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Apopka City Commission Meeting 09/16/26
The document is the Apopka City Commission agenda for September 16, 2026, listing multiple public hearing items. For 2501 Rock Springs Road, Ordinance No. 3098 (Small-Scale Future Land Use Amendment) and Ordinance No. 3099 (Change of Zoning) are on second reading, with owner BSC-Rock Springs East LLC, applicant Elisabeth Crane, density 2 DU/A, and 18 single-family detached houses on +/- 9.63 acres. For 4410 and 4420 Chandler Road, Ordinance No. 3158 (Small-Scale Future Land Use Amendment) and Ordinance No. 3159 (Change of Zoning) are on second reading, with owner 5N Holdings, LLC, applicant Camila Neira, parcel IDs 18-20-28-0000-00-030 and 18-20-28-0000-00-063, tract size 5.12 +/- acres, changing from Residential Very Low Suburban and RSF-1A to Office, proposed use child care facility. For Kelly Park Road Commercial, Ordinance No. 3164 (Future Land Use Amendment) is on second reading, with owner Effie Road Holdings, LLC, applicant Luke Classon, P.E., parcel IDs 12-20-27-0000-00-016, 12-20-27-0000-00-017, and 12-20-27-0000-00-018, location east of Effie Drive and north of Kelly Park Road, tract size 3.48 +/- acres, changing from County Rural and County A-1 to Mixed-Use. For Twin Fountains Commercial, Ordinance No. 3170 (Future Land Use Amendment) is on second reading, with owner Effie Road Holdings, LLC, applicant Luke Classon, P.E., parcel ID 18-20-28-0000-00-065, location east of Plymouth Sorrento Road and south of Kelly Park Road, tract size 5.09 +/- acres, changing from Residential Very Low Suburban and AG to Mixed-Use. Ordinance No. 3173 (Annexation of Fudge Road from Kitt Avenue to S.R. 429 / Connector Road) is on second reading. The document does not state decisions or outcomes for these items, as they are agenda items for a future meeting. Public comment procedures are described but no specific stakeholder sentiment is recorded.
- Board:
- Apopka City Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-09-16
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 2501 Rock Springs Road; 4410 Chandler Road; 4420 Chandler Road; east of Effie Drive and north of Kelly Park Road; east of Plymouth Sorrento Road and south of Kelly Park Road; Fudge Road from Kitt Avenue to S.R. 429 / Connector Road
- Applicant:
- BSC-Rock Springs East LLC (owner) and Elisabeth Crane (applicant) for Rock Springs Road; 5N Holdings, LLC (owner) and Camila Neira (applicant) for Chandler Road; Effie Road Holdings, LLC (owner) and Luke Classon, P.E. (applicant) for Kelly Park Road Commercial and Twin Fountains Commercial
Apopka City Commission Meeting 09/16/26
[2501 Rock Springs Road; 4410 Chandler Road; 4420 Chandler Road; East of Effie Drive and North of Kelly Park Road; East of Plymouth Sorrento Road and south of Kelly Park Road; Fudge Road from Kitt Avenue to S.R. 429 / Connector Road; Lot 5, Floridian Town Center PD; E. Station Street from 6th Y intersection to Park Ave; case Ordinance No. 3098; Ordinance No. 3099; Ordinance No. 3158; Ordinance No. 3159; Ordinance No. 3164; Ordinance No. 3170; Ordinance No. 3173; RFP 2026-A-317; E-26-22] The document is an Apopka City Commission agenda and minutes for meetings on September 16, 2026, and September 2 and 3, 2026. It includes multiple public hearings and action items. The September 16 agenda includes second readings for several ordinances: Ordinance No. 3098 (Small-Scale Future Land Use Amendment at 2501 Rock Springs Road), Ordinance No. 3099 (Change of Zoning at 2501 Rock Springs Road), Ordinance No. 3158 (Small-Scale Future Land Use Amendment at 4410 and 4420 Chandler Road), Ordinance No. 3159 (Change of Zoning at 4410 and 4420 Chandler Road), Ordinance No. 3164 (Future Land Use Amendment at Kelly Park Road Commercial), Ordinance No. 3170 (Future Land Use Amendment at Twin Fountains Commercial), and Ordinance No. 3173 (Annexation of Fudge Road). The September 2 minutes record first readings for these same ordinances, all approved and held over for second reading on September 16, 2026. The September 2 minutes also record approval of a Major Development Plan for a 137-room hotel at Lot 5, Floridian Town Center PD. The September 3 minutes record adoption of a tentative millage rate of 4.6761 and a tentative budget. The September 16 agenda also includes consent items for a road closure for True Coffee's Cars and Coffee event and a contract award for RFP 2026-A-317 for Northwest Recreation Complex Concession Operations. [3710 Jason Dwelley Parkway, Apopka, Florida 32712; case RFP 2026-A-317] The document is a City of Apopka City Commission staff report and contract for the award of RFP 2026-A-317 for Northwest Recreation Complex Concession Operations and Associated Services. The contract is awarded to Yehia John Kansou, individual/sole proprietor d/b/a Mr. Grill, for a one-year initial term with four one-year renewal options. The vendor will pay a base monthly fee of $6,550 plus a 10% revenue share. The location is the Northwest Recreation Complex at 3710 Jason Dwelley Parkway, Apopka, Florida 32712. The decision is a recommendation to award the contract, with a meeting date of September 16, 2026. