Subject:
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Casabella Development, LLC (Kim Rezanka) requests a zoning classification change from BU-1-A to RU-2-6. (24Z00064) (Tax Account 3018651) (District 4)
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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 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 requests a zoning classification change from BU-1-A (Restricted Neighborhood Retail Commercial) on 5 acres to RU-2-6 (Low-Density Multiple-Family Residential). 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).
The applicant submitted a conceptual plan (which is not binding) for one 6-plex and two 7-plex, two-story buildings, totaling 20 fee-simple-ownership individual attached residential units. The plan also indicates the reservation of wetlands, a stormwater pond, a 50-foot drainage easement at the north property line, and common open space. Sidewalks will connect to Wickham Rd. A 50-foot-wide stormwater management tract borders the west property line of the subject property, separating the single-family detached residential neighborhood from the proposed two two-story single-family attached units.
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. Five undeveloped platted lots are located east of the 50-foot-wide stormwater management water tract. The property has RU-1-11 zoning and NC & RES-15 FLU designations. To the East, across Wickham Rd., is an apartment complex. A multi-family development with approx. 274 units with RU-2-15 zoning and a RES-15 FLU. Also developed is a 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 an 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.
On April 14, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board heard the request and unanimously recommended approval of RU-2-6 zoning classification.
Clerk to the Board Instructions:
Upon receipt of resolution, please execute and return a copy to Planning and Development.