BOA April 15 2026
Board of Adjustment Meeting · 2026-04-15 · agenda_packet
The City of Cocoa Board of Adjustment met on April 15, 2026. The agenda included several items, notably PZ 26–00700001 A1 Home Center Sign Waiver at 1066 Clearlake Rd, which was requested to be postponed. Also considered was a Residential Setback Variance at 765 Dryden Cir and a Special Exception for SPX Auto Repair at 969 N Cocoa Blvd. A previous meeting on December 17, 2025, approved a Special Exception for Dakota’s Detail + Auto Center, LLC at 5555 SR 524 with conditions and a 3-month timeframe.
Agenda items
- 1. Agenda: Regular Meeting of April 15, 2026.
- 1. Agenda: Regular Meeting of April 15, 2026.
- 1. Annual Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.
- 1. Annual Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.
- 1. Layman witness: Testimony of a witness other than an expert witness is qualified only if:
- 1. Layman witness: Testimony of a witness other than an expert witness is qualified only if:
- 1. Layman witness: Testimony of a witness other than an expert witness is qualified only if:
- 1. Request: AV 7 O KePcr.x
- 1. Surface 1 is approx. 522 sf, containing five (5), 25 sf signs that comprise 24% of
- 1. The sign quantity and size of the signs are approved per the documents
- 1. The subject accessory structure shall not be expanded or modified in any way
- 1. to increase the maximum permitted number of one attached sign per business
- Lighting & Low-Voltage Systems
- Signage & Printing
- 10. Property Owner Authorization.
- Real Estate Development
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Roofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Drywall & Insulation
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- 10. Property Owner Authorization.
- 10. Property Owner Authorization. * Check here if same as Applicant > UL
- 11. Applicant Signature.
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 11. Applicant Signature.
- General Contractor
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- Cleaning & Janitorial
- Auto Repair & Service
- 2. Applicable City Code Section(s):
- 2. Applicable City Code Section(s): PUD
- 2. Applicable City Code Section(s): PUD
- 2. Expert witness. Testimony of an expert witness is qualified only if:
- 2. Expert witness. Testimony of an expert witness is qualified only if:
- Legal Services
- Government Authority
- 2. Expert witness. Testimony of an expert witness is qualified only if:
- 2. If the applicant wishes to increase the quantity or the size of the approved signs,
- Lighting & Low-Voltage Systems
- General Contractor
- Painting & Flooring
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 2. Minutes: Regular Meeting of December 17, 2025.
- 2. Minutes: Regular Meeting of February 18, 2026.
- 2. PZ 26–00700001 A1 Home Center Sign Waiver (1066 Clearlake Rd.)
- 2. PZ 26–00700001- A1 Home Center Sign Waiver (1066 Clearlake Rd.)
- Painting & Flooring
- Signage & Printing
- 2. Surface 2 is approx. 684 sf, containing one (1), 118 sf sign that comprises 17%
- 2. The Variance shall not be effective until the applicant secures a Building Permit
- General Contractor
- Concrete & Masonry
- Construction (Other)
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 2. a request to increase the maximum allowable area of attached signs from 20% of
- Signage & Printing
- 3. 765 Dryden Cir - Residential Setback Variance
- General Contractor
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Concrete & Masonry
- Drywall & Insulation
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Windows, Doors & Glass
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Accounting & Tax
- 3. Any other conditions deemed necessary by the Board of Adjustment.
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 3. Applicant Information: * NOTE: Applicant is the main contact, who must attend the meeting!
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Roofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Drywall & Insulation
- Windows, Doors & Glass
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- 3. Applicant Information: * NOTE: Applicant is the main contact, who must attend the meeting!
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Concrete & Masonry
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 3. Applicant Information: * NOTE: Applicant is the main contact, who must attend the meeting!
- 3. PZ 26-00800001- Ricardo Melendez Variance (765 Dryden Cir.)
