Ajax Site Improvements Site and Development Plan (Quasi-Judicial) Staff: Brittany Smith, Planner Agent: Annette M. Boone, Esq., Boone Law Firm Applicant/Owner: MAH Venice Investments, LLC

Summary

This quasi-judicial request seeks to amend the existing Site and Development Plan for Ajax Paving Industries at 500 and 504 Gene Green Rd., Nokomis, FL. The project, covering approximately 10.3 acres of the 94-acre property, aims to modernize and improve the efficiency of the long-standing industrial operation. Key improvements include the construction of five new buildings (four replacing existing modular structures, and one new 11,259 sq ft office building), realigned entry driveway, improved internal traffic flow, and formally paved parking areas. Designated passenger vehicle spaces will increase from 47 to 126, with an additional 48 designated equipment/machinery storage spaces. New stormwater retention and landscaping are also included. A Design Alternative (25-61DA) and an Alternative Parking Plan (APP) are concurrently running petitions. The APP is necessary to allow 45 passenger vehicle spaces in the eastern industrial area, exceeding the standard 2-4 spaces allowed by code, justified by operational needs. Building 1 also crosses an existing easement, which the applicant will address with a proposed stipulation. The project maintains a low Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 0.04 and complies with all building height and setback requirements.

Citizen Impact

This project will modernize a long-standing industrial facility in Nokomis, potentially improving local traffic flow around the site through better organization and defined parking. It also ensures continued access for the City's adjacent Water Booster Pump Station.

Confidence

high