03-28-2013 WS Memo and Order-Internet Vehicle Sales OfficeVILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
TO: Mayor and Village Council
FROM: Ed Green, Village Manager l
BY: Jodi Nentwick, Interim Co unity Development Director
DATE: March 28, 2013
SUBJECT: MOTION — Issuance of Special Permit for Similar Uses within Zoning
District (David Cohen — Vehicle Internet Sales Office)
The Village Administration received a Similar Use Special Permit request from David Cohen
seeking approval to operate a vehicle internet sales office within the C -A Commercial District, at
712 U.S. Highway One, Suite 301 -35.
The proposed use is similar to professional office, which is a permitted use by right within this
zoning district. The business entails the selling and marketing of automobiles via the internet.
There will be no outdoor storage or displays of the vehicles. No repairs or walk up business or
the like will be conducted on site, and there will be no exterior signage.
Staff has reviewed the application for compliance based on the guidelines of Section 45 -16.1 of
the Village Code of Ordinances.
This item was presented to Council at its March 14' 2013 Workshop Session and was moved to
the Regular Session by consensus.
Recommendation:
Village Administration recommends Council consideration and approval by Motion of
the Similar Use — Special Permit application by David Cohen allowing for the operation
of an internet vehicle sales office located at 712 U.S. Highway One, Suite 301 -35 in
accordance with Village Policies and Procedures.
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VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
ORDER ON APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT
Applicant: David Cohen
Location: 712 U.S. Highway One, Suite 301 -35 Parcel ( "Premises ")
Legal Description: 68- 43- 42- 09 -01- 071 -0020
YACHT CLUB ADDITION TO VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
LOTS 2, 3 & S 80 FT OF LOT 4 BLK 71
Zoning District: CA Commercial District
Request: Special Use Permit for a Similar Use to Establish an Internet Vehicle Sales Office.
This matter came before the Village Council for public hearing on March 28, 2013.
Upon consideration of the recommendation of the Community Development Director and the
statements presented by the Applicant, members of the public and other interested persons during
the course of the public hearing, the Village Council hereby finds as follows:
The Applicant's request satisfies the criteria and requirements set forth in Section
45 -16.1 of the Village Code of Ordinances for the grant of a special use permit for
the establishment of similar use within the CA commercial zoning district.
Based on the foregoing, it is hereby ORDERED by the Village Council that:
1. The Applicant's request to establish an Internet Vehicle Sales Office on the
Premises is GRANTED subject to the following conditions:
A. No outdoor display or repair of vehicles on site.
B. No exterior signage permitted.
C. The Applicant shall secure and maintain, at all times, a valid Business Tax Receipt
issued by the Village of North Palm Beach.
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2. Should the Applicant fail to meet each of the conditions outlined above, the
Community Development Director may revoke this Special Use Permit in accordance with the
provisions of Section 45- 16.1(f) of the Village Code of Ordinances
DONE AND ORDERED this day of March, 2013.
ATTEST:
Melissa Teal, Village Clerk
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
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William L. Manuel, Mayor