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6. B.
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| Board of Adjustment |
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| SUBMISSION DATA: |
REQUESTED CONDITIONAL USE:
The applicant is seeking conditional use approval to construct permanent restrooms in a park within the Low Density Residential zoning district.
RELEVANT AUTHORITY:
Land Development Code of Escambia County, Florida (Ordinance 96-3 as amended), Sec. 3-2.5(c)(3)b. Low Density Residential district (LDR).
(c) Conditional uses.
(3) Recreational and entertainment
b. Parks with permanent restrooms or outdoor event lighting.
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 can be conducted and operated in a manner that is compatible with adjacent properties and other properties in the immediate area. The closest residential use in the area is over 500 feet from the proposed restrooms on the parcel(s). |
| 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:
Water will be provided by ECUA and sanitary sewer service will be established with an on-site sewage treatment as stated by the applicant. Additional facilities and services will be reviewed 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:
Ingress to and egress from the site and its structures are sufficient. Additional on-site circulation requirements will be reviewed during 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:
The proposed use does not appear to have any associated nuisances and hazards that will effect adjoining properties and other properties in the immediate area. |
| 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:
According to the applicant, solid waste receptacles are located on-site. The applicant states the receptacles will be maintained by Pensacola Christian College (PCC) staff, and waste will be transferred to the Escambia County Landfill. Additional requirements will be reviewed during 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:
A natural vegetative buffer is located to the north of the proposed use and appears to adequately screen the proposed use from the residential use to the north. Additional screening and buffering requirements will be reviewed during the site plan review process. |
| 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:
According to the applicant, minimal signs and lighting will be utilized for the proposed use and will not effect adjoining properties and other properties in the immediate area. Additional sign and lighting requirements 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 site characteristics appear to adequately accommodate the proposed use. Given the overall size of the site, the impact from the addition of restrooms will be minimal. |
| 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:
Staff finds the proposed use will comply with all conditional use requirements of the zoning district and use. |
| STAFF FINDINGS |
Staff recommends approval of this conditional use application.
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| BOA DECISION |
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FINDINGS
The Board adopted Staff's findings of fact and approved the Conditional Use. |
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