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Council approves first reading to rezone two parcels in Laurel Lane area
Summary
On first reading the Lake City Council approved Ordinance 2025‑2315 to rezone parcels 12516‑000 and 12514‑000 from single‑family residential to Commercial Neighborhood to allow consolidation and frontage on BEA; staff said a site plan will be required next.
The Lake City Council on Dec. 15 voted unanimously to approve the first reading of Ordinance 2025‑2315, a rezoning application filed as Z25‑03 by Carol Chadwick on behalf of First Coast Investment Corp, Inc.
Staff presentation and rationale
Planning staff member Mr. Angelo told the council the request affects parcel numbers 12516‑000 and 12514‑000 and explained the petitioner proposes consolidating five parcels so the resulting development will be contiguous to BEA, a collector road required by the comprehensive plan for Commercial Neighborhood zoning. Staff recommended approval on first reading and noted that a formal site plan review will follow rezoning approval.
Council questions
Council members asked whether residents were individually contacted; Mr. Angelo said the city mailed certified notices to homeowners within 300 feet and reported no responses. Council confirmed the street in question is Laurel Lane, a city street behind a traffic circle.
Outcome and next steps
The motion to adopt Ordinance 2025‑2315 on first reading passed by unanimous roll call. If the applicant pursues development, a site plan will be submitted for staff and council review, and engineering and permitting milestones will follow.
Provenance
The zoning case was introduced and discussed on the record during the quasi‑judicial hearing portion of the Dec. 15 meeting; the council explicitly noted Florida law requires decisions in quasi‑judicial matters be supported by competent, substantial evidence presented under oath.
