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Quasi-Judicial Petition 100WSU-01 CC. Eng, Denman, & Associates, Inc., agent for Gainesville Ford, Inc. A special use permit for wellfield protection with associated development plan review for demolition and reconstruction of the existing dealership. Zoned: BA (automotive-oriented business district). Located at 3333 North Main Street. (B)
Explanation
The petitioner requests approval of a wellfield special use permit and development plan for demolition and reconstruction of the Ford/Mitsubishi Dealership at 3333 North Main Street. The proposed site is 13.15 acres, designated Commercial on the City of Gainesville Future Land Use Map and zoned Business Automotive. The proposed development is located in the tertiary zone of the Wellfield Special District and in Zone A of the Transportation Concurrency Exception Area. The site is located in the flood plain.
Development is proposed in five continuous phases so that the dealership can remain open during construction. Demolition will include most of the existing developed area, except portions of the main building. The proposed construction will be two separate buildings, totaling 141,620 square feet. A wet detention basin will be constructed along the northeast corner of the site and along the east property line. The southeast corner of the site is restricted to a buffer by a recorded 50-foot easement. Along North Main Street the City has a 35-foot right-of-way, which has been planted with street trees. A sidewalk exists along North Main Street. A sidewalk is required along the south property line, along Northeast 31st Avenue; however, the construction of a sidewalk in this location would create an unsafe situation for pedestrians and destabilize the existing stormwater ditch.
Staff has recommended that the right-of-way be protected by landscaped fencing or bollards to reduce the amount of code enforcement necessary to keep the displayed vehicles within the property lines and away from the City's street trees.
Staff has recommended that the petitioners comply with the proposed lighting regulations. A photometric plan meeting these standards and details of proposed lighting fixtures will be required for final approval.
The Alachua County Department of Environmental Protection was requested to do a full environmental review of the site. A number of groundwater monitoring wells are existing on the site. Alachua County is recommending that certain wells continue to be monitored.
This development shall meet concurrency requirements per policy 1.1.4 of the Concurrency Management Element.
The City Plan Board reviewed the petition and voted to recommend approval of the petition, with the following recommendations:
City Plan Board Recommendations:
1. Ford/Mitsubishi Dealership shall comply with the Alachua County Hazardous Materials Code.
2. The irrigation pipe identified by GRU shall be removed.
3. No sidewalk shall be required along Northeast 31st Avenue due to concerns for pedestrian safety and the stability of the existing stormwater ditch.
4. Ford/Mitsubishi Dealership shall not display or store any cars or other products in landscape areas or outside the property boundaries.
5. No construction shall start on Phases 2 through 5 until the developer has met the conditions identified by Alachua County Environmental Protection Department in their letter of January 11, 2002. If County review of the monitoring wells indicates continued contamination, Ford/Mitsubishi Dealership may be required to amend the proposed plan to avoid creating environmental problems.
Public notice was published in the Gainesville Sun on January 1, 2002. Letters were mailed to surrounding property owners on January 2, 2002. The Plan Board held a public hearing January 17, 2002.
Fiscal Note
None
Recommendation
City Plan Board to City Commission - The City Commission approve Petition 100WSU-01 CC, with conditions. Plan Board vote 5-0.
Staff to Plan Board - Staff recommends approval with conditions.