TO: Planning Board Members
FROM: Gregg Harding, Assistant Planning & Zoning Division Manager
DATE: 6/6/2023
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT: 5
SUBJECT:
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3805 & 3807 N. 10th Avenue - Request for Zoning Map Amendment
Zone R-1AA
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BACKGROUND:
Bear Endeavors, LLC, is requesting a Zoning Map Amendment for 3805 and 3807 N. 10th Avenue. The two parcels are currently zoned R-1AA, Medium Density Zoning District, and the existing Future Land Use (FLU) designation is Medium Density Residential. The applicant is proposing to amend the zoning district to R-1A, Medium Density Zoning District, and the existing FLUM will not change.
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Existing Zoning |
Proposed Zoning |
Existing FLUM |
Proposed FLUM |
Approx. Lot Size (2 lots) |
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R-1AA |
R-1A |
MDR |
MDR |
1.8 |
• R-1AA (existing zoning) The medium-density residential land use district is established for the purpose of providing a mixture of one- and two-family dwellings with a maximum density of 17.4 dwelling units per acre. Recognizing that, for the most part, these zoning districts are located in older areas of the city, the zoning regulations are intended to promote infill development, which is in character with the density, intensity and scale of the existing neighborhoods.
• R-1A (proposed zoning) The medium-density residential land use district is established for the purpose of providing a mixture of one- and two-family dwellings with a maximum density of 17.4 dwelling units per acre. Recognizing that, for the most part, these zoning districts are located in older areas of the city, the zoning regulations are intended to promote infill development, which is in character with the density, intensity and scale of the existing neighborhoods.
• MDR (existing with no proposed change FLU) The Residential Land Use Districts are established for the purpose of providing and preserving areas of predominantly low, medium or high residential development. A variety of residential uses shall be allowed, based on zoning classification, at the following maximum densities:
o Medium Density Residential - 18 or fewer residential dwelling units per acre.
Since both R-1AA and R-1A are medium-density residential land use districts, the primary change will be to maximum residential gross density, minimum lot area, lot width at the minimum building setback line, minimum lot width at the street right-of-way line, and minimum yard setback requirements. Table 12-3.2, Regulations for the medium-density residential zoning districts, comparing the two zoning districts is provided as part of the application.
Since the applicant’s desire is primarily to adopt the setbacks of zoning district R-1A, they initially sought a variance with the Zoning Board of Adjustments in March 2023. The proposed variance would have reduced the front, side, and rear building setbacks of a future 11-lot residential subdivision. The request was denied since a hardship required to grant such a variance could not be found and that the request should more appropriately be reviewed by Planning Board as a zoning amendment. The agenda item and meeting minutes from the March 2023 Zoning Board of Adjustments meeting has been provided for background information.
This request has been routed through the various City departments and utility providers. Those comments are attached for your review.
RECOMMENDED CODE SECTIONS
Sec. 12-3-4 Medium-density residential land use district regulations
<https://library.municode.com/fl/pensacola/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_TITXIILADECO_CH12-3ZODI_ARTIINGE_S12-3-4MENSRELAUSDIRE>
Sec. 12-12-3 Amendments
<https://library.municode.com/fl/pensacola/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_TITXIILADECO_CH12-11ADEN_S12-11-3AM>