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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 Planned Development Projects are contained 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 Planning and Zoning Commission recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt a resolution approving the petitioner’s request for a rezoning from AG (Agricultural) and C-2 (Highway Commercial) to PDP/HC Planned Development Project (Highway Commercial) with deviations and performance conditions.