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6. 2.
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| Board of Adjustment |
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| SUBMISSION DATA: |
REQUESTED CONDITIONAL USE:
Conditional Use approval to allow an educational facility in a LDR zoning district.
RELEVANT AUTHORITY:
Land Development Code of Escambia County, Florida (Ordinance 96-3 as amended), Section: 3-2.5.c.2.b
b. Educational facilities, excluding preschools or kindergartens independent of other elementary grades.
CRITERIA:
Land Development Code of Escambia County, Florida (Ordinance 96-3 as amended), Section 2.6.4 |
| 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 new public middle school will be compatible with adjacent properties and other properties in the immediate area.
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| 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
The proposed new public middle school will be addressed on a major arterial road, SR No. 10 - US Highway 90/West Nine Mile Rd, where a PD&E study has been completed by FDOT and is now in the design phase to be four lanes from Mobile Hwy. to Beulah Rd. The level of services and adequate capacity to serve the proposed use will be addressed during the Site Plan Review process.
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| 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 property project is proposing multiple access points, one at Rebel Road, one at Beulah Church Road, and one at Nine Mile Road. All access points will be further reviewed during the Site Plan Review process.
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| 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
Staff does not find any anticipated nuisances or hazards associated with the proposed use.
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| 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
Solid waste service is available for the subject property.
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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:
Screening and buffering standards will be reviewed during the Site Plan Review process.
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| 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:
All proposed signage and lighting will be addressed during the Site Plan Review process to comply with Chapter 5 general development standards, Article 8 for signage and Article 9.3 for lighting.
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| 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 proposed use will be compatible with the surrounding mix of high and low residential uses along with some commercial uses that are located in and out of the 500 foot buffer.
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| 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:
The proposed Conditional Use is consistent with all other relevant provisions of this Code.
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| STAFF FINDINGS |
Staff recommends that the Board approve the proposed Conditional Use request as submitted.
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| BOA DECISION |
| The Board adopted Staff Findings and approved the Conditional Use as submitted. |
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