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REVIEW COMMENTS 6.C.l DECOR ELEMENTS/FURNISHINGS (ED CAREY DESIGN) QUANTUM PID USE APPROVAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM NO PZ 01-024 TO Chairman and Members Planning and Development Board FROM. Michael Rumpf Director of Planning and Zoning DATE February 12, 2001 SUBJECT Quantum Park PID Use Approval (Design, Manufacturing, Storage, Distribution of Decor Elements) Ed Carey Design - File No USAP 01-001 NATURE OF REQUEST Mr Ed Carey of Ed Carey Design, is requesting use approval for the design, manufacturing, storage and distribution of decor elements and furnishings on lots designated for office and industrial use (01) within the Quantum Park Planned Industrial Development, PID, (see attached location map - Exhibit "A") The specific property where this type of use will be located is lot 89-A, which is the former site of Vehicle Emissions Inspection building in Quantum Park, on the east side of High Ridge Road, and is classified as 01, Office/Industrial Chapter 2 - Zoning, Section 7(E) of the Boynton Beach Land Development Regulations requires that any new use proposed within a Planned Industrial Development (PID) district be approved by the Planning and Development Board (and City Commission) To date, various uses have been approved for this PID, including office, warehouse, and wholesale of various products The specific type of use proposed consists of the manufacturing of signs and cabinetry for office and industrial uses In general, the proposed use is not listed in the current list of approved uses, nor defined in the Land Development Regulation's list of permitted uses for a PID zoning district. However, portions of the proposed use are already included in the list of permitted uses for Quantum Park: manufacturing, fabrication and assembly of furniture, and warehouse, distribution and wholesale In essence, the request is to allow the de sian and manufacturina of the decor elements BACKGROUND Unlike other conventional zoning districts, the zoning code does not set forth-specific uses permitted in a PID Pursuant to Chapter 2 - Zoning, Section 7 E , in a PID, a building and its customary, ancillary structures and land uses may be erected, altered and occupied for any office, professional, business (wholesale and retail), educational institution, adult entertainment (consistent with Section 11 M of the zoning code) or industrial uses provided that such use or uses is/are approved by the Planning and Development Board To approve such a use, the Planning and Development Board must make findings that the proposed use will not be in conflict with the performance standards listed in Section 4 N of the zoning regulations, and that the use proposed is consistent with the intent and purposes of the Planned Industrial Development District, PID The land development regulations, specifically the Planned Industrial Development (prO) district guidelines, were designed to provide a zoning classification for light industrial development that would better satisfy current demands for light industrial zoned lands by encouraging development that reflects changes in technology, relates the development of land to a specific site and conserves natural amenities In addition, it is intended "to accomplish a more desirable environment for industrial development in relation to existing and/or future city development, permit economies in providing public services, allow for economies of scale in industrial development, and to promote the public health, safety, convenience, welfare and good government of the City of Boynton Beach" The land use designation of this PID is industrial The Comprehensive Plan allows for the development of all permitted uses allowed within PID and M-1 zoning districts Page 2 Memorandum No PZ 01-024 Quantum Park PID, USAP 01-001 ANAL YSIS The purpose of the City's performance standards is to ensure that uses will not be a nuisance or hazard to persons, animals, vegetation or property located on adjacent or nearby properties or right-of-way; or to interfere with the reasonable use or enjoyment of adjacent or nearby property by reason of noise, vibration, smoke, dust, or other particulate matter; toxic or noxious matter; odor, glare, heat or humidity; radiation, electromagnetic interference, fire or explosive hazard liquid waste discharge, or solid waste accumulation The applicant has been asked to provide a description of their request relative to the performance