Subject:
Title
Storsafe of Rockledge, LLC (Nathan Lee) requests a change of zoning classification from AU and BU-1 to BU-2. (22Z00004) (Tax Accounts 2511096, 2511103, 2511119) (District 2) This item was tabled from the 03/14/22 P&Z meeting.
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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 AU (Agricultural Residential) and BU-1 (General Retail Commercial) to BU-2 (Retail, Warehousing, and Wholesale Commercial).
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The applicants are requesting to change the zoning of a 12.19-acre property from BU-1 and AU to BU-2 in order to develop a self-storage facility with outdoor boat and RV storage. The applicants included a non-binding concept plan in their application showing two 62,000 sq. ft. buildings, two ponds, and associated parking. The concept plan was provided as a courtesy, and is not a requirement for rezoning. The concept plan has not been reviewed for compliance with the land development codes or reviewed by other County departments. The Board's approval of the rezoning would not include the concept plan. The BU-2 zoning classification permits retail, wholesale and warehousing commercial land uses on minimum 7,500 square foot lots.
The character of the area is defined by a mix of developed and undeveloped commercial parcels along S. Highway 1 and an established residential area directly to the east of the property along Rockledge Drive. The commercial development on the eastern side of S. Highway 1, where the subject property is located, consists primarily of retail and office buildings. Development on the western side of S. Highway 1 and along Barnes Blvd. includes heavy commercial and industrial uses in addition to a residential subdivision within the city limits of Rockledge. The established residential neighborhood to the east directly abu...
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