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FLD2009-02005 - 490 Mandalay Ave - Havana Exclusive Cigars - March 17, 2009FLD2009-02005 490 MANDALAY AVE 8&9 HAVANA EXCLUSIVE CIGARS PLANNER OF RECORD: R -T ATLAS # 267A ZONING: T LAND USE: RFH RECEIVED: 02/03/2009 INCOMPLETE: COMPLETE: MAPS: PHOTOS: STAFF REPORT: DRC: CDB: CLW CoverSheet G 4 ater Planning. Department 100 South Myrtle Avenue ' Clearwater,. Florida 33756 Telephone: 727-562-4567 Fax: 727-562-4865 ? SUBMIT ORIGINAL SIGNED AND NOTARIZED APPLICATION ? SUBMIT 14 COPIES OF THE ORIGINAL APPLICATION -Plans and application are required to be collated, stapled, and folded into sets ? SUBMIT FIRE PRELIMARY SITE PLAN: $200.00 ? SUBMIT APPLICATION FEE ( 490 MANDALAY AVE 8&9 FLD2009-02005 HAVANA EXCLUSIVE CIGARS Zoning: T atlas# 267A ORIGINAL RECENM _19 * NOTE: 15 TOTAL SETS OF INFORMATION REQUIRED (APPLICATIONS PLUS SITE PLAN SETS) OF CLEARINA FLEXIBLE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project (Revised 07/11/2008) --PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT A. APPLICANT, PROF APPLICANT NAME: MAILING ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBER- CELL NUMBER PROPERTY OWNER(S): List ALL owners on the deed AGENT NAME: MAILING ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBER: CELL NUMBER: ,ERTY OWNER AND AGENT INFORMATION: (Code Section 4-202.A) L; . - r ?. f -7nZ 7 at" f4 9/ 7 6,412 -5 FAX NUMBED: EMAIL: L>?S7Ef tQ_vIZ zap' ?c??j ??ccr _ e .L n FAX NUMBER: EMAIL: B. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION: (Code Section 4-202.A) PROJECT NAME:. lSPROJECT VALUATION: $ - -- T r STREET ADDRESS o - A'1A,17 112 44 PARCEL NUMBER(S): / 7 Q PARCEL SIZE (acres): PARCEL SIZE (square feet): LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 1,-A< -S7 S 9'- Sq ,a5 .0 A) PROPOSED USE(S): I i91 g,(y-??i DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: a Specifically identify the request 10 (include number of units or square footage of non-residential use and all requested code deviations; e.g. reduction in required number of parking spaces, specific use, etc.) i11 SAPlanning Department\Application Forms\Development Review\2008 Forms\Comprehensive Infill Project (FLD) 2008 07-11.doc Page 1 of 8 DOES THIS APPLICATION INVOLVE THE TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS (fDR), A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLANNED UNI DEVELOPMENT, OR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED (CERTIFIED) SITE PLAN? YES _ NO _Jf o" (if yes, attach a copy of the applicable documents) C. PROOF OF OWNERSHIP: (Code Section 4-202.A.5) W( SUBMIT A COPY OF THE TITLE INSURANCE POLICY, DEED TO THE PROPERTY OR SIGN AFFIDAVIT ATTESTING OWNERSHIP (see page 7) D. WRITTEN SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: (Code Section 3-913.A) ? Provide complete responses to the six (6) GENERAL APPLICABILITY CRITERIA-- Explain how each criteria is achieved, in detail: 1. The proposed development of the land will be in harmony with the scale, bulk, coverage, density and character of adjacent properties in which it is located. cc __ ??jj??l[1Jee_ 2. The proposed development will not hinder or discourage the appropriate development and use of adjacent land and buildings or significantly impair the value thereof. ,. ??S.?GT???ir• ?5? ?`5 ?BrJn sa t? Q.5,ei?+rl--/_¢?2?-rl? 3. The proposed development will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing or working/in the neighborhood of the proposed use. designed to minimize traffic congestion. ' 4. The proposed development is , 5. The proposed development is consistent with the community character of the immediate vicinity of the parcel proposed for development. ?/ 6z ?V 'S S is? r - ?QVS. 1 6c f5, r/ It-5 III a -lie -"4 6. The design of the proposed development minimizes adverse effects, including visual, acoustic and olfactory and hours of operation impacts, on adjacent properties. IyL ? a? a S ?` r -? 0-5 ORIGINAL RWXff D ru?Nw"s w?rai S:\Planning Department\Applicabon Forms\Development Review\2008 Forms\Comprehensive Infill Project (FL V"WA Page 2 of 8 NR 4. iTTEN SUBMITTAL. REQUIREMENTS: (Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project Criteria) Provide complete responses to the six (6) COMPREHENSIVE INFILL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT CRITERIA - Explain how each criteria is achieved, in detail: The development or redevelopment is otherwise impractical without deviations from the use and/or development standards set forth in thin zoning district. € < f CFO a/d! dBQ r S The development or redevelopment will be consistent with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan, as well as with the genera purpose, intent and basic planning objectives of this Code, and with the intent and purpose of this zoning district The development or redevelopment will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surro nding properties. 71492 o,-e- 'r / deVe?e,h? Adjoining properties will not suffer substantial detriment as a result of the proposed development. / ?ncLy rQ Ltd % 6 _A6 4F ei D I'YL dyy'? The proposed use shall otherwise be permitted by the underlying future land use category, be compatible with adjacent land uses, will no substantially alter the essential use characteristics of the neighborhood; and shall demonstrate compliance with one or more of the followinc objectives: a. The proposed use is permitted in this zoning district as a minimum standard, flexible standard or flexible development use; b. The proposed use would be a significant economic contributor to the City's economic base by diversifying the local economy or by creatinc jobs; C. T he development proposal accommodates the expansion or redevelopment of an existing economic contributor; d. The proposed use provides for the provision of affordable housing; e. The proposed use provides for development or redevelopment in an area that is characterized by other similar development and where land use plan amendment and rezoning would result in a spot land use or zoning designation; or f. The proposed use provides for the development of a new and/or preservation of a working waterfront use. Q S e Flexibility with regard to use, lot width, required setbacks, height and off-street parking are justified based on demonstrated compliance with all o the following design objectives: a. The proposed development will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of the surrounding properties for use: permitted in this zoning district; b. The proposed development complies with applicable design guidelines adopted by the City; c. The design, scale and intensity of the proposed development supports the established or emerging character of an area; d. In order to form a cohesive, visually interesting and attractive appearance, the proposed development incorporates a substantial number c the following design elements: ? Changes in horizontal building planes; ? Use of architectural details such as columns, comices, stringcourses, pilasters, porticos, balconies, railings, awnings, etc.; ? Variety in materials, colors and textures; U Distinctive fenestration