Council adopts rezoning for Maitland Concourse North Lot 3 to allow new retail pad

The City of Maitland council voted to adopt Ordinance No. 1453 on second reading, approving a planned‑development rezoning for Maitland Concourse North Lot 3 (the applicant cited an anchor retail tenant and smaller shops).

Staff presentation: Mike Daniels of the Community Development Department summarized the application, explaining the lot is part of the previously approved PUD and that Lot 3 lacked a final development plan. The conceptual site plan shows a ~12,500‑square‑foot anchor store and approximately 5,300 square feet of additional retail, with vehicular access provided from Concourse Parkway/TriLago Way rather than Maitland Boulevard. "The plan was taken to the development review committee and unanimously approved on October 22," Daniels said, and the Planning & Zoning Commission also recommended approval.

Council concerns and applicant commitments: Council members raised early‑morning delivery noise and the need for screening between loading areas and adjacent residential buildings. Applicant representative Matt Bloomfield said the loading area is smaller than neighboring phases and committed to a double row of dense landscaping to screen noise and views. He also explained that the owner will consolidate ownership across adjacent lots so the site functions as a single development with primary access via the existing shopping center.

Vote and outcome: After limited public comment, the council approved the ordinance on second reading by roll call; Council members recorded affirmative votes. Staff noted outstanding site‑plan technical items (water/sewer capacity, utility conflicts) will be addressed during the permit stage and before construction begins.

Next steps: Applicant will work with staff to resolve DRC conditions and submit final site‑plan documents; staff will confirm water and fire‑safety details and issue permits once conditions are satisfied.