TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Timothy Stillings, Planning, Zoning and Building Director
THROUGH: Donald B. Cooper, City Manager
DATE: September 8, 2016
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CONSIDERATION OF a WAIVER REQUEST FOR dELRAY BEACH RADIATION THERAPY FROM LDR section 4.6.9(D)(4)(B) REQUIRing WHEEL STOPS OR CURBING FOR PARKING SPACES (QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING).
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to Approve the waiver to LDR Section 4.6.9(D)(4)(b), which requires wheel stops or curbing for parking spaces based on positive findings with LDR Section 2.4.7(B)(5).
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Background:
At its meeting of August 10, 2016, the Site Plan Review and Appearance Board (SPRAB) approved a site plan modification for a 38,520 square foot building addition the Delray Beach Radiation Therapy Center at the Delray Medical Center. The development proposal includes the co-location of a helipad and valet parking lot on the south side of the hospital. The SPRAB approved a waiver from the landscape requirement within in this area due to the conflicts that would result from the use of this area as a helipad. The SPRAB also recommended approval of a waiver to the wheel stop or curbing requirement in this area to the City Commission also due to the conflict that would arise due to helicopters landing in this area.
Waiver Criteria:
LDR REQUIRED FINDINGS - Pursuant to LDR Section 2.4.7(B)(5), prior to granting a waiver, the approving body shall make a finding that the granting of the waiver:
(a) Shall not adversely affect the neighboring area;
(b) Shall not significantly diminish the provision of public facilities;
(c) Shall not create an unsafe situation; and,
(d) Does not result in the grant of a special privilege in that the same waiver would be granted under similar circumstances on other property for another applicant or owner.
Waiver Analysis:
Per LDR Section 4.6.9(D)(4)(b), wheel stops shall be provided for all parking, other than paralle...
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