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Agenda Item No. 17l
May 26, 2009
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
V A-2008-AR-13977 Tim Chess of McDonalds USA, LLC, represented by Jeffrey
Satfield of CPH Engineers, Inc., is requesting a Variance from the landscape
requirements of Land Development Code Subsection 4.06.02, Buffer Requirements,
in the General Commercial (C-4) and Gateway Triangle Mixed Use Subdistrict
(GTMUD-MXD), to allow a modification of the required 7.5-foot wide buffer on the
western side of the property; and to reduced buffer widths on the property's
northern side from 15 feet to ten feet, the eastern side from 7.5 feet to five feet, and
the southern side from 10 feet to five feet. The 0.86-acre subject property is located
at 2886 Tamiami Trail East, in Section 11, Township 50 South, Range 25 East,
Collier County, Florida.
OBJECTIVE:
To have the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) consider the above-referenced Variance
petition and render a decision pursuant to Section 9.04.04 of the Land Development Code
(LDC) in order to ensure that the project is in harmony with all applicable codes and
regulations and that the community's interests are maintained.
CONSIDERA TIONS:
The petitioner is requesting the following four Variances from the Land Development
Code (LDC) Subsection 4.06.02, BL![(er Requirements, to:
1. Reduce the minimum 15-foot Type "D" buffer width to 1 O-feet on the property's
northern boundary;
2. Reduce the minimum 7.5-100t Type "A" buffer width on the eastern side to 5-feet;
3. Reduce the minimum 10- foot Type "D" buffer w'idth on the southern side to 5-
feet; and
4. Modify the minimum 7.5-foot wide Type "A" buffer requirement on the western
side of the property by providing five, I O-foot wide landscape islands.
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The existing McDonald's restaurant owner has had a lease with Gulf Gate Plaza for the
subject property since 1973. On June 10, 2008, the Board of County Commissioners
(BCC) approved a Final Plat (FP-2008-AR-12928) submitted by the applicant to create
an outparcel for the property within the shopping center. The objective of this re-plat was
to allow the fast-food chain to build a new restaurant on the created outparcel under its
own site development plan (SDP), as Gulf Gate Plaza, being one parcel, would have
otherwise had to come in under the samc SDP, thereby triggering the need for the entire
shopping center to be brought up to current LDC standards in terms of building
architecture, parking lot islands, transitional screening, buffers, et cetera. Although
during the re-plat the new outparcel's size was maximized to the greatest extent
possible-from a 0.84-acre lease limit area to a 0.86-acre outparcel-the applicant's site
is still not able to meet LDC requirements for 7.5-foot wide Type A landscape buffers
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between separately platted commercial tracts, as required pursuant to Table 2.4, footnote
three, of LDC Subsection 4.06.02.CA, Table of Bl~rrer Requirements by Land U<,'e
Class(fication. Nor is it able to provide the required 1 5-foot wide buffer along its US-41
right-of-way, pursuant to Subsection 4.06,02,CA, Alternative D, consisting of trees
spaced a minimum of 30 feet on center, underplanted with a 36-inch double hedgerow of
shrubbery spaced three feet on center.
As shown on the site plan, entitled "McDonald's Site Dimension Plan," prepared by CPH
Engineers, Inc., and dated December 2008, as revised through February 11, 2009, the
new 3,827 square-foot restaurant building would be situated parallel to US-4l. Access to
the site would be afforded via one access point on US-4 l, and two points along the
southern boundary of the site (one of which would be egress only). Along the site's US-
41 frontage the applicants propose to provide a total of 15 feet of buffer width in two
separate locations: lO feet of width would be located immediately adjacent to US 4 l, and
an additional five feet of width would be located in a landscape island running the length
of the entire drive-through aisle on the front side of the building, to further screen
queuing vehicles from view of US 41 (see Exhibit A to the resolution), The purpose of
providing these two buffer yards is to allow the applicants to achieve the intent of a Type
B buffer, a further requirement of LDC Section 5,05.08, Architectural and Site Design
Standards, which prohibits drive-throughs adjacent to roadways unless Type B buffer
plantings are provided within the requisite buffer width. In order to meet the intent of a
l5-foot wide buffer yard, the applicants anlended their previously approved parking
deviation (APR-2008-AR-13978) to allow for a further parking reduction of 8 spaces.
(Staff was amenable to this reduction due to the abundance of existing parking spaces
within Gulf Gate Plaza, and the shared parking agreement the applicant has with the
plaza's owner.) By doing so, the applicants could eliminate spaces previously proposed
on the southern side of the building, thereby creating sufficient space to shift the
building's footprint southward,
As depicted on the Master Plan, where no buffer was previously required along the
outparcel's western boundary, five landscape islands are proposed instead of the required
7.5-foot wide linear buffer. By virtue of this design, parking spaces could be retained
along this boundary while still allowing planting areas of various sizes for the LDC-
required plant materials. Finally, along the perimeter of the site's southern and eastern
boundaries, five-foot wide buffers would be provided instead of the required 7,5-foot
width. A landscape area would also sUlTound the base of the building in order to provide
the required foundation plantings.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this Variance petition would have no fiscal impact on Collier County.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN (GMP) IMPACT:
Approval of this Variance would not affect or change the requirements of the GMP.
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING IMPACT:
Approval of this Variance would have no affordable housing impact.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:
There are no environmental issues associated with this Variance.
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL (EAC) RECOMMENDATION:
The EAC did not review this petition as they do not normally hear Variance petitions.
COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION (CCPC) RECOMMENDATION:
The CCPC heard petition VA-2008-AR-13977 on April 2, 2009, and believing that
approving the Variance would not be injurious to the neighborhood or detrimental to the
public welfare, voted unanimously (9-0) to forward this petition to the BZA with a
recommendation of approval, subj ect to the following conditions:
I. The Variances approved are strictly limited to the landscape buffer width
requirements as depicted on the applicant's conceptual site plan (Exhibit A), entitled,
"Site Dimension Plan, prepared by CPH Engineers, Inc., dated December 2008, as
revised through February 11, 2009; and as further depicted in tbe landscape plan,
entitled "McDonald's, Naples, Collier County, Florida" dated April 1, 2009 (Exhibit
A-I), as further restricted below.
