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Council amends effective dates on Melendez comp‑plan and rezoning ordinances pending annexation
Summary
Council approved Ordinances 2025-05 and 2025-07 on second reading for a 23.92‑acre property owned by Florentino Melendez, but the council amended both ordinances so their effective dates are contingent on passage of the annexation ordinance (2025‑06) and required county notice.
On Aug. 19 the Pearson Town Council voted to adopt a comprehensive-plan amendment (Ordinance 2025-05) and a companion rezoning ordinance (2025-07) that would change the future land‑use and zoning for about 23.92 acres owned by Florentino Melendez on the east side of U.S. Highway 17 (approx. 365 feet north of Palmetto Avenue East, address 765 North U.S. Highway 17). Attorney Scott Simpson explained that the property is being annexed into the town and noted a procedural requirement: the county manager must receive notice at least 10 days before final reading.
Because the annexation notice certification had not been returned, the council amended the ordinances’ effective dates so each would become effective only upon adoption of the annexation ordinance (2025-06). Simpson summarized the proposed amendment: the ordinances would take effect contingent on the city passing the annexation ordinance. After that amendment, the motions were seconded and the council conducted roll-call votes that were recorded in the minutes.
