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Rezoning of 7175 Justamere Road from RMD-A & PUD to PUD for 216 Townhomes

  • When: 2024/10/22
  • Address: 7175 Justamere Road, Jacksonville, FL
  • City: Jacksonville
  • State: FL
  • Category: Spot Rezoning
  • Size: 18.99 acres

The final approval rezones approximately 18.99 acres located at 0 & 7175 Justamere Road, Jacksonville, Florida, from Residential Medium Density-A and Planned Unit Development to a new PUD to allow for the development of 216 townhomes. The area was previously approved for 206 townhomes, but this rezoning adds an additional 10 units, along with a 3.62-acre parcel to the development. The project complies with the 2045 Comprehensive Plan and supports medium-density residential use. The project is subject to conditions, including requirements for site work permits prior to excavations or the clearing of protected trees.

Why it Matters

This decision is crucial as it facilitates the development of much-needed townhomes in Jacksonville, increasing housing availability in a growing area while adhering to the city's comprehensive development plan. It also supports the efficient use of land in a medium-density residential zone.

Source

Applicant - Vernon Hawley Smith


Engineering - England-Thims and Miller, Inc.


Ownership - Justamere Development, LLC


Developer - H. Smith, Inc.


Allowed Uses: The property is rezoned to allow for 216 townhomes, consistent with Medium Density Residential (MDR) land use, allowing for up to 20 units per acre. Uses include single-family dwellings, townhomes, housing for the elderly, and essential services.

Density: 11.4 units per acre (below the 20 units/acre permitted under MDR)

Minimum Lot Size: 1,275 square feet for townhomes

Maximum Building Height: Under 150 feet (restricted by airport height regulations)

Previous Zoning: Residential Medium Density-A (RMD-A) and Planned Unit Development (PUD 2022-893-E)