Subject:
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Schwa Inc. (Kimberly Rezanka) requests a change in zoning classification from BU-1 to RA-2-4. (24Z00051) (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 BU-1 (General Retail Commercial) to RA-2-4 (Single-Family Attached Residential).
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The Applicant is requesting to rezone from BU-1 (general retail commercial) to RA-2-4 (single-family attached residential), which would permit single-family attached dwellings up to 4 units per acre.
North of the subject property are 2 parcels, one parcel is 1.36 acres, vacant with BU-1 zoning designation and the second parcel is 2.52 acres developed with a single-family residence with AU zoning designation. South of the subject property is the Egrets Landing buffer tract and Egrets Landing subdivision entrance, zoned EU-2. West of the subject property is 1 parcel located across N. Courtenay Pkwy. and is 3.09 acres developed with a single-family residence, and zoning designation BU-1.
The proposed RA-2-4 classification is a four unit per acre multiple-family attached residential zoning classification. It permits multi-family residential development or single-family residences at a density of up to four units per acre on 7,500 square foot lots. RA-2-4 classification does not permit apartments.
Single-family attached residential zoning can be used as a transition to buffer from the higher intensity impacts along N. Courtenay Pkwy.
The applicant has provided a concept plan with 9 townhomes. Please note, this plan is not required, nor has it been reviewed by county staff for code compliance.
On November 14, 2024, the North Merritt Island Dependent Special District Board heard the request and unanimously recommended to deny the request citing drainage and compatibility issues.
On November 18, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board heard the request. The vote was split 5 to 5, with no majority recommendation for approval or denial.
The Board may wish to consider if the request is consistent and compatible with the surrounding area and the comprehensive plan.
Clerk to the Board Instructions:
Upon receipt of resolution, please execute and return a copy to Planning and Development.