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document. [150 E. 5th Street, Apopka, Florida 32703 (City of Apopka contact address); Northwest Recreation Complex (concession location, no street address stated); case 4673-305-P27 (FDEM grant); H1507 (HMGP contract)] The document is a City of Apopka staff report and a grant agreement for a Stormwater Master Plan project. The City Commission is asked to authorize the Finance Director to accept and execute a FDEM subaward and grant agreement (4673-305-P27) in the amount of $400,000. The project is for the City of Apopka Stormwater Master Plan, funded by FEMA and administered by the Florida Division of Emergency Management. The project involves creating a preliminary Stormwater Master Plan and revising it to a completed plan. The period of agreement is 03/11/2026 to 05/31/2028. The document also includes a concession agreement for the Northwest Recreation Complex, but no specific address, size, or zoning change is stated for that project. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document. [2501 Rock Springs Road, Apopka, Florida 32712; case Ordinance Number 3098] The document is a staff report and ordinance for a Future Land Use Map amendment for property at 2501 Rock Springs Road, Apopka, Florida, owned by BSC-Rock Springs East LLC. The property is 9.63 acres, and the change is from County Rural to City Residential Very Low Suburban (RVLS), allowing up to 2 dwelling units per acre. The Planning Commission recommended approval on May 13, 2025. The City Council tabled the item on June 4, 2025. The City Commission accepted the first reading of Ordinance Number 3098 on September 2, 2026, and the second reading and adoption was scheduled for September 16, 2026. The document also includes a separate public hearing notice for a different project: an annexation of 199.46 acres at the northwest corner of Ondich Road and SR 453/SR 429, owned by PM S-1 REO, LLC, et al., with hearings on May 7, 2025 and May 21, 2025. Another notice is for a special exception for a child care facility at 4410 and 4420 Chandler Road, 5.12 acres, with a hearing on May 13, 2024. Another notice is for a change of future land use and zoning for 438 N Park Avenue, 0.66 acres, owned by Nicholas and Stephanie DiAngelis, with hearings on May 13, 2025 and June 4, 2025. The document also includes a school capacity determination letter stating capacity is not available for the 19 units at 2501 Rock Springs Road, with an expiration date extended to October 1, 2029. [2501 and 2505 Rock Springs Road, Apopka, Florida] The document is a Small Area Study for a proposed residential development at 2501 and 2505 Rock Springs Road, Apopka, Florida, seeking a Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation and rezoning to allow up to 2 dwelling units per acre (2 du/ac). The approximately 9.63-acre subject property is located in Section 27, Township 20 South, Range 28 East. The study includes a preliminary traffic analysis, environmental assessment, and wetland delineation. The wetland delineation, conducted by Bio-Tech Consulting in November 2025, identified no jurisdictional wetlands and approximately 0.09 acres of man-made drainage. The study concludes the requested density is compatible with surrounding development and requests City Planner feedback. No decision is stated in the document. [2501 Rock Springs Road (also 2505 Rock Springs Road), Apopka, Florida; case BTC File #927-0808; Ordinance No. 3099] The document is an Environmental Assessment Report and related staff report for a proposed rezoning at 2501 Rock Springs Road, Apopka, Florida. The project involves changing zoning from T (Transitional) to RSF-1B (Residential Single-Family District—Large Lot) on a 9.63-acre parcel to allow 18 single-family detached houses. The owner is BSC-Rock Springs East LLC, and the applicant is Elisabeth Crane. The case number is BTC File #927-0808, and the ordinance is No. 3099. The City Commission recommended approval, with a second reading and adoption scheduled for September 16, 2026. The document also includes an environmental assessment noting no suitable habitat for sand skinks, Florida scrub-jays, or Everglade snail kites, and a formal wetland delineation identifying 0.09 acres of man-made surface water. A school capacity determination stated capacity is not available, deficient by 2.527 seats, with an extension to October 1, 2029. Public comment sentiment is not stated in the document. [4410 Chandler Road and 4420 Chandler Road, Apopka, Florida 32712; case Ordinance No. 3158 (Future Land Use Amendment); Ordinance No. 3159 (Change of