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HomeMy WebLinkAboutUndated Press Journal Article - Council Passes Project/�,Anrk, f e z` /�'�i� SEBASTIAN RIVER AREA oli1iC11 p,dssi S 5� Fs a /� N d ��- LAO_,/,9,P4-b ome p"r"o�ect March had said lots 50 -feet wide "are like mobile home park lots" and are "too small." He had been talking about the Coy A. Clark Co., of Mel- bourne, which wants to an- nex 56 acres of unincorpo- rated Indian River County land, north of Sebastian Ele- mentary, into the city to build a 214 -home neighbor- hood. With Sebastian River Landings, "I looked at the density," which is about three units per acre in the first phase, Barnes said Mon- day. Developers of planned unit developments in the city are allowed some flexibility, and three units per acre is better than the four to five units per acre found in areas of the Sebastian Highlands; he said. Sebastian's low-density residential land use category Oows a maximum of five units per acre. Thursday, the city Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion is expected to vote on whether to approve Forte Macaulay Development's re- quest to rezone and change the land -use designation of 63 acres, south and adjacent to the 72 acres. Company offi- cials propose building 212 homes on the land to the south, or the south part of Sebastian River Landings. The 63 acres might get an- nexed into Sebastian from the unincorporated area of the county, as were the 72 acres. Hass said the zoning and land -use changes are contingent upon the council approving the annexation, something that could occur at the end of the year. The 63 acres currently have an agricultural zoning and a low-density residential, three units per acre land -use designation by county offi- cials. - tonyjudnich@scripps.com VO ME The new development will have 128 lots that squeeze as much into a de - velopment as they can," are 50 -by -120 feet and McCollum said. "But I can't 82 lots that are support the 5 -foot setbacks. I want to look out for the en - 70 -by -120 feet. trance to Sebastian." Portions of Collier Club By Tony Judnich and Tradewinds at Sebastian staff writer Lakes have 5 -foot side yard SEBASTIAN -The small setbacks, but a typical city neighborhood has 10 -foot lot sizes of a future Sebastian side yard setbacks, Hass n neighborhood worry s said. city officials and residen s, Sal Ne Lia Sebastian Prop - who are concerned about a erty Owners Association crowded look, fire hazards and other problems. president, said the smaller Officials from Melbourne's setbacks could lead to fires Forte Macaulay Development spreading more quickly Inc. are clearing 72 acres on among homes. He said there are not any • ` the southeast corner of a County Road 512 and County fire stations near Sebastian Road 510 they can build River Landings. The nearest 209 homes and a five -acre one is on Barber Street, about two miles to the east, commercial area for the fu- ture Sebastian River Land- according to city informa ings development. ti on. The City Council last week Condominiums and town 1 voted 4-1 to approve the de- houses share adjoining walls, but at Sebastian River Land sign of the residential sec- tion of the project. Company - ings, "you'll have 10 feet sep- officials later will be asked to arating the homes, so it is approve a plan for tjie com- not really seen as much of a mercial area. The neighbor- concern," Hass said of a fire hood will have 128 lots that problem. are 50 -by -120 -feet and 82 lots Besides, some residents that are 70 -by -120 feet, said prefer 5 -foot side yard set - city Growth Management Di- backs, he said. rector Tracy Hass. Typical "You have a smaller lot lots in the Sebastian High- but with a nice big home on lands are 80 -by -125 feet, he it and without the mainte- said. nance of a larger lot," Hass Councilman Nathan said. McCollum cast the lone no Mayor Walter Barnes last vote against the design of Se- bastian River Landings, say- ing he opposed crowding the development with lots that will have 5 -foot side yard set- backs. 5� Fs a /� N d ��- LAO_,/,9,P4-b ome p"r"o�ect March had said lots 50 -feet wide "are like mobile home park lots" and are "too small." He had been talking about the Coy A. Clark Co., of Mel- bourne, which wants to an- nex 56 acres of unincorpo- rated Indian River County land, north of Sebastian Ele- mentary, into the city to build a 214 -home neighbor- hood. With Sebastian River Landings, "I looked at the density," which is about three units per acre in the first phase, Barnes said Mon- day. Developers of planned unit developments in the city are allowed some flexibility, and three units per acre is better than the four to five units per acre found in areas of the Sebastian Highlands; he said. Sebastian's low-density residential land use category Oows a maximum of five units per acre. Thursday, the city Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion is expected to vote on whether to approve Forte Macaulay Development's re- quest to rezone and change the land -use designation of 63 acres, south and adjacent to the 72 acres. Company offi- cials propose building 212 homes on the land to the south, or the south part of Sebastian River Landings. The 63 acres might get an- nexed into Sebastian from the unincorporated area of the county, as were the 72 acres. Hass said the zoning and land -use changes are contingent upon the council approving the annexation, something that could occur at the end of the year. The 63 acres currently have an agricultural zoning and a low-density residential, three units per acre land -use designation by county offi- cials. - tonyjudnich@scripps.com VO ME