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7-11-16 Slideshow 16-UBEX-101Request for a use-by-exception as permitted by Section 24-111(c)(3 and 5), to allow on- premises consumption of alcoholic beverages in accordance with Chapter 3 of the code and to allow limited wholesale operations at 725 Atlantic Boulevard Units 3 and 5. 16-UBEX-101 Site Context and Detail Commercial General Zoning. CM (Commercial) Future Land Use. Site Context and Detail Proposed Business Located within an existing shopping center in a 1,650 square foot store front and 5,148 square foot warehouse space. Tap room inside the store front that will sell beer brewed in the rear warehouse space. No food will be served. The warehouse space will have a second bar that will serve an open flex space within the warehouse. The flex space will be limited in area and will not access the brewing equipment. Minor changes will be made to the exterior to provide windows into the warehouse space and add mechanical equipment behind a fence at the rear door. Excess beer not sold in the tap room will be sold by the keg through a distributor. Need for a Use-By-Exception Section 3-5 states, “The sale of any alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption, including beer, wine and liquor shall be properly licensed by the City of Atlantic Beach, and shall be limited only to restaurants, cafes, bars and private clubs within commercial general and commercial limited zoning districts or the central business district in compliance with Chapter 24 of the city code and subject to approval of a use-by-exception in accordance with Section24-63. Section 24-111(c)(3) lists the following as requiring a use-by-exception, “On- premises consumption of alcoholic beverages in accordance with Chapter 3 of this code”. Section 24-111(c)(5) lists the following as requiring a use-by-exception, “limited wholesale operations, not involving industrial products or the manufacturing of products of any kind”. Additional City Regulations Section 3-2, No sales or service shall occur between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Section 3-7, Businesses that sell alcohol shall maintain sufficient lighting for safety purposes. Section 3-8, Alcohol consumption can only occur inside a building, within a recreation area, or within an outdoor seating or dining area. Analysis and Concerns Code limits hours of operation. Parking and access will not change. The site is surrounded by and adjoining other commercial and warehouse type uses on 2 sides. Will provide additional sound proofing between tap room and nail salon next door. Across Sailfish Drive is multi- family residential. Across Cavalla Road is single family residential. Community Development Board Recommendations Heard at the June 21st 2016 meeting. 5-2 Vote to recommend approval. Dissenting votes expressed concerns about parking and the burden and enforcement of conditions. Recommended Conditions 1.That the hours of operation be limited to 11PM Sunday through Thursday and midnight Friday and Saturday. 2.That employees must park in the rear parking lot. 3.That all brewing waste must be stored inside the building. 4.That customers be prohibited from loitering in the hallway between the tap room and brewing space. Action to be Taken Get Commission consensus to move item 16-UBEX-101 forward to a Public Hearing on July 25, 2016.