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| Board of Adjustment |
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REQUESTED CONDITIONAL USE:
The Applicant is seeking Conditional Use approval to allow future building expansion of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in MDR zoning.
RELEVANT AUTHORITY:
Land Development Code of Escambia County, Florida (Ordinance 96-3 as amended), Section: 3-2.7.c.3.e.
(c) Conditional uses.
(3) Public and civic
e. Places of worships
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 is an existing place of worship, there are no site plans submitted at this time. The Holy Spirit Catholic Church is looking to expand their building which is a legal non-conforming use per the Land Development Code MDR zoning. The conditional use would allow for the church to become a legal conforming church and to obtain any building permits or Development Orders for any future building expansions. |
| 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 service and adequate capacity to serve the proposed use are available and will be addressed during the Site Plan Review process. |
| 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 in question is surrounded by two roads Leeward Drive to the West and Gulf Beach Highway to the south. To the east is the Vizcaya Subdivision and Leeward Subdivision to the north. The property has existing access to Leeward Drive and Gulf Beach Highway. When a expansion project is submitted it will be further reviewed at 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
Staff does not find any 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 currently available and in use. Any future building expansion will be reviewed at the Site Plan Review process.
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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 any Site Plan Review process for any future expansion. |
| 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:
Existing signs and lights are already on site. Any future expansion will be reviewed during the Site Plan Review Process. |
| 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
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 when submitting any future building expansions. |
| BOA DECISION |
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FINDINGS
The Board accepted Staff Findings and approved the Conditional Use as requested with the following condition:
This project must meet any conditions imposed through the Site Plan Review process when submitting any future building expansions. |
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