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5. C.

Planning Board-Rezoning

Meeting Date:	10/07/2013
CASE : Z-2013-19
APPLICANT:	Randall & Mary Susan Goad, Owner
ADDRESS:	3219 Stefani Rd
PROPERTY REF. NO.:	38-1N-31-4301-000-000
FUTURE LAND USE:	MU-S, Mixed - Use Suburban
DISTRICT:	5
OVERLAY DISTRICT:	N/A
BCC MEETING DATE:	11/07/2013

SUBMISSION DATA:

REQUESTED REZONING:

FROM: VR-1, Villages Rural Residential District (Gross Density one du/four acres)

TO: V-1, Villages Single Family Residential District (Gross Density one du/acre)

RELEVANT AUTHORITY:

(1) Escambia County Comprehensive Plan
(2) Escambia County Land Development Code
(3) Board of County Commissioners of Brevard County v. Snyder, 627 So. 2d 469 (Fla. 1993)
(4) Resolution 96-34 (Quasi-judicial Proceedings)
(5) Resolution 96-13 (Ex-parte Communications)

CRITERION (1)

Consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Whether the proposed amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.

Comprehensive Plan (CPP) FLU 1.1.1 Development Consistency. New development and redevelopment in unincorporated Escambia County shall be consistent with the Escambia County Comprehensive Plan and the Future Land Use Map (FLUM).

FLU 1.3.1 Future Land Use Categories. The Mixed-Use Suburban (MU-S) Future Land Use (FLU) category is intended for a mix of residential and nonresidential uses while promoting compatible infill development and the separation of urban and suburban land uses. Range of allowable uses include: Residential, Retail and Services, Professional Office, Recreational Facilities, Public and Civic. The minimum residential density is two dwelling units per acre and the maximum residential density is ten dwelling units per acre.

FLU 1.5.3 New Development and Redevelopment in Built Areas. To promote the efficient use of existing public roads, utilities and service infrastructure, the County will encourage redevelopment in underutilized properties to maximize development densities and intensities located in the Mixed-Use Suburban, Mixed-Use Urban, Commercial and Industrial Future Land Use districts categories (with the exception of residential development).

FINDINGS

The proposed amendment to V-1 is consistent with the intent and purpose of Future Land Use category Mixed-Use Suburban as stated in CPP FLU 1.3.1. The Land Use Category allows for residential and non residential uses, which is compatible with existing uses in the area. As stated in FLU 1.5.3, the parcel will continue to use the existing public road, utilities and services that are in the area.

CRITERION (2)

Consistent with The Land Development Code.
Whether the proposed amendment is in conflict with any portion of this Code, and is consistent with the stated purpose and intent of this Code.

FINDINGS

The proposed amendment is consistent with the intent and purpose of the Land Development Code because the villages single family residential district is intended for single family residential uses characterized by urban land development patterns with varying densities. Southeast and north of the subject parcel are properties zoned V-1 with the majority of lots being 1 (+/-) acres in size.

CRITERION (3)

Compatible with surrounding uses.
Whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment is compatible with existing and proposed uses in the area of the subject property(s).

FINDINGS

The proposed amendment is compatible with surrounding existing uses in the area.
Within the 500’ radius impact area, staff observed properties with zoning districts V-1, VR-1, VR-2 and V-5. There are ten vacant parcels and 13 single family parcels. Residential developments are already established in the area with lot sizes comparable to the proposed amendment to V-1.

CRITERION (4)

Changed conditions.
Whether and the extent to which there are any changed conditions that impact the amendment or property(s).

FINDINGS

The area to the north that is currently zoned V-1 was submitted for rezoning in 2007, Z-2007-07, and approved from VR-1 to V-1.

CRITERION (5)

Effect on natural environment.
Whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment would result in significant adverse impacts on the natural environment.

FINDINGS
According to the National Wetland Inventory, wetlands and hydric soils were not indicated on the subject property. When applicable, further review during the Site Plan Review process will be necessary to determine if there would be any significant adverse impact on the natural environment.

CRITERION (6)

Development patterns.
Whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment would result in a logical and orderly development pattern.

FINDINGS
The proposed amendment would result in a logical and orderly development pattern due to the fact that the majority of the parcels with the 500' radius are 1.5 acres or less in size and are currently residential or vacant. Outside the radius there are parcels zoned V-1 which are 1 acre or less.

Attachments
Z-2013-19