Agenda Item # 12.d.
City Commission Regular Meeting - 4:30 pm
- Meeting Date:
- 08/16/2021
- Re
- Conditional Use - Bamboo Palms Arcade - 1717 S US HWY 1
- Submitted For:
- Jennifer Hofmeister
SUBJECT:
Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of application for Conditional Use with No New Construction submitted by Property Owner, Bamboo Palms and Representative is Architectonic, Inc., to operate a 1,130 sq ft Amusement Arcade Center with 22 arcade machines at 1717 S US Highway 1 in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned General Commercial Zone (C-3). Parcel ID(s): 2415-311-0004-000-3, 2415-311-0004-010-6.
SUMMARY:
- The applicant is requesting the review and approval of a Conditional Use with No New Construction to operate a 1,130 sq ft Amusement Arcade Center with 22 arcade machines. The approximately 2.88 acres property is located just south of Ohio Avenue and west of S. US Highway 1.
- The subject site is surrounded by commercial uses to the north, south, and east, and residential uses to the west. The proposed arcade will be located in one (1) bay of a retail plaza. 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 an office, (2) restrooms, and (22) arcade machines stations. Hours of operation will be Sunday through Thursday from 8am-12am and Friday through Saturday 8am-2am.
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 three (3) 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 the minimum required spaces.
- Adhere to City Code Section 125 . 325. – Amusement Arcades and Arcade Amusement.
- A Lot Combination and Unity of Title, or Convenant in Lieu of Unity of Title of Parcel ID: 2415-311-0004-000-3 and Parcel ID: 2415-311-0004-010-6, to provide continual access for a sustainable commercial site must
ALTERNATIVES:
- Approval with alternate conditions
- Denial
RESPONSIBLE STAFF:
Vennis Gilmore, Senior 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 | 08/11/2021 08:54 AM |
- Form Started By:
- Vennis Gilmore
- Started On:
- 08/05/2021 12:32 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 08/11/2021