Placement: Resolutions / Quasi-Judicial Hearing
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Resolution 23-R01, Quasi-Judicial, Public Hearing, A Resolution Granting a Special Exception to Allow a Semi-Public Facility or Use for the Storage of Vehicles and Equipment in the General Commercial (CG) Zoning District as per Section 158.124(C)(3) of the Zoning Code (P22-185).
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Submitted By: Bianca Lee, Planner I
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Executive Summary (General Business): The purpose of this request is to allow on site storage for a semi-public use. Section 158.124(C)(3) of the Zoning Code lists a semi-public facility or use as a special exception use that may be permitted only following the review and specific approval thereof by the City Council. The definition of Semi-Public Facility or Use is: Any building or open area privately owned and operated for the purpose of providing public services, but not including wireless communication antennas and towers. The proposed special exception is to develop the remaining areas of the site adjacent to the existing FPL Eden Substation.
Presentation Information: Staff will provide a presentation.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the resolution as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Board with the following condition: The use of the site as proposed must be for a semi-public facility, and its use shall be related to the provision of energy services only.
FPL is also committed to the following conditions based on the feedback from residents and HOA members of the adjacent East Lake Village Planned Unit Development:
1. FPL shall paint the existing concrete site wall, screening the existing electrical substation.
2. FPL shall upgrade the existing irrigation system to help prevent rust stains on the existing site wall and adjacent concrete sidewalk.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the resolution.
2. Move that the Council not approve and provide staff direction.
Background: On October 4, 2022, the Planning & Zoning Board tabled the special exception to the November 8, 2022, meeting. The hearing was moved to the December 6th, 2022, meeting at the applicant’s request.
The Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval of the special exception on December 6th, 2022; with the condition that the use of the site as proposed must be for a semi-public facility, and its use shall be related to the provision of energy services only.
Issues/Analysis: The paved storage lot will be used for building and plant materials, mulch, vehicular parking of trucks and other necessary equipment, staging, and the storage of materials common to FPL projects, as well as delivery vehicles for the purposes of moving such materials. The use is not expected to generate hazards for the surrounding developments, but it could result in noise, dust or other conditions that could constitute a nuisance or create safety hazards for persons or surrounding developments.
Financial Information: N/A
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: Located northeast of the intersection of SE Jennings Rd. and SE Grand Dr., at 3733 SE Jennings Rd.
Attachments: 1. Resolution, 2. Exhibit A, 3. Staff Report, 4. Revised Project Narrative, 5. Applicant Response to Criteria, 6. Proposed Conditions Submitted by Applicant, 7. Owner’s Authorization, 8. Staff Presentation
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
Internal Reference Number: #9468
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Elizabeth L. Hertz, Senior Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by James D. Stokes, City Attorney.