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Land Use & Zoning Committee Meeting – August 4, 2026

City Council — Tuesday, August 4, 2026
BodyJacksonville, Florida
SessionCity Council
DateTuesday, August 4, 2026
StatusNEW · FILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:02

All right, sorry for my tardiness.

0:05

We're gonna go ahead and get the meeting started.

0:07

Welcome to LUZ, land use and zoning.

0:10

It is August 4th at 5 o'clock, and we're gonna go ahead and get started with introductions to the left.

0:15

Will Lane and District 3 visiting?

0:19

Good afternoon, Tyrone Clark Murray Tyrone Clark Murray, District 9.

0:23

And I'm here for bill number 14 in the agenda.

0:27

Thank you.

0:28

Get out the no regional gaffe and junior district eight.

0:35

Testing test there we go.

0:36

Good afternoon, Rachman Johnson, District 14, the West Side.

0:39

Hey, good evening, Rory Diamond, District 13, the beaches.

0:41

Joe Carlucci, District 5.

0:44

Good afternoon, Raw, District 11.

0:46

Randy White, District 12.

0:48

Terrence Harvey, Office of General Counsel.

0:53

Aramis Wells, Planning Department.

0:56

Susan Kelly, Planning Department.

0:58

Casey Cox, Planning Department.

1:01

Connor Corgan, Planning Department.

1:04

All right, welcome everybody.

1:06

Thank you so much.

1:07

We're gonna go ahead and we're not going in uh order on the agenda.

1:15

So first action item is going to be on page nine.

1:22

If everyone wants to turn there.

1:26

And these are items that got tabled last week, and now should be fully uh ready to go for action.

1:34

So item number 16 is gonna be our first action item committee members.

1:39

So with that, we are gonna go ahead and ask for ex parte communication at this time.

1:46

Does anyone have ex parte communication on this bill?

1:49

Councilman Johnson, you're recognized.

1:53

Thanks, Mr.

1:53

Chair.

1:54

I rise to declare ex parte.

1:55

I reached out to the applicant uh today.

1:57

I had some questions about uh it since they were the last issues.

2:01

I have not had a chance to file it, but this will be filed with legislative services.

2:04

Uh we've just talked specifically about um this particular project and what the next steps were.

2:10

Thank you.

2:13

All right, one second.

2:16

I've got a lot of ex parte.

2:18

I'm trying to find it.

2:19

437.

2:20

Okay, here we go.

2:21

Uh since no one else is in the queue, yeah.

2:23

I wanted to declare ex parte on 2026 437.

2:26

Uh I met uh in my office on July 21st uh with Andre Green, uh Lewis Joseph, Michael Milton, Steve Matchett, and we discussed all of the items that needed to be addressed, removing uh certain zoning categories and uh traffic, and this paperwork is being filed with legislative services.

2:48

And there's another one also today, August 4th.

2:51

I had a phone call with Michael Milton uh regarding one last item on the written description, and these uh we're gonna be filed with legislative services.

3:01

So with that, we will go ahead.

3:05

Do we need to go do we already get the staff report for this or do we need to get a new one?

3:09

We already did it.

3:13

Okay, so we'll go ahead and open the public hearing and get the staff report for the second time.

3:18

Thank you.

3:19

This is PUD rezoning 2026 437, which seeks to rezone approximately 7.14 acres from PUD to PUD.

3:28

Uh the request is to amend the existing PUD to add a commercial uses, including a hotel and out parcels for retail and restaurant uses and related site improvements.

3:39

Uh the proposal retains the previously approved entitlement for up to 270 multifamily residential units.

3:46

Uh staff evaluated the request for consistency with the 2045 comprehensive plan and found the proposal to be consistent with the community general commercial land use designation and the site's existing future land use element site-specific policy 4.4.36.

4:04

The mixed use development promotes infill uh redevelopment within the urban development area by utilizing existing infrastructure while providing a complementary mix of residential and commercial uses.

4:17

We find the PUD meets the internal and external criteria and find the proposal to be compatible with the surrounding development, which includes multifamily residential communities, commercial shopping centers, offices, churches, and single family homes.

