Subject:
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Anthony Falanga requests a change of zoning classification from AU to RR-1 (26Z00017) (Tax Account 2316489) (District 2)
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Fiscal Impact:
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Dept/Office:
Planning and Development
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Planning and Zoning Board conduct a public hearing to consider a request for change of zoning classification from AU (Agricultural Residential) to RR-1 (Rural Residential)
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The applicant is requesting a change of zoning classification from AU (Agricultural Residential) to the RR-1 (Rural Residential) zoning classification on 2.0 acres to allow for the development of one (1) single-family residence on the subject property. The subject parcel has no approved access to a county-maintained roadway. The owner will be submitting a proposed access easement agreement to provide such access consistent with Section 62-102(a) of the Brevard County Code, should the zoning request be approved. The subject parcel is currently undeveloped and is located 300 feet east of N. Courtenay Parkway, approximately 1,600 feet north of E. Crisafulli Road.
The property's configuration has existed since August 1, 1979, as recorded in ORB 2087, Page 653. The Zoning code has required a minimum lot area of 2.5 acres within the AU zoning classification since March 6, 1975. As such, the parcel is deemed to be substandard to the required lot area.
The subject property's AU (Agricultural Residential) zoning classification has remained unchanged since its original establishment in 1958.
North of the subject property are three (3) parcels, all zoned RR-1 with RES 1 FLU. Parcels range from 0.97 acres to 1.03 acres. Each parcel is developed with a single-family residence.
South of the subject property is one (1) parcel, zoned AU with RES 1 FLU. Parcel is 2.0 acres and is undeveloped; however, two structures appear on aerials; they may be unpermitted.
East of the subject property is one (1) parcel at 74.5 acres, zoned AU with RES 1 FLU. It is undeveloped but noted as having an AG exemption and is used for grazing land.
West of the subject property are two (2) parcels, zoned BU-1 with Community Commercial FLU. The northern parcel is 0.66 acres, developed with a single-family residence. The southern parcel is 0.65 acres, vacant and owned by the applicant.
RR-1 classification encompasses lands devoted to single-family residential development of spacious character, together with such accessory uses as may be necessary or are normally compatible with residential surroundings on a minimum one-acre lot, with a minimum lot width and depth of 125 feet. The RR-1 classification permits horses, barns, and horticulture as accessory uses to a single-family residence. The minimum house size is 1,200 square feet. Keeping horses is an accessory use to a principal residence within the RR-1 zoning district.
The subject property is located within both the 1992 and 2018 North Merritt Island (NMI) Small Area Studies. The 1992 study notes that residential density should be reduced from two (2) units per acre to one (1) unit per acre, which applies to 65% of the NMI area. Section 92B.5.13 of the small area study affected the subject parcel by changing the residential density from Suburban 2 to Suburban 1 on a total of 6,500± acres.
The board may wish to consider if the request is consistent and compatible with the surrounding area.
The North Merritt Island Dependent Special District Board will consider the request on Thursday, July 09, 2026, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
The Board of County Commissioners will consider the request on Thursday, August 06, 2026, beginning at 5:00 p.m. The meeting 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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