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: § 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 permitted in that district and is not listed as a permitted use in a less restricted district.
Interpretation Determination:
The Planning and Zoning Board shall not grant any variances, permits, or make any decision, finding, and determination unless it first determines that:
Its decision and action taken is in harmony with the general purposes of the zoning ordinances of the city and is not contrary to the public interest, health, or welfare, taking into account the character and use of adjoining buildings and those in the vicinity, the number of persons residing or working in the buildings, and traffic conditions in the vicinity.