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e. Explain why the requested variance is the minimum variance that will make possible the reasonable use of the subject land,
This item concerns a variance request for a property located in the City of Cocoa, Brevard County. The applicant seeks permission to build a screened porch over an existing slab. This variance is requested as the minimum necessary to allow for the reasonable use of the land while maintaining residential use. The request is currently under review by the Board of Adjustment. If approved, this project would involve construction trades for the screened porch, potentially including carpentry, concrete work for any necessary adjustments to the slab, and general contracting services. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers are encouraged to monitor the progress of this variance request. Early engagement before final site plans and permits are established could provide an advantage for securing future work related to this property.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-15
- Type:
- Agenda_item
e. The effect of the proposed Waiver is in harmony with the general intent of the
This item concerns a proposed waiver related to signs for a shopping plaza in Cocoa. The waiver is currently under review by the Board of Adjustment. The staff finding indicates the waiver aligns with the city's goals for redevelopment, urban form, and supporting commercial development. This review stage suggests that while the project is not yet approved, it is moving through the public process. If approved, the waiver could allow for specific signage that is considered in harmony with the existing shopping plaza. This early stage in the review process presents an opportunity for local contractors, suppliers, and service providers to engage with the project stakeholders. Understanding the project's needs before final permits are issued could provide a competitive advantage for businesses involved in commercial construction, signage, and related trades.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-15
- Type:
- Agenda_item
f. Explain the impact of signs, if any, and proposed exterior lighting with references to glare, traffic safety, economic effect,
Board of Adjustment Meeting listed this item on its agenda for 2026-04-15 in City of Cocoa. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-15
- Type:
- Agenda_item
f. Explain why the granting of the variance request will be in harmony with the general intent and purpose of the zoning ordinance
This item concerns a variance request for a screened porch addition at a residential property. The applicant seeks approval to ensure the porch aligns with the neighborhood's character and zoning rules. The project is currently under review by the Board of Adjustment. If approved, the work would involve construction of the porch structure, potentially including concrete work for the foundation, framing, roofing, and finishing trades. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers are encouraged to monitor this item's progress. Early engagement before final plans and permits are issued could provide an advantage for securing future work related to this residential improvement.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-15
- Type:
- Agenda_item
f. Explain why the granting of the variance request will be in harmony with the general intent and purpose of the zoning ordinance
Board of Adjustment Meeting listed this item on its agenda for 2026-04-15 in City of Cocoa. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-15
- Type:
- Agenda_item
f. The effect of the proposed Waiver will not result in additional and significant
This item concerns a proposed waiver related to home improvement symbol signs. The waiver is currently under review by the Board of Adjustment for the City of Cocoa. If approved, the waiver would allow for the installation of these signs, which are not internally illuminated and are not expected to create nuisances, visual distractions, or threats to public safety, nor cause light pollution. The Board of Adjustment may impose conditions on the approval. This stage of review means that the project is in its early planning phases. The potential work could involve site preparation, installation of signage, and related electrical or low-voltage systems, depending on the conditions set by the board. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers are encouraged to monitor this item's progress, as early engagement before final plans and permits are issued could provide a competitive advantage for future work.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-15
- Type:
- Agenda_item
g. Demonstrate that there are adequate yards and other open space.
Board of Adjustment Meeting listed this item on its agenda for 2026-04-15 in City of Cocoa. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-15
- Type:
- Agenda_item
h. Demonstrate how adequate height requirements have been met.
Board of Adjustment Meeting listed this item on its agenda for 2026-04-15 in City of Cocoa. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-15
- Type:
- Agenda_item
i. Demonstrate how adequate landscaping requirements have been met.
Board of Adjustment Meeting listed this item on its agenda for 2026-04-15 in City of Cocoa. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-15
- Type:
- Agenda_item
j. List any renewal and/or termination dates.
