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| TO: | City of New Port Richey City Council | | FROM: | Debbie L. Manns, City Manager | | DATE: | 10/6/2020 | | RE: | First Reading, Ordinance No. 2020-2199: Amendments to Auto Dealership Standards |
REQUEST:
The request is for City Council to conduct a first reading of an ordinance to amend standards for new and used auto dealerships.
DISCUSSION:
On October 15, 2019, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2020-2166 which established standards for new and used auto dealerships in the Highway Commercial Zoning District. All auto dealers were to be in compliance with the new standards by October 15, 2020. Some of the auto dealers raised concerns over the landscape buffering provisions and the inability to comply as specified. I conducted a meeting with the auto dealers on July 20, 2020 to discuss the issue. As a result of the meeting, staff worked on an amendment which decreases the amount of landscaping required. The Land Development Review Board reviewed the proposed amendment at their meeting on September 17, 2020 and voted in favor of the item. The proposed amendment has also been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that City Council conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 2020-2199 as requested.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:
No funding is required for this item. | | | |