Closed captioned livestreams and replays of all City of Cocoa City Council meetings can be found on the City's YouTube Channel. Simply click on the "CC" in the bottom right corner of the video.
File #: 22-582    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Public Hearing
File created: 9/21/2022 In control: City Council
On agenda: 9/27/2022 Final action:
Title: Consideration of Ordinance 11-2022, a Future Land Use Map (FLUM) Amendment consistent with Florida Statute Chapter 163, to change the Future Land Use Map designation of (1) parcel of real property totaling approximately 0.59 acres from City of Cocoa "Very Low Density Residential" to City of Cocoa "Medium Density Residential," provided that the maximum density allowable shall be eight (8) dwelling units per acre. First Reading.
Attachments: 1. Ordinance 11-2022 FLU Amendment - Parcel on Dixon Blvd and Indian River Dr - very low density residential to medium density residential.pdf, 2. Exhibit A.pdf, 3. Exhibit B Future Land Use Map Rev.pdf, 4. Application and supporting Docs.pdf, 5. Florida Today Ad Receipt (2).pdf, 6. 500' buffer letter (1).pdf
Date Ver.Action ByActionResultAction DetailsMeeting DetailsVideo
No records to display.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM

Memo Date: September 21, 2022
Agenda Date: September 27, 2022
Prepared By: Bryant Smith III, P.E., CFM, Public Works and Interim Growth and Economic Development Director
Through: Stockton Whitten, City Manager
Requested Action:
title
Consideration of Ordinance 11-2022, a Future Land Use Map (FLUM) Amendment consistent with Florida Statute Chapter 163, to change the Future Land Use Map designation of (1) parcel of real property totaling approximately 0.59 acres from City of Cocoa "Very Low Density Residential" to City of Cocoa "Medium Density Residential," provided that the maximum density allowable shall be eight (8) dwelling units per acre. First Reading.
End

body
BACKGROUND:

The subject property for this Future Land Use amendment is comprised of a .59-acre vacant parcel, owned by Carey Properties LLC. The parcel is located southeast of and adjacent to Dixon Boulevard, just west of its intersection with North Indian River Drive. A map depicting the location of the subject parcel is attached as Exhibit "A". The applicant is requesting to change the Future Land Use Map designation from "Very Low Density Residential" to "Medium Density Residential". Exhibit "B"
The assignment of a Future Land Use designation must be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. Policy 1.1.2.4 states that Medium Density Residential (MDR) areas shall be regarded as areas of moderate density detached and attached housing.

Currently, the subject parcel has one Future Land Use classification, Very Low Density Residential.
Future Land Use Designation: Current: Very Low Density Residential
Proposed: Medium Density Residential
Zoning District: Current: Residential Estates
Proposed: RU 2-15
Existing Land Use: Vacant land
Council District: District 2 - Councilmember Lavander Hearn
Overview of Surrounding Area:

Future Land Use Designations
Zoning Districts
Land Uses
North
Very Low Density Residential, Low Density Residential
RU-1...

Click here for full text