standards within Chapter 2, Section 4 N of the Land Development Regulations to evaluate the impact and appropriateness of this use within the PID district. These responses are listed as follows 2) 3) 4) 1) Noise No sound will be created which in violation of Section 15-8 of the City of Boynton Beach Code of Ordinances Vibrations No ground vibrations will be generated by the proposed use Smoke, dust, dirt, or other particular matter' No emission of smoke, dust, dirt or other particular matter will be created The proposed use will not allow the emission of any substances in violation of any federal, state, county or city laws or permits governing the emission of such substances Odors and fumes No objectionable or offensive odors will be readily perceptible at any point beyond the industrial district. 5) Toxic or noxious matter' The proposed use will not allow any toxic or noxious matter to be discharged in such concentrations as to cause damage to property or vegetation, discomfort or harm to persons or animals, or prevent the reasonable use and enjoyment of property or rights-of-way at or beyond the property line or to contaminate any public waters or any groundwater 6) 7) Fire and Explosion The proposed use will not create a fire or explosion hazard Heat, Humidity or Glare The proposed use will not produce heat, humidity or glare, which is readily perceptible past the property boundary The lighting will conform to the City of Boynton Beach's standards 8) Liquid Waste Any disposition of liquid waste will be in conformance with the provisions of Chapter 26 of the City of Boynton Beach Code of Ordinances or any applicable federal state or county laws or permits 9) Solid Waste Any accumulation or disposal of solid waste will be in conformance with Chapter 10 of the City of Boynton Beach Code of Ordinances and will not be transferred to adjacent or nearby property or rights-of-way 10) 11 ) Electromagnetic Interference No electromagnetic radiation or interference will be created Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Waste No hazardous materials or hazardous waste will be created stored or handled with the proposed use Page 3 Memorandum No PZ 01-024 Quantum Park PID, USAP 01-001 This type of use is consistent with the intent and purpose of the PID zoning district, as this use reflects changes in land development trends, and furthers the attempt to provide a desirable environment for industrial developments This use will complement other commercial and industrial uses existing within the Quantum Park PID Furthermore, it has to be noted that the applicant has been doing business in the City since 1995, and it is currently located in a property zoned M-1, Industrial District. RECOMMENDATION Based on the above analysis of the proposed use staff recommends that the list of permitted uses within the Quantum Park PID be amended to include the desiGn, manufacturinG, storaGe and distribution of decor elements and furnishinas It should be noted that staff construed the subject request for those lots designated for "Industrial" uses, rather "Office and Industrial" uses, thereby allowing the subject uses on any lot with the "Industrial" option Otherwise, if the request was interpreted literally, the use would only be allowed on those lots designated for both the "Office" and "Industrial" options Staff does not recommend any conditions of approval, however, if conditions are added by the Planning and Development Board or City Commission, said conditions will be placed in Exhibit "B" - Condition of Approval Attachments S:IPlanning\SHAREDlWPlPROJECTSIFormer Emission Inspection Bldg (Quantum Park PID)IUse Approval staff report.doc ION MAP - LOCATTUM PARK QUAN EXHIBIT" A" .. l-l----L~ II --:::::::::::: EXHIBIT "B" CondItions of Approval PrOject name' Ed Carey DesIgn File number USAP 01-001 Reference' Request letter dated January 29,2001, from Ed Carey of Ed Carev DeSIgn. I DEPARTMENTS I INCLUDE I REJECT I I PUBLlCWQRKS I I I Comments. None UTILITIES Comments. None FIRE Comments. None POLICE Comments. None ENGINEERING DIVISION Comments. None BUILDING DIVISION Comments. None PARKS AND RECREATION Comments. None FORESTER/ENVIRONMENTALIST Comments. None PLANNING AND ZONING Comments. None ADDITIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD CONDITIONS 1 To be deterrmned. ADDITIONAL CITY COMMISSION CONDITIONS 2. To be determmed. MWR/dIm S:\PLANNINGISHAREDlWPIPROJECTSIFORMER EMISSION INSPECTION BLDG (QUANTUM PARK PID}ICONDITIONS OF APPROVAL.DOC