2. The five-foot buffer width Variance granted is limited to the northern, US-4I
property boundary, as depicted in the conceptual site plan included as Exhibit A, to
allow a reduction of the IS-foot wide buffer requirement;
3. The 2.5-foot buffer width Variance granted is limited to the eastern property
boundary, as depicted in the conceptual site plan included as Exhibit A, to allow a
reduction of the 7.5- f(wt \vide buffer requirement;
4. The 5-foot buffer width Variance granted is limited to the southern property
boundary, as depicted in the conceptual site plan included as Exhibit A, to allow a
reduction of the 10-foot wide buffer requirement;
5. The 7.5-foot buffer width Variance granted is limited to the western propeliy
boundat)', as depicted in the conceptual site plan included as Exhibit /\) to allo'vv five)
10- foot minimum width landscape buffers.
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6. All the plant materials required by the LDC for screening and buffering shall be
accommodated to the extent feasible in the modified and/or reduced width buffers'
respective areas, in locations to be approved by the County Landscape Architect.
7. Irrespective of that shown on the conceptual site plan included as Exhibit A, the
proposed use shall be required to comply with the Architectural and Site Design
Standards of LDC Section 5.05.08 and all other applicable regulations at the time of
site development plan (SDP) review and approval.
Because this decision was unanimous, and no letters of objection were received from the
community, this item is being placed on the summary agenda.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS:
The petitioner is requesting a Variance from the setback requirement with respect to
landscape buffer widths. The granting of such Variances is permitted under LDC Section
9.04,02. The attached staff report and recommendations of the Planning Commission are
advisory only and are not binding on you. Decisions regarding Variances are quasi-
judicial, and all testimony given must be under oath. Petitioners have the burden to prove
that the proposed Variance is consistent with all the criteria set forth below, and you may
question the petitioners or staff to assure yourself that the necessary criteria have been
satisfied, Should you consider denying the Variance, to assure that your decision is not
later found to be arbitrary, discriminatory or unreasonable; the denial must be based upon
competent, substantial evidence that the proposal does not meet one or more of the listed
criteria below. Approval of this request requires three affirmative votes of the Board. Tn
granting any Variance, the BZA may prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards in
conformity with the zoning code, including, but not limited to, reasonable time limits
within which action for which the Valiance is required shall be begun or completed, or
both, Violation of such conditions and safeguards, when made a part of the tem1S under
which the Variance is granted, would be deemed a violation of the zoning code. -STW
Criteria for Variances
1. There are special conditions and circumstances eXlstmg which are peculiar to the
location, size, and characteristics of the land, structure, or building involved.
2. There are special conditions and circumstances which do not result from the action of
the applicant, such as pre-existing conditions relative to the property which is the
subject of the Variance request.
3. A literal interpretation of the provisions of the LDC work unnecessary and undue
hardship on the applicant or create practical difficulties on the applicant.
4. The Variance, if granted, will be the minimum variance that will make possible the
reasonable use of the land, building, or structure and which promote standards of
health, safety, or welfare.
5. Granting the Variance requested will not confer on the petitioner any special privilege
that is denied by these zoning regulations to other lands, buildings, or structures in the
same zoning district.
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6. Granting the Variance will be in harmony with the intent and purpose of the LDC, and
not be injurious to the neighborhood, or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare.
7. There are natural conditions or physically induced conditions that ameliorate the goals
and objectives of the regulation, such as natural preserves, lakes, golf course, etc.
8. Granting the Variance will be consistent with the OMP.
The proposed Resolution was prepared by the County Attorney's Office and is sufficient
for Board action. -JAK
RECOMMENDA TION:
Staff recommends that the Board of Zoning Appeals approve Petition V A-2008-AR-
13977, subject to the conditions of approval that have been incorporated into the attached
resolution.
PREPARED BY:
John-David Moss, AICP, Principal Planner
Department of Zoning and Land Development Review
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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This Item has been continued from the April 28 2009 BCC meeting. This item requires that
all participants be sworn in and ex parte disclosure be provided by Commission members.
VA-2008-AR-13977 Tim Chess of McDonalds USA, LLC. represented by Jeffrey Satfield of
CPH Engineers, Inc. is requesting a Variance from the landscape requirements of Land
Development Code Subsection 4.06.02, Buffer Requirements, In the General Commercial (C-
4\ and Gateway Triangle Mixed Use Subdistrict (GTMUD-MXD) to allow a modification of the
reqUired 7.5-foot wide buffer on the western side of the property and to reduced buffer
widths on the propertys northern side from 15 feet to ten feet. the eastern side from 7.5 feet
tc five feet. and the southern side from 10 feet to five feet. The 0 86-acre subject property is
located at 2886 Tamiami Trail East. in Section 11, Township 50 South, Range 25 East,
Collier County, Florida (CTS)
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Prepared By
John-David Moss
Community Development &
Environmental Services
Senior Planner
Date
Zoning & Land Development
4/4/2009 12:56:29 PM
Chief Planner
Date
Approved By
Ray Bellows
Community Development &
Environmental Services
Zoning & Land Development Review
4/6/2009 1 :54 PM
Approved By
Judy Puig
Community Development &
Environmental Services
Operations Anali'st
Community Development &
Environmental Services Admin.
Date
4/7/2009 12:18 PM
Approved By
Steven Williams
Attorney's Office
Assistant County Attorney
Attome)"s Office
Date
4/13/2009 1 :35 PM
Approved By
Jeff Kiatzkow
County Attorney
County Attorney
County Attorney Office
Date
4/1512009 10:37 AM
Approved By
Randy Greenwald
County rw~anagerls Office
Management/Budget Analyst
Date
Office of Mar.agement & Budget
4117/2009 2:06 PM
Approved By
Joseph K. Schmitt
Community Development &
Environmental Services
Community Development &
Environmental Services Adminstrator
Date
Community Development &
Environmental Services Admin.
51121200910:58 AM
Approved By
Susan !stenes, AICP
Zoning & Land Development Director
Date
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Community Development &
Environmenta! Services
Zonir:g & Land Development Review
5/19120098:30 AM
Approved By
OMS Coordinator
OM8 Coordinator
Date
County Manager's Office
Office of Management & Budget
5/191200910:54 AM
Approved By
Mark Isackson
Budget Analyst
Date
County Manager's Office
Office of Management & Budget
51191200912:10 PM
Approved B)'
Leo E. Ochs, Jr.
Board of County
Commissioners
Deputy County Manager
Date
County Manager's Office
5/1912009 2:50 PM
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STAFF REPORT
TO:
COLLIER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM:
DEPARTMENT OF ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
DIVISION
HEARING DATE: MARCH 19,2009
SUBJECT:
VA-2008-AR-13977, McDONALD'S GULF GATE PLAZA VARIANCE
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT/AGENT:
Owner:
ShaulRik1nan.~1anager
Gulfgate Plaza, LLC
South 500 Dixie Highway
Hallanda1e Beach, FL 33009
Agent: Jeffrey Satfield, P.E.
