Subject:
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Sean and Danielle Gleason (Kim Rezanka) request a change of zoning classification from AU to RU-1-13 on 9.47 acres; and a BDP limited to 22 units on entire 22.21 acres. (23Z00022) (Tax Account 2316598) (District 2)
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Fiscal Impact:
None
Dept/Office:
Planning & Development
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the North Merritt Island Dependent Special District Board conduct a public hearing to consider a change of zoning classification from AU (Agricultural Residential) to RU-1-13 (Single-Family Residential), on 9.47 acres; and a BDP (Binding Development Plan limited to 22 units on entire 22.21 acres).
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The applicant is requesting to change the zoning classification from AU to RU-1-13 on a 9.47-acre portion of a 22.21-acre parcel and have the remaining 12.74 acres with the AU zoning classification. The applicant is proposing a BDP on the entire 22.21 acres limiting development to 22 single-family units. The subject parcel consists of a 22.21-acre flag lot, approved October 4, 2017, as an administrative action. The proposed RU-1-13 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. The closest RU-1-13 to the subject parcel is 2.1 miles to the southwest on N. Courtenay Parkway.
The proposed BDP would limit the project density to 22 single-family dwelling units. According to the concept plan, the 22 lots would be an additional phase to the Island Forrest Preserve subdivision development adjacent to the west. However, the Board has no assurances of the breakdown and distribution of entitlements (ownership, acres, lot distribution, etc.) identified in the concept plan, since the proposed BDP does not contain similar provisions. The concern relates to a future owner of the 12.8 acres of AU property submitting a development application without understanding their 12 units have essentially been transferred to Island Forest Preserve.
The developed character of the surrounding area is agricultural residential and suburban residential, with federal government managed lands to the east. Forest Island Preserve is a 110-unit residential subdivision with SR (Suburban Residential) zoning under development immediately west of the subject property. That project was originally approved by the Board on February 28, 2019, changing the zoning from AU to SR with a BDP limited to 110 units, and requiring connection to sanitary sewer on the 100.97-acre parcel.
The Board may wish to consider if the introduction of RU-1-13 is consistent and compatible with the surrounding area. In addition, the Board may also consider whether the BDP mitigates potential impact to the surrounding area and accurately identifies the division of entitlements.
The Planning & Zoning Board will hear the request on Monday, June 12, 2023, beginning at 3:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Brevard County Government Center, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Commission Room, Viera, Florida.
The Board of County Commissioners will consider the request on Thursday, July 13, 2023, 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.
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