LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: D.C. Reeves, Mayor
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QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING - REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - UNITY CHURCH OF CHRISTIANITY - 716 NORTH 9TH AVENUE
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council conduct a Quasi-Judicial Hearing on January 19, 2023 to consider the request for a Conditional Use Permit to convert the existing structure at 716 North 9th Avenue into an event and meeting facility.
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HEARING REQUIRED: Quasi-Judicial
SUMMARY:
Unity Church of Christianity of Pensacola, Inc. is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the adaptive reuse of the existing church structure at 716 N 9th Avenue. The purpose of the conditional use is to convert the existing church structure into an event and meeting facility.
The subject property is located in the R-1AA, medium-density zoning district. The purpose of the district is to provide a mixture of one and two-family dwellings. 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 neighborhood.
The following summarizes where conditional uses are allowed, and the standards for approval:
Sec. 12-3-107. Conditional use Permits:
(b) Applicability
(1) Any proposed development or redevelopment of property within the R-1AAA, R-1AA, R-1A, R-ZL, R-2A, R-2, HR-1, HR-2, PR-1AAA, PR-2 and PC-1 zoning districts may apply for conditional uses listed under the zoning regulations for the district.
(2) Vacant public, semi-public, institutional, church or historically significant structures within the R-1AA, R-1A, R-ZL, R-2A and R-2 zoning districts.
(d) Standards for approval. A conditional use may be approved by the city council only upon determination that the application and evidence presented clearly indicate that all of the following standards have been met:
(1) The proposed use shall be in harmony with the general purpose, goals, objectives and standards of the city comprehensive plan, the land development regulations, or any other applicable plan, program, map or regulation adopted by the city council.
(2) The proposed use will not adversely affect the public health, safety or welfare.
(3) The proposed use shall be compatible with the surrounding area and not impose an excessive burden or have substantial negative impact on surrounding or adjacent uses.
(4) The proposed use shall be provided with adequate public facilities and services, including roads, drainage, water, sewer, and police and fire protection.
(5) The proposed use will not create undue traffic congestion.
(6) The proposed use shall minimize, to the extent reasonably possible, adverse effects on the natural environment.
On December 13, 2022, the Planning Board reviewed the request and voted 6:0 to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit.
PRIOR ACTION:
None
FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
12/13/2022
STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, City Administrator
David Forte, Deputy City Administrator - Community Development
Sherry Morris, AICP, Development Services Director
Cynthia Cannon, AICP, Planning & Zoning Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Unity Church of Christianity Conditional Use Application
2) Planning Board Minutes December 13 2022 DRAFT
3) Sec. 12-3-107. Conditional Use Permit
PRESENTATION: No end