JBCC Development Case Study

The Applicant, JBCC Development, LLC is the contract purchaser of a development site (the “Site”) consisting of 1.82 acres at 2295, 2277, 2257, 2247, and 2237 Fruitville Road and 2268, 2260, 2252, and 2234 2nd Street and a 15’ Alley Vacated Per O.R. Book 2034, PG 1979. The site is zoned Downtown Core (DTC) and is located north of Fruitville Road between North Lime Street and 3rd Street. The proposed development will consist of 5,636 sq.ft. of retail space (convenience store) and Quick Vehicle Serving (Full Service Gas Station) with six (6) gas pumps covered by a 4,582 sq.ft canopy. As there will be three (3) access points, where two (2) will be from 2nd Street, which is a local road. Additionally, there will be a right-in and right-out access point involves Fruitville Road, which is a major arterial. Currently, the site consists of vacant land, single-family unit, variety of commercial uses such as automotive sales, auto repair shop, and retail. However, in redeveloping the subject site, the existing buildings will be demolished. In concert with improving the subject
The Building, Zoning and Code Enforcement Department, Planning Board and City Commission shall use and be guided by the following criteria in the exercise of their discretion when evaluating a site plan submission.
1. Whether the proposed development, design and layout are in keeping with the intent and specific standards and criteria prescribed in pertinent section of the Land Development Regulations;

The Future Land Use designation of the subject property is Urban Edge (Edge) and its zoned as Downtown Core (DTC). The design of the project is consistent with the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan and zoning district regulations. This project will provide job opportunities and property taxes to the City of Sarasota that has not been generated at this level from this property.

2. Whether the proposed development, design and layout are compatible with the Sarasota City Plan, as