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Agenda Item 8A - UBEX-14-00100018AGENDA ITEM: SUBMJTTED BY: DATE: STRATEGIC PLAN L INK: CJTY OF ATLANTIC BEACH ClTY COMMISSION MEETING ST AFlr REPORT AGENI)A ITE M H ~A AUGUST II, 2014 Pub.li c Hearing on UBEX-14-001000 1 8 to a ll ow th e perma ne nt s torage ofbuscs in the Light Indu strial and Wareho using (LlW) Zo nin g Di stri c t located a t 5 12 Stewart St rcet. Jeremy Hub seh /'JCLI Build ing and Zo nin g D ir ector (-:z;.f July 17, 20 14 None BACKG ROUND: T he proposed u se-by-excep ti on is for a sc hoo l bu s parking lot near Main a nd Stewart Streets . T he ap pli cants (Student T ransp01ta tio n of America) provi d e co nt racted school b us and tr ansportation serv ices for Du va l County Public Schoo ls. Th e prope rl y is located in the Lig ht indu st ria l and Warehousing (LJW) zo nin g di s tri ct. The app li cants a re required to obt ain a use-b y-exception per Section 24-11 2 (c) (5), whi c h says one is needed by, "Estab li shm e nt s for heavy automotive repair, towing servi ce or the permanent stora ge of automo bil es, motorcycles, tru c ks and tracto rs, boa ts, m achinery and eq uipm en t, far m equipment a nd s imila r uses." T he app li ca nts inte nd to park somewhere in th e ra nge of 40-60 buses on s ite. The buses will be parked on si te wh en th ey are not on their ro ut es. There wi ll be no repairs on s ite, as the app li cants own a facility in Arlington. The a pplican ts currently use a propetty in Jacksonville Beach to s tore their bu ses th at se rve the beach com muniti es. The property is located in th e Light Industri a l Warehousing zo ning di s tri ct, but is located in close prox imity to res id e nti a l. See a ttached Com muni ty Development Board staff repo rt for fu tther detail o n si t e usage and traffic imp acts. T he Com muni ty Development Board voted to reco mmend denial by a vote of 6-0 at the ir June 17'h m eeti ng. An ow ner of seven duplexes in th e immediate vicinity of the site sp oke in opposi ti o n, s tating th at the proposa l wo uld negatively imp act his pro perties a nd nearby res id ents. The CDB exp ressed concerns over impacts to loca l traffic, roads, a nd neighborhood s. It was due to these fac tors that th e ultim ate ly vo ted to recommend denial of the proposed u se. BUDGET: None. RI~CO MM ENDATION: The Commun ity Development Boa rd recommended den ial of Use-By Excep ti on 14-001000 18 by a vole of 6-0 at theirJune 17111 meeting ATI'ACllMENTS: Draft minutes of th e Jun e 17, 20 14 Community Development Board meeting; copy ofCommunjty Developm ent Board staff report; copy of UBEX 14-00 100018 appli cation . .. REVI E WE D BY C lTY MANAGER: _----z:t......u:;._..J,._...J0:~~ ..... ---2-.....::;~~-4olf'--------- AGENDA ITEM CASE NO LOCATION APPLICANT DATE STAFF STAFF COMMENTS CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD STAFF REPORT 4A UBEX-14-00100018 ACENDA ITEM # 8A AUCUST J I , 2014 Requ est for use-by-exception as permitted by Section 24-1 12 (c){S), to allow the perman ent storag e of automob iles in th e Light fndu strial and War ehousing (LIW) Zoning District 512 STEWART STREET STUDENT TRANSPORTATION OF AMERICA June 4, 2014 JEREMY HUBSCH, BUILDING AND ZONING DIRECTOR The a pplica nts a re Student Tran s portation of Am erica, prospect iv e te nants of t he prop erty. Thi s co mpany provid es contracted schoo l bus and t ran sportation services for Duv a l County Schools . Th e applicants will be us in g the s ite to park buses wh e n th ey are no t in use, as well as the bu s drivers' persona l ve hi cles. Th e re will a lso be a sma ll break fac ility on s ite with utilities. STA currently uses a facility that is located at 10 Street a nd 51" Av e nu e South in jacksonvil le Bea ch. Th e property is located in th e Li ght Indu stria l a nd Wa rehou s in g (LIW) zon in g district. The applicants a re requ ired to o btain a Use-By-Ex ception per Section 24·1 12 (c) (5), which sa ys one is needed by, "Es tabli s hm e nts for heavy a uto motive repair, towing serv ice or th e permanent s torage of a utomobil es, motorcycles, tru cks a nd t rac tors, bo a ts, mac hin ery and equipm ent, farm equipm e nt a nd si milar uses .. " Th e site is co mpri se d of a portio n of two lots (512 Stewart St. a nd 1 589 Ma in St.) und er the sa me ownership. Th e prop erty at 512 Stewart