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Rezoning Petition Submitted by Highlands Commerce Center, LLC (REZ0000222026)
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
Rezoning Request:
Rezoning from AR2(Agricultural/Residential-2) to PDP(OP)/Planned Development Project (Office Professional) with specific C-1(General Commercial) Uses
General Location:
Northside of Jacqueline Road, approximately 350’ West of Mariner Boulevard
Parcel Key Number:
999815
Summary of Applicant’s Request:
The property owner is requesting to rezone the current AR2 (Agricultural Residential-2) property to PDP(OP)/ Planned Development Project (Office Professional) with the following C-1 (General Commercial) uses:
1. (a) Comparison Goods Store
2. (c) Personal service establishments
3. (d) Domestic and business service establishments
4. (k) Restaurants with or without alcohol dispensations
5. (kk) Light Construction service establishment
This rezoning will allow small-scale commercial uses such as retail stores, personal and business services, repair shops, and restaurants with or without alcohol service.
The proposed site plan includes three buildings:
1. A 10,500-square-foot mixed-use building at the front of the property with offices and small retail spaces on the first floor and eight apartments above, intended primarily for business owners.
2. A 10,000-square-foot building along Jacqueline Road intended for office and professional uses.
3. A 15,000-square-foot commercial building along Jacqueline Street is designed for small offices and service businesses, with overhead doors for storage. This space is intended for local service providers such as pool companies, electricians, and similar businesses. Industrial uses and high-end retail will not be permitted.
No industrial uses or high-end retail uses are proposed. To provide adequate buffering from the existing neighborhood, a 10-foot landscaped buffer with fencing is proposed along the north, east, and west property lines.
NOTE: Subsequent to the posting of the Agenda, Staff noticed that this item was advertised with an incorrect Parcel Key. Therefore, Staff is requesting that this item be postponed to allow for the necessary correction and re-advertisement.
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 postpone the petitioner’s request for a rezoning from AR2 (Agricultural Residential-2) to PDP(OP)/ Planned Development Project (Office Professional) with the specific C-1 (General Commercial) with performance conditions to a date certain of October 12, 2026.