Fort Walton Beach Ordinance — 2179--Rezoning 200 Third Avenue to MX1 — reading text

READING DATE gt z` ORDINANCE 2179 ` 2nd AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS 200 THIRD AVENUE SW, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THE ORDINANCE, TO BE REZONED MX - 1 ( MIXED-USE MEDIUM) ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE AFFECTED PORTION OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the property located at 200 Third Avenue SW has a current Future Land Use designation of LDR (Low -Density Residential); and WHEREAS, the property located at 200 Third Avenue SW has a current Zoning designation of Single -Family Residential (R- 1); and WHEREAS, the property owner has expressed the desire to develop townhouses on the property located at 200 Third Avenue SW; and WHEREAS, Staff determined the Future Land Use and Zoning must be updated to allow for the proposed use on the property; and WHEREAS, on February 17, 2025, the Growth Management Department received an application, 2025- 02- 24, to rezone the property located at 200 Third Avenue SW from R- 1 Single -Family Residential) to MX -1 ( Mixed -Use Medium); and WHEREAS, Sections 163. 3187 of the Florida Statutes designates the process for adoption of comprehensive plan amendments following the Small -Scale Amendment Process; and WHEREAS, Staff has reviewed the applications, the applicable state statutes, City codes, and the City' s Local Planning Agency has reviewed the requested amendments to the Zoning and the Future Land Use Map of 200 Third Avenue SW and have recommended to the City Council approval of the changes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Authority and Intent A. The authority for enactment of this ordinance is contained in Chapter 166. 021 and other provisions of the Florida Statutes and Section 2 of the City Charter. B. The Local Planning Agency held a public hearing and considered this ordinance on April 3, 2025. The City Council conducted public hearings on April 8, 2025, and April 22, 2025, after giving due public notice. Section 2. Findings of Fact City Council hereby finds the following:  A. That the proposed zoning is consistent with the proposed Future Land Use category according to Table 2. 01. 05. B. That the uses within the requested zoning district are compatible with the uses in the adjacent zoning districts. C. That the requested use is not substantially more intense or less intense than allowable development on adjacent parcels. D. That the requested use is based on soil types, topography, protection of natural resources, and protection of designated historical areas. Section 3. Property Rezoned The following described property is hereby zoned MX -1 ( Mixed -Use Medium) zoning district: LOT 23, BLOCK B SEABREEZE FIRST ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 55, PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA Section 4. Amendment of the Official Zoning Map The Official Zoning Map of the City of Fort Walton Beach is hereby amended to change the zoning classification of the subject properties from R- 1 ( Single -Family Residential) to MX -1 Mixed -Use Medium). Section 5. Severability If any word, phrase, sentence, paragraph or provision of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid or unconstitutional, such finding shall not affect the other provisions or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid or unconstitutional provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are declared severable. Section 6. Effective Date This Ordinance shall take effect upon adoption on second reading by City Council, signature of the Mayor, and shall be contingent upon approval of Ordinance 2178, amending the future land use of the property. Adopted: Attest: Approved o legal form cieni for the Cio a ton Beach, only. Kim M) Barnes, City Clerk ' e ` r y Yw#, City Attorney  Exhibit " A" Location Map 200 Third Avenue SW 14- 2S- 24- 221 B -000B- 0230 City of Fort Walton Beach Planning Division CORAL DR SW Reauest Site 0 400 800 Feet w N W E S Prepared by the City of Fort Walton Beach GIs Division MIRACLE STRIP PKWY SW Legend i City Limits Request Site  Exhibit " B" Zoning 200 Third Avenue SW 14- 2S- 24- 221 B -000B- 0230 sW City of Fort Walton Beach Planning Division CORAL DR SW Request Site N rn LU W< E IY 6\ V S Prepared by the City of Fort Walton Beach GIs Division MIR' CLE STRIP PKI/try Legend City Limits Zoning R- 1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL R -1E SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIALESTAT'. R- 2 MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL YC YACHT CLUB MX -1 MIXED- USE MEDIUM MX -2 MIXED- USE HIGH MB MIXED BUSINESS & MANUFACTURING CTP COMMERCE& TECHNOLOGY PARK CF COMMUNITY FACILITIES CG COMMERCIAL PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT REC RECREATION tj kip: " ` UL L NZ NOTZONED  Exhibit " C" Future Land Use 200 Third Avenue SW 14- 2S- 24- 221 B -000B- 0230 SW City of Fort Walton Beach Planning Division CORAL DR SW uest Site 0 400 800 Feet N aj W E> S ;- Prepared by the City of Fort Walton Beach GIs Division Legend MIRACL STRIP PKWY W City Limits FUTURE LAND USE LDR - LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL MDR - MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL MU - MIXED USE COM - COMMERCIAL MBI - MIXED BUSINESSIINDUSTRIAL IND - INDUSTRIAL CIU - CIVIC, INSTITUTIONAL & UTILITY L REC- RECREATION CNS - CONSERVATION PC - PRIVATE CLUB NF - NOT FLUMED  Exhibit " D" Existing Land Use 200 Third Avenue SW 14- 2S- 24- 2216- 0006- 0230 City of Fort Walton Beach Planning Division ji r' I A i CORAL DR SW Request Site 0 400 800 Feet U) N LU Q W E Q S !— Prepared by the City of Fort Walton Beach GIS Division MIRq RIP zPyy — YSVV Legend City Limits EXISTING LAND USE I COMMERCIAL EDUCATIONAL INDUSTRIAL LOW DENSITY RES. LOW MEDIUM DENSITY RES. MEDIUM DENSITY RES. MIXED USE 0 OFFICE PUBLIC LAND & BLDGS. PARKING RECREATIONAL RELIGIOUS TRANSIENT LODGING UTILITIES VACANT