BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS LEON COUNTY, FLORIDA

PCM130106 Jackson Bluff/Ausley Rd.
2. The subject parcels are located in the Mobility District, which promotes the use of
alternative transportation. Approval of this amendment would further the goals of the
Mobility District and the transportation strategies of the West Pensacola Sector Plan by
promoting mixed use development and higher densities and intensities, a prerequisite for
successful implementation of mass transit and other alternative modes of transportation.
3. The subject parcels are within what could be a future urban node providing limited scale
commercial/retail uses for nearby residents. Such nodes can be characterized by a mix of
higher intensity services and uses, more dense housing choices, easy access to mass
transit, and increased walkability made possible by an interconnected sidewalk system.
4. The proposed amendment is not anticipated to have adverse effects on public facilities.
C. APPLICANT’S REASON FOR THE AMENDMENT:
See Attachment I.
D. STAFF ANALYSIS:
The proposed amendment consists of 4 parcels totaling 16.42 acres. Two of the parcels are
developed with apartment complexes, one with a thrift store (formerly the Winn-Dixie site),
and the fourth parcel is a vacant site (formerly a daycare center/classroom portable site).
Land uses in the vicinity of the amendment include single family residences, multi-family
dwelling units, and the School for Arts & Innovative Learning (SAIL) High School.
In determining whether the subject site should remain in the Urban Residential - 2 land use
category or be changed to the University Transition category several issues should be
considered, including: 1) the intent of each of the land use categories as they relate to the
subject site and surrounding area; 2) the effects the proposed change could have on the
character of the area; 3) an evaluation of the applicant’s reason for the amendment in context
of the Comprehensive Plan; and 4) the availability of infrastructure.
1. Review of the Site Relative to the Intent of the Future Land Use Categories
Land Use Policy 2.2.24 establishes the Urban Residential- 2 land use category. The primary
intent of the category is to promote a wide range of housing types and densities (4-20
dwelling units per acre) to encourage urban infill development and the efficient use of
infrastructure. This category may also serve as a transition between low density residential
land use categories and more intense development. Office, retail and commercial uses are
not permitted in this category.
Land Use Policy 2.2.17 establishes the University Transition land use category. This
category is intended to be a compact land use category that provides higher density
residential opportunities (50 dwellings units per acre) near the campuses, serving both to
provide opportunities for student housing near the universities and to protect existing
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