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Commission approves lot split at 1447 Byrd Road over neighboring objections
Summary
The Winter Springs City Commission adopted Resolution 2026‑01 to split 1447 Byrd Road into two one‑acre lots. Applicant Damien Cardona said the split was part of a financing plan; commissioners voted to approve after staff concluded the proposal met code and no recorded restriction prevented the split.
Winter Springs — The Winter Springs City Commission voted Jan. 9 to approve a lot split at 1447 Byrd Road, adopting Resolution 2026‑01 after staff said the application met city code and subdivision requirements.
Lede: The commission approved the applicant’s request to split the existing parcel into two one‑acre lots by a majority vote after a public hearing and staff presentation.
Nut graf: Senior planner Janelle Garnett told the commission the parcel is within the Tallies Crossing plat and zoned RC‑1 (single‑family dwelling, one‑acre minimum). The application — filed Sept. 6, 2024 — showed that two resulting one‑acre lots would meet setback and buildable‑area requirements under the city code; staff recommended approval of Resolution 2026‑01.
Applicant remarks and questions: Applicant Damien Cardona told commissioners the lot split was sought to accommodate mortgage and financing constraints after a family death. “My understanding is we can go through the process of listing a house... but it would just cause more headaches,” Cardona said, explaining why he sought the split prior to a sale.
Legal and staff review: City Attorney Anthony A. Garniz said he had reviewed a document referenced at an earlier meeting but could not determine that it applied to this property. Garniz told commissioners staff had provided the relevant recorded documents and none showed a prohibition on the lot split.
Motion and vote: Commissioner Sarah Baker moved to approve Resolution 2026‑01; Deputy Mayor Cade Resnick seconded. The motion passed with a majority of commissioners voting yes and one commissioner opposing. The commission acknowledged neighbor concerns but cited property rights and code conformance as reasons for approval.
Outcome and next steps: The resolution was adopted as presented; staff will record the approved subdivision actions and move forward with administrative steps required after commission action.
Representative quotes: “We are recommending that the city commission adopt resolution 2026‑01 approving a lot split application for the property located at 1447 Bird Road,” senior planner Janelle Garnett said.
“The staff’s opinion is that this would be compatible,” City Attorney Anthony A. Garniz said when asked about compatibility and recorded restrictions.
Context and limitations: The commission considered the staff report and public testimony before voting. Some neighbors had raised objections and the commission acknowledged those concerns on the record.