Zoning)] The document is a City of Apopka City Commission staff report for a public hearing on September 16, 2026, covering two ordinances for the same property. Ordinance No. 3158 is a legislative small-scale future land use amendment for 4410 and 4420 Chandler Road, changing the future land use from Residential Very Low Suburban to Office, subject to a site-specific use limitation restricting development to child care, day care, and similar child-oriented uses. Ordinance No. 3159 is a quasi-judicial change of zoning for the same properties from RSF-1A (Residential Single-Family-Estate) to O (Office). The proposed use is a child care facility (Joy Child Academy), a 15,000-square-foot daycare for approximately 280 children. The applicant is Camila Neira on behalf of owner 5N Holdings, LLC. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended denial of both ordinances on June 9, 2026, due to concerns about future office uses not being compatible with the surrounding area if the child care facility was not constructed. The Development Review Committee recommended approval on April 1, 2026. The City Commission accepted First Reading on September 2, 2026, and the Second Reading and Adoption is scheduled for September 16, 2026. A community meeting was held on September 18, 2025, where neighbors discussed use of White Dahlia Drive and Chandler Road by Kelly Park School parents for parking and recommended fencing heights of 4 to 6 feet. A draft Memorandum of Understanding between Joy Child Academy and Bobby and Jessica Sanders addresses an access easement and driveway apron realignment on White Dahlia Drive. [4410 and 4420 Chandler Rd, Apopka, FL, 32712; 4404 Jason Dwelley Parkway, Apopka, Florida; east of Effie Drive and north of Kelly Park Road; case Ordinance No. 3159; Ordinance No. 3164] Ordinance No. 3159 rezones two parcels at 4410 and 4420 Chandler Rd, Apopka, FL, 32712, to O (Office) district, requested by Camila Neira, with a daycare center planned. Parcel IDs: 18-20-28-0000-00-030 and 18-20-28-0000-00-063. Adopted September 16, 2026, first read September 2, 2026. A separate item, Ordinance No. 3164, is a Future Land Use Amendment for 3.48 acres east of Effie Drive and north of Kelly Park Road, from County Rural and Future Land Use-In Progress to Mixed-Use, owned by Effie Road Holdings, LLC, applicant Luke Classon, P.E., Parcel IDs 12-20-27-0000-00-016, 12-20-27-0000-00-017, and 12-20-27-0000-00-018, recommended for approval, adopted September 16, 2026. Also included is a draft Memorandum of Understanding between Joy Child Academy (owner of 4410 Chandler Road) and Bobby and Jessica Sanders (owners of 4404 Jason Dwelley Parkway) regarding an access easement and driveway apron realignment. [4849 Plymouth Sorrento Road; case Ordinance No. 3170] Ordinance No. 3170, second reading, for a Small-Scale Future Land Use Amendment for the Twin Fountains Commercial project. The property is 5.09 +/- acres, located at 4849 Plymouth Sorrento Road, east of Plymouth Sorrento Road and south of Kelly Park Road, Apopka, FL. The change is from Residential Very Low Suburban Future Land Use to Mixed Use, with a companion rezoning request to Kelly Park Interchange-Mixed Use-Village Center (KPI-MU-VC). The applicant is Luke Classon, P.E., and the owner is Effie Road Holdings, LLC. The parcel ID is 18-20-28-0000-00-065. The Development Review Committee recommended approval on July 22, 2026. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval on August 11, 2026. The City Commission accepted the first reading on September 2, 2026. The recommended motion is to approve Ordinance No. 3170 at the September 16, 2026 City Commission meeting. A Community Awareness and Participation meeting was held on February 25, 2026, at Wolf Lake Elementary School. Four nearby property owners attended, and no opposition was expressed. Discussion focused on anticipated uses, potential residential components, development timeline, and future connections. Adjacent property representatives expressed interest in coordinated access and interconnectivity. The applicant intends to develop the property as a multi-tenant commercial center, though specific tenants and a final site plan have not been identified. The property is currently wooded and undeveloped. The proposed density/intensity is minimum 0.15 Floor Area Ratio and minimum 7.5 to maximum 20 dwelling units per acre (25 with bonus). The ordinance becomes effective 31 days after adoption. The document also includes a separate item: Ordinance No. 3173 for the annexation of a portion of Fudge Road from Kitt Avenue to S.R. 429 / Connector Road, comprising 0.884 acres, owned by Orange County, Florida. The annexation is to facilitate the Floridian Town Center development. The recommended motion is to approve the annexation. The document also includes the City of Apopka's Disbursement Report for August 2026, which is informational only.
