Commission approves PUD amendment adding industrial boat-slip area, conditions to prevent parking impacts and preserve water access

The Brevard County Board of County Commissioners on Aug. 7 approved a planned-unit-development amendment for River Flying Condominiums Inc. that adds roughly 15 acres of industrial land into the existing condominium PUD and retains Binding Development Plans. The amendment, application 24PUD00001, was presented to the board by Kim Rzenka, who said the changeis "for the sole purpose of basically using unusable land and adding an amenity to the already existing condominium."

Rzenka and co-applicant David Bassford told the board the proposal includes pedestrian access to boat slips and walking trails and that final engineering and fire-protection details will come through staff review. During questioning, Commissioner Goodson and others pressed whether the changes would limit public access to the canal. Rzenka said, "Yes. We yes. Certainly will. We have no intent. All we're doing is getting an easement from the county to to build out the cul de sac so we can get the fire protection ..." and added, "There will be no no stoppage of any public access to that canal."

Commissioner Goodson asked about a gate and whether a locked gate would cut off access. The applicant replied that any gate would secure a six-foot access from the cul-de-sac to private property and would not block the canal: "No. It's not public access to doctor Niazzi's property. It's not blocking the entire canal."

County staff member "Billy" (planning staff) noted two primary concerns: preserving public water access and preventing parking on Wall Street. He recommended that the applicant work with staff during site planning to prevent unlawful parking. The board incorporated that condition. Commissioner Goodson moved approval with that condition; Commissioner Altman seconded. The clerk called the roll and the board approved the amendment 5-0.

The approval is for a preliminary development plan; final engineered drawings and staff review will follow, and the file will reflect the board's condition that the applicant work with staff to deter parking impacts on Wall Street.