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Commission forwards rezoning for 89‑unit age‑restricted subdivision to council
Summary
The commission voted May 27 to forward rezoning application 2026040, seeking to rezone about 32.67 acres to R2 for an 89‑unit age‑restricted subdivision between Sanders Road and Marketplace Boulevard; staff recommended approval and noted variance requests tied to topography and state waters.
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted May 27 to send rezoning application 2026040 to the City Council for final consideration, clearing a procedural step toward a proposed age‑restricted residential subdivision.
Scott, a planning staff member, told commissioners the applicant seeks to rezone roughly 32.67 acres from office‑commercial multi‑story to moderate‑family residential (R2) to construct an age‑restricted subdivision of 89 single‑family detached units between Sanders Road and Marketplace Boulevard. Scott said the request conforms with the city's future land‑use element and that the application includes variance requests for building setbacks, lot size and width due to site topography and the presence of state waters; staff recommended approval with revised conditions and exhibits following an April public hearing that generated two negative public comments.
Commissioners clarified that street tree requirements referenced in an ordinance adopted in December 2019 apply only when expanding a public right‑of‑way and do not automatically apply to private property; landscape requirements for private property are addressed under the design review committee and landscape plans. Commissioners also discussed a potential boundary line dispute and noted the development's buffer will be established where the property line is finally determined.
A motion to forward the rezoning to City Council for approval was made, seconded and carried by vote. The referral transmits staff reports, revised conditions and exhibits to the council for its final action.
Next steps: the rezoning and its conditions will appear before the City Council; council members and nearby residents will have the opportunity to review materials and comment at that hearing.
