Subject:
Title
Waiver Request, Re: Waiver of Wall Requirement for Brevard Tower Communications, Inc. (21WV00005)(District 5)
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Fiscal Impact:
None
Dept/Office:
Planning and Development
Requested Action:
Recommendation
The applicant is requesting that the Board of County Commissioners grant a waiver of Section 62-3202(h)(10) which requires a 6-foot masonry or solid wall when commercial developments are adjacent to residential zoning classification to allow a 50 foot vegetative buffer in leu of the required wall.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
Section 62-3202(h)(10) stipulates that site plans within BU-1, BU-2, or industrial zoning classifications shall construct a minimum of a six-foot high masonry or solid wall, including, but not limited to, concrete block walls, pre-cast (solid) walls, or foam core/steel support with stucco finish, when the subject property abuts a residential zoning classification.
The applicant is proposing to develop an outdoor storage facility for recreational vehicles upon successful completion of a change of zoning action from GU to BU-2 (20Z00015). The property abutting the subject property to the north is zoned GU and is developed with a communication tower and single-family residence. The property immediately east of the subject property is vacant, unimproved property located in the City of West Melbourne. Abutting the subject property to the west is a large retention pond for the Sawgrass Lakes residential community, also located within the City of West Melbourne. South of the subject property is Norfolk Parkway.
The applicant asserts that the property is heavily wooded on the northern and western boundaries. The applicant further states that property is elevated 30 feet or more in the center and along the perimeters of the property. The applicant contends that the required 6-foot wall would not be as effective as the proposed 50-foot vegetative buffer, and that the waiver better meets the intent of providing adeq...
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