Item 8AAGENDA ITEM # 8A
APRIL 14, 2008
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: Request for aUse-by-Exception to permit a Veterinary Clinic within the
Commercial General (CG) Zoning District to be constructed at 615 Atlantic Boulevard.
SUBMITTED BY: Sonya Doerr, AICP ~.~
Community Development Director
DATE: March 27, 2008
BACKGROUND: The applicant wishes to construct and open a new veterinary clinic at this
location, and this use requires approval of aUse-by-Exception in the CG district. Dr. Langford will
relocate his existing veterinary practice from the current location on Third Street in Jacksonville
Beach to this location on Atlantic Boulevard at Pine Street.
The existing building on this site will demolished, and unlike the current building, the new building
will meet required setbacks and other site plan requirements. Redevelopment of this site will be
subject to the Commercial Corridor Development Standards, landscaping requirements and all other
new development regulations. The proposed use would seem to be consistent with. the desired
redevelopment pattern for the City's two commercial corridors.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of this request, and the Community
Development Board recommended approval of this Use-by-Exception subject to the following
conditions:
(1) No outside housing of animals, and
(2) No housing of animals overnight or for more than 24 hours except under the supervision
of a veterinary doctor.
ATTACHMENTS: Application with draft minutes of the March 18th CD Board meeting.
BUDGET: No budget issues.
REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER:
April 14, 2008 regular meeting
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APPLICATION FOR AUSE-BY-EXCEPTION
City of Atlantic Beach S00 Seminole Road • Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233-5445
Phone: (904) 247-5826 FAX (904) 247-5845 http://www.coab.us
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10. Statement of facts and special reasons for the requested Use-by-Exception, which demonstrates compliance with
Section 24-63 of the City of Atlantic Beach Code of Ordinances, Zoning and Subdivision Regulations. Attach as
Exhibit A. (The attached guide may be used if desired. Please address each item, as appropriate to this request.)
11. Provide all of the following information. (All information must be provided before an application is scheduled for any
public hearing.)
a. Site Plan showing the location of all structures, temporary and permanent, including setbacks, building height,
number of stories and square footage, impervious surface area, and existing and/or proposed driveways.
Identify any existing structures and uses.
b. Proof of ownership (deed or certificate by lawyer or abstract company or title company that verifies record
owner as above). If the applicant is not the owner, a letter of authorization from the owner(s) for applicant to
represent the owner for all purposes related to this application must be provided.
c. Survey and legal description of property sought to be rezoned. (Attach as Exhibit B.)
d. Required number of copies. (Two (2) copies of all documents that are not larger than 11 x 17 inches in size. If
plans or photographs, or color attachments are submitted, please provide eight (S) copies of these.)
e. Application Fee ($250.00)
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED WITH THI5 APPLICATION IS CORRECT:
Signature of owner(s) or authorized person if owner's authorization form is attached:
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AGENDA ITEM # 8A
APRIL 14, 2008
Application for Use By Exception
615 Atlantic Blvd Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233
615 Atlantic Blvd is currently bound by a Purchase and Sale Agreement
between W.B. & Judith N. Nicholson (seller) & Richard Langford, DVM
(buyer). Currently property is zoned Atlantic Beach ACG which calls for a
use by exception application.
Buyer wishes to open a veterinary clinic in Atlantic Beach, Florida. Buyer
wishes to raze current structure, relocate structure to the north & west
portion of lot. Building will meet all City of Atlantic Beach, Florida zoning,
landscaping, lighting, and signing ordinances.
AGENDA ITEM # 8A
APRIL 14, 2008
APPLICATION FOR USE-BY-EXCEPTION
615 ATLANTIC BLVD ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
EXHIBIT A
1. Curb cuts for property will stay as they are. Traffic will flow
in to the property from Atlantic Blvd and exit the property on
to Pine Street.
2. The building will relocate to the North and West portion of
the lot (see proposed site plan) with the front door being
placed on the east side of the building exiting into the parking
lot. This will prevent pedestrian traffic from exiting onto
Atlantic Blvd.
3. With the building being repositioned onto the lot, and using
setbacks per code, there will be no adverse affects to adjacent
property owners.
4. Property owner will place dumpster on site with the pick up
truck staying entirely on site while collecting refuse:
5. Property will not require any additional utility upgrades.
6. Property owner will use landscaping and buffering per code
to give adjacent property owners required screening.
7. Property owner will light and sign property per code
8. see attached site plan
9. The proposed use is compatible with the Comprehensive
Plan.
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4. NO BUILDING RESTRICTION DNES PER PLAT.
THE PROPERTY SHOWN HEREON LIES IN FLOOD
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PLAIN) AS DETERMINED FROM THE FLOOD
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NUMBER 120075 0001 D, REVISED APRIL 17,
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THIS SURVEY WAS MADE FOR THE BENEFlT OF
WILLARD B. NICHDLSON, JR. & JUDITH N.
NICHOLSON; PATTERSON, BOND & LATSHAW,
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COMPANY OF NEW YORK; AND OCEANSIDE
BANK.
REVISED CERTIFlCAT10N5: .
'NOT YAL)0 WITHOUT JANUARY 26, 2004
THE SIGNATURE ANO THE RENSEO CERTIFlCATIONS: DD W. B' ATWRIGHT, P.S.M.
