1845 Mayport Road UBEX21-0003 Packet (withdrawn)CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 4.B
CASE NO. UBEX21-0003
Request for a use-by-exception to allow limited wholesale within the Commercial General (CG) zoning
district at 1845 Mayport Road.
LOCATION 1845 Mayport Road (RE#172046-0100)
APPLICANT The Sea Salt Pavilion
DATE April 20, 2021
STAFF Amanda Askew, Director of Planning and Community Development
STAFF COMMENTS
The applicant is The Sea Salt Pavilion located at 1845 Mayport Road. This property is zoned Commercial
General (CG) and is within the Marsh Oaks future land use designation. The lot is currently vacant and is
located on the east side of Mayport Road just north of Stanley Road. The property owner is proposing to
develop the site and is seeking a use-by-exception to allow limited wholesale operations from one of the
proposed buildings.
The use by exception request is for the business “U.S. Flag
Supply”, which is currently located at 1198 Mayport
Road, to relocate to 1845 Mayport Road. This business
was previously permitted as a retail business at its current
location, however the business does conduct wholesale
operations. According to their website, U.S. Flag Supply
supplies flags and flag accessories to retail customers, the
local, state, and federal government, all military branches,
veteran’s organizations, and many of the Nations’ top
companies. The applicant further explains in the
application that the business utilizes a website, call-in orders, and
contracts to provide walk-in retail and that orders are either
shipped directly to the consumer or are stored in the back of the
building until the order is filled and then shipped to the consumer.
Wholesale operations is generally considered the selling of goods
to retailers, professional business users, or to other wholesalers
whereas retail establishments sell goods to the general public for
personal or household consumption. The Commercial General
(CG) zoning district does not permit wholesale operations but does
permit limited wholesale as a use-by-exception.
The lot has the same zoning to the north and south and is located within the Mayport Road Corridor. The
subject property is adjacent to two parcels on the north side. One parcel operates as an office and the other
parcel operates as cabinet shop. The property to the south operates as a retail use. The properties located
to the east are residential.
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Consistency with the zoning district, commercial corridor standards, and applicable provisions of the
Comprehensive Plan should be considered for this use-by-exception. See below:
The intent of the Commercial General (CG) zoning district is to provide retail goods and services, which
serve the routine and daily needs of residents, including banks and professional services, grocery and
convenience stores, restaurants, accredited public and private schools and child care, but not including
manufacturing, warehousing, storage or high intensity commercial activities of a regional nature, or uses
that have the potential for negative impact to surrounding properties due to excessive noise, light or
extremely late hours of operation.
The intent of the Commercial Corridor Standards is to enhance the aesthetic and physical appearance of
these gateways into the city; enhance and retain property values; promote appropriate redevelopment of
blighted areas; and to create an environment that is visually appealing and safe for pedestrians, bicycles
and vehicular traffic.
Applicable provisions of the Comprehensive Plan include:
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.
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.
SUGGESTED ACTION FOR APPROVAL
The Community Development Board may consider a motion to approve the requested use-by-
exception (UBEX21-0003) to allow limited wholesale within the Commercial General (CG)
zoning district at 1845 Mayport Road 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)(3) 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.
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SUGGESTED ACTION FOR DENIAL
The Community Development Board may consider a motion to deny the requested use-by-
exception (UBEX21-0003) to allow limited wholesale within the Commercial General (CG)
zoning district at 1845 Mayport Road 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 not consistent with Section 24-112(c)(3) in that the proposed use is found
to be inconsistent 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.
Request for a use-by-exception to allow limited
wholesale within the Commercial General
zoning district at 1845 Mayport Road.
UBEX21-0003
1845 Mayport Road
Site Context and Details
1845 Mayport Rd. is a vacant lot located on the east side of
Mayport Road.
Zoned Commercial General (CG)
Properties to the north and south are in the same zoning
district. The properties located to the east are residential.
Background
The use by exception request is for the business “U.S Flag
Supply”, which is currently located at 1198 Mayport
Road, to relocate to 1845 Mayport Road.
