Agenda Item # 12.b.
City Commission Regular Meeting - 4:30 pm
- Meeting Date:
- 06/21/2021
- Re
- Conditional Use - Lucky 7 Arcade - 1702 Delaware Avenue
- Submitted For:
- Jennifer Hofmeister
SUBJECT:
Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Conditional Use with New Construction submitted by Property Owner, , and Representative , to operate a 5,898 sq. ft. Amusement Arcade Center with 50 arcade machines at 1702 Delaware Avenue in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned General Commercial Zone (C-3). Parcel ID(s): 2409-314-0027-000-0, 2409-314-0024-000-9.
SUMMARY:
- The applicant is requesting the review and approval of a Conditional Use with No New Construction and Design Review to operate a 5,898 sq ft Amusement Arcade Center with 50 arcade machines. The approximately 1.28 acres property is located just northwest of Delaware Avenue and S. 17th Street. The subject site is surrounded by commercial uses to the south and east and residential uses to the north, east, and west. The building where the proposed use will be located was formerly a restaurant and bar. The property has a Future Land Use of General Commercial (GC) and is zoned General Commercial Zone (C-3).
- The proposed Arcade Amusement Center is specifically dedicated for the amusement of adults. The project’s floor plan will consist of a cashier front desk area, (2) seating areas, (3) storage areas, (4) restrooms, and 50 arcade machines stations. Hours of operation will be Sunday through Saturday from 8am-12am. There will be 5-10 staff members present at all times. A proposed restaurant with a separate entrance will share the same building and parking lot. This proposed restaurant will not serve alcohol.
RECOMMENDATION:
The proposed use offers a provision of Arcade Amusement Center representing a limited commercial use that is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and is generally consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code with appropriate restrictions. Therefore, Staff recommends APPROVAL with the following four (4) conditions:
- Per City Code 125-325. – Amusement Arcades and Arcade Amusement Centers.(2)(f): Amusement arcades or arcade amusement centers shall provide bicycle racks within enough stalls to accommodate one bicycle for each five game machines located within the premises. Bicycle racks shall be located as close as practical to the entrance of the facility and shall not be located in a manner that obstructs any entrances, exits, sidewalks, driveways, or parking areas. Install a bicycle rack with a minimum of 10 bicycle spaces.
- Adhere to City Code Section 125 . 325. – Amusement Arcades and Arcade Amusement.
- No Parking shall be permitted within the 8,361 square foot grass area to the west.
- A Lot Combination and Unity of Title of Parcel ID: 2409-314-0027-000-0 and Parcel ID: 2409-314-0024-000-9, to provide continual access for a sustainable commercial site must be completed.
ALTERNATIVES:
- Approval with alternate conditions
- Denial
RESPONSIBLE STAFF:
Vennis Gilmore, Planner
COORDINATED WITH:
Technical Review Committee
Fiscal Impact
OTHER INFORMATION:
N/A
Attachments
- Staff Presentation
- Staff Report & Supporting Documents
- Application Packet & Supporting Documents
- Affidavit of Mailing & Public Notice Certification
- Proof of Publication
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| City Manager | Nick Mimms | 06/13/2021 09:29 AM |
- Form Started By:
- Vennis Gilmore
- Started On:
- 06/09/2021 04:28 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 06/13/2021