ORIGINAL RAISED SEAL OF A FLORIDA DCENSED JANUARY 19, 2004
SURVEYOR AND MAPPER.' REVISED CERTIFICATIONS: ~-DRIDA LTC. SURVEIOR and MAPPER No. LS 3295
JANUARY 7, 2004 FLORIbA LTC. SURVEYING & MAPPING BUSINESS No. LB 3672
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FILE: 2003-1549 1500 ROBERTS DRIVE, JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FLORIDA, 241-8550 SHEET ~ OF ~
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APRIL 14, 2008
Draft minutes of the March 18, 2008 regular meeting of the Community Development Board
ITEM S.b. UBE-2008-02, Richard Lanford, DVM Request for a Use by Exception to
permit a Vetermary Chmc within the Commercial General (CG) Zoning District to be
constructed at 615 Atlantic Boulevard (Recommendation to City Commission )
Ms. Doerr introduced the application, and explained that a veterinary clinic requires aUse-By-
Exception in the Commercial General (CG) Zoning District, typically because of a community's
desire to review boarding practices that might result in nuisances to neighbors. However, she
noted that it was her understanding that there would be no boarding of animals at this facility.
She reported that the applicant intends to demolish the existing building and rebuild to meet
code requirements, and that Public Works has done a cursory review and at this point only
foresees some minor tweaking of the preliminary plan. Ms. Doerr stated that Staff supports this
application as an appropriate use for this property.
Chairman Lambertson invited the applicant, Dr. Richard Langford, DVM, to address the Board.
Dr. Langford noted that as an animal hospital, some overnight stays would be required due to
medical procedures. However, all such stays would be indoors, in air-conditioned facilities, as
mandated by the state.
Mr. Lambertson asked, for clarification purposes, if a kennel had a different definition than a
boarding facility. Dr. Langford replied yes, and explained what was typically considered a
kennel in the past, how in the 1970s veterinarian hospitals began attaching such facilities, and
then eventually, in the more recent past, the state began regulating and requiring that animals
always be kept inside air-conditioned facilities equipped with indoor waste-flushing systems.
He added that there are still a few of the older facilities that are grandfathered, but all new
facilities must meet these requirements.
Ms. Doerr asked Dr. Langford if he had seen the condition that she had recommended, and
showed it to him: "No boarding of animals shall occur at this site, other than as may be
necessary for immediate post-treatment care and recovery." After reading the condition, Dr.
Langford said that he did not understand what it meant. He stated that no veterinarian practice
can survive without some keeping of animals.
Joshua Putterman inquired if overnight stays would only be for treatment or post-treatment
purposes. Dr. Langford replied primarily. But, not to the point that people will be dropping off
their animals for a week at a time while they go on vacation, Mr. Putterman questioned further.
Dr. Langford explained that the reason people choose to leave their animals in the care of a
veterinarian - as opposed to other options - is because the animal is under continuous
supervision of the doctor and trained medical staff.
Mr. Lambertson assured Dr. Langford that the City is not going to micromanage his veterinary
practice. However, he cautioned Dr. Langford that he would have "police" himself and insure
that onsite activities did not become a nuisance to adjacent property owners. Mr. Lambertson
then asked if Ms. Doerr could refine the language of the request to reflect the nature of boarding
that Dr. Langford said was typical of veterinary hospitals. Mr. Langford said that he could
supply a concise definition based upon statute language. He then gave the following example:
"No dogs to stay...on an overnight or 24-hour basis...when not under supervision of doctor."
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Mr. Lambertson agreed that would be helpful, and that it should be understood that all would
occur inside, with no outside boarding or "kenneling".
Ms. Glasser asked what kind of practice Dr. Langford has, to which he replied small animals,
cats & dogs...general care, surgery. She also asked if this would be a second location. Dr.
Langford said no, this would not be an expansion; rather, he wishes to relocate his current
practice to Atlantic Beach.
Chairman Lambertson recognized project architect Dennis Williams and asked if there was any
public comment. Mr. Williams stated that he .had read the guidelines [Commercial Corridor
standards] and had discussions with staff, and that he was confident that he would be able to
address all of these with no problem.
Ms. Glasser asked if there were any issues with ingress/egress or the sign. Ms. Doerr responded
that they would remain as they are. Dr. Langford explained the situation of the existing building
on the front of the lot, requiring drivers to go around the building. He said the proposal has the
new building situated in the northwest corner of the lot, such that there would be a clear line of
site from the Atlantic Boulevard entrance to the Pine Street exit. Ms. Doerr noted that the
existing sign is in compliance, and Dr. Langford added that he intended to use it as is, only
making necessary name changes.
MOTION: Ellen Glasser made a motion, with the Findings as included in the Staff Report that
approval of this Use-by-Exception complies with the requirements of Section 24-63 of the Land
Development Regulations and that it is consistent and compatible with other surrounding
development along this portion of Atlantic Boulevard, that the Board recommend approval of
UBE-2008-02 to the City Commission, to permit a Veterinary Clinic within the Commercial
General (CG) Zoning District to be constructed at 615 Atlantic Boulevard, subject to the
following conditions: (1) No outside housing of animals; and, (2) No housing of animals
overnight or for more than 24 hours except under the supervision of a veterinary doctor. Joshua
Putterman seconded the motion. There was no further discussion and the motion carried
unanimously, 5-0.
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS OR OTHER BUSINESS NOT REQUIRING ACTION. There were
no announcements or discussions of other business.
7. ADJOURNMENT. Chairman Lambertson adjourned the meeting at 7:43 pm.
Signed: Chris Lambertson, Chairman
Attest
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