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6. 4.

Board of Adjustment

Meeting Date:	10/16/2013
CASE: CU-2013-14
APPLICANT:	Aura Vitalina Vielman
ADDRESS:	610 Edgecliff Drive
PROPERTY REFERENCE NO.:	35-2S-30-8000-220-002
ZONING DISTRICT:	R-2, Single-Family District, Low-Medium Density
FUTURE LAND USE:	MU-U, Mixed-Use Urban
OVERLAY DISTRICT:	N/A

SUBMISSION DATA:

REQUESTED CONDITIONAL USE:

The applicant is requesting Conditional Use approval to allow an accessory structure over
50% of the size of the primary structure. The primary structure on site is 1408 square feet and
the accessory structure is 1005.7 square feet.

RELEVANT AUTHORITY:

Land Development Code of Escambia County, Florida (Ordinance 96-3 as amended), Section:6.03.01.E

E. Accessory structures. Accessory structures to a residence (excluding agricultural zoning and
farms) shall not exceed 50 percent of the size of the primary structure or 500 square feet,
whichever is larger, for parcels up to two acres in size.

CRITERIA:
Land Development Code of Escambia County, Florida (Ordinance 96-3 as amended), Section 2.05.03

CRITERION (1)

On-site circulation. Ingress and egress to property and proposed structures thereon with particular reference to automotive and pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic flow and control, on-site parking and loading, and access in case of fire or catastrophe.

FINDINGS-OF-FACT

The site will be accessed by a driveway connecting to Edgecliff Dr.

CRITERION (2)

Nuisance. Adverse impact such as noise, glare, smoke, odor or other harmful effects (electrical interference, hazardous materials, etc.) of the conditional use on adjoining properties and properties generally in the District.

FINDINGS-OF-FACT

Staff finds no anticipated adverse impacts associated with an accessory structure on site.

CRITERION (3)

Solid Waste. Refuse and service areas with particular reference to concurrency requirements and items (1) and (2) above.

FINDINGS-OF-FACT

Solid waste service should be provided in the same manner as the primary structure.

CRITERION (4)

Utilities. Utilities with reference to concurrency requirements, location, availability and compatibility with surrounding land uses.

FINDINGS-OF-FACT

Any needed utilities will need to be provided by the applicant.

CRITERION (5)

Buffers. The buffer may be a landscaped natural barrier, a natural barrier or a landscaped or natural barrier supplemented with fencing or other man-made barriers, so long as the function of the buffer and the intent of Policy FLU 1.1.9 of the Comprehensive Plan and the provisions of Section 7.01.06 of the Land Development Code are fulfilled.

FINDINGS-OF-FACT

No buffering will be required between residential uses.

CRITERION (6)

Signs. Signs, if any, and proposed exterior lighting with reference to glare, traffic safety, economic effect, and compatibility and harmony with properties in the District.

FINDINGS-OF-FACT

No signage is proposed by the applicant.

CRITERION (7)

Environment impact. Impacts to protected trees, wetlands, water bodies, stormwater management or other natural features of the subject parcel.

FINDINGS-OF-FACT

There are no anticipated environmental impacts from the structure.

CRITERION (8)

Neighborhood impact. General compatibility with adjacent properties and other property in the immediate area.

FINDINGS-OF-FACT

While this structure is larger than other accessory structures in the neighborhood it should be compatible.

CRITERION (9)

Other requirements of Code. The proposed Conditional Use is consistent with all other relevant provisions of this Code.

FINDINGS-OF-FACT

The proposed Conditional Use is not consistent with the zoning setbacks and would require a variance to the interior lot line setback.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

Should the Board grant a variance to the interior lot line setback for this structure, it would meet the required Conditional Use criteria and approval of the request would be recommended.

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FINDINGS:

The Board amended Staff's findings and denied the Conditional Use request.

Attachments
CU-2013-14