4:32

This is also commercial infill development appropriate for the commercial corridor along Atlantic Boulevard.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Land Use and Zoning██████████████████████████████████34%
Zoning And Land Use██████████████████████████████30%
Historic Preservation████████████████16%
Procedural█████5%
Public Safety█████5%
Public Engagement████4%
Community Engagement███3%
Environmental Protection█1%
Racial Equity█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Land Use & Zoning Committee Meeting – August 4, 2026

The City of Jacksonville Land Use & Zoning (LUZ) Committee met on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM in Council Chambers. Chair Joe Carlucci presided. The committee heard and acted on numerous rezoning, land use amendment, and appeal items, many of which had been continued from prior meetings. Several items were deferred to future cycles.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Old Kings Road / Acree PUD (Items 2026-0122/0123): Samantha Searies registered opposition but did not speak.
  • King's Trail PUD (Items 2026-0477/0478): Opponents Chrissy Kinney, AJ Govcar, Laura Bacchus, and Elise Broach raised concerns about traffic, drainage, road standards, parking, and compatibility. The applicant’s representative Paul Harden responded, and negotiations led to additional conditions.
  • Girvin Road Waivers (Items 2026-0487/0488): Multiple family members (Justin Milton, Michelle Asaro, John Kaplan) spoke in support, emphasizing multigenerational living.
  • Spring Glen Road (Item 2026-0376): Carnell Oliver urged applying a neighborhood bill of rights and impact fees, but was ruled out of order for not speaking directly to the bill.
  • Ragland Landings PUD (Item 2026-0435): Kevin Hyde (Lakeshore Church) requested additional buffering; Carnell Oliver again raised broader equity concerns.
  • Franklin Arms (Items 2026-0479/0480): No opposition; applicant Solomon Ross confirmed existing residents would be relocated during demolition/redevelopment.
  • Baran Cafe Zoning Exception (Item 2026-0486): One speaker in support.
  • Hidden District Speakeasy (Items 2026-0533/0534): Jorge Gonzalez (owner) provided details; no opposition speakers.
  • Window Appeal (Item 2026-0544): Appellants’ attorney Rich Mullaney and contractor Keith Timmons argued windows were beyond repair; city attorney Carla Schell defended JHPC decision; neighbor John Almond supported replacement. The homeowners also spoke.

Discussion Items

  • 2026-0437 (St. Nicholas PUD): Applicant Andre Green explained revisions removing truck rental and major auto repair, addressing neighbor concerns. The committee adopted an amendment adding those deletions as conditions and then approved the PUD 6-0.
  • 2026-0477/0478 (King's Trail Land Use & PUD): The land use amendment (2026-0477) was approved 5-0. For the PUD (2026-0478), after debate over guest parking, the committee removed the condition requiring one guest space per three units, instead accepting the applicant’s offered on-street guest parking. Additional conditions were added: a fence along Old Kings Road, landscaping, and a 30-foot height limit. Approved 7-0.
  • 2026-0487/0488 (Girvin Road Waivers): Both were approved 7-0 with minimal discussion, allowing a third home on an irregular lot.
  • 2026-0122/0123 (Old Kings Road Manufactured Home PUD): Approved 6-0 after the applicant reduced density from 23 to 10 single-family homes on half-acre lots due to lack of central water/sewer.
  • 2026-0372 (Dunn Creek Rd Rezoning): Approved 5-0.
  • 2026-0420/0421 (Belfort Station DRI Removal and PUD): Approved 5-0 and 6-0 respectively.
  • 2026-0430/0431 (Starratt Rd Rezoning): Approved 5-0 and 6-0.
  • 2026-0434 (Karpeles Grand PUD): Approved 7-0.
  • 2026-0435 (Ragland Landings PUD): The committee added a condition for an operational traffic analysis to be conducted during 10-set review, addressing school safety concerns. Approved 7-0.
  • 2026-0475/0476 (Granite Place Land Use & Rezoning): Approved 6-0 and 5-0.
  • 2026-0479/0480 (Franklin Arms Land Use & PUD): Approved 6-0 and 6-0.
  • 2026-0481/0482 (Bivins Rd Land Use & Rezoning): Approved 6-0 and 6-0.
  • 2026-0483 (Foster Closet PUD): Approved 6-0.
  • 2026-0484 (Normandy Blvd Rezoning): Approved 6-0.
  • 2026-0485 (Jacksonville Urban League PUD): Approved 5-0.
  • 2026-0486 (Baran Cafe Zoning Exception): Approved 6-0.
  • 2026-0533/0534 (Hidden District Speakeasy Exception & Deviation): Approved 6-1 and 6-1 (with Councilmember Carrico dissenting on proximity to Boys & Girls Club). The companion item 2026-0533 was reconsidered and also approved 6-1.
  • 2026-0544 (Window Appeal): After hearing testimony, the committee voted 7-0 to grant the appeal, allowing replacement of 20 historic wood windows at 3855 St. Johns Ave, overturning the Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission’s denial.
  • Items deferred to the next LUZ cycle (August 19, 2026 or later): 2026-0124, 2026-0125, 2026-0126, 2026-0127, 2026-0436, 2026-0523 through 2026-0540 (multiple items).
  • Second reading items (no action taken): 2026-0553 through 2026-0590 were noted as second reading only.

