Exh 8AAGENDA ITEM 8A
AUGUST 11, 2003
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: Request for aUse-by-Exception from Rockgarden Enterprises, Inc. to
allow a custom cabinet shop to be located within the Commercial
General (CG) Zoning District on property located 248 Levy Road
SUBMITTED BY: Sonya Doerr, AICP ,O.r~
Community Development Director
DATE: July 31, 2003
BACKGROUND: This request for aUse-by-Exception seeks approval to allow a custom
cabinet shop to be located within a proposed addition to an existing office and light warehouse
use located at 248 Levy Road. The proposed business will occupy a portion of a 7200 square
foot addition to the existing building. The site is directly adjacent to industrially zoned land
(north side of Levy Road), and the general area on both sides of Levy Road consists of
predominantly light industrial type uses. This general area of the Mayport Road corridor has
also come to be associated with very high quality custom cabinetry businesses, which serve a
regional market. It is Staff's opinion that the proposed use is consistent and compatible with
surrounding uses and that the request complies with Section 24-63 of the Land Development
Regulations. The Community Development Board heard this request at the July 15th meeting,
and unanimously recommended approval subject to the following conditions:
1) Hours of operation shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday
through Saturday;
2) there shall be no outside storage by the cabinet shop;
3) no chain-link fence shall be installed within the required front yard of
the property; _
4) equipment for sawdust collection shall be located inside of the
building; and
5) this Use-by-Exception shall be granted to this applicant and cabinet
shop tenant only.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of aUse-by-Exception, subject to the above stated
conditions, consistent with the recommendation of the Community Development Board.
BUDGET: No budget issues.
ATTACHMENTS: Minutes and staff report to Commttr~ity Development Board.
REVIEWED BY CITY
August 11, 2003 regular meeting
AGENDA ITEM 8A
AUGUST 11, 2003
Draft Minutes of July I5, 2003 Regular Meeting ofCommun:ty Development Board
b. UBE-2003-02, Rock2arden Enterprises, Inc. Request for aUse-bv-Exception to allow
for the construction of an addition to an existine building, which will be occupied by a
custom cabinet shop, for pronertV within the CG Zoning District and located at 248 Lew
Road.
Mr. Peter Rodriquez introduced himself and Mr. Robert Perrett as owners of Rockgarden
Enterprises. He stated that they are proposing to add 8,000 square feet to the existing building
and would like to lease 5,000 square feet to a cabinet shop.
Mr. Frohwein asked Mr. Rodriquez what type of sawdust collection system the cabinet shop
would install. Mr. Rodriquez stated that the cabinet shop was an existing cabinet shop in another
location but he could not speak to what type of equipment was used. Mr. Rodriguez assured the
Board that the equipment would be located inside the building. Discussion was held with regard
to hours of operation. Mr. Wolfson advised the applicant that the Board must take into
consideration the nearby residential neighborhood when speaking to hours of operation.
Mr. Wolfson asked about lighting and fencing. Ms. Doerr responded that the applicant must
meet the Commercial General zoning requirements. Mr. Wolfson expressed concern with regard
to excessive noise, lights and/or extremely late hours of operation and requested that these be
addressed in the Use-by-Exception.
Mr. Frohwein asked about fencing. Ms. Doerr responded that she made a recommendation that
no chain link fence be installed within the Required Front yard. Mr. Rodriquez stated that it
would be acceptable to him to install a wood fence along the front of the property.
Ms. Drysdale asked the applicant if the cabinet shop would have any retail space. Mr. Rodriguez
responded that the tenant would have an office and that he might display hardware and different
size woods where customers could look at these, but that this was not a retail business.
Mrs. Walker confirmed with Ms. Doerr that the landscaping provisions would be enforced
through the building permit process. Ms. Duerr co~rmed That the new construction would be
subject to the landscaping provisions of the Code.
A motion was made by Mr. Frohwein; seconded by Mr. Wolfson, and unanimously carried
to recommend approval to the City Commission of the Use-by-Exception subject to the
following conditions:
1) Hours of operation shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday
through Saturday;
2) There shall be no outside storage by the cabinet shop;
3) No chain-link fence shall be installed within the required front yard of
the property;
4) Equipment for sawdust collection shall be located inside of the
building; and
5) This Usc-by-Exception shall be granted to this applicant and this
cabinet shop only.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORT
July 15, 2003 Public Hearing
Use-by-Exception, UBE-2003-02
To: Community Development Boazd
From: Planning, Zoning and Community Development Departrnent
City of Atlantic Beach
Date: July O1, 2003
Subject: UBE-2003-02
Applicant: Rockgazden Enterprises, Inc.