CPH Engineers, Inc.
2216 Altamont Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Applicant: Tim Chess
McDonlad's USA, LLC
10150 Highland Manor Drive, Suite 470
Tampa, FL 33610
REQUESTED ACTION:
To have the Collier County PlaIming Commission (CCPC) consider four (4) Variances from the
Land Development Code (LDe) Subsection 4.06.02, B/.f[fer Requirements, to:
1. Reduce the minimum 15-foot Type "D" bLlffer width to ] O-feet on the property's
northern boundary;
2. Reduce the minimum 7,5-foot Type "A" buffer width on the eastern side to 5-feet;
3. Reduce the minin1l1111 10-foot Type <;D" buffer width on the southern side to 5-feet; and
4. Modify the minimum 7.5-foot \,,'ide Type "A" buffer requirement on the western side of
ihe properiy by providing Ii \Ie, 10-1'001 wide landscape islands.
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:
The O.86-acre subject property is located at 2886 Tamiami Trail East (US-41), approximately
300 feet west ofihe Bayshorc Drivc/Shadci\vlawn Drive intersection, in Section 11, Township 50
South, Range 25 East, Collier County, Florida (,'ce locatio!1 map on thefollowingpagc).
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PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST:
The existing McDonald's restaurant oVl'ller has had a lease vvith Gulf Gate Plaza for the subject
propeliy since 1973. On June 10, 2008, the Board of County Conunissioners (BCe) approved a
Final Plat (fP-2008-AR-12928) submitted by the applicant to create an outparcel for the property
within the shopping center. The objective of the re-plat was to allow the fast-food chain to build
a new restaurant on the created outparcel under its OVv'J1 site development plan (SDP), as the
shopping center, being one p8rcel, would lmve otherwise had to come in under the same SDP,
thereby triggering the need for the entire Gulf Gate Plaza to be brought up to current LDC
standards to the greatest extent feasible in terms of building architecture, parking lot islands;
transitional screening, buffers, et cetera. Although during the re-plat the ne\", outparcel' s size v,,ras
maximized to the greatest extent possible-from a 0.84-acre lease limit area to a O.86-acre
outparcel-the applicant's site is still not able to meet County requirements for 7.5-foot \vide
Type A landscape buffers between separately platted commercial tracts, as required pursuant to
Table 2.4.. footnote three, of LDC Subsection 4.06.02.CA, Table of El!rfer Requirements by Land
U~'e Classification. Nor is it able to provide the required 15-foot wide buffer along its US-41
right-of-\vay, pursuant to Subsection 4.06.02.CA, AI/emotive D, consisting of trees spaced a
minimum of 30 feet on center, underplanted with a 36-inch double heclgerO\", of shrubbery
spaced tlu'ee feet on center.
According to LDC Section 9.04.02, T)pes (~fVarial1ces Authorized, a Variance may be requested
for any dimensional development standard, including the dimensional aspects oflandscaping and
buffering requirements. As such, the applicant is proposing to rebuild the existing restaurant,
which would require Variances from the dimensional area of the required 15- foot Type "D"
buffer v.lidth to 10-feet along the propelty's nOlihern boundary with US-41; to reduce the
minimum 7.5- foot Type "A" buffer width on the eastern property side to 5-feet; to reduce the
minimum 10-foot Type "D" buffer width on the southem side to 5-feet; and to modify the
minimum 7.5-foot wide Type ";...." buffer requirement 011 tl1e western side of the property to
provide five, 10-foot wide (minimum) parking lot islands instead of one continuous butfer to
acconullodate Type "A" buffer material. All of the plant materials that would normally be
required by LDC-compliant buffers would be planted within these modified buffer areas to the
extent feasible, which the County Landscape architect has determined to be almost, if not, 100
percent.
As shown on the site plan, entitled "McDonald's Site Dimension Plan," prepared by CPH
Engineers, Inc., and dated December 2008, as revised tlu'ough february 11, 2009, the ne\v 3,827
square-foot restamant building \vould be situated parallel to US-41. Access to the site \vould be
afforded via one access point on LJS-4], and two points along the southern boundary of the site
(one of which would be egress only). Fourteen diagonal parking spaces would be provided along
the site's USA 1 frontage; ] 5 perpendicular spaces would be located along its western boundary;
and three handicap spaces would be located on the southwestern side of the building, at its front
entrance. Normally 33 parking spaces would be required by the LDC for a restaurant of this size,
hov'I'ever, the applicant applied for and \vas gnlllted an administrative parking reduction (APR-
2008-AR-13978) on December 24, 2008, based on the large size of the existing parking area
\vithin Gulf Gate Plaza, which was deemed adequate to address any potential parking shortfall;
and the applicm1fs desire to maximize the landscaping on the site to the greatest extent feasible
as part of the redevelopment of the restaurant site.
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As depicted on the Master Plan, where no buffer was previously required along the outparcel's
\vestern boundary, five landscape islands arc now proposed instead of the required 7.5-foot wide
linear butTer. By virtue of this design, 15 existing parking spaces could be retained along this
boundary while still allowing planting areas of various sizes for the LDC-required plant
materials. A long the perimeter of the site' s southern and eastern boundaries, five-foot \vide
buffers would be provided instead of the required 7.5-foot \'\'idth; and adjoining the US-41 right-
of-way, a buffer 10 feet in width is proposed instead of the required] 5-foot width. A landscape
area would also surround the base of the building in order to provide the required foundation
plantings.
SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North:
East:
South:
West:
US-41 right-of-way, then a commercial use; zoned C-4.
Gulf Gate Plaza parking lot; zoned C-4 and GTMUD-MXD
Gulf Gate Plaza parking lot; zoned C-4 and GTMUD-MXD
Gulf Gate Plaza parking lot, then Mobil station; zoned C-4 and GTMUD-MXD
AERIAL VIEW
GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN (GMP) CONSISTENCY:
Future Land Use Element (FLUE): The subject property is designated Urban Mixed Use District,
Urban Residential Subdistrict on the Future Land Use Map of the GMP. Properties \'\'ithil1 this
designation are meant to accommodate a variety of residential and non-residential uses. The site
is also located in the Bayshol'e/Gatevv'ay Triangle Redevelopment Overlay, the PUlvose of which
is to encourage the revitalization of the 13ayshore/Gatc\vay Triangle Redevelopment Area. The
Gtv1P does not address individual Variance requests but focuses on the larger issue of the actual
use, The proposed commercial use on the site is consistent with the Urban Residential Subdistrict
and is, therefore, deemed consistent with the GMP.
