TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Timothy R. Stillings, Development Services
THROUGH: Mark R. Lauzier, City Manager
DATE: October 16, 2018
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IN LIEU OF PARKING FEE REQUEST OF 44 SPACES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 300-330 NE 4TH ST (QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING)
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to deny the in lieu of parking fee request for 44 parking spaces in the amount of $202,400 associated with the conversion of 15,993 square feet of retail (9,251), industrial (4,742), and warehouse (2,000) to restaurant, by adopting the findings of fact and law contained in the staff report, and finding that the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and meets the criteria set forth in Section 4.6.9(E) of the Land Development Regulations.
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Background:
The property which is located on the south side of NE 4th Street and west of the FEC railroad tracks is zoned Central Business District (CBD), within the Railroad Corridor Sub-district. Pursuant to LDR Section 4.6.9(E)(3), In-Lieu Fee, new development, use conversion to existing buildings, building additions and/or renovation, that result in the requirement to provide new parking or additional parking, have the option of requesting some of the parking spaces to be approved by the City Commission through the payment in-lieu of parking program. Required parking for exclusively residential development or residential components of mixed use developments are not eligible for this in-lieu option. A maximum limit of 30% of eligible required parking can be provided under this option, except for use conversions for which there is no maximum. Before granting such approval, the City Commission must find that adequate public parking options are available and that the request is consistent with the Land Development Regulations, City Comprehensive Plan, and all currently adopted City policies and/or studies.
There are two buildings on site that presently contain 15,993 square feet. Of that 15,993 sq...
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