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Concrete & Masonry
- General Contractor
- Handyman & Remodeling
- Painting & Flooring
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Appraisal & Inspection
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- 3. Surface 3 is approx. 522 sf and contains an entrance awning.
- 4. 967 N Cocoa Blvd SPX Auto Repair
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Painting & Flooring
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- Auto Repair & Service
- 4. PZ 25-00000008-Family Auto Service in Brevard LLC Special Exception
- General Contractor
- Handyman & Remodeling
- Painting & Flooring
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Commercial Brokerage
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- Auto Repair & Service
- 4. Property Owner Information: * Check here if same as Applicant > L]
- 4. Property Owner Information: * Check here if same as Applicant > X
- 4. Property Owner Information: * Check here if same as Applicant > X
- 4. Surface 4 is approx. 522 sf, containing five (5), 25 sf signs that comprise 24% of
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Signage & Printing
- 5. Property Information:
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Roofing
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- 5. Property Information:
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- 5. Property Information:
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- 5. Surface 5 is blank, containing no signs.
- 6. Special Exception Petition:
- 6. Variance Petition:
- 6. Variance Petition:
- Legal Services
- Engineering & Architecture
- Appraisal & Inspection
- Real Estate Development
- 7. Please submit the following items in order complete the application:
- Legal Services
- Engineering & Architecture
- Title & Settlement Services
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 7. Please submit the following items in order complete the application:
- 7. Please submit the following items in order complete the application:
- 8. Application filing deadline. The application filing deadline is the first day of each month at 5:00 pm for public hearings
- 8. Application filing deadline. The application filing deadline is the first day of each month at 5:00 pm for public hearings
- 9. Application filing procedure. This application, together with all required exhibits and attachments, shall be completed and
- Legal Services
- Engineering & Architecture
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- General Contractor
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Roofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Residential Brokerage
- Title & Settlement Services
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- 9. Application filing procedure. This application, together with all required exhibits and attachments, shall be completed and
- Legal Services
- Government Authority
- A. Demonstrate that there is ingress and egress to the property and proposed
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- General Contractor
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Roofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Drywall & Insulation
- Windows, Doors & Glass
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- A. PZ 25-00000005 Special Exception - Dakota’s Detail + Auto Center, LLC, 5555 SR
- General Contractor
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Auto Repair & Service
- A. That special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- B. Explain where the required off-street parking and loading areas where required, with
- General Contractor
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- Cleaning & Janitorial
- Pest Control
- Waste Management
- Auto Repair & Service
- Signage & Printing
- B. That literal interpretation of the provisions of this ordinance would deprive the
- C. Explain the impact of refuse and service areas, with particular attention to the items
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Waste Management
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Pest Control
- C. That special conditions and circumstances referred to in "A" above do not
- D. Demonstrate that there are sufficient utilities, with reference to locations, availability,
- Utilities (Sub)
- D. That granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any
- General Contractor
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Concrete & Masonry
- Drywall & Insulation
- Painting & Flooring
- Roofing
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- E. Demonstrate that there is adequate screening and buffering with reference to type,
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- Engineering & Architecture
- E. That the reasons set forth in the application justify the granting of the
- Concrete & Masonry
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Construction (Other)
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Painting & Flooring
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- F. Explain the impact of signs, if any, and proposed exterior lighting with reference to
- F. That the granting of the variance will be in harmony with the general purpose
- General Contractor
- Concrete & Masonry
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Roofing
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- G. Demonstrate that there are adequate yards and open space.
- H. Demonstrate how adequate height requirements have been met.
- I. Demonstrate how adequate landscaping requirements have been met.
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- Engineering & Architecture
- I. OPENING MATTERS:
- I. Project Information
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Painting & Flooring
- Construction (Other)
- I. Project Information
- Concrete & Masonry
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Construction (Other)
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- I. Project Information
- General Contractor
- Construction (Other)
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Waste Management
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- Auto Repair & Service
- II. Staff Analysis
- II. Staff Analysis
- II. Waiver Analysis
- Construction (Other)
- Legal Services
- Engineering & Architecture
- Signage & Printing
- J. List any renewal and/or termination dates.