This business was previously permitted as a retail
business at its current location, however the business
does not conduct wholesale operations.
According to their website, U.S. Flag Supply supplies flags
and flag accessories to retail customers, the local, state,
and federal government, all military branches, veteran’s
organizations, and many of the Nations’ top companies.
The applicant further explains that the business utilizes a
website, call-in-orders, and contracts to provide walk-in
retail and that orders are either shipped directly to the
consumer or are stored in the back of the building until
the order is filled and then shipped to the consumer.
Wholesale operations is generally considered the selling
of goods to retailers, professional business users, or to
other wholesalers whereas retail establishments sell
goods to the general public for personal or household
consumption.
Current location at
1198 Mayport Road
Proposal
The applicant is proposing an in store and online business that
sells flags, flag poles, and flag accessories.
Within the Commercial General (CG) zoning district, limited
wholesale is a use-by-exception.
The CG zoning district does not permit wholesale operations
The retail component of the proposed business is a permitted
use, approved at the staff level
Rendering of Proposed Building
Considerations
This property is surrounded by commercial uses
The plans for the commercial center has parking in front of the building and
access to Mayport Road
The Code defines a use
uses set forth for the various zoning districts, which if limited in number such
that these uses do not dominate an area, and when subject to appropriate
conditions, may be
•The intent of the Commercial General (CG) zoning district is to provide retail goods and
services, which serve the routine and daily needs of residents, including banks and
professional services, grocery and convenience stores, restaurants, accredited public and
private schools and child care, but not including manufacturing, warehousing, storage or
high intensity commercial activities of a regional nature, or uses that have the potential
for negative impact to surrounding properties due to excessive noise, light or extremely
late hours of operation.
•The intent of the Commercial Corridor Standards is to enhance the aesthetic and physical
appearance of these gateways into the city; enhance and retain property values; promote
appropriate redevelopment of blighted areas; and to create an environment that is
visually appealing and safe for pedestrians, bicycles and vehicular traffic.
Considerations
Applicable provisions of the Comprehensive Plan include:
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.
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.
Grounds for Decision
APPROVAL
The The Community Development Board may consider a motion to approve the
requested use-by-exception (UBEX21-0003) to allow limited wholesale within the
Commercial General (CG) zoning district at 1845 Mayport Rd. 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)(3) 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.
Grounds for Decision
DENIAL
The Community Development Board may consider a motion to deny the The
Community Development Board may consider a motion to deny the requested
use-by-exception (UBEX21-0003) to allow limited wholesale within the
Commercial General (CG) zoning district at 1845 Mayport Rd. 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 not consistent with Section 24-112(c)(3) in that the
proposed use is found to be inconsistent 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.
PUBLIC NOTICE
To whom it may concern,
Notice is hereby given to all property owners within 300 feet of the address below, and as shown in the map
below, that a Public Hearing regarding the case described in this notice will be held by the identified governing
body or bodies in Commission Chambers located at 800 Seminole Road on the provided date and time.
PROJECT Property Location Map
Item No: UBEX21-0003
Address: 1845 Mayport Road
Applicant: Sea Salt Pavilion
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
Body: Community Development Board
Date April 20, 2021
Time: 6:00 PM
Request: Request for a use-by-exception to allow limited wholesale within the Commercial General
zoning district at 1845 Mayport Road.
Summary: The applicant is requesting a use-by-exception to allow limited wholesale at 1845 Mayport
Road. Limited wholesale is a use-by-exception within the Commercial General zoning
district.
Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, a person deciding to appeal any decision made by the Commission
with respect to any matter considered at the meeting or at any subsequent meeting to which the Commission has
continued its deliberations is advised that such person will need to insure that a verbatim record of all proceedings
is made, which must include the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
All information related to the item(s) above is available for review on the city of Atlantic beach webpage under
Public Notices https://www.coab.us/960/Public-Notices. For additional questions please contact Amanda
Askew, Director of Planning and Community Development at aaskew@coab.us or 904-247-5841.
The city will hold a “hybrid” meeting as outlined in Resolution No. 20-32 for board participation.
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