Fort Walton Beach Ordinance — 2176--Rezoning 120 Lowery Place to MX2 — reading text

ADING DATE t ORDINANCE 2176 ` end J m 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 120 LOWERY PLACE SE, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THE ORDINANCE, TO BE REZONED MX- 2 ( MIXED-USE HIGH) 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, on November 9, 2024, the Growth Management Department received an application, 2024- 11- 144, for rezoning of three parcels located at 107 & 109 First Street SE, 120 Lowery Place SE, and 108 & 110 Second Street SE to amend the City' s official zoning designation from Community Facilities (CF) to Mixed Use -High (MX -2); 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 application, the applicable state statutes, City codes, and the City' s Local Planning Agency has reviewed the requested amendment to the Zoning designation of 107 &109 First Street SE, 120 Lowery Place SE, and 108 & 110 Second Street SE and has recommended to the City Council approval of the change. 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 March 6, 2025. The City Council conducted public hearings on March 11, 2025, and March 25, 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 Mixed Use -High ( MX -2) zoning district: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 1, BLOCK 4 CENTRAL ADDITION, PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 36, OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA: PROCEED SOUTH ALONG METHODIST STREET 520.40 FEET TO TANGENT LINE OF NORTH CURB OF FIRST STREET: THENCE NORTH 85 DEGREES 27.2 MINUTES EAST 145. 61 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 36 MINUTES EAST 532. 10 FEET TO SR 85; THENCE NORTH 48 DEGREES 48. 2 MINUTES EAST 80. 55 FEET; THENCE NORTH 452. 15 FEET ALONG LOWERY PLACE; THENCE WEST 737. 74 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. LESS & EXCEPT: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK 4, CENTRAL ADDITION, PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 36,OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCEED WEST ALONG R/ W 165. 0 FEET: THENCE LEFT 90 DEGREES AND PROCEED SOUTH 320.0 FEET ALONG CENTERLINE OF METHODIST STREET; THENCE EAST 158. 58 FEET; THENCE N 1 DEGREE 09' 00" E, 320. 06 FEET TO POB. 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 Community Facilities ( CF) to Mixed Use - High (MX -2). 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, and signature of the Mayor. Adopted: 5 W_' 5L o t` w tro ichard A. Rynearson, N9yor Attest: ved a o legal form and sufficiency h City f Fort Walton Beach, only. Kim 11 Jtyey Bur Barnes, City Clerk T\,-` Attorney  Exhibit " A" Location Map 120 Lowery Place SE 13- 2S- 24- 0270- 0009- 001 B 108 Second Street SE 13 -2S -24- 0270- 0009- 001A 107- 109 First Street SE 13- 2S- 24- 0380- 0004- 0010 City of Fort Walton Beach Planning Division N W 414 E S Prepared by the City of Fort Walton Beach GIs Division Legend City Limits Request Site  Exhibit " B" Zoning 120 Lowery Place SE 13 -2S -24- 0270- 0009- 001B 108 Second Street SE 13 -2S -24- 0270- 0009- 001A 107- 109 First Street SE 13- 25- 24- 0380- 0004- 0010 City of Fort Walton Beach Planning Division N W< 1> E S Prepared by the City of Fort Walton Beach GIs Division Legend City Limits Zoning R- 1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL R -1E SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL R- 2 MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL YC YACHT CLUB MX -1 MIXED- USE MEDIUM MX -2 MIXED- USE HIGH MS MIXED BUSINESS & MANUFACT CTP COMMERCE & TECHNOLOGY F CF COMMUNITY FACILITIES CG COMMERCIAL PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMEN' REC RECREATION NZ NOT ZONED  Exhibit " C" Future Land Use 120 Lowery Place SE 13 -2S -24- 0270- 0009- 001B 108 Second Street SE 13 -2S -24- 0270- 0009- 001A 107- 109 First Street SE 13- 25- 24- 0380- 0004- 0010 City of Fort Walton Beach Planning Division n m Reauest Site 0 400 800 Feel Request Site N I Z. 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