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6. 3.
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| Board of Adjustment |
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| SUBMISSION DATA: |
REQUESTED CONDITIONAL USE:
The Applicant is requesting Conditional Use approval to allow a dormitory within R-4 zoning.
RELEVANT AUTHORITY:
Land Development Code of Escambia County, Florida (Ordinance 96-3 as amended), Section 6.05.11.C.3:
C. Conditional uses.
3. Dormitories, fraternity and sorority houses.
CRITERIA:
Land Development Code of Escambia County, Florida (Ordinance 96-3 as amended), Section 2.05.03
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| 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 proposed dormitory building will rely on the same established easement across adjoining property as the existing Globe International office building currently relies on to access Highway 98. The existing on-site gravel parking area will be paved and expanded. All site access and on-site vehicle and pedestrian circulation will comply with Land Development Code, Florida Building Code, and other applicable requirements at the time of site development approval. |
| 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
No nuisance impacts to adjoining or other properties are anticipated to result from the proposed dormitory. |
| 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 services and capacity are available to the subject property. Access and screening will be provided to any outside waste containers required by the existing and proposed building in compliance with Land Development Code at the time of site development approval.
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| CRITERION (4) |
Utilities. Utilities with reference to concurrency requirements, location, availability and compatibility with surrounding land uses.
FINDINGS-OF-FACT
The proposed dormitory building will rely on the same utility providers, systems, and capacities as are currently relied upon by the existing Globe International office building. |
| 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
If required, buffering will be provided in compliance with the Land Development Code at the time of site development approval.
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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
Any new exterior signs or lighting proposed, or existing signs or lighting to be modified, will be in compliance with Land Development Code, Florida Building Code, and other county requirements at the time of approval.
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| CRITERION (7) |
Environment impact. Impacts to protected trees, wetlands, water bodies, stormwater management or other natural features of the subject parcel.
FINDINGS-OF-FACT
The presence or absence of wetlands, threatened and endangered species habitat, and protected trees will be confirmed through site surveys. Impacts to environmental resources and the management of stormwater will be in compliance with the Land Development Code at the time of development plan approval.
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| CRITERION (8) |
Neighborhood impact. General compatibility with adjacent properties and other property in the immediate area.
FINDINGS-OF-FACT
The proposed dormatory for the existing Globe International facility is compatible with adjacent properties and other property in the immediate area. |
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Other requirements of Code. The proposed Conditional Use is consistent with all other relevant provisions of this Code.
FINDINGS-OF-FACT
There are no other provisions of the Land Development Code with which the proposed dormitory does not comply or cannot demonstrate compliance through development plan review. |
| STAFF RECOMMENDATION |
Approval is recommended for the requested dormitory as a conditional use within the R-4 zoned portion of the subject parcel.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FINDINGS:
The Board adopted staff's findings and approved the Conditional Use as requested. |
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