Commission approves small‑scale plan change and zoning for RHR Construction to allow two‑lot residential build in Cocoa with BDP

Brevard County commissioners unanimously approved two companion applications from RHR Construction & Development LLC on Feb. 6: a small‑scale comprehensive plan amendment and a rezoning to make a divided 1.1‑acre parcel at 3970 Curtis Boulevard buildable for single‑family homes. The board added a binding development plan (BDP) and a condition that the developer conduct an engineering study showing the proposed work will not adversely affect surrounding drainage.

The parcel contains two tracts separated by a drainage easement and differing future‑land‑use/zoning designations. Applicant Robert (Trey) Robinson told the board the request would change the future‑land‑use designation of both tracts to Res‑4 and adjust zoning on the tract currently zoned general use to RU‑1‑11, making the lot consistent with the surrounding neighborhood and allowing houses to be built. “The requested future land use of Res 4 will match the surrounding area as well as the rest of the neighborhood,” Robinson said.

Commissioner Duany raised concerns about wetlands and the role of the drainage ditch; Robinson said the developer had performed an environmental study and that buildable uplands are outside the wetlands, and that building could deepen and improve the ditch function. Commissioner Delaney asked for and received a commitment from the applicant to provide an engineering study showing no adverse drainage impacts to adjacent streets; the BDP language was included in the zoning motion.

Votes and motions: Commissioner Delaney moved to approve the land‑use application (H1); Commissioner Atkinson seconded. The roll call was unanimous. A separate motion for the zoning change (H2) — to rezone from GU and RU‑1‑11 to RU‑1‑11 with the BDP to address drainage — passed unanimously after Delaney moved and Atkinson seconded.

What this means: The actions make the lot’s land use and zoning consistent across the parcel and allow the developer to pursue building permits subject to compliance with the BDP, stormwater rules and any other permit requirements. Staff recorded the votes as approvals for both H1 and H2.

Ending: Commissioners congratulated the applicant and moved to the next agenda item. The BDP and required engineering study will be part of the development record before final building approvals.