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Rezoning Petition Submitted by David Kato on Behalf of D.R. Horton, Inc., for Property Located on Waterfall Drive (H2531)
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
Rezoning Request:
Rezoning from PDP(SU)/Planned Development Project (Special Use) namely as Landscape to PDP(SF)/Planned Development Project (Single Family)
General Location:
Bounded by Waterfall Drive and Eden Circle
Parcel Key Number:
412388
Summary of Applicant’s Request:
The applicant is requesting a rezoning from PDP(SU) Landscape/Planned Development Project (Special Use) to PDP(SF)/Planned Development Project (Single Family) to construct one (1) single family home on the 0.4863-acre subject site. The lot is 27,179 square feet. The site was previously designated as landscape on the original Spring Hill Master Plan.
P&Z Action:
On October 13, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-0 to deny the petitioner’s request for a rezoning from PDP(SU) Planned Development Project (Special Use) Landscape to PDP(SF) Planned Development Project (Single Family) based on lack of compatibility with surrounding uses and the petitioner’s lack of attendance at the meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
A matter of policy. There is no financial impact.
LEGAL NOTE
The Board 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 adopt and approve the Chairman’s signature on an attached resolution to either approve or deny the petitioner’s request to rezone from PDP(SU)/Planned Development Project (Special Use) Landscape to PDP(SF)/Planned Development Project (Single Family) with performance conditions.