Subject:
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Bhawani 2023, LLC (Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A.) requests a change in zoning classification from BU-1 to BU-1 with a CUP. (25Z00004) (Tax Account 2410497) (District 2)
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Fiscal Impact:
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Dept/Office:
Planning and Development
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the North Merritt Island Special District Board conduct a public hearing to consider a change of zoning classification from BU-1 (General Retail Commercial) to BU-1 (General Retail Commercial) with a CUP (Conditional Use Permit).
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The applicant is seeking a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Alcoholic Beverages for On-Premises Consumption (4COP) on 0.78 acres in conjunction with a 3,719 sq. ft. bar with a restaurant and outdoor patio. The applicant states, “They are seeking a CUP for Alcoholic Beverages for On-Premises Consumption (4COP) for the establishment to operate as it has been for the last at least 30 years as a bar with restaurant and outdoor patio.” The establishment previously had a Special Use Permit (SUP) for Alcoholic Beverages On-Premises Consumption (4COP), under zoning action Z-2734, which has expired.
Section 62-1906 requires an application for a CUP for Alcoholic Beverages for On-Premises Consumption in conjunction with a bar. This CUP request exceeds the Administrative Approval authority by staff due to the restaurant not having 51% or more food sales. On-premises consumption of alcohol would be allowed on the entire property unless the Board stipulates any restrictions.
North of the subject property is 1 parcel, 0.68 acres, commercial property developed with an autobody shop, zoned BU-2 with CC FLU; South of the subject property is 1 parcel, 0.53 acres, commercial property developed with a lawn care and pest control services with BU-1 and BU-2 zoning classifications and CC FLU; East of the subject property is N. Courtenay Pkwy., a State maintained Right of Way; and West of the subject property is 1 parcel, 113.85 acres, recreational property developed as a Brevard County Park, zoned AU with REC FLU.
The Board may wish to consider if the request is consistent and compatible with the surrounding area recognizing existing development trends.
The Planning and Zoning Board will consider the request on Monday, April 14, 2025, beginning at 3:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Brevard County Government Center, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Commission Room, Viera, Florida.
The Board of County Commissioners will consider the request on Thursday, May 01, 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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