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May 26, 2009
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ANAL YSIS:
Section 9.04.01 of the LDC gives the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) the authority to grant
variances. The CCPC is advisory to the BZA and utilizes the provisions of Subsection 9.04.03 A.
through H., in bold font below, as general guidelines to assist in making a recommendation of
approv81 or denial. Staff has analyzed this petition relative to these provisions, and offers the
follOiving:
a. Are thcre special conditions and circumstances cxisting, which are peculial' to the
location, she and characteristics of the land, structure or building involved?
Yes. The existing McDonald's restaurant has been in operation at this location in Gulf
Gate Plaza since 1973. Because the entire shopping center was platted as one parcel, the
applicants are unable to redevelop the restaurant without involving the owner and the rest
of the shopping center tenants. Desiring to modernize their restaurant even though the rest
of the center is either unwilling or unable to do likewise, the applicant re-platted the site as
a separate outparcel in June of 2008, However, according to the applicant, constraints
posed \vhile attempting to align the boundaries of the new outparcel with the existing
conditions of the plaza made it difficult to acquire the complete area needed to achieve the
minimum buffer widths required by the LDC between separately platted tracts and along
arterial roadways.
b. Are there special conditions and circumstances, which do not result from the action of
the applicant such as pre-existing conditions relativc to the property, which is the
sub,icet of the Varianee request?
Yes, there are pre-existing conditions that do not result fi'om the action of the applicant.
The prOpclty was originally plattcd QS pm1 of the Gulf Gate Plaza shopping center. As
such, in spite of being sihlated in the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Area,
the applicant is unable to redevelop the site and bring it up to current LDC standards unless
the rest of the shopping center is similarly redeveloped. As previously noted, the owner of
the shopping center \vas either unwilling or unable to afford to upgrade the entire site, so
the applicants attempted to resolve their dilemma by severing the restaurant site from the
rest of the shopping center parccl tlu'ough the rc-plat process, which then triggered the
LDC requirement for buffers bet\veen separately platted tracts. UnfOltunately, because of
the shopping center's existing parking lot design, the owner was unwilling to expand the
limits of the ne\-v]y created outparcel beyond 0.86 acres to allow the applicants to provide
the required buffer widths. As such, the applicant was forced to seek the proposed
Variances.
c. \ViII a literal interpretation of the pr-ovisions of this zoning code work unnecessary
and undue hardship on the applicant or create practical difficulties for the applicant?
Yes. A literal interpretation of the LDC provisions would create a practical difficulty for
the applicants by prcvcnting their ability to redevelop their site, which is proposed for the
franchise's smallest restaurant floor plan. It should also be noted that the restaurant is
situated in the Bayshorc!Gateway lrianglc redevelopment area, whose sole purpose is 10
revitalize this area of the county,
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d. Will the Variances, if granted, be the minimum Variances that l'l'ilI make possible the
reasonable use of the land, building or structure and which promote standards of
health, safef)' and wclfare?
Yes. The Variance requested would be the minimum to make possible the reasonable use
of the outparcel site, which the applicant has occupied since 1973. The proposed 3,827
square-foot building is one of the applicant's smallest prototypes and, in fact, is a 500
square-foot reduction compared to the existing building, therehy allO\\'ing the new building
(unlike the old one) to be planted with foundation plantings. Additionally, the proposal
would close an existing access point to US-41 in the nOltheast comer of the site, ,,,hich
would be paltially replaced by a landscape island; and install new landscaped parking lot
islands where none presently exist along the site's western boundary. As a result of these
changes, the overall impervious area of the site would be reduced by 4,925 square-feet (or
from 79.8 percent of the site to 66.6 percent of the site). Compared to these conditions on
the site, all of the proposed changes would enhance the standards of health, safety and
welfare.
e. \Vill granting the Var'iances confer on the applicant any special privilege that is
denied by these zoning regulations to other lands, buildings, or str-uctures in the same
zoning district?
No. A Variance by definition confers some dimensional relief from the zoning regulations
specific to a site. HO\vever, as previously noted, LOC Section 9.04.02 provides relief
through the Variance process for any dimensional development standard, including the
dimensional aspects of landscaping and buffering requirements. As such, other prope11ies
facing a similar hardship \"auld be entitled to make a similar Variance request and \vould
he conferred equal consideration. Furthermore, as noted, the site is located within an almost
40-year old shopping center, which poses inherent difficulties for redevelopment in temlS
of meeting CUlTent LOC development criteria.
6. 'Vill granting the Variances be in harmony with thc general intent and purpose of this
Land Dcvelopment Code, and not be injurious to the neighborhood, or otherwise
dctrimcntal to the public welfare'!
Yes. LDC Subsection 4,06.01.A.2, Bl{ffering and Screening, states that the purpose and
intent of landscape buffering and screening is to, among other things:
. Reduce the potential incompatibility of adjacent land uscs;
. Maintain open space;
. Enhance community identity;
. Improve the aesthetic appearance of development;
. Provide physical and psychological benefits to persons through landscaping by
reducing noise and glare;
. Screen and butfer the harsher visual aspects of urban development;
. Improve environmental quality by reducing and reversing air, noise, heat and
chemicnl pollution... and the creation of shade and microclimate; and
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Page 15 of 36
. Reduce heat gain in or on buildings and paved areas through the filtering capacity
of trees and vegetation.
As the LDC-required plant materials would still be provided, albeit in butfer areas that
have either had their dimensions modified (as along the western boundary) or reduced in
width (as along the remaining boundaries), the proposed Variance would be harmonious
\"lith these objectives.
g. Are there natural conditions or physically induced conditions that ameliorate the
goals and objectives of the regulation such as natural preserves, lakes, golf courses,
etc.?
Yes, there are physically induced conditions that would ameliorate the goals and objectives
of this regulation. The site is located in an existing shopping center that, at present, has no
screening and buffering separating the subject property from the other tenants. Therefore,
the addition of buffers, even ones with reduced/modified \\'idths, as proposed with this
application v.'Ould only enhance both the overall aesthetics and the environmental quality of
the shopping center.
h. Will granting the Variances be consistent with the Growth Management Plan (GMP)?
Approval of tIus Variance petition would not have any affect on the GMP. The proposed
use is the same as the existing use, and is permitted within the land use designation of the
GMP in \;vhich it is located. As noted in the GMP consistency portion of this report, the
project is also located within the Bayshore/Gatev-.'ay Triangle Redevelopment Area.
