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REQUESTED REZONING:
FROM: HDMU, High Density Mixed-use district, (25 du/acre).
TO: HCHC/LI-NA, Heavy Commercial and Light Industrial district, prohibits the subsequent establishment of bars, nightclubs, or adult entertainment uses. (Dwelling unit density limited to vested residential development. Lodging unit density not limited by zoning).
RELEVANT AUTHORITY:
(1) Escambia County Comprehensive Plan
(2) Escambia County Land Development Code
(3) Board of County Commissioners of Brevard County v. Snyder, 627 So. 2d 469 (Fla. 1993)
(4) Resolution 96-34 (Quasi-judicial Proceedings)
(5) Resolution 96-13 (Ex-parte Communications) |
| Criterion a., LDC Sec. 2-7.2(b)(4) |
Consistent with Comprehensive Plan
Whether the proposed rezoning is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the Comprehensive Plan and not in conflict with any of the plan provisions.
CP Policy FLU 1.1.1 Development Consistency. New development and redevelopment in unincorporated Escambia County will be consistent with the Escambia County Comprehensive Plan and the Future Land Use Map (FLUM).
CP Policy FLU 1.3.1 Future Land Use Categories. The Mixed-Use Urban (MU-U) category is intended for an intense mix of residential and nonresidential uses while promoting compatible infill development and the separation of urban and suburban land uses within the category as a whole.
CP Policy FLU 1.5.1 New Development and Redevelopment in Built Areas. To promote the efficient use of existing public roads, utilities and service infrastructure, the County will encourage redevelopment in underutilized properties to maximize development densities and intensities located in the Mixed Use-Suburban (MU-S), Mixed Use-Urban (MU-U), Commercial and Industrial Future Land Use districts categories (with the exception of residential development).
CP Policy FLU 2.1.2 Compact Development. To promote compact development, FLUM amendments and residential rezoning to allow higher residential densities may be allowed in the Mixed-Use Urban (MU-U) and Mixed-Use Suburban (MU-S) future land use categories.
FINDINGS
The proposed amendment to HC/LI-NA is consistent with the intent and purpose of Future Land Use (FLU) category MU-U, as stated in CP Policy FLU 1.3.1. The MU-U category promotes the use of roads, public services and existing infrastructure, as stated in FLU 1.5.1. The proposed amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the FLUM, and not in conflict with any of its provisions. The permitted uses of HC/LI-NA are consistent with the stated intent and purpose of the MU-U FLU category. The increase in maximum residential density is consistent with that allowed by MU-U and with the allowance of higher residential densities to promote compact development. Consistency with other applicable policies of the Comprehensive Plan would be evaluated during review of development for compliance with implementing Land Development Code regulations. |
| Criterion b., LDC Sec. 2-7.2(b)(4) |
Consistent with Land Development Code
Whether the proposed rezoning is consistent with the stated purposes and intent of the LDC and not in conflict with any of its provisions.
Sec. 3-2.9 High Density Mixed-use district (HDMU).
(a) Purpose. The High Density Mixed-Use (HDMU) district establishes appropriate areas and land use regulations for a complimentary mix of high density residential uses and compatible non-residential uses within urban areas. The primary intent of the district is to provide for a mix of neighborhood retail sales, services and professional offices with greater dwelling unit density and diversity than the Low Density Mixed-Use district. Additionally, the HDMU district is intended to rely on urban street connectivity and encourage vertical mixes of commercial and residential uses within the same building to accommodate a physical pattern of development characteristic of village main streets and older neighborhood commercial areas. Residential uses within the district include all forms of single-family, two-family and multi-family dwellings.
Sec. 3-2.11 Heavy Commercial and Light Industrial district (HC/LI).
(a) Purpose. The Heavy Commercial and Light Industrial (HC/LI) district establishes appropriate areas and land use regulations for a complementary mix of industrial uses with a broad range of commercial activities. The primary intent of the district is to allow light manufacturing, large-scale wholesale and retail uses, major services, and other more intense uses than allowed in the Commercial district. The variety and intensity of non-residential uses within the HC/LI district is limited by their compatibility with surrounding uses. All commercial and industrial operations are limited to the confines of buildings and not allowed to produce undesirable effects on other property. To retain adequate area for commercial and industrial activities, other uses within the district are limited.
(e) Location criteria. All new non-residential uses proposed within the HC/LI district that are not part of a planned unit development or not identified as exempt by district regulations shall be on parcels that satisfy at least one of the following location criteria:
(1) Proximity to intersection. Along an arterial street and within one-quarter mile of its intersection with an arterial street.
(2) Site design. Along an arterial street, no more than one-half mile from its intersection with an arterial street, and all of the following site design conditions:
a. Not abutting a RR, LDR or MDR zoning district
b. Any intrusion into a recorded residential subdivision is limited to a corner lot
c. A system of service roads or shared access is provided to the maximum extent feasible given the lot area, lot shape, ownership patterns, and site and street characteristics.
d. Adverse impacts to any adjoining residential uses are minimized by placing the more intensive elements of the use, such as solid waste dumpsters and truck loading/unloading areas, furthest from the residential uses.
e. Location in an area where already established non-residential uses are otherwise consistent with the HC/LI, and where the new use would constitute infill development of similar intensity as the conforming development on surrounding parcels. Additionally, the location would promote compact development and not contribute to or promote strip commercial development.
