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Planning advisory board approves rezoning for 52‑53‑acre Fortune Road parcel despite one no vote
Summary
The Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board voted to rezone about 52–53 acres on Fortune Road from RC‑1 (multifamily medium density) to RC‑2 (multifamily, allowing greater height) over one objection; the applicant said increased height is needed to meet new stormwater rules while preserving open space.
The Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board approved a zoning map amendment to change roughly 52–53 acres on Fortune Road, south of Lakeside Estates, from RC‑1 (multifamily medium density residential) to RC‑2 (multifamily higher‑height residential). The board voted by voice 5–1 to approve the rezoning; the motion carried and staff said there were no conditions attached.
City planning staff described the parcel and recommended approval, saying the requested rezoning would not change the parcel’s underlying future‑land‑use designation. Staff noted recent and ongoing road widening on Fortune Road, nearby multifamily developments and an anticipated affordable‑housing project at 2231…
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