27-94 ORDINANCE NO. 27-94
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING AND PLACING LAND
PRESENTLY ZONED PCC (PLANNED COMMERCE CENTER)
DISTRICT IN THE CF (COMMUNITY FACILITIES) DISTRICT;
SAID LAND BEING LOCATED SOUTH OF LAKE IDA ROAD, ON
THE WEST SIDE OF THE CSX RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY; AND
AMENDING "ZONING MAP OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, 1994";
PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE,
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the property hereinafter described is shown on the
Zoning District Map of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, dated
April, 1994, as being zoned PCC (Planned Commerce Center) District;
and
WHEREAS, at its meeting of April 18, 1994, the Planning and
Zoning Board for the City of Delray Beach, as Local Planning Agency,
reviewed this item and voted unanimously to recommend approval of the
rezoning, based upon positive findings; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that the Zoning District Map of
the City of Delray Beach, Florida, dated April, 1994, be amended to
reflect the revised zoning classification.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Zoning District Map of the City of
Delray Beach, Florida, dated April, 1994, be, and the same is hereby
amended to reflect a zoning classification of CF (Community
Facilities) District for the following described property:
A portion of Lot 20, Block 1, of DELRAY SHORES,
according to the Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book
24, Page 232, of the Public Records of Palm Beach
County, Florida; said portion being more particularly
described as follows:
Commence at the northeast corner of said Lot 20,
Block 1, said northeast corner being the intersection
of the northwesterly right-of-way line of the CSX
(formerly Seaboard Airline) Railroad, with the
southwesterly right-of-way line of Lake Ida Road;
thence run southwesterly along said right-of-way line
of CSX Railroad, a distance of 361.01 feet to the
point of beginning; thence continue in a
southwesterly direction along said right-of-way of
CSX Railroad, a distance of 500 feet, to a point in
the north right-of-way line of Lake Worth Drainage
District Lateral No. 32; thence run in a westerly
direction along said north right-of-way line of Lake
Worth Drainage District Lateral No. 32, a distance of
240.39 feet; thence in a northeasterly direction of
parallel to said westerly right-of-way line of CSX
Railroad, a distance of 569.65 feet; thence in a
southeasterly direction at right angles to the
preceding course, a distance of 230.18 feet more or
less, to the point of beginning; said tract
containing 2.826 acres, more or less.
The subject property is located south of Lake Ida
Road, on the west side of the CSX Railroad
right-of-way.
Section 2. That the Planning Director of said City shall,
upon the effective date of this ordinance, amend the Zoning Map of the
City of Delray Beach, Florida, to conform with the provisions of
Section 1 hereof.
Section 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith be, and the same are hereby repealed.
Section 4. That should any section or provision of this
ordinance or any portion thereof, any paragraph, sentence, or word be
declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder hereof as a
whole or part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid.
Section 5. That this ordinance shall become effective ten
(10) days after its passage on second and final reading.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on second and final
reading on this the 17th day of May , 1994.
ATTEST:
' City C]~rk - ;
First Reading May $, 1994
Second Reading May 17, 1994
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SUBSTATION
MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
FROM: CITY MANAGER ~i~'~(
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM # /d) C _ MEETING OF MAY 17, 1994
ORDINANCE NO. 27-94 REZONING & CONDITIONAL USE/FLORIDA
POWER AND LIGHT FACILITY
DATE: MAY 13, 1994
This is public hearing on an ordinance rezoning from PCC (Planned
Commerce Center) to CF (Community Facilities) and Conditional Use
for Florida Power and Light to establish a power transfer station
on a 2.826 acre parcel located south of Lake Ida Road, on the
west side of the CSX Railroad right-of-way.
First reading on this ordinance was May 3, 1994, and passed by
unanimous vote (5-0) of the Commission.
Recommend approval of Ordinance No. 27-94 on second and final
reading.
CITY COMMISSION DOCUMENTATION
TO: D~ID T. HARDEN, CITY MANAGER
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING A~D ~ON~NG
FROM: PAUL DORLING, ~NCIPAL PLANNER
SUBJECT: MEETING OF MAY 3, 1994
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE REZONING A 2.826 ACRE
PARCEL LOCATED SOUTH OF LAKE IDA ROAD EAST OF CONGRESS
AVENUE FROM PCC ( PLANNED COMMERCE CENTER ) TO CF
(COMMUNITY FACILITIES).
