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PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
Meeting Date: JUNE 28, 2023
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NW 31ST AVENUE TASK FORCE RELATED AMENDMENT TO THE B-4 ZONING ON THE NW 31ST AVENUE CORRIDOR
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Request: Zoning Code Text Amendment to B-4 Regulations
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Project Planner: Jean Dolan (954-786-4045 / jean.dolan@copbfl.com)
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Introduction
In March of 2023, the Economic Development Council (EDC) established a task force to discuss the future vision for the NW 31st Avenue corridor between Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Atlantic Boulevard to define a clear vision of how that corridor should be developed over time.
The City’s Comprehensive Plan had identified this corridor as one of the city’s gateway corridors and the policies related to those corridors are attached along with the land use and zoning maps for the corridor. A map showing the location of recent residential development approvals showing the residential trend for this corridor is also attached.
The Task Force met on March 7th, March 24 and April 4th and finalized their recommendations for approval by the entire EDC on April 24, 2023. The Task Force recommendations are attached.
Planning and Zoning has the ability to implement the recommendations regarding allowing residential and mixed use projects in the B-4 zoning districts along this corridor without requiring down-zoning to B-3. This saves potential applicants time and money in getting these desired types of projects approved. The recommendation is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan policies related to the NW 31st Avenue corridor.
The recommended code amendment to the B-4 zoning regulations is attached for consideration.
Recommendations and Alternative Motions
Staff recommends approval of the B-4 text amendments to implement the NW 31st Avenue Task Force recommendations:
Alternative Motion 1: Recommend approval to the City Commission of the amendments to the B-4 zoning district to allow residential and mixed use development based on B-3 intensity and dimensional standards without the need to downzone to B-3 along the NW 31st Avenue corridor.
Alternative Motion 2: Table this item to provide additional information as requested by the Board.
Staff recommends Alternative Motion #1.