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6. B.
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| Board of Adjustment |
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| SUBMISSION DATA: |
REQUESTED CONDITIONAL USE:
The Applicant is seeking conditional use approval to operate a microwinery in a commercially zoned parcel.
RELEVANT AUTHORITY:
Land Development Code of Escambia County, Florida (Ordinance 96-3 as amended), Section:3-2.10(c)(6)b.
(6) Industrial and related.
(b) Microbreweries, microdistilleries, microwineries.
CRITERIA:
Land Development Code of Escambia County, Florida (Ordinance 96-3 as amended), Section 2-6.4
Sale of Alcohol, Section 4-7.5(e)
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| 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.
If this is for the sale of alcohol within a 1000 ft of a place of worship or child care facility; please explain 1- 5 below:
1.The existing times of use of the places of worship or child care facilities coincide with the hours of operation of the subject business.
2.The 1000-foot minimum distance is not achieved.
3.The conflicting uses are visible to each other.
4. Any on-premises consumption is outdoors.
5. Any conditions or circumstances mitigate any incompatibility.
FINDINGS-OF-FACT
This parcel is an existing commercial site, located along a minor arterial road. The proposed use can be operated in a way that is compatible with the surrounding properties and area. |
| 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
Utilities and services are available for the proposed use and will be reviewed through 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
Access will be from Barrancas Ave with parking on site. Parking and access will be considered during site plan review. |
| 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
There are no new nuisances anticipated that would be out of character with the adjacent commercial properties. |
| 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
The Applicant will be resposible to provide any necessay solid waste services required by the proposed use.
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| 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
The existing vegetative buffer at the rear and sides of the site may need to be suplemented once inspected by environmental staff during site plan review. |
| 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
Any proposed signs and lighting must be permitted and meet the minimum standards of the Land Development Code (LDC) and Community Redevelopment Area (CRA). |
| 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
This existing commercial site does appear to be capable of hosting the proposed use. The original site design was commercial. |
| 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 use is located within a CRA and meets the design standards for that area. CRA staff will be a part of the site plan review process. |
| STAFF FINDINGS |
Staff finds that the proposed use meets all of the required criteria and recommends approval with the following condition:
Approval through the county site plan review process and any associated permitting. |
| BOA DECISION |
| The Board adopted Staff's Findings of Fact and approved the Conditional Use, as requested. |
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