Planning Commission (2024-09-09)

Minutes of Planning Commission Meeting held Monday, September 9,2024, 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 7:03 P.M. by Chair Margo Moehring.

ROLL CALL:

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

Planning Director Heather Ireland and Operations Support Specialist I Monica McDaniel were also present.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

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

- Regular Planning Commission Meeting held on July 22, 2024

- Minutes for Joint Boards Workshop held on August 22, 2024

CORRESPONDENCE:

Ms. Ireland noted four emails were received regarding PC#11-24.

DISCLOSURE - EX PARTE COMMUNICATION: None

OLD BUSINESS: None

NEW BUSINESS:

(A) PC# 10-24 Conditional Use Application

Owner: 975 S 3rd St LLC 1283 Ponta Vedra Blvd. Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

Applicant: Starbucks Coffee Co. 319 Elaines Court Dodgeville, WI 53533

Agent: Michael Martin

Conditional Use Application to allow for existing and additional outdoor seating for a property located in the Commercial Limited: C-1 zoning district, pursuant to Section 34-342(d)(20) of the Jacksonville Beach Land Development Code.

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Staff Report:

Ms. Ireland summarized the following report for the record:

"The subject property is located on the east side of 3rd Street South, near the intersection with 9th Avenue South. The applicant, Starbucks Coffee Co., is seeking approval to expand their outdoor seating area to accommodate additional patrons. This request follows their recent renovation of the interior space and aims to enhance the customer experience. Additionally, upon review of previous permits, it was discovered that Starbucks was never required to seek Conditional Use approval for the existing outside seating. This application would rectify this existing nonconformity, and allow for additional seating on the south side of the structure, adjacent to the parking lot.

Adjacent uses include an automobile service facility to the north, a multi-tenant commercial shopping center to the south, a vacant commercial lot to the west and a multifamily structure to the east and immediately adjacent. The proposed expansion of outdoor seating is expected to integrate seamlessly with the existing commercial environment and should not negatively impact adjacent properties. The outside seating is to the west and south sides of the building in the proposed application, with the majority of the established seating to the west, facing 3rd Street South.

The proposed use aligns with the C-1 zoning district standards and complements the commercial nature of the surrounding area. The additional seating area will be designed to comply with all relevant city regulations, including safety and accessibility requirements. The proposed design has been reviewed and approved in concept by the Fire Marshal, with final approval pending the outcome of this hearing. No noted code cases we found regarding the existing outside seating, and staff have no reason to assume additional seating would lead to any compliance issues.

Based on the provided application and analysis stated in this report, The Planning and Development Department recommends Approval of PC#10-24."

Agent: Kimberly Gibbs (on behalf of Michael Martin), 4333 Dunwoody Park #2112, Dunwoody, GA was sworn in and provided background on the item.

A brief discussion ensued about seating.

Public Hearing:

No one came forth to speak. Chair Moehring closed the public hearing.

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

Discussion: None.

he motion was unanimously approved

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(B) PC# 11-24 Conditional Use Application

Owner: Costa Verde Shops, LLC Marc Angelo 1283 Ponte Vedra Blvd Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

Applicant: Southern Grounds Coffee Jax Beach LLC 12620 Beach Blvd. Jacksonville,FL32246

Agent: Marc Angelo

Location: 2405 3rd Street South (2415 3rd Street South)