Subject:
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Linde Inc. (Kim Rezanka) requests a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for IU-1. (25Z00017) (Tax Account 2103214) (District 1)
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Fiscal Impact:
None
Dept/Office:
Planning & Development
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Planning and Zoning Board conduct a public hearing to consider a CUP for chemical manufacturing within an IU-1 (Heavy Industrial) zoning classification.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The applicant is seeking a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the Heavy Industry use of chemical manufacturing on 10.46 acres of vacant land located on the northern portion of the site. The applicant proposes to expand the existing air separation plant to increase production capacity, which is located south of the subject property. The expansion will include a new cold box that is a specialized enclosure that houses key cryogenic equipment, such as heat exchangers, distillation columns, and other components necessary for the liquefaction and separation of gases, such as liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquid oxygen (LOX), and liquid nitrogen (LIN). Its primary purpose is to maintain low temperatures while minimizing heat transfer from the external environment, ensuring optimal performance of the cryogenic processes. Chemical manufacturing is considered a Heavy Industry use as defined in Section 62-1102 and requires a CUP as identified in Section 62-1544. The entire site encompasses approximately 26 acres under two tax account numbers, which include the subject property.
The applicant has submitted a nonbinding conceptual plan (note: at this time, this plan has not been thoroughly reviewed by all agencies for compliance with all applicable regulations).
North of the subject property are 3 vacant parcels, 10 acres with AU zoning, 1.88 acres with AU zoning, 22 acres of vacant land with RR-1 zoning, and a 1-acre parcel developed as a flag lot with RRMH-1 zoning, all parcels have RES 2 FLU. South is a portion of the parent parcel for the subject property, 4.16 acres with IU-1 zoning and IND FLU designation. East of the subject property is a portion of the parent parcel for the subject property, approximately 9.50 acres with PIP zoning with PI FLU designation. West of the subject property are two parcels, 16.5 acres and 8 acres of vacant land with RR-1 zoning and RES 2 FLU designation.
The Board may wish to consider whether the expansion of IU-1 zoning classification is compatible with the surrounding residentially zoned area.
The Board may consider applying approval conditions that mitigate any potential impacts of the CUP.
The Board and the applicant should be advised that the activities on the property must comply with the standards in the Brevard County Code of Ordinances, including, but not limited to, Chapter 46, Article IV, Noise, and Sections 62-1544 and 62-1833.5.
The applicant must ensure any on-site improvements comply with the applicable standards and specifications established by the Brevard County Code.
The Board of County Commissioners will consider the request on Thursday, July 17, 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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