Planning board approves two site plans, forwards one to commission

The Town of Melbourne Beach Planning & Zoning Board approved two residential site plans at its June 2 meeting and sent the application for 2103 Redwood Avenue on to the Town Commission with a recommendation to approve.

Town Manager Amory Smith summarized the first application, saying the project met minimum lot area, width and depth requirements and that “the coverage is under the maximum 30% of the structure at 25.4% and meets the height restrictions.” Board members asked for clearer breakout of construction valuation and the amount of additional square footage for future packets so staff and the planner could confirm whether stormwater thresholds apply. Member Gabor Khashoggi asked the applicant to include square-footage calculations in future reports so the board could verify threshold math.

After discussion about the scope of interior versus exterior work and whether the project met the 50% construction threshold that would trigger additional stormwater requirements, Gabor Khashoggi moved to approve the plans for 2103 Redwood Avenue. The motion passed by voice vote; the board forwarded the approval to the Town Commission with a suggestion to approve.

The board then considered redesigned plans for 222 6th Avenue. Staff said the revisions corrected the setback and second‑floor issues raised at the prior hearing and now comply with the 15‑foot side setbacks required by code. A member noted letters submitted by neighborhood parties were included in the record. The board moved and approved the 222 6th Avenue site plan by voice vote. One board member cautioned that some designs could be easily converted into homes with two kitchens and asked staff to be mindful of that possibility when reviewing future applications.

The approvals were procedural recommendations; the Commission retains final authority on matters the board forwards for decision.