Approval of this Variance request would enable the redevelopment of the site, 'which is
consistent with this GMP overlay district.
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL (EAC) RECOMMENDATION:
Thc EAC does not normally bear Variance petitions and did not hear this one.
RECOMMENDA TJON:
Stair recommends that the CCPC forward Petition V A-2008-AR-13977 to the Board of Zoning
Appeals (BZA) with a recommendation of approval, subject to the following conditions:
]. The Variances approved are strictly limited to the landscape buffer width requirements as
depicted on the applicant's conceptual site plan, entitled "Site Dimension Plan," prepared by
CRH Engineers, lnc., dated February 11, 2009, as further restricted below.
2. The five-foot buffer width Variance granted is limited to the northern, US-41 property
boundary, as depicted in the "Site Dimension Plan" included as Exhibit A, to allow a
reduction ofthc 15-foot yvide buffer requirement;
3. The 2.5-foot buffer wiclth Variance granted is limited to the eastern property boundary, as
depicted in the "Site Dimension Plan" included as Exhibit A, to aUo\\' a reduction of the 7.5-
foot wide buffer requirement;
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4. The 5-1'oot buffer width Variance granted is limited to the southern prop cIty boundary, as
depicted in the "Site Dimension Plan" included as Exhibit A, to allow a reduction of the 10-
foot wide buffer requirement;
5. The 7.5-foot buffer width Variance granted is limited to the western property boundary, as
depicted in the "Site Dimension Plan" included as Exhibit A, to allow five, 10-foot minimum
width lanclscape buffers.
6. All the plant materials required by the LDC for screening ancl buffering shall be
accommodated to the extent feasible in the modified and/or reduced width buffers' respective
areas, in locations to be approved by the County Landscape Architect.
7. Irrespective of that shown on the "Site Dimension Plan" included as Exhibit A, the proposed
use shall be required to comply with the Architectural and Site Design Standards of LDC
Section 5.05.08 and all other applicable regulations at the time of site development plan
(SDP) review and approval.
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PREPARED BY:
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ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY
APPROVED BY:
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SUPPLEMENTAL STAFF REPORT
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COLLlER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM:
DEPARTMENT OF ZONING AND LANTI DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION
DATE:
APRIL 2, 2009
RE:
VA-2008-AR-13977, McDONALD'S GULF GATE PLAZA
This item was originally scheduled for the Collier County Planning Commission's (CCPC) March
19, 2009 public hearing. However, after the publication of the staff report and three days before
the hearing, the applicants' concurrently submitted site development plan (SDP) for the project
was rejected by Architectural Review staff due to the location of the restaurant's drive-through
lane in front of the building (i.e. along its US 41 frontage), which is prohibited by Land
Development Code (LDC) Subsection 5.05.08.E.5., Drive-Through Facilities Standards, unless
vegetation required by a Type B buffer is installed "within the required buffer width required for
the project."
Because the applicants were requesting a Variance of five feet from the required 15-foot Type D
buffer along US 41, it was staff's opinion that they were automatically precluded from pursuing
this design alternative. Nevertheless, in an attempt to have the CCPC resolve the dilemma by
granting a Variance from this requirement at the hearing, the applicants raised the issue on the
floor before the planning commissioners. However, because the CCPC could not legally render a
decision on a Variance request that was not included as part of the application before them, the
applicants instead requested a two-week continuance in order to have time to evaluate alternative
site designs.
The applicants' consultants met with staff to create a mutually acceptable site design. With their
new plan, the applicants are still requesting the same four Variances as proposed at the March 19
hearing. However, instead of providing only ten feet of buffer width along the site's US 41
frontage, the applicants now propose to provide a total of 15 feet of buffer width in two separate
locations: 10 feet of width that would be located immediately adjacent to US 41, and an
additional five feet of width in a landscape island running the length of the entire drive-through
ai'sle on the front side of the building, to further screen queuing vehicles from view of US 41 (see
Exhibit A to the resolution). It is staff's opinion that this solution would allow the applicants to
successfully achieve the intent of the Type B buffer requirement of LDC Subsection 5.0S.08.E.5.
(In addition to the Type B bufter plantings within the requisite buffer width required for the
project, Subsection S.OS.08.E.S also requires a "permanent, covered porte-cochere or similar
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structure" to be installed along the length of the drive-through, with the roof covering the service
windows. At the time of SDP, this secondary criterion will also be satisfied by the applicant's
provision of a standing seam metal awning in this location.)
In order to accommodate the new five-foot wide buffer, the applicants amended their previously
approved parking deviation (APR-2008-AR-13978), which permitted a reduction of only one
space from the 33 required parking spaces, to allow for a further nominal reduction (which is yet
to be determined). By doing so, they could eliminate the spaces proposed for handicap parking on
the southern side of the building (and relocate them elsewhere), thereby creating sufficient space
to shift the building's footprint southward. As a result of this alteration, additional area along the
northern side of the building could then be opened up for the new five-foot wide buffer area
between the proposed drive-through lane and the ten-foot US 41 buffer. Staff is amenable to this
further reduction in parking due to the abundance of existing parking spaces within Gulf Gate
Plaza, and the shared parking agreement the applicant has with the plaza's owner.
As the outcome of this new design would result in full compliance with LDC Subsection
S.OS.08.E.s., the applicants are requesting that the CCPC consider the same four (4) Variances
from the LDC Subsection 4.06.02, Buffer Requirements, to:
1. Reduce the minimum IS-foot Type "D" buffer width to 10-feet on the property's northern
boundary;
2. Reduce the minimum 7.5-foot Type "A" buffer width on the eastern side to S-feet;
3. Reduce the minimum 10-foot Type "D" buffer width on the southern side to 5-feet; and
4. Modify the minimum 7.5-foot ",ride Type "A" buffer requirement on the western side of
the property by providing five, 1 O-foot wide landscape islands.
COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE REVIEW:
The County Attorney's office has reviewed and approved this staff report, as shown in the email
attached to this staff report.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Zoning and Land Development Review staff's previous recommendation
remains the sanle, as noted in the original staff report dated March 19, 2009. Therefore, staff
recommends that the CCPC forward V A-2008-AR-13977 to the Board of Zoning Appeals with a
recommendation of approval, subject to stipulations contained in the Exhibit B, "Conditions of
Approval," dated March 3, 2009, which are attached to the resolution.
