RZ-1810 - Richard Kowalski, requesting an amendment to the Official Zoning Map to include 1.26± acres of land located at 2001 South Riverside Drive as BPUD (Business Planned Unit Development).

ITEM DESCRIPTION: Title RZ-1810 - Richard Kowalski, requesting an amendment to the Official Zoning Map to include 1.26? acres of land located at 2001 South Riverside Drive as BPUD (Business Planned Unit Development). Body OWNER: Aski Development, LLC REQUESTED ACTION: Send a favorable recommendation to City Council for the amendment to the Official Zoning Map to include property as BPUD (Business Planned Unit Development) and the associated BPUD Agreement. LOCATION: 2001 South Riverside Drive AREA: 1.26? acres PROPOSED USE: Restaurant and marina CURRENT LAND USE: Vacant FLUM DESIGNATION: Commercial ZONING DISTRICT: B-4 (Tourist Commercial) VOTING DISTRICT: 2 SURROUNDING AREA: Current Land Use FLUM Designation Zoning District North Single family and multi-family residential Low Density Residential B-4 (Tourist Commercial) East Indian River NA NA South Multi-family residential Commercial B-4 (Tourist Commercial) West Single family and multi-family residential Low Density Residential and Medium Density Residential R-3 (Single Family Residential) and R-4 (Multi-Family Residential) Background: The subject property was previously developed as a marina with associated retail and contained three (3) buildings, dating back to 1941. All buildings and associated improvements on the property were demolished in 2016; the property has since remained vacant with the exception of a seawall constructed in 2017. The applicant is proposing to develop the property with a 4,000 square-foot restaurant; a 995 square-foot bait and tackle shop and a 995 square-foot retail shop. The proposed BPUD Agreement addresses: * Setbacks * Number and size of parking spaces * Landscaping * Driveway locations * Use of Boston Road * Access for adjacent properties to the north The developer met with the property owner to the north on several occasions to discuss and attempt to address their concerns regarding the proposed development and access to their property. The plans were revised multiple times to include the neighboring property owner's requests. Two access points with parking and screening were added; a request to relocate the dumpster/enclosure was not included as the constraints of the property limited it's relocation. The proposed dumpster location is approximately 60-feet from the residence and will be screened from view. The Land Development Code requires dumpsters to be maintained in an orderly fashion and to be emptied on a regular basis. Should those requirements not be met and the dumpster becomes a nuisance City Code Enforcement Officers are authorized to take appropriate action. Stormwater improvements for the development will include additional capacity to assist in drainage from Boston Road. Adjacent property owners were notified of the request on April 26, 2019. Land Use Compatibility: The subject property was previously developed as a marina with associated retail. The existing zoning designation, B-4 (Tourist Commercial), permits marinas with restaurants and retail permitted as accessory uses. The proposed development will provide adequate buffers to the adjacent residential properties. Development standards not specified in the BPUD Agreement will be regulated by the Land Development Code. Adequate Public Facilities: The site has access via Riverside Drive; City water and sewer are available. Comprehensive Plan Consistency: The proposed BPUD zoning designation is compatible with the Commercial Future Land Use designation per Section 21-31, Table III-1 of the Land Development Code. RECOMMENDED ACTION Motion to send a favorable recommendation to City Council for RZ-1810.