in H. F. Johnson formerly of this place, Mme. Maretsek In tears, with longing It of much opinion that clines to the looks at the harp she valued.

REAL ESTATE, f and who in the later years conducted a was uninjured.

Tbe scene of negotiations was trans wheelwright and blacksmithing shop at E. H. Williams has shipped the fruit ferred to the greenroom just as the of Creaoent City, Fla. Grovesdale, but who was obliged to from 35 of his 40 acres of bearing trees. ficers making tbe levy were searching give up owing to ill health, writes from of the conssderable satisfied is He that for more, and when their backs were The Howe property "Ures-ceWildwood that his health is gradually the old a lags carpenter hurried fruit on the trees will show up all right. turned Hill" Is now on the marreturning and that he will probably reMme. Maretsek away, then called her McCormick, Hubbs & Co's groves engage in business at Coleman, Fla. NEW YORK. ket.

279 Washington Street, hack aaaln Ave minutes after and had about 12,000 boxes ungathered.

Particular attention given to This will be pleasant news to all Mr. pointed to tbe orchestra.

This firm is . heavy loser.

Creaoent City property listed Tbe harp had disappeared. Clearing Johnson's old friends. the bulk of his . L. Burton thinks Notice of Application tor Tax Deed. out everything on Sunday morning. Volley of Application lor Tux Deed. with me.

Hon. and Mrs. Geo. L. Thompson 1,000 ungathered boxes are gone.

Is hereby given that J. J. Buther-Notice bewere properties while the boxes of Notice Is hereby clven that J. O. Strtek- - land 6 Co., purchaser of Tax Certificate No.' and their son, Richmond, of Kings Park, C. P. Hale's grove was equipped with iHml, purchaser of Tax tYrtlfleute No. 5, Ins taken away. Max and his wife JnU-fdated tlie 6th day of July, a. d. INxT, hat 1st tiny of July, A. I. Iy07, filed said certificate In my office, Long Island, arrived last week at Grove stoves between the trees, and these and stood In the center of tbe darkened 'ins Medthesaid certificate in my onlce, and made application for tax deed to Issue In hnvj Hall. Mr. Thompson, who Is a member were fired well the first night but nefor tax deed to issue cordanco with law. Hald certificate e.atfstase. Both were crying. Tbe Instru hns made application accordaiue with law. Said certificate braces the following described property V of the general assembly of New York glected somewhat the second. It is be ment tbey valued most bad tieeu taken inniliraces the following descrihed urouerty uated In rutnani county, Florida, to-. was obliged to return to his legislative lieved that Mr. Hale has saved the major Putnam county, Florida, Lot 12, book 21. page 2(15, Section 86, t from them. Other things had been iltimted In ar, townsuipB oi n'W 10 nw1. section 27 , 38 range e acres. duties at Albany, but Mrs. Thompson part of his crop. liberated, but no harp, and with a 9. H'oi runge24e. iiO acres.

The said land being assessed at the r'.ate of Tne saiu lanu oeuig assessea aunt? uaieoi the Issuance of such certificate in scene of crief that no others than and son will remain some time, hoping Mr. Chase of Chase St Co. made an Offloe KeWnc on Prospeot strut the Issuance of such certillcute in the name of A.McCallum. Unless said certlfl tl tiama shall appreciated have could themselves of Mrs. K. B.Porter. Unless suid certificate Florida for the speedy return to health of the inspection of the firm's grove property be redeemed according to law, deed will foent Oltv. shall be redeemed according to law, tax deed issue thereon on It he 17th day ((January, ther were silent. i boy, in whose interest the. trip is taken. here on Friday, and ordered suspension win i nereon on ine znu any oi reo. A. II. 11)10.

Then Old Man uuernsey atooa Be A. I).issue 1910.

