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PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
Meeting Date: MAY 26, 2021
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POMPANO REALTY USA TEXT AMENDMENT
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Request: Text Amendment
P&Z# 21-81000002
Owner: Pompano Realty USA, LLC
Project Location: 277 S. Pompano Parkway
Folio Number: 494204370050
Land Use Designation: C (Commercial)
Zoning District: B-2 (Community Business)
Commission District: 5
Agent: Nick Limner (954-415-5560)
Project Planner: Lauren Gratzer (954-545-7792 / lauren.grazter@copbfl.com)
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Summary:
The Applicant, Nick Limner, is requesting to amend the zoning districts where a “Laundromat,” is permitted to include the B-2 zoning district. Concurrently, the Consolidated Use Table of the City’s Zoning Code (also known as Appendix A) will be updated to reflect the use as permitted in the B-2 zoning district.
The Applicant is representing Pompano Realty USA, LLC.
CODE AMENDMENT, AS SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT
155.4221. COMMERCIAL: RETAIL SALES AND SERVICE USES - PERSONAL SERVICES
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H. Laundromat
1. Districts Where Permitted
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M- 1 |
CR |
I1 |
I- IX |
OIP |
M- 2 |
TO |
PR |
CF |
PU |
T |
BP |
RPUD |
PCD |
PD- TO |
LAC |
PD- 1 |
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P |
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P |
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P |
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2. Definition
A laundromat is a facility where patrons wash, dry, or dry clean clothing or other fabrics in machines operated by the patron.
P Proposed Text Amendment Modification to Appendix A, Laundromat as a permitted use in the B-2 Zoning District
STAFF ANALYSIS
The Zoning Code currently permits by right a Laundromat in B-3 (General Business), B-4 (Heavy Business), and M-1 (Marine Business). Similar uses such as “Dry-Cleaning or Laundry Drop-Off Establishments” are currently permitted in the B-2 zoning districts. Permitting laundromats in the B-2 zoning district will be consistent with other uses permitted in this district. Additionally, laundromats are a compatible use to be located adjacent to residential areas. A map of the city’s zoning districts, highlighting the B-2 zoning districts, illustrates that areas zoned “B-2 - Community Business,” are generally between commercial and residential zoning districts.
Staff does not object to the text amendment as presented.
CODE AMENDMENT REVIEW STANDARDS
The Planning & Zoning Board must make a recommendation to the City Commission on applications for code amendments based on the competent substantial evidence in the record that the amendment addresses the following standards:
155.2402. TEXT AMENDMENT
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C. Text Amendment Review Standards
The advisability of amending the text of this Code is a matter committed to the legislative discretion of the City Commission and is not controlled by any one factor. In determining whether to adopt or deny the proposed amendment, the City Commission shall weigh the relevance of and consider whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment:
1. Is consistent with the comprehensive plan;
2. Does not conflict with any provision of this Code or the Code of Ordinances ;
3. Is required by changed conditions;
4. Addresses a demonstrated community need;
5. Is consistent with the purpose and intent of the zoning districts in this Code, or would improve compatibility among uses and would ensure efficient development within the city;
6. Would result in a logical and orderly development pattern; and
7. Would not result in significantly adverse impacts on the natural environment, including but not limited to water, air, noise, storm water management, wildlife, vegetation, wetlands, and the natural functioning of the environment.
DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Given the information provided to the Board, as the finder of fact, the Development Services Department provides the following recommendation, and alternative motions, which may be revised or modified at the Board’s discretion.
Alternative Motion I
Recommend approval of the text amendment to the City Commission for their consideration.
Alternative Motion II
Table this application for additional information as requested by the Board.
Alternative Motion III
Recommend denial as the Board finds that the request is not consistent with the Future Land Use Goals, Objectives and Policies, or addressed the review standards for a code amendment as listed in this report.
Staff recommends alternative motion #1.