Subject:
Title
Jay Steinke and Grant Steinke request a zoning classification change from GU to AU. (25Z00038) (Tax Account 2504763) (District 2)
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Fiscal Impact:
None
Dept/Office:
Planning and Development
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners conduct a public hearing to consider a change of zoning classification from GU (General Use) to AU (Agricultural Residential).
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The applicant is requesting a change of zoning classification from GU (General Use) to AU (Agricultural Residential) on a 14.94-acre portion of a 21.48-acre parcel. The entire property is currently vacant, and the applicant intends to develop the subject property for personal and commercial agricultural pursuits followed by a single-family residence. The subject property Future Land Uses are Residential 4 on the 14.94-acre portion at issue, and Private Conservation on the remaining 6.54 acres.
With the proposed use by the applicant, a roadside stand could potentially be used for selling the grown produce on the property. A roadside stand pursuant to Section 62-1945.5, states: Roadside stands are subject to site plan approval, with the following minimum requirements:
(1) All parking for salespeople and customers shall be on the property of the landowner, and there shall be no parking permitted on a right-of-way.
(2) Roadside stands shall be subject to site plan approval as provided in Article VIII, site plans.
(3) Roadside stands shall meet the same setbacks required for primary structures located in the applicable zoning classification.
The subject property's original zoning classification was GU when the Brevard County Zoning Code was established on May 22, 1958.
The subject property Future Land Uses are Residential 4 on the 14.94-acre portion and Private Conservation on the remaining 6.54 acres. These FLU designations established in 1988 by the Brevard County Comprehensive Plan and zoning classification established in 1958 have been retained on the subject property.
The site to the north of the subject property is improved with single-family homes ranging in size from 2.55 to 5.47 acres; zoned AU and RR-1 within Residential 15 FLU. South is a 574.72-acre parcel developed with a residential related amenity, zoned GU with Public Conservation FLU. East of the subject property is a 19.63-acre property that fronts on Barton Blvd. and is zoned AU with a Residential 4 FLU. It is improved with a single-family residence built in 1986. West of the subject property is a 21.52-acre vacant site zoned GU within Residential 4 and Private Conservation FLU.
The Board may wish to consider if the request is consistent and compatible with the surrounding area.
On November 17, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board considered the request and voted unanimously to recommend approval.
On December 11, 2025, the Board opened the public hearing on this item. As the applicant was not present, the Board continued the item to its February 5, 2026, zoning meeting.
Clerk to the Board Instructions:
Upon receipt of resolution, please execute and return a copy to Planning and Development.