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JUNE 10, 2002
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: Usc-by-Exception (File No. UBE-2002-04) in the Commercial General
Zoning District to allow on-premise consumption of beer, wine and
liquor, limited wholesale operation, limited warehousing and contractor
with no outside storage for property located at 725 Atlantic Boulevard
(former Pic-n-Save location).
SUBMITTED BY: Sonya Doerr, AICP, Community Development Director
DATE: May 28, 2002
BACKGROUND: This Use-by-Exception is requested to allow certain uses to occupy the former
Pic-n-Save location as part amixed-use redevelopment of this 3.42 acre site. This application also
involves the following related request:
• a request to allow an architectural fagade element to exceed the 35-feet height limitation,
extending to a height of approximately 46-feet, and per below provision:
Sec. 24-I SG. Exceptions to Height Limitations.
Upon specific application, the City Cormnission may make exceptions to the limitations and restrictions
on Height of Buildings or Structures in the CL, CG and CB and ILlV Zoning Districts, provided that in
any instance wherein such an exception is granted the Ciry Canmission shall prescribe the maximum
allowable Ileigl:t of the Building or Structures involved.
The proposed plan of development calls for 13 retail spaces to occupy roughly one-third of the
"front," or that side which faces Atlantic Boulevard. The proposed uses for this portion of the
building include various retail uses permitted by-right within the CG Zoning District; however,
restaurant uses are anticipated, and approval of aUse-by-Exception is required to allow for the on-
premise consumption of beer, wine and liquor in all commercial zoning districts within the City of
Atlantic Beach.
The rear portion of the building is proposed to be divided into seven bays and occupied by uses
including, office and showroom, limited wholesale operation, limited warehousing and contractor
with no outside storage an parcel to It is stafFs opinion that dividing this .large building into
multiple, smaller commercial spaces is more consistent with the intent of the CG Zoning District.
Any additional uses, which may be permitted as Uses-by-Exception should not however, either
through intensity, size or number of such businesses, have a cumulative effect that exceeds the intent
of the CG Zoning District, which is to provide retail goods and services located in community
shopping centers, which serve primarily this City.
This rear of this site is adjacent to the Royal Palms subdivision, and residential development is
located along Cavalla Road behind this site. A previous commercial access from the shopping
center on to Cavalla Road has been blocked. The applicant has expressed a desire to acquire a
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small City-owned at the rear of the site to create an additional access point on Cavalla Road.
Sailfish Drive, East is restricted to local delivery trucks only, and commercial service vehicles are
otherwise restricted from using this street, which is defined as a Minor Collector Street. In addition
to access points on Atlantic Boulevard, the site currently has two entrances on Sailfish Drive.
While the now-closed access on Cavalla Road was previously used for commercial traffic, Staff has
concerns related to allowing commercial traffic and the resulting increased volume of traffic, to use
Cavalla Road, which is a residential street, particularly since much of that traffic would be
associated with service deliveries and loading for the proposed businesses.
This project will be subject to Section 24-167, Required Buffering Between Residential and Non-
Residential Uses, and construction and landscape plans will be required to demonstrate compliance
with the buffer and landscape standards as set forth within the Land Development Regulations.
Staff has advised the Applicant that the CG Zoning District prohibits manufacturing, general
warehousing, and any type of industrial uses. (Conditions related to allowable uses are proposed
within the suggested conditions.) The Community Development Board unanimously recommended
approval of this request at their May 21st meeting, subject to conditions as set forth below:
• Uses which shall occupy any of the thirteen spaces on the southern frontage of the building
shall be limited to those as set forth within Section 24-111(b), Permitted Uses, with aUse-
by-Exception to allow for the on-premise consumption of beer, wine and liquor in not more
than four (4) spaces.
• The seven (7) spaces, which shall occupy the rear portion of the building, shall be limited to
a combined total floor arcs not to exceed 36,000 square feet. Uses shall be limited to those
as set forth within Section 24-111(b), Permitted Uses, and Uses-by Exception limited to:
a) Contractors with no outside storage; no outside parking of heavy equipment or
commercial construction related vehicle vehicles, no construction activity occumng on-
site, and no daily contractor related activity occurring before 7:OOam or after 9:OOpm.
b) Limited Warehousing and Limited Wholesaling restricted only to consumer products and
goods as defined by Standard Industrial Classification Industry Groups 504-Professional
And Commercial Equipment; 502-Furniture And Home Furnishings; 5111-Printing and
Writing Paper; 5112-Stationery And Office Supplies; and 5113- Apparel, Piece Goods,
And Notions.
c) All uses identified by Section 24-112, Light Industrial and Warehousing Zoning Districts
shall be prohibited, except for such use as may also be Permitted Uses in the Commercial
General Zoning District.
• Commercial traffic shall be limited to existing ingress and egress pints on Atlantic Boulevard
and Sailfish Drive, East.
• A unified sign plan shall be approved by the Community Development Director, which shall
comply with the City's sign regulations, and which demonstrates a common theme with
respect to sign type and construction, illumination, size, style and color. All owners and
lessees, and any assigns seeking sign permits within this Development Project shall be
subject to this unified sign plan.
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• Fire doors shall be provided at each end of the comdor separating the 13 retail spaces on the
front portion of the building from the 7 spaces on the rear portion of the building.
ATTACHMENTS: Community Development Board draft minutes, Staff Report and application
package.
