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Council approves rezoning, annexation and directs RFP for Women’s Club property
Summary
On Oct. 7, 2025, Sebring council approved rezoning of 3611 Kenilworth Blvd (Ordinance 15‑54) to allow reconstruction of a single‑family home, adopted an annexation ordinance for ~27.15 acres (Ordinance 15‑56), denied a mobile‑home request for 2341 West Jackson, and directed staff to issue an RFP for the Sebring Women’s Club property.
Sebring — The City of Sebring on Oct. 7 resolved multiple land‑use matters: the council approved a rezoning request to allow rebuilding of a hurricane‑damaged home, adopted an annexation ordinance for acreage needed for city utilities, denied a request to place a mobile home on a vacant single‑family lot, and directed staff to request proposals for the Sebring Women’s Club property.
Rezoning: Jeff Schmucker with the Central Regional Planning Council presented a request by Dewberry Engineering and property owner Denise Hamilton to rezone a 0.1919‑acre parcel at 3611 Kenilworth Boulevard from C‑1 commercial to R‑2 residential to permit reconstruction of a single‑family residence. Schmucker said the requested R‑2 zoning “is consistent with the existing future land use of mixed use” and compatible with surrounding residential properties. Council moved to approve Ordinance 15‑54 on the second and final reading and the motion carried by roll call.
Annexation: The council then considered Ordinance 15‑56 to annex roughly 27.15 acres (Sunnyland Drive, Martin Luther King Boulevard and Mossey Watson Avenue) to allow the city to extend utilities and facilities on land it recently purchased. Highlands County staff had submitted an objection letter urging the city to assume more road‑maintenance obligations. Council approved the annexation on second reading; staff was instructed to record the ordinance with the state.
Mobile home request: Council debated a separate request to place a mobile home on a vacant lot at 2341 West Jackson Street. Citing the lot’s single‑family status, Councilmember (speaker 5) moved to deny the request; the motion was seconded and approved by roll call.
Women’s Club property RFP: Staff briefed council on the former Sebring Women’s Club property and laid out options including sale, lease, demolition for parking, or long‑term lease with shared parking for nearby Veterans Beach. Council directed staff to prepare and publish an RFP (request for proposals) — specifying lease vs. purchase, parking needs and potential ADA/restroom upgrades will be addressed in the RFP process.
Council discussion stressed protecting city ownership while enabling private investment to rehabilitate the building; staff cautioned the building will require significant upgrades for commercial cooking or ADA compliance.