Street is th e proposed ve hicl e access po in t, location for th e break room fac ility a nd the dumpster for th e s ite. The property at 1589 Ma in Street will have dedicated employee parking for personal vehicles and bu s parkin g for up to 60 bu ses. There is currently a nother business known as Atlantic Mo vi ng and Storage on th e we stern portion of th is lo t ab utting Main St reet. These tw o uses will be separated by a newly co nstru cted 6 fo o t chain link fe nce. Th e r emai ni ng portion of th e lot will have a n asp hal t paved circulation path with cr us hed and com pa cted as ph a lt parkin g a re as and 3 newly installed li ght poles in th e midd le of t he s ite with 41ight fixt ures on each. Both properties, 512 Stewart Street a nd 1589 Mai n Street, have other ex isti ng uses th at differ from that of th e proposed use. It is possible to lega lly s plit each pro perty accordi ng to ci ty code, so t hat th e ex istin g uses have their own lot sepa ra te from the proposed use. Th e rema inin g po rtions of eac h lot cou ld then be co mbin e d to create a s in gle lo t for th e prop osed use or they co uld be left separa te a nd a perman ent easeme nt would be r equired on th e 512 Stewa rt Street prope rty so t ha t 1589 Main St reet property would have publi c road access. AGENDA ITEM# SA AUGUST 11, 2014 With the actual parking of buses being located only on the 1589 Main Street property, there will be a 6 foot chain link fence around the entire site in addition to a minimum 200 foot buffer from any public street. All uses within that 200 foot buffer are industrial in nature and located within the Light Industrial and Warehousing zoning district. The portion of the site on 512 Stewart Street has an existing 6 foot fence at least 20 feet from the front property line with vegetation between it and the street. The vehicle access point on Stewart Street is located within 30 feet of the intersection Stewart Street and Mary Street. This is the only way to access Mary Street which is a dead end street that currently has 20 dwelling units in duplex andjor townhouse properties. Stewart Street between Mealy Lane and Main Street has another 8 dwelling units in duplex and/or townhouse properties. Additionally, there are newer residential neighborhoods on the east side of Main Street that may be impacted by the project. Staff has concerns about the traffic and visual impacts this project will bring to this residential neighborhood. Traffic impacts will be largely staggered throughout the day. Most employees will arrive in their personal vehicles between roughly 5 and 7 AM. They would then leave in their bus almost immediately with roughly half taking a route along Dutton Island Road to Mayport Road and the other half taking a route along Main Street to Levy Road to Mayport Road. Beyond those affected in the previous paragraph, both routes are comprised of a mix of residential, commercial and industrial uses. About two thirds of the buses would return mid day, coming in around 9 to 10 AM and leaving around 1:30 to 2:30PM most days. Almost all buses would then return for the day between 5 and 7 PM and employees would leave in their personal vehicles. A few buses that transport athletic teams and similar events would return later in the night depending on when they are done. At a maximum capacity of 60 buses approved on this site, weekday traffic counts would conservatively be around 120 employee vehicle trips and 200 bus trips. Prior to this item going to the City Commission, the city's engineers in the Public Works Department will review it for impacts to local roads, possible environmental runoff issues, stabilized parking, and any other relevant impacts. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Below are relevant policies in the Comprehensive Plan that relate to this proposed use. PolicvA.1.5.6 Commercial and light industrial development shall be located and designed so as to minimize adverse effects on residential areas, traffic facilities, and the aesthetic character of the City. Goal A.l The City shall manage growth and redevelopment in a manner, which results in a pattern of land uses that: 1) encourages, creates and maintains a healthy and aesthetically pleasing built environment, 2) avoids blighting influences, 4) maintains the City's distinct residential community character PolicyA.1.1.3 The City shall protect potable water well fields and surface waters from the adverse impacts of development and shall prohibit the establishment of incompatible land uses adjacent to potable water wells. Such incompatible land uses shall include all industrial and manufacturing uses, but shall also include uses which have the potential to contaminate surface water or groundwater resources. Page 2 of 5 Subj e ct Site a nd Surrounding Properties Figure 1. 