REVIEWED BY CITY MAN
Minutes ojConununffy Development Uoard
May 1 /,1001
5. New Tusiness
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a. File No. Ui3P-2002-04, North Reach Center. Request for aUse-bv-FYCention in the
Commercial General '/,ovine District to allow for uses including limited wholesale
operation, limited warchousin on-nrcmise consumpition of liquor beer and wine end
contractor with no outside storage; such uses to be located in a mixed use ornicct which
shall also contain other uses ncrmitted in the Commercial General 7onin~ District on
proncrtV located at 725 Atlantic Boulevard (former Pic-n-Save location).
Mr. Scott Morris introduced himself and stated that he requests aUse-by-Exception for ahigh-
end retail shopping center at the site of the former Pic-n-Save building. He further stated that the
Use-by-Exception requests on-premise consumption of beer, wine and liquor, and also limited
warehousing space in the back of the shopping center. Mr. Morris advised that he proposes 13
retail spaces in the front of the building and seven warehouse bays in the back of the building for
use as limited warehousing, office space, showroom or contractor space with no outside storage.
He further advised that the retail spaces would be occupied by high-end tenants such as
restaurants, clothing stores, flower shops, etc.
Mr. Gregory Mills introduced himself and stated that he represents Mr. Hionides, who owns the
property next to this property. Mr. Mills advised that Mr. Hionides has indicated that he is very
much in favor of this project.
In response to questions from the Board, Ms. Doerr stated that she was concerned with regard to
the residential area behind the shopping center and felt that commercial delivery and loading
should not occur on Cavalla Road. She further stated that this is an area of some residential
stress and it does not need heavy commercial or industrial traffic on Cavalla Road.
In response to questions from the Board, Mr. Morris advised that the designer of the site plan has
assured him that there is adequate space in the rear of the property for delivery trucks and
vehicles to enter and leave the premises. Discussion was held with regard to drainage. Ms.
Doerr advised that the lot owned by the City that the applicant is interested in purchasing maybe
needed to address drainage problems in Royal Palms. She stated that there is also a concern with
regard to additional commercial traffic on Cavalla Road if the applicant were to purchase this lot.
Ms. Doerr advised that this site would have to comply with City drainage requirements and that
this would be looked at during the construction process.
Mr. Wolfson requested that the applicant be sensitive to nearby families with regard to work
hours and lighting, and that the applicant provide a landscaping plan with provisions for on-
goingmaintenance of the landscaping.
Discussion about the number of establishments that would be permitted to serve alcoholic
beverages. Staff has recommended that this be limited to four so as not to allow an excessive
number or business that serve alcohol.
In response to questions from the Board, Mr. Morris stated that he plans to install a monument
sign on Atlantic Boulevard. He further stated that the "chimney" detail on the front of the
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building is part of the art deco style of the building and would be reminiscent of that time period.
Ms. Doerr stated that Mr. Morris would have to follow sign regulations that are in effect at the
time he applies for a permit, and that the City Commission would have to approve any height
above 35 feet.
Discussion was held and concern was expressed with regard to garbage collection. Ms. Walker
suggested placing a corridor in the building going easbwest or north south to allow easy access
to garbage bins. Mr. Moms responded that it might be possible to add an entrance to the north
or to the west of the property.
A motion was made by Mr. Burkhart and seconded by Mr. Jacobson to recommend
approval of the Usc by Exception to the City Commission with all the requirements as set
forth by on pages 3 and 4 of the Staff Report, and that the fire-rated corridor shown on
Exhibit CA-2 be extended with double doors to the west and the warehouse Hours of
operation be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Discussion was held with regard to parking behind the proposed building. It was determined that
no parking of commercial trucks and vehicles would be allowed before 7:00 a.m. and after 9:00
p.m.
A vote was taken and the motion passed by unanimous approval.
SCOTT /~110RRIS BUILDERS., IINC..
May 30, 2002
Ms. Sonya B. Doerr, AICP
Community Development Director
City of Atlantic Beach
800 Seminole Road
Atlantic Beach, PL 32233-5445
Phone: (904) 247-5817
Fax; (904) 247-5805
AGENDA IT>JNI #8A
JI1N1; 10, 2002
Ii)J: rormer Pic-N-Save; 725 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beaclt, Tlorida
Dear Ms. Doerr:
We have outlined only those items which are most important to the project.
City parcel in rear: It is vital that we purchase the 4,000 sq.ft.f parcel from the City. Without
the property, the truck court does not adequately service'several of the westerly bays. The
project's debt service is not met if these bays are not leased (please see attached sketch of use
of City property for truck court). ,
Access to Cavella Road: One access point does not service a truck court; trucks need to have
alternatives. Trucks may not always be able to turn around. The Cavella Road access will be
used to avoid blocking the drive and in situations of emergency as a ri ltt out only.
Operation times for rear portion: The development board recommended operation hours from
7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Please allow us to operate between 5:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. We
understand that you would like to limit loitering in the area and, as mentioned above, when the
project is occupied there will be less offensive activity that may be associated with a vacant
building,
Retail loading on Sailfish Right-of-Wav: We need a truck loading lane in the Sailfish Drive
right-of--way to service several of the restaurant bays. The trucks will be out of the road and
allow vehicles to safely pass.
Architectural Art Deco design height requirement: We removed the words "North Beach
Center" from the architectural portion of the building which exceeds 35 ft. in height. This
portion of the building is not signage, but is in fact, an Art Deco "style" which we feel is
important to the project's and Atlantic Beach's image (please see revised rendering attached).
Sincerely,
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Scott Nlon•is
C:\\AAantic neoch\Doetr Mtg•CvrLtr
P.O. Box 2441 - Ponte vedra Beach, FL 32004
(904) 273-6592
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