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Airport Commerce Center Special Exception Soil Extraction (Borrow Pit) Application #2862. Special Exception Application. Soil Extraction Use :
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Airport Commerce CenterSpecial ExceptionSoil Extraction (Borrow Pit)Application #2862
Special Exception Application Soil Extraction Use: LDC Chapter 3 allows soil extraction (borrow pit) uses by Special Exception only on property zoned Industrial-2 (IND-2). Special Exceptions are governed by LDC Chapter 2, Section 2.07. LDC Section 2.07 Special Exceptions approve a use that normally would not be appropriate within a zoning district, but if subject to appropriate limitations, conditions and safeguards, would promote the public health, safety, welfare, convenience and comfort. Special Exception approval criteria: In addition to the criteria of LDC 2.05.05, the following must be met: • Is consistent with the specific LDC requirements for that particular use • Meets LDC concurrency requirements • Is compatible with the surrounding neighborhoods and promotes the value of surrounding land, structures and buildings
Location Map Community Development Department Flagler Airport • 34.5+/- acre vacant site • Located west of Airport Commerce Center Plat and southeast of airport • Property recently annexed into the city and awaiting approval of companion FLUM Amendment and rezoning Airport Commerce Center
Property Characteristics and Access Community Development Department • Bordered by wetlands on the west, north and east, and Iroquois Canal on the south • Airport Commerce Center Way provides access Subject Property Access location Iroquois Canal
Proposed FLUM and Zoning Maps Zoning Map Future Land Use Map Companion FLUM Amendment to Industrial and Rezoning to IND-2 approved at 1st Reading; pending 2nd Reading after state comment
Conceptual Site Plan • 14.3+ acre pit • Wetlands and Iroquois Canal provide screening • Haul road from Airport Commerce Center Way • SJRWMD and ACOE permits obtained for wetland impacts • Plan subject to Technical Site Plan review requirements
LDC Compliance Findings LDC 2.05.05 and 2.07.03 criteria evaluation: • Not in conflict with public interest • Consistent with Comprehensive Plan • No significant financial hardship for the city • Does not create a public hazard or nuisance; must meet performance standards of LDC 4.03.03 for Soil Extraction activities • Future development must comply with all agency regulations • Is generally consistent with the use requirements of LDC Sec. 4.03.03 subject to adjustments through Technical Site Plan Review • Acceptable LOS standards to be maintained; negligible Peak Hour traffic generated; no development proposed other than borrow pit • Environmental impacts addressed through Palm Coast LDC, SJRWMD and ACOE requirements • Is compatible with surrounding Industrial uses and zoning districts
Staff Findings and Recommendation Findings Application #2862 complies with the requirements of the Comprehensive Plan and Sections 2.05.05 and 2.07.03 of the LDC, thus meeting the criteria to approve the requested Special Exception use. Recommendation Staff recommends that the Planning and Land Development Regulation Board approve Application #2862, a Special Exception for soil extraction use on the property, subject to final approval of the associated Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning applications.