Subject:
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Villas at River Palms, LLC (Edward Fleis) requests a change in zoning classification from BU-2 to RU-1-7. (23Z00067) (Tax Account 2438912, 2438913, 2438914, 2438915, 2438917 and 2438918) (District 2)
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Fiscal Impact:
None
Dept/Office:
Planning and Development
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Planning & Zoning Board conduct a public hearing to consider a change of zoning classification from BU-2 (Retail, Warehousing and Wholesale Commercial) to RU-1-7 (Single-family Residential).
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The applicant is requesting a change of zoning classification from BU-2 (Retail, Warehousing and Wholesale Commercial) to RU-1-7 (Single-family Residential) on approximately 2.7 acres. The applicant proposes to develop a single-family residential subdivision containing eleven (11) lots.
Building permits #: 23BC09709, 24BC20363, and 24BC20364 to remove various existing structures from the properties under this review have been completed.
The subject property has been zoned BU-2 under several Zoning actions # Z-283, Z-300 and Z-685. Z-283 was approved by the Board on December 10, 1959. Z-300 was approved by the Board on February 4, 1960. Z-685 was approved by the Board on April 5, 1962.
North of the subject property is a 1.6-acre vacant lot once proposed for a 24-unit condominium (not constructed). The condo was noted as Delano on The River under Site Plan # SP# 05-04-003. South of the subject property is a 14.45-acre parcel developed with a nonconforming mobile home park under the designation of NMH-82. The park’s name is River Palms Trailer Park. The park capacity is 146 units. West of the subject property are three commercial properties developed with multiple commercial uses including a gun range, auto repair and mini warehousing. East of the subject property is the Banana River.
The Board may wish to consider whether the proposed zoning in consistent and compatible with the surrounding area.
On January 23, 2025, the Merritt Island Redevelopment Area Board of Directors heard the request and unanimously recommended approval with a BDP to stipulate that the dwelling units cannot be constructed as mobile homes or condominiums.
The Board of County Commissioners will consider the request Thursday, March 13, 2025. Beginning at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Brevard County Government Center, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Commission Room, Viera, Florida.
Clerk to the Board Instructions:
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