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Family trucking and produce operation seeks PD to keep on‑site truck parking; county staff supports subject to buffer and screening
Summary
Navarro Produce requested a PD rezoning to allow one residence, office and on‑site parking for a fleet of trucks that service the Plant City/State Road 60 farm market; staff recommended approval subject to buffers and a 6‑foot screening wall for storage; applicant emphasized that trucks remain parked and are not unloaded on site.
Navarro Produce asked the Zoning Hearing Master on June 16 to rezone a parcel from AS‑1 to Planned Development (PD20‑55100) to allow one residence, a truck dispatch office, interior warehouse and accessory open parking of up to nine commercial vehicles and nine domestic vehicles. The company described the use as a family‑operated produce and transport business that brings goods from Texas to local markets in the Plant City area.
Applicant description and intent: Todd Pressman, speaking for the applicant, said existing buildings include a residence and dispatch/warehouse structure and that the proposal’s primary function is secure parking for company trucks after deliveries; he told the hearing master trucks are unloaded at the market and then returned empty to the site to park for safety and efficiency. Bianca Navarro, representing Navarro Produce, said the change addresses repeated vandalism and security issues encountered when vehicles were parked off‑site.
Staff and planning commission: Development Services staff recommended approval subject to conditions and noted a concurrent comprehensive plan amendment (CPA25‑01) to change the parcel from RES‑1 to OC‑20 is pending. Staff said the applicant proposes a higher‑width buffer and type C screening in some locations and a 6‑foot wall, wood fence or PVC fence around the open storage area. Planning Commission staff found the proposed PD consistent with the comprehensive plan (subject to the CPA) and noted the use aligns with adjacent mixed agricultural and commercial activities.
Public comment and access: One nearby resident who spoke in support said the terminal is essential for logistics and driver safety; there were no recorded objections in the hearing record. Development Services emphasized the parking area would be screened from view and that no loading or unloading of produce would occur on site.
Outcome and next steps: The hearing master closed the item after testimony; staff’s recommendation and the rezoning record will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners for final action. If approved, the PD will require the fencing and screening called for in staff conditions to hide the parking area from adjacent roads and residences.
Ending: The hearing master will file a written recommendation; the final PD approval will be contingent on BOCC action and confirmation of the concurrent comprehensive plan amendment as required.