patterns; ? Building stepbacks; and ? Distinctive roofs forms. e. The proposed development provides for appropriate buffers, enhanced landscape design and appropriate distances between buildi URI?aIflAl WEI 19 S:\Pianning Department\Application Forms\Development Review\2008 Forms\Comprehensive Infill Project (FLD) 20@SIoCLtl?Rl? Page 3 of 8 v? E. `STORMWATER PLAN SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: (City of Clearwater Storm Drainage Design Criteria Manual and 4-202.A.21) ? A STORMWATER NARRATIVE MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH ALL APPLICATIONS. All applications that involve addition or modification of impervious surface, including buildings, must include a stormwater plan that demonstrates compliance with the City of Clearwater Storm Drainage Design Criteria manual. A reduction in impervious surface area does not qualify as an exemption to this requirement. ? If a plan is not required, the narrative shall provide an explanation as to why the site is exempt. ? At a minimum, the STORMWATER PLAN shall include the following; ? Existing topography extending 50 feet beyond all property lines; ? Proposed grading including finished floor elevations of all structures; ? All adjacent streets and municipal storm systems; ? Proposed stormwater detention/retention area including top of bank, toe of slope and outlet control structure; ? A narrative describing the proposed stormwater control plan including all calculations and data necessary to demonstrate compliance with the City manual. ? Proposed stormwater detention/retention area including top of bank, toe of slope and outlet control structure; ? Signature and seal of Florida Registered Professional Engineer on all plans and calculations. ? COPY OF PERMIT INQUIRY LETTER OR SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (SWFWMD) PERMIT SUBMITTAL (SWFWMD approval is required prior to issuance of City Building Permit), if applicable ? ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF STORMWATER PLAN REQUIREMENTS (Applicant must initial one of the following): Stormwater plan as noted above is included Stormwater plan is not required and explanation narrative is attached. At a minimum, a grading plan and finished floor elevations shall be provided. CAUTION - IF APPLICATION REVIEW RESULTS IN THE REQUIREMENT FOR A STORMWATER PLAN AND NONE HAS BEEN SUBMITTED, APPLICATION MUST BE RESUBMITTED AND SIGNIFICANT DELAY MAY OCCUR. If you have questions regarding these requirements, contact the City Public Works Administration Engineering Department at (727) 562-4750. F. SUPPLEMENTAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: (Code Section 4-202.A) N SIGNED AND SEALED SURVEY (including legal description of property) - One original and 14 copies; ? TREE SURVEY (including existing trees on site and within 25' of the adjacent site, by species, size (DBH 4" or greater), and location, including drip lines and indicating trees to be removed) - please design around the existing trees; ? TREE INVENTORY; prepared by a "certified arborist", of all trees 4" DBH or greater, reflecting size, canopy (drip lines) and condition of such trees; ? LOCATION MAP OF THE PROPERTY; ? PARKING DEMAND STUDY in conjunction with a request to make deviations to the parking standards (ie. Reduce number of spaces). Prior to the submittal of this application, the methodology of such study shall be approved by the Community Development Coordinator and shall be in accordance with accepted traffic engineering principles. The findings of the study will be used in determining whether or not deviations to the parking standards are approved; ? GRADING PLAN, as applicable; ? PRELIMINARY PLAT, as required (Note: Building permits will not be issued until evidence of recording a final plat is provided); Q COPY OF RECORDED PLAT, as applicable; ®RIGIML OCEND FEB 0 2 L009 PLAN VENT S;\Planning Department\Application Forms\Development Review\2008 Forms\Comprehensive Infill Project (FLD) 2D1V0X. 'WA?.1L- Page 4 of 8 G. SITE PLAN SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: (Section 4-202.A) 1A SITE PLAN with the following information (not to exceed 24" x 36'): Index sheet referencing individual sheets included in package; r/ North arrow; Engineering bar scale (minimum scale one inch equals 50 feet), and date prepared; 1/ All dimensions; / Footprint and size of all EXISTING buildings and structures; r/ Footprint and size of all PROPOSED buildings and structures; All required setbacks; All existing and proposed points of access; All required sight triangles; / Identification of environmentally unique areas, such as watercourses, wetlands, tree masses, and specimen trees, including description and location of understory, ground cover vegetation and wildlife habitats, etc; Location of all public and private easements; Location of all street rights-of-way within and adjacent to the site; Location of existing public and private utilities, including fire hydrants, storm and sanitary sewer lines, manholes and lift stations, gas ? and water lines; All parking spaces, driveways, loading areas and vehicular use areas; Depiction by shading or crosshatching of all required parking lot interior landscaped areas; Location of all solid waste containers, recycling or trash handling areas and outside mechanical equipment and all required screening {per Section 3-201(D)(i) and Index #701); Location of all landscape material; Location of all onsite and offsite storm-water management facilities; f Location of all outdoor lighting fixtures; Location of all existing and proposed sidewalks; and Floor plan typicals of buildings for all Level Two approvals. A floor plan of each floor is required for any parking garage requiring a Level Two approval. W SITE DATA TABLE for existing, required, and proposed development, in written/tabular form: Land area in square feet and acres; Number of EXISTING dwelling units; Number of PROPOSED dwelling units; Gross floor area devoted to each use; Parking spaces: total number, presented in tabular form with the number of required spaces; Total paved area, including all paved parking spaces & driveways, expressed in square feet & percentage of the paved vehicular area: Official records book and page numbers of all existing utility easement; T Building and structure heights; Impermeable surface ratio (I.S.R.); and Floor area ratio (F.A.R.) for all nonresidential uses. EXISTING REQUIRED PROPOSED (A REDUCED COLOR SITE PLAN to scale (8'/z X 11); 0 FOR DEVELOPMENTS OVER ONE ACRE, provide the following additional information on site plan: One-foot contours or spot elevations on site; Offsite elevations if required to evaluate the proposed stormwater management for the parcel; All open space areas; Location of all earth or water retaining walls and earth berms; Lot lines and building lines (dimensioned); MGM Streets and drives (dimensioned); RI*ENED Building and structural setbacks (dimensioned); Structural overhangs; FEB o s09 CNYO OF ?? S:\Planning Department\Application Forms\Development Review\2008 Fortes\Comprehensive Infill Project (FLD) 2008 0- ft ""? Page 5 of 8 H. LANDSCAPING PLAN SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: (Section 4-1102.A) ? LANDSCAPE PLAN with the following information (not to exceed 24"x 36"): All existing and proposed structures; Names of abutting streets; Drainage and retention areas including swales, side slopes and bottom elevations; Delineation and dimensions of all required perimeter landscape buffers; Sight visibility triangles; Delineation and dimensions of all parking areas including landscaping islands and curbing; Existing trees on-site and immediately adjacent to the site, by species, size and locations, including driplines (as indicated on required tree survey); Location, size, and quantities of all existing and proposed landscape materials, indicated by a key relating to the plant schedule; Plant schedule with a key (symbol or label) indicating the size, description, specifications, quantities, and spacing requirements of all existing and proposed landscape materials, including botanical and common names; Typical planting details for trees, palms, shrubs and ground cover plants including instructions, soil mixes, backfilling, mulching and protective measures; Interior landscaping areas hatched and/or shaded and labeled and interior landscape coverage, expressing in both square feet and percentage covered; Conditions of a previous development approval (e.g. conditions imposed by the Community Development Board); Irrigation notes. ? REDUCED COLOR LANDSCAPE PLAN to scale (8 Y2 X 11); ? COMPREHENSIVE LANDSCAPE PROGRAM application, as applicable. Landscape associated with the Comprehensive Landscape Program shall exceed minimum Code requirements to offset the areas where minimum Code will not be met. 1. BUILDING ELEVATION PLAN SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: (Section 4-202.A.23) ? BUILDING ELEVATION DRAWINGS --with the following information: A0405 All sides of all buildings Dimensioned Colors (provide one full sized set of colored elevations) Materials ? REDUCED BUILDING ELEVATIONS -same as above to scale on 8 A X 11 J. SIGNAGE: (Division 19. SIGNS / Section 3-1806) ? All EXISTING freestanding and attached signs; Provide photographs and dimensions (area, height, etc.), indicate whether they will be removed or to remain. ? All PROPOSED freestanding and attached signs; Provide details including location, size, height, colors, materials and drawing; freestanding signs shall include the street address (numerals) ? Comprehensive Sign Program application, as applicable (separate application and fee required). ? Reduced signage proposal (8 Ys X 11) (color), if submitting Comprehensive Sign Program application. OPIGIML RICE"D S:\Planning Department\Applicabon Forms\Development Review\2008 Forms\Comprehensive Infill Project (FLD) 200tWrS1.K% n,,a? Page 6of8 u t? - ?r? ?? rI It:ArllfLSw 6 K. TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY: (Section 4-202.A.13 and 4-801.C) ? Include if required by the Traffic Operations Manager or his/her designee or if the proposed development: • Will degrade the acceptable level of service for any roadway as adopted in the Comprehensive Plan. • Will generate 100 or more new vehicle directional trips per hour and/or 1000 or more new vehicle trips per day. • Will affect a nearby roadway segment and/or intersection with five (5) reportable accidents within the prior twelve (12) month period or that is on the City's annual list of most hazardous intersections. Trip generation shall be based on the most recent edition of the Institute of Transportation Engineer's (ITE) Trip General Manual. The Traffic Impact Study must be prepared in accordance with a "Scoping Meeting" held with the Traffic Operations Manager and the Planning Department's Development Review Manager or their designee (727-562-4750) Refer to Section 4-801 C of the Community Development Code for exceptions to this requirement. ? Acknowledgement of traffic impact study requirements (Applicant must initial one of the following): Traffic Impact Study is included. The study must include a summary table of pre- and post-development levels of service for all roadway legs and each turning movement at all intersections identified in the Scoping Meeting. L ( Traffic Impact Study is not required. CAUTION -- IF APPLICATION REVIEW RESULTS IN THE REQUIREMENT FOR A TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY AND NONE HAS BEEN SUBMITTED, APPLICATION MUST BE RESUBMITTED AND SIGNIFICANT DELAY MAY OCCUR. If you have questions regarding these requirements, contact the City Public Works Administration Engineering Department at (727) 562- 4750. L. FIRE FLOW CALCULATIONS/ WATER STUDY: Provide Fire Flow Calculations. Water Study by a FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER to assure an adequate water supply is available and to determine if any upgrades are required by the developer due to the impact of this project. The water supply must be able to support the needs of any required fire sprinkler, standpipe and/or fire pump. If a fire pump is required the water supply must be able to supply 150% of its rated capacity. Compliance with ine 1-104 Florida Fire Prevention Code to include NFPA 13, MFPA 114, NFPA 20, FIFPA 291, and MFPA 1142 (Annex lH) is required. ? Acknowledgement of fire flow calculations/water study requirements (Applicant must initial one of the following): Fire Flow Calculations/Water Study is included. Fire Flow Calculations/Water Study is not required. ORiG)NA REC-Fivrw CAUTION - IF APPLICATION REVIEW RESULTS IN THE REQUIREMENT FOR A FIRE FLOW,9 CALCULATIONS/ WATER STUDY AND NONE HAS BEEN SUBMITTED, APPLICATIOV(PVMIIV@E RESUBMITTED AND SIGNIFICANT DELAY MAY OCCUR. Q?®F C11=Af7, If you have questions regarding these requirements, contact the City Fire Prevention Department at (727) 562-4334. M. SIGNATURE: I, the undersigned cknowledge that all representations made In this application a true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and a t orize City representatives to visit and Photogr h the p o erty descri ed in this application. STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY OF PINALLAS Sw n to and subscribed before me this day of 1 IN , A.D. 20 Q to me and/or by rc Q /1 r , who is personally known has produced r iii-,-X as identification. pr . Signature f grope owner or representative N ary public, My commission expires: 9111111111111111 E STEM NO" Is • Mly Comm. ? Avg 26, 2012 S:\Planning Department\Applicabon Forms\Development Review\2008 Forms\Comprehensive Infi Page 7 of 8 N. AFFIDAVIT TO AUTHORIZE AGENT: 1. Provide names of all property owners on deed - PRINT full names: J c c a / ! 2. That (I am/we are) the owner(s) and record title holder(s) of the following described property (address or general location): 3. That this property constitutes the prop6rty for which a request for a: (describe request) 4. That the undersigned (has/have) appointed and (doesido) appoint: ..............._...... ._..............,.._.._.. L.1 ?5...> ../•...••••.••.........C2` ^ ............ .. ._.? (?.._..._......... ......... _ ................. - ......