Subject:
Title
St. Luke's Episcopal Church of Courtenay FL, Inc. requests a change of zoning classification from IN(L) to RR-1. (20Z00019) (Tax Account 2317060) (District 2)
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Fiscal Impact:
None
Dept/Office:
Planning and Development
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the North Merritt Island Dependent Special District Board conduct a public hearing to consider a change of zoning classification from IN(L) (Institutional Use, Low-Intensity) to RR-1 (Rural Residential).
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The applicant is seeking a change of zoning classification from IN(L) (Institutional Use, Low-Intensity) to RR-1 (Rural Residential) in order to sell the portion of the parcel east of North Tropical Trail. The property is developed with a single-family home used as a Pastor's residence in conjunction with the church across the street. A single-family residence use for a Pastor's house is permissible as an accessory to a Place of Worship; however, single-family residences are not permitted in IN(L). The RR-1 zoning will allow the existing residential house to remain on the property with or without being accessory to the church.
The developed character of the surrounding area is mostly single-family residential, with zoning classifications of GU, AU, RR-1, SR, and GML(H). The abutting property to the south is a 95.81 acre undeveloped vacant parcel that is zoned GML(H) (Governmental Managed Lands, High-Intensity).
The current IN(L) is a low-intensity industrial zoning classification intended to promote low impact private, non-profit, or religious institutional uses to service the needs of the public for facilities of an educational religious, health, or cultural nature.
The proposed RR-1 classification permits single-family residential land uses on minimum one acre lots, with a minimum lot width and depth of 125 feet, and minimum house size of 1,200 square feet. The RR-1 classification permits horses, barns and horticulture as accesso...
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