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Planning commission rejects rezoning request for Fleming Island surgical center after retail concerns
Summary
The Clay County Planning Commission voted 4-2 on Aug. 5 not to recommend rezoning about 2.3 acres on County Road 220 in Fleming Island from AR (agricultural-residential) to PCD (planned commercial development), a change the applicant said would allow an outpatient surgical center and professional offices.
The Clay County Planning Commission voted 4-2 on Aug. 5 not to recommend rezoning about 2.3 acres on County Road 220 in Fleming Island from AR (agricultural-residential) to PCD (planned commercial development), a change the applicant said would allow an outpatient surgical center and professional offices.
Staff planner Jenny Bridal told commissioners, "Based on the analysis in the staff report, the request is consistent with the intent of the land development code and the surrounding uses. Therefore, staff does recommend approval of PUD 25-00003 to amend the zoning map for the 2.3 acres from AR to PCD conditioned on the approval of the commercial comprehensive plan application for the subject property." Bridal also said the applicant had submitted a concurrent comprehensive-plan amendment (rural fringe to commercial) the day before the meeting.
The applicant, Robert White of the law firm Taylor & White, described the proposal as "an outpatient surgical center with doctor's offices…
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