Board approves phased redevelopment of Office Depot headquarters into 500‑unit CIMD with retail and fitness center

The Planning and Zoning Board on Jan. 2 approved a site‑plan amendment to redevelop a portion of the former Office Depot world headquarters at 6600 North Military Trail into a commercial‑industrial‑multifamily development (CIMD). The proposed, phased redevelopment would preserve approximately 400,000 square feet of office, demolish roughly one‑third of the existing office building, and construct: approximately 42,840 square feet of retail and restaurant uses along Military Trail, a roughly 36,000‑square‑foot fitness and wellness facility, and an eight‑story building with 500 residential units that meet the CIMD requirement to provide 10% affordable units.

The project will proceed in four phases: demolition of the southern third of the office building (Phase 1), construction of retail (Phase 2), construction of the fitness and wellness facility (Phase 3) and construction of the residential building (Phase 4). During the early phases, the applicant requested a temporary technical deviation to reduce required parking by six spaces; staff said once the residential phase is complete, all required parking will be provided on site and no permanent reduction will remain.

Staff emphasized pedestrian connections, an expanded multiuse path along the golf course, enhanced street trees and a public plaza with art at the main entrance. The applicant noted they will work with staff to refine timing‑related conditions (for example, impact‑fee timing and when sidewalks are installed) prior to city council review and permitting. The board voted 5–0 in favor of the site‑plan amendment.

The applicant and staff will finalize conditions and scheduling for council review and building permits.