LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: D.C. Reeves, Mayor
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 16-23 - REQUEST FOR ZONING MAP AMENDMENT - 3805 AND 3807 NORTH 10TH AVENUE
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 16-23 on second reading.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY PURSUANT TO AND CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF PENSACOLA, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF PENSACOLA; REPEALING CLAUSE AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
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HEARING REQUIRED: Public
SUMMARY:
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 Residential 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 |
Approx. Lot Size (2 lots) |
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R-1AA |
R-1A |
1.8 Acres |
• 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.
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 12-lot residential subdivision. The request was denied since a hardship required to grant such a variance could not be found and the Zoning Board of Adjustments felt the request should more appropriately be reviewed by Planning Board as a zoning amendment.
On June 13, the Planning Board recommended approval of the request with a 6:0 vote.
PRIOR ACTION:
July 20, 2023 - City Council voted to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 16-23 on first reading.
FUNDING:
N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
6/13/2023
STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, City Administrator
David Forte, Deputy City Administrator - Community Development
Sherry Morris, AICP, Development Service Director
Cynthia Cannon, AICP, Planning and Zoning Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Proposed Ordinance No. 16-23
2) Planning Board Rezoning Application
3) Planning Board Minutes June 13, 2023 - DRAFT
4) Table 12-3.2. Regulations for the Medium Density Residential Zoning Districts
5) Current and Proposed Zoning Maps
PRESENTATION: No end