_..._.................................. -----...... .................. as (his/their) agent(s) to execute any petitions or other documents necessary to affect such petition; 5. That this affidavit has been executed to induce the City of Clearwater, Florida to consider and act on the above described property; 6. That sit visits the property are necessary by City representatives in order to process this application and the owner authorizes City eprese ative visit and hotograph the property described in this application; 7. Th (11 the dersign auth ity, hereby certify that the foregoing is true and correct. pe ner operty Owner ???-- Propr --/-Property Owner STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY OF PINELLAS fore me the undersigned, an officer duly commissioned by the laws of the State of Florida, on this 1/ day of personally appeared / U who having been first duly sworn Deposes and says that he/she fully understands the contents of the affidavit that he/she signed. F,4- r? ?-Zd [D Z r` Notary Notary Public Signat re My Commission Expires: 7-t) U old S:\Planning Department\Application Forms\Development Review\2008 Forms\Comprehensive Inflll Project (FLD) 2008 07-11.doc Page 8 of 8 A EXIT ? YOCO rr h''rb' ? ? AmT ,?9? rrp? ? h ,beyoc a ? a r efo 8 Z, 00 1 , 7.°va(r , ?, .pop e ?I x CDB Meeting Date: March 17, 2008 Case Number: FLD2009-02005 Agenda Item: D. L Owner: Mary G. Realty, Inc. Applicant: Lisset H. Diego Address: 490 Mandalay Avenue, Suites 8 & 9 CITY OF CLEARWATER PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT GENERAL INFORMATION: REQUEST: Flexible Development approval to permit a change of use from retail sales and services to nightclub within the Tourist (T) District within an existing 6,254 square foot shopping center with 26 off-street parking spaces and no changes to the building or structure setbacks, as a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project, under the provisions of Community Development Code Section 2-803.C. CURRENT ZONING: CURRENT FUTURE LAND USE CATEGORY: PROPERTY USE: EXISTING SURROUNDING ZONING AND USES: Tourist (T) District Resort Facilities High (RFH) Current Use: Retail Sales and Services Proposed Use: Retail Sales and Services / Nightclub North: Tourist (T) District South: Tourist (T) District East: Tourist (T) District West: Tourist (T) District Overnight Accommodations Attached Dwellings; and Retail Sales and Services Retail Sales and Services; and Restaurants Attached Dwellings ANALYSIS: Site Location and Existing Conditions: The 0.40-acre subject property is located at the southwest corner of Mandalay Avenue and Baymont Street, which is within the "Destination Resort" District of Beach by Design. The site is currently developed with a 6,254 square foot shopping center that is divided into five tenant spaces, as well as a 26-space off-street parking area. It is noted that both the building and the off-street parking area are nonconforming with regard to the minimum required setbacks; however the site does currently meet all other development standards. Development Proposal: On February 2, 2009, a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project application was submitted for the subject property. The application proposes to establish a nightclub use within an existing 720 square foot tenant space where there is presently a retail sales and services use. It should be noted that while the proposed use is technically described as a nightclub, the actual function of the proposed use would be more consistent with that of a cigar bar. Community Development Board - March 17, 2009 FLD2009-02005 -Page 1 The existing shopping center building and off-street parking area will remain unchanged. Therefore, as there will be no building additions or modifications to these existing site improvements, there will be no impact upon the F.A.R., I.S.R., minimum lot area/size, maximum building height, and minimum setback development standards. The development proposal's compliance with those remaining applicable development standards of the Community Development Code (CDC) is discussed below. Minimum Off-Street_Parkin: The existing shopping center has a total of 26 off-street parking spaces and is comprised of two restaurants, two retail sales and services uses, and one office. The following table depicts these existing uses, the standard off-street parking requirements, and the proposed use with a revised total off-street parking requirement. Required Off Street Tenant Space Use Square Footage Parkin Clear Sky Beachside Cafe 1-6 Restaurant 3,36234 50.43 Gelato Bello 7 Restaurant 745 11.17 Retail Sales 733.33 3.66 Havana Exclusive Cigars 8 and 9 Nightclub 733.33 7.33 Key West Express 10 and 11 Retail Sales 973.33 4.86 Realty Resources 12 Office 440 1.76 EXISTING TOTAL: 71.88 (72) PROPOSED TOTAL: 75.55 (76) As per the above, the shopping center as a whole is presently nonconforming with respect to the provision of off-street parking. Based upon the standard off-street parking rates, a total of 76 spaces are needed for those uses currently established on-site - 50 more than presently exist. As nightclubs are required to provide 10 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area (retail sales and services uses are only required 511,000), the proposed change of use for the 733 square foot tenant space would increase this nonconformity by an additional four (4) spaces. It is noted, however, that pursuant to CDC Section 3-1405, when any land, building or area is used for two or more uses that are listed in the shared parking table, the minimum number of required parking spaces shall be determined by multiplying the individual minimum parking requirements by the appropriate percentages listed in the table. The following table depicts the off-street parking requirement for the proposal as per the above: WEEKDAY WEEKEND Use: Midnight 9 A.M. 6 P.M. 9 A.M. 6 P.M. 6 A.M 4 P.M. Midnight 4 P.M. Midnight Office (1.76) 5% = 0.088 100% = 1.76 10% = 0.176 10% = 0.176 5% = 0.088 Retail (4.86) 5% = 0.243 70% = 1402 90% = 4.374 100% = 4.86 70% 3.402 Restaurant (61.6) 10% = 6.16 50% = 30.8 100% = 61.6 50% = 30.8 100% = 61.6 Restaurant (7.33) ` 10% = 0.733 50% = 3.665 100% = 7.33 50% = 3.665 100% = 7.33 Totals: 7.224 39.627 73.48 39.501 72.42 The shared parking table does not specifically identify a category for the nightclub use. As such, the restaurant category is used for nightclubs due to their similar hours of operation impacts on off-street parking. Based upon the above table, the subject property would require a minimum of 73 off-street parking spaces with the proposed change of use to establish the nightclub. However, as it was previously noted, only 26 off-street parking spaces presently exist on the subject property and no additional off-street parking is proposed as part of this application and the addition of any further off-street parking would not be possible given the existing on-site improvements. Community Development Board --- March 17, 2009 FLD2009-02005 - Page 2 t As such, it is requested that the additional off-street parking requirements for the proposed nightclub be waived. It should be noted that the proposed nightclub is not intended to be a nightclub in the traditional sense, but instead more of a cigar bar. As such, the demand for off-street parking should not be as intense as it would be for a traditional nightclub and will not likely result in an intensification from the existing retail sales and services use. Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project Criteria: Pursuant to CDC Section 2-803, the uses allowed within the Tourist (T) District are subject to the standards and criteria set forth in this Section. Among those criteria established for the review of Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Projects is the following: 6. Flexibility with regard to use, lot width, required setbacks, height and off-street parking are justified based on demonstrated compliance with all of the following design objectives: a. The proposed development will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of the surrounding properties for uses permitted in this zoning district; b. The proposed development complies with applicable design guidelines adopted by the City; c. The design, scale and intensity of the proposed development supports the established or emerging character of an area; d. In order to form a cohesive, visually interesting and attractive appearance, the proposed development incorporates a substantial number of the following design elements: o Changes in horizontal building planes; Q Use of architectural details such as columns, cornices, stringcourses, pilasters, porticos, balconies, railings, awnings, etc.; ? Variety in materials, colors and textures; Q Distinctive fenestration patterns; 0 Building stepbacks; and ? Distinctive roofs forms. The proposed development provides for wnnrnrnrintf- b11ff-rq anhanrerl landznapi-. rjP.ciorn and appropriate distances between buildings. As previously noted, the proposal does not contain any changes to either the existing shopping center building or the off-street parking area, and while the proposal will meet some of the above criteria, it cannot meet others without being required to modify the existing architectural elevations of the shopping center. However, to require such changes simply to accommodate a proposed change of use for an existing tenant space would be impractical and inappropriate. Community Development Board - March 17, 2009 FLD2009-02005 --- Page 3 COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS AND CRITERIA: The following table depicts the consistency of the development proposal with the standards and criteria as per CDC Sections 2-801.1 and 2-803: Standard Existing / Proposed Consistent Inconsistent F.A.R. 1.0 0.62 X 1 I.S.R. 0.95 0.90 X' Minimum Lot Area 5,000 - 10,000 square feet 17,457 square feet X1 Minimum Lot Width 50 - 100 feet Mandalay Avenue: 180 feet X1 Baymont Street: 100 feet Maximum Building Height 25 - 50 feet 12 feet X' Minimum Setbacks Front: 15 feet North: 14.9 feet (to building) X1 Zero feet (to pavement) East: 51.7 feet (to building) X1 Zero feet (to pavement) Side: 10 feet South: 4.2 feet (to building) X1 4.2 feet (to pavement) Rear: 20 feet West: 3.1 feet (to building) X1 Zero feet (to pavement) Minimum Off-Street 73 parking spaces 26 parking spaces Xz Parkin (per shared arkin table) I Figures reflect existing conditions on site that are not being altered or approved by the proposed application. See above discussion with regard to Minimum Off-Street Parking. Community Development Board - March 17, 2009 FLD2009-02005 - Page 4 COMPLIANCE WITH FLEXIBILITY CRITERIA: The following table depicts the consistency of the development proposal with the Flexibility criteria as per CDC Section 2-803.C (Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project): Consistent Inconsistent 1. The development or redevelopment is otherwise impractical without deviations from X the use and/or development standards set forth in this zoning district. 2. The development or redevelopment will be consistent with the goals and policies of X the Comprehensive Plan, as well as with the general purpose, intent and basic planning objectives of this Code, and with the intent and purpose of this zoning district. 1 The development or redevelopment will not impede the normal and orderly X development and improvement of surrounding properties. 4. Adjoining properties will not suffer substantial detriment as a result of the proposed X development 5. The proposed use shall otherwise be permitted by the underlying future land use X category, be compatible with adjacent land uses, will not substantially alter the essential use characteristics of the neighborhood; and shall demonstrate compliance with one or more of the following objectives: a. The proposed use is permitted in this zoning district as a minimum standard, flexible standard or flexible development use; b. The proposed use would be a significant economic contributor to the City's economic base by diversifying the local economy or by creating jobs; c. The development proposal accommodates the expansion or redevelopment of an existing economic contributor; d. The proposed use provides for the provision of affordable housing; e. The proposed use provides for development or redevelopment in an area that is characterized by other similar development and where a land use plan amendment and rezoning would result in a spot land use or zoning designation; or f The proposed use provides for the development of a new and/or preservation of a working waterfront use. 6. Flexibility with regard to use, lot width, required setbacks, height and off-street X parking are justified based on demonstrated compliance with all of the following design objectives: a. The proposed development will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of the surrounding properties for uses permitted in this zoning district; b. The proposed development complies with applicable design guidelines adopted by the City; c. The design, scale and intensity of the proposed development supports the established or emerging character of an area; d. In order to form a cohesive, visually interesting and attractive appearance, the proposed development incorporates a substantial number of the following design elements: ? Changes in horizontal building planes; ? Use of architectural details such as columns, cornices, stringcourses, pilasters, porticos, balconies, railings, awnings, etc.; El Variety in materials, colors and textures; D Distinctive fenestration patterns; Ct Building stepbacks; and ? Distinctive roofs forms. e. The proposed development provides for appropriate buffers, enhanced landscape design and appropriate distances between buildings. See above discussion with regard to Comprehensive lnfll Redevelopment Project Criteria. Community Development Board - March 17, 2009 FLD2009-02005 - Page 5 r COMPLIANCE WITH GENERAL STANDARDS FOR LEVEL TWO APPROVALS: The following table depicts the consistency of the development proposal with the General Standards for Level Two Approvals as per CDC Section 3-913.A: Consistent I Inconsistent 1. The proposed development of the land will be in harmony with the scale, bulk, X coverage, density and character of adjacent properties in which it is located- 2. The proposed development will not hinder or discourage development and use of X adjacent land and buildings or significantly impair the value thereof. 