DiPrima Construction proposes 20 to 30 townhomes on Wickham Road in Melbourne

The Brevard County Zoning Meeting held on July 17, 2025, focused on two significant proposals: a rezoning request for townhomes and a conditional use permit for an industrial gas facility.

The first proposal came from DiPrima Construction Corp, represented by Kim Rozanca. The company seeks to rezone a 5-acre parcel from BU1A (restricted neighborhood retail) to RU2-6 to build townhomes. The plan includes constructing 20 to 30 two-story units, priced around $600,000 each, with two-car garages. Rozanca highlighted that the area currently lacks commercial development, as evidenced by a vacant pad in the nearby Casa Bella office complex. The proposed townhomes would generate significantly less traffic compared to potential commercial use, with only 216 new trips per day versus 7,127 trips from a commercial center. The proposal received support from the commissioners, who approved the rezoning with a binding development plan to restrict short-term rentals.

The second item on the agenda involved Lindy Inc., which requested a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for heavy industrial use to expand its gas manufacturing plant in North Mims. This expansion aims to meet increasing demand from clients, including SpaceX. The facility has been operational since the 1960s and has undergone previous expansions. Lindy representatives assured the commissioners that the expansion would comply with all safety regulations and performance standards. A traffic study indicated that the expansion would only marginally increase traffic at the nearby intersection, with no significant safety concerns reported. Despite some public apprehension regarding transparency and the nature of the expansion, the commissioners ultimately approved the CUP.

Overall, the meeting underscored the county's ongoing efforts to balance residential development with industrial growth, addressing community needs while considering environmental and traffic impacts.