TO: Mayor and Commission AGENDA DATE: 9/3/2025
FROM: City Manager AGENDA ITEM: 9 - A
SUBJECT:
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Quasi-judicial Hearing - Ordinance No. 32-2025, A request to amend the Official Zoning map to rezone ±7.93 acres of land located along the East Howland Boulevard Corridor north of Pine Ridge High School from Commercial (C-1) to Mixed-Use Planned Unit Development (MPUD), at first reading.
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LOCATION:
Citywide
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ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
Planning and Development Services
POTENTIAL MOTION:
Recommendation
“I move to (approve/deny) Ordinance No. 32-2025, at first reading.”
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BACKGROUND:
Background
The applicant is requesting to rezone approximately 7.93 acres at 930 Howland Boulevard from Retail Commercial (C-1) to Mixed-Use Planned Unit Development (MPUD) to facilitate the Blackfin Self Storage project, including a self-storage facility and a commercial outparcel. The proposed MPUD is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan by supporting mixed-use commercial development, encouraging economic growth, and promoting compatible land use patterns. A Transportation Impact Analysis confirmed that site access and circulation are acceptable, with only minor turn lane adjustments recommended. The accompanying Development Agreement establishes high quality design standards, including architectural treatment, landscaped buffers, open space, stormwater management, and the prohibition of uses inconsistent with the City’s long term objectives. While the applicant has agreed to a minimum building size of 2,000 square feet for quick service restaurants, restrictions on car washes and full-services drive through restaurants were not incorporated; however, the City Commission may consider these items during review. At their regular meeting on August 20, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board voted 4-3 to recommend that the Mayor and City Commission deny Ordinance No. 32-2025, citing that the project is not a good fit for the neighborhood and concerns regarding traffic and safety near the high school. Staff recommends proceeding with public hearings on Ordinance No. 32-2025.
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