703 Atlantic Boulevard 17-UBEX-497 Staff Report CC 05.09.2017CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: 17-UBEX-497
Request for a use-by-exception as permitted by Section 24-111(c)(3), to allow on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages in accordance with Chapter 3 of the code 703 Atlantic Boulevard
Unit 707.
SUBMITTED BY: Derek W. Reeves, Planner
DATE: May 9, 2017
STRATEGIC PLAN LINK: None
BACKGROUND: The applicant is Atlantic Beach Paint Party, owned by Amy Carson. The business offers painting classes where individuals and groups are provided supplies to paint a featured
picture. Attendees are encouraged to bring food and drinks, including wine, to enjoy during the 2-3 hour session. The location is within an existing shopping center at 703 Atlantic
Boulevard, Unit 707 in the Commercial General (CG) zoning district. A use by-exception is required by Section 24-111(c)(3) for onsite consumption of alcohol.
The location is within an existing shopping center so there will be no changes to the exterior of the building or access to the property. Trash is kept in existing receptacles in the
back of the shopping center. Hours of operation vary, but classes end at 9 PM Sunday through Thursday and 10 PM on Friday and Saturday.
Other businesses in the shopping center include a restaurant, laundry mat, appliance repair and insurance office with a barber shop located in the adjoining unit. Half of these businesses
have daytime hours while the other have are more evening based creating a good parking situation.
The property to the west is a gas station in CG and the property to the east across Seminole Road is another shopping center in CG. To the north is a two family and single family neighborhood.
This item is scheduled to be heard by the Community Development Board on May 16, 2017. Results may be available within an amended agenda or at the Commission meeting on May 22, 2017.
BUDGET: None.
RECOMMENDATION: To move 17-UBEX-497 forward to a Public Hearing on June 12, 2017.
ATTACHMENTS: 17-UBEX-497 application, CDB staff report.
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