PVCA Members Newsletter, February 2021

Ponte Vedra Community Association

News & Updates

February | 2021

Update to current PVB Parking Regulation to be voted on by County Commissioners in order to close the loop hole contractors have been using to park on PVB

AMENDMENT SUMMARY: The Ponte Vedra Municipal Service District (MSD) has proposed

an amendment to the Ponte Vedra Zoning District Regulations (PVZDR), Section XI.D.11, in

order to address ongoing parking issues along Ponte Vedra Boulevard. The amendment will

update and clarify the existing parking regulations of Ordinance 2006-68. The amendment

intends to mitigate traffic congestion and safety concerns relating to commercial vehicles

parking in the Right Of Way along the roadway. These provisions of Ordinance 2006-68 were to be placed into the PVZDR originally but were not adopted. The proposed amendment would formally add the language to the PVZDR for administrative convenience as it removes language allowing for 'limited, reasonable duration' parking by delivery, maintenance, and repair services. The amendment further clarifies the type of vehicle exceptions allowed, including emergency, public service, and school buses and when a homeowner is moving in or out of a residence. .

Ponte Vedra Blvd - Corona to Pablo Water Main Improvement Project

JEA will be replacing the potable water main along Ponte Vedra Boulevard from Pablo Road to Corona Road and Solana Road from Ponte Vedra Boulevard to just past Rutile Drive. This work includes replacing an existing 6-inch cast iron water main with a new 12-inch water main (open cut) along Ponte Vedra Blvd in the northbound travel lane, 4-ft from edge-of-pavement between Corona Rd and Miranda Rd.

New individual water services (to the property line) will be installed and 18 fire hydrants will be replaced (includes 4 new hydrants).

Once completed, this project will increase water pressure and provide improved system reliability and fire protection.

Traffic will be impacted as Ponte Vedra Boulevard will be a single lane in sections so plan accordingly.

Estimated Dates & Work Schedule

Anticipated Start Date: Late January 2021*
Estimated Completion Date: November 2021*

Citizens

Traffic Task Force Newsletter

January 2021

Welcome to the Ponte Vedra Beach Citizen’s Traffic Task Force January Newsletter. As many of our newsletter readers know, the Ponte Vedra Beach Citizens Traffic Task Force has, since 2014, been collaborating with the leadership of St. Johns County, the Florida Department of Transportation and more recently with our Florida Legislative Delegation to facilitate improvements of traffic flow and road safety in our community. As reported in the August 2020 Newsletter, the path to achieving those improvements is a long and complicated process that requires defining the best projects, obtaining the necessary funding, and completing the construction. That brings us to our lead story.

The Ponte Vedra Beach A1A Intersection Improvements are to Begin in 2021.

North Florida Transportation Planning Organization needs your input

Visit northfloridatpo.com to see the new, streamlined site. New features include the ability to sort studies and initiatives by type, data and location.

One of the key themes of this update was accessibility ensuring that all citizens, regardless of ability, have easy access to the TPO’s work products and meetings.

The TPO is working with St. Johns County and its partners to update their transit development plan to reflect the needs of current and future riders. A key step in this process is to gather input from those who live, work and frequent St. Johns County. We urge you to take a few minutes to complete the survey at https://publicinput.com/sjtransitsurvey.

Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County COVID-19 Vaccination Program

The Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County is the lead agency charged with administering COVID-19 vaccinations in St. Johns County.

They are currently vaccinating persons 65 years of age and older daily by appointment only.

Please visit the St. Johns County COVID-19 vaccinations webpage at www.sjcfl.us/coronavirusvaccinations or text SJCVACCINE to 888777 or call 866-779-6121 to receive timely updates.

In addition, Publix is now offering Covid-19 vaccines to those 65 years and older. For updated information please visit publix.com/covid.