Subject:
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Case No. ZON-26-01 (Louiskhoa Dan)
A request for a zoning change from R-R, Rural Residential, to R-4, One, Two, and Three-Family Residential, on an approximately 0.45 acre parcel located at 5301 55th Street North in Lealman. (Quasi-Judicial)
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Based upon the evidence and findings contained in the staff report and attachments, Case No. ZON-26-01 is recommended for approval:
A resolution approving the application of Louiskhoa Dan for a zoning change from R-R, Rural Residential, to R-4, One, Two, and Three-Family Residential.
• The applicant is seeking a zoning change on a 0.45-acre parcel.
• The request would allow for the property to be split into two lots and a second home to be built on the new lot.
• The Local Planning Agency recommended approval of the request (Vote: 6-0)
o One person appeared with concerns about an adjacent ditch, but without opposition to the subject request.
o No correspondence has been received.
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Strategic Priorities:
Prosperity and Opportunity
3.1 Increase the availability of attainable housing.
Summary:
Summary
The subject property consists of a residential lot improved with a single-family home. The lot is approximately 0.45 acres and has frontage along 55th Street N. An unimproved alley runs directly along the property’s northern boundary. The property is within the Lealman Community Redevelopment Area (CRA).
The current zoning designation of this property is Rural Residential (R-R). The R-R zoning district is characterized by medium to large lot, low-density residential communities. This zoning district provides a transition between the more rural and suburban neighborhoods within Pinellas County. The property is designated as Residential Low (RL) on the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) which allows 5 residential units per acre.
The applicant would like to split the subject lot to allow for the construction of an additional single-family home. In the current R-R zoning district, the minimum development standards specify that lots must be at least 16,000 square feet in area, with a minimum width of 90 ft and minimum depth of 100 ft. A rezoning from the current R-R zone would be necessary to meet the minimum development standards for the construction of the new single-family home. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a zoning atlas amendment to R-4, One, Two, and Three-Family Residential. The R-4 zoning district is intended for urbanized areas that offer access to a range of transportation options and urban services. In the R-4 zone, for a detached single-family home, the minimum development standards specify that lots must be at least 5,000 square feet in area, with a minimum width of 50 ft and a minimum depth of 80 ft. The current RL FLUM designation would allow for the construction of one additional single-family home, based on the current lot acreage. Therefore, a FLUM amendment is not necessary for this application.
The subject property is in a predominantly low-density, single-family residential area with comparable FLUM and zoning classifications. Adjacent properties to the north, south, east, and west are also developed with detached single-family homes.
The subject property has low flood risk. It is neither within the Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA) nor the Coastal Storm Area (CSA) and lies within Flood Zone X.
Staff are of the opinion that the proposed Zoning Atlas amendment to R-4 is appropriate for the subject property. The request demonstrates general compatibility with both the neighboring residential density and the established development pattern. Additionally, the proposal would not have any impact on infrastructure, including utilities and traffic. Lastly, the proposal is consistent with the Pinellas County Comprehensive Plan.
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Background Information:
The LPA unanimously recommended approval of the request during its March 11, 2026, public hearing (Vote: 6-0)
Surrounding property owners within 300 feet of the subject property were notified by mail. A sign advertising the public hearing was posted on the subject property.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Staff Member Responsible:
Kevin McAndrew, Director, Building and Development Review Services
Partners:
N/A
Attachments:
Resolution
LPA Staff Report
Case Maps
Application Documents
Survey
Certification of Ownership
Legal Ad
Staff Presentation