Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - February 23, 2026
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Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - February 23, 2026
The Planning and Zoning Commission met on February 23, 2026, to consider several zoning and land use proposals. Key actions included the denial of a request to rezone property on Florida Boulevard for a dewatering facility, the failure of a motion to approve a downzoning on Greenwell Springs Road, and approval of a neighborhood commercial zoning on Ozark Street.
Consent Calendar
- Approved the minutes from the February 2, 2026 meeting.
- Approved consent items: Case 826 (rezone 536 Irene Road from rural to heavy industrial M2), Case 926 (rezone 9933 Hyacinth Avenue from residential/commercial to Light Commercial 2), and Case 9 (revocation of rights-of-way on St. James, France, and Europe Street), all certified as consistent with the comprehensive plan.
Public Comments & Testimony
- PA 725 and Case 5325 (Florida Boulevard dewatering facility): Six messages of opposition were received. Councilmember Moak and Breck voiced opposition. During the hearing, applicant Lauren Junott and supporter Doug Bozeman argued the project was a limited, regulated use that would reduce illegal dumping and provide needed waste management. Opponents, including Seth Roy, Chad Cooper, Sharon King (representing Breck Conservation Area), John Hillman, Dane Robicue, Christopher Carroll, Michael Stewart, Brett Wallace, Paige Fouts, Amy Files, Craig Moats, Rachel Lambert (Development Director and floodplain administrator), and Benjamin Files, raised concerns about flooding, environmental contamination, odor, traffic, property values, and proximity to homes and the Breck Conservation Area.
- PA 126 and Case 1026 (Greenwell Springs Road downzoning): Edward Pratt, representing Monticello subdivision residents, opposed the 37-lot plan, citing traffic congestion, drainage issues, and lack of early community input. The applicant, Trey Savoie, did not attend a prior community meeting.
- Case 1126 (Ozark Street neighborhood commercial): Applicant Shirley McCant and former owner Isaac Patterson spoke in support, noting the building had been used as a venue without neighborhood complaints. No opposition was voiced.
Discussion Items
- PA 725 and Case 5325 (Florida Boulevard): Staff recommended denial, citing inconsistency with the agricultural land use designation, intensity, and potential adverse impacts. The applicant proposed enforceable limits by ordinance, including a single-use facility with engineered levees above base flood elevation, and argued the existing commercial warehousing zoning already allows more intense uses. Commissioners debated flood risks and mitigation, with Rachel Lambert (city engineer) noting the site is below base flood elevation and would require significant mitigation. A motion to deny passed.
- PA 126 and Case 1026 (Greenwell Springs Road): Staff recommended approval of the downzoning from commercial to residential. Commissioner Coleman moved to defer for 30 days to allow further community engagement; the motion failed 2-2 (additions needed). A motion to approve failed 4-2 (Grout, Coleman, Fowler, Maxie in favor; Addison and Boyd opposed). The item will go to council without a recommendation.
- Case 1126 (Ozark Street): Staff noted the existing building was originally a chiropractor office and later a venue; staff could not certify consistency with land use policies but the zoning is the most restrictive commercial category. Commissioner Addison moved to approve, citing limited square footage and prior successful use. The motion passed.
Key Outcomes
- Denied PA 725 and Case 5325 (Florida Boulevard) on a motion by Commissioner Coleman, seconded by Commissioner Fowler.
- Failed to defer PA 126 and Case 1026; failed to approve; item proceeds to council on March 18, 2026.
- Approved Case 1126 (Ozark Street) on a motion by Commissioner Addison, seconded by Commissioner Boyd.
- Next regular meeting scheduled for March 16, 2026.
Meeting Transcript
Good evening, everyone, and thank you for joining us for tonight's planning and zoning commission meeting. At this time, we'll have the roll call. Mr. Holcomb. Chairman Washington. By Chairman Grab. Here. Commissioner Addison. Commissioner Bats. Commissioner Boyd. Commissioner Coleman. Commissioner Allender. Commissioner Fowler. Here. And Commissioner Maxie. Here. We have a call. Thank you, Mr. Director. At this time, we'll move on to the approval of the minutes for February 2nd, 2026. Is there a motion to approve the minutes from the February 2nd meeting? Oh, sorry. The motion has been uh has been uh has been motioned by uh uh Commissioner Boyd and seconded by Commissioner Maxie. Is there any objection? Hearing none, that motion passes. At this time I will now read the rules for conducting public hearings. This is a public meeting. Any interested member of the public who wishes to comment on an item from this agenda may comment in person at City Hall 222 St. Louis Street, third floor, room 348 during the meeting. Members of the public desiring to speak on a particular item should refer to the uh a meeting agenda and complete the necessary information prior to the meeting by filling out a request of speak card indicating which item you wish to speak and place it in the designated location prior to the meeting. Applicant and applicants representatives for the proposal will speak for first for a total or combined period of not to exceed 15 minutes. Proponents will speak and then the opponents. Each speaker will be allowed not more than three minutes. Speakers are requested to limit their remarks by avoiding duplication in their presentations. Applicant will be allowed a total of five minutes for rebuttal. Opponents will not be allowed to rebut. Items placed on the consent agenda by the planning commission staff will not have time allocated for speaking unless there is a member of the public at the meeting who wishes to speak on that item. In such cases, the proposal will follow the standard procedure. Mr. Director. We can now move on to the consent agenda. Consent items for approval. Item six, case 826, 536 Irene Road to rezone from rural to heavy industrial M2 on property located on the north side of West Irene Road, west of Sam Mills Road. Item 7, case 926, 9933 Hyacinth Avenue to rezone from single family residential A1 off-street parking B, and light commercial C1 to Light Commercial 2 L C two on property located on the north side of Hyacinth Avenue, west of Blue Bonnet Boulevard. Item 9, RV 425, St. James, France, and Europe Street, multiple right-of-way. Proposed revocation of portions of St. James, France, and Europe Street rights of way located south of Government Street, west of Phillips Street. Planning Commission staff certifies that all these items are consistent with the comprehensive plan and the unified development code. You have heard all the items uh placed on the consent agenda will be taken with one vote.
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