Subject:
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Sami & Violette Salib (Carmine Ferraro) request a change of zoning classification from AU to BU-1. (26Z00015) (Tax Accounts 2000371 and 2000352) (District 1)
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Fiscal Impact:
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Dept/Office:
Planning and Development
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Planning and Zoning Board conduct a public hearing to consider a request for change of zoning classification from AU (Agricultural Residential) to BU-1 (General Retail Commercial).
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The applicant is requesting a change of zoning designation from AU (Agricultural Residential) to BU-1 (General Retail Commercial) on two parcels totaling 7.05 acres. The applicant has submitted a companion Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation of the subject properties from NC (Neighborhood Commercial) and RES 2 (Residential, 2 units per acre) to CC (Community Commercial).
The subject parcels are currently undeveloped and are located on the east side of U.S. Highway 1 at the northeast corner of Lionel Road, approximately 0.2 miles north of Gloria Avenue. The applicant states that the owners intend to join both properties and develop the entire site as a commercial development consistent with the existing commercial development at this intersection.
The properties remain in their original configuration. The western property was established with a recorded deed in OR Book 229, Page 336 on August 25, 1959, and the eastern property was established with a recorded deed in OR Book 882, Page 92 on June 18, 1966.
The subject property retained its original zoning classification of AU when the Brevard County zoning code was adopted on May 22, 1958.
AU zoning classification encompasses lands devoted to agricultural pursuits and single-family residential development of spacious character on 2.5 acre lots, with a minimum lot width and depth of 150 feet. The minimum house size in AU is 750 square feet. The AU classification also permits the raising/grazing of animals, fowl and beekeeping.
The BU-1 general retail commercial zoning classification encompasses land devoted to general retail shopping, offices and personal services to serve the needs of the community. BU-1 requires a minimum 7,500 square foot lot. The BU-1 classification does not permit warehousing or wholesaling.
Four parcels abut the subject properties to the north. The westernmost parcel is 0.76 acres developed with a single-family residence and designated with NC FLU with AU zoning. The three adjoining parcels to the east are each 1.05 acres, developed with single-family residences, and designated RES 2 FLU with RR-1 zoning. There are two parcels located south of the subject properties across Lionel Road. The property located on the southeast corner of Lionel Road and U.S. Highway 1 is 1.48 acres, developed with a retail store (Dollar General), with BU-1 zoning classification and CC FLU. The second parcel is 15 acres, developed by the Brevard County School Board as Pinewood Elementary School, zoned GML(I) (Government Managed Lands) with RES 2 FLU. East of the subject properties are a 3.33-acre parcel, developed with residential related amenities (built in 2025), AU(L) zoning classification, and RES 2 FLU. West of the subject properties is U.S. Highway 1, a four lane, state-maintained roadway. A 10-unit motel on property zoned BU-2 with a CC (Community Commercial) FLU is located directly across U.S. Highway 1 from the subject properties.
The board may wish to consider if the request is consistent and compatible with the surrounding area.
The Board of County Commissioners will consider the request on Thursday, August 06, 2026, beginning at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Brevard County Government Center, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building C, Commission Room, Viera, Florida.
Clerk to the Board Instructions:
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