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Commission denies request to change 0.7‑acre South Beaches lot from Res‑1 to Res‑2 after extensive public opposition
Summary
The commission voted unanimously to deny Christopher Espinet’s comprehensive plan amendment request to change a 0.7‑acre lot from Res‑1 to Res‑2 following hours of testimony from residents, counsel and planners; county counsel and planning staff said policy 7.1 prohibits increasing residential density on the county’s Barrier Island area.
The Brevard County Board of County Commissioners on Feb. 6 denied a request by Christopher Espinet to change the future land‑use designation of a 0.7‑acre lot on the South Beaches from Res‑1 to Res‑2, after substantial public testimony and legal briefing that centered on coastal policies limiting density.
The board voted 5–0 to deny the application. The item drew more than an hour of public comment, local planning commentary and legal analysis. Several residents said the proposal would increase density in a sensitive Barrier Island area already identified as an Area of Critical State Concern; they called the request precedent‑setting and incompatible with the county’s Coastal Management policies.
Applicant’s case and planning argument: Espinet’s attorney, Kim…
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