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1st Reading - Ordinance No. 2025-O-16:: Request for approval of a rezoning from B-3 Highway Commercial to R-4 Single Family Residential for Parcel IDs: 8402-44-00-0011 & 8402-00-00-0200.
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APPLICANT:
James C Carder
LOCATION:
East of Ridgewood Avenue, North of Pelican Drive, West of the Indian River Waterway
AREA:
.57 ± Acres
PROPOSED USE:
Single-Family Residential
FLUM DESIGNATION:
Commercial. Tentatively Medium Density Residential with Concurrently Submitted Application
CURRENT ZONING DISTRICT:
B-3 Highway Commercial
PROPOSED ZONING DISTRICT:
R-4 Residential
VOTING DISTRICT:
Council District 3, Councilperson Debbie Dolbow
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approval
PLANNING BOARD:
November 12th, 2025
CITY COUNCIL:
December 1st, 2025
Discussion:
The applicant is requesting rezoning for the subject property located on approximately .57 acres east of Ridgewood Avenue, west of Indian River Waterway, north of Pelican Drive (Parcel ID’s: 8402-44-00-0011 & 8402-00-00-0200) from B-3 Highway Commercial to R-4 Residential. The applicant has concurrently submitted applications for comprehensive plan amendments from Commercial to Medium Density Residential. 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.
Figure 1: Location Map
Figure 2: Zoning Map Change
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 US1, north of Pelican Drive and is currently zoned B-3, Highway Commercial. The surrounding properties to the north, south, and west are zoned B-3, Highway Commercial, and the properties to the east are zoned R-4, Residential. Staff supports the zoning map change as the R-4 Residential District provides a sound transition between residential and commercial properties located along US1 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 |
Vacant Commercial |
Commercial |
B-3 Highway Commercial |
|
East |
Unincorporated Single Family |
Urban Low Density |
R-3W |
|
South |
Developed Commercial |
Commercial |
B-3 Highway Commercial |
|
West |
Developed Commercial |
Commercial |
B-3 Highway Commercial |
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 Medium Density Future Land Use and the proposed R-4 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 October 29th, 2025. In addition, Public Notices were mailed to all addresses within 500’ of the proposed project.
Planning and Zoning Board:
The Planning and Zoning Board at the November 12th, 2025 meeting sent a favorable recommendation to City Council with five (5) members in support and zero (0) in opposition.
Recommendation:
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2025-O-16.