3. The proposed development will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons X residing or working in the neighborhood. 4_ The proposed development is designed to minimize traffic congestion. X 5. The proposed development is consistent with the community character of the X immediate vicinity. 6. The design of the proposed development minimizes adverse effects, including X visual, acoustic and olfactory and hours of operation impacts on adjacent properties. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION: The Development Review Committee (DRC) reviewed the application and supporting materials at its meeting of March 5, 2009, and deemed the development proposal to be legally sufficient to move forward to the Community Development Board (CDB). Findings of Fact. The Planning Department, having reviewed all evidence submitted by the applicant and requirements of the Community Development Code, finds that there is substantial competent evidence to support the following findings of fact: 1. That the 0.4 acre subject property is located at the southwest corner of Mandalay Avenue and Baymont Street; mi__.. i Y_?,. 1._.,?+_.] '4L_? 4L ._ T..il /T\ 1-1 ,. .7 L1 c,,.+ +L.. + L',.,.+; L7;..7. 2. fid-t UIG SuUJC'+L+1 property 1.7 located W1111111 Ule 1VU11.7t `1) L1LL l anu Llll.. RL.sV1L 1"PL+111L1L.J 11111 (RFH) Future Land Use Plan category; 3. That the subject property is located within the special area redevelopment plan, Beach by Design, as part of the "Destination Resort" district; 4. That the subject property is presently nonconforming with respect to the provision of an adequate number of off-street parking spaces; 5. That the subject property is presently nonconforming with respect to the existing shopping center building and off-street parking area not meeting the minimum required setbacks; 6. That the proposal consists only of a change of use from retail sales and services to nightclub within an existing shopping center building; T That the proposal has no impact upon the following development standards: F.A.R., I.S.R., minimum lot area/size and maximum building height, as they presently exist; 8. That the proposed will not exacerbate the existing nonconforming setbacks for the shopping center building or the off-street parking area; and 9. That the subject property is developed with a total of 26 off-street parking spaces, which does not meet the minimum off-street parking requirement for the property as currently occupied, and with the proposed change of use this nonconformity would be increased. Conclusions of Law. The Planning Department, having made the above findings of fact, reaches the following conclusions of law: 1. That the development proposal has been found to be in compliance with the applicable Standards and Criteria as per CDC Sections 2-801.1 and 2-803; Community Development Board - March 17, 2009 FLD2009-02005 - Page 6 2. That the development proposal has been found to be in compliance with the Flexibility criteria for a Comprehensive Znfill Redevelopment Project as per CDC Section 2-803.C; and 3. That the development proposal has been found to be in compliance with the General Standards for Level Two Approvals as per CDC Section 3-913.A. Based upon the above and subject to the attached conditions, the Planning Department recommends APPROVAL of the Flexible Development approval to permit a change of use from retail sales and services to nightclub within the Tourist (T) District within an existing 6,254 square foot shopping center with 26 off-street parking spaces and no changes to the building or structure setbacks, as a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project, under the provisions of Community Development Code Section 2-803.C, with the following conditions: - Conditions of Approval: 1. That prior to the issuance of any building permits, any outstanding comments of the Fire Department shall be addressed; 2. That this use (cigar bar) be limited to this tenant space only, and that any desired relocation within this shopping center or enlargement of floor area shall require a new application for re-review by the CDB; 3. That on-premise consumption of alcoholic beverages be limited to beer and wine (2-COP) and there be no package sales in sealed containers of liquor; 4. That there shall be no enticing alcoholic drink specials, such as, but not limited to, ladies night, sink or swim, or quarter beer night; 5. That there be no music played loud enough to impede low decibel conversation; and 6. That there shall be no amplified music or microphone usage. 9 Prepared by Planning Department Staff: ` Robert G. Tefft, Development Review Manager ATTACHMENTS: Location Map; Aerial Map; Zoning Map; Existing Surrounding Uses Map; and Photographs of Site and Vicinity S: (Planning DepartmentIC D BIFLBX (FLD)IPending cases)Up for the next CDBIMandalay 0490 Havana Cigars (T) 2009.03 - Penning - R71StaffReport 2009 03-17-doe Community Development Board - March 17, 2009 FLD2009-02005 - Page 7 Robert G. Tefft 100 South Myrtle Avenue Clearwater, Florida 33756 (727) 562-4539 robert.tefft(a7myclearwater.com PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ? Development Review Manager City of Clearwater, Clearwater, Florida August 2008 to Present Manage and supervise five planners and two land resource specialists. Represent the department at Community Development Board and City Council meetings, and the City at meetings of Pinellas Planning Council and Countywide Planning Authority as well as other public bodies as needed. ? Planner III City of Clearwater, Clearwater, Florida June 2005 to August 2008 Performed technical reviews and prepared of staff reports for various land development applications. Organized data and its display in order to track information and provide status reports. Made presentations to various City Boards and Committees. ? Planner II City of Clearwater, Clearwater, Florida May 2005 to June 2005 Performed technical reviews and prepared of staff reports for various land development applications. Organized data and its display in order to track information and provide status reports. ? Assistant Planner I Planner I Senior Planner City of Delray Beach, Delray Beach, Florida October 1999 to May 2005 Performed technical reviews and prepared staff reports for land development applications such as, ,: , a:+: y i ,, a ent and text but not 111nlted to. site plans, conditional usac rizviliilg5, 1-A use amenulAl?.1+?"U, x+11 X? amendments. Performed reviews of building permit applications. Organized data and its display in order to track information and provide status reports. Made presentations to various City Boards. Provided in-depth training to the Assistant Planner position with respect to essential job functions and continuous guidance. Provided information on land use applications, ordinances, land development regulations, codes, and related planning programs/services to other professionals and the public. EDUCATION ? Bachelor of Arts, Geography (Urban Studies), University of South Florida, 1999 LICENSES & CERTIFICATES ? American Planning Association Community Development Board - March 17, 2009 FLD2009-02005 - Page 8 ?V cannMIn W a IDL.EWILD ? a 0 x GLENDALE ROYAL AY Hp, HE ILWOOD I BAY AVALON ? b o0 Q KEN?DALL J"'A Z Cl R BAY ESPLANADE PROJECT ? SITE ROCKAWAY Ambler cc:: 8AY O ST a SAN MARCO W pDL m N pdl PAPAYA ST 0 4 Pier O •? Causeway Blvd R A ?a FIRST ST is LOCATION MAP Owner: Mary G. Realty, Inc. Case: FLD2009-02005 Site: 490 Mandalay Avenue, Suites 8 and 9 Property Size: 0.40 acres PIN: 08-29-15-16398-000-0570 Atlas Page: 267A " , AERIAL MAP Owner: Mary G. Realty, Inc. Case: FLD2009-02005 Site: 490 Mandalay Avenue, Suites 8 and 9 Property Size: 0.40 acres PIN: 08-29-15-16398-000-0570 Atlas Page: 267A 157924 ?? I 53o I A 2 I 3 4 5 7 L r ?y 52 1 ?pRUPAIR RTE 1 52 tl ? 