ACTION REQUESTED OF THE COMMISSION:
The action requested of the City Commission is that of
approval on first reading of a rezoning ordinance affecting
approximately 2.826 acres on the south side of Lake Ida
Road immediately west of the CSX Railroad.
BACKGROUND:
The rezoning request is from PCC (Planned Commerce Center) to CF
(Community Facility). The site is located immediately adjacent
to the CSX railroad, south of the City utility yard on the
south side of Lake Ida Road. Access is provided via a 56'
access easement which runs along the east border of the City
Utility yard.
The related Conditional Use request is to establish an FPL power
transfer station on the site. The facility will contain
electrical switching equipment in a screened fenced compound.
No buildings are proposed. The Conditional Use will be
scheduled for City Commission consideration concurrent with
second reading of the rezoning ordinance.
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD CONSIDERATION:
The Planning and Zoning Board formally reviewed this item at a
public hearing on April 18, 1994. No one from the public spoke
regarding the request. The Board recommended approval of the
Rezoning and Conditional Use request on a unanimous 7-0 vote.
FPL Rezoning
City Commission May 3, 1994
Page 2
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
By motion, approve on first reading a rezoning from PCC (Planned
Commerce Center) to CF (Community Facilities) based upon
positive findings with respect to Section 3.1.1, Section 3.3.2
(Standards for Rezoning), 2.4.5 (D)(5) (Rezoning Findings) and
policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
Attachment:
* Site map.
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ORDINANCE NO. 27-94
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING AND PLACING LAND
PRESENTLY ZONED PCC (PLANNED COMMERCE CENTER)
DISTRICT IN THE CF (COMMUNITY FACILITIES) DISTRICT;
SAID LAND BEING LOCATED SOUTH OF LAKE IDA ROAD, ON
THE WEST SIDE OF THE CSX RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY; AND
AMENDING "ZONING MAP OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, 1994";
PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE,
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the property hereinafter described is shown on the
Zoning District Map of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, dated
April, 1994, as being zoned PCC (Planned Commerce Center) District;
and
WHEREAS, at its meeting of April 18, 1994, the Planning and
Zoning Board for the City of Delray Beach, as Local Planning Agency,
reviewed this item and voted unanimously to recommend approval of the
rezoning, based upon positive findings; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that the Zoning District Map of
the City of Delray Beach, Florida, dated April, 1994, be amended to
reflect the revised zoning classification.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Zoning District Map of the City of
Delray Beach, Florida, dated April, 1994, be, and the same is hereby
amended to reflect a zoning classification of CF (Community
Facilities) District for the following described property:
A portion of Lot 20, Block 1, of DELRAY SHORES,
according to the Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book
24, Page 232, of the Public Records of Palm Beach
County, Florida; said portion being more particularly
described as follows:
Commence at the northeast corner of said Lot 20,
Block 1, said northeast corner being the intersection
of the northwesterly right-of-way line of the CSX
(formerly Seaboard Airline) Railroad, with the
southwesterly right-of-way line of Lake Ida Road;
thence run southwesterly along said right-of-way line
of CSX Railroad, a distance of 361.01 feet to the
point of beginning; thence continue in a
southwesterly direction along said right-of-way of
CSX Railroad, a distance of 500 feet, to a point in
the north right-of-way line of Lake Worth Drainage
District Lateral No. 32; thence run in a westerly
direction along said north right-of-way line of Lake
Worth Drainage District Lateral No. 32, a distance of
240.39 feet; thence in a northeasterly direction of
parallel to said westerly right-of-way line of CSX
Railroad, a distance of 569.65 feet; thence in a
southeasterly direction at right angles to the
preceding course, a distance of 230.18 feet more or
less, to the point of beginning; said tract
containing 2.826 acres, more or less.
The subject property is located south of Lake Ida
Road, on the west side of the CSX Railroad
right-of-way.
Section 2. That the Planning Director of said City shall,
upon the effective date of this ordinance, amend the Zoning Map of the
City of Delray Beach, Florida, to conform with the provisions of
Section 1 hereof.
Section 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith be, and the same are hereby repealed.
Section 4. That should any section or provision of this
ordinance or any portion thereof, any paragraph,, sentence, or word be
declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder hereof as a
whole or part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid.
