Subject:
Title
Legacy West Melbourne, LLC (Bruce Moia) requests a change of zoning classification from AU to RU-2-15. The property is 2.76 acres, located on the west side of John Rodes Blvd., approx. 600 ft. south of Fortune Place (23Z00025) (Tax Account 2704610) (District 5)
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Fiscal Impact:
None
Dept/Office:
Planning and 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-2-15 (Medium Density Multi-Family Residential).
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The applicant is requesting to change the zoning classification from AU to RU-2-15 on 2.768 acres to develop as a multi-family residential project in conjunction with their property to the west located within the City of West Melbourne. The subject property has frontage on S. John Rodes Boulevard and is currently vacant. The proposed RU-2-15 classification permits multi-family residential uses or single-family residences at a density of up to 15 units per acre on 7,500 square-foot lots.
According to information provided by the City of West Melbourne, the applicant originally intended to develop the subject parcel with the amenities related to a 199-unit multi-family apartment complex project proposed on the 17.03-acre parcel immediately west of the site. The City parcel is zoned R-3 (Multiple-Family Dwelling) with UD-RES (Urban-Density Residential (18 du/ac)) future land use and will need to access through the County parcel. The owner obtained initial site plan approval but did not receive final approval of the site plan. On May 17, 2023, the applicant officially withdrew the site plan for the Legacy Apartments project from the permit and approval process, including any and all agreements. According to the City, the only entitlements the owner has is what is currently allowed with existing Future Land Use and zoning.
The subject property has ac...
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