- Board:
- Apopka City Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-09-16
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- The September 16, 2026 agenda lists items for action, but the document does not state the decisions made at that meeting. The September 2, 2026 minutes record first reading approvals for Ordinance Nos. 3098, 3099, 3158, 3159, 3164, 3170, and 3173, all held over for second reading and adoption on September 16, 2026. The September 2, 2026 minutes also record approval of the Floridian Town Center Hotel Major Development Plan. The September 3, 2026 minutes record adoption of a tentative millage rate of 4.6761 and a tentative budget.
- Address:
- 2501 Rock Springs Road; 4410 Chandler Road; 4420 Chandler Road; East of Effie Drive and North of Kelly Park Road; East of Plymouth Sorrento Road and south of Kelly Park Road; Fudge Road from Kitt Avenue to S.R. 429 / Connector Road; Lot 5, Floridian Town Center PD; E. Station Street from 6th Y intersection to Park Ave
- Applicant:
- BSC-Rock Springs East LLC (Owner), Elisabeth Crane (Applicant); 5N Holdings, LLC (Owner), Camila Neira (Applicant); Effie Road Holdings, LLC (Owner), Luke Classon, P.E. (Applicant); Florence Hotel Company LLC 73% INT Apopka Acquisition Company LLC 27% INT (Owner), Jason W. Searl, Esq. (Applicant); True Coffee (Applicant)
Apopka City Commission Meeting 09/16/26
[Multiple addresses: 2501 Rock Springs Road; 4410 Chandler Road; 4420 Chandler Road; East of Effie Drive and North of Kelly Park Road; East of Plymouth Sorrento Road and south of Kelly Park Road; Fudge Road from Kitt Avenue to S.R. 429; E. Station Street from 6th St. Y-Intersection to Park Ave; Lot 5, Floridian Town Center PD; 66 E. Station St; Northwest Recreation Complex.; case Ordinance No. 3098; Ordinance No. 3099; Ordinance No. 3158; Ordinance No. 3159; Ordinance No. 3164; Ordinance No. 3170; Ordinance No. 3173; Resolution No. 2026-35; Resolution No. 2026-36; Resolution No. 2026-37; Resolution No. 2026-39; RFP 2026-A-317; Record No. E-26-22.] The document is a City of Apopka City Commission agenda and minutes for meetings on September 2, 3, and 16, 2026. It includes multiple distinct projects and actions. For the September 16, 2026 meeting, the agenda lists public hearings for several ordinances, including: Ordinance No. 3098 (Small-Scale Future Land Use Amendment) and Ordinance No. 3099 (Change of Zoning) for 2501 Rock Springs Road, proposing 18 single-family detached houses on +/- 9.63 acres; Ordinance No. 3158 (Future Land Use Amendment) and Ordinance No. 3159 (Change of Zoning) for 4410 and 4420 Chandler Road, proposing a child care facility on 5.12 +/- acres; Ordinance No. 3164 (Future Land Use Amendment) for Kelly Park Road Commercial, proposing Mixed-Use on 3.48 +/- acres; Ordinance No. 3170 (Future Land Use Amendment) for Twin Fountains Commercial, proposing Mixed-Use on 5.09 +/- acres; and Ordinance No. 3173 (Annexation of Fudge Road). The September 2, 2026 minutes record first readings and approvals for several of these ordinances, and the approval of a Major Development Plan for a 137-room hotel at Floridian Town Center. The September 3, 2026 minutes record the adoption of a tentative millage rate of 4.6761 and a tentative budget. The document also includes a consent item for a road closure for True Coffee's Cars and Coffee event on October 24, 2026, and a contract award for concession operations at the Northwest Recreation Complex. Public comment is recorded on several items, including concerns about growth, budget, and infrastructure. The document does not state final decisions for the September 16, 2026 public hearings, as it is an agenda for that date. [case 4673-305-P27] The document is a staff report and grant agreement for the City of Apopka Stormwater Master Plan project, funded by FEMA and administered by FDEM. The project involves creating a Stormwater Master Plan for the City of Apopka, with tasks including creating a preliminary plan and revising it to a completed plan. The total project cost is $400,000, with a federal share of $300,000 and a non-federal share of $100,000. The agreement period is from March 11, 2026 to May 31, 2028. The City Commission is recommended to authorize the Finance Director to accept and execute the agreement. No specific street address, parcel, acreage, or zoning change is stated. