Item 8A- 17UBEX-417Agenda Item 8A
April 10, 2017
AGENDA ITEM:
SUBMITTED BY:
DATE:
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
17-UBEX-417 Public Hearing
Request for a use-by-exception as permitted by Section 24-63, to allow an
off-street parking lot as described by Section 24-162 for the businesses
located at 619,625 and 645 Atlantic Boulevard in the Commercial General
zoning district at 630 Sturdivant Avenue.
Derek W . Reeves, Platmer /..A--
March 28, 2017
BACKGROUND: This use-by-exception was deferred at the request of the applicant by the Community
Development Board at their March 21,2017 meeting to their next meeting on Aprill8, 2017. Public notices
were mailed and the sign was posted on the property that included the April 10 , 2017 date of the Public
Hearing to be held in front of the City Commission prior to the deferral of the item. As a result members of
the audience may be expecting a Public Hearing at the Commission meeting onAprillO, 2017.
It is recommended that the Commission open the Public Hearing for those that may attend the meeting with
the hopes of speaking and then make a motion to continue the Public Hearing at the May 22 , 2017 regular
Commission meeting. This will allow time for the Community Development Board to have their next
meeting and for staff to prepare staff rep01ts for discussion of the item in front of Commission on May 8,
2017.
BUDGET: None.
RECOMMENDATION: To continue the Public Hearing for 17 -UBEX-417 on May 22, 2017.
ATTACHMENTS: CDB staffrepott, 17-UBEX-417 application .
REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER: x,w:.. u r u.----f'
Agenda Item 8A
April 10, 2017
Parking Calculations
Address 619 Atlantic Blvd. 625 Atlantic Blvd. 645 Atlantic Blvd.
Use Retail Shopping Center Restaurant
Square Feet/Seats 2050 sq. ft. 3118 sq. ft. 18 seats
Min Required Parking 6 13 5
Max Allowed Parking 16 23 15
Provided Parking 10 11 5
Available Excess Parking 6 12 10
As seen in the table above, each property could be allowed to take on additional parking under the code. The
addition of up to 13 spaces on the subject property that are available to all three properties would be consistent
with code requirements.
The adjoining properties and beyond to the south, east and west are in the CG zoning district. The nearest
residential zoning is RG across the 50 foot right-of-way for Sturdivant Avenue. There is some residential uses
to the east within CG that are separated by a 50 foot wide vacant lot.
Trash service will be handled by the adjoining properties under same management.
No sign age is proposed, other than what is required.
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Agenda Item 8A
April 10, 2017
SUGGESTED ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL
The Community Development Board may consider a motion to recommend approval to the City
Commission of a requested Use-by-Exception (File No. 17-UBEX-417) to allow an off-street
parking lot as described by Section 24-162 for the businesses located at 619, 625 and 645
Atlantic Boulevard within the Commercial General (CG) Zoning District and located at 630
Sturdivant Avenue provided:
1. Approval of this Use-by-Exception is consistentwith 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 24-162 in that the proposed use is found to be
consistent with the uses permitted in the CG zoning district with respect to intensity of use,
traffic impacts and compatibility with existing industrial uses, commercial uses and any nearby
residential uses.
SUGGESTED ACTION TO RECOMMEND DENIAL
The Community Development Board may consider a motion to recommend denial to the City
Commission of a requested Use-by-Exception (File No. 17-UBEX-417) to allow an off-street
parking lot as described by Section 24-162 for the businesses located at 619, 625 and 645
Atlantic Boulevard within the Commercial General (CG) Zoning District and located at 630
Sturdivant Avenue provided:
1. Approval of this Use-by-Exception is not consistentwith the intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
2. Approval ofthis Use-by-Exception is notin compliance with the requirements of Section 24-
63, Zoning, Subdivision and Land Development Regulations.
3. The requested use is not consistent with Section 24-162 in that the proposed use is found to
be inconsistent with the uses permitted in the CG zoning districts with respect to intensity of
use, traffic impacts and compatibility with existing industrial uses, commercial uses and any
nearby residential uses.
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