Legislation Details

File #: 18019   
Type: P&Z Agenda Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/29/2026 In control: Planning & Zoning Commission
On agenda: 10/12/2026 Final action:
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Rezoning Petition Submitted by Cortez Jasmine, LLC, On Behalf of Robert A. Buckner (REZ0000312026)
Attachments: 1. REZ-000031-2026 Staff report, 2. REZ-000031-2026 Application Packet, 3. REZ-000031-2026 Master Plan, 4. REZ-000031-2026 Maps
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Rezoning Petition Submitted by Cortez Jasmine, LLC, On Behalf of Robert A. Buckner (REZ0000312026)

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BRIEF OVERVIEW
Rezoning Request:
Rezoning from AG (Agricultural) and C-2 (Highway Commercial) to PDP(HC)/ Planned Development Project (Highway Commercial) with Deviations

General Location:
Northeast of the intersection of Cortez Boulevard and Jasimine Drive

Parcel Key Number:
904454 and a portion of 671286

Summary of Applicant’s Request:
The applicant is requesting a rezoning from AG (Agricultural) and C-2(Highway Commercial) to PDP/HC Planned Development Project (Highway Commercial) with deviations in order to establish a master plan for a convenience store with gas.

The applicant intends to develop the property as a convenience store with fuel sales, including:
No more than 12 fueling stations.
At least 4 dedicated diesel fueling lanes.
Other uses permitted within the C-2 zoning district.

Access and Parking
Access is proposed from both Cortez Blvd (SR 50) and Jasmine Drive. A reverse frontage road is proposed along the northern property boundary, with access design to be coordinated with the County Engineer and FDOT. Cross-access is also proposed to the southeast.

Stormwater will be retained on-site and permitted through the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD).

Proposed Deviations:
Permitter Setbacks :
South (Cortez Blvd):75’ (Deviation from 125’)

Internal Building Setbacks:
Side setbacks: 10’ (Deviation from 20’)

Landscape Buffers:
Cortez Blvd(SR 50): 20’(Deviation from 35’)

STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVES
The request is consistent with Strategic Theme A, "Economic and Workforce Development".

FINANCIAL IMPACT
A matter of policy. There is no financial impact.

LEGAL NOTE
The Planning and Zoning Commission has jurisdiction to make a recommendation on the subject application. The Applicable Criteria for a Zoning District Amendment are contained in Appendix A, (Zoning Code) Article VI. The Applicable Criteria for Plan...

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