725 Atlantic Boulevard (1) 15-UBEX-1043 Staff Report CDBAGENDA ITEM 4.B
CASE NO 15-UBEX-1043
Request for use-by-exception as permitted by Section 24-111 (c)(2), to permit a veterinary clinic within the Commercial General (CG) Zoning District at 725 Atlantic Boulevard, Unit 1.
LOCATION 725 ATLANTIC BOULEVARD, UNIT 1
APPLICANT John Green DVM
DATE July 9, 2015
STAFF DEREK W REEVES, PLANNER
STAFF COMMENTS
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.
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.
Based on the location relative to residential and the lack of overnight boarding of animals, staff expects little to no negative impacts as a result of this business. Due to the close
proximity to public right-of-ways and the shared nature of the shopping center, it is recommended to add a requirement for waste bags and baskets as a condition of approval. It is also
recommended to add a requirement for sound proofing to be installed between this unit of the shopping center and its immediate neighbors as a condition of approval. While these solutions
are offered by the applicant they would not be required unless added as a condition.
SUGGESTED ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL
The Community Development Board may consider a motion to recommend approval to the City Commission of a requested Use-by-Exception (File No. 15-UBEX-1043) to permit a veterinary clinic
within the Commercial General (CG) Zoning District and located at 725 Atlantic Boulevard, Unit 1 provided:
1. Approval of this Use-by-Exception is consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
2. Approval of this Use-by-Exception is in compliance with the requirements of Section 24-63, Zoning, Subdivision and Land Development Regulations.
3. The requested use is consistent with Section 24-111(c) in that the proposed use is found to be consistent with the uses permitted in the CG zoning district with respect to intensity
of use, traffic impacts and compatibility with existing industrial uses, commercial uses and any nearby residential uses.
SUGGESTED ACTION TO RECOMMEND DENIAL
The Community Development Board may consider a motion to recommend approval to the City Commission of a requested Use-by-Exception (File No. 15-UBEX-1043) to permit a veterinary clinic
within the Commercial General (CG) Zoning District and located at 725 Atlantic Boulevard, Unit 1 provided:
Approval of this Use-by-Exception is not consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
Approval of this Use-by-Exception is not in compliance with the requirements of Section 24-63, Zoning, Subdivision and Land Development Regulations.
The requested use is not consistent with Section 24-111(c) in that the proposed use is found to be inconsistent with the uses permitted in the CG zoning districts with respect to intensity
of use, traffic impacts and compatibility with existing industrial uses, commercial uses and any nearby residential uses.