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Auburndale Commission approves zoning change for Everest site and several development actions
Summary
The City of Auburndale Commission unanimously approved Ordinance No. 1847 to modify PD‑C1 zoning on a 2.29‑acre portion of the Everest property (to allow a gas station), adopted a resolution vacating part of Stewart Street, amended a developer’s agreement for Schaller Preserve, approved FY2026–2027 CDBG projects, and accepted a deed/easement exchange to advance the Southern Force Main.
The City Commission of the City of Auburndale met March 2, 2026, and unanimously approved a series of land‑use and utility actions, including a zoning modification that would allow a gas station on a 2.29‑acre portion of the Everest property.
Community Development Director Julie Womble summarized the site’s history and the requested modification to the Planned Development‑Commercial 1 (PD‑C1) zoning designation, and presented a binding site plan showing pumps, circulation and landscaping. The Planning Commission recommended approval (4–0); staff recommended the Commission adopt Ordinance No. 1847 on second and final reading. City Attorney Frederick J. Murphy Jr. read the ordinance by title only. Commissioner Sean Levy moved to adopt the ordinance and Vice Mayor Jordan Helms seconded; the motion carried with all ayes.
The commission also opened and closed a public hearing to consider a petition to vacate a portion of an unimproved right‑of‑way on Stewart Street and McDonald Avenue. Community Development…
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