Use By Exception for 325 Mealy DriveCITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM #SA
DECEMBER 8, 2014
AGENDA ITEM: Public Hearing on request for use by exception (UBEX-14-00100045)
to allow welding, metal fabrication, and sheet metal works in the Light
Industrial and Warehousing (LIW) Zoning District at 325 Mealy Drive
SUBMITTED BY: Jeremy Hubsch
Building and Zoning Director
DATE: November 21, 2014
STRATEGIC PLAN LINK: None
BACKGROUND: The applicant is with Mostar Fabrication International. This is a company that
repairs roll off dumpsters and other metal items by welding on replacement panels and fabricated parts.
The applicant is required to obtain a Use-By-Exception per Section 24-112(c)(6), which states one is
needed for, "welding shops, metal fabrication and sheet metal works", within the Light Industrial and
Warehousing (LIW) zoning district. A Use-By-Exception is required for these types of uses because
they can potentially produce noises or odors that affect nearby residential properties.
The site is located near the middle of the Light Industrial and Warehousing zoning district at the
northeast comer of Mealy Street and Mealy Drive. The site has an existing 4,500 square foot metal
building, two paved access points, paved parking and a 6 foot chain link fence around the property. No
new construction at the property in order to accommodate the use is required or expected in the near
future.
The applicant expects to have 3 to 4 employees at this point, though the company is just starting out
could grow if things go well. However, that would possibly require them to relocate to larger facility.
Most work will be contracted to perform repairs to their equipment. As a result no signage is needed at
this time. All work will be performed indoors. All projects stored outside must be located in the side or
rear yard and screened from view.
At the November 18th Community Development Board meeting, approval was recommended to the
City Commission by a vote of 6-0 with conditions that hours of operation are limited to 7 AM to 6PM
Monday to Saturday.
BUDGET: None.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Use-By-Exception 14-00100045 with condition that hours
of operation are limited to 7 AM to 6PM Monday to Saturday.
ATTACHMENTS:
14-00100045 application.
Copy of Community Development Board staff report; copy of UBEX-
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AGENDA ITEM# SA
DECEMBER 8, 2014
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. UBEX 14-00100045) to permit welding,
metal fabrication and sheet metal works within the Light Industrial and Warehousing (LIW)
Zoning District and located at 3 2 5 Mealy Drive 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) in that the proposed use is found to be
consistent with the uses permitted in the LIW 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 approval to the City
Commission of a requested Use-by-Exception (File No. UBEX 14-00100045) to permit welding,
metal fabrication and sheet metal works within the Light Industrial and Warehousing (LIW)
Zoning District and located at 325 Mealy Drive 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) in that the proposed use is found to
be inconsistent with the uses permitted in the LIW 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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