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7. C.
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| Planning Board-Rezoning |
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| SUBMISSION DATA: |
REQUESTED REZONING:
FROM: Com, Commercial district (25 du/acre)
TO: HC/LI-NA, Heavy Commercial and Light Industrial district, prohibiting the subsequent establishment of any microbreweries, microdistillerires, microwineries, bars, nightclubs, or adult entertainment uses (25 du/acre)
RELEVANT AUTHORITY:
(1) Escambia County Comprehensive Plan
(2) Escambia County Land Development Code
(3) Board of County Commissioners of Brevard County v. Snyder, 627 So. 2d 469 (Fla. 1993)
(4) Resolution 96-34 (Quasi-judicial Proceedings)
(5) Resolution 96-13 (Ex-parte Communications)
APPROVAL CONDITIONS |
| Criterion a., LDC Sec. 2-7.2(b)(4) |
Consistent with Comprehensive Plan
Whether the proposed rezoning is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the Comprehensive Plan and not in conflict with any of the plan provisions
Comprehensive Plan (CPP)1.1.1 Development Consistency. New development and redevelopment in unincorporated Escambia County shall be consistent with the Escambia County Comprehensive Plan and the Future Land Use Map (FLUM).
CPP FLU 1.3.1 Future Land Use Categories. The Mixed-Use Urban (MU-U) Future Land Use (FLU) category is intended for an intense mix of residential and nonresidential uses while promoting compatible infill development and the separation of urban and suburban land uses within the category as a whole. Range of allowable uses include: Residential, Retail and Services, Professional Office, Light Industrial, Recreational Facilities, Public and Civic. The maximum residential density is 25 dwelling units per acre.
CPP FLU 1.5.1 New Development and Redevelopment in Built Areas. To promote the efficient use of existing public roads, utilities, and service infrastructure, the County will encourage the redevelopment in underutilized properties to maximize development densities and intensities located in the MU-S, MU-U, Commercial, and Industrial Future Land Use categories (with the exception of residential development).
FINDINGS
The proposed amendment to HC/LI-NA is consistent with the intent and purpose of Future Land Use (FLU) category MU-U as stated in CPP FLU 1.3.1. The FLU allows for a mix of both residential and non-residential uses such a retail and services, professional office and light industrial. As stated in CPP FLU 1.5.1, if development occurs, the property will utilize the existing roadway, utilities, and infrastructure and will encourage redevelopment of the underutilized property to maximize development densities and intensities located in the MU-U FLU use categories. |
| Criterion b., LDC Sec. 2-7.2(b)(4) |
Consistent with The Land Development Code
Whether the proposed amendment is in conflict with any portion of this Code, and is consistent with the stated purpose and intent of this Code.
Sec. 3-2.11 Heavy Commercial and Light Industrial district (HC/LI).
(a) Purpose. The Heavy Commercial and Light Industrial (HC/LI) district establishes appropriate areas and land use regulations for a complementary mix of industrial uses with a broad range of commercial activities. The primary intent of the district is to allow light manufacturing, large-scale wholesale and retail uses, major services, and other more intense uses than allowed in the Commercial district. The variety and intensity of non-residential uses within the HC/LI district is limited by their compatibility with surrounding uses. All commercial and industrial operations are limited to the confines of buildings and not allowed to produce undesirable effects on other property. To retain adequate area for commercial and industrial activities, other uses within the district are limited.
HC/LI-NA designation. Any applicant for rezoning to the HC/LI zoning district may request a HC/LI-NA designation prohibiting the subsequent establishment of any microbreweries, microdistilleries, microwineries, bars, nightclubs, or adult entertainment uses on the rezoned property. The request shall be in the form of a notarized affidavit that acknowledges this use restriction and affirms that it is a voluntary request. Once approved according to the rezoning process of Chapter 2, the HC/LI-NA zoning designation and its prohibitions shall apply to the property, regardless of ownership, unless the parcel is rezoned.
FINDINGS
The proposed amendment is consistent with the intent and purpose of the Land Development Code (LDC). All commercial and industrial operations are limited to the confines of buildings and no outdoor work or storage is allowed. Based on the application submitted to Development Review Committee (DRC) and for the rezoning, there would be a need for a conditional use approval from the Board of Adjustments (BOA). |
| Criterion c., LDC Sec. 2-7.2(b)(4) |
Compatible with surrounding uses
Whether all land uses, development activities, and conditions allowed by the proposed zoning are compatible with the surrounding conforming uses, activities and conditions and are able to coexist in relative proximity to them in a stable fashion over time such that no use, activity, or condition negatively impacts another. The appropriateness of the rezoning is not limited to any specific use that may be proposed but is evident for all permitted uses of the requested zoning.
FINDINGS
The proposed amendment is compatible with surrounding existing uses in the area. Within the 500' radius area, staff observed properties with zoning districts MDR and Com. The majority of the parcels within the 500' area are currently being used or listed by the Property Appraiser as Commercial and the change to HC/LI would be compatible with the existing surrounding uses. The adjacent property to the east is part of the landing zone for Pensacola Regional Airport. Any new development will go through the Site Plan Review Process and must meet all LDC requirements for buffering, setbacks, access, and stormwater as well as other code requirements that may apply. |
| Criterion d., LDC Sec. 2-7.2(b)(4) |
Changed conditions
Whether the area to which the proposed rezoning would apply has changed, or is changing, to such a degree that it is in the public interest to encourage new uses, density, or intensity in the area through rezoning.
FINDINGS
Staff found no changed conditions that would impact the amendment or property. |
| Criterion e., LDC Sec. 2-7.2(b)(4) |
Development patterns
Whether the proposed rezoning would contribute to or result in a logical and orderly development pattern.
FINDINGS
The proposed amendment would result in a logical and orderly development pattern due to the proximity to major roads and already established commercial business surrounding the parcel to the south, west, and north. To the east and southeast is Pensacola Regional Airport runway which creates a huge natural buffer from any other business or residential properties in the area.
Criterion f., LDC Sec. 2-7.2(b)(4)
Effect on natural environment
Whether the proposed rezoning would increase the probability of any significant adverse impacts on the natural environment.
FINDINGS
According to the National Wetland Inventory, wetlands and hydric soils were not indicated on the subject property. When applicable, further review during the Site Plan Review process will be necessary to determine if there would be any significant adverse impact on the natural environment. |
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