Title
Legislative Matter No. 991040. Petition 12WSU-00 CC, Kelly Engineering, Inc., Agent for University Athletic Association, Inc., A Wellfield Protection Special Use Permit for construction of a hangar at the Gainesville Regional Airport. Zoned: AF (airport facilities district). Located in the vicinity of the 4400-4500 block of Northeast 41st Terrace, east side. Related to 10SPA-00 AP (B)
Explanation
This is the first petition to be heard under the new Wellfield Protection Special Use Permit process. The petition is a request to allow construction of a 12,500 square foot aircraft hangar to be located within the Murphree Wellfield Area. The proposed construction is also in the Airport Facilities (AF) Zoning District. The proposed hangar is primarily for the storage of aircraft but will also include facilities for maintenance and servicing the aircraft.
In November1999, the City Commission adopted an ordinance for the specific purpose of closely regulating uses and developments within the Murphree Wellfield Protection Zones. Since the facility is located within the Secondary Zone of the Murphree Wellfield Area and the operation involves the use and storage of hazardous materials, a Wellfield Protection Special Use Permit is required.
The Special Use Permit process requires that the following finding be made before a permit can be issued:
1. That the proposed use or development will not endanger the City's potable water supply;
2. That necessary public utilities are available to the proposed site and have adequate capacity to service the proposed use and development;
3. That the use or development conforms to the City Comprehensive Plan;
4. That the proposed use complies with all federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances which may be applicable to the use of the site; and
5. That the proposed use is not exempt under section 30-202 of this Code.
The Gainesville Regional Airport Authority and the City Plan Board reviewed the Special Use Permit and approved the petition with the conditions as presented by staff. The related petition, Petition 10SPA-00 AP, was approved by the Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority on April 13, 2000 by a vote of 6-0.
Public notice was published in the Gainesville Sun on April 4, 2000. Letters were mailed to surrounding property owners on April 5, 2000. The Plan Board held a public hearing April 20, 2000.
Fiscal Note
None
Recommendation
City Plan Board and Gainesville Regional Airport Authority to City Commission - The City Commission approve Petition 12WSU-00 CC, with staff conditions. Plan Board vote 6-0.
Staff to Plan Board and Gainesville Regional Airport Authority - Approve, with staff conditions.