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Rezoning Petition Submitted by M and S Enterprises of Central Florida, LLC, for Property Located on Cortez Boulevard (H2618)
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
Rezoning Request:
Rezoning from AG (Agricultural) to PDP(SU)/ Planned Development Project (Special Use) with deviations
General Location:
South side of Cortez Boulevard approximately 2,972’ from Lockhart Road
Parcel Key Number:
387085
Summary of Applicant’s Request:
The petitioner is requesting to rezone from AG (Agricultural) to PDP(SU)/ (Planned Development Project (Special Use) to conduct an excavation operation on a 4.60-acre parcel.
This project is slated to span five (5) years and is designed with specific environmental and structural safeguards. The operation will strictly avoid penetrating the water table, and the resulting side slopes will be engineered not to exceed a 3:1 ratio.
Critically, the permitting process will mandate the submission of a professional engineer's estimate and a corresponding reclamation bond. This assurance is tied to the commitment that the site will be fully reclaimed upon project completion in a manner specifically tailored to facilitate the future development of the property, with all stormwater management being successfully contained on-site.
Public Hearing History:
On June 8, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-0 to approve the petitioner’s request to rezone from AG (Agricultural) to PDP(SU) Planned Development Project (Special Use) with modified performance conditions.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVES
The request is consistent with Strategic Theme A, "Economic and Workforce Development" and Theme C “Stewardship of Natural Resources”.
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 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 of County Commissioners adopt a resolution approving the petitioners request for a rezoning from AG (Agricultural) to PDP(SU)/ Planned Development Project (Special Use) based on performance conditions.