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6. D.
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| Board of Adjustment |
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| SUBMISSION DATA: |
REQUESTED CONDITIONAL USE:
The applicant is seeking to operate a small scale sawmill, bringing in logs to be processed as lumber and firewood.
RELEVANT AUTHORITY:
Land Development Code of Escambia County, Florida (Ordinance 96-3 as amended), Section:3-2.11(c)(5)(c)
c. Salvage yards not otherwise requiring approval as solid waste processing facilities.
CRITERIA:
Land Development Code of Escambia County, Florida (Ordinance 96-3 as amended), Section 2-6.4
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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.
FINDINGS-OF-FACT
The proposed use can be compatible with the surrounding zoning and uses. The zoning and the site location between a major arterial highway and railroad tracks are suitable for the proposed use. Of concern to staff are the nearby residential uses and the potential impacts to them from this proposed use. To alleviate possible nuisances from the proposed use, all buffering standards imposed through the site plan review process must be adhered to. |
| 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:
Applicant must coordinate with utility providers to obtain any necessary services for the proposed use. |
| 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 Applicant is proposing a 20' wide access from Hwy 29. The specifics of that access will be obtained through 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:
Possible nuisances associated with this proposed use will include noise and dust. These can be alleviated through the buffer standards that will be imposed in the site plan review process. |
| 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:
Any required solid waste service must be provided by the Applicant.
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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:
Due to possible nuisances, all screening buffering provisions imposed through the site plan review process must be adhered to. |
| 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 proposed sign and lighting must meet the applicable LDC provisions and permitting. |
| 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 size, layout, and natural vegetation all appear to be conducive towards alleviating any conflicts with the nearby residential uses. |
| 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:
Any additional requirements must be met through the site plan review process. |
| STAFF FINDINGS |
| Staff finds that the proposed use can meet all of the required criteria and approval is recommended with the condition of site approval and permitting. |
| BOA DECISION |
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FINDINGS
The Board adopted staff's findings and approved the request with the DRC condition. |
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