We, the undersigned residents, property owners, and concerned citizens of Brevard County, respectfully request that the Brevard County Planning & Zoning Board and Board of County Commissioners DENY the proposed rezoning application (26Z00008) and Future Land Use Map Amendment (26SS00002) for the property located at 1800 Turtle Mound Road, Melbourne, Florida.

We believe the proposed rezoning from Rural Residential (RR-1) to Multifamily Residential (RU-2-6) is inconsistent with the existing character of the surrounding area and raises significant concerns regarding:

1. Neighborhood Compatibility
The adjacent Fox Bay community is zoned EU-2 and consists of single-family detached homes.
The adjacent Carolwood Estates community is zoned RR-1 and consists of single-family detached homes.
RU-2-6 permits multifamily development, including apartments and condominiums, which is incompatible with the established residential character of the Turtle Mound Road corridor.

2. Lack of Binding Development Commitments
The applicant has stated an intent to build single-family attached or detached residences; however, those representations are not legally binding.
RU-2-6 zoning would permit future apartment development without additional public review.

3. Traffic and Infrastructure Concerns
No comprehensive traffic impact study has been presented to demonstrate that Turtle Mound Road and surrounding intersections can safely accommodate the proposed density.
Utility capacity for water and sewer service has not been verified by the City of Melbourne.

4. Environmental and Floodplain Concerns
County staff have identified significant wetland and floodplain constraints affecting the property.
The majority of the site lies within a FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Area "A" and a Type 3 Aquifer Recharge Area.
Questions remain regarding stormwater management, compensatory storage requirements, and potential impacts on neighboring properties.

5. Premature Approval
Important studies and analyses have not yet been completed, including:
Wetland delineation
Floodplain impact analysis
Surface water flow analysis
Utility capacity verification
Traffic impact study
Environmental Resource Permit feasibility review
 
PETITION REQUEST

Therefore, we respectfully request that Brevard County:
☐ DENY the proposed FLUM Amendment (RES 4 to RES 6)
☐ DENY the proposed Rezoning (RR-1 to RU-2-6)
☐ Require all environmental, utility, drainage, floodplain, and traffic studies to be completed and publicly reviewed before any further consideration.
☐ Consider only zoning classifications that are compatible with the surrounding single-family residential character of the area.

Join us in standing against the rezoning of 1800 Turtle Mound Road. Please sign this petition to show your support for preserving Turtle Mound and Lake Washington community's future and to urge decision-makers to reconsider these applications. Your signature can help make a substantial impact. Together, we can ensure that the Lake Washington area remains a place we are proud to call home. Act now and sign the petition!