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Zoning Board of Appeals
Meeting Date: November 17, 2022
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MAJOR TEMPORARY USE PERMIT - FIRTH PROPERTIES LAKESIDE LLC
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Request: Major Temporary Use Permit
P&Z# 22-15000017
Owner: Firth Properties Lakeside LLC
Project Location: 1201 S Ocean Boulevard
Folio Number: 494306120710
Land Use Designation: C- COMMERCIAL
Zoning District: General Business (B-3)
Agent: David Bee
Project Planner: Scott Reale
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Summary:
The Applicant Landowner is requesting a MAJOR TEMPORARY USE PERMIT from the provisions of Chapter 155: Article 5 [Development Standards] of the City of Pompano Beach Zoning Code in order to temporarily utilize a portion of an existing shopping center parking lot for outdoor dining without complying with the applicable development standards as required by Code.
The property is located on the southwest corner of S Ocean Boulevard (A1A) and SE 12th Street.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
1. The shopping center, originally called the Lakeside Shoppes, was approved in 1976 via PRA No. 2085, with 53 parking spaces. At the time, 42 spaces were required by code. Accounting for the current restaurant and retail uses, staff has determined 42 spaces are required. With the outdoor seating area, there are currently 50 parking spaces on the site, two of which are handicap/ADA spaces.
2. On 10/21/2021, the ZBA granted a one-year Major Temporary Use Permit (PZ #21-15000007) for outdoor seating on a portion of the shopping center's parking lot. The applicant is seeking an additional year for this use, citing many customers prefer outdoor seating due to the ongoing pandemic.
3. During the peak of the COVID pandemic, the City suspended most outdoor application requirements for restaurants and retail businesses to expand operating space into portions of privately owned and public rights-of-way.
4. Staff finds the outdoor seating area, which takes up two parking spaces, does not negatively impact the property with regard to site circulation o...
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