Subject:
Title
Jennifer Robbins requests a change of zoning classification from GU to RR-1. (20Z00021) (Tax Account 2402990) (District 1)
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Fiscal Impact:
None
Dept/Office:
Planning and Development
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Planning and Zoning Board conduct a public hearing to consider a change of zoning classification from GU (General Use) to RR-1 (Rural Residential).
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The applicant requests to change of zoning classification from GU (General Use) to RR-1 (Rural Residential) for the purpose of building a barn and having horses. The parcel is two combined lots located in the Canaveral Groves area. In GU zoning, agricultural pursuits (barns and horses) are permitted with 5 acres or more of land. The parcel currently is developed with a 2,823 square-foot single-family residence and an 864 square-foot detached garage. The lots were recorded in Survey Book 2, Page 61, on September 29, 1960. When these lots were recorded in the Survey Book, GU zoning required a minimum lot with and depth of 150 feet and a minimum lot size of one acre. These two lots have a lot width of 147 feet each and although they were recorded in Survey 2, Page 61, they did not meet the GU zoning 150 feet minimum lot width required to be Nonconforming Lots of Record. The lots do meet the proposed RR-1 zoning minimum 125 feet lot width and depth and the RR-1 minimum one acre lot size requirements. The proposed RR-1 zoning would legitimize the lots for lot size requirements.
The subject property retains the RES 1 (Residential 1) Future Land Use designation. The existing GU zoning and the proposed RR-1 zoning are consistent with the RES 1 Future Land Use designation.
The parcel abuts GU zoning along its northern, southern, and western boundaries and abuts AU zoning to the east. The abutting parcels to the north, east and south are undeveloped. Although there is not any RR-1 zoning in the surrounding area, the RR-1 ...
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