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Zoning Change Approved for Apollo Beach Development (PRS 24-0633)

Original title: Application Number: PRS 24-0633 Applicant: BROOKFIELD PROPERTIES Location: SE & SW Corners of Covington Garden Dr & Paseo Al Mar Blvd Intersection. Folio Number: 54156.2000 & Portion of 54165.5416 Acreage: 5.01 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: SMU-6 Service Area: Urban Community Plan: Apollo Beach Existing Zoning: PD (14-0815) Request: Minor Modification to PD · Modify site plan and conditions to create two new development tracts 9A (Mixed Use Central) and 9B (Residential). RECOMMENDATION: Approvable, Subject to Conditions

Record date · July 9, 2024

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What This Bill Does

The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Land Use division has approved a minor zoning modification for a 5.01-acre site in Apollo Beach. This change allows the applicant, Brookfield Properties, to split the property into two distinct development tracts for mixed-use and residential purposes.

Why it matters

This decision changes the permitted land use for 5.01 acres at the intersection of Covington Garden Drive and Paseo Al Mar Boulevard, establishing specific tracts for future mixed-use and residential construction.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Brookfield Properties

The applicant is authorized to proceed with development based on the newly created tracts.

Directly affected

Apollo Beach residents

The land use designation for the 5.01-acre site has been modified to allow for mixed-use and residential development.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is changing at the intersection of Covington Garden Drive and Paseo Al Mar Boulevard?
The site is being split into two new development tracts: one for mixed-use (Tract 9A) and one for residential use (Tract 9B).
Who is the developer for this project?
Brookfield Properties is the applicant for this zoning modification.
Is this a major change to the zoning?
The request was classified as a 'Minor Modification' to the existing Planned Development zoning.

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Minor Modification Utilization

The project utilizes a 'Minor Modification' process to alter a previously established Planned Development (PD 14-0815), indicating a preference for incremental adjustments over full rezoning.

Connected Entities

Apollo Beach, Brookfield Properties, BOCC Land Use

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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