Planning and Zoning Board to Review Key Development Proposals on June 5

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PALM BAY, FL — The City of Palm Bay's Planning and Zoning Board (P&Z) will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers. Despite the City Council not meeting in June, a special council meeting has been scheduled for June 27th to address the items discussed in this P&Z meeting. Here’s a detailed look at the significant agenda items and the applicants behind them.

Meeting Details:

• Date: Wednesday, June 5, 2024

• Time: 6:00 PM

• Location: City Hall Council Chambers, 120 Malabar Road SE, Palm Bay, FL 32907

Odyssey Preparatory Academy Variance Requests

Applicant: Grapefruit League Land Group LLC, Gerard O’Halloran (Jake Wise, P.E., Construction Engineering Group, Rep.)

1. Parking Setback Variance (V24-00003) 🚗

   • Request: Odyssey Preparatory Academy seeks a variance to allow a proposed parking area to encroach 9.5 feet into the 25-foot rear parking setback, reducing it to 15.5 feet.

   • Reason: The variance is requested to accommodate a standard play field and provide adequate stacking for buses and parents within the proposed school campus layout. The property is located at the southwest corner of Emerson Drive NW and Glencove Avenue NW, covering approximately 9.18 acres[1].

2. Building Height Variance (V24-00004) 🏫

   • Request: The academy also seeks a variance to allow a proposed 30-foot-high structure to exceed the 25-foot maximum height requirement by 5 feet.

   • Reason: This variance is necessary to construct a modern two-story classroom building that meets current educational standards and technology needs. The building is designed to maximize natural light and provide an optimal educational setting for students[1].

Cogan Road Self-Storage Development

Applicant: Kathleen Jones Trustee; RRLS LLC; RTLD LLC; PSP of Brevard LLC (Jake Wise, P.E., Construction Engineering Group, Rep.)

1. Zoning Change (Z23-00015) 🏢

   • Request: A zoning change from GU (General Use Holding District) to CC (Community Commercial District) for a proposed self-storage facility.

   • Reason: The change is sought to develop a three-story, 100,000 square foot, enclosed self-storage facility with 830 units. The property, approximately 3 acres, is located west of and adjacent to Cogan Drive SE, north of Melbourne-Tillman Water Control District Canal 42[3].

2. Conditional Use (CU23-00019) 📦

   • Request: A conditional use permit to allow the development of the self-storage facility in the Community Commercial District.

   • Reason: The facility will be enclosed and internally accessed, ensuring minimal impact on the surrounding area. The design includes architectural features to make the building appear more like an office building, enhancing its compatibility with the neighborhood[3].

Palm Bay StorNow Subdivision Plans

Applicant: Palm Bay StorNow, LLC, Paul Nevins (Scott M. Glaubitz, P.E., BSE Consultants, Inc., Rep.)

1. Preliminary Subdivision Plan (PS24-00002) 🏗️

   • Request: Approval for a preliminary subdivision plan to create a 2-lot commercial subdivision known as Palm Bay StorNow.

   • Reason: The plan includes the development of a self-storage facility and stormwater system on Lot 1, with Lot 2 reserved for future commercial development. The property, approximately 9.75 acres, is located north of Malabar Road NW, west of St. Johns Heritage Parkway NW[2].

2. Final Plat (FS24-00003) 📜

   • Request: Approval for the final plat of the 2-lot commercial subdivision.

   • Reason: The final plat approval will formalize the subdivision, allowing for the development of the self-storage facility and future commercial projects on the site[2].

Public Participation:

Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to attend the meeting to provide input on these significant development projects. Those wishing to appeal any decisions made by the P&Z Board must ensure a verbatim transcript of the proceedings is made. Additionally, individuals desiring to become a party in the quasi-judicial proceedings must provide written notice to the city clerk at least five business days before the hearing.

For special accommodations, contact the Land Development Division at (321) 733-3042 or use the Florida Relay System at 711.

Stay informed and engaged with the future developments in Palm Bay by attending this crucial P&Z meeting.

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