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated. [2501 Rock Springs Road; case Ordinance No. 3098] The document is a compilation of administrative attachments and staff reports for the City of Apopka, Florida. It includes a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program agreement for a Stormwater Master Plan (Project #4673-305-P27, Contract #H1507, award amount $300,000.00, obligation date March 11, 2026) for the City of Apopka, with no specific project site address. It also includes a staff report for a Small-Scale Future Land Use Amendment (Ordinance No. 3098) for 2501 Rock Springs Road, owned by BSC-Rock Springs East LLC, applicant Elisabeth Crane, parcel ID 27-20-28-0000-00-072, 9.63 acres, changing from County Rural to City RVLS (Residential Very Low Suburban), proposing 18 single-family detached houses, with a recommendation for approval. Additionally, it includes a staff report for a resolution (Resolution No. 2026-30) requesting an extension of the City of Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency sunset date, and a staff report for a review of Resolution No. 2025-34 regarding the City Commission Discretionary Funds Policy. The document does not state a final decision on the ordinance or the resolution, and no public comment sentiment is stated. [2501 Rock Springs Road; 4410 Chandler Road and 4420 Chandler Road; 438 N Park Avenue; northwest corner of Ondich Road and SR 453/SR 429; case Ordinance 3098; Ordinance 3099; Ordinance 3107; Ordinance 3103; Ordinance 3104; APK-25-009] The document is a compilation of public hearing notices and related materials for multiple projects in Apopka, Florida. Project 1: Ordinance 3098, a Future Land Use Map amendment for property at 2501 Rock Springs Road, changing land use from County Rural to City Residential Very Low Suburban, 9.63 acres, owned by BSC-Rock Springs East LLC, parcel 27-20-28-0000-00-072. The ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting, read first time September 2, 2026, read second time and adopted September 16, 2026, effective 31 days after adoption. Project 2: Ordinance 3099, a zoning change for the same property at 2501 Rock Springs Road, from T (Transition) to RSF-1B (Residential Single-Family District - Large Lot), 9.63 acres, owned by BSC-Rock Springs East LLC, parcel 27-20-28-0000-00-072. Project 3: Ordinance 3107, an annexation of property on the northwest corner of Ondich Road and SR 453/SR 429, 199.46 acres, owned by PM S-1 REO, LLC; HMF, LLC; Charles P. Stallings; Kim L. Stallings; Euell E. Stallings, Jr.; and Crystal Denise Stallings, parcels 01-20-27-0000-00-007, 01-20-27-0000-00-034, 01-20-27-0000-00-053, 02-20-27-0000-00-010, 02-20-27-0000-00-011, 02-20-27-0000-00-020. Public hearings were scheduled for May 7, 2025 at 1:30 P.M. and May 21, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. Project 4: A special exception application by Camila Neira to allow a child care facility in the RSF-1A zoning district, property at 4410 Chandler Road and 4420 Chandler Road, 5.12 acres, parcels 18-20-28-0000-00-030 and 18-20-28-0000-00-063. Public hearing scheduled for May 13, 2024 at 5:30 P.M. Project 5: Ordinance 3103, a Future Land Use change from County Low Density Residential to Commercial for property at 438 N Park Avenue, 0.66 acres, owned by Nicholas Diangelis and Stephanie Diangelis, parcel 04-21-28-2204-01-110. Project 6: Ordinance 3104, a zoning change from T (Transitional) to C-C (Community Commercial) for property at 438 N Park Avenue, 0.66 acres, owned by Nicholas Diangelis and Stephanie Diangelis, parcel 04-21-28-2204-01-110. Public hearings for Ordinances 3103 and 3104 were scheduled for May 13, 2025 at 5:30 P.M. and June 4, 2025 at 1:30 P.M. The document also includes a school capacity determination letter for APK-25-009, 2501 Rock Springs Road, stating capacity is NOT AVAILABLE for 19 single-family units, with a determination expiration date of October 1, 2025, later extended to October 1, 2029. A Small Area Study for 2501 Rock Springs Road proposes development of 18 detached single-family homes, with a requested density of up to 2 dwelling units per acre. