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6. D.
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| Board of Adjustment |
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| SUBMISSION DATA: |
REQUESTED CONDITIONAL USE:
The applicant is seeking conditional use approval to allow for an active outdoor recreational facility in the Commercial (Com) zoning district.
RELEVANT AUTHORITY:
Land Development Code of Escambia County, Florida (Ordinance 96-3 as amended), Section: 3-2.10(c)(5)b.
Commercial (Com)
(c)Conditional uses.
(5) Recreation and entertainment.
b. Golf courses, tennis centers, swimming pools and similar active outdoor recreational facilities, including associated country clubs.
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 existing uses in the area are mixed and vary between residential and commercial uses associated with the educational facility. The site has historically been used for educational purposes. |
| 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 applicant states the water and sewer service is provided by ECUA. Additional facilities and services requirements 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 appear to be sufficient. The access to the site and proposed parking will be provided from Rhett Road. 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:
There may or may not be nuisances or hazards associated with the proposed use that could effect adjoining properties or other properties in the immediate area. Noise levels associated with active recreation areas and glare of lighting cannot be evaluated at this time. The applicant states that lighting will be directed downward at the playing surfaces to reduce glare. The applicant states that parking lot lighting be designed to reduce glare and spill-over lighting. |
| 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:
The solid waste receptacles will be provided and service by school staff. The waste generated will be transferred to the Escambia County Landfill.
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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 maybe be required for adjacent residential uses that are located to the south of the proposed use. Additional screening and buffering 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:
The applicant states that signage will be limited to directional and identification for structures associated with the proposed use. Also, the applicant states that the lighting will be designed to minimize glare and light spill-over to adjacent properties. Additional signage 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 and further requirements will be evaluated during the Site Plan Review process. |
| 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. |
| BOA DECISION |
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FINDINGS
The Board adopted Staff's findings of fact and approved the Conditional Use as requested. |
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