ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Title
2nd Reading - Ordinance No. 2024-O-46: Request for a rezoning from B-3 Highway Commercial to R-3 Residential for three parcels located on the south side of Palm Breeze Drive, east of U.S.1.
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OWNER/APPLICANT:
Charles D. Martin
LOCATION:
Southeast corner of U.S. 1 and Palm Breeze Drive
AREA:
0.72 Acres
PROPOSED USE:
Single-Family Residential
CURRENT LAND USE:
Undeveloped
FLUM DESIGNATION:
Commercial
ZONING DISTRICT:
B-3 Highway Commercial
PROPOSED ZONING DISTRICT:
R-3 Residential
VOTING DISTRICT:
Council District 3, Councilperson Debbie Dolbow
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approval
PLANNING BOARD:
August 14th, 2024
CITY COUNCIL:
September 9th, 2024
Discussion:
The applicant is requesting a zoning map amendment from B-3 Highway Commercial to R-3 Residential for subject properties (Parcel ID’s: 840200000262, 840200000261, 840200000254) located on approximately 0.72 acres of undeveloped land south of Palm Breeze Drive on the east side of U.S.1. The property has a future land use designation of Commercial. The applicant has concurrently submitted an application for a comprehensive plan amendment to change the future land use from Commercial to Low Density Residential. The property is within the Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement area mutually adopted by Volusia County and the City as well as contiguous to the city boundaries.
The subject property is located on the east side of U.S.1 and is currently zoned B-3 Highway Commercial. The surrounding properties to the east are zoned R-3 Residential while the properties to the north, south, and west are zoned B-3 Highway Commercial. The proposed zoning change to R-3 residential is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.
Figure 1: Location Map
Comprehensive Plan Consistency:
Article IX Section 21-91.02 of the Land Development Code states that no application for a change in zoning can be approved unless the proposed zoning is consistent with the Land Use Designation/Zoning Classification Matrix in Table III-1. The Table, attached below, verifies consistency between the concurrently submitted application for FLU Low Density Residential is compatible with R-3 zoning designation.
Surrounding Area:
The adjacent land uses and zoning classifications for the adjacent parcels are illustrated in the following table. Existing uses shown below are not intended to be an all-inclusive list, but a general summary of types of uses near the subject property. The subject parcel is outlined in the aerial exhibit.
Table 1: Surrounding Area, FLU Designations, Zoning Designations
|
|
Current Land Use |
FLUM Designation |
Zoning District |
|
North |
Undeveloped |
Commercial |
B-3 Highway Commercial |
|
East |
Single Family Homes |
Low Density Residential |
R-3 Residential |
|
South |
Undeveloped |
Commercial |
B-3 Highway Commercial |
|
West |
Undeveloped |
Commercial |
B-3 Highway Commercial |
Public Facilities Adequacy:
The City of Edgewater has sufficient capacity to service the property with regards to water, wastewater, parks, and transportation while meeting the Level of Standard as outlined in the Comprehensive Plan. The subject property is serviced by the City of Edgewater for municipal water services, sewer, and solid waste. All are operating with enough capacity to support the project.
Business Impact Statement:
The proposed project will result in an increase in ad valorem tax revenue. The subject properties have been vacant for many years. The subject properties cannot support a commercial site, however it can support three single family homes.
Public Notice:
A Public Notice was mailed to all addresses within 500 feet of the project area, and a public notice sign was posted on the site on July 31 ,2024. As of August 7, 2024, staff has received no public comments regarding the proposed comprehensive plan amendment or zoning change.
At the August 14th, 2024 Planning and Zoning Meeting, the Planning and Zoning Board sent a favorable recommendation to City Council with six members in favor, zero in opposition, and one absent.
Recommendation:
Motion to approve Ordinance 2024-O-46.