512 Stew art St . and 1589 Main St. Areas of propose d use ar e shaded (Ja xGi s) 2013 AGEN DA ITEM # SA AUGUST II, 2014 Fi gure 2. Zoning of subject proper t y a nd surrounding p roperties. Pur ple Is Light Industrial and Orange Res idential Page 3 of 5 SUGGESTED ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL AGENDA ITEM #SA AUGUST 11, 2014 The Community Development Board may consider a motion to recommend approval to the City Commission of a requested Use-by-Exception (File No. UBEX 14-00100018) to permit permanent storage of vehicles within the Light Industrial and Warehousing (LIW) Zoning District and located at 512 Stewart Street provided: 1. Approval of this Use-by-Exception is consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan. 2. Approval of this Use-by-Exception is in compliance with the requirements of Section 24-63, Zoning, Subdivision and Land Development Regulations. 3. The requested use is consistent with Section 24-112(c) in that the proposed use is found to be consistent with the uses permitted in the LIW zoning districts with respect to intensity of use, traffic impacts and compatibility with existing industrial uses, commercial uses and any nearby residential uses. If the Community Development Board does agree to recommend approval, staff suggests that the following conditions be placed on the approval: 1. Screening be required in areas where the bus parking is visible from Main and Stewart Streets. 2. No bus drivers can sleep overnight in their cars, buses, or structures on site. 3. Consideration be given to negative impacts that could result to residential neighbors relating to noise and lighting. Page 4 of 5 SUGGESTED ACTION TO RECOMMEND DENIAL AGENDA ITEM # 8A AUGUST 11, 2014 The Community Development Board may consider a motion to recommend denial to the City Commission of a requested Use-by-Exception (File No. UBEX 14-00100018) to permit permanent storage of vehicles within the Light Industrial and Warehousing (LIW) Zoning District and located at 512 Stewart Street provided: 1. Approval of this Use-by-Exception is not consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan. 2. Approval of this Use-by-Exception is not in compliance with the requirements of Section 24-63, Zoning, Subdivision and Land Development Regulations. 3. The requested use is consistent with Section 24-112(c) in that the proposed use is found to be consistent with the uses permitted in the LIW zoning districts with respect to intensity of use, traffic impacts and compatibility with existing industrial uses, commercial uses and any nearby residential uses. Page 5 of 5 Staff Report A. UBEX-14-00100018(PUBLIC HEARING) 512 Stewart St. AGENDA ITEM # 8A AUGUST 11, 2014 Request for use-by-exception as permitted by Section 24-112 (C) (5), to allow the permanent storage of automobiles. Jeremy Hubsch, Redevelopment and Zoning Coordinator stated this UBEX-14-00100018 is a request for a Use-by-Exception to allow the permanent storage of automobiles in a Light Industrial and Warehousing {LIW) Zoning District. The applicant is Student Transportation of America, prospective tenants of the property. This company provides contracted school bus and transportation services for Duval County Schools. The applicants will be using the site to park buses when they are not in use, as well as the bus drivers' personal vehicles. They are currently located in Jacksonville Beach. The applicants are required to obtain a Use-By-Exception per Section 24-112 (c)(5), which requires one for, "establishments for heavy automotive repair, towing service or the permanent storage of automobiles, motorcycles, trucks, and tractors, machinery and equipment, farm equipment and similar uses." The site is composed of two lots {512 Stewart and 1589 Main St.) under the same ownership. The property at 512 Stewart Street is the proposed vehicle access point, location for the break room facility