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Meeting Summary
The Orange County Planning and Zoning Commission approved multiple rezoning requests including 51 single-family homes at 1955 South Apopka Vineland Road (4-1 vote), a warehouse at 9256 1st Avenue (unanimous), and a duplex at 7449 Restful Street (4-1 vote). The commission rejected a commercial rezoning request at 1600 Columbia Street (4-1 vote), citing incompatibility with adjacent residential uses despite proposed restrictions.
Key Decisions (8)
Rezoning at 1955 South Apopka Vineland Road
Abdul Alcaldry's request to rezone 20.98 acres from A-1 and RCE to R-1A restricted for 51 single-family detached homes (reduced to 50 lots). Lots along southern boundary required to be at least 85 feet in width.
Rezoning at 9256 1st Avenue for Warehouse
Request to rezone from RT-1 mobile home subdivision district to I-1A restricted industrial district to allow construction of a warehouse storage building. Property located in District 3.
Continuation of RZ2603012 at 835 Over A Hoover Road
Applicant requested continuation to April 16, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at 9AM at 201 South Rosalind Avenue.
Rezoning at 7449 Restful Street for Duplex
Request to rezone from A-2 farmland rural district to R-2 restricted residential district to allow construction of a duplex. Property owner Sam Savali proposed two dwelling units at approximately 3 units per acre density.
Continuation of School Capacity Case
Case continued to April 16, 2026 meeting pending school capacity determination from Orange County Public Schools.
Rezoning at 803 and 833 Pahoa Street
Joan Staker's request to rezone four parcels from A-1 citrus rural district and R-2 restricted to R-2 restricted residential district for detached single family homes in District 6.
Future Land Use Amendment and Rezoning at 1600 Columbia Street
Request to change future land use from low to medium density residential to commercial and rezone from C-3 to C-2 restricted for 1600 Columbia Street LLC. Commission found incompatibility with adjacent residential neighborhood despite proposed restrictions on prohibited uses.
Transmittal of Growth Center Amendment for PRS Investors Group
Request to change 21.32 gross acres from village to growth center plan development commercial for up to 360 short-term rental/hotel condo/timeshare units with 5,000 sq ft of ancillary C-1 uses. Located south of proposed Grove Blossom Way extension near US 192 Tourist Commercial Corridor.
Zoning Changes (5)
1955 South Apopka Vineland Road
Abdul Alcaldry
9256 1st Avenue, District 3
Raquel Gibson (representative)
7449 Restful Street, District 5
Sam Savali / Thomas and Hutton Engineering
803 and 833 Pahoa Street, District 6
Joan Staker
1600 Columbia Street
1600 Columbia Street LLC / Rebecca Wilson
Development Activity (6)
Single Family Development at Apopka Vineland Road
50-51 single family detached homes on 20.98 acres, lots minimum 75 feet wide with 85 feet along southern boundary
Warehouse Storage Building
Warehouse storage building on property currently zoned RT-1, maximum approximately 2,100 square feet based on setbacks
Duplex Development at Restful Street
Two dwelling units (duplex or two single family homes) at approximately 3 dwelling units per acre density
Single Family Homes at Pahoa Street
Detached single family homes on four parcels, potential for up to 6-7 lots based on 45-50 foot lot widths
Resort Development near US 192
Up to 360 short-term rental/hotel condo/timeshare units with 5,000 sq ft ancillary C-1 uses on 21.32 gross acres (10.3 net developable)
Accolades Single Family Subdivision
Single family development currently in site work stage
Market Signals (5)
Housing Demand
Multiple single-family residential developments approved across Orange County districts, indicating continued demand for detached housing products.
Commercial Demand
Commission rejected commercial rezoning at 1600 Columbia Street despite proximity to Amazon warehouse, prioritizing residential neighborhood compatibility over commercial development.
Infrastructure
Traffic concerns raised at multiple hearings, with residents citing congestion on Apopka Vineland Road and timing of Avalon Road widening as key infrastructure issues.
Sentiment
Commission demonstrated strong preference for protecting existing residential neighborhoods, with multiple commissioners citing compatibility concerns when commercial uses proposed adjacent to homes.
Housing Demand
Resort-style development with 360 timeshare/hotel units advancing near US 192 Tourist Commercial Corridor, indicating continued tourism-related development activity.