248 Levy Road
Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233
Requested Change: Request for aUse-by-Exception related to the construction of an addition
to an existing building, proposed to be occupied by a custom cabinet
shop.
Location:
Existing Zoning:
Future Land Use:
Surrounding Zoning:
248 Levy Road
CG (Commercial General)
CG (Commercial General)
CG and ILW
Surrounding Land Use: Various commercial and light industrial uses and some residential.
AGENDA ITEM SA
AUGUST 11, 2003
STAFF COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATION
This request seeks approval of aUse-by-Exception to allow for a custom cabinet shop to be located
within a proposed addition to an existing office and light warehouse property. The proposed
business will occupy a 7200 square foot addition to the existing building. Additional development
of the site shall be subject to all permitting requirements including landscaping, any required buffers,
parking and provisions for stormwater management. The site is directly adjacent to industrially
zoned land (north side of Levy Road), and the general azea on both sides of Levy Road consists of
predominantly light industrial type uses. This general azea of the Mayport Road corridor has also
come to be associated with very high quality custom cabinetry businesses, which serve a regional
market. It is Staff's opinion that the proposed use is consistent and compatible with surrounding
uses and development. Staff finds that the request complies with Section 24-63 and recommends
approval of the requested Use-by-Exception, subject to the following condition: no chain link, or
similar type offence shall be installed along the Levy Road frontage of the property.
SUGGESTED ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL
The Community Development Board may consider a motion to recommend approval to the
City Commission of the requested Use-by-Exception to allow a custom cabinet shop to be
located within a proposed addition to an existing building located at 248 Levy Road, provided:
• no chain link, or similar type offence shall be installed within the required front yazd along
the Levy Road frontage of the property.
(Provide findings of fact similar to the following, and attach other conditions as may be
appropriate.)
1. Approval of this Use-by-Exception is in compliance with the requirements of Section 24-63,
Zoning and Subdivision Regulations for the City of Atlantic Beach.
2. The request is not contrary to public interest and is not detrimental to the health, safety and
welfare of general public.
3. The proposed use is compatible with adjacent properties and other properties within the
suaounding azea.
4. The proposed use is not in conflict with the City's Comprehensive Plan and is consistent with
the Commercial General Future Land Use designation.
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AGENDA ITEM 8A
AUGUST 11, 2003
SUGGESTED ACTION TO RECOMMEND DENIAL
The Community Development Board may consider a motion to recommend denial to the City
Commission of the requested Use-by-Exception to allow a custom cabinet shop to be located
within a proposed addition to an existing building located at 248 Levy Road, provided:
(Provide findings of fact similar to the following.)
1. Approval of this Use-by-Exception is not in compliance with the requirements of Section 24-
63, Zoning and Subdivision Regulations for the City of Atlantic Beach because
2. The request is contrary to public interest and may be detrimental to the health, safety and
welfare of general public because
3. The proposed use is not compatible with adjacent properties and other properties within the
surrounding area because
4. The proposed use is in conflict with the City's Comprehensive Plan and is not consistent with
the Commercial General Future Land Use designation because
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AGENDA ITEM SA
AUGUST 11, 2003
RockGarden Enterprises, Inc.
248 Levy Rd.
P O. Box 330775
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
(904) 241-4416 - (904) 241.4427fax
June 30, 2003
City of Atlantic Beach Florida
Use By Exception Board
800 Seminole Rd.
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Re: Use By Exception
248 Levy Rd.
To Whom It May Concern:
RockGarden Enterprises, Inc. respectfully requests that a Special Use By Exception be
granted for the expansion of the offices and warehouse iocated at 248 Levy Rd. to
include 5,000 SF for lease by Bennett's Specialty Woodworking.
Please find attached our submission for your consideration to this request.
Thank you for your attention and consideration.
Sincerely,
RockGarden Enterprises, Inc.
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