Witness my official slgnatureiand seal tbls L. Burton is recovering slowly 0f shipments until he could with cer- Mrs. witness mvomclal sfifnatuieand seal this the nth day of Ueeember, A. I. mift. tween tbem and wared bis hand above Crescent City Transfer Co., from a J.severe illness. the lst day of lec , HKNKY HUTOHINHON Seal talniv determine the condition of the 'I'LL SHOW TOU WHO I AM. them into space. There were a creak Putnam Clerk ClrouttOottrt Co., Fla. C.ltV JlintV no w ilrABArilt.

Clork Olrcut Ooart Putnam OoM Fla. The special evangelistic services now fruit. He inclines to the opinion that name on the check? See, here it Is." ing of pulley wheels, an injunction " Bv J.O. Bulls D.O. mpw all final Va.iu " being conducted at the Presbyterian much of it Is damaged.

H7lst.ltfrom tbe carpenter to "loos out tor liia k The teller shook bis head wearily, Maai vj antwilnfmAnt JgV'u and, lowered from above.

Many growers re fortunate in that church by Rev. Dr. C. L. Work, pastor Velvet Bean H tillers.

"You must be Identified," be insist your beads," To. owners of 8. M. LAB REE. Manager BV oarp, lanaing Mme. Maretxek's came evangelist of the Florida Presbytery, they had already shipped or sold all, or ed. "You must bring somebody who New the Peerless best ever made. stage between tbem.

No. 3 (hand) $30.00, hulls 5 to 8 bus. per are attracting large audiences nightly the bulk of their crops'. Others, many knows you." The lady drew herself on tbe you've got It again, get It Now hour. No. 4 (2 h. power) $65.00, hulls St Johns River by Daylight and are bound to result in a more active of whom could illy afford to lose, had up. ' saio uuernsey. oioy 15 to 25 bus. No. 2 for cow peas only If you wish to sell to good north "That check." she said with dignity, awar quick: thankful. spiritual life In the place. Dr. Work shipped little. The losses fell unequal- That's all.' crying and be ern buverf, sena lull description. 125.00. & my given me by 'was husband.

There's was ly. probably taken wilt continue the meetings To him that had not, Ha moved off wttnout waiting ror (oration, number of sores, improveN. L. Willet Seed Co. bis name ou It. Do you know blm?" through the coming week. He is an I away even that which he had. thanks, aud a pathetic scene with Max ments, quality of soil, distance to Augusta, Ga. I do," said the teller, "but I don't Steamer CRESCENT. I and his wife closed tbe incident. To miliotd Mtation, title, heallhfuluees, But even the heaviest losers are phil- - know you." earnest and interesting preacher. was as a part of them lowest price, terms to I'lnft, R. Spen-oe"Then," said the lady, "I'll show you them tbe barp Learas Jacksonville on Tuesdays, Tnuredayi Chamberlain's Cough Remedy The advantaees of Crescent City as . osophlcal. They are not whining.

1193 Broadway. New York. more than a oviH WhrTMprr rVrtvrrl--, and Saturdays at S:80 a. M. for Green Cove. section for the growing of citrus fruits The News feels sure that some of the who 1 am. My husband is a tall man selves. To lose It was ClU" ColHc misfortune, and In a broken voice the Palatka, Orescent City and principle Way though found la yet smooth firm, be fruit face with will His reddish hair. was never more thoroughly demon called the carpenter back to her.

Landings. question but that the bulk of shaven. He bas a mole on one cheek lady Returning, leaves Cresont Oily on WedneS' strated than during the cold of last there is no Please let the barp tnauk you, looks something like a gorilla. and damaged. was the crop trees now on 100 will speak days, Fridays and Mondays at S:Ufl a. m. miles At It points more than week. "and listen. some people say, but I don't think so. said she, Jacksonville wharf foot of Laura Street. bands on this Sunday morn south the mercury went three and four When be talks be twists bit mouth to with hit LAKE COMO. Telephone 288S. ing.' degrees lower than at this place, and at one side, and one of bis front teeth la Pslatka wtaarf foot of Lemon Street.

