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Putnam County planners recommend rezoning 3.8 acres in Melrose for large-vehicle storage
Summary
The Putnam County Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the Board of County Commissioners approve a zoning map amendment to rezone a 3.8-acre Melrose parcel from agriculture to Commercial General (C-3) to allow a large-vehicle storage facility; the item moves to the BOCC on May 27.
The Putnam County Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a zoning map amendment for a 3.8-acre parcel at 878 North State Road 21 in Melrose to allow the development of a large-vehicle storage facility.
Staff told the commission at the April meeting that applicant Michael Thompson requested rezoning from agriculture to Commercial General (C-3). The parcel is vacant, has about 240 feet of frontage on North State Road 21, and is shown on county GIS as having no apparent jurisdictional wetlands and lying within FEMA Flood Zone X.
Staff recommended approval, saying the proposed zoning is consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the county’s comprehensive plan and meets the locational requirements of the Commercial General district. Staff also noted that facility plans will be reviewed by the Development Review Committee and other agencies including Putnam County Public Works, emergency services, the St. Johns River Water Management District and the Florida Department of Transportation to ensure compliance with local, state and federal development regulations.
Applicant Michael Thompson described his existing business across the street and his intent. “My name is Mike Thompson. I live in Keystone Heights, Florida right now. I own the, penny storage facility right straight across the street,” he said, adding that he had outgrown his current site and had acquired the acreage across the road.
A commissioner moved to approve the rezoning “as it is consistent with goals and objectives of the land development code,” the motion was seconded, and the commission voted unanimously to forward the recommendation. Chair recorded the commission’s vote as aye and said there were no objections.
The commission noted the BOCC will consider the rezoning at its next appearance in late May; staff identified the BOCC date as May 27 at 9 a.m. if the Board schedule remains as announced.
If the BOCC approves the map amendment, the applicant would then be eligible to apply for the necessary site-development and building permits, subject to the reviews noted by staff.
