Overview: In a recent meeting, the Indian River County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a special exception use and major site plan for the expansion of the Hope for Families Residential Treatment Center. This expansion includes the addition of two new shelter buildings, resulting in a total of 52 units, and improvements to the surrounding infrastructure. The Commission also discussed the upcoming transition to a digital system for managing agenda items.
Overview: The Indian River Planning and Zoning Commission recently convened to deliberate on a rezoning proposal by Island Minor Development LLC, which seeks to transform approximately 20 acres of A1 agricultural land into an RS3 single-family home residential district. The proposal, underscored by public interest, evoked several concerns encompassing environmental impacts, traffic, stormwater management, and the integrity of local ecosystems.