Agenda Packet

Planning and Zoning Commission · 2026-05-06 · agenda_packet

[Avenida Real, south of Lot 29, Block 2, and North of Lot 11, Block 5, Rinconoro, Plat Book 5, Page 70; case ROW#1-2026] The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the vacation of a portion of the public right-of-way (ROW) of Avenida Real. The ROW is located at the southern terminus of Calle Corto, generally north of Cheney Highway (State Road 50), east of South Street (State Road 405), and south of Foley Road. The area requested for vacation is 50.00 feet in width by 188.43 feet in length, totaling approximately 9,421.5 square feet. The applicant is Lawrence P. Graham with Orange Plumbing Inc. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval to the City Council, which then held a public hearing on May 26, 2026, and adopted Resolution No. XX-2026 vacating the right-of-way. Utility companies including Florida City Gas, Florida Power and Light, AT&T, Spectrum, and the City of Titusville Public Works did not object to the vacation. The request is consistent with the comprehensive plan and meets review criteria, though it results in additional privately-owned land in a zoning district (M-1) not consistent with the 'Interstate Commercial' area identified in the South Street Small Area Plan. The Planning and Zoning Commission discussed and recommended approval of the Trucks on Local Roads Ordinance. The ordinance was initiated by City Council to address issues of trucks on local roads during development and construction. The Commission engaged in lengthy discussions regarding the definition of 'truck,' enforcement, and technical references within the ordinance. A friendly amendment was accepted to strike technical manual references and add a provision for the City to restrict access during construction if necessary to reduce impacts on local streets. The motion to recommend approval passed with all members voting yes. The Planning and Zoning Commission discussed and recommended approval of the Certified Recovery Residences Ordinance with specific conditions. The ordinance aims to regulate certified recovery residences. The Commission debated the application process, distance requirements, enforcement, and certification entities. After initial deliberation and a failed motion to deny, a motion to recommend approval with 11 specific conditions passed. These conditions include adding an application fee, graduated distance based on occupants, addressing inspections, requiring specific documentation, identifying certifying entities and accreditation levels, detailing services and operating hours, clarifying appeal processes, and including automatic revocation for violations. Member Fayson voted no, stating the policy should mirror that of other group homes. The Planning and Zoning Commission received a recommendation from staff to investigate the issue of density as it relates to Section 34-347 (Nonconforming lots). The goal is to ensure that if a lot becomes non-conforming due to a zoning district's density standard, it is eligible for the remedies in that section without requiring a variance. Member Garrod made the motion, and Member Troutman seconded it. The Commission's recommendation is to advise City Council to have staff investigate this matter.