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Jacksonville Land Use & Zoning Committee Meeting Summary – August 4, 2026

City Council — Tuesday, August 4, 2026
BodyJacksonville, Florida
SessionCity Council
DateTuesday, August 4, 2026
StatusFILED
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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

Jacksonville Land Use & Zoning Committee Meeting Summary – August 4, 2026

The Land Use & Zoning (LUZ) Committee of the Jacksonville City Council met on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 5:03 PM in Council Chambers. The meeting was chaired by Joe Carlucci and adjourned at 8:40 PM. The committee considered a lengthy agenda of land use map amendments, rezoning requests, planned unit developments (PUDs), zoning exceptions, and an appeal of a Historic Preservation Commission decision. All public hearings scheduled for August 18, 2026, were rescheduled to August 19, 2026, pursuant to Ordinance 2026-568-E.

Consent Calendar

  • No items were specifically designated as consent calendar; however, many items were approved without debate or opposition.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Samantha Ceres spoke in opposition to several items, including the Old Kings Road FLUM amendment (Item 1), Pitts Road items (Items 5 & 6), and the Granite Place items (Items 17 & 18). She also supported the Baran Cafe liquor exception (Item 28).
  • Chrissy Kinney, Amy Calfee, Grady Pope, Terri Pope, Ajay S. Govekar, Laura Backus, and Elise Brosch voiced opposition to the Kings Trail PUD (Items 19 & 20), citing concerns about traffic, parking, neighborhood compatibility, and environmental impacts.
  • Carnel Oliver spoke on the home occupations ordinance (Item 8) and the Ragland Landings PUD (Item 14), requesting inclusion of a neighborhood bill of rights and economic opportunity provisions, though not directly opposing the items.
  • Justin Milton, Michelle Asaro, and John Kaplan supported the Girvin Road waiver and administrative deviation (Items 29 & 30), emphasizing family unity and preservation.
  • Gina Teresi, Keith Timmons, John Allmand, and others supported the appeal of the Historic Preservation Commission decision (Item 43), arguing that 20 historic windows were beyond repair and replacement would maintain the home's character.
  • Carla Schell (Office of General Counsel) argued on behalf of the city, stating that the windows were repairable and replacement would harm the historic district.

Discussion Items

  • Item 2026-0437 (St. Nicholas PUD): The committee heard from applicant Andre Green, who agreed to remove truck rental and major automotive repair from the PUD to address community concerns. The PUD was approved 6-0 with amendments and conditions, including a traffic study and prohibition of those uses.
  • Items 2026-0477 & 2026-0478 (Kings Trail FLUM and PUD): Significant debate occurred on parking requirements for the proposed cottage/townhome development. Councilmembers expressed that the units were essentially single-family homes and should not be subject to multifamily guest parking standards. An amendment was made requiring a fence along the southern buffer and landscaping. The PUD was approved 7-0 with conditions, including a traffic study and a 30-foot height limit.
  • Item 2026-0435 (Ragland Landings PUD): Councilmember Clark-Murray added a condition for an operational analysis to ensure traffic safety near Edward White High School. The PUD was approved 7-0.
  • Item 2026-0544 (Historic Window Appeal): After hearing from the appellant, the city, and expert testimony, the committee granted the appeal, allowing replacement of 20 historic windows. Councilmembers noted that the windows were deteriorated beyond repair and replacement would not affect the historic character.
  • Items 2026-0533 & 2026-0534 (Hidden District liquor and admin deviation): These items generated debate due to proximity to a Boys & Girls Club. Councilmember Carrico voted no, expressing concerns about a speakeasy near youth facilities. The items were initially approved 6-0, but Carrico later requested reconsideration of the liquor exception (Item 41), which was then approved 6-1.

Key Outcomes

  • Approved with votes:
    • Item 2026-0122 (Old Kings Rd FLUM) – 6-0
    • Item 2026-0123 (Old Kings Rd PUD) – 6-0
    • Item 2026-0372 (Dunn Creek Rd rezoning) – 5-0
    • Item 2026-0420 (Belfort Station DRI removal) – 5-0
    • Item 2026-0421 (Baymeadows Wy W PUD) – 6-0
    • Item 2026-0430 (Starratt Rd FLUM) – 5-0
    • Item 2026-0431 (Starratt Rd rezoning) – 6-0
    • Item 2026-0434 (Karpeles Grand PUD) – 7-0
    • Item 2026-0435 (Ragland Landings PUD) – 7-0
    • Item 2026-0437 (St. Nicholas PUD) – 6-0
    • Item 2026-0475 (Granite Pl FLUM) – 6-0
    • Item 2026-0476 (Granite Pl rezoning) – 5-0
    • Item 2026-0477 (Old Kings Rd S FLUM) – 5-0
    • Item 2026-0478 (Old Kings Rd S PUD) – 7-0
    • Item 2026-0479 (Franklin St FLUM) – 6-0
    • Item 2026-0480 (Franklin St PUD) – 6-0
    • Item 2026-0481 (Bivins Rd FLUM) – 5-0
    • Item 2026-0482 (Bivins Rd rezoning) – 6-0
    • Item 2026-0483 (Foster Closet PUD) – 6-0
    • Item 2026-0484 (Normandy Blvd rezoning) – 6-0
    • Item 2026-0485 (Community & Veteran Empowerment Center PUD) – 5-0
    • Item 2026-0486 (Baran Cafe liquor) – 6-0
    • Item 2026-0487 (Girvin Rd road frontage waiver) – 7-0
    • Item 2026-0488 (Girvin Rd admin deviation) – 7-0
    • Item 2026-0533 (Hidden District liquor) – initially 6-0, reconsidered 6-1
    • Item 2026-0534 (Hidden District admin deviation) – 6-1 (Carrico nay)
    • Item 2026-0544 (Historic window appeal) – 7-0 to grant appeal
  • Continued or deferred:
    • Items 2026-0126 & 2026-0127 (Pitts Rd) continued to August 19, 2026
    • Item 2026-0376 (Home occupations) continued to September 1, 2026
    • Items 2026-0523 through 2026-0532 deferred to August 19, 2026
  • Second reading items (2026-0553 through 2026-0590) were read and referred for future public hearings.

The next regular LUZ committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

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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