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Page 20 of 36
PREP ARED BY:
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DEPARTMENT OF ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
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APPROVED BY:
MARK P. STRAIN, CH.AJRMA.N
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Tentatively scheduled for the April 28, 2009 Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting
VA-2008-AR-13977, MCDONALD 'SAT GULFGATE PLAZA
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Page 21 of 36
COLLIER COUNTY GOVERNMENT
DEPT, OF ZONING & LAND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
WWW.COlLIERGOV.NET
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2800 NORTH HORSESHOE DRIVE
NAPLES, FLORIDA 34104
(239) 252-2400 FAX (239) 252-6968
V ARIANCE PETITION APPLlCA nON
(VARIANCE FROM SETBACK(s) REQUIRED FOR A P ARTICULAR ZONING DISTRICT}
PETITION NO (AR)
PROJECT NAME
PROJECT NUMBER
DATE PROCESSED
ASSIGNED PLANNER
To be completed hy st{{ff
Above 10 be compleled by staff
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APPLICANT/AGENT INFORMATION
NAME OF APPLICANT(S) MCDm~ALD'S USA, LLC- TIM CHESS
ADDRESS 10150 HIGHLAND MANOR DRIVE, SUITE 470, TAMPA, FL
TELEPHONE # 772.486,4190 CELL #
E-MAIL ADDRESS:TIM.CHESS@US.MCD.COM
33610
FAX # 772,679.0130
NAME OF AGENT CPH ENGINEERS, INC.
ADDRESS 2216 AlTAMONT AVENUE, FORT MYERS, Fl 33901
TELEPHONE # 239.332.5499 CELL #
E-MAIL ADDRESS:ALOPEZ@CPHENGtt-lEERS.COM
FAX # 239.332.2955
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PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Legal Description of Subject Property:
Section/Township/Range 11 /50S/25E Property 1.0.#: portion of 61834840006
Subdivision: Naples Grove & Truck Co's Little Farm No, 2 Unil
Metes & Bounds Description:
Acreage: 0.846
Address of Subject Property (If different from Pelitioner's address),
Lol: portion of 37 Block:
r BE AWARE THAT COLLIER COUNTY HAS LOBBYIST REGULATIONS.
II GG.,UU..ID,..E. YOURSELF ACCOR..D.I,N, GlY "AND E, ,NS..UR. E THAT .YO..U..,, A, RE ',N COMP.l.IA. NCE, Wi..-.I H.. THESE
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Complete the following for all registered Association(s) thai could be affecled by this petition. Provide
additional sheets if necessary. Information can be found on the Board of County Commissioner's website at
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NAME OF HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION: NONE
MAILING ADDRESS
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STATE
ZIP
NAME OF HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION:
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ADJACENT ZONING AND LAND USE
Zoning
Land Use
N R.O.W
S (-4, GTMUD-MXD
E (-4, GTMUD-MXD
W C-4, GTMUD-MXD
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Mixed use dev., Gulf Gate PIOl:a Shopping Center
Vacant lot
Mixed use de v., Gulf Gale Plow Shopping Center
Minimum Yard Requiremenls for Subjecl Property:
Front:
Side:
Corner Lot:
Yes 0
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No [8J
No [8J
Waterfront Lot:
Rear:
BE ADVISED THAT SECTION 10.03.05.B.3 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REQUIRES AN APPLICANT TO
REMOVE THEIR PUBLIC HEARING SIGN (5) AFTER FINAL ACTION IS TAKEN BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS. BASED ON THE BOARD'S FINAL ACTION ON THIS ITEM, PLEASE REMOVE ALL PUBLIC
-- HEARING ADVERTISING SIGN(S) IMMEDIATELY.
Collier Coullty Applic~tjoll 2008
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Agenda Item I~o. i7L
May 26, 2809
Page 23 of 36
NATURE OF PETITION
Provide a detailed explanation of the request including what structures are existing and what is proposed; the
amount of encroachment proposed using numbers, i.e. reduce front setback from 25' to 18'; when property
owner purchased property; when existing principal structure was buif1 (include building permit number (5) if
possible); why encroachment is necessary; how existing encroachment came to bej etc.
Far projects authorized under lDC Section 9.04.02, provide detailed description of site alterations, including any
dredging and filling.
Please note that staff and the Collier County Planning Commission shall be guided in their recommendation to the
Boord of zoning Appeals, and that the Boord of zon1ng oppeals sl1all be guided in its determinotion to approve or
deny a variance petition by the below listed crlterio (1-8). (Pleose address these cdteria using oddltional pages if
necessary,)
1, Are there special conditions and circumstances existing which are peculiar 10 the location, size and characteristics
of the land, structure, or building involved.
This parcel (a lease within the Gvll Gate Plaza Development), while recently having been expanded from 0.84
acres to 0.86 acres is still comlrolned by it's limited size and shape, The lot size has been maximized through
negotiations with the Plaza owners and McDonald's Is proposing 10 utilize one of the smallest bvildings avaHable to
redevelop this property, As such, the propos~d development meets most of the reqvirements outlined within the
Collier County Development Code. However, the proposed developmenl does not meet tile required parking spaces
[33 required, 32 proposed) and/or the minimum landscape buffer deptfl,
2. Are there special conditions and circumstances which do not result from the action of the applicant such os pre.
existing conditions relative to the property which is the subject of the variance request.
The existing McDonald's restaurant is on 0 parcel very limited in size u"d does not meet the County's new
development standards In numerous areas. M.cDonald's, desiring to redevelop this restcwront, has negotioted to
increase the lease lot/parcel to 0.846 acres to allow the proposed development to occomadote most of the minimium
Collier County code requirements. However, the minimum parking and/or landscape buffer widtl1 can not be met. In
addition, the parcel con not be enlarged ony h,rther without negatively impacting the existing plcza. The parcel is
further constrained by the need to match up with the existing conditions surrounding tfle property (Ihe existing Gulf
Gate Plaza Development), The below table summarizes the existing, required, ond proposed conditions of the
redevelopment. In particular, please note that the development proposes to increase tfle existing conditions, tile total
open space, total ol1-siTe plantings, and bvilding plonter areas to meet the intent of the code.
Collier County Applieill;Oll 20llR
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Required
Agenda Item No. 17L
May 26, 2009
PaQe 24 of 36
Providea
landscape Buffers
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Open space 2,879,80 SF. (7%)
Building Planters 662.86 SF.
No specific requirements for sites under 5 acres
710 SF.
8,912.38 SF, (24%)
2,229.28 SF.
