Agenda Item Name:
Title
Final Redevelopment Plan with Deviations from the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) for Shops at Archer Road and SW 43rd Street
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Presenter:
Christine Berish
Description:
Redevelopment of gas station with 2,449 square foot(sf) convenience store for a proposed 2,450sf bank with drive through, and a 3,920sf restaurant
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Denial of the Final Redevelopment Plan
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Prior Board Motions:
N/A
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
N/A
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Background:
The purpose of the proposed Final Redevelopment Plan is for the demolition of a gas station with a 2,449 square foot(sf) convenience store in order to construct a 6,370sf multi-tenant building. The new multi-tenant building will include a 2,450sf bank with drive through, and a 3,920sf restaurant on approximately 1.02 acres. The subject property is located on the NE corner of the intersection of Archer Road and SW 43rd Street and is located within the Urban Cluster.
In 2017 the Board adopted Article XV of Chapter 407, for Redevelopment. According to ULDC 407.151 for Flexible Design Standards:
All development shall meet applicable requirements of the Unified Land Development Code. However, recognizing the difficulty in redeveloping sites the board of county commissioners may consider deviations from certain development standards, such as buffers, landscaping, and stormwater, as may be necessary to promote redevelopment. Applicants shall provide a final redevelopment plan with a description of the deviation requested and a justification that explains why the current standard is not feasible based on the conditions of the site. Any requested deviations will be evaluated by staff and described in the staff report and presented with justification as a recommendation to the board of county commissioners. The BoCC shall make a finding that the deviation is the minimal possible and that approval of such deviation generally meets the intent of the ULDC and would not hinder the public health, safety and general welfare of the residents and property owners of Alachua County. When no deviations are requested, a final development plan shall be submitted for review by the development review committee.
The proposed development plan shows parking on three sides of the building as well as access management conflicts. Staff does not find the proposed deviations to be the minimal possible as required by ULDC 407.151, and therefore recommends denial of the Final Redevelopment Plan. The Staff Report provides the analysis and bases for a denial as well as requirements that are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and ULDC.