She placed herself beside it. seated Mr. and Mrs. loel Jenkins of Mont many places south there Is no question missing. He wears a No. IS collar, a sume iutu on a box, auo, wuu again occupying their N. clair, are J., crop. fruit bis keep of coat No. the destruction of 0 won't the Manager, shoe and Traffic, E. T. CLARK, cosy home for the season, l hey were buttoned. He's the hardest man to get chased sway tears, gave for a moment Here very many of the growers have accompanied Jacksonville, Fla. as only sbe could give It, the

by Mrs. Baker, money out of you ever saw. It took or two. been unable to determine the extent of air of the doxology, "Praise God, Mr. and Mrs. F. Ballard of Syracuse, damage, . large part of the fruit showing N. Y.. are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. t. me three days to get tbls check." The Prom Whom All Blessings How." They are housekeeping in bauker waved bis band.

F. Sullivan. no signs of injury.

New York Times.

CRESCENT CITY I guess It's all right." be said. 'Tut Ballard cottage.

The Southfield Bible Conference (now the your name right there no, on the back, Barber Shop. called Mr. and Mrs. Harper of Georgetown not the face." Galveston News.

TOO MUCH FACE the Florida Bible Conference) were the guests of their parents. Mr. feel as If vou had ont face too sessions in auditorium its Vou hold the will s manner.

All work done in and Mrs. J. C. S. Basford, over the holi many when you have Neuralgia, The Meanest Man in Town this year from February 26 to March 6th, days.

Try ua and you'll corns again.

Save the face, you nmy lit the one who always wears a frown, don't vou? inclusive. The speakers thus far eni'f . : but iret rid of the Nesural- Horace Prior or Jacksonville was is cross and disaitreeable, and is nenri .

B. B. Harris, Agt. gaged are Rev. Dr. C- 1. Scofield, of visitor in town recently. abort and aliam in his answers, gia by applying Ballard's Snow Liniment. Finest thmif in the world for Dallas, Texas, editor of the new Sco The Lake Como Dramatic Club gave Nine cases out of ten It's not tne neuraluia, ourns, cuts, field Reference Bible, and Rev. L. S. an entertainment in their new hall the poor fellows fault, it's his liverand rheumatism, back Wntir of Anollcatlon for Tax Tleed."" and all pains. make him feel so scalds, lame of the asso- - 28th. Quite a good crowd was present, difestion that Ntira is hereby slvcn that Melrose Viinn Chafer, lirng Sold by AoKerman-stewa- ri miserable, ne can t nein oeitiR uiaiv factoring Co. .purchaser of tax certificate No. Alalinn Thar, , .1., ka tmc twit ainor. in spite of the cold weather. ru..

Co,, and J. H. Hauirhton.

114 dated the 1st day of June, A. I). part was a concert. There was singing trreaAnin. Ars vou lu tlHUKnr ui net,' tir has filed said certtneate In my office, and crs. Wm. Then , n Mitr-hC. Norton of this place Is tii.nr into that condition?

Mill, nH Dr to Issue deed for tax ppVUon made has Her one of the trustees of the association, aBA Maini of Svracuse. N. Y.. who are start at once taktnir Ballard's In accordance with law. Bald certificate Stylt.

Har Knaw property following sure safe, described your liver the embraces the from whom further particulars may be all artists. A violin solo by Miss Hel- - bine for Buitor But you haven't asked me situated in Putnam county, Florida, vegetable regulator. man ot Austria, was exauisuety ren and reliable iiu wuiwp jrac. had. liOtS 0. a ami IV, ftenui urug yet whether or not I can make a liv e. SI acres.

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Central Avenue

Design Concept Proposal CENTRAL AVENUE Central Avenue would be restructure to better accommodate pedestrian and parking while restoring its historic character. The redesign of Central Avenue aims to promote pedestrian activities and commercial development, both permanent and temporary. The design incorporates pedestrian traffic enhancement to Lake Stella, Eva Lyon Park, Crescent Lake Waterfront, and the Marina at Sunrise Park. This proposal contains parking, new paving surfaces, urban equipment, and lighting provisions. It would be pedestrianly connected to the marina park. The team developed concepts for the fishing pier area with addition of facilities and storage to support visitors activities.

