725 Atlantic Boulevard (1) 15-UBEX-1043 Staff Report CCCITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: Public Hearing on request for use by exception (15-UBEX-1043 to permit a veterinary clinic within the Commercial General (CG) Zoning District at 725 Atlantic Boulevard,
Unit 1.
SUBMITTED BY: Derek W. Reeves
Planner
DATE: July 24, 2015
STRATEGIC PLAN LINK: None
BACKGROUND: The applicant is Dr. John Green, the owner and operator of an existing veterinary clinic at 519 Atlantic Boulevard in Atlantic Beach. Services cover all things healthcare
for household pets, but do not offer over night or long term boarding of animals. The applicant is required to obtain a Use-By-Exception per Section 24-111(c)(2), which states one is
needed for, “veterinary clinics” within the Commercial General zoning district. A Use-By-Exception is required for these types of uses because they can potentially produce noises or
odors that affect nearby properties.
The site is located at the end of an existing commercial strip center within the Commercial General zoning district. Within the strip center there is a nail and spa place to the west
and warehouse uses to the north. The south side is the storefront for the clinic and the east wall is the exterior of the building. Immediate neighbors to the strip center are other
commercial uses to the south, east and west. To the north and north east is some multi-family residential and beyond that is some single family residential within 300 feet. Ample parking
is provided for the entire shopping center. Construction on the property would be limited to an interior build out and new signage. The interior build out will attempt to limit noise
by strategically locating cages, using insulated sliding glass doors and floor to ceiling sound proofing in the walls. The applicant, in conjunction with the property owner, has agreed
to place waste bags and baskets outside the unit for customers use. The applicant will maintain the waste baskets while also hosing off sidewalks as necessary.
At the July 21st Community Development Board meeting, approval was recommended to the City Commission by a vote of 6-0 with conditions that 1.) The applicant ensures sanitary conditions
outside their unit by installing and maintaining pet waste stations in adjacent landscape areas and installing an exterior hose to clean hard surfaces; and 2.) The applicant installs
sound proofing in walls adjoining neighboring units.
BUDGET: None.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Use-By-Exception 15-UBEX-1043 with conditions that; 1.) The applicant ensure sanitary conditions outside their unit by installing and maintaining pet waste
stations in adjacent landscape areas and installing an exterior hose to clean hard surfaces; and 2.) The applicant installs sound proofing in walls adjoining neighboring units.
ATTACHMENTS: Copy of Community Development Board staff report; copy of 15-UBEX-1043 application.
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