725 Atlantic Boulevard (9) 15-UBEX-1067 PresentationRequest for a use-by-exception as permitted by Section24-111(C)(3), to allow on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages in accordance with Chapter 3 of the code within the Commercial
General (CG) Zoning District at 725 Atlantic Boulevard, Unit 9.
15-UBEX-1067
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Site Context and Detail
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Site Context and Detail
CG (Commercial General) Zoning.
CM (Commercial) Future Land Use.
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Site Context and Detail
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Proposed Business
Located within an existing shopping center in a 3,000 square foot store front.
Full service family style Mexican restaurant with beer, wine and liquor sales.
One existing location in St. Augustine.
Food sales are about 77% of all sales.
Liquor sales are about 12% of all sales.
All other sales are beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages.
Hours of operation are expected to be about 11 AM to 10 PM everyday.
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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”.
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.
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Action to be Taken
Recommend Approval
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.
Recommend Denial
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.
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