The paving of sidewalks and streets between Lake Stella and Lake Crescent will recall Main Street renovations of historic Florida Towns as exemplified by the Towns of Alachua, Fernandina Beach, and Cedar Key. For the “Miller Property� at the southeast corner of Summit St. and Central Ave., the team developed a hotel-retail concept that will perform as an iconic attractor to identify the waterfront assets. It would contain a covered walkway that will invite the visitors to Central Ave. Along Central, in the western part between US-17 and Lake Stella, additional parking will support the Lake Stella walking trail.

Recommendations Sidewalks should incorporate ADA requirements into the design.

Historic sidewalks should be preserved. New sidewalks should be adapted to retain the character of the historic heritage of the street.

Waterfront redesign shall encompass elements from Central Ave. revitalization such as vegetation and pavers as a unified design proposal.

Landscaping will soften the hard edges of buildings, sidewalks and curbs. Trees would provide shade and aesthetics to the place. A proposed revival of historic facades and beautification of Central Avenue should be considered.

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Street Design Case Studies - Fernandina

Figure 10 + 11. Downtown Fernandina Beach

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Street Design Case Studies - Fernandina Beach Market Days + Street Treatments

Figure 12 + 13. Downtown Fernandina Beach

A Market area proposal could be a attractor for public events and special gatherings.

Calendar of Events can identify vendors, venues and opportunities as revenue for the City and the business of the area. The City will benefit from iconic series of events that will characterized the city and create a reputation for visitors and locals.

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Vacant spaces within Central Ave. can be improved through the addition of small parks with landscape treatments and benches. A great example is the area located in front of the school, a great opportunity for an architectural + natural pause within the street design.

Water features, benches and landscape will help on the treatment of these areas.

Figure 14 - 16. Downtown Fernandina Beach

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Facade treatment programs and business incentives will aid on the revitalization of the commercial area.

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Figure 17 - 23. Downtown Fernandina Beach

Existing concrete sidewalk can be reused and combine with various paver systems that will allow rain water to percolate back into the ground and away from street and walkways.

Diagonal parking will increase availability and capacity of parking spaces for future events

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Street Design Case Studies - Alachua

Figure 24 - 30. Downtown Alachua

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Street Design Examples - Signage

Attractive, interactive and vivid signage will aid visitors and indicate them where attractions and events take place.

Trail maps indicators, street signage and history blurbs will inform and educate the public about the community.

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Street Design Examples - Lighting

Vintage lighting treatments should embrace the historic character of the City and perform efficiently illuminating the street and providing safety.

Use of the City’s Natural Gas operation to create a “Gas Light” district is also a possible consideration.

An additional recommendation is LED lighting.

Figure 31 - 36. Lighting Examples

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Areas of Intervention The proposal focuses on the identification of three main areas for development, job opportunities and landscape enhancement.

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Identified Areas for Historic-based Tourism Opportunities Identified Area for a New Landscape Enhancement Feature Identified Area for Marina Development

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Master Plan Proposal The proposed plan aims to re surface Central Ave. as a unified artery that connects Lake Crescent with Lake Stella, while controlling traffic flow and pedestrian circulation.

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Traffic Scheme The plan identifies the various traffic patterns proposed to create a safer and more efficient environment for pedestrians and vehicles.

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Incoming Marina Traffic Outgoing Marina Traffic Pedestrian Traffic

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Street Design Strategies

Paver System Wood Platform / Deck / Parklets Green Areas / Bio Swale System

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Crosswalks + Parklets

Figure 37 - 42. Street Design Examples

Raised crosswalks treatment will emphasize slower speeds along Central Ave. Raised crosswalks or curb extensions maintain safe travel speeds and reinforce the residential nature of the street. These could be lo-

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Deck areas will provide a space for outdoor cafe and/or places for market stalls.

