Subject:
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Frank Mastroianni (Jason Searl) requests a change in zoning classification from BU-1 and RU-2-10(6) to RA-2-6. (24Z00069) (Tax Account 2600118) (District 2)
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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 (General Retail Commercial) and RU-2-10(6) (Medium-Density Multi-Family Residential) to RA-2-6 (Single-Family Attached Residential) with removal of cap of six units per acre.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The applicant is requesting a change of zoning classification from BU-1 (General Retail Commercial) on 2.88 acres and RU-2-10(6) (Multiple-Family Residential) with a density cap of six (6) units per acre on the remaining 11.92 acres to all RA-2-6 (Single-Family Attached Residential) with removal of the cap of six (6) units per acre on 14.8 acres. Approval of this request will provide consistent zoning across the entire subject property.
The subject property consists of one (1) parcel located on the east side of Highway 1, approximately 0.4 miles south of Viera Blvd and bounded by Ruby St to the north and Laguna Vista Condos to the south. The site is currently undeveloped. The site has access along a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) maintained road highway: Highway 1 (to the west).
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 Fla. Stat. Sec. 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 dwel...
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