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Council approves first reading to rezone 2001 Laurel Road in Venice Crossing over opponents’ objections
Summary
On first reading, Venice City Council approved rezoning a 1.15-acre parcel at 2001 Laurel Road from Commercial General to Laurel West, allowing a conditional-use car wash to proceed after the planning commission’s recommendation and public comment opposing piecemeal approvals.
Venice City Council on first reading approved a zoning map amendment that would change the designation of a 1.15‑acre parcel at 2001 Laurel Road from Commercial General to Laurel West, a move that clears the way for a conditional‑use car wash to proceed through the permitting process.
The vote, taken after a quasi‑judicial public hearing, passed 4–3 following staff and applicant presentations and public comment. Planner Britney Smith told council the petition (25‑46RZ) ‘‘is consistent with all the applicable standards’’ of the comprehensive plan and land development code. Jackson Boone, attorney for applicant 2001 Laurel LLC, urged the council to approve the rezoning as the implementing district for the city’s mixed‑use corridor vision.
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