TO: Mayor and Commission AGENDA DATE: 10/20/2025
FROM: City Manager AGENDA ITEM: 8 - 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
COST:
N/A
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
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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 allow a two phase development consisting of a self storage facility with office space on Lot 1 and future commercial development on Lot 2. The MPUD allows a range of commercial uses while prohibiting incompatible uses such as discount retail, large format stores, car washes, and certain automotive uses. The project incorporates enhanced landscaping, buffers, pedestrian connections, and stormwater management, and a Traffic Impact Analysis confirms that the development will maintain acceptable levels of service on Howland Boulevard. The proposal is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan goals for mixed use development along major corridors, supports economic growth, and meets all applicable Land Development Code standards. Staff recommends the City Commission conduct a public hearing on Ordinance No. 32-2025, noting that the Planning and Zoning Board voted 4-3 to deny the request due to neighborhood compatibility and traffic concerns.
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