Section 5. That this ordinance shall become effective ten
(10) days after its passage on second and final reading.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on second and final
reading on this the day of , 1994.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
First Reading
Second Reading
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SUBSTATION
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH --- STAFF REPORT---
MEETING DATE: April 18, 1994
AGENDA ITEM: V.A.
ITEM: Change of Zoning from PCC to CF & a Conditional Use Approval for an FPL Transformer
Facility, on a 2.8 Acre Parcel
GENERAL DATA:
Owner .................... Florida Power and Light, Inc.
Applicant ................ Joseph Lammert
Location ................. South of Lake Ida Road, on the west
side of the CSX Railroad right-of-way.
Property Size ............ 2.826 Acres
City Land Use Plan ....... Commerce
City Zoning .............. PCC (Planned Commerce Center)
Proposed Zoning .......... CF (Community Facilities)
Adjacent Zoning...North: PCC
East: MIC (Mixed Industrial and Commercial)
South: MIC
West: PCC
Existing Land Use ........ Vacant
Proposed Land Use ........ Rezoning to CF and Conditional Use
approval accommodate an F.P.L.
sub-station.
Water Service ............ N/A
Sewer Service ............ N/A V.A.
ITEM BEFORE THE BOARD:
The action before the Board is that of making a recommendation
on a Rezoning from PCC (Planned Commence Center) to CF
(Community Facility) and an associated Conditional Use request
to establish a "power transfer station", pursuant to Section
2.4.5 (D) & (E) of the Land Development Regulations.
The property is located on the south side of Lake Ida Road
immediately west of the CSX Railroad.
A sketch plan is accompanying the Conditional Use request and is
attached as Exhibit "A". A full site plan will be required if
the rezoning and conditional use requests are approved.
BACKGROUND:
The property was owned by the City of Delray Beach until 1974.
In 1974 the City sold the property to FPL along with an access
easement parallel to the CSX railroad across city owned
property. In August, 1991 the parcel was included as part of a
development proposal involving property bordered by Congress to
the ~west, the CSX railroad to the east, Lake Ida Road to the
north and the LWDD district on the south. The development
proposal involved creation of a recreation complex under an SAD
zoning designation. The proposal included a land swap which
would have reconfigured the FPL holdings, tying them into a
recreation complex which was to include tennis facilities, an
outside race track, miniature gulf, batting cages etc. The
development proposal was discussed before the City Commission in
October of 1991 at which time an unfavorable reaction was given.
No further action was taken on the proposal and no other land
use activity has occurred on the site.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION=
The site is 123,100 sq. ft. or 2.826 acres tn size, and is
currently vacant. The site is located immediately adjacent to
the CSX railroad, south of the City utility yard on the south
side of Lake Ida Road. Access is provided via a 56' wide access
easement which runs along the east border of the City utility
yard. Wooden fences and storage materials exist within the 56'
access easement area and will need to be removed or relocated
with this development proposal.
The rezoning request is from PCC (Planned Commerce Center) to CF
(Community Facility). The ConditiOnal Use request before the
Board is to establish an FPL power transfer station on the site.
The facility will contain electrical switching equipment in a
screened fenced compound. No buildings are proposed.
P&Z Staff Report
FPL Rezoning and Conditional Use
Page 2
ZONING ANALYSIS:
The subject parcel is currently zoned PCC (Planned Commerce
Center) and the requested change is to CF (Community Facility).
The surrounding zoning is PCC to the west and north, MIC (Mixed
Industrial and Commercial) to the south, and the CSX railroad
and MIC to the east.
REQUIRED FINDINGS: (Chapter 3)
Pursuant to Section 3.1.1 (Required Findings), prior to the
approval of development applications, certain findings must
be made in a form which is part of the official record.
This may be achieved through information on the
application, the staff report, or m~nutes. F~ndings sh&ll
be made by the body which has the authority to approve or
deny the development application. These f~nd~ngs relate to
the following four areas.
Future Land Use Maps The use or structures must be allowed ~n
the zoning district and the zoning distract must be consistent
with the land use designation.
The Future Land Use Map designation for the property Is
"Commerce". The allowable zoning designations which are deemed
consistent with the Commerce Land Use designation are.'
- PCC Planned Commerce Center
- MIC Mixed Industrial and Commercial (current zoning)
- CF Community Facilities
The requested zoning change is from PCC (Planned Comm~erce
Center) to CF (Community Facilities). Pursuant to the purpose
statement for CF zoning [Section 4.4.21(A)], the CF district is
deemed compatible with all land use designations shown on the
Future Land Use Map. The purpose statement says further that CF
zoning is a special purpose zone district pr~marily intended for
facilities which serve public and semi-public purposes.
