725 Atlantic Boulevard UBEX20-0002 Packet (Forgotten City Bottling)UBEX20-0002
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 4.B
CASE NO. UBEX20-0002
Request for a use-by-exception to allow on-premises consumption of alcohol within the Commercial
General zoning district at 725 Atlantic Boulevard.
LOCATION 725 Atlantic Blvd. (RE#171363-0000)
APPLICANT Forgotten City Bottling, Inc.
DATE July 21, 2020
STAFF Amanda Askew, Director of Planning and Community Development
STAFF COMMENTS
The applicant is Forgotten City Bottling, Inc, on
behalf of the owner of the property (Atlantic-
Penman LLC) for the property located at 725
Atlantic Blvd. This property is zoned
Commercial General (CG) and is located in the
North Beach Shopping Center. They will be
located in the tenant space that was formally
Atlantic Beach Brewing Company. The
applicant is seeking the use-by-exception for the
on-site consumption of alcohol. The applicant
is proposing a business that will contain a gift
shop, alcohol sampling/sales, food sampling
and the bottling of alcohol.
The consumption of beer and wine in
conjunction with a sit down restaurant is a permitted use in this zoning district. This use-by exception
would permit the sale and consumption of alcohol onsite. The remainder of their proposed uses are
permitted in the CG zoning district. Section 24-112(c)(3) requires a use-by-exception for on-premises
consumption of alcohol.
The multitenant shopping center has similar uses and zoning on the east, south and west. The property
located to the north is residential. The Board may consider placing conditions on the use-by-exception if
approved, such as condition of hours and noise levels.
The Comprehensive Plan designates this area as Commercial which is intended to provide appropriate
locations for neighborhood and community businesses providing services and retail sales for the City and
the closely surrounding communities.
Chapter 3 of the code has existing regulations regarding alcohol:
- Section 3-2 prohibits the sale of alcohol between 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. all days of the week
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- Section 3-7 requires sufficient lighting for the safety of patrons and employees during all times that
the business is open, and
- Section 3-8 limits consumption of alcohol to:
o Inside the building or
o Within a recreation area contiguous to the building or
o Within an outdoor seating area contiguous to the building
Additionally, Section 11-2(b) limits music or similar noise that disturbs the peace, quiet and comfort of
neighbors and includes that after 10:00pm on weekdays and after 11:00pm on weekends noise violations
are strictly enforced.
SUGGESTED ACTION FOR APPROVAL
The Community Development Board may consider a motion to approve the requested use-by-
exception (UBEX20-0002) to allow on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages in
accordance with Chapter 3 of this Code within the Commercial General (CG) zoning district at
725 Atlantic Blvd. 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.
SUGGESTED ACTION FOR DENIAL
The Community Development Board may consider a motion to deny the requested use-by-
exception (UBEX20-0002) to allow on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages in
accordance with Chapter 3 of this Code within the Commercial General (CG) zoning district at
725 Atlantic Blvd. 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
on-premises consumption of alcohol within the
Commercial General (CG) zoning district at 725
Atlantic Boulevard.
UBEX20-0002
725 Atlantic Blvd.
Site Context and Details
725 Atlantic Blvd. is located in the North Beach Shopping
Center, in the tenant space that was formally Atlantic Beach
Brewing Company.
The multitenant shopping center has similar uses and zoning on
the east, south and west. The property located to the north is
residential.
This property is zoned Commercial General (CG).Sailfish Dr. ECavalla Rd.
Proposal
The applicant is proposing a business that will contain a
giftshop, alcohol sampling/sales, food sampling and the
bottling of alcohol.
The consumption of beer and wine in conjunction with a sit-
down restaurant is a permitted use in the Commercial
General (CG) zoning district.
This use-by exception would permit the sale and consumption
of alcohol onsite.
Need for a UBEX
Section 24-112(c)(3) requires a use-by-exception for on-premises consumption of alcohol.
The consumption of beer and wine in conjunction with a sit-down restaurant is a permitted
use in this zoning district. This use-by exception would permit the sale and consumption of
alcohol onsite.
The remainder of their proposed uses are permitted in the CG zoning district.
The Comprehensive Plan designates this area as Commercial which is intended to provide
appropriate locations for neighborhood and community businesses providing services and
retail sales for the City and the closely surrounding communities.
Considerations
The Board may consider placing conditions on the use-by-exception if approved,
such as condition of hours and noise levels.
Chapter 3 of the code has existing regulations regarding alcohol:
Section 3-2 prohibits the sale of alcohol between 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. all
days of the week
Section 3-7 requires sufficient lighting for the safety of patrons and
employees during all times that the business is open, and
Section 3-8 limits consumption of alcohol to:
Inside the building or
Within a recreation area contiguous to the building or
Within an outdoor seating area contiguous to the building or
•Additionally, Section 11-2(b) limits music or similar noise that disturbs the
peace, quiet and comfort of neighbors and includes that after 10:00pm on
weekdays and after 11:00pm on weekends, noise violations are strictly
enforced.
Grounds for Decision
APPROVAL
The The Community Development Board may consider a motion to approve the
requested use-by-exception (UBEX20-0002) to allow on-premises consumption of
alcoholic beverages in accordance with Chapter 3 of this Code within the Commercial
General (CG) zoning district at 725 Atlantic Blvd. 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 (UBEX20-0002) to allow on-premises consumption of alcoholic
beverages in accordance with Chapter 3 of this Code within the Commercial
General (CG) zoning district at 725 Atlantic Blvd. 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: UBEX20-0002
Address: 725 Atlantic Boulevard
Applicant: Forgotten City Bottling Inc.
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
Body: Community Development Board
Date July 21, 2020
Time: 6:00 PM
Request: Request for a use-by-exception to allow on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages
within the Commercial General zoning district at 725 Atlantic Boulevard.
Summary: The applicants are requesting a use-by-exception to serve alcoholic beverages Forgotten
City Bottling, Inc. located at 725 Atlantic Boulevard Suite 15 (formerly Atlantic Beach
Brewing Company). On-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages is a use-by-exception
within the Commercial General zoning district.
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