Key Outcomes

  • Approved land use amendments and rezonings for: St. Nicholas PUD (2026-0437), King's Trail (2026-0477/0478), Old Kings Rd (2026-0122/0123), Dunn Creek Rd (2026-0372), Belfort Station DRI and PUD (2026-0420/0421), Starratt Rd (2026-0430/0431), Karpeles Grand (2026-0434), Ragland Landings (2026-0435), Granite Place (2026-0475/0476), Franklin Arms (2026-0479/0480), Bivins Rd (2026-0481/0482), Foster Closet (2026-0483), Normandy Blvd (2026-0484), Urban League Community Center (2026-0485).
  • Approved zoning exceptions/variances for: Baran Cafe (2026-0486), Hidden District speakeasy (2026-0533/0534).
  • Approved waivers for: Girvin Road road frontage and administrative deviation (2026-0487/0488).
  • Granted appeal of JHPC window denial (2026-0544), reversing the commission’s decision.
  • Condition added to Ragland Landings PUD (2026-0435) for an operational traffic analysis.
  • Deferred items to August 19, 2026 or November 17, 2026 cycles: numerous items as listed in the agenda.

Meeting Transcript

All right, sorry for my tardiness. We're gonna go ahead and get the meeting started. Welcome to LUZ, land use and zoning. It is August 4th at 5 o'clock, and we're gonna go ahead and get started with introductions to the left. Will Lane and District 3 visiting? Good afternoon, Tyrone Clark Murray Tyrone Clark Murray, District 9. And I'm here for bill number 14 in the agenda. Thank you. Get out the no regional gaffe and junior district eight. Testing test there we go. Good afternoon, Rachman Johnson, District 14, the West Side. Hey, good evening, Rory Diamond, District 13, the beaches. Joe Carlucci, District 5. Good afternoon, Raw, District 11. Randy White, District 12. Terrence Harvey, Office of General Counsel. Aramis Wells, Planning Department. Susan Kelly, Planning Department. Casey Cox, Planning Department. Connor Corgan, Planning Department. All right, welcome everybody. Thank you so much. We're gonna go ahead and we're not going in uh order on the agenda. So first action item is going to be on page nine. If everyone wants to turn there. And these are items that got tabled last week, and now should be fully uh ready to go for action. So item number 16 is gonna be our first action item committee members. So with that, we are gonna go ahead and ask for ex parte communication at this time. Does anyone have ex parte communication on this bill? Councilman Johnson, you're recognized. Thanks, Mr. Chair. I rise to declare ex parte. I reached out to the applicant uh today. I had some questions about uh it since they were the last issues. I have not had a chance to file it, but this will be filed with legislative services. Uh we've just talked specifically about um this particular project and what the next steps were. Thank you. All right, one second. I've got a lot of ex parte. I'm trying to find it. 437. Okay, here we go. Uh since no one else is in the queue, yeah. I wanted to declare ex parte on 2026 437. Uh I met uh in my office on July 21st uh with Andre Green, uh Lewis Joseph, Michael Milton, Steve Matchett, and we discussed all of the items that needed to be addressed, removing uh certain zoning categories and uh traffic, and this paperwork is being filed with legislative services. And there's another one also today, August 4th. I had a phone call with Michael Milton uh regarding one last item on the written description, and these uh we're gonna be filed with legislative services. So with that, we will go ahead. Do we need to go do we already get the staff report for this or do we need to get a new one?

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