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Auburndale moves forward with zoning change for Gapway Commons, commission urges traffic study
Summary
The commission approved first reading of Ordinance No. 1825 to reclassify ~11.41 acres (Gapway Commons/H Block) to Village Center zoning consistent with the Lakes District Mixed Use plan; Mayor Taylor Bogert urged a traffic study and a right-in/left-in entrance on CR‑559 as plans progress.
The Auburndale City Commission on May 19 approved first reading of Ordinance No. 1825 to amend the Official Zoning Map and reclassify roughly 11.41 acres known as Gapway Commons (formerly H Block) from Planned Development-Commercial 1 (PD‑C1) to Village Center (VC) zoning.
Community Development Director Julie Womble said the applicant proposes a mixed-use Village Center with pedestrian connections and that allowed uses include retail, restaurants, civic facilities, medical offices and residential. She noted the Village Center has a base density of six dwelling units per acre, which may be increased through Transfer of Development Rights with at least one green space or plaza.
Mayor Dorothea Taylor Bogert asked whether the rear of the project would include two-story apartments and where they would be located; Womble said the plans are conceptual and staff has not received a formal application. The mayor also expressed concern about the CR‑559 entrance, urging a right‑in/left‑in configuration pending a traffic study so the entrance would not impede traffic.
Commissioner Jordan Helms moved approval on first reading and Commissioner Bill Sterling seconded; the motion passed unanimously.
