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Plan commission backs modest density increase at 2212 South 78th Street (Res‑9 to Res‑16) in Greater Palm River
Summary
Staff and the applicant supported a small‑scale map amendment to change 2212 South 78th Street from Residential‑9 to Residential‑16 (HCCPA 24‑42) in the Greater Palm River community plan area. Commissioners unanimously found the proposal consistent and forwarded it to the county commission; no public opposition was recorded at the hearing.
Alexis Myers, planning commission staff, presented HCCPA 24‑42, a privately initiated small‑scale map amendment to reclassify a 2.29‑acre parcel at 2212 South 78th Street in the Greater Palm River area from Res‑9 to Res‑16. Myers described the surrounding pattern as a mixed corridor of neighborhood commercial, office and residential uses and noted the site currently contains a car wash and associated light commercial uses.
Under Res‑9 the parcel could consider about 20 dwelling units or limited nonresidential floor area; Res‑16 would allow up to 16 dwelling units per acre and the same nonresidential FAR rules (nonresidential FAR over 0.35 must be office or residential support uses). Staff found the increase consistent with policies addressing compatibility, community design and the Greater Palm River Community Plan’s goals for mixed‑use corridors and economic opportunity.
Applicant Todd Pressman said the site is appropriate for a modest density increase and reiterated that community meetings produced few attendees and no written opposition in the record. After brief discussion Commissioner Kona moved and Commissioner Buza seconded a motion to find HCCPA 24‑42 consistent with the comprehensive plan; the motion passed unanimously. The recommendation will be transmitted to the Board of County Commissioners and a companion rezoning may follow.
