ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Title
RZ-2602: Request for a rezoning from Volusia County R-3A, Residential to R-2 Low Density Residential with Conservation Overlay for Parcel ID: 7430-04-12-0070.
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OWNER:
LaCour & Company LTD, Owner
APPLICANT:
E.V. LaCour
LOCATION:
East side of Tatum Boulevard, South of Josephine Street
AREA:
0.246± Acres
PROPOSED USE:
Single-Family Residential
FLUM DESIGNATION:
Volusia County Urban Low Intensity. Tentatively Low Density Residential with Conservation Overlay along with Concurrently Submitted Application
CURRENT ZONING DISTRICT:
Volusia County R-3A, Residential
PROPOSED ZONING DISTRICT:
R-2 Residential with Conservation Overlay
VOTING DISTRICT:
Council District 1, Councilperson Charlotte Hope Gillis
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approval
PLANNING BOARD:
July 15, 2026
CITY COUNCIL:
August 3, 2026, Tentatively
Discussion:
The applicant is requesting rezoning for the subject property located on approximately 0.246± acres East side of Tatum Boulevard, South of Josephine Street (Parcel ID: 7430-04-12-0070) from Volusia County R-3A to R-2 Residential with Conservation Overlay. The applicant has concurrently submitted applications for comprehensive plan amendments from Volusia County Urban Low Intensity to Low Density Residential with Conservation Overlay. The requested change to the zoning and future land use is compatible with the surrounding residential neighborhood. 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 purpose of the rezoning is to allow for the development of an access easement to allow for the construction of a driveway and road to two, five acre parcels. The applicant is seeking to develop a three (3) lot rural estate minor subdivision.
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.
The subject property is located east of Tatum Boulevard, south of Josephine Street and is currently zoned Volusia County R-3A, Urban Single-Family Residential. The surrounding properties to the south, and east are zoned R-2, Single Family, and the properties to the west and north are zoned Volusia County R-3A, Urban Single-Family Residential. Staff supports the zoning map change as the R-2 Residential District provides a sound transition between residential and commercial properties located along Tatum and bringing existing uses in-line with the zoning district.
Table 1: Surrounding Area, FLU Designations, Zoning Designations
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|
Current Land Use |
FLUM Designation |
Zoning District |
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North |
Undeveloped |
Volusia County Urban Low Intensity |
Volusia County R-3A |
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East |
Undeveloped |
Low Density Residential |
R-2 Single Family |
|
South |
Undeveloped |
Low Density Residential |
R-2 Single Family |
|
West |
Undeveloped |
Volusia County Urban Low Intensity |
Volusia County R-3A |
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 below shows consistency between the proposed Low Density Future Land Use and the proposed R-2 Zoning District.
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.
Public Notice:
In accordance with Florida Statues Chapter 166.041, a Public Notice sign was posted on the site on July 1, 2026. In addition, Public Notices were mailed to all addresses within 500’ of the proposed project.
Recommendation:
Staff finds that this request for rezoning is appropriate and suitable for the subject site, which is compatible with the surrounding land uses, and is consistent with the City of Edgewater Comprehensive Plan.
Staff recommends the Planning & Zoning Board motion to send a favorable recommendation to City Council for application RZ-2607 for rezoning from Volusia County R-3A to R-2 Single-Family Residential within the City of Edgewater for Parcel ID: 7430-04-12-0070.