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Staff reminded commissioners that the chair must have served at least one year to be eligible; as a result, Kevin Tyson, Bob Lampert, and Lorena Cordero were not eligible to serve as chair this year. A commissioner nominated Colin to continue as chair; another commissioner seconded the nomination. The commission approved the chair nomination by voice vote. The commission then nominated Wendy to remain vice chair; the nomination was seconded and approved by voice vote. Meeting remarks indicated the result was “status quo.”

The commission’s rules that the chair must have one year of service were stated on the record prior to nominations. No formal ballot or roll-call vote was recorded in the transcript; actions were completed by voice vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning Commission Meeting February 4, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Planning Commission held its annual election; the commission re-elected the incumbent chair and vice chair by voice vote after nominations, with eligibility and nomination rules explained by staff.","taxTitle","Winter Haven City, Polk County, Florida","taxId",12580,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6353783,"Planning commission approves rezoning of 4.89-acre parcel at Dundee Road and Overlook Drive",275,747000,1022000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2220993-2b4f8e0f86feb081b9c22fb4d6fe7dd8&start=747&end=1022","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2220993-2b4f8e0f86feb081b9c22fb4d6fe7dd8/thumbnail_747000.jpg","/articles/6353783/Winter-Haven-City/Polk-County/Florida/Planning-commission-approves-rezoning-of-489-acre-parcel-at-Dundee-Road-and-Overlook-Drive","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6353783-dbff60461bf25558e7c6be1b229b8e5b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137020&Signature=B~NOLukRoT1qgxv315Of~R5vKSkbVMkg~-0fg16DxBXmNmfb9yx91Rv-yy6gfxqA1bS2k3igXrw6KSEjfRsOjeEj1EvEEqfIN7sKqzgpHM~0MNcg9MSyofDWg34MzDhkl9DcHqOHHA6v6KNx9XzAyKV~HQOIJOgqfkzyoOE3N5i2wM6XBMEDL1W6u0UHxCqmb-ivs1xwhVmHyYVMk52AU9oz3mhQIAGAHzjyQ-yR8r8NDPNhst9~YtcyYtrhIX2whGK5GgvIwFfmYYCSaTHm6Z1B1cFVHV0~qWA-Kg9-KZp7oLX1FyIQ1hYZDHFukO8e3CX10RSnwRtc2IeN7keN1A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Winter Haven City Planning Commission on Feb. 4 approved a rezoning request from Avid Group LLC to change a 4.89-acre parcel at the southwest corner of Dundee Road and Overlook Drive Southeast from Industrial Light (I-1) to Commercial Highway (C-3).

Heather Reuter, senior planner, described the site as undeveloped woodland adjacent to the Overlook Ridge subdivision and near existing commercial construction at the Shops at Country Club. Reuter said the parcel’s future land-use designation and the surrounding pattern of development support C-3 zoning and that rezoning would align the parcel with nearby commercial development. “Staff…does recommend approval of P25-05, and it’s forwarding the city commission for final action,” Reuter said.

According to staff, the petitioner intends to create a three-lot commercial subdivision with uses and development standards consistent with C-3; staff indicated rezoning would not change the parcel’s maximum development potential under the future-land-use plan and therefore would not increase infrastructure demand beyond current allowances. Commissioners asked what buffer would be required along the existing houses; staff replied that the required buffer depends on the specific C-3 use but that a Type F buffer (approximately 10 feet with a fence) is likely for certain uses.

No members of the public spoke for or against the rezoning during the public-comment period. A commissioner moved to approve the rezoning as presented, a second was recorded, and the commission approved the motion by voice vote; no roll-call tally was recorded in the transcript. Staff will forward the rezoning to the City Commission for final action and will perform final concurrency and site-plan review at the time of development submittal.","The commission voted to rezone a 4.89-acre parcel from Industrial Light (I-1) to Commercial Highway (C-3) to allow a three-lot commercial subdivision consistent with nearby development; staff will forward the rezoning to the City Commission for final action.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":79,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6353788,"Planning commission approves special-use for a childcare facility at 121 Bates Avenue",369,378000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2220993-2b4f8e0f86feb081b9c22fb4d6fe7dd8&start=378&end=747","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2220993-2b4f8e0f86feb081b9c22fb4d6fe7dd8/thumbnail_378000.jpg","/articles/6353788/Winter-Haven-City/Polk-County/Florida/Planning-commission-approves-special-use-for-a-childcare-facility-at-121-Bates-Avenue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6353788-5dace6ca8cde9b352d7b9a9812b84bc9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137020&Signature=GdOnPfHrFvZjXg4UDhkeN4OKgMBXU7o3Tb4LfmoLDHBxS8jgWqSvOb4tZ-z36p14QMM7Fdki9cJ58-n~RW-LNkwT~BRQPVhruGjhemppPbZCZc5Uc8k9kleF1vfIJcOaUVTi5oy-vn~2EryJPVVxi2zRqzCRgKzPYGnLOvF~oCxAR5h3z2Ev5l72lEzkU201BL43dQgMv6ZgX5ccruvK4eEuMvnc2LrgCGAeZWMGxQnA9nNzm54MFQmM4D4yirSPc7azHPBmpo1f7ezIb6zjw0DW-OzrG2yIgvxgLwSvFE39mstJllhblJ00DjtOUBQT1FpxpcIHRWG0e0SWaLDGqw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Winter Haven City Planning Commission on Feb. 4 approved a special-use permit to allow a childcare facility at 121 Bates Avenue.

Staff recommended approval, saying the 0.21-acre site contains a 1,080-square-foot building constructed in 1945 and that the petitioner intends to redevelop the parcel (along with two adjoining parcels) for a standalone childcare facility. Christian, senior planner, told commissioners the proposed operation would employ about 10–15 people and that a childcare facility of that size can be expected to generate approximately 78 peak-hour vehicle trips, which staff said the adjacent roadway network can accommodate. “Staff recommends approval of case number P25-01S, subject to the conditions that’s found in the agenda packet,” Christian said.

Under the proposal the petitioner would either use the rear of the subject parcel as an outdoor play area and continue to use the existing building for daycare operations or rental, or ultimately demolish the two existing buildings and redevelop the entire site as a standalone day-care facility. Because the two adjacent parcels are zoned C-3 (Commercial Highway), staff said the childcare use is permitted on those parcels; the property in question is in the MX (Mixed Use) district, so the special-use approval is required. Christian noted site-plan review will be required to ensure code compliance if the change of use proceeds.

There were no members of the public who spoke for or against the request during the public comment period. After a brief opportunity for commissioners’ questions, a commissioner moved to approve the special-use request as presented; another commissioner seconded the motion. The commission approved the item by voice vote; no roll-call tally was recorded in the hearing minutes.

The decision forwards any required site-plan review and code compliance to staff review and returns to the city’s development-review process. The agenda packet lists conditions of approval that the commission attached; those conditions must be satisfied during site-plan review.","The Winter Haven City Planning Commission granted special-use approval for a childcare facility at 121 Bates Avenue, a 0.21-acre site, with staff recommending approval subject to conditions and site-plan review.","actionData","errors"]

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Planning commission re-elects chair and vice chair; status quo maintained

Planning commission approves rezoning of 4.89-acre parcel at Dundee Road and Overlook Drive

Planning commission approves special-use for a childcare facility at 121 Bates Avenue