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Satellite Beach residents urge denial of rezoning for 1253 A1A; planning board declines to recommend change
Summary
The Planning & Advisory Board heard neighbors oppose converting 1253 A1A from RM‑3 (residential mixed use) to commercial, citing safety near a busy beach access, parking limits and precedent; after public comment the board voted not to recommend the rezoning to city council.
The Planning & Advisory Board on Monday declined to recommend changing the comprehensive plan and zoning for 1253 A1A from RM‑3 (residential mixed use) to commercial after residents raised safety and neighborhood‑character concerns.
Carl, the city planner, told the board the parcel has been used commercially for years and is currently an engineering office but is a nonconforming use under RM‑3. He warned that any new development would still need to meet site‑plan rules such as parking, stormwater controls, setbacks and height limits.
The decision followed a string of public comments.…
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