Parklets are public seating platforms that convert curbside parking spaces into vibrant community spaces. Also known as street seats or curbside seating, parklets are the product of a partnership between the city and local businesses, residents, or neighborhood associations.

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Street Design Strategies Bio Swales for Street Water Runoff + Street Paving Curb extensions visually and physically narrow the roadway width, creating safer and shorter crossings for pedestrians and providing traffic calming on low-speed neighborhood streets and commercial corridors. The available space generated by curb extensions can be used for bio-retention, plantings, street furniture, benches, and street trees.

Figure 43 - 47. Street Design Examples

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Curb extensions can be applied at the mouth of an intersection. When installed at the entrance to a residential or low speed street, a curb extension is referred to as a “gateway� treatment and is intended to mark the transition to a slower speed street.

Curb extensions could be applied at mid block to slow traffic speeds and add public space, as a traffic calming treatment.

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Street Design Strategies

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Street Racks for Street Water Runoff: to reduce water speed

Figure 48 - 50. Street Rack Samples Figure 51. Rain Garden System Section

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Street racks are recommended to be located aside crosswalks and perpendicular to streets to aid reduce run off street water speed into the Lakes. At the same time, water will be clean off pollutants by the rain gardens before it reaches the Lakes.

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Fishing Pier Public Facilities Public Facilities are recommended for the existing fishing pier’s parking area for the projected increased commercial and tourism activities by replacing the existing portable bathrooms or by building a permanent facility.

Figure 52. Portable Bathroom Facility Example

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Moonrise Pavilion Lookout Alternatives

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Moonrise Pavilion Option 1 Vision

The Moonrise Pavilion will anchor Central Avenue as a destination point where visitors will gather for moon and stars gazing events, Cape Canaveral launchings, as well as fireworks or just as a new waterfront amenity that connects the visitor to Central Ave., Lake Crescent alluring landscapes and the Marina Park trail to the south.

The proposed pavilion will create an iconic gathering space that will characterized the City as a place to go increasing business activity and jobs for the area.

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Marina at Margary Neal Nelson Sunrise Park Design Concept Proposal: Boardwalk MARINA PARK Provide pedestrian experience adjacent to the marina through a boardwalk and a Look Out into Crescent Lake. This pedestrian link will include the historical remanence of the prison cells and the waterworks of the area, as they are of historic value. For this marina area we will provide a trailer preference connection access, as well as car and pedestrian accesses.

The objective of this project is to enhance the park as an attraction point for visitors and users, and provide parking for boat trailers and vehicles. A support building for the marina is recommended, with restrooms, boat and trailer fuel, and marine supplies with a pedestrian connection with Central Ave. The Look Out and historic remanence could be an opportunity for naming.

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The boardwalk incorporates the existing right of way area that the City owns as a gateway to the waterfront connecting with the old jail and the old water wheel station as an historic trail for visitors and locals.

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Future Design Strategies Lake Stella Proposal Ideas

Lake Stella holds the potential to be an attractive gathering space for playground, fitness, and resting areas along the trail. The boat ramp and the 0.5 mile linear park that leads to Dexter Beach also has naming opportunities.

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Figure 53. Children Playground Example Figure 54. Adult Fitness Examples

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Miller Property

Guidelines Proposal

THE MILLER PROPERTY For the Miller Property the team developed a concept that recalls the Historic precedent of the Grove Hall Hotel, taking into consideration other Historic Florida Hotels like the Island Hotel in Cedar Key. A generous covered promenade will shade sidewalks by the commercial arcade, the hotel lobby and the restaurant or event room concept. Surrounding varandas will allow lake views from the hotel rooms located in the second and third floor. The hotel would include private parking, a pool and other amenities.

It could contain 36 rooms and would accommodate parking for 44 cars. Additionally the building may contain in its volume, two fully equipped apartments or long term stay suites.

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Example view of Old Grove Hall Hotel at the corner of Summit Street and Central Avenue.

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Historic Architectural Examples Island Hotel - Cedar Key

The Island Hotel in Cedar Key is a great example of historic preservation and delicious cuisine, aspects present in Crescent City to be exploited.