Board of Adjustment Meeting listed this item on its agenda for 2026-04-15 in City of Cocoa. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-15
- Type:
- Agenda_item
k. Explain how the use will be reasonably compatible with surrounding uses in its function, its hours of operation, the type and
Board of Adjustment Meeting listed this item on its agenda for 2026-04-15 in City of Cocoa. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-15
- Type:
- Agenda_item
04-14-2026 City Council Agenda Packet
This document is an agenda for the City of Cocoa Regular Meeting on April 14, 2026. It outlines various items including opening matters, approval of agenda and minutes, awards and presentations, delegations, consent agenda items, public hearings, council business, city business, and informational agenda items. Several items are related to city operations and budget adjustments. Notably, there are several public hearing items that could represent business opportunities for contractors and trades: a potential annexation and zoning map amendment for 46 acres on Grissom Parkway, and a large-scale site plan and preliminary plat for Cocoa Village Bay Estates. Two development agreement and plat items, Sanctuary at Cocoa Townhomes and Cirrus PUD Amendment, are listed as postponed. The consent agenda includes task orders for engineering services for improvements to the Ozone System and Carbon Dioxide System Replacement at the Dyal Water Treatment Plant. The document also includes minutes from a December 9, 2025 meeting which details various approvals, including a purchase agreement for police equipment, street closure for an event, manhole rehabilitation services, installation of exhaust fans, development of multimodal transportation plans, and replacement of a fuel island canopy. It also approved a natural gas franchise and a subdivision plat. Public comment during the December 9th meeting included concerns about noise in the Village and traffic control during construction. The agenda for April 14, 2026, does not contain specific public comment summaries for the listed items, but the process for public comment is detailed.
- Board:
- City Council Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-14
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- Not stated for April 14, 2026 items; Approved for December 9, 2025 items (minutes, purchase agreements, resolutions, plats, franchise, appointments, contracts). Sanctuary at Cocoa Townhomes and Cirrus PUD Amendment are postponed.
- Address:
- 65 Stone Street, Cocoa, FL 32922
- Applicant:
- Not stated for Grissom Parkway items; Sanctuary at Cocoa Townhomes (postponed); Cirrus PUD Amendment (postponed); Cocoa Village Bay Estates.
04-14-2026 Minutes
[North of Grissom Parkway; case Ordinance 04-2026] The City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 04-2026, a Zoning Text Amendment to Appendix A, Article XI, Section 19 of the City of Cocoa Land Development Code. This amendment allows large-scale commercial recreation centers and gym and fitness facilities within the M-2 zoning district. The request was initiated by Wendy H. Maier on behalf of the property owner and is associated with an existing tenant, Beachline Raceway R/C. The amendment provides clarity and predictability in code interpretation and supports existing businesses and economic activity. Public comment was not stated to have shaped the decision. The motion carried unanimously. [East of Grissom Parkway, north of Oxbow Circle, and south of Canaveral Groves Boulevard; case Ordinance 01-2026] The City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 01-2026, an ordinance annexing approximately 45.26 acres of real property generally located east of Grissom Parkway, north of Oxbow Circle, and south of Canaveral Groves Boulevard. The applicant, Park Industrial, LLC, represented by Alex Goetz with KPM Franklin, seeks to develop the property as an industrial complex with warehouse and distribution operations. The annexation is necessary for the property to connect to the City of Cocoa wastewater utility service. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval. Public comment included concerns about access road status with the County, with the applicant stating discussions are ongoing. The motion carried unanimously. [East of Grissom Parkway, south of Canaveral Groves Blvd, and north of Oxbow Circle; case Ordinance 02-2026] The City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 02-2026, amending the Future Land Use Map for approximately 45.26 acres of real property. The designation is changed from Brevard County 'Residential-4' to City of Cocoa 'Industrial'. This amendment is conditioned upon the approval of Ordinance 01-2026 (annexation). The property is generally located east of Grissom Parkway, south of Canaveral Groves Blvd, and north of Oxbow Circle. The amendment aligns with Comprehensive Plan goals by promoting economic development and concentrating industrial uses. Public comment was not stated to have shaped the decision. The motion carried unanimously. [East of Grissom Parkway, south of Canaveral Groves Blvd, and north of Oxbow Circle; case Ordinance 03-2026] The City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 03-2026, amending the Zoning Map for approximately 45.26 acres of real property. The zoning designation is changed from Brevard County 'General Use' to City of Cocoa 'M-2 (Manufacturing and Light Industrial)'. This amendment is conditioned upon the adoption of Ordinance 01-2026 (Annexation) and Ordinance 02-2026 (Future Land Use Map Amendment). The property is generally located east of Grissom Parkway, south of Canaveral Groves Blvd, and north of Oxbow Circle. Public comment was not stated to have shaped the decision. The motion carried unanimously. [case 2026-183] The City Council considered the Cocoa Village Bay Estates Large-Scale Site Plan and Preliminary Plat. The project involves 7.55 acres with 3.33 acres of developed project area, proposing 7 residential lots. The applicant is requesting no changes to the City's Comprehensive Plan. The project has received an Environmental Resource Permit from SJRWMD. Mitigation includes onsite preservation and mitigation bank credits for wetlands, and tree mitigation. Public comment raised significant concerns about flooding issues, with residents expressing worries about the impact on their properties and the ability to access homes during storm events. Some residents also voiced concerns about traffic and wildlife. The applicant addressed concerns about stormwater management and driveway access. The City Council voted 3-2 to approve the Large-Scale Site Plan and Preliminary Plat, with Councilmembers Hearn and Koss voting against.
