The Brooksville Planning and Zoning meeting held on August 13, 2025, focused on a significant request to rezone two parcels of land from R3 to a Planned Development Project (PDP) for multifamily housing. The proposed development aims to construct up to 112 multifamily dwelling units on approximately 6.28 acres located at the northwest corner of Dart Drive and Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard.

The project is designed to align with the comprehensive plan's future land use designation, which permits up to 18 dwelling units per acre. The proposed density matches this allowance, with plans to adhere to the multifamily development design standards outlined in the land development code. Notably, the petitioner seeks a maximum building height of 55 feet, which has prompted adjustments to the required setbacks. The southern boundary adjacent to Martin Luther King Boulevard will have a setback of 50 feet, while the eastern boundary along Hill Avenue will be set back 75 feet. This is a significant increase from the typical 20-foot setback for the R3 District, aimed at mitigating the impact of the taller building height.

A correction was noted during the meeting regarding the ordinance heading, clarifying that the property is located west of Hill Avenue, not east as previously stated. The site is situated between Norton and Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard and is adjacent to a 14.5-acre property that was approved in 2022 for 216 multifamily units at a density of 16.7 units per acre. This nearby project has a maximum building height of 40 feet, indicating a trend towards higher density developments in the area.

The surrounding neighborhood primarily consists of small lot residential properties zoned R1A, R2, R3, and R1C. Given the current and projected character of the area, city staff concluded that the requested zoning change is compatible with the existing development pattern along Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard and is consistent with the comprehensive plan.

The meeting concluded with a consensus on the importance of the proposed development in addressing housing needs while maintaining compatibility with the surrounding community. Further discussions and decisions regarding the rezoning request are anticipated in future meetings.