- K. Explain how the use will be reasonably compatible with the surrounding uses in its
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- Auto Repair & Service
- V. Tree Board:
- a. Demonstrate that there is ingress and egress to the property and proposed structures thereon providing automotive and
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- General Contractor
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Roofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- a. Explain the special conditions and circumstances that exist which are peculiar to the land, structure or building involved
- General Contractor
- Concrete & Masonry
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Roofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- a. Explain the special conditions and circumstances that exist which are peculiar to the land, structure or building involved
- General Contractor
- Concrete & Masonry
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Roofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- a. The witness has personal knowledge of the fact in which the witness will testify; and/or
- a. The witness has personal knowledge of the fact in which the witness will testify; and/or
- a. The witness has personal knowledge of the fact in which the witness will testify; and/or
- a. There are practical or economic difficulties in carrying out the strict letter of the
- b. Explain why the literal interpretation of the provisions of the ordinance would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed
- General Contractor
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Concrete & Masonry
- Painting & Flooring
- Roofing
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- b. Explain why the literal interpretation of the provisions of the ordinance would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed
- b. In the case of testimony consisting of opinions or inferences, the testimony is qualified as the following:
- b. In the case of testimony consisting of opinions or inferences, the testimony is qualified as the following:
- b. In the case of testimony consisting of opinions or inferences, the testimony is qualified as the following:
- b. The waiver request is not based exclusively upon a desire to reduce the cost of
- General Contractor
- Electrical
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- c. Explain the impact of refuse and service areas are, with particular reference to the items in (a) and (b) above.
- c. Explain why the special conditions and circumstances referred to in subparagraph (a) above, do not result from the actions of the
- c. Explain why the special conditions and circumstances referred to in subparagraph (a) above, do not result from the actions of the
- c. The proposed waiver will not substantially increase congestion on surrounding
- Lighting & Low-Voltage Systems
- Design & Creative
- Engineering & Architecture
- Signage & Printing
- d. Demonstrate that there are sufficient utilities, with reference to location, availability, and compatibility.
- d. Explain why the granting the variance request will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied by the
- d. Explain why the granting the variance request will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied by the
- d. The Waiver will not substantially diminish property values in, nor alter the
- Electrical
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- Building & Industrial Supply
- e. Demonstrate that there is adequate screening and buffering with reference to type, dimensions, and character.
- e. Explain why the requested variance is the minimum variance that will make possible the reasonable use of the subject land,
- e. Explain why the requested variance is the minimum variance that will make possible the reasonable use of the subject land,
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Concrete & Masonry
- General Contractor
- Real Estate Development
- e. The effect of the proposed Waiver is in harmony with the general intent of the
- General Contractor
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- Office & Business Support Services
- f. Explain the impact of signs, if any, and proposed exterior lighting with references to glare, traffic safety, economic effect,
- f. Explain why the granting of the variance request will be in harmony with the general intent and purpose of the zoning ordinance
- General Contractor
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Concrete & Masonry
- Painting & Flooring
- Roofing
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Residential Brokerage
- Engineering & Architecture
- f. Explain why the granting of the variance request will be in harmony with the general intent and purpose of the zoning ordinance
- f. The effect of the proposed Waiver will not result in additional and significant
- Lighting & Low-Voltage Systems
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- Government Authority
- g. Demonstrate that there are adequate yards and other open space.
- h. Demonstrate how adequate height requirements have been met.
- i. Demonstrate how adequate landscaping requirements have been met.
- j. List any renewal and/or termination dates.
- k. Explain how the use will be reasonably compatible with surrounding uses in its function, its hours of operation, the type and
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