- Board:
- City Council Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-14
- Type:
- Minutes
- Decision:
- Approved on first reading
- Address:
- North of Grissom Parkway
- Applicant:
- Wendy H. Maier (on behalf of property owner)
1) Develop affordable single-family homes, as defined by HUD,
The City Council of Cocoa is reviewing a proposal to develop affordable single-family homes. This project is in the early planning stages. The development would involve site preparation, including clearing and grading, followed by the installation of underground utilities and infrastructure. Construction would then proceed with framing, roofing, and the installation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. The final phases would include interior and exterior finishes and landscaping. Local contractors, trades, suppliers, and service providers are encouraged to engage early to understand the project's scope and potential needs before formal bidding and permitting processes begin.
- Board:
- City Council Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-14
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1. Agenda: Regular Meeting of April 14, 2026.
City Council Meeting listed this item on its agenda for 2026-04-14 in City of Cocoa. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- City Council Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-14
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1. Agenda: Regular Meeting of April 14, 2026. (2026-196).
City Council Meeting listed this item on its agenda for 2026-04-14 in City of Cocoa. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- City Council Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-14
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1. Agenda: Regular Meeting of December 9, 2025. (2025-799).
The City of Cocoa is reviewing proposed revisions to residential architectural elevations for the Winward Preserve Planned Unit Development (PUD). This item is currently under review by the City Council. The project would involve work related to the design and approval of residential building exteriors. This early stage presents an opportunity for contractors, suppliers, and service providers to engage with the developer. Reaching out now, before final plans and permits are set, allows businesses to understand project needs and potentially secure future work.
- Board:
- City Council Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-14
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Decision:
- Goins
1. Approval of the First Addendum to the Amended and Restated Solid Waste
This item concerns the approval of the First Addendum to the Amended and Restated Solid Waste Agreement for the City of Cocoa. The addendum is intended to correct scrivener's errors in the original agreement. The City Council has given this item its first reading and has now approved it unanimously. This approval finalizes an amendment to an existing solid waste agreement, which may involve ongoing services and potential future adjustments. While this item does not initiate new construction, it relates to the operational framework for waste management services within the city. Businesses involved in waste management, hauling, or related services may find opportunities through this established agreement.
- Board:
- City Council Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-14
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1. Approve a piggyback of Stafford County, Virginia contract RFP 25005 for Grant
The City of Cocoa is planning to engage Grant Management Services through a piggyback contract with Stafford County, Virginia's RFP 25005. Merchant McIntyre Associates has been selected for this service. The initial contract is for a six-month trial period with a contingency of $51,000.00. The City Manager is authorized to approve budget modifications up to $102,000 if services are extended beyond the trial period. The City Council has approved this item, with a requirement for a progress report before any extension beyond the initial six months. This project involves grant identification, application, and management. The scope of work will likely include research, proposal writing, and reporting. Local businesses that provide professional services, particularly in grant writing and financial consulting, may find opportunities. Engaging early before final contract details are settled could provide an advantage.
- Board:
- City Council Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-14
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1. Approve a resolution amending the FY 2026 Budget, BAF 26-032-IFT, to
This item concerns a proposed amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget for the City of Cocoa. The amendment involves transferring accumulated cash from interest earned in specific funds to their main accounts. It also plans to use Stormwater contingency funds to cover interdepartmental billing for water and sewer usage within the Stormwater fund. This budget adjustment is currently under review by the City Council. The work set in motion by this budget amendment would involve financial planning and accounting services to manage fund transfers and interdepartmental billing. This early stage in the public process means that financial consultants, accounting firms, and potentially legal services specializing in municipal finance could find opportunities. Engaging now allows businesses to understand the city's financial planning before specific implementation details are finalized.
- Board:
- City Council Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-14
- Type:
- Agenda_item
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