Subject:
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Wanda and Dennis Crocker (Timothy Vulpius) request a change in zoning classification from AU to RR-1. (24Z00059) (Tax Account 2004800) (District 1)
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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 AU (Agricultural Residential) to RR-1 (Rural Residential).
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The applicant is requesting to change the zoning classification from AU (Agricultural Residential) to RR-1 (Rural Residential) on a 1.51-acre parcel to have the zoning classification consistent with the parcel’s lot size. The subject parcel is vacant, and the applicant plans to build a single-family home. The current AU lot standard for minimum lot area is 2.5 acres. The proposed RR-1 minimum lot area standard is 1.0 acres. As a remnant of Tract 4 bisected by US Highway 1, the lot area is nonconforming to current zoning standards for minimum lot area.
The current AU classification permits single-family residences and agricultural uses 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 proposed RR-1 classification permits single-family residential land uses on a minimum one-acre lot, with a minimum lot width and depth of 125 feet. The RR-1 classification permits horses, barns and horticulture as accessory uses to a single-family residence. The minimum house size is 1,200 square feet. The keeping of horses and agricultural uses are considered accessory to a principal residence pursuant to subsection 62-2100.5 (2) of Brevard County Code of Ordinances.
North of the subject property, across Arlington Ave., is a 1.31-acre parcel zoned AU. It is vacant and undeveloped. South of the subject property, across Fairfax Dr., is a 3.14-acre parcel zoned BU-1. It is vacant and undeveloped. East of the subject property, across Highway US-1, is a 3.8-acre parcel zoned AU, and a 2.51-acre parcel zoned RR-1. The AU parcel is vacant and undeveloped. The RR-1 parcel has been improved with a single-family residence. Immediately west of the subject property are two single family lots. They are zoned AU and have a FLU of RES 1.
The Board may wish to consider whether the proposed zoning is consistent and compatible with the surrounding area.
On January 13, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board heard the request and unanimously recommended approval.
Clerk to the Board Instructions:
Once resolution is received, please execute and return a copy to Planning and Development.