Pursuant to Section 4.4.21(C)(12), within the CF zoning district
"Utility Facilities" are allowed as a Conditional Use. The
Conditional Use action for this item is occurring concurrently.
Concurrency~ Facilities which are provided by, or through, the
City shall be provided to new development concurrent with
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. These facilities shall
be provided pursuant to levels of service established within the
Comprehensive Plan.
The stated purpose of rezoning the parcel is to accommodate a
power transfer station. As the development proposal is for an
unmanned facility the use will not have an impact on services
with respect to water, sewer, solid waste, parks and open space.
Concurrency with respect to drainage is better addressed during
the site development process.
P&Z Staff Report
FPL Rezoning and Conditional Use
Page 3
Pursuant to Section 2.4.5 (D) with all rezoning requests,
traffic information is required which addresses the development
of the property under reasonable intensity pursuant to the
existing zoning and the proposed zoning. The rezoning and
establishment of the utility facility will result in a net
reduction of trips over the current PCC zoning designation.
The "power transfer station" will generate four vehicle trips
per week on Lake Ida Road associated with maintenance visits
conducted twice weekly. While Lake Ida Road is currently over
capacity, traffic concurrency is met as this portion of the Lake
Ida Road is eligible up to an additional 685 trips per the 5%
rule. This additional 5% capacity was allocated to the roadway
as it was over capacity at the time of adoption of the County
Traffic Performance Ordinance.
Consistency: Compliance with the performance standards set
forth in Section 3.3.2 (Standards for Reson~ng Actions) along
with the required f~ndings in Section 2.4.5 (D)(5) (Rezoning
Findings) shall be the basis upon which a finding of overall
consistency is to be made. Other object,vas and policies found
in the adopted Comprehensive Plan may be used in making of a
f~nding of overall consistency.
Comprehensive Plan pol~ciesl
A review of the objectives and policies of the adopted
Comprehensive Plan was conducted and the following applicable
ob~ective and policies are noted:
Land Use Element Ob~ective A-l: Vacant property shall be
developed in a manner so that the future use and intensity is
appropriate and complies in terms of soil, topographic, and
other applicable physical considerations, is complimentary to
adjacent land uses, and fulfills remaining land use needs.
The proposed power transfer station fulfills remaining land
use needs and is not detrimental to adjacent industrial or
potential'office uses.
Land Use Element Policy A-1.41 "Commerce" ~and Use which
involves a mix of light industrial, commercial uses, and
research and development are the most needed land uses during
the city's final stage of build-out. Thus, changes to the Land
Use Map which diminish this land use are discouraged.
While changes to the Land Use Map are not proposed the
development proposal represents development of Commerce
land with a non commerce use. However, the provision of
the public facilities are needed to support future
development and further those goals as outlined in the
following Objective B-1 below.
P&Z Staff Report
FPL Rezoning and Conditional Use
Page 4
Land Use Element Objective B-l= New development shall not occur
upon land which is needed for public facilities which are
necessary to support development within the community.
The proposed development is a public facility referred to in
this objective.
Section 3.3.2 (Standards for Rezonlng Actions)= The applicable
performance standards of Section 3.3.2 and other policies which
apply are as follows~
A) That a rezoning to other than CF within stable residential
areas shall be denied. (Housing Element A-2.4)
The subject parcel is not located within a neighborhood
classified as "stable" within the housing element of the
Comprehensive Plan. Additionally, the request is for a
rezoning to CF.
B) That the rezoning shall result in allowing land uses which
are deemed compatible with adjacent and nearby land use
both existing and proposed~ or that If an Incompatibility
may occur, that sufficient regulations exist to properly
mitigate adverse impacts from the new use.
The CF zoning is being sought to accommodate a utility power
transfer station which is allowed as a Conditional Use.
Site specific compatibility of the utility facility with
the adjacent uses will be enhanced through the installation
of trees 30' on center and hedge material around the
perimeter of the site.
