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File #: 4879   
Type: Public Hearing Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 7/26/2022 In control: Planning and Zoning Board / Local Planning Agency
On agenda: 8/15/2022 Final action: 8/15/2022
Title: Daren T. and Regina M. Dempsey request a change of zoning classification from AU to RU-1-13. (22Z00033) (Tax Account 2318342) (District 2)
Attachments: 1. Administrative Policies of the Future Land Use Element.pdf, 2. Staff Comments, 3. GIS Maps, 4. Applicant Exhibit, 5. Applicant Exhibit Submitted 08-11-22
Subject:
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Daren T. and Regina M. Dempsey request a change of zoning classification from AU to RU-1-13. (22Z00033) (Tax Account 2318342) (District 2)
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Fiscal Impact:
None
Dept/Office:
Planning & Development
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Planning & Zoning Board conduct a public hearing to consider a change of zoning classification from AU (Agricultural Residential) to RU-1-13 (Single-Family Residential).
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The applicants are seeking a change of zoning classification from AU to RU-1-13 in order to split their 1.41-acre property into 2-lots. The current Future Land Use designation of RES 4, will allow up to 5 dwelling units on the property. The RU-1-13 zoning classification permits single-family residences on minimum 7,500 square foot lots, with minimum widths and depths of 75 feet, and a minimum house size of 1,300 square feet. RU-1-13 does not permit horses, barns or horticulture.

The existing house is 1,379 sq. ft. that was built in the 1950's, which is less than the minimum size for either EU or EU-2 zoning classification. In comparison to EU and EU-2, RU-1-13 has the smallest square feet of minimum living area; least setbacks for principal and accessory structures; and least square footage of minimum lot size. All three zoning classifications are devoted to single-family residential development of spacious character with the same permitted uses.

There is an existing pattern of agricultural residential zoning and estate use residential zoning on lots ranging from 0.34 acres to 3.04 acres surrounding the subject property. To the north of the subject property is a single-family residence on a 2.74-acre lot zoned AU; to the south is an HOA-owned tennis court on a 0.56-acre lot zoned EU-2; to the east is a single-family residence on 3.04 acres zoned AU. To the west, across N. Tropical Trail, are two (2) single-family residences, each on 1.25 acres lots zoned EU.

The request can be c...

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