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West Melbourne council approves Stellar townhomes after split vote over owner-occupancy limits
Summary
After hours of debate over owner-occupancy and rental limits, the West Melbourne City Council approved a development agreement and related land-use and rezoning ordinances for a 133-unit townhome project; the developer warned that stricter residency rules would threaten financing and could force withdrawal.
The West Melbourne City Council approved a development agreement for the Stellar townhome project and followed with second-reading approvals of a future land-use map amendment and a rezoning ordinance on Feb. 3, 2026, after extended discussion over owner-occupancy and rental restrictions.
Planning Director Christie Fisher presented the application for a 133-unit townhouse subdivision on roughly 17.12 acres south of West New Haven Avenue, describing the requested waivers, a 30-year development agreement and staff—s recommendation to approve the revised agreement with three conditions. Fisher summarized that staff—s review considered utilities, consistency with goals and objectives in the comprehensive plan, and compatibility with surrounding residential areas.
Cole Oliver, attorney for the applicant, told council the development team had…
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