Subject:
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John Earl and Chelsea Dominique Bassford (David Bassford) request a change of zoning classification from BU-1-A to AU. (23Z00020) (Tax Account 2003014) (District 1)
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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 BU-1-A (Restricted Neighborhood Commercial) to AU (Agricultural Residential).
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The applicant requests to rezone from BU-1-A to AU for the purpose of building a single-family residence. Although the BU-1-A classification permits single-family residential, for commercial uses in the RES 1 Future Land Use designation, it has to meet the criteria in Policy 2.11 to be considered a transitional use. The applicant has chosen to rezone the property due to the inability to obtain a loan for the construction of a single-family residence within a commercially zoned property. The subject parcel is 3.09 acres and is currently undeveloped.
The proposed AU zoning classification permits single-family residences and agricultural uses on 2.5-acre lots, with a minimum lot width and depth of 150 feet, and a minimum house size of 750 square feet. The AU classification permits the raising/grazing of animals and plant nurseries. Conditional uses in AU include hog farms, zoological parks, and land alteration.
The developed character of the surrounding area is low-density residential. Most parcels in the immediate area are one (1) acre or larger in size and developed with single-family homes. To the north is County Line Road, and then Volusia County border. To the south is a 4.54-acre parcel developed with a single-family residence zoned AU. To the east is a 9-acre parcel with a single-family residence zoned AU. To the west is U.S. Highway 1.
The Board may wish to consider if the request is consistent and compatible with the surrounding area.
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