Agenda


AGENDA ESCAMBIA COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT May 18, 2016–8:30 a.m. Escambia County Central Office Complex 3363 West Park Place, Room 104

Call to Order.

Swearing in of Staff and acceptance of Staff as expert witnesses.

Acceptance of the BOA Meeting Package with the Development Services Staff Findings-of-Fact, into evidence.

Proof of Publication and waive the reading of the legal advertisement.

Approval of the April 20, 2016 Resume Minutes.

Consideration of the following cases:

Case No.: CU-2016-06

Address: 6300 Hogan Rd.
Request: To Allow Small-scale Major Motor Vehicle Service and Repair
Requested by: Sally Jo Casey, Owner

Discussion Items.

Old/New Business.

Announcement.

The next Board of Adjustment Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 8:30 a.m., at the Escambia County Central Office Complex, Room 104, 3363 West Park Place.

10.

Adjournment.

CD/Audio recording of this meeting is available upon request.


Board of Adjustment		6. 1.
Meeting Date:	05/18/2016
CASE:	CU-2016-06
APPLICANT:	Sally Jo Casey, Owner
ADDRESS:	6300 Hogan Rd.
PROPERTY REFERENCE NO.:	39-1S-31-3201-001-006
ZONING DISTRICT:	High Density Mixed-use (HDMU)
FUTURE LAND USE:	Mixed-Use Urban (MU-U)
OVERLAY DISTRICT:	N/A

SUBMISSION DATA:
REQUESTED CONDITIONAL USE: Conditional Use approval to allow small-scale major motor vehicle service and repair in a HDMU zoning district. RELEVANT AUTHORITY: Land Development Code of Escambia County, Florida (Ordinance 96-3 as amended), Section: 3-2.9 (c)(3)c c. Small-scale (gross floor area 6000 sq.ft. or less per lot) major motor vehicle service and repair, excluding painting or body work and outdoor work. CRITERIA: Land Development Code of Escambia County, Florida (Ordinance 96-3 as amended), Section 2-6.4
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 motor vehicle service and repair appears to be compatible with adjacent properties and other properties in the immediate area.
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 proposed use will be reviewed during the Development 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 All access to the site, traffic flow, on-site parking and loading, and emergency vehicle access will be reviewed during the Development 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 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 will be reviewed during the Development Review process.
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.
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 HDMU 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 site characteristics appear adequate to accommodate the proposed use.
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: The project must meet all conditions imposed through the Development Review process.
BOA DECISION
The Board accepted Staff's Findings and approved the Conditional Use with the following condition: This project must meet any conditions imposed through the Site Plan Review process.

Attachments
Working Case File #CU-2016-06