1221 Mayport Road UBE-2005-02 Staff Report CCCITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: Request by John Fiege for a Use-by-Exception (UBE-2005-02) to allow an established martial arts studio to relocate to an existing commercial building within the Commercial
Limited (CL) Zoning District and located at 1221 Mayport Road.
SUBMITTED BY: Sonya Doerr, AICP
Community Development Director
DATE: February 18, 2005
BACKGROUND: This request seeks approval of a Use-by-Exception to allow an established martial arts studio to relocate from its existing location and move approximately one-half block
to the north. There is no additional development proposed, and the new location contains adequate parking. A similar Use-by-Exception was approved in September of 2002 to this applicant
in his current business location at the southeast corner of Plaza and Mayport Road. (Use-by-Exceptions are not transferable from one location to another unless specifically granted
as such by the City Commission.)
The Community Development Board will consider this request at their February 22nd meeting. Staff anticipates that the CD Board will recommend approval based upon this Applicant’s history
in the community and the similar location. The CD Board’s recommendation will be provided at the Commission meeting. (Mr. Fiege has asked that his application be heard at the February
28th Commission meeting in order to meet lease commitments and to relocate with minimal disruption to his business.) It is Staff’s opinion that the proposed use is consistent the Commercial
Limited Zoning District, and that the use is compatible with other surrounding uses.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval to John Fiege (Judo Ryu Jacksonville, Inc.) of a Use-by-Exception (File # UBE-2005-02) to allow an established martial arts studio to relocate to an existing
commercial building within the Commercial Limited (CL) Zoning District, located at 1221 Mayport Road, and finding the request consistent with Section 24-63 of the Land Development Regulations.
BUDGET: No budget issues.
ATTACHMENTS: CD Board staff report and agenda package.
REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER: ___________________________