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Rezoning Petition Submitted by MT Driftwood, LLC, for Property Located on Driftwood Drive (H2528)
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
Rezoning Request:
Rezoning from AG/(Agricultural) and R-1B/(Residential) to PDP(RUR)/Planned Development Project (Rural) with specific AR/(Agricultural-Residential) and AG/(Agricultural) Uses
General Location:
South side of Driftwood Drive, approximately 467’ west of Cortez Boulevard
Parcel Key Number:
1425354
Summary of Applicant’s Request:
The petitioner is requesting a rezoning from AG/(Agricultural) and R-1B/(Residential) to PDP(RUR)/Planned Development Project (Rural) with specific AR/(Agricultural-Residential) and AG/(Agricultural) uses for the 10.8 acre subject site. The subject parcel is split zoned with approximately 4.5 acres in the R-1B/(Residential) district and the balance 6.3 acres in the AG/(Agriculture) District (predominately wetland). The petitioner has requested a PDP(RUR)/Planned Development Project (Rural) designation in order for the subject site to have a uniform zoning designation and be utilized for a home and permitted AG/(Agricultural) uses.
Public Hearing History:
On August 17, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Commissioners voted 5-0 to adopt a resolution approving the petitioner’s request for a rezoning from AG/(Agricultural) and R-1B/(Residential) to PDP(RUR)/Planned Development Project (Rural) with specific AR/(Agricultural-Residential) and AG/(Agricultural) Uses with unmodified performance conditions.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVES
The request is consistent with Strategic Theme D, "Quality of Life".
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 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 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 rezoning from AG/(Agricultural) and R-1B/(Residential) to PDP(RUR)/Planned Development Project (Rural) with specific AR/(Agricultural-Residential) and AG/(Agricultural) Uses performance conditions.