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Master Plan Revision Petition Submitted by 15464 Cortez Blvd, LLC, for Property Located on Cortez Boulevard (H2541)
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
Request:
Master Plan Revision on PDP(GC)/ Planned Development Project (General Commercial) to incorporate a rezoning from C-2/ Commercial to PDP(GC)/ Planned Development Project (General Commercial)
General Location:
Southeast side of Cortez Boulevard, approximately 1,505 feet to Winter Street
Parcel Key Number:
1215483, 1001720
Summary of Applicant’s Request:
The petitioner is requesting a rezoning from PDP(GC)/ Planned Development Project (General Commercial) and C-2 (General Commercial) to PDP(GC)/ Planned Development Project (General Commercial) to allow the redevelopment of the site with an upscale restaurant and the potential development of a future secondary commercial building. The proposed construction of the property will not exceed 30,000 square feet with a maximum building height of 45 feet.
The subject property currently contains a 1,998-square-foot professional office building and a 1,680-square-foot warehouse, formerly occupied by the Salvation Army. The proposed restaurant will be located towards Cortez Boulevard (SR 50) to maximize visibility and will utilize the existing access point along Cortez Boulevard.
A second commercial building is proposed on the southern portion of the site, where the current Salvation Army building and parking area is located. Parking for the restaurant will be situated between the two proposed building areas, and stormwater retention is planned for the northeastern corner of the property.
Hearing History:
On March 9, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-1 to recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt a resolution approving the petitioner’s request for a Master Plan revision on PDP(GC)/ Planned Development Project (General Commercial) to incorporate a Rezoning from C-2/ Commercial to PDP(GC)/ Planned Development Project (General Commercial) with performance conditions.
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 Board of County Commissioners has the authority to make the requested rezoning / Master Plan Revision decision pursuant to Chapters 125 and 163 Florida Statutes. The Applicable Criteria for a PDP are found in Appendix A (Zoning Code), Article VIII. The Zoning District Amendment / Master Plan Revision must be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board of County Commissioners adopt a resolution approving the petitioner’s request for a Master Plan revision on PDP(GC)/ Planned Development Project (General Commercial) to incorporate a Rezoning from C-2/ Commercial to PDP(GC)/ Planned Development Project (General Commercial) with performance conditions.