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6. 3.
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| Board of Adjustment |
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| SUBMISSION DATA: |
REQUESTED CONDITIONAL USE:
The Applicant is seeking Conditional Use approval to develop a park with permanent restrooms in HDMU Zoning.
RELEVANT AUTHORITY:
Land Development Code of Escambia County, Florida (Ordinance 96-3 as amended), Section: 3-2.9.c.5.c
5. Recreation and entertainment.
c. Parks with permanent restrooms or outdoor event lighting.
CRITERIA:
Land Development Code of Escambia County, Florida (Ordinance 96-3 as amended), Section 2-6.4 |
| CRITERION (a) |
General compatibility. The proposed use can be conducted and operated in a manner that is compatible with adjacent properties and other properties in the immediate area.
FINDINGS-OF-FACT
The proposed project is for a public park with playgrounds, restrooms and picnic pavilions as well as an ADA accessible dock. The property in question is surrounded by three roads (Bob O' Link Road to the West, Cruzat Way to the East and Innerarity Point Way to the North). To the south is the Intercoastal waterway. The property will be an isolated park with internal parking which would have minimal impact to the surrounding properties along any of the surrounding roads. The surrounding properties are a restaurant, two boat lunch ramps with parking and residential properties, all of which are compatible with the proposed project.
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| CRITERION (b) |
Facilities and services. Public facilities and services, especially those with adopted levels of service, will be available, will provide adequate capacity to serve the proposed use consistent with capacity requirements.
FINDINGS-OF-FACT
The level of service and adequate capacity to serve the proposed use are available and will be addressed during the Site Plan Review process. |
| CRITERION (c) |
On-site circulation. Ingress to and egress from the site and its structures will be sufficient, particularly regarding vehicle and pedestrian safety and convenience, efficient traffic flow and control, on-site parking and loading, and emergency vehicle access.
FINDINGS-OF-FACT
The property in question is surrounded by three roads (Bob O' Link Road to the West, Cruzat Way to the East and Innerarity Point Way to the North). To the south is the Intercoastal waterway. The property will be an isolated park with internal parking which would have minimal impact to the surrounding properties along any of the surrounding roads. The project will be further reviewed at the Site Plan Review Process. |
| CRITERION (d) |
Nuisances and hazards. The scale, intensity, and operation of the use will not generate unreasonable noise, glare, dust, smoke, odor, vibration, electrical interference, or other nuisances or hazards for adjoining properties and other properties in the immediate area.
FINDINGS-OF-FACT
Staff does not find any nuisances or hazards associated with the proposed use. |
| CRITERION (e) |
Solid waste. All on site solid waste containers will be appropriately located for functional access, limited off-site visibility and minimal odor and other nuisance impacts.
FINDINGS-OF-FACT
Solid waste service is available and container locations will be determined during the Site Plan Review process. |
| CRITERION (f) |
Screening and buffering. Where not otherwise required by the LDC, screening and buffering will be provided if appropriate to the proposed use and site.
FINDINGS OF FACT:
Screening and buffering standards will be reviewed during the Site Plan Review process. The Applicant has proposed a privacy fence along Bob o' Link road to screen adjacent neighbors from the park. The landscape buffering will also be installed as part of the overall landscaping plan for the property. |
| CRITERION (g) |
Signs and lighting. All exterior signs and lights, whether attached or freestanding, will be compatible with adjoining properties and other properties in the immediate area, especially regarding glare and traffic safety.
FINDINGS OF FACT:
The only proposed lighting will be in the parking lot for safety. All exterior signs and lights will be reviewed during the Site Plan Review process and must meet LDC requirements. |
| CRITERION (h) |
Site characteristics. The size, shape, location and topography of the site appear adequate to accommodate the proposed use, including setbacks, intensity, bulk, height, open space and aesthetic considerations.
FINDINGS OF FACT:
The proposed Conditional Use is consistent with all other relevant provisions of this code. |
| CRITERION (i) |
Use requirements. The proposed use complies with any additional conditional use requirements of the applicable zoning district, use, or other provisions of the LDC.
FINDINGS OF FACT:
The proposed Conditional Use is consistent with all other relevant provisions of this Code.
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| STAFF FINDINGS |
Staff recommends that the Board approve the proposed Conditional Use request with the following condition:
This project must meet any conditions imposed through the Site Plan Review process. |
| BOA DECISION |
The Board accepted Staff Findings and approved the Conditional Use with the following condition:
This project must meet any conditions imposed through the Site Plan Review process. |
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