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PALM BEACH
MEMORANDUM
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
TO: Marty Minor, Urban Design Studio
CC: Natalie M. Crowley, AICP, Director of Planning and Zoning
Joann Skaria, AICP, Assistant Director of Planning and Zoning
FROM: Olivia Ellison, Principal Planner ,
DATE: July 31, 2023
SUBJECT: LDRA-23-05-0000 / CMJR-23-05-0000 -Veterinary Emergency Group
requesting a LDR Text Amendment and Major Conditional Use for a 24-
hour veterinary clinic in the PGA Boulevard Corridor Overlay
The following comments are based on the applications received by the City on May 15,
2023, supplemental documentation submitted on June 6, 2023, and July 6, 2023 and
found sufficient on July 6, 2023.
Planning and Zoning
LDRA-23-05o000
1. The Applicant has failed to address Staff comments and concerns that were issued
during the review of LDRA-22-03-000085 on May 16, 2023, and at the pre -
application meeting held with the Applicant on April 3, 2023 regarding proximity
to incompatible uses, and potential impacts.
2. Staff does not support introducing an emergency use that will potentially be in an
in -line shopping center adjacent to retail, restaurants, and food service
establishments.
3. The proposed "veterinary clinic, including 24-hour service" use is not consistent
with Table 21: Permitted, Conditional, and Prohibited Use Chart of Section 78-159
of the City Code.
4. The proposed note for "veterinary clinic, including 24-hour service" is unsuitable
in this location within the PGA Boulevard corridor overlay code section. All
additional standards notes should be addressed in Section 78-1590) of the City
Code.
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
I0500 N. Military Trail Palm Beach Gardens, FL 334I0-4698
www.pbgfl.com
Staff Comments
LDRA-23-05-0000 / CMJR-23-05-0000
July 31, 2023
5. Staff does not support the proposed criteria that restricts outdoor areas or the
proposed separation criteria.
CMJR-2 3-o5 0000
6. The Applicant has failed to meet criteria number 3 of Section 78-52(d) of the City
Code with regard to standards for the proposed use. Staff does not support the
proposed additional standards note as written.
7. The Applicant has failed to meet criteria number 4 of Section 78-52(d) with regard
to safe and efficient on -site circulation. The Applicant stated during the pre -
application meeting on April 3, 2023 that patients may be transported from
vehicles to the building by stretcher. The Applicant does not propose any site
modifications to accommodate the stretcher transport or address potential
conflicts with ongoing traffic within the drive aisle.
8. The Applicant has failed to meet criteria number 5 of Section 78-52(d) of the City
Code with regard to mitigating impacts. Due to the proposed location of the
proposed use, the Applicant does not have the opportunity to utilize landscaping,
screening, and buffering to minimize impacts to adjacent uses. Additionally, the
Applicant has not demonstrated how pet waste will not have an impact on the site.
9. The Applicant has failed to meet criteria number 12 of Section 78-52(d) of the City
Code, minimization of potential impacts, due to the proposed location being an in -
line shopping center without separation between uses.
Engineering
1o. Please advise if there will be any proposed parking lot modifications.
Police
11. In reference to transporting an incapacitated animal via gurney, will there be any
parking lot or curb enhancements? Additionally, is the intent to reserve certain
parking spaces for emergencies of this nature?
12. Due to the age of the building, additional crime prevention and Crime Prevention
Through Environmental Design (CPTED) measures could be weathered, damaged,
or non-existent. Please provide details on natural surveillance, lighting, and
locksets due to the proposed 24-hour use.
Fire Rescue
No comments at this time.
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Staff Comments
LDRA-23-05-0000 / CMJR-23-05-0000
July 31, 2023
Building
No comments at this time.
Forestry
No comments at this time.
Community Services
No comments at this time.
GIS
No comments at this time.
Seacoast Utility Authority (SUA)
No comments at this time.
DRAFT Conditions of Approvals:
Conditions forthcoming.
The Applicant shall provide a written response to all comments, indicating
how each comment has been addressed and/or acknowledgement of each
comment. Compliance with expedite subsequent review.
It is suggested that the Applicant clearly identify all changes to the plans by
either "clouding", or otherwise highlighting, the location of all changes to
further expedite the review.
City staff reserves the right to make additional comments throughout the
review process.
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