303 Atlantic Boulevard 16-UBEX-41 Presentation CDBRequest for a use-by-exception as permitted by Section24-111(C)(3), to allow on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages in accordance with Chapter 3 of the code within the Commercial
General (CG) Zoning District at 725 Atlantic Boulevard, Unit 9.
16-UBEX-41
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Site Context and Detail
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Site Context and Detail
CBD (Central Business District) Zoning.
CBD (Central Business District) Future Land Use.
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Proposed Business
Expand the existing restaurant seating from 108 seats to 150 seats to allow a liquor license for restaurants with minimum seating requirements.
The existing restaurant serves beer and wine but would like to add liquor sales.
As part of the changes, the restaurant would become a more upscale Italian restaurant with a menu that extended beyond current offerings like pizza and calzones.
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Need for a Use-By-Exception
Section 3-5 states, “The sale of any alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption, including beer, wine and liquor shall be properly licensed by the City of Atlantic Beach, and shall
be limited only to restaurants, cafes, bars and private clubs within commercial general and commercial limited zoning districts or the central business district in compliance with Chapter
24 of the city code and subject to approval of a use-by-exception in accordance with Section24-63.
Additional City Regulations
Section 3-2, No sales or service shall occur between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Section 3-7, Businesses that sell alcohol shall maintain sufficient lighting for safety purposes.
Section 3-8, Alcohol consumption can only occur inside a building, within a recreation area, or within an outdoor seating or dining area.
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Analysis and Concerns
Surrounding zoning is Central Business District.
Including comparable classification in Neptune Beach.
Nearest residential is 130 feet to the north.
Several other restaurants in both cities offer liquor sales.
Parking issues to be addressed by a variance related to shared parking agreements.
All construction activities will have to be permitted and meet all applicable codes.
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Action to be Taken
Recommend Approval
Approval is consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
Approval is in compliance with the requirements of 24-63.
The use is consistent with permitted uses in the Central Business District zoning district with respect to intensity of use, traffic impacts and compatibility with nearby uses.
Recommend Denial
Approval is NOT consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
Approval is NOT in compliance with the requirements of 24-63.
The use is NOT consistent with permitted uses in the Central Business District zoning district with respect to intensity of use, traffic impacts and compatibility with nearby uses.
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