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325 Mealy Drive 15-UBEX-1069 Presentation CDBRequest for a use-by-exception as permitted by Section24-112(C)(5), to allow establishments for heavy automotive repair, towing service or the permanent storage of automobiles, etc. within the Light Industrial and Warehousing (LIW) Zoning District at 325 Mealy Drive. 15-UBEX-1069 1 Site Context and Detail 2 Site Context and Detail LIW (Light Industrial Warehousing) Zoning. LI (Light Industrial) Future Land Use. 3 Site Context and Detail 4 Proposed Business Heavy Automotive Repair Owner has experience at luxury dealerships and would focus on those brands for repair work. Will follow all state regulations regarding the storage and disposal of all chemicals. Tow Service Has existing contracts with local police. Vehicles to be stored on site. Will not be a junk yard. 13,000 Square Foot Lot. Mostly paved. Fully fenced with 6 foot chain link. 4,500 Square Foot Building. 5 Need for a Use-By-Exception Section 24-112(c)(5) lists the following as requiring a use-by-exception, “Establishments for heavy automotive repair, towing service or the permanent storage of automobiles, motorcycles, trucks and tractors, boats, machinery and equipment, farm equipment and similar uses”. Additional City Regulations Section 24-154(c), Unless expressly permitted by this section or elsewhere within these land development regulations, all business related products, services and activates shall be conducted within an enclosed building, subject to compliance with applicable licensing requirements. Comprehensive Plan Policy A.1.10.5- “Along the Mayport Road corridor, the continuation and proliferation of light industrial uses, automotive sales and repair businesses and other more intensive commercial business activities shall be discouraged in favor of those businesses and uses that provide neighborhood serving retail products and services that generate daily activity and interaction between residents of the surrounding neighborhoods such as banks, drugstores, restaurants, churches, child care centers, grocery stores and similar businesses and uses.” 6 Possible Conditions Require a Site Plan prior to approval, including; Dedicated customer parking. Parking for employees. Dedicated area for the storage of towed vehicles. Require parking to be striped. Limit hours of operation. Limit the number of towed vehicles stored on site at any time. Limit the amount of time vehicles may be stored on site. Specifically prohibit the parking or storage of vehicles in the right-of-way. 7 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 Commercial General 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 Commercial General zoning district with respect to intensity of use, traffic impacts and compatibility with nearby uses. 8