Planning Commission (2024-11-12)

Minutes of Planning Commission Meeting held Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 11 North 3rd Street Jacksonville Beach, Florida

CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order at 7:01 P.M. by Chair Margo Moehring.

ROLL CALL:

| ROLL CALL: | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Chairperson: | Margo Moehring | | | | Vice-Chairperson: | Nicholas Andrews(absent) | | | | Board Members: | David Dahl | Justin Lerman | Colleen White | | Alternates: | Debbie Cole(absent) | Justin Henderson | |

Senior Planner Christian Popoli and Operations Support Specialist I Monica McDaniel were also present.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

It was moved by Mr. Lerman, seconded by Ms. White, and passed unanimously to approve the following minutes:

- Regular Planning Commission Meeting held on September 9,2024

CORRESPONDENCE: None

DISCLOSURE - EX PARTE COMMUNICATION: None

NEW BUSINESS:

(A) PC#14-24 Conditional Use Application

Owner: Ocean Crown LLC 3948 3rd Street S. #373 Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

Agent: Robert Tilka

Conditional Use Application for restaurant outdoor seating for a property located in the Central Business District: CBD zoning district, pursuant to Section 34-345(d)(7) of the Jacksonville Beach Land Development Code.

Location: 333 1st Street North, Unit# 110

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Staff Report:

Mr. Popoli summarized the following report for the record:

"The subject property is situated on the east side of 1st Street North, on the southeast corner of the intersection with 3rd Avenue North. The location has been home to several different restaurants, most recently Salt. The applicant is now seeking Conditional Use approval to continue outside restaurant seating along the boardwalk and in the covered area at the rear of the structure, in conjunction with a new restaurant. As the proposed use will be a restaurant in the Central Business District Zoning District, as well as inside the Downtown Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) and the Downtown Investment Zone (DIZ), which was granted approval by the State Legislature to allow for restaurants of a smaller footprint and seating, to qualify for a full Special Restaurant liquor license, and would be bound by the state requirements for 51% total sales from food. The proposed site is one of several units inside the larger building, which also contains bars and office space.

Adjacent uses include a hotel to the south, a bar to the north, a large mixed commercial and residential structure to the west, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east.

The proposed use does not conflict with the standards set forth in Section 34-345(d)(7) of the Jacksonville Beach Land Development Code. Generally, the CBD zoning district is intended to be a more densely concentrated commercial center for the City and is also contained within the DIZ district as well as the Downtown CRA. Both the DIZ and the CRA are intended to encourage growth and redevelopment in the CBD district.

The proposed use is substantially similar to both other uses within the CBD zoning, and also the previous restaurants that occupied this space. The use of the Boardwalk for additional outside restaurant seating is regulated by a separate ordinance, not contained within the LDC, however the ability to use such space still requires a Conditional Use approval by the Planning Commission. The applicant will have to adhere to both the LDC supplemental standards for outside seating and any other limitations placed on the boardwalk by other regulations of the City.

The surrounding area along 1st Street North is part of the core commercial area downtown, adjacent to the beach. It has been the goal of the City to promote more infill commercial development, including restaurants. Approval of this application will further fulfill the intent of the DIZ and the CRA.

Based on the provided application and the analysis stated in this report, the Planning and Development Department recommends Approval of the proposed Conditional Use Request."

Public Hearing:

A brief discussion ensued about the type of restaurant planned.

It was moved by Mr. Henderson, seconded by Ms. White, to approve #PC 14-24.

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Minutes of the Planning Commission November 12,2024

Discussion: None.

Roll Call Vote: Ayes - David Dahl, Colleen White, Justin Lerman, Justin Henderson, and Margo Moehring

The motion was unanimously approved.

(B) PC# 15-24 Conditional Use Application

Owner: PREM AND POOJA LLC 7545 Centurion Pkwy Ste 204 Jacksonville,FL 32256

Applicant: Matthew Wycoff and Elizabeth Alfuente 14603 Plumosa Drive Jacksonville,FL 32250

Agent: Allmand Architecture

Location: 700 Beach Boulevard

Conditional Use Application for a drinking establishment and outdoor bar seating for a property located in the Commercial Limited: C-2 zoning district, pursuant to Section 34-343(d)(1) and 34- 343(d)(14) of the Jacksonville Beach Land Development Code.