Subject:
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Casabella Development, LLC (Kim Rezanka) requests a change of zoning classification from BU-1-A to RU-2-6. (24Z00064) (Tax Account 3018651) (District 4)
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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 change of zoning classification from BU-1-A (Restricted Neighborhood Retail Commercial) to RU-2-6 (Low-Density Multiple-Family Residential).
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The applicant is requesting a change of zoning classification from BU-1-A (Restricted Neighborhood Retail Commercial) on 5 acres to RU-2-6 (Low-Density Multiple-Family Residential). The applicant submitted a conceptual plan for one 6-plex and two 7-plex, two-story buildings, totaling 20 fee simple ownership individual attached residential units. However, this plan is not binding.
The subject property consists of one (1) parcel located on the west side of Wickham Rd., approximately 450 ft. north of Casabella Pl. The site is currently undeveloped. The site has access along a Brevard County maintained roadway: Wickham Road (to the east).
In 2023, the Live Local Act was enacted and was revised in 2024. The Act is intended to address the state's growing housing affordability crisis through significant land use, zoning, and tax benefits. Pursuant to Florida Statute 125.01055, a county must authorize multifamily and mixed-use as allowable uses in any area zoned for commercial, industrial, or mixed use if at least 40 percent of the residential units in a proposed multifamily rental development. In unincorporated Brevard County, the Live Local Act effectively allows for development of up to 30 dwelling units per acre. The subject property, encompassing 5 acres zoned BU-1-A, allows for development options that include either commercial use with a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 0.75 or 150 multi-family units as stipulated by the Live Local Act.
The proposed RU-2-6 classification low-density multiple-family residential zoning classifications encompass lands devoted to low-density multifamily residential purposes, together with such accessory uses as may be necessary or are normally compatible with residential surroundings. RU-2-6 is a six unit per acre multiple-family residential zoning classification. It permits multiple-family residential development or single-family residences at a density of up to six units per acre on 7,500 square foot lots.
To the north is one (1) lot with an existing automotive service business with BU-1 zoning and CC FLU designations on 0.92 acres. To the west is Casabella Subdivision, platted with approximately 139 single-family lots. The property has RU-1-11 zoning and NC & RES-15 FLU designations. To the east, across Wickham Rd., is Legacy at Oakwood Landing apartment complex. A multi-family development with approx. 274 units with RU-2-15 zoning and a RES-15 FLU. Also developed is Cypress Bank on a 1.2-acre parcel with PIP zoning and PI FLU and a U.S. Post Office on a 5.55-acre parcel with an IU zoning class and a PUB FLU designation. South of the subject property is Casabella Office Park on 5 acres with a BU-1 zoning and CC FLU designation.
The Board may wish to consider whether the proposed zoning request is consistent and compatible with the surrounding area.
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 Cunty Government Center, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Commission Room, Viera, Florida.
Clerk to the Board Instructions:
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