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Conditional Use Permit Petition Submitted by BWR FL, LLC (CU2509)
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
Request:
Conditional Use Permit for a reconstituted Limestone Business
General Location:
North side of Cortez Boulevard approximately 3,539 feet from Treiman Boulevard
Parcel Key Number:
394086
Summary of Applicant’s Request:
The petitioner is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to operate a reconstituted limestone business on an active mining property owned by West Florida Aggregates. The proposed use will be located on 5 acres within a larger 544-acre parcel. The operation will include a 10,000-square-foot concrete pad where crushed limestone fines, cement, water, and compaction will be used to produce limestone blocks. A storage area will also be provided around the production area for loading and unloading, finished block and equipment.
The materials will be sourced by local quarry, which helps reduce transportation-related emissions. The finished products will be used in residential paving, building construction, and landscaping. These blocks offer improved thermal performance, contributing to energy savings in buildings. With a high Solar Reflective Index, they also help reduce the urban heat island effect. The products are durable, have a long lifespan, and reduce material waste and replacement costs. Additionally, they use less cement and water than traditional concrete masonry units, making them a more sustainable option.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
A matter of policy. There is no financial impact.
LEGAL NOTE
The Planning and Zoning Commission has approval jurisdiction over the subject application. The Applicable Criteria for conditional use approval are contained in Appendix A, (Zoning Code) Article V, Section 4. The Conditional Use Approval must be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Planning and Zoning Commission determine whether a need for a Temporary use permit exists; if such a determination is made, the Planning & Zoning Commission may approve the request for a Conditional Use permit for a reconstituted Limestone Business with performance conditions.