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Planning commission denies package beer-and-wine shop with vape retailer at Penman Road plaza

6441953 · October 14, 2025
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Summary

The Planning Commission voted 4-1 to deny a conditional-use application (PC 17-25) for beer-and-wine package sales at a proposed vape-and-liquor-convenience tenant in a Penman Road shopping center after extensive public opposition centered on safety, parking and neighborhood character.

The Jacksonville Beach Planning Commission denied a conditional-use application (PC 17-25) to allow package beer-and-wine sales at a proposed vape-and-smoke retail tenant in an existing commercial center on Penman Road.

Planning staff presented the application as a request to permit package sale of beer and wine (off-premises consumption) in a Commercial Limited (C-1) zoning district under section 34-6-17(d)(4) of the Jacksonville Beach Land Development Code. Staff recommended approval after finding the proposal met conditional-use criteria in section 34-5-53.

The applicant’s attorney and the applicant, Zach Miller, told the commission the use would be limited to off-premises beer and wine sales…

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