and the dumpster for the site. The property at 1589 Main Street will have dedicated employee parking for personal vehicles and bus parking for up to 60 buses. Both properties have other existing uses that differ from that of the proposed use. It is possible to legally split each property according to city code, so that the existing uses have their own lot separate from the proposed use. The vehicle access point on Stewart Street is located within 30 feet of the intersection Stewart Street and May Street. This is the only way to access Mary Street which is a dead end street that currently has 20 dwelling units in duplex and/or townhouse properties. Stewart Street between Mealy Lane and Main Street has another 8 dwelling units in duplex and/or townhouse properties. Additionally there are newer residential neighborhoods on the east side of main Street that may be impacted by the project. Staff has concerns about the traffic and visual impacts this project will bring to this residential neighborhood. Page 1 of 4 AGENDA ITEM# SA AUGUST 11,2014 Traffic impacts will be largely staggered throughout the day. Most employees will arrive in their personal vehicles between roughly 5 and 7 AM. They would then leave in their bus almost immediately with roughly half taking a route along Dutton Island Road to Mayport Road and the other half taking a route along Main Street to Levy Road to Mayport Road. Beyond those affected in the previous paragraph, both routes are comprised of a mix of residential, commercial and industrial uses. About two thirds of the buses would return mid day, coming in around 9 to 10 AM and leaving around 1:30 to 2:30 PM most days. Almost all buses would then return for the day between 5 and 7 PM and employees would leave in their personal vehicles. A few buses that transport athletic teams and similar events would return later in the night depending on when they are done. At a maximum capacity of 60 buses approved on this site, weekday traffic counts would conservatively be around 120 employee vehicle trips and 200 bus trips. Prior to this item going to the City Commission, the city's engineers in the Public Works Department will review it for impacts to local roads, possible environmental runoff issues, stabilized parking, and any other relevant impacts. Below are relevant policies in the Comprehensive Plan that relate to this proposed use. Policy A.1.5.6 Commercial and light industrial development shall be located and designed so as to minimize adverse effects on residential areas, traffic facilities, and the aesthetic character of the City. Goal A.1 The City shall manage growth and redevelopment in a manner, which results in a pattern of land uses that: 1) encourages, creates and maintains a healthy and aesthetically pleasing built environment, 2) avoids blighting influences, 4) maintains the City's distinct residential community character. Policy A.1.1.3 The City shall protect potable water well fields and surface waters from the adverse impacts of development and shall prohibit the establishment of incompatible land uses adjacent to potable water wells. Such incompatible land uses shall include all industrial and manufacturing uses, but shall also include uses which have the potential to contaminate surface water or groundwater resources. Page 2 of4 Applicant Comment Public Comment AGENDA ITEM # SA AUGUST 11, 2014 Jeremy discussed three suggested actions to recommend approval and three suggested actions to recommend denial. Staff suggests that a condition of screening be required in areas where the bus parking is visible from Main and Stewart Streets, that no bus drivers can sleep overnight in their cars, buses, or structures on site and that consideration be given to negative impacts that could result to residential neighbors relating to noise and lighting. Daniel Middleton, Student Transportation of America's representative stated that there will be no maintenance done on the site at all. He says the primary function of the property will be the storage of the buses. Sylvia Simmons asked where does the maintenance take place and he replied at their 340 Lee Rd facility. Mr. Elmore asked why they want to abandon their current Jacksonville Beach location. Mr. Middleton replied that strategically Atlantic Beach affords them a little more opportunity in leave time to get out to their pick up locations and