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Commission advances rezoning for 5.99-acre East Crown Point site after resident objection
Summary
The commission advanced Ordinance 25-37 to rezone about 5.99 acres on East Crown Point Road to Planned Commercial Development for mixed commercial and light-industrial/flex uses; a nearby resident urged denial, saying existing industrial space is abundant.
The Winter Garden City Commission moved Ordinance 25-37 to a second reading on Dec. 11 after staff presented plans to rezone approximately 5.99 acres along East Crown Point Road to a Planned Commercial Development (PCD).
Staff said the proposal would allow nine commercial warehouse and flex spaces plus storefront commercial buildings on the road frontage, with the rear lots used for light industrial or flex office uses. The project team included renderings showing two-story office/commercial buildings along East Crown Point Road and more industrial-style flex buildings to the rear.
Resident Catherine Zaleski, who said she lives roughly half a mile away, told the commission she opposed rezoning to industrial uses. "I just don't see a need for any more industrial spaces or warehouse spaces," she said, arguing there is already significant industrial space available in the area.
Staff and commissioners discussed potential traffic implications of commercial versus industrial uses and noted the PCD process allows increased architectural standards and site details. One commissioner asked staff to provide the site renderings and indicated that, in the absence of one commissioner, the item should move to a second reading so all members can consider the packet.
The commission voted unanimously to advance Ordinance 25-37 to a second reading and adoption on Dec. 11; staff invited residents with concerns to follow up with planning staff ahead of that hearing.
