ZOM0713 Powerpoint Presentation

ZOM-07-13
Location Map
ISKCON of Alachua, Inc
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ISKCON of Alachua, Inc
City of Alachua
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NW COUNTY RD 239
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Zoning
ISKCON of Alachua, Inc
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City of Alachua
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NW COUNTY RD 239
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Future Land Use
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Applicant Request
• Create a planned development (PD) district of
approximately 86 acres with a mix of uses
including a private school, spiritual retreat,
religious facilities, farm worker housing and farm
operations
• Proposed PD takes into account existing uses on
the site as well as proposed uses in a 20 year
time frame.
Bhaktevidanta Academy
• 120 students in 5 buildings: Grades K-6
• Private Academy not related to charter school
found on the southeast portion of the property.
• Allowed by Special Use Permit under the overall
PD
• One security Dwelling
Farm Worker Housing
• Maximum 7 residential units. Density will not
exceed the maximum density allowed under the
rural/agriculture land use (1 du/5 acres).
• Permitted by special exception under the PD
zoning district.
Religious Facilities
• New Temple structure proposed
• Existing temple includes a kitchen facility, outdoor
pavilion, parsonage, office and gift shop
• These uses are allowed by right under the
existing code – no special use permit or special
exception required
Spiritual Retreat
• Classified as a ‘recreational camp’ in the ULDC
(404.111)
• Allowed by special exception
• 2 Lodges (maximum 25 rooms per lodge)
proposed along with 23 retreat cabins
• Retreat Center adjacent to lodges and new
temple
• Proposed use for extended (week long) retreat by
visitors
Comprehensive Plan Consistency
• Proposed uses are considered an Institutional
Use per the Future Land Use Element of the Plan
(religious facilities, schools)
• Facilities meet the location criteria for Institutional
uses.
• Farm uses including farm worker housing are
consistent with Agricultural policies found in the
Plan
ULDC Consistency
• Proposed uses meet the criteria found in the
ULDC for the approval of special use permits and
special exceptions by the Board.
Staff Recommendation
• Staff recommends that the Commission hear the
item and approve the request for a planned
development district with special use permit for a
private school and special exceptions for farm
worker housing and spiritual retreat (recreational
camp).