HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 04 11 Regular 505 Section 20-261 of the City Code Regarding Conditional Use for an Auto Repair Facility
COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 505
Consent
Informational
Public Hearing
Regular X
April!!,2005
Meeting
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Authorization
REQUEST:
The Community Development Department- Planning Division requests that the City Commission
make a determination as to whether Section 20-261 of the Code (Conditional Uses in the "1-1,
Light Industrial" district should be amended to include Vehicle Repair (including body repairs
and painting) provided that all activity shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this agenda item is to request the City Commission provide direction to staff as to
whether the text of Section 20-261 of the City Code should be amended to allow an auto repair
facility, including body repairs and painting, as a conditional use within the Light Industrial (I-I)
Zoning District.
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS:
Sections 20-259, 20-261 & 20-345.1 [City Code]
Policy 1.5.10 [Comprehensive Plan]
CONSIDERA TIONS:
Currently, Section 20-259 (Permitted Uses in the 1-1 Zoning District) of the Code allows, among
other things, boat building and storage yards and public storage of tagged vehicles. In addition,
this section allows any of the permitted uses listed in Section 20-345.1 of the "Commerce Center"
District. Included among the permitted uses in Section 20-345.1 (Commerce Center District) are
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APRIL 11. 2005
The general description of the Light Industrial (I-I) Zoning District states that the district is
intended to apply to lands and structures which are "especially adapted to the business of
wholesale distribution, storage and light manufacturing and to authorized land uses and
activities which could cause adverse secondary effects and influences on residential areas and
non-industrial uses". The description goes further to state that "the purpose of this district is to
encourage and develop exceptionally clean, non-objectionable industrial uses and to allow a
place for other uses and activities which could cause adverse secondary effects and influences on
surrounding neighborhoods if located elsewhere".
Policy 1.5.10 of the City's Comprehensive Plan specifies that "lands designated 'Industrial' on
the Future Land U5e Map shall also serve as an area to locate authorized land uses and
activities which could have adverse secondary effects (e.g. increased crime; neighborhood
deterioration and blight; property devaluation; economic deterioration; health risks; and other
adverse effects) on residential areas, religious institutions, schools, parks, day care centers, and
other public institutions located within the City".
Finally, the General Commercial (C-2) Zoning District allows automotive/boat/manufactured
home major service and major repair establishments (including body repairs and painting and
similar heavy type uses) as a conditional use. The general description of this zoning district
speaks to permitting "the normal operation of the majority of general commercial uses under
such conditions of operation as will protect abutting residential and other non-commercial
uses... ".
FINDINGS:
It would appear that the location and general description of the Light Industrial Zoning District
are conducive to uses such as vehicle repair including body work and painting, as long as these
activities are conducted within an enclosed building.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is seeking advisability from the City Commission as to whether staff should proceed with a
text amendment to Section 20-261 of the Code to allow an auto repair facility, including body
repairs and painting, as a conditional use within the Light Industrial (1-1) Zoning District.
Staff supports this proposed change.
COMMISSION ACTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Light Industrial Zoning Map
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