Agenda Packet

Planning Board Meeting · 2026-05-05 · agenda_packet

[201, 211, 225, 229, 300, 320 Saint Johns Ave. and 301 Reid St., Palatka, FL 32177; case PB Case 26-04] PB Case 26-04: Request for approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for multiple parcels totaling 1.37 acres. The project involves rezoning to PUD to allow for a mixed-use redevelopment including restaurants, entertainment venues, hotel rooms, and potentially residential components. The applicant, Beck/Sloan Properties, Inc., aims to redevelop the parcels under a unified master plan. The project includes renovations and additions to existing buildings and the James Hotel, with plans for new hotel rooms and event spaces. Staff recommended approval of the PUD overlay and the Development Agreement. The Planning Board meeting agenda for May 5, 2026, lists this item, and the April 7, 2026, minutes show it was continued to this date. No public comment is noted for this item. [4909 St Johns Ave Palatka, FL 32177 (for 301, 281, 251, 201, and 111 North Moody Road); case PB Case 26-06] PB Case 26-06: Request to amend the Future Land Use designation of 9.03 acres from City of Palatka Commercial (COM) to City of Palatka Residential Low (RL) and rezone from City of Palatka General Commercial District (C-1) to City of Palatka Single-Family Residential District (R-1). The parcels are currently vacant and owned by Mt. Tabor First Baptist Church Inc. The proposed change aims to align the property with surrounding residential uses, reduce development intensity, and decrease potential compatibility issues related to traffic and noise. Staff recommended approval for both the Future Land Use map amendment and the zoning map amendment. [404 Mission Rd., Palatka, FL; case PB Case 26-01] PB Case 26-01: Request for annexation of approximately 0.39 acres at 404 Mission Road into the City of Palatka. The request also included an amendment of the Future Land Use Map from Putnam County Urban Services to City of Palatka Residential Medium, and rezoning from Putnam County Residential Single Family to City of Palatka Residential Two-Family (R-2). Staff recommended approval, citing compliance with Florida Statute 171 requirements for annexation. The applicant confirmed parcels above the subject property were already annexed and on city water. No public comment was heard. The motion to approve annexation, Future Land Use map amendment, and rezoning passed unanimously. [6201 Saint Johns Avenue Palatka FL 32177; case PB Case 26-05] PB Case 26-05: Amendment to the McLaury Cove PUD development agreement. The request was for a minor modification to the development agreement, not involving changes to zoning or land use. Ms. Allegra Kitchens spoke in favor, and Shalene Estes clarified the amendment allows for single-family development as an additional option to attract builders. The motion to approve the amendment passed unanimously.