3. Will a literal interpretation of the provisions of this zoning code work unnecessary and undue
hardship on the applicant or create practical difficulties on the applicant.
Yes
4. Will the variance, If granted, be the minimum variance that will make possible the reasonable use of the land,
building or structure and which promote standards of health, safety or welfare.
Yes
5. Will granting the variance requested confer on the petitioner any special privilege that Is denied by
these zoning regulations to other lands, buildings, or structures In the same zoning district.
No
6. Will granting the variance be in harmony with the intent and purpose of this zoning code, and not be injurious to
the neighborhood, or otherwise detrimental to the public weifore.
Yes
7. Are there natural conditions or physically induced conditions that ameliorate the goals and objectives of the
regulotion such os naturol preserves, lokes, golf course, etc.
The proposed redevelopment project will increase the porcels total open space, number of trees/plonts, building
planter areo ond provide substanliallmprovements to the building elevation.
R. Will granting the variance be consistent with tne growth management plan.
Yes
9. OfFicial Interpretations or Zoning Verifkations: To your knowledge, has there been on official
interpretation or zoning verification rendered on this property within the last year? [gj Yes 0 No
If so, please provide copies.
CDllier County Application 2008
4
Agenda Item No. 17L
May 26, 2009
Page 25 of 36
AFFIDA VII'
I, Shaul Rikman, Manager of Gulf Gate Plaza, LLC. being fIrst duly sworn, depose and say that well
am/are the owners of the property described herein and which is the subject matter of the proposed hearing;
that all the llnswers to the questions in this application, including the disclosure of interest information, all
sketches, data and other supplementary matter attached to and made a part of this application, are honest
and true to the best of our knowledge and belief. I understand that the information requested 011 this
application must be complete and accurate and that the content of this form, whether computer generated or
County printed shall be altered. Public hearings will not be advertised until this application is deemed
complete, and all required information has been submitted,
As the manager for the property owner, I further authorize CPH ENGINEERS, INC., to act as Gulf Gate
Plaza, LLC's representative in any matters regarding this Petition.
OWNER: Gulf G", PI'~IOdda Hm;t~bilitY 00
By: / ~~f//i?&
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State of Florida
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The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this'~ day of December, 2008, by ~ha!ll
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VA.2008.AIl.13977 REV: 1.
MCDONAI DS AT GULF GATE PLAZA
PROJECT: 2007040011
DATE: 11/18/011
Agenda Item No. 17L
May 26, 2009
Page 26 of 36
DUE: 12/4/08
COLLIER COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Community Development and Environmental Services Division
Department of Zoning and Land Development Review
2800 North Horseshoe Drive' Naples, Florida 341 04
Department of Zoning and Land Development Review
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July 18,2008
Mr, Albert Lopez
CPR Engineers, Inc.
2211 Peck Street, Suite 300
Fort Myers, Florida 33901
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Re: Zoning Verification Letter ZLTR-2008-AR-13492, regarding property located at
28 S6 Tamiami Trail East, aka Gulf Gate Plaza, Folio number 6] 834840006, in Section 11
Township 50 South, Range 25 East, Collier County, Florida
Dear Mr. Lopez:
In your letter dated May 1, 2008 you ask for written confirmation that your actions in
remodeling the McDonald's site will not affect Gulf Gate Plaza, and that the Plaza will
not be subject to any similar requirements ~? bring it up to cun-ent Code as well. purs~ant
to Scctton 4.02.00 Site Design Stand~rds of the Collier County Land Development Code.
The property has a zomng designation of General Commercial District-Gateway Triangle
Mixed Use Overlay District-Mixed Use Sub-district (C-4-GTMUD-MXD) and a Final
Plat (FP-200S-AR-12928) has been preliminarily approved to split the McDonald's parcel
from the Gulf Gate Plaza site.
You state that the McDonald's will be remodeled and brought up to cun'ent Code to the
greatest extent possible after the replat receives final approval from the Board of County
Commissioners. Preliminary discussion with county staff showed that the newly created
McDonald's site will go through the Site Development Plan (SOP) process in order to be
redeveloped. The SOP process or the Platting process will not require the Gulf Gate Plaza
site to come into compliance with cunent County codes.
Please be advised that the information presented in this verification letter is based on the
Collier County Land Development Code andlor Growth Management Plan in effect as of
this date. It is possible that subsequent amendment(s) to either of these documents could
affect the validity ofthis verification letter. It is also possible that development of the
subject property (1v1cDonald's:Restimrant) could be affected by other issues not addressed
inthis Jetter, such as, but not ~ip:tited to, concurrency related to the provision o~ adequate
public facilities, environmeptal impact, and other requirements of the Collier County
Land Development Code or related ordinances.
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fJ1ay 26, 2009
Page 27 of 36
Should you require further infotmation please do not hesitate to call me at (239) 252-
2942.
Researched and prepared by:
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Ashle Caserta, Senior Planner
Department of Zoning & Land
Development Review
oss Go enaur, Planning Manager
Depa.rt.. ent of Zoning & Land
Development Review
Cc: ZLTR-2008-AR-13268 (correspondence file)
VA.2008.AR-13977 ReV: 1
MCDO~AlDS AT GULF GATE PLAZA
pHOlECT: 2007040011
DAn: !.l/18/08
DUE: 12/4/08
2211 Peck Street, Suite 300
Fort MyCIS, Plorida 33901
Phone: 239.332.5499
Fax: 239.332.2955
www.cphcnginee1.8.com
November 10, 2008
Ms. Susan Istenes
Director of Zoning
Collier County Government
Dept. of Zoning & Land Development Review
2800 North Horseshoe Drive
Naples, Florida 34104
Re: McDonald's Gulf Gate Plaza Variance Petition
Dear Ms. Istenes:
On behalf of McDonald's USA, LLC, CPH Engineers, Inc. hereby submits this variance
application for your consideration on the above referenced project.
This parcel (a lease within the Gulf Gate Plaza Development), while recently having
been expanded from 0.84 acres to 0.86 acres is still constrained by it's limited size and
shape. The lot size has been maximized through negotiations with the Plaza owners
and McDonald's is proposing to utilize one of the smallest buildings available to
redevelop this property. As such, the proposed development meets most of the
requirements outlined within the Collier County Development Code. However, the
proposed development does not meet the required parking spaces (33 required, 32
proposed) and/or the minimum landscape buffer depth,
We look forward to your review of the project and your input, and please do not hesitate
to contact us if you require any additional information.
