Subject:
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Tiffany and Henry Lequear request a change of zoning classification from RR-1 to AGR. (24Z00058) (Tax Account 3008694) (District 3)
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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 RR-1 (Rural Residential) to AGR (Agricultural).
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The applicant is requesting a change of zoning classification from RR-1 (Rural Residential) to AGR (Agricultural) to allow a zoning consistent with the RES 1:2.5 Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation for the development of a deer farm on 5.78 acres. Currently, the parcel is undeveloped. The subject property is located approximately 2700 ft. West of Fleming Grant Rd. on the West end of Wilden Rd., a county-maintained road located in the rural area. The property is further located at the end of an approved access easement off Wilden Rd.
The proposed AGR classification permits single-family or mobile home residences and agricultural pursuits on 5 acre lots, with a minimum width of 200 feet and depth of 300 feet. The minimum house size in AGR is 750 square feet. Agricultural pursuits including the packing and processing of commodities raised on the premises. The sale of products produced on the property and any other agricultural produce may be sold from roadside stands. Other pursuits include raising and grazing of animals, dude ranches and pet kennels, etc.
North of the subject property is a 637 acre parcel of vacant land owned by St. Johns River Water Management with Government Managed Lands (GML(P)) zoning and Public Conservation (PUB-CONS) FLU. South of the subject property is a 5.0 acre parcel, vacant land with GU zoning and Residential 1:2.5 (RES 1:2.5) FLU. East of the subject property is a 2.97 acre parcel of land developed as a fish farm with RR-1 zoning and RES 1:2.5 FLU. West of the subject property is a 10 acre parcel of vacant land owned by St. Johns River Water Management with GML(P) zoning and PUB-CONS FLU.
The Board should consider whether the proposed zoning request is consistent and compatible with the surrounding area.
On January 13, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board heard the request and unanimously recommended approval. During the discussion that took place at this meeting, the applicant stated that the deer farm may be used in order to raise deer to promote certain genetic qualities, which would then be sold. As this was information not previously known to staff, an addendum to Staff Comments was created (see “Addendum 1” attached).
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