LDR COMPLIANCE:
Section 2.4.5(D)(5) (Rezoninq Findinqs)=
Pursuant to Section 2.4.5(D)(1) (Findings), in addition to
provisions of Section 3.1.1, the City Commission must make a
finding that the rezoning fulfills one of the reasons for which
the rezonlng change is being sought. These reasons Include the
following~
a. That the zoning had previously been changed, or was
originally established, In error~
b. That there has been a change tn circumstances which
make the current zoning lnappropriate~
P&Z Staff Report
FPL Rezoning and Conditional Use
Page 5
c. That the requested zoning is of similar intensity as
allowed under the Future Land Use Map and that it is
more appropriate for the property based upon
circumstances particular to the site and/or
neighborhood.
The applicant submitted the following Justification statement
citing reasons (c) above~
"Future Land Use is designated commerce. Community Facility
is compatible with this designation, therefore , an
electrical substation (power transfer station) is
appropriate for this particular site and/or neighborhood".
The CF zoning designation is of similar intensity as PCC and is
allowed under the Commerce Land Use designation. This site is
more appropriate for this facility given the location of the
high power transmission lines and the service needs of the
surrounding community.
CONDITIONAL USE ANALYSIS:
The conditional use request is to establish a "power transfer
station" within the CF district. The surrounding land uses are
vacant to the west and east, City utility yard to the north, and
an industrial warehouse to the south.
REQUIRED FINDINGS: (Chapter 3)
Pursuant to Section 3.1.1 (Required Findings), prior to the
approval of development applications, certain findings must
be made in a form which is part of the official record.
This may be achieved through information on the
application, the staff report, or minutes. Findings shall
be made by the body which has the authority to approve or
deny the development application. These findings relate to
the following four areas, Future Land Use Map,
Concurrency, Compatibility, and Compliance with Land
Development Regulations. Findings relating to Future Land
Use Map and Concurrency are discussed under the zoning
analysis section of the report.
Consistency= Compliance with the performance standards set
forth in Section 2.4.$(E)($) (Conditional Use Findings) shall be
the basis upon which a finding of overall consistency is to be
made. Other objectives and policies found in the adopted
Comprehensive Plan may be used in the making of a finding of
overall consistency.
A review of objectives and policies of the adopted Comprehensive
Plan was conducted and discussed under the zoning analysis
section of the staff report.
P&Z Staff Report
FPL Rezoning and Conditional Use
Page 6
Section 2.4.5(E}(5) (Standards for Conditional Use Actions}:
Pursuant to Section 2.4.5(E)(5) (F~ndings) in addition to
provisions of Section 3.1.1, the City Commission must make
findings that establishing the Conditional Use will nots
A. Have a significantly detrimental effect upon the stability
of the neighborhood within which it will be located; and
B. Nor that it will hinder development or redevelopment of
nearby properties.
This site is bordered by the CSX railroad and I-9§ to the east,
an industrial use to the south, vacant PCC zoned property to the
west, and a City utility storage yard to the north. The
establishment of the power transfer station will not have a
significantly detrimental effect upon the stability of the
neighborhood nor will it hinder development of nearby
properties. The provision of this facility will provide a
needed utility service for future development in the area.
Compliance with Land Development Requlations:
If the rezoning and conditional use request is approved a full
site plan submittal and approval by the Site Plan and Appearance
Board will be required. At that stage the following ltem~ must
be addressed;
Entry Drives
The entry drive is proposed across a large swale on the south
side of Lake Ida Road. Engineering plans must be subm/tted and
these plans should be coordinated with Palm Beach County Lake
Ida widening plans for 94/95.
Sidewalks~
Pursuant to Section 6.1.3(A) sidewalks are required along Lake
Ida Road for a portion of the 56' access easement area.
However, as sidewalks are proposed with the widening of Lake Ida
Road in 94/95 these sidewalk segments need not be provided by
this development.
REVIEW BY OTHERS:
This proposal is not located in a geographic area requiring
review by either the HPB (Historic Preservation Board), DDA
( Downtown Development Authority) or the CRA ( Community
Redevelopment Agency).
P&Z Staff Report
FPL Rezoning and Conditional Use
Page 7
If the Rezoning and Conditional Use requests are approved, a
site plan must be submitted for review by the Site Plan Review
and Appearance Board. The site is to be generally consistent
with the sketch plan and any conditions of Conditional Use
approval.
Neighborhood Notice:
Formal public notice has been provided to property owners within
a 500' radius of the subject property. A courtesy notice has
been sent to Helen Coopersmith (PROD), Art Jackel (United
Property Owners) and Jean Miner (Delray Beach Counsel of
Communities).
