Subject:
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Zamira and Gezim Doci (Andi Doci) request a change of zoning classification from RU-1-7 to RU-2-12. (19PZ00124) (Tax Account 2716189) (District 5)
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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 RU-1-7 (Single-Family Residential) to RU-2-12 (Medium Density Multi-Family Residential).
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The applicants are seeking a change of zoning classification from RU-1-7 to RU-2-12 on 0.18 acres. The subject property is located at 159 Atlantic Avenue, Indialantic. The applicants intend to convert the existing single-family residence into a duplex.
The property is comprised of two lots which were combined to meet the RU-1-7 lot dimension requirements and allow a single-family residence. While the current single-family residence meets the setbacks for the RU-1-7 zoning classification, converting the SFR into a duplex will require three variances for the development standards for RU-2-12. The required variances include one for lot coverage and two for setbacks (front and side).
The proposed RU-2-12 zoning classification may be considered to be consistent with the Future Land Use designation of Residential 15. However, Policy 1.2 of the Comprehensive Plan, “Where public water service is available, residential development proposals with densities greater than four units per acre shall be required to connect to a centralized sewer system.” The proposed density for the application exceeds this requirement with 11.1 dwelling unit per acre. The subject property is currently serviced with potable water by the City of Melbourne. The closest sewer line is approximately 2,000 ft. away, along the eastside of N. Highway A1A.
The property is bound on the east and west by single-family residences zoned RU-1-7; the property to the north is in the City of Melbourne and developed with single-family residences in an R-2(10) zoning classification, with a Future Land Use designation of Medium Density Residential. While the closest multi-family zoned property (RU-2-10) is more than a quarter of mile from the subject property, there are no emerging development trends of changing single family to multi-family within the one-half mile radius.
The Board may wish to consider whether the allowed uses including, but not limited to, a duplex, resort dwellings, group homes (level II), or a boarding house, within the RU-2-12 zoning classification are consistent and compatible with the surrounding single-family residential dwellings. Additionally, the Board may wish to consider the availability of central sewer and necessity of the aforementioned variances to support the increased development potential.
On January 13, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Board heard the request and unanimously recommended denial.
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