8.6035 ' 51 s PHASEI 5 NOB-29-1 r - - I ' I I - - - - - HDR .- - - 501 L2657 78657 ? N?7p? s PHASE II SEE $05-29-15 FOR PARCEL • 1 J? i 500 / Z 172(s) _4$,Q 45?; ' ! v 4 ? v)????m a P o 5 I 1 80 4gp r 3 4 4 1 4 492 483 2 2 7 2 ? _ 81 , 1 `62 ?/8 W I r? 0 1 3 485 3 490 63 - - - - - - 1 2 " 9 479 479 OS/R ?- 38 477 4 48 7437 • 8 78 57 5 490 5 480 4 8 _ ?36 1 ^ I _ ^ 36 W 1 6 475 6 475 0 1 34 Q " ? - - om 5 es15? _. - r 7 A W 7 472 Q ... 33 ? 32 470 e ` 4 e 17p(? _31-4 e - 46 0 A ? i 4 Q ,1 + 471 7 T -467 28 j 9 9 466 73 14 PHASE 1 74 4 Q - 27? 10 470 (0) 10 6 8 75 dr' ' 465 - ' 459 _ 48 25 r d57 - 11 464 Q 14160 463 9 54658 n T ^j 7 23 4 4?3 v 454 - - - Y 12 79 22y 411 12 10 1 1 13 45 - - 45 I ?- 449 211 ? X a 9 13 X t7s(&) e 20 45 19 11 PHASE 2 -_44 14 14 - -- - S ? 933 78 _ _ _ lea a ?' o B4 44J 17 15 18 12 18 3 es S YA ST $ sez.ss 1 ZONING MAP Owner: Mary G. Realty, Inc. Case: FLD2009-02005 Site: 490 Mandalay Avenue, Suites 8 and 9 Property Size: 0.40 acres PIN: 08-29-15-16398-000-0570 Atlas Page: 267A L57924 ?- 2 I 3 4 5 co O I I _ L ?J 1 B 7 52 l a7.. R a*e ? q 52 a L6036 N 51 PHASEI >z r - SE N08-28-1 ? I iw 100 ATTACHED IGH 601 DWELLINGS - - - - L-T&C DAT ONS,,s PHASE II O 1 SEE 505-29.15 FOR PARCEL 500 OgSi BAYMONT ST 172(8) ?. X58 ao -a8$ 4 ? 1!q N e0 ?m o0 `- 59 495 44 1 _' 49 483 43 e0 AIL 2 2 81~ - `62 CT _.. I S & 85 3 49 4 _ _ A A 2 53 w _ - 4 - 479 J ICES 79 4 _ -? _ _ _ 477 _4 ???I 57 4 8 ?_ I 5 490 548 ? 35 '. -8- , - Q 5 ] ss ' A 475 e 475 +es?s) SiERVIC 47 2 470 32 7 - _ W 8 14 170(& S - 3-4 8 464 4 8 Q - ^ Q y 471 7 ^ ?1B7"28? g W g 46 - 73 AID 470 Z 10 B 465 8 PHASE 1 74 4 - - 4? ATTAtFIEbT r 7 464 a r 1146 463 g 54658 77 _ _ - 4 3 4 DWtINGSJ ' co 451 22 12 461 1 10 ? ` ea 21 13 454 9 345 - - tra)g) 20 8? _ - - 11 PHASE2 87` 19-1 14 14 - '-` - 18 83 _ - - 12 6 15 15 N rte. 84 N 40 1 184(8) ? 16 86 A YA ST -1 !37 582.66 1 ti EXISTING SURROUNDING USES MAP Owner: Mary G. Realty, Inc. Case: FLD2009-02005 Site: 490 Mandalay Avenue, Suites 8 and 9 Property Size: 0.40 acres PIN: 08-29-15-16398-000-0570 Atlas Page: 267A .. 1 Looking southwest across Mandalay A venue toward subject property. I I ! I I IV I I 11' ~ Looking west from subject property at tenant space where the proposed nightclub is to be located. Looking northwest across Mandalay A venue and Baymont Street toward neighboring hotel. -. ~ r Looking northwest across Mandalay Avenue toward subject property. r- . r Looking southwest across Mandalay A venue toward adjacent property to the south. 490 Mandalay Avenue FLD2009-02005 Albert E. & Lois F. Brendel 11 Baymont St. Apt 1101 Clearwater, FL 33767 March 4, 2009 Mr. Michael Delk; Planning Director Ms. Cynthia E. Goudeau; City Clerk City of Clearwater PO Box 4748 Clearwater, FL 33758-4748 Subject: FLD2009-02005 (Re-zoning of retail area to night club) Dear Community Development Board Members, 727 230-4444 al@loisnals.com I have received notice of an upcoming hearing on March 17th, 2009, for the change of use of a property from "retail sales" to "night club" for parcel 08/29/15/16398/000/0570. I wish to submit my objections to this change. I am a homeowner and resident in the Sandpearl Residences. I am located immediately adjacent to, and west of the subject property. With respect to the re-zoning (or change of use) of the subject property, I ask that you disapprove this request. I purchased my property based upon existing land and property use restrictions. These restrictions included adjacent properties... This is the fundamental reason for zoning ordinances.... to protect your investment without having to purchase every adjacent property. If these restrictions are allowed to be modified at the pleasure of a land owner who tests the "system" by requesting land and property restriction use change,... the very reason for zoning ordinances, land use, and property use values might as well be abandoned. In my opinion, a strong zoning ordinance board increases property values... It establishes strong guidelines for what can, and cannot, be done. A workable Master Plan is of course necessary,... but with or without one, you,... the development board, establishes the foundation for a strong organized community. If the master plan is wrong... correct it.... Don't try to piecemeal zoning requests to attempt to wake your own master plan. The request for this "change of use" is wrong. It will decrease the value of my property. It will decrease the value of my neighbor's property. Our property value reductions will result in lower tax values and the city itself will suffer the consequences. I believe this request can be refused on simple grounds... 1) It will create untold problems with the clientele that such places bring. Please get input from the police department. 2) It is directly adjacent to a residential neighborhood... (mine,.. Sandpearl Residences) This is in direct violation of your guidelines. 3) It does not have the required parking space requirements for the use. 4) The property itself barely fits the requirements for retail use, setbacks, etc. I have summarized details of the subject property, and highlighted areas which I believe give a clear indication of problem areas. These are included in appendix A of this letter. I believe that I have given enough detail to ensure that this matter will not be included in the "consent agenda" for the council. (Of course, if the motion is to reject this proposal, I will retract my objection.) Tl,anlt vnii for your cons.derat.on; If you wish to speak ;th me in "ers-, I am always available at (727) 230-4444. Albert E. Brendel Appendix A Permitted Uses (Tourist District "T") (ref Section 2-803. Flexible development. The following uses are Level Two permitted uses permitted in the Tourist "T" District subject to the standards and criteria set out in this section and other applicable provisions of Article 3.) Existing Use (1) Min. Lot Area (sq. ft.) Min. Lot Width (ft.) Max. Height (ft.) (1) Min. Front (ft.) (1) Min. Side(ft.) (1) Min. Rear(ft.) (1) Density Min. Off-Street Parking Retail sales and services 5000-10000 50-100 35-50 10-15 0-10 10-20 n/a 4-5 spaces /1000 GFA Property specifications: Parcel number Total lot size Gross Footage Area (GF ^ ) Asphalt Area Available parking spaces Required parking spaces Land Use Classification* Property Use Classification* 08/29/15/16398/000/0570 175 X 100 (17,500 sq ft) 6,958 sM ft 8,000 sq ft 26 28 11 (on tax records) 321 (on tax records) Proposed Night club 5000 50 35 15 10 20 n/a 10 spaces / 1000 GFA 08/29/15/16398/000/0570 175 X 100 (17,500 sq ft) 6g5$sq ft 8,000 sq ft 26 70 33 325 *Classifications: 11/ 321 Strip Store (2 or more stores - some may include an office, Convenience Store, Bar and/or Restaurant, but no major food store) 33/325 Bar, Liquor Store with Lounge, Cocktail Lounge, Night Club (ABC, Crown) Applicable notes: (1) Specific standards for the Old Florida District and the Marina District that supersede the above regulations are set forth in Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design for Clearwater Beach and Design Guidelines. Flexibility criteria: A. Alcoholic beverage sales. 