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6. 3.
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| Board of Adjustment |
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| SUBMISSION DATA: |
REQUESTED CONDITIONAL USE:
Conditional Use approval to allow a place of worship in an HDR Zoning District.
RELEVANT AUTHORITY:
Land Development Code of Escambia County, Florida (Ordinance 96-3 as amended), Section: 3-2.8 (c)(4) f.
f. Places of worship.
CRITERIA:
Land Development Code of Escambia County, Florida (Ordinance 96-3 as amended), Section 2.05.03
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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 requested place of worship can be compatible with adjacent properties and other properties in the immediate area. The existing church is directly across Caminitti Lane and has been in operation for many years. |
| 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 level of services and adequate capacity to serve the existing use are available and will be addressed by the Church. |
| 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
All access to the site, traffic flow, on-site parking and loading, and emergency vehicle access will be reviewed during the Development Review process. There does appear to be adequate space to allow for on site parking. |
| 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 new anticipated nuisances or hazards associated with the proposed use. |
| 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 and currently provided by ECUA. |
| 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 to alleviate any impacts on neighboring properties. |
| 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 exterior signs and lights will be reviewed during the Site Plan Review process and must meet LDC requirements for MDR zoning. |
| 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 Conditional Use is consistent with all other relevant provisions of this Code. |
| 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. |
| STAFF FINDINGS |
Staff recommends that the Board approve the proposed Conditional Use request with the following condition:
This project must meet any conditions imposed through the Site Plan Review process.
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| BOA DECISION |
The Board accepted Staff Findings and approved the Conditional Use with the following condition:
This project must meet any conditions imposed through the Site Plan Review process. |
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