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REQUESTED CONDITIONAL USE:
The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use for a mural sign.
RELEVANT AUTHORITY:
Land Development Code of Escambia County, Florida (Ordinance 96-3 as amended), Section:5.8-7(e)(4) and (f)(4)
(e) Wall signs.
(4) Architectural accents, murals, roof signs and historic signs: Such signs shall be permitted only as a conditional use.
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 Land Development Code requires for the applicant to submit a request for a mural sign. The applicant did provide a site plan and other specific visual aids to reflect the overall size and appearance of the proposed mural sign. Based on the supporting documentation, the appearance of the proposed mural sign would be compatible with the overall commercial character of 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 proposed facility and specific services required, were approved via development order # PSP150300033 dated December 2, 2015. |
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 request for a mural sign would not have an impact on the site circulation, egress or ingress to the site and structure; the request does not have an impact on pedestrian safety and convenience. The mural sign would not affect traffic flow, on-site parking and loading or emergency vehicle access. |
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 request for a mural sign does not have an effect on the scale, intensity or operations on the approved activity and will not generate any nuisances for adjacent properties. |
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 requested mural sign does not have an effect on any of the aspects of solid waste. |
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:
The main building structure was approved taking into consideration the current standards in the Land Development Code; the request for a mural sign does not have an impact on screening and buffering requirements. |
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 proposed mural sign, as submitted by the applicant, will be compatible with the commercial character or adjoining and immediate area properties. If any lighting is proposed with the mural sign, the current Land Development Code requirements will apply during the review for compatibility with the surrounding area. |
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 mural sign does not modify the approved uses for the main structure. The proposed mural, as presented by the applicant, appears to be esthetically pleasing and compatible with other existing commercial signs in the area. |
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 mural sign appears to comply with any conditional use requirements of the commercial zoning for an approved retailer. |
STAFF FINDINGS |
Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use request for a mural sign. |
BOA DECISION |
The Board adopted staff's findings and approved the conditional use as requested. |
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