ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Title
SP-2406: Request for approval of a Major Site Plan for construction of a new Public Works Facility for the City of Edgewater at 300 Dale Avenue.
Body
OWNER:
City of Edgewater
APPLICANT:
Randy Coslow, P.E.
LOCATION:
300 Dale Avenue
AREA:
18.21 Acres
PROPOSED USE:
City of Edgewater Public Works Facility
CURRENT LAND USE:
Undeveloped
FLUM DESIGNATION:
Industrial
ZONING DISTRICT:
Industrial Planned Unit Development (IPUD)
VOTING DISTRICT:
Council District 1, Councilperson Charlotte Hope Gillis
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approval
PLANNING BOARD:
September 11th, 2024
CITY COUNCIL:
October 7th, 2024
Discussion:
The applicant is requesting approval of Major Site Plan SP-2406 for construction of the City of Edgewater Public Works Facility located at 300 Dale Street. The proposed facility will consist of an administration building, warehouse storage, fleet maintenance building, storage and truck wash station, refueling station for City vehicles, and an eco-garden. The location of the building is on the southwest area of the City owned parcel, reducing the impact on adjacent wetlands, preserving existing trees, and taking advantage of the adjacent proximity to water, power, and sewer access along Dale Avenue.
Figure 1: Location Map
Figure 2: Full Conceptual Development Plan
Public Facilities Adequacy:
The City of Edgewater has sufficient capacity to service the property with regards to water, wastewater, parks, and transportation while meeting the Level of Standard as outlined in the Comprehensive Plan. The subject property is serviced by the City of Edgewater for municipal water services, sewer, and solid waste with access to infrastructure along Dale Avenue. All are operating with enough capacity to support the project.
Public Notice:
In accordance with Florida Statues Chapter 166.041, a Public Notice sign was posted on the site on August 28, 2024. In addition, Public Notices were mailed to all addresses within 500’ of the proposed project.
The Planning and Zoning Board sent a favorable recommendation to City Council with 7 members in support and zero in opposition.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval for the major site plan application SP-2406 for construction of the City of Edgewater Public Works Facility located at 300 Dale Avenue.