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16-UBEX-129 CC PH- Derek Reeves 8-8-16Request for a use-by-exception as permitted by Section 24-111(c)(8), to allow a woodworking shop at 33 West 6th Street. 16-UBEX-129 Site Context and Detail Site Context and Detail Site Context and Detail Proposed Business Operate a woodworking shop that focuses on the repair and restoration of standalone furniture for individual clients. Repairs or replaces pieces on furniture, Does small custom builds Appointment based customer interaction Located within an existing stand alone 1,500 square foot building on a 5,100 square foot lot. Building is insulated and air conditioned. Currently operated between 10AM and 6PM Thur. through Sat. A trailer will be stored behind a fence next to the building. Need for a Use-By-Exception Section 24-111(c)(8) lists the following as requiring a use-by- exception, “cabinet shops, woodworking shops and surfboard production”. Relevant Code Sections Section 24-154(a) prohibits the outside display, sale and storage of furniture. Section 24-154(c) requires all business activities to occur within an enclosed building. Analysis and Concerns Nearest residential is 150 feet to the west. Separated by other commercial uses Parking and access will remain as is. Wood waste is donated. Residential style cans will be used for other business waste. Dust collection system to be used to capture saw dust within the building. Analysis and Concerns Comprehensive Plan Policy A.1.10.4 “The City shall actively support the appropriate redevelopment and infill development of the Mayport Road corridor. Retail and service uses that sustain neighborhoods, and encourage a more aesthetically pleasing and pedestrian friendly environment shall be encouraged. New development along Mayport Road shall be in compliance with the Commercial Corridor Development Standards as set forth within the Land Development Regulations.” The property is not required to meet the Commercial Corridor Design Standards Existing conditions are nonconforming in regards to parking and landscaping. Analysis and Concerns Comprehensive Plan Policy A.1.10.5 “Along the Mayport Road corridor, the continuation and proliferation of light industrial uses, automotive sales and repair businesses and other more intensive commercial business activities shall be discouraged in favor of those businesses and uses that provide neighborhood serving retail products and services that generate daily activity and interaction between residents of the surrounding neighborhoods such as banks, drugstores, restaurants, churches, child care centers, grocery stores and similar businesses and uses.” SIC codes have the business similar to allowable service uses in CG but also similar to manufacturing uses found in LIW. Community Development Board Recommendations Heard at the July 19th 2016 meeting. 6-0 Vote to recommend approval. No Recommended Conditions Considered Conditions Limit hours of operation. Would limit noise issues for nearby residential. Limit the number of commercial vehicles to 1. Would be consistent with restrictions place on contractors within the CG zoning district. Action to be Taken Vote to Approve Approval is consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan. Approval is in compliance with the requirements of 24-63. The use is consistent with permitted uses in the Commercial General zoning district with respect to intensity of use, traffic impacts and compatibility with nearby uses. Vote to Deny Approval is NOT consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan. Approval is NOT in compliance with the requirements of 24-63. The use is NOT consistent with permitted uses in the Commercial General zoning district with respect to intensity of use, traffic impacts and compatibility with nearby uses.