1. Location. a. The parcel proposed for development is not contiguous to a parcel of land which is designated as residential in the Zoning Atlas; b. The use of the parcel proposed for development will not involve direct access to a major arterial street; c. The design of all buildings complies with the Tourist District design guidelines in Division 5 of Article 3. 2. Front setback: a. The reduction in front setback contributes to a more active and dynamic street life; b. The reduction in front setback results in an improved site plan or improved design or appearance. G. Nightclubs. 1. Location. a. The parcel proposed for development is not contiguous to a parcel of land which is designated as residential in the Zoning Atlas; b. The use of the parcel proposed for development will not involve direct access to a major arterial street; 2. The design of all buildings complies with the Tourist District design guidelines in Division 5 of Article 3. H. Non-residential off-street parking. 1 'T'l;e parcel proposed for development is contiguous to the parcel on _,7hiok tha nnn- Y ... residential use which will be served by the off-street parking spaces, is located and has a common boundary of at least 25 feet, or the parcel proposed for development is located immediately across a public road from the non-residential use which will be served by the off-street parking spaces, provided that access to the off-street parking does not involve the use of local streets which have residential units on both sides of the street. 2. No off-street parking spaces are located in the required front setback for detached dwellings in the T District or within ten feet, whichever is greater, or within (10) feet of a side or rear lot line, except along the common boundary of the parcel proposed for development and the parcel on which the non-residential use which will be served by the off-street parking spaces. 3. Off-street parking spaces are screened by a wall or fence of at least four feet in height which is landscaped on the external side with a continuous hedge or non-deciduous vine. 4. All outdoor lighting is automatically switched to turn off at 9:00 p.m. 5. All parking spaces shall be surface parking. 6. The design of all buildings complies with the Tourist District design guidelines in Division 5 of Article 3. f L. Parking garages and lots. 1. The parcel proposed for development is not contiguous to land designated as residential in the Zoning Atlas; 2. Access to and from the parking garage or lot shall be based on the findings of a transportation analysis approved by the city; 3. The stacking spaces available for cars waiting to pass through a parking ticket dispensable or booth to enter the garage or lot shall be based on the design and size of the garage or lot; 4. Any frontage along a public street is landscaped or designed to be similar in character and use to other uses fronting on each street for a distance of 250 feet in either direction along the street or the nearest intersections, whichever is less; 5. Parking structures are designed, constructed and finished so that the structure of the garage is architecturally compatible the design and character of adjacent principal uses; 6. There is an unmet existing demand for additional parking in the immediate vicinity of the parcel proposed for development; 7. Construction of a parking structure would not otherwise be physically feasible; 8. The front and rear setbacks which are provided are improved as an arcade or with other active pedestrian/commercial areas for sidewalk cafes, sidewalk vendors, street furniture or urban amenities; 9. The design of all buildings complies with the Tourist District design guidelines in Division 5 of Article 3. 10. Front setback: a. The reduction in front setback contributes to a more active dynamic street life; b. The reduction in front setback results in an improved site plan or improved design and appearance. 11. Rear setback: a. The reduction in rear setback does not prevent access to the rear of any building by emergency vehicles; b. The reduction in rear setback results in an improved site plan, more efficient parking or improved design and appearance; c. The reduction in rear setback results in landscaping in excess of the minimum required. P. Retail sales and services. 1. Lot area and width: The reduction in lot area will not result in a building which is out of scale with existing buildings in the immediate vicinity of the parcel proposed for development; 2. Location: The use of the parcel proposed for development will not involve direct access to a major arterial street; 3. Height: The increased height results in an improved site plan or improved design and appearance; 4. Setbacks: a. The reduction in front setback contributes to a more active and dynamic street life; b. The reduction in front setback results in an improved site plan or improved design and appearance; c. The reduction in side and rear setbacks does not prevent access to the rear of any building by emergency vehicles; d. The reduction in side and rear setbacks results in an improved site plan, more efficient parking or improved design and appearance; e. The reduction in side and rear setbacks does not reduce the amount of landscaped area otherwise required; 5. Off-street parking: a. The physical characteristics of a proposed building are such that the likely uses of the property will require fewer parking spaces per floor area than otherwise required or that the use of significant portions of the building will be used for storage or other non- parking demand-generating purposes; b. Adjacent land uses are of a nature that there is a high probability that patrons will use modes of transportation other than the automobile to access the use; c. Adequate parking is available on a shared basis as determined by all existing land uses within 1,000 feet of the parcel proposed for development, or parking is available through any existing or planned and committed parking facilities or the shared parking formula in Article 2, Division 14. 6. The design of all buildings complies with the Tourist District design guidelines in Division 5 of Article 3. Applicable ordinances: (Ord. No. 6526-00, § 1, 6-15-00; Ord. No. 6928-02, §§ 17--20, 5-2-02; Ord. No. 7449-05, § 38,12-15-05; Ord. No. 7576-06, § 1, 2-2-06; Ord. No. 7723, § 1, 2-15-07; Site pictorial (with acknowledgement to Google Earth):