Subject:
Title
Waiver Request, Re: Waiver of Wall Requirement for Rovini Storage Site Plan (22SP00041) District 1
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Fiscal Impact:
None
Dept/Office:
Planning and Development
Requested Action:
Recommendation
The applicant is requesting that the Board of County Commissioners grant a waiver of Section 62-3202(h)(10), which requires a 6-foot masonry or solid wall when commercial developments within a BU-1, BU-2, or Industrial zoning classification are adjacent to residential zoning. Should the Board grant approval, the waiver shall be subject to the criteria depicted in site plan 22SP00041, and must maintain the existing fencing and vegetation along the southern property line.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
Section 62-3202(h)(10) stipulates that site plans within BU-1, BU-2, or Industrial zoning classifications shall construct a minimum of a six-foot high masonry or solid wall, including, but not limited to, concrete block walls, pre-cast (solid) walls, or foam core/steel support with stucco finish, when the subject property abuts a residential zoning classification.
In this case, the owners of the subject property are proposing to develop a 77,200 square-foot single story indoor storage facility. Residential properties abut the south boundary of the subject property. The proposed indoor storage building will be located approximately 281 feet from the closest residential structure to the south.
The Brevard County Natural Resource Management Department is in support of the waiver, noting that the waiver will allow for greater tree preservation and limited disturbance to the natural vegetation onsite. Existing fencing and mature vegetation provide adequate buffering, and constructing a masonry wall will negatively affect the existing landscape screening along the southern boundary of the subject property.
Staff has not granted approval of the waiver and defers to the Board of County Commissioners for a decision. If approved, the waiver shall be subject to the criteria depicted in site plan 22SP00041 and must maintain the existing fencing and vegetation along the southern property line. Any future development, redevelopment, or alteration of the subject property that modifies the site plan or reduces the vegetative buffer will void the wall waiver.
Reference: 24WV00028 and 22SP00041
Clerk to the Board Instructions:
N/A