Subject:
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Daren T. and Regina M. Dempsey request a change of zoning classification from AU to RU-1-13. (22Z00033) (Tax Account 2318342) (District 2)
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Fiscal Impact:
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Dept/Office:
Planning & Development
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Planning & Zoning Board conduct a public hearing to consider a change of zoning classification from AU (Agricultural Residential) to RU-1-13 (Single-Family Residential).
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The applicants are seeking a change of zoning classification from AU to RU-1-13 in order to split their 1.41-acre property into 2-lots. The current Future Land Use designation of RES 4, will allow up to 5 dwelling units on the property. The RU-1-13 zoning classification permits single-family residences on minimum 7,500 square foot lots, with minimum widths and depths of 75 feet, and a minimum house size of 1,300 square feet. RU-1-13 does not permit horses, barns or horticulture.
The existing house is 1,379 sq. ft. that was built in the 1950’s, which is less than the minimum size for either EU or EU-2 zoning classification. In comparison to EU and EU-2, RU-1-13 has the smallest square feet of minimum living area; least setbacks for principal and accessory structures; and least square footage of minimum lot size. All three zoning classifications are devoted to single-family residential development of spacious character with the same permitted uses.
There is an existing pattern of agricultural residential zoning and estate use residential zoning on lots ranging from 0.34 acres to 3.04 acres surrounding the subject property. To the north of the subject property is a single-family residence on a 2.74-acre lot zoned AU; to the south is an HOA-owned tennis court on a 0.56-acre lot zoned EU-2; to the east is a single-family residence on 3.04 acres zoned AU. To the west, across N. Tropical Trail, are two (2) single-family residences, each on 1.25 acres lots zoned EU.
The request can be considered an introduction of RU-1-13 zoning classification into an area developed mostly as single-family residences on lots of spacious character with agricultural uses.
The Board may wish to consider whether the request is consistent and compatible with the surrounding area.
The North Merritt Island Dependent Special District Board will hear the request on August 11, 2022. Staff will update the board of its recommendation.
The Board of County Commissioners will consider the request on Thursday, September 1, 2022, beginning at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Brevard County Government Center, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Commission Room, Viera, Florida.
Clerk to the Board Instructions:
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