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Rezoning Petition Submitted by Veronica Leigh Johnson for Property Located on Barnevelde Road (H2604)
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
Rezoning Request:
Rezoning from R-1C (Residential) to AR (Agricultural/Residential)
General Location:
North side of Barnevelde Road approximately 240’ from Celeste Avenue
Parcel Key Number:
73850
Summary of Applicant’s Request:
The petitioner is requesting to rezone a 2.3-acre parcel from R-1C (Residential) to AR (Agricultural/Residential). The petitioner has indicated a desire to utilize the property for a horse and for other agricultural benefits. The subject site is part of Country Estates subdivision, within the Royal Highlands area, where several other properties have been rezoned to AR (Agricultural/Residential).
Hearing History:
On March 9, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt a resolution approving the petitioner’s request for a rezoning from R-1C (Residential) to AR (Agricultural/Residential).
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVES
N/A.
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 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 R-1C (Residential) to AR (Agricultural/Residential).