Respectfully Submitted,
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(]e~~y ~ffield, P.E.t CPESC (J.-
Senior Vice President/Branch Manager
Engitleers . Surveyors' Architects (AA2GOOO926) . PIatmers . Latrdscapc Architects' Etlvirml/mmtal ScifmHsts . ConstnlCtioll Matlagcmetlt . DcsiglVBuild
COlliER COUNTY GOVERNMENT
DEPT. OF ZONING &. LAhlD DEVElOPMENT REVIEW
WWW_COlllERGOV.NET
2800 NORTH HORSESHOE DRIVE
NAPLES, FlORIDA 34104
(239) 403-2400 FAX (239) 643-6968
L\genda Item No. 17L
May 26, 2009
Page 29 of 36
VARIANCE PETITION
VA-2008-AR-13977 REV: 1
MCDONA LOS AT GU LF GA TE PLAZA
PROJECT: 2007040011
DATE: 11/18/08 DUE: 12/4/08
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LISTED BELOW W /COVER SHEETS A TT ACHED "0 EACH SECTION.
NOTE: INCOMPLETE SUMBITTAlS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
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REQUIREMENTS COPIES REQUIRED REQUIRED
Completed Application (download from website for current form) 15 _X
Pre-Application meeting notes 15 X
Completed Addressing Checklist, Signed by Addressing Department 1 X
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RESOLUTION 09-
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS OF
COLLIER COUNTY RELATING TO PETITION NUMBER V A-
200S-AR-13977, FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE REQUIRED
LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS OF LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE SUBSECTION 4.06.02 LOCATED IN SECTION 11,
TOWNSHIP 50 soum, RANGE 25 EAST IN COLLIER
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of Florida in Chapter 125, Florida Statutes, has
conferred on all cotmties in Florida the power to establish. coordinate and enforce zoning and such
business regulations as are necessary for the protection of the public; and
WHEREAS, the County pursuant thereto has adopted a Land Development Code (LDC)
(Ordinance No. 2004-41, as amended) which establishes regulations for the zoning of particular
geographic divisions of the County, among which is the granting ofyariances; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Zoning Appeals, being the duly elected constituted Board of the
area hereby affected, has held a public bearing after notice as in said regulations made and provided,
and has considered the advisability of a variance from the landscape requirements of Land
Development Code Subsection 4.06.02 by reducing the minimum IS-fOOL Type "DO. buffer width to
10 feet on the property's northern boundary~ by reducing the minimum 7.5-foot Type "An buffer
width on the eastern side to 5 feet; by reducing the minimum 10-foot Type "'D" buffer width on the
southern side to 5 feet; and by modifying the minimum. 7.5-foot wide Type "An buffer requirement
on the western side of the property by proving five separate 10-foot wide landscape islands in the
General Commercial (C-4) and Gateway Triangle Mixed Use Subdistrict (GTMUD-MXD) zoning
districts for the property located at 2886 Tamiami Trail East in Section 11, Township 50 South,
Range 25 East, Collier County, Florida. and has found as a matter of fact that satisfactory provision
and arrangement have been made concerning all applicable matters required by said regulations and
in accordance with Section 4.06.02 of said Land Development Code of Collier County; and
WHEREAS, all interested parties have been given opportunity to be beard by this Board in
public meeting assembled. and the Board having considered all matters presented.
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Page 33 of 36
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY The Board of Zoning Appeals of Collier
County, Florida, that:
The Petition V A-2008-AR-13977 filed by Albert Lopez ofCPH Engineers, Inc. representing
McDonalds USA, LLC, with respect to the subject property, be and the same hereby is approved for a
variance from the landscape requirements of Land Development Code Subsection 4.06.02 by
reducing the minimum 15-foot Type ''0'' buffer width to 10 feet on the property's northern boundary;
by reducing the rninimmn 7.5-foot Type "A" buffer width on the eastern side to 5 feet; by reducing
the minimum 10-foot Type "D" buffer width on the southern side to 5 feet; and by modifying the
minimum 7.5-foot wide Type "Au buffer requirement on the western side of the property by proving
five separate 100foot wide landscape islands all of which is located in the General Commercial (C-4)
and Gateway Triangle Mixed Use Subdistrict (GTMUD-MXD) wning districts.
BE ITFURTIfER RESOLVED that this Resolution relating to Petition Nwnber V A-2008-
AR-13977 be recorded in the minutes of this Board.
This Resolution adopted after motion, second and majority vote, this
day
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,2009.
ATTEST:
DWIGHT E, BROCK, Cleric
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:
, Deputy Clerk
By;
DONNA FIALA. Chairman
Approved as to form
and legal sufficiency:
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Assistant County Attorney If-I'I-6''(
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,Agenda Item No. 17L
May 26, 2009
Page 36 of 36
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
V A.2008-AR-13977
April 4, 2009
Staff recommends that the CCPC forward Petition V A-2008-AR-I3977 to the Board of
Zoning Appeals (BZA) with a recommendation of approval, subject to the following
conditions:
1. The Variances approved are strictly limited to the landscape buffer width
requirements as depicted on the applicant's conceptual site plan (Exhibit A), entitled,
"Site Dimension Plan, prepared by CPH Engineers, Inc., dated December 2008, as
revised through February 11, 2009; and as further depicted in the landscape plan,
entitled "McDonald's, Naples, Collier County, Florida" dated April 1, 2009 (Exhibit
A-I), as further restricted below.
2. The five-foot buffer width Variance granted is limited to the northern, US-41
property boundary, as depicted in the conceptual site plan included as Exhibit A, to
allow a reduction of the IS-foot wide buffer requirement;
3. The 2.5-foot buffer width Variance granted is limited to the eastern property
boundary, as depicted in the conceptual site plan included as Exhibit A, to allow a
reduction of the 7.S-foot wide buffer requirement;
4. The 5-foot buffer width Variance granted is limited to the southern property
boundary, as depicted in the conceptual site plan included as Exhibit A, to allow a
reduction of the 10- foot wide buffer requirement;
5. The 7.5-foot buffer width Variance granted is limited to the western property
boundary, as depicted in the conceptual site plan included as Exhibit A, to allow five,
10-foot minimum width landscape buffers.
6. All the plant materials required by the LDC for screening and buffering shall be
accommodated to the extent feasible in the modified and/or reduced width buffers'
respective areas, in locations to be approved by the County Landscape Architect.
7. Irrespective of that shown on the conceptual site plan included as Exhibit A, the
proposed use shall be required to comply with the Architectural and Site Design
Standards of LDC Section 5.05.08 and all other applicable regulations at the time of
site development plan (SDP) review and approval.
EXHIBIT B