would be more cost effective for them. Mr. Elmore asked what is their geographical range that they would cover. Mr. Middleton's general manager, Chris, stated they go all the way down Mayport and service all the way to JTB, not crossing the intracoastal. Mr. Charles Mann of 165 Arlington Road spoke and stated he owns 7 duplexes in the immediate area of this proposed bus storage area. He says the area has been cleaned up, new homes have been built and he feels that if you intensify the industrial at this point then you will be retarding the growth and development. This would be an awful burden on this residential area. This would not be minimizing the adverse effects on this residential area that is improving. This will also increase traffic and affect the water table. He recommends if you do approve this to put some further restrictions on it such as indirect lighting no higher than 4ft, no honking of horns, no outside speakers, rodent control on a monthly basis, onsite security and a police officer onsite to direct traffic. He states that this is not bus storage but should be considered a terminal. He proposes that the applicant has not presented competent substantial evidence to meet the allowable reasons to receive a Use by Exception per the Comprehensive Plan, Policy 8.1.5.6. Page 3 of4 Board Discussion Motion AGENDA ITEM# 8A AUGUST 11, 2014 Kelly Elmore states that his big concern is the amount of traffic that this UBEX will generate and he feels this is an incompatible use for our camp plan. He is going to vote to deny this. He is also concerned about the amount of paving that would need to be done to store the buses and states there would have to be onsite Stormwater retention which would therefore limit the use of the land for their intentions. Linda Lanier agrees with Mr. Elmore and states that this will hurt the quality of life for the residents that live around the site. She is worried about the traffic on the narrow streets and the safety of all the children living in the area. She votes to oppose this. Harley Parkes agrees with Kelly and Linda. He believes that the impact this will have on the neighborhood will be overwhelming and that this type of business does not fit in the category of Light Industrial. He feels this is a transportation mode and is worried about the amount of traffic this will generate. Sylvia Simmons states that she is worried about the traffic and the exhaust caused by the buses and does not feel this is a good location for this use. Brea Paul states that she is not only concerned about the traffic this business will generate but she doesn't believe that the streets in the area were built to withstand all of those buses on them on a daily basis. Kirk discussed that at the last meeting there was a request for a taxi cab company that the board put a cap of 25 vehicles on their approval, this UBEX is requesting 60 school buses at one time and he agrees that this would overwhelm the neighborhood. He is also concerned about the early morning noise caused by starting the school buses. He also believes it doesn't fit the zoning classification. Harley Parkes makes a motion to recommend denial of UBEX-14- 00100018. Kirk Hansen seconded it. All were in favor and the motion carried. Page 4 of4 APPLICATION FOR A USE-BY-EXCEPTION City of Atlantic Beach · 800 Seminole Road ·Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233-5445 Phone: (904) 247-5826 · FAX (904) 247-5845 · http://www.coab.us AGENDA ITEM# SA AUGUST 11, 2014 Date ~fi ..... ~. :... .... _"_~_t.j_~_(_._,i'--. ____ File No .. ___________ Receipt----------- 1. Applicant's Name _)+Jde."·+ 'Tr-~~f0Ll\+i'on of ~tX"•'C.cJ 2. Applicant's Address 0 LJ 0 L e. 'C 12, 0 Ad ·::;r fk..I(So(l ,f ; ll e, f:'L • 3 ~ .5 l ( 33 3. Property Location 5 I~ S.±e. t,J (HL + $j:. A.+ I M + 1' C: '6~ != L_, 3 d-..::l - 4. Property Appraiser's Real Estate Number /7d. 3;} 7-~t) 7 5 Block No. ' Lot No. ____ _ 5. Current Zoning Classification l; ~ ~ + 'fn d 6. Comprehensive Plan Fu~ure Land Use designation ___ _ 7. Requested Use-by-Exception 5e-l.oo l Cu.S fMk.i'j L£?·f 8. Size ofParcel /0&';-qiZ! ~-Ff"' 9. Utility Provider 10. Statement of facts and special reasons for the requested Use-by-Exception, which demonstrates compliance with Section 24-63 of the City of Atlantic Beach Code of Ordinances, Zoning and Subdivision Regulations. Attach as Exhibit A. (The attached guide may be used if desired. Please address each item, as appropl'iate to this request.) 