Subject:
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Jay Sriambe LLC. (Bruce Moia) requests a change in zoning classification from BU-1 and BU-2 to RU-2-30. (24Z00066) (Tax Account 2426536) (District 2)
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Fiscal Impact:
None
Dept/Office:
Planning and Development
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Planning and Zoning Board conduct a public hearing to consider a change of zoning classification from BU-1 (General Retail Commercial) and BU-2 (Retail, Warehousing and Wholesale Commercial) to RU-2-30 (High-Density Multiple-Family Residential).
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The applicant is requesting to change the zoning of a 6.93-acre property from BU-1 and BU-2 to RU-2-30 to redevelop the subject site as multi-family. The proposal is for 190 multi-family residential units. The parcel is located within the Merritt Island Redevelopment Agency (MIRA). A companion request 24SS00015 proposes to amend the Future Land Use designation from Community Commercial (CC) to Residential 30 (RES 30).
The subject parcel is currently zoned BU-1 and BU-2 and was developed as a Limited-service hotel built in 1973. The site has frontage on E. Merritt Island Causeway (State Road 520).
Ancillary commercial uses are permitted in the RU-2-30 zoning classification under Sec. 62-1373(1) which include restaurants, and those commercial uses permitted in the BU-1-A (restricted neighborhood commercial) zoning classification.
A concept plan has been submitted by the applicant for informational purposes. This plan has not been reviewed for conformity with Brevard County Code of Ordinances including, but not limited to, height restrictions applicable to the RU-2-30 zoning classification.
In 2023, the Live Local Act was enacted and was revised in 2024. The Act is intended to address the state's growing housing affordability crisis through significant land use, zoning, and tax benefits. Pursuant to Florida Statute 125.01055, a county must authorize multifamily and mixed-use as allowable uses in any area zoned for commercial, industrial, or mixed use if at least 40 percent of the residential units in a proposed multifamily rental development. In unincorporated Brevard County, the Live Local Act effectively allows for development of up to 30 dwelling units per acre. The subject property, encompassing 6.93 acres zoned BU-1 and BU-2, allows for development options that include either commercial use with a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 1.00 or 207 multi-family units as stipulated by the Live Local Act.
To the northwest, on the southerly side of Palmetto Ave., is a 4-acre parcel with RU-2-15 zoning developed as multi-family residential (condominiums). To the northeast, is residential subdivision with RU-1-11 zoning. To the south are four properties with BU-2 zoning that include a 0.89-acre parcel developed as a bank; a 0.80-acre parcel developed as a professional office plaza; and a 0.4 acre and 0.37-acre parcels developed as a bank. To the west is a 2.67-acre vacant parcel RU-2-15 zoning.
The Board may wish to consider whether the proposed zoning request is consistent and compatible with the surrounding area.
The Board of County Commissioners will consider the request on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Beginning at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Brevard County Government Center, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Commission Room, Viera, Florida.
Clerk to the Board Instructions:
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