Subject:
Title
Brevard Tower Communications, Inc., requests Transmittal of the 2020-2.1 Large Scale Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation from RES 2 and NC to CC. (20PZ00072) (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 transmittal of the 2020-2.1 Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment initiated by Brevard Tower Communications to amend Part XI, the Future Land Use Element to change the Future Land Use Map Series designation from RES 2 (Residential 2) and NC (Neighborhood Commercial) to CC (Community Commercial).
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The applicant is seeking a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation from RES 2 and NC to CC on a 17.5 acre parcel of land for the purpose of developing a recreational vehicle (RV) and boat storage facility. Large-Scale amendments entail a two-step public hearing process, as outlined in Chapter 163, Florida Statutes. The transmittal step essentially sends the application to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, along with other local, regional, and state review agencies for their comments. Should the Board approve the transmittal, staff will schedule an adoption hearing for final approval.
The subject property is located approximately 1,200 feet west of the northwest corner of Norfolk Parkway and Minton Road. The southern portion of the two parcels has two buildings, while the remainder of the property has no improvements. In the late 1980’s the property was utilized as a landfill. In 1991, the County and the property owner entered into a Settlement Agreement which outlined the closure. The property currently has a Future Land Use designation of RES 2 and NC since the original Comprehensive Plan’s adoption in 1988.
The proposed CC Future Land Use designation is being sought in an area where the two parcels abut the City of West Melbourne on a portion of the east and all of the south and west. To the north, within Brevard County, is an existing single-family residence and an abutting parcel with a communication tower with Future Land Use designations of RES 2. There is vacant property to the east with Brevard County FLU designations of RES 2 and NC. The parcel also abuts vacant land within the City of West Melbourne on the east. To the south, across Norfolk Parkway, there is vacant property within the City of West Melbourne. To the west, is a stormwater pond for Sawgrass Lakes Community Association Inc. located within the City of West Melbourne.
The Board may wish to consider whether the request is compatible with existing land uses in the surrounding area and potential impact to the transportation network. In addition, the Board may also wish to consider Policy 2.8A and Policy 2.8C of the Comprehensive Plan which contains criteria to guide the location and sizes of community commercial land use designation.
On October 19, 2020, the Local Planning Agency heard the request and recommended approval by a 6:1 vote.
Clerk to the Board Instructions:
None.