(3) Documented compatibility. A compatibility analysis prepared by the applicant provides competent substantial evidence of unique circumstances regarding the parcel or use that were not anticipated by the alternative criteria, and the proposed use will be able to achieve long-term compatibility with existing and potential uses. Additionally, the following conditions exist:
a. The parcel has not been rezoned by the landowner from the mixed-use, commercial, or industrial zoning assigned by the county.
b. If the parcel is within a county redevelopment district, the use will be consistent with the district’s adopted redevelopment plan, as reviewed and recommended by the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA).
(f) Rezoning to HC/LI.
(1) Generally. Heavy Commercial and Light Industrial zoning may be established only within the Mixed-Use Urban (MU-U), Commercial (C), or Industrial (I) future land use categories. The district is appropriate to provide transitions between areas zoned or used for commercial and areas zoned or used for industrial. The district is suitable for areas able to receive bulk deliveries by truck in locations served by major transportation networks and able to avoid undesirable effects on nearby property and residential uses. Rezoning to HC/LI is subject to the same location criteria as any non-residential use proposed within the HC/LI district.
(2) HC/LI-NA designation. Any applicant for rezoning to the HC/LI zoning district may request a HC/LI-NA designation prohibiting the subsequent establishment of any bars, nightclubs, or adult entertainment uses on the rezoned property. The request shall be in the form of a notarized affidavit that acknowledges this use restriction and affirms that it is a voluntary request. Once approved according to the rezoning process of Chapter 2, the HC/LI-NA zoning designation and its prohibitions shall apply to the property, regardless of ownership, unless the parcel is rezoned.
FINDINGS
The proposed amendment is not consistent with the stated purposes and intent of the LDC due to the location criteria. The rezoning to HC/LI-NA is located along a local street and not the required arterial street classification; however the property does meet all other location criteria standards in the site design condition. The subject property is within the required future land use category. HC/LI-NA zoning, prohibits the uses of any bars, nightclubs, or adult entertainment uses which limits the overall impact of the surrounding neighbors. The applicant has not made any proposed development plans for the parcel at this time; however, if the owner decides to develop this parcel at a later time, all of the requirements under the Land Development Code will apply. All other requirements of the Land Development Code will be evaluated for consistency during the Site Plan Review process.
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| Criterion c., LDC Sec. 2-7.2(b)(4) |
Compatible with surrounding uses
Whether all land uses, development activities, and conditions allowed by the proposed zoning are compatible with the surrounding conforming uses, activities and conditions and able to coexist in relative proximity to them in a stable fashion over time such that no use, activity, or condition negatively impacts another. The appropriateness of the rezoning is not limited to any specific use that may be proposed but is evident for all permitted uses of the requested zoning.
FINDINGS
The proposed amendment is compatible with the immediate contiguous parcels, however parcels with zoning of MDR must be considered because of the intensity of the allowable uses of HC/LI-NA. Within the 500’ radius impact area, staff observed properties with zoning districts MDR, HDMU and HC/LI. Staff also observed three subdivisions Pensacola Heights, Weyland Park and Henrietta Acres which are included in the surroundings 34 single-family dwellings, six mobile homes, three vacant parcels, one multifamily unit, one utility electric site, one professional office, one electric easement, and one borrow pit. When looking at the residential dwellings only two to the east are adjoined to the subject property. The subject parcel has already been cleared and been used as a light industrial site which adjoins a currently working borrow pit.
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| Criterion d., LDC Sec. 2-7.2(b)(4) |
Changed conditions
Whether the area to which the proposed rezoning would apply has changed, or is changing, to such a degree that it is in the public interest to encourage new uses, density, or intensity in the area through rezoning.
FINDINGS
Staff found no changed conditions that would impact the amendment or property. Staff located in the 500 foot buffer one rezoning case Z-2013-07, 2755 Fenwick Road, from R-5 to C-2NA approved by the BCC on September 95, 2013. |
| Criterion e., LDC Sec. 2-7.2(b)(4) |
Development patterns,
Whether the proposed rezoning would contribute to or result in a logical and orderly development pattern.
FINDINGS
Along with the exisiting condition of the subject property, the adjoining properties to the North, South, and West have the same uses as HC/LI-NA, which would result in a logical and orderly development pattern.
CRITERION f (LDC Sec. 2-7.2(b)(4))
Effect on natural environment
Whether the proposed rezoning would increase the probability of any significant adverse impacts on the natural environment.
FINDINGS
According to the National Wetland Inventory, wetlands and hydric soils were not indicated on the subject property. When applicable, further review during the Site Plan Review process will be necessary to determine if there would be any significant adverse impact on the natural environment.
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