File #: 18-0609    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Zoning Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 6/7/2018 In control: Planning and Zoning Board
On agenda: 6/21/2018 Final action:
Title: ZI 2018-01, Check Cashing USA at Sheridan Plaza, 2064 N University Drive, interpretation request. (Dean)
Attachments: 1. Unified Development Application
Title
ZI 2018-01, Check Cashing USA at Sheridan Plaza, 2064 N University Drive, interpretation request. (Dean)

Summary Explanation and Background

Taso Group d/b/a Check Cashing USA (Brian Soclow - Agent) is requesting a Zoning Interpretation to allow check cashing at their store to be located at 2064 N University Drive.

On September 3, 1998 check cashing was first approved through the interpretation process by the Board of Adjustment at 1980 N University Drive. Since then several companies have continued this service at 1980 N University with Check Cashing USA operating at this location since October 2012.

The following locations, and businesses, have been approved through the Interpretation process to allow check cashing:

8960 Taft Street - Statewide Insurance, August 1997
1980 N University Drive - Popular Cash Express, September 3, 1998
2216 N Flamingo Road - CCS Financial Services, November 2001
6954 Pembroke Road - Pines Check Cashing, April 2010
6767 Pembroke Road - Bravo Check Cashing, September 2010
8030 Pines Boulevard - Western Beef, November 2011
100 S Flamingo Road - Amscot, December 2012
314 N University Drive - Amscot, December 2012
15825 Pines Boulevard - Amscot, January 2013

Check Cashing USA is looking to move their existing business to 2064 N University and is requesting a Zoning Interpretation to continue their business at this new location.

Variance Request Summary:

Application
ZI 2018-01
Code Section
32.082(B)(4)
Required/Allowed
Interpretation
Reequest
Allow check cashing

Interpretation Request Details:

1. ZI 2012-02) To allow check cashing at 2064 N University Drive.

Code Reference: ยง 32.082 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
(B) For all non-single-family residential applicants, the Planning and Zoning Board shall perform the following duties and responsibilities: (4) Permit or authorize a use which is not specifically or implicitly prohibited in a zoning district, when the Board finds that the use is similar in character to a use p...

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