Subject:
Title
Consideration of a Tentative Settlement Agreement under the Florida Land Use and Environmental Dispute Resolution Act ("FLUEDRA") for Property with Tax Accounts 2316605, 2316606, 2316607 and 2316617 (the "Property"), located in Merritt Island, Florida (District 2).
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Fiscal Impact:
None
Dept/Office:
Planning and Development Department/County Attorney's Office
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners (the "Board") consider whether to approve the Special Magistrate Recommendation to reopen the public hearing and reconsider its denial of Rezoning Application No. 25Z00039 submitted by Strada Development, LLC ("Strada"), reject the recommendation, or take alternative action.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
On February 5, 2026, the Board held a public hearing on Strada's request to rezone the Property, which contains 142.13 acres located on E. Crisafulli Road in District 2. The request was to rezone the Property from AU ("Agricultural Residential") and RR-1, to all SR with a Binding Development Plan ("BDP") limiting development to sixty-one (61) units. After reviewing evidence, considering input from Strada's representatives, members of the public, and Brevard County staff, as well as being aware that the rezoning request was denied by both the North Merritt Island Dependent Special District Board (unanimous denial) and the Planning and Zoning Board (9-4 vote for denial), the Board denied Strada's rezoning request. On April 2, 2026, the Board adopted Resolution No. 26-20 establishing its findings of fact to support the denial of Strada's rezoning request. On May 1, 2026, Strada filed its request for relief under FLUEDRA.
The FLUEDRA process is codified at Section 70.51, Florida Statutes. FLUEDRA is intended to provide a means to resolve land use and enforcement disputes outside of litigation. The process is rarely utilized, but when it is properly invoked, the County is required to participa...
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