Subject:
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Dick Holdings, LLC (Vaheed Teimouri) requests a CUP for a private heliport in AU zoning classification. (25Z00033) (Tax Account 2317013) (District 2)
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Fiscal Impact:
None
Dept/Office:
Planning and Development
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the North Merritt Island Dependent Special District Board conduct a public hearing to consider a CUP (Conditional Use Permit) for a private heliport in AU (Agricultural Residential) zoning classification.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The applicant is seeking a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a Private Heliport in the AU (Agricultural Residential) zoning classification. Private heliports are considered an accessory use to a single-family residence within the AU zoning classification subject to Section 62-1943.5 of Brevard County Code. A residence was constructed under building permit # 23BC11540 and was completed on June 09, 2025. A portion of the parcel has an agricultural orchard grove and an agricultural exemption. The parcel was combined into its current configuration on February 27, 2023. The parcel has access to N. Courtenay Parkway, a County maintained public road.
To the north the abutting parcels are 1.35- and 2.49-acre tracts with agricultural orchard groves use AU and BU-1 zoning. The larger parcel to the east abutting N. Courtenay Parkway has an agriculture exemption; the smaller western parcel does not. South are five (5) abutting parcels. The two parcels having frontage along N. Courtenay Parkway are both zoned BU-1 with a parcel size of 0.68 and 0.69 acres. The northern parcel has commercial and residential uses while the southern parcel is noted as having commercial related amenities. Of the three parcels zoned SR with a BDP, one is developed with a single-family residence; the other two parcels are vacant. The two eastern most lots are 1.21 and 1.09 acres. The adjacent lot to its west is 1.09 acres and is developed with a residence since 2006. To the east side of N. Courtenay Parkway are five (5) parcels. The northern parcel, 1.13-acre, is zoned BU-1 and is developed with commercial use. The second and third lots are zoned AU. The second lot is a 1.01-acre parcel developed with a residence since 1960; the third lot,0.47 acre, is also developed with a home since 1955. Of the four (4) abutting parcels to the west, the northern two parcels are zoned AU. The northern parcel 15-acres has agricultural use of orchard groves while the southern parcel remains vacant. The southern two parcels zoned RR-1 are owned by the applicant and account for a total of 20.63 acres. The property is noted for bees (honey farm) and has an agriculture exemption.
The attached proposed site plan has been submitted in accordance with requirements for the consideration of this request; it has not been reviewed by all agencies to ensure compliance with Brevard County Code of Ordinances. Such will review will be conducted at a later stage of development.
The Board may wish to consider if the request is consistent and compatible with the surrounding area.
The Planning and Zoning Board will consider the request on Monday, November 17, 2025, beginning at 3:00 p.m. and the Board of County Commissioners will consider the request on Thursday, December 11, 2025, beginning at 5:00 p.m. The meetings will be held at the Brevard County Government Center, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building C, Commission Room, Viera, Florida.
Clerk to the Board Instructions:
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