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6. B.
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| Board of Adjustment |
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| SUBMISSION DATA: |
REQUESTED CONDITIONAL USE:
Conditional use which would allow an existing building to be utilized as a childcare/ pre-k program as an extension of services provided by Pine Forest United Methodist Church.
RELEVANT AUTHORITY:
Land Development Code of Escambia County, Florida (Ordinance 96-3 as amended), Section:3-2.7. c.3.e
CRITERIA:
Land Development Code of Escambia County, Florida (Ordinance 96-3 as amended)
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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
The addition of this use to the church campus is compatible with the surrounding area and existing use. |
| 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
Public services, utilities and facilities are adequate and available as they are currently being used. |
| 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 proposed project will use the existing driveway and parking. |
| 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
This proposed use should not create any adverse impact on surrounded 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
This proposed use will utilize the existing services available.
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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:
Additional screening and buffering will not be required. |
| 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:
No additional exterior signs or lighting will be required. |
| 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 existing church campus can accommodate the proposed use. |
| 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:
There are no additional conditional use requirements for the proposed use.
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| STAFF FINDINGS |
| Staff finds that the proposed use meets all criteria, therefore Conditional Use approval is recommended. |
| BOA DECISION |
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FINDINGS
The Board adopted Staff's Findings of Fact and approved the Conditional Use. |
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