Subject:
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Robert and Michelle Matthias (Thomas Brandon) request a change in zoning classification from EU and AU to all EU (24Z00067) (Tax Account 2511107) (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 EU (Estate Use Residential) and AU (Agricultural Residential) to all EU (Estate Use Residential).
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The applicants are requesting to rezone a 0.91-acre parcel from EU (Estate Use) & AU (Agricultural Residential) to all EU. The subject property is developed with a 2-story single-family house built in 1953. There is an active building permit, 23BC16356, for an addition to the existing principal structure. Approval of this request will provide consistent zoning across the entire property.
The EU and AU zoned portions were combined to create the subject property’s current configuration in May 1975 and recorded in ORB 1525 PG 395. The subject property is bifurcated by Rockledge Dr. The westerly 0.3 acre, (approximately), portion of the subject property is established with the AU zoning classification. The eastern portion and the portion bifurcated by Rockledge Dr. is approximately 0.5 acre and 0.1 acre, respectively, with EU zoning.
Pursuant to Sec. 62-2116(2), the parcel should be considered one (1) lot despite being bifurcated by a public right of way because neither portion separately meets the minimum lot size of 15,000 square feet for the current EU zoning. The principal structure shall be located on the side with the greater land area.
Zoning action Z-1778 administratively rezoned multiple parcels (including a portion of the subject property) from AU to EU. The effective date of this action is August 8, 1965.
There are no current code enforcement cases attached to the subject property. The subject property is located on a County maintained road.
North of the subject property is a 0.68-acre property improved as a single-family residence with AU and EU with RES 4 FLU. South of the subject property is a 0.55-acre lot developed as a single-family residence with AU and EU zoning and RES 4 FLU. East of the subject property is the Indian River. West of the subject property is a vacant parcel with BU-2 zoning and CC FLU.
The Board may wish to consider whether the proposed zoning is consistent and compatible with the surrounding area.
On February 17, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board heard the request and unanimously recommended approval.
Clerk to the Board Instructions:
Once resolution is received, please execute and return a copy to Planning and Development.