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Rezoning Petition Submitted by Medhat Kodsi for Property Located on Commercial Way (H2477)
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
Rezoning Request:
Rezoning from R1-C (Residential) to PDP(GC) Planned Development Project (General Commercial) and PDP(MF) Planned Development Project (Multifamily) and to Establish an Associated Master Plan with deviations
General Location:
East side of Commercial Way approximately 0.14 miles south of Zebrafinch Avenue
Parcel Key Number:
62345, 634353, 634406
Summary of Applicant’s Request:
The Petitioner has applied to rezone from R1-C (Residential) to PDP(GC) Planned Development Project (General Commercial) and PDP(MF) Planned Development Project (Multifamily) and to establish an Associated Master Plan with deviations. The petitioner wants to develop the property with two story buildings with commercial/retail/restaurant uses on the ground floor and 12 apartments on the second floor.
Public Hearing History
On November 10, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-0 to postpone the petitioner’s request for a Rezoning from R1-C (Residential) to PDP(GC) Planned Development Project (General Commercial) and PDP(MF) Planned Development Project (Multifamily) and to Establish an Associated Master Plan with deviations to December 8, 2025.
On December 8, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt a resolution approving the petitioner’s request for a Rezoning from R1-C (Residential) to PDP(GC) Planned Development Project (General Commercial) and PDP(MF) Planned Development Project (Multifamily) and to Establish an Associated Master Plan with deviations and modified performance conditions.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
A matter of policy. There is no financial impact.
LEGAL NOTE
The Board has the authority to make the requested rezoning decision pursuant to Chapters 125 and 163 Florida Statutes. The Applicable Criteria for a Zoning District Amendment are contained in Appendix A, (Zoning Code) Article VI. The Applicable Criteria for a PDP are found in Appendix A, (Zoning Code) Article VIII. The Zoning District Amendment to the Planned Development District and applicable PDP master plan must be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board adopt the attached resolution and authorize the Chairman to sign the same, thereby approving the petitioner’s request for a rezoning from R1-C (Residential) to PDP(GC) Planned Development Project (General Commercial) and PDP(MF) Planned Development Project (Multifamily) and to establish an associated Master Plan with deviations and performance conditions.