TO: Staff
FROM: Demitrich Auto Center
SUBJECT:
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2838 Howland Blvd. - Demitrich Auto Center - Final Site Plan update
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Applicant: Robert Nieves
Demitrich Auto Center
Project Name: Demitrich Auto Center
Project Type: Final Site Plan
Project Acreage: +/- 0.34 acres
Current Zoning: C-1, Retail Commercial
Reference: SP23-0004
PARCEL NO.: 8130-39-09-0070
Property Location: 2838 Howland Blvd.
Background:
The applicant has questions regarding comments from the May 2023 Comment Letter. Planning staff sent the applicant an email providing the details below on Fire Safety and Code Compliance issues on the property.
The following has been outlined from Fire Safety regarding your property:
1. The facilities store in excess of 500 tires on the property which triggers a multitude of requirements, derived from Florida Fire Prevention Code, NFPA 1, Ch. 33 - Outside Storage of Tires. As of our last site visit on 3/8/2023, we counted 879 tires.
1. An Emergency Response Plan for management of emergencies on the facility shall be developed and submitted to our office for review. (FFPC NFPA 1 Ch. 33.3.1)
2. Due to the number of tires stored on site, the rims must be removed from the tires being stored. (FFPC NFPA 1 Ch. 33.1.10)
3. An exterior, noncombustible fence, at least 10 ft in height, with intruder control on top, shall be provided around the entire perimeter of the property. (FFPC NFPA 1 Ch. 33.6.2)
4. Approved signage, stating the name of the operator, operating hours, emergency telephone numbers, and site rules shall be posted all site entrances. (FFPC NFPA 1 Ch. 33.6.1)
5. Permit No. BLDC21-0141 for the demolition of the building addition added on to the main structure expired on 06/08/2022 and shall be renewed and pass final inspections. (FFPC NFPA 1 Ch. 1.7.12.10)
6. An operational use permit shall be required for the tire storage yard if tires are to remain in excess of 500. (FFPC NFPA 1 Ch. 1.12.8)
In addition, please see attached: “NFPA 1_ Fire Code, 2021 Edition - Chapter 33 Outside Storage of Tires. PDF.
The following has been outlined from Code Compliance regarding your property:
1. Permit NO. BLDC22-0082 for the demolition of the canopy expired 10/25/2022 and shall be renewed and pass final inspections.
2. Permit No. ELEC22-0007 for the Change of Service expired 11/28/2022 and fees due amounting to $60.
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