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Varandas could be overlooking Central Avenue and providing stunning views of Lake Stella and Lake Crescent.

Figure 55 - 58. Island Hotel - Cedar Key

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Miller Property Vision

The promenade created by the hotel varandas would extend to the sidewalk anchoring the corner of Summit Street and Central Avenue and creating a pleasant covered commercial walkway for pedestrian.

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Historic Preservation Guidelines The City should review its current Land Development Code Provisions to make certain their property address the goals and objectives of historic preservation and maintain the historic character in new construction.

SOME SAMPLE OF URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES include: 1. Ground Surfaces: Historic sidewalks, driveways, planting patterns, and grades should be preserved. If replacements or new elements are required, patterns of placement and material should be retained.

1. Follow guidelines for masonry to retain and maintain historic placement, materials, and design for ground surface elements like walkways and drives.

2. Keep landscaping maintained so that vegetation does not cause damage to masonry features.

3. Maintain compatibility between private ground materials like walkways and drives and public materials like sidewalks.

4. Traditional materials such as brick paver, gravel, and concrete are recommended for new ground surfaces. Patterned concrete and permeable concrete are also acceptable and preferred over asphalt. Concrete ribbons, versus complete coverage of a driveway area, were commonly used. Their design is traditional and also decreases the amount of water run-off.

2. Signage 1. Use historic materials like finished wood, glass, iron, copper, or bronze for modern signs in a residential area, or modern materials that replicate them.

2. Use small signs with proportions that complement those of the building. Home- occupation signs may have a maximum sign area of one square feet per the LDC. 3. Simple designs and content are most effective and least intrusive. Use no more than three colors that complement the building.

4. Install signs in locations historically used for signs like on awnings, inside windows, projecting from the building facade, or standing in the yard. Do not obscure architectural features. Anchor mounting equipment in mortar, not bricks or stones.

5. Use only goose-neck lamps or concealed lighting sources.

6. Use no more than two signs per building, not counting window or easel type signs.

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3. Street Lighting 1. Retain and maintain historic light fixtures. The existing street lamp fixtures in the downtown area are an appropriate design that should continue to be used for future installation.

2. Repair deteriorated or damaged historic light fixtures using methods that allow them to retain their historic appearance.

3. When replacement of missing or severely damaged historic light fixtures is necessary, select designs that replicate the originals or other historic examples in appearance and materials 4. Ensure that light fixtures do not damage or obscure architectural features or other building elements.

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES 1. COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS 1.1. Commercial and Public Building Types 1.2. Guidelines for Commercial Buildings

Architectural Details

Awnings

Brick/Masonry

Cast Iron/Metal Entrances and Doors Fire Escapes

Gutters and Downspouts

Lighting

Paint

Roofs

Signs

Storefronts

Windows 1.3. Guidelines for New Construction

ADA Compliance and Accessibility Ramps

Additions

Infill Buildings

Decks

Street scape Elements

Parking Lots

Walkways

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Utilities and Energy Retrofitting

2. RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS 2.1. Residential Architectural Styles 2.1. Guidelines for Residential Buildings

Architectural Details

Awnings Chimneys

Entrances and Doors

Foundations

Lighting

Paint

Porches

Porch Stairs and Railings

Roofs

Siding

Windows Wood 2.3. Guidelines for Site Features

Fences and Walls

Ground Surfaces

Outbuildings

Utilities and Energy Retrofitting

Signs

2.4. Guidelines for New Additions

New Additions

Decks

Accessibility Ramps

2.5. Guidelines for New Construction 3. GUIDELINES FOR MOVING BUILDINGS, DEMOLITION 3.1. NON-CONTRIBUTING BUILDINGS

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New North and South CRA Districts

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Expansion Overlay The impetus of creating the North and South CRA’s is to provide a plan and a mechanism for much needed infrastructure that will influence quality infill development for the more than 125 years of vacant land in these areas.

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Water Management + Sewer Expansion Areas

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