ASSESSMENT AND CONCLUSIONS:
This development proposal is appropriate given the location of
the transm~ssion lines and the service needs of the community.
Locating the power transfer station at this site minim~zes
exposure to Lake Ida Road and Congress Avenue and utilizes a
site which is abutted by less desirable uses 1-95, CSX railroad
and industrial uses.
ALTERNATIVE COURSES OF ACTIONS:
A. Continue with direction.
B. Recommend approval of the Conditional Use and Rezoning with
cond~tions.
C. Recommend denial of the Rezoning and Conditional Use
requests based upon a failure to make positive findings.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION=
Recommend approval of:
* the Rezoning request from PCC to CF based upon positive
findings with respect to Section 3.1.1, Section 3.3.2
(Standards for Rezoning) and Section 2.4.5 (D)(5)
(Rezoning Findings) and policies of the Comprehensive
Plan; and
P&Z Staff Report
FPL Rezonlng and Conditional Use
Page 8
* the Conditional Use request based upon positive findings
with respect to Section 3.1.1 and Section 2.4.5(E)(5)
(Conditional Use Finding) and policies of the
Comprehensive Plan subject to the following conditions;
1. Submittal of a site plan, landscape plan and
Engineering plans tn general conformity
with the accompanying sketch plan.
Report Prepared by Paul Dorllng, Senior Planner
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CITY COMMISSION DOCUMENTATION
TO: DAVID T. HARDEN, CITY MANAGER
D NT OF PLANNING'
FROM: PAUL DOR NCIPAL PLANNER
SUBJECT: MEETING OF MAY 17, 1994
APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST TO ESTABLISH A
POWER TRANSFER STATION AT LAKE IDA ROAD AND CONGRESS
AVENUE.
ACTION REQUESTED OF THE COMMISSION:
The action requested of the City Commission is that of
approval of a conditional use request to establish an
FPL power transfer station on 2.86 acres.
The project is located on the south side of Lake Ida Road
east of Congress Avenue immediately west of the CSX
railroad.
BACKGROUND:
The Conditional Use request involves the construction of a power
transfer station. The site is 123,100 sq.ft, or 2.826 acres in
size, and currently vacant. The site is located immediately
adjacent to the CSX railroad, south of the City Utility yard on
the south side of Lake Ida Road. Access is provided via a 56'
wide access easement which runs south from Lake Ida Road along
the east border of the City Utility yard. Wooden fences and
storage material exist within the 56' access easement area and
will need to be removed or relocated with this development
proposal.
The power transfer station will contain electrical switching
equipment (maximum height of approximately 20') in a screened
and fenced compound. No buildings are proposed.
A rezoning from PCC (Planned Commerce Center) to CF (Community
Facilities) was considered at first reading by the City
Commission on May 3, 1994 and is being considered for second
reading concurrent with the conditional use request.
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD CONSIDERATION:
The Planning and Zoning Board formally reviewed this item at a
public hearing on April 18, 1994. No one from the public spoke.
The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the
Conditional Use request on a unanimous (7-0) vote.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
By motion, approve of the the conditional use request based upon
positive findings with respect to Section 3.1.1 and Section
2.4.5 (E)(5) (Conditional Use Findings) and policies of the
Comprehensive Plan subject to the following condition;
* Submittal of a site plan, landscape plan and engineering
plans in general conformity with the accompanying sketch
plan.
Attachment:
* Location Map
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SUBSTATION
MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
FROM: CITY MANAGE R~y1
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM # /~ - MEETING OF MAY 3, 1994
FIRST READING/ORDINANCE NO. 27-94
DATE: APRIL 28, 1994
This is first reading for Ordinance No. 27-94 which rezones a 2.826
acre parcel of land from PCC (Planned Commerce Center) District to
CF (Community Facilities) District. The subject property is
located south of the City's utility yard on the south side of Lake
Ida Road, on the west side of the CSX Railroad right-of-way.
The property is owned by Florida Power & Light and is proposed to
be used for a power transfer station, subject to conditional use
approval. The related conditional use application will be
scheduled for City Commission consideration concurrent with second
reading of this rezoning ordinance.
The Planning and Zoning Board formally reviewed this item at public
hearing on April 18, 1994, and by unanimous vote recommended to the
City Commission that the rezoning be approved.
Recommend approval of Ordinance No. 27-94 on first reading. If
passed, public hearing will be held May 17, 1994.
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