Subject:
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Cocoa Town Center, LLC requests a change of zoning classification from BU-1 to RU-2-15. (26Z00010) (Tax Accounts 2407572 and 2407578) (District 2)
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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 request for change of zoning from BU-1 (General Retail Commercial) to RU-2-15 (Medium-Density Multifamily Residential.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The applicant is requesting a change of zoning classification from BU-1 (General Retail Commercial) to RU-2-15 (Medium-Density Multifamily Residential) on 13.57-acres. The applicant has a companion Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment application, 26SS00003, requesting a FLUM change from Community Commercial (CC) to Residential 15 (RES 15).
A maximum potential density of up to 200 multifamily units is permitted under the current proposal. The applicant has supplied a non-binding concept plan to develop a 144-unit apartment complex; this is for illustrative purposes only, as it has not been reviewed for all applicable land development regulation compliance.
The existing zoning designation of BU-1 was established with zoning action 23Z00003 changing the zoning from GU (General Use) and IU-1 (Heavy Industrial) to BU-1 on April 6, 2023. The subject property was originally zoned GU and was rezoned to BU-2 on September 8, 1960, as zoning action Z-396. The property was rezoned from BU-2 to TR-3 on November 8, 1962, as zoning action Z-858 and then reverted back to GU on July 8, 1963, as referenced in zoning file Z-858. A 12- acre portion of the subject property was rezoned from GU to IU-1 on June 5, 1975, as zoning action Z-3892.
The proposed RU-2-15 zoning is a medium-density multiple-family residential zoning classification encompassing lands devoted to multifamily residential purposes, together with such accessory uses as may be necessary or are normally compatible with residential surroundings.
The property’s current zoning classification will allow for the development of up to 407 multi-family units as stipulated by the Live Local Act (subject to application of land development regulations and comprehensive plan policies).
The property to the north of the subject property is an 8.68-acre lot zoned AGR (Agricultural) with a RES 15 FLU, improved with a single-family home and agricultural accessory structures. South across the Lake Drive right-of-way is an 8.27-acre parcel zoned BU-1 with a CC FLU and developed with a retail fireworks store. East of the subject property is a 20-acre County-owned property developed as a trucking and distribution terminal zoned GML (Government Managed Lands) with CC FLU. Seven parcels abut the subject property to the west, ranging in size from 0.38 to 1.46 acres. The northernmost parcel is developed with a single-family residence and is designated RES 15 Future Land Use with GU zoning. Immediately south is a parcel designated RES 15 Future Land Use with BU-1-A (Restricted Neighborhood Retail Commercial) zoning, developed with a hair salon. The remaining five parcels are designated CC (Community Commercial) Future Land Use with a mix of BU-1 and BU-2 zoning classifications and are all developed with commercial uses.
The Board may wish to consider if the request is consistent and compatible with the surrounding area.
On July 13, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Board considered the request and voted unanimously to recommend approval.
Clerk to the Board Instructions:
Upon receipt of Resolution, please execute and return a copy to Planning and Development.