Subject:
Title
Wanda and Dennis Crocker 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 Planning & Zoning Board 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.
The applicants' request to change the zoning from AU to RR-1 will provide consistency with the size requirement of the parcel.
North of the subject property, across Arlington Ave., is a 1.31-acr...
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