Subject:
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Michael S. Palo (Landon Scheer) requests a zoning classification change from BU-1 and RU-1-7 to BU-2 with a BDP. (25Z00029) (Tax Account 2611657, 2611658) (District 4)
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Fiscal Impact:
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Dept/Office:
Planning & Development
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Planning & Zoning Board conduct a public hearing to consider a change of zoning classification from BU-1 (General Retail Commercial) and RU-1-7 (Single-Family Residential) to BU-2 (Retail, Warehousing and Wholesale Commercial) with a BDP (Binding Development Plan).
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The applicant is requesting a change of zoning classification from BU-1 and RU-1-7 to BU-2 with a BDP to limit uses to all BU-1 uses, and with BU-2 uses limited to contractor’s offices, plants, and storage yards, on two (2) parcels totaling a 3.37-acre property.
The applicants' proposed use falls under a permitted use with conditions under Section 62-1483. The use specifically is found in Section 62-1833.5, which has the condition (a): Storage yards must be enclosed with a six-foot wall, louvered fence, or chain-link fence.
The applicant has a companion Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment application, 25SS00007, requesting a FLUM change from Community Commercial (CC) and Residential 15 (RES 15) to all CC. Approval of the requests will provide a unified zoning and FLU across both properties.
The RU-1-7 is a single-family residential zoning classification that allows for a minimum floor area of 700 square feet. BU-1 zoning classification is devoted to general retail shopping, offices, and personal services to serve the needs of the community. BU-1 does not permit warehousing and wholesale. The proposed BU-2 zoning classification permits retail, wholesale, and warehousing commercial. BU-2 zoning is the county’s most intense commercial zoning classification due to the intensive nature of commercial activities permitted. Off-site impacts such as noise, light, traffic, and other potential nuisance factors associated with BU-2 activities should be considered. The BU-2 zoning classification allows outside storage of retail items, but not limited to, motor vehicles, utility sheds, nursery items such as plants and trees, boats, and mobile homes. The applicant wishes to mitigate negative impacts by offering a BDP to limit the commercial uses.
North is three (3) properties: One (1) property is 0.93 acres, undeveloped with GU and BU-1 zoning classification with RES 15 and CC FLU designation. The second (2) property is 0.91 acres, undeveloped with RU-1-7 and BU-1 zoning classification with RES 15 and CC FLU designation. The third property is 1.5 acres, undeveloped with RU-1-7 and BU-1 zoning classification, and has RES 15 and CC FLU designation. The State of Florida owns all three (3) parcels. South is one (1) property, 1.17 acres, developed with a single-family residence built in 1951, a duplex built in 1973, and the placement of a mobile home in 1975. RU-2-10(6) and BU-1 zoning classification with RES 15 and CC FLU designation. East is Highway 1, a four-lane state-maintained roadway.
West is one (1) property of 33.01 acres, developed as a mobile home park, considered non-conforming by design, with approximately 218 units zoned TR-3 with a RES 15 FLU designation.
The Board may wish to consider if the request is consistent and compatible with the surrounding area. The Board may also consider whether the proposed BDP is sufficient to mitigate potential impacts to the surrounding area.
The Board of County Commissioners will consider the request on Thursday, October 02, 2025, beginning at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Brevard County Government Center, Building C, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, Florida.
Clerk to the Board Instructions:
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