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Planning commission approves conditional use for countertop and cabinet facility with noise and access conditions
Summary
The Citrus County Planning & Development Commission approved CU-2026-0000001 on June 4, allowing light manufacturing (granite countertop and cabinets) at an existing GNC‑zoned site, with conditions on indoor operations, noise/vibration/air standards and gating Julia Way for emergency access.
The Citrus County Planning and Development Commission voted June 4 to approve CU-2026-0000001, a conditional‑use request to allow light manufacturing (fabrication and finishing of granite countertops and cabinet assembly) in a General Neighborhood Commercial (GNC) zone at an existing commercial property.
Paul Ferman, representing AVI Properties, described phased redevelopment plans that would replace deteriorated buildings with three structures: a showroom/display building, an indoor fabrication area using CNC and blade equipment with water suppression, and a storage/assembly building for pre‑manufactured cabinets. Ferman said prior site approvals (2016) were not completed and that the current proposal would move slab display and cutting operations indoors.
Owner Ivan Espinosa told commissioners the CNC and cutting processes use water to limit dust and that the business intends to enclose and soundproof the fabrication area. “We work only regular hours, right 8 to 4,” Espinosa said, adding that cutting time for a typical kitchen is usually one to 1.5 hours.
Staff planner Frank Pylind and principal planner Joe Hawkel noted conditions to protect nearby residences behind Julia Way, including compliance with Chapter 21 noise, vibration and air‑pollution standards and a prohibition on outdoor slab displays. The applicant accepted an additional condition to make Julia Way an emergency‑only access and to meet county noise and dust requirements.
Commissioner Stuart Boseman moved, and Commissioner Michael Face Meyer seconded, a finding that the conditional use is consistent with the Citrus County Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code and that the use would be compatible with adjacent properties provided the conditions are met. The motion carried unanimously.
