Summary The proposed Site Specific Amendment to the City of Alachua Official Zoning Atlas (Rezoning) is a request by Ryan Thompson, AICP, of Causseaux, Hewett & Walpole, Inc., agent for Upland Properties of NCF, LLC, owner, for the consideration of rezoning an approximate 2.5 acre subject property from ILW (Light and Warehouse Industrial) to CI (Commercial Intensive). The subject property is comprised of tax parcels 05964-002-001, 05964-002-006, and portion of 05964-002-000.
The subject parcels are previously developed lots of the Upland Industrial Park subdivision. The Upland Industrial Park Subdivision is a 6-lot non-residential subdivision located at the intersection of NW US Highway 441 and NW 101st Drive; the final plat for this subdivision was approved June 16, 2008. The ± 9,000 square foot structure on Lot 1 (parcel 05964-002-001) was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on November 10, 2009. The ± 10,000 square foot structure on Lot 6 (05964-002-006) was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on October 14, 2014. The portion of parcel 05964-002-000 being affected by this proposed future land use amendment consists of the right-of-way of NW 101st Drive that lies generally between Lots 1 and 6.
The approximate 2.5 acres subject to this proposed rezoning is generally located south of NW US Highway 441, west of Webster Veterinary Supply, east of Southern Custom Truck and Auto Accessories, and north of Quay Acquisitions.
Per the submitted application materials, the purpose of the requested future land use change and concurrent rezoning application is to allow for commercial uses in existing structures that are located on a major arterial (NW US Highway 441).
The proposed zoning district is described as follows in Section 3.2.1, City of Alachua Land Development Regulations:
The Commercial Intensive (“CI”) Zone District is described as follows in Section 3.5.2(E) of the Land Development Regulations (LDRs):
“The CI District is established and intended to provide lands and facilitate highway-oriented development opportunities within the City, for uses that require high public visibility and an accessible location. The CI district should be located along major arterials or highways and at the US 441/Interstate-75 interchange.”
The existing zoning district is described as follows in Section 3.2.1, City of Alachua Land Development Regulations:
The Light and Warehouse Industrial (“ILW) Zone District is described as follows in Section 3.5 .2 (G) of the Land Development Regulations (LDRs):
“The ILW district is established and intended to accommodate a wide range of employment-generating office, institutional, research and development, and light manufacturing uses. Such uses shall be developed in a manner compatible with surrounding land uses, and to minimize potential nuisances or damage to the environment. In addition, by allowing a wide range of permitted uses, the ILW district is intended to accommodate the development of "flex space" arrangements, where the developer can establish different combinations of uses on a site over time, as the market dictates, as long as all uses and development conform to the standards established by these LDRs to protect adjacent land uses and the natural environment. Residential uses are limited to caretaker dwellings, live/work units, and upper-story dwellings.”
On April 19, 2016 the Planning and Zoning Board voted 3-0 to forward this application to the City Commission with a recommendation to approve.
On May 9, 2016, the City Commission voted 4-0 to approve Ordinance 16-06 at first reading. |