Subject:
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Jerry W. Solomon and Violet Shirley Solomon, Revocable Trust (Richard Bartley Spangler) request a change of zoning classification from BU-1 to BU-2. (22Z00065) (Tax Account 2102130) (District 1)
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Fiscal Impact:
None
Dept/Office:
Planning & Development
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Planning and Zoning Board conduct a public hearing to consider a change of zoning classification from BU-1 (General Retail Commercial) to BU-2 (Retail, Warehousing, and Wholesale Commercial).
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The applicant is requesting a change of zoning classification from BU-1 to BU-2 in order to build a boat, vehicle, and RV outdoor storage facility. The BU-2 zoning requires a principal structure of a minimum of 300 square feet. The applicant is proposing both open storage bays as well as under roof storage areas. This could be considered an introduction of the BU-2 zoning classification in the immediate area, which is the highest intensity commercial zoning the County has.
The BU-2 zoning classification encompasses lands devoted to general retail and wholesale businesses, contracting, heavy repair services, and warehousing. Retail items of substantial size or which of necessity must remain outside of a building may be permitted to be displayed outdoors. Storage yards must be enclosed within a six-foot wall, louvered fence, or chain link fence.
The developed character of the surrounding area is a mixture of commercial, single-family mobile homes, and a single-family residence. To the north of the subject property is a single-family residence zoned AU (Agricultural Residential). To the west is U.S. Highway 1; across the ROW is a mobile home park zoned TR-1 (Single-family Mobile Home). To the east is Old Dixie Highway; across the ROW is a single-family residence with a large metal building and cell phone tower zoned AU.
The Board may wish to consider whether the proposed zoning request is consistent and compa...
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