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Meeting Summary
The Orange County Planning and Zoning Commission approved six rezoning applications and Chapter 38 code amendments for recovery residence accommodations. Key approvals included converting a single-family home at 750 28th Street to a duplex (R1A to R2), allowing outdoor heavy equipment storage at 8212 East Colonial Drive (C2 to C3 restricted), and approving a truck parking lot at 3900 Silver Star Road (I2/I3 to C3 restricted) despite concerns about job losses from Frito Lay's plant closure affecting 500 workers.
Key Decisions (8)
Duplex Conversion at 750 28th Street
Rezoning from R1A to R2 residential district to convert existing home addition to second residential unit creating a duplex on 0.25 acre property. Owner Angelina Belliu purchased property in 2016; addition was built in 2005 by previous owner. New septic system installed in 2019. Community meeting held November 3 with five residents in attendance expressing support.
Outdoor Heavy Equipment Storage at 8212 East Colonial Drive
Rezoning from C2 to C3 restricted wholesale commercial district to permit outdoor storage of heavy equipment for paving company on 1.13 acre property. Applicant Eitor Govega owns property for over 10 years. Property has 6-foot fence. Community meeting held November 5 with no residents attending.
Outdoor Fleet Storage at 8517 East Colonial Drive
Rezoning from C1 retail commercial to C2 restricted general commercial district to allow outdoor storage of fleet and restoration equipment for roofing business. Property is split-zoned with western portion zoned C1 since 1962 and eastern portion rezoned to C2 in 2002. Community meeting held November 4 with six attendees expressing no concerns.
Truck Parking Lot at 3900 Silver Star Road
Rezoning from I2/I3 industrial to C3 restricted wholesale commercial district to develop truck parking lot on 4.89 acre property. Former bank building to be demolished. Property owned by Frito Lay for overflow truck parking. Applicant Josh Conrady with Kimberly Horn. Concerns raised about 500 jobs lost from Frito Lay plant closure announced November 2024.
Three Single Family Homes at 120-124 North Pine Hills Road
Rezoning from R1A to R1 single family dwelling district to allow construction of three single family homes pending lot split approval in District 6. Northern parcel is 100 feet wide, southern parcel is 50 feet wide. R1 zoning has 50-foot lot width requirement versus R1A's 75-foot requirement. Advanced septic required.
Single Family Home at 910 South Lake Pleasant Road
Rezoning from A1 citrus rural district to R1AA single family dwelling district to construct detached single family home in District 2. Property accessed via 15-foot recorded easement from South Lake Pleasant Road established in 1975. Property is in Wekiva study area with potential gopher tortoise habitat. Located in City of Apopka joint planning area.
Three Single Family Homes at 1111-1123 Derby Avenue
Rezoning from R3 multifamily to R2 residential district to bring zoning into consistency with future land use for development of three detached single family homes on 3.19 acres in District 2. Applicant Magno Costello Bronco. Lots already split with 45-foot widths. Must connect to City of Apopka centralized wastewater; septic prohibited per lot split condition.
Chapter 38 Code Amendments for Recovery Residence Accommodations
Amendments to section 38-1443 to add reasonable accommodation process for certified recovery residences, emotional support animals, and other accommodation requests. Required by Florida Senate Bill 954 effective July 1, 2025, with January 1, 2026 compliance deadline. Establishes written application process, prohibits fees, and creates appeal process through Board of Zoning Adjustment.
Zoning Changes (7)
750 28th Street, District 3
Angelina Belliu
8212 East Colonial Drive, District 3
Eitor Govega
8517 East Colonial Drive, District 5
Laura Hoyos
3900 Silver Star Road, District 6
Joshua Conratti / Frito Lay
120 and 124 North Pine Hills Road, District 6
Darshini Luknet
910 South Lake Pleasant Road, District 2
Jimmy Walton
1111, 1117, and 1123 Derby Avenue, District 2
Magno Costello Bronco
Development Activity (7)
Duplex Conversion at 750 28th Street
Converting existing single-family home with 2005 addition to duplex. New septic system installed 2019 with 100 additional square feet capacity.
Paving Company Equipment Storage
Outdoor storage for paving equipment including skid steers and finisher on 1.13 acres. Existing 6-foot fence. Recent renovations include concrete pad, new building, landscaping, and irrigation.
Roofing Business Fleet Storage
Outdoor storage of fleet vehicles and restoration equipment including fans and four-wheel vehicles. Existing roofing business on-site.
Frito Lay Truck Parking Lot
Demolition of former bank building to create overflow truck parking lot on 4.89 acres for nearby warehouse operations.
Pine Hills Road Single Family Homes
Three new construction single family homes pending lot split approval. Advanced septic required.
Lake Pleasant Road Single Family Home
One detached single family home on vacant lot accessed via 15-foot easement. Located in Wekiva study area.
Derby Avenue Single Family Homes
Three detached single family homes approximately 2,100 square feet each, one story, four bedrooms, three bathrooms, shingle roof. 45-foot lot widths with 5-foot side setbacks and 20-foot front setbacks.
Market Signals (6)
Housing Demand
Community members at 750 28th Street meeting expressed support for duplex conversion noting this housing type is a needed addition in the area and neighborhood needs more affordable housing.
Commercial Demand
Frito Lay announced closure of local plant in November 2024 affecting 500 jobs, with property being converted to truck parking lot rather than job-creating use.
Sentiment
Commissioner Evans expressed concern about de-investment in District 6 with commercial properties being converted to parking lots rather than uses that create economic development and jobs.
Housing Demand
Applicant Darshini Luknet noted real estate market is slow but there is still a housing shortage, supporting addition of new single family homes.
Infrastructure
Multiple properties in Apopka joint planning area required to connect to City of Apopka centralized wastewater services rather than septic systems.
Other
Chairman Nelson Pena announced December 2024 meeting will be his final meeting after serving on the commission, citing need to move on.