11. Provide all of the following information. (All information must be provided before an application is scheduled for any public hearing.) a. Site Plan showing the location of all structures, temporary and permanent, including setbacks, building height, number of stories and square footage, impervious surface area, and existing and/or proposed driveways. Identify any existing structures .and uses. ·b. Proof of ownership (deed or certificate by lawye1· or abstract company or title company that verifies record owner as above). If the applicant is not the owner, a letter of authorization from the owner(s) for applicant to represent the owner for all purposes related to this application must be provided. c. Survey and legal description of p1·operty sought to be rezoned. (Attach as Exhibit B.) d, Required number of copies. (Two (2) copies of all documents that are not larger than 11 x 17 inches in size. If plans or photographs, or color attachments are submitted, please provide eight (8) copies of these.) e. Application Fee ($250.00) I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IS CORRECT: ADDRESS AND CONTAC~ INFO ~ATipN 1f J'E(R~Ot'/.TO RECEIVE ALL CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING THIS APPLICATION Name: UM1 C'-.~ ('(L,dd \e-+on MailingAddress: .3~0 Lee-Q.d, :Jr.c.-k-~·J.Il~ FL, 200.d-5 Phone: 9tJl-( 7;?0-· dJ./77 FAX: ?iJ':.f;.._ 7d5 r-CJ9 01( E-mail: d M ,'JJ le_-N>,~ ~~nde. ~4-( C.Ofll EXHIBIT A· AGENDA ITEM# SA AUGUST 11, 2014 The review of an application for a Use-by-Exception shall consider the following items. Please address each of the following as applicable to your specific application. 1. Ingress and egress to property and proposed Structures thereon with particular reference to vehicular and pe~estrian safe~y and convenience, traffirr flow and contr?l a~d 1 acces~ in case of fire or cata~trophe. s \ .te. w \ \\ ~e. e-1\ fen_ ed Rn d e. )l_ \ + e.d \} l a. .$.fe-j ·.1.\et s. t ' ~+e-. 2. i~ems in C_l) above. be: -:.. n 3. The potential for any adverse impacts to adjoining properties and properties generally in the area resulting from excessive noise, glare and lighting, odor, traffic and similar characteristics of the Use-by-Exception being]qquested. RJL&-n e_.. 4. Refuse, trash collection and seryice areas, with particular refer~nce to ifems (1) an1d (2) f!.bove; ·nuca.gs-te.L Mo -t•~-=t..sb e.ec:ef·+IC-A I.S u..0 1ll oe... Chi '<.'•~ -.) . ' 5. 6. If adjacent uses are different types of uses, dt)scribe type of screening f)Il.d buffering that will be provided between your use and the adjacent use. Ch8 ·lQ Lin K \-€-t\C....l t1j 7. Signs, if any, and proposed exterior lighting, with reference to glare, traffic safety, economic effects and compatibility and harmony with pro2ertie~ in the District; (See Signs and Advertising, Chapter 17 .) Re...fe_e__ +o S~+c:.. ~l\~~-+co,'\ 8. Required Yards and other Open Space. Show building setbacks and areas of open space on site plan. 9. General compatibility with adjacent properties and other property.in the surrounding Zoning District as well as consistency with a_gplicable provis\ons of the Comprehensive Plan. Re Q (2.. rto S~--tc.. Xl\t-Z-2>-+~a~'on Other informatiop you may wish to p_rovide: _N\__c.A_('X._· --=.o_(-=----=(o--'V'---~=-t-t....:..-_s,_e_. 0_· __ u_...:J_ .• \_l_b_~_ f r-hl .. Ke d. o o ~ 1 ~ e... .- ·--"'~---""'~ -~,_,_...__ ________ ~----~------ • ~o 4. 1. v > ~.-_ __:_L_; :3-h-+-ro_t_e_,:, ___________ "=------~----_L > = .,--,.."' Ffi c.,_ F \ 1ltu ? A++e r-1'/ Daniel Middleton From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Daniel, vanbibberjax@aol.com Tuesday, May 20, 2014 2:51 PM Daniel Middleton; Chris Ingold vanbibberjax@aol.com; ACerqueira@candcfisheries.com Beaches Legal Desc, Fence_line_fo r _Beaches_Bus_Lot.pdf Attached is the map showing the fence line inside the two properties. The Lease is for 2 1/2 acres as shown by map that's part of the properties listed below: RE# 172327-0075 512 Stewart St, Atlantic Beach, Fl. 32233 Legal Description: 17-2S-29E .944 PT GOVT LOT 4 RECD 0/R 16576-1414 RE# 172321-0000 1589 Main St, Atlantic Beach, Fl. 32233 Legal Description: 17-2S-29E 2.98 PT GOVT LOT 4 RECD 0/R 14660-1313 This should be all they need. Thanks, Dream a 1 AGENDA ITEM# 8A AUGUST 11, 2014