Commission adopts Thornbrooke PD amendments with buffer, landscaping and architecture conditions

The Sanford City Commission on Oct. 27 approved second reading of Ordinance 48‑36, an amendment to the Thornbrooke planned development that authorizes restricted commercial condominium‑warehouse uses along North White Cedar Road, subject to specific buffering, landscape and design conditions the commission negotiated after lengthy public testimony.

The ordinance amends the PD to allow RC‑1 (restricted commercial) uses and condominium warehouses on parcels along North White Cedar. The applicant, represented by Mary Solick, proposed reconfigurations to place the warehouse units along the rear of the site to reduce impact on adjacent residences. During second reading, debate focused on the required separation and whether the developer should install a new masonry wall where an existing six‑foot HOA fence…