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment. [2501 and 2505 Rock Springs Road, Apopka, Florida] The document is a Small Area Study submittal package for a proposed residential development at 2501 and 2505 Rock Springs Road, Apopka, Florida, seeking a Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation and rezoning to allow up to 2 dwelling units per acre. The approximately 9.63-acre subject property is located in Section 27, Township 20 South, Range 28 East. The study concludes the proposed density is compatible with surrounding development, no environmental constraints were identified, and stormwater would be self-contained. The document requests City Planner feedback and does not state a final decision. Public comment sentiment is not stated. [2501 Rock Springs Road (also 2505 Rock Springs Road); case Ordinance No. 3099; Application APK-25-009] The document is a staff report for Ordinance No. 3099, a change of zoning for the property at 2501 Rock Springs Road, Apopka, Florida. The owner is BSC-Rock Springs East LLC, and the applicant is Elisabeth Crane. The site is approximately 9.63 acres, currently vacant, and the request is to change zoning from T (Transitional) to RSF-1B (Residential Single-Family District—Large Lot). The proposed development is 18 single-family detached houses at a density of 2 DU/AC. The parcel identification number is 27-20-28-0000-00-072. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval on May 13, 2025. The City Council tabled the item on June 4, 2025, by a 3-1 vote. The first reading was accepted on September 2, 2026, and the second reading and adoption were scheduled for September 16, 2026. The report recommends adoption of Ordinance Number 3099. The document also includes a formal wetland delineation report from Bio-Tech Consulting, which found approximately 0.09 acres of man-made surface waters on the site. An OCPS school capacity determination stated that capacity is not available and is deficient by 2.527 seats, but this determination was extended to October 1, 2029. The applicant's response to a community need question states the development 'has been presented to those the neighborhood, who appreciated and accepted our housing standards.' [4410 Chandler Road and 4420 Chandler Road, Apopka, FL 32712; case Ordinance No. 3158; Ordinance No. 3159] The document is a staff report and ordinance package for two related actions on properties at 4410 and 4420 Chandler Road, Apopka, Florida. The first action (Ordinance No. 3158) is a Future Land Use Map amendment changing the designation from Residential Very Low Suburban to Office, subject to a site-specific use limitation restricting the property to child care, day care, and substantially similar child-oriented uses. The second action (Ordinance No. 3159) is a rezoning from RSF-1A (Residential Single-Family-Estate) to O (Office). The proposed development is a 15,000-square-foot daycare facility (Joy Child Academy) for approximately 280 children. The properties are 5.12 acres total, comprised of two parcels: 18-20-28-0000-00-030 (2.62 acres) and 18-20-28-0000-00-063 (2.50 acres). The owner is listed as Richard Chandler in the ordinances and 5N Holdings, LLC in the staff report; the applicant is Camila Neira. The Development Review Committee recommended approval on April 1, 2026. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended denial on June 9, 2026, due to concerns about future office uses not being compatible with the surrounding area if the child care facility was not constructed. The City Commission accepted First Reading on September 2, 2026, and the Second Reading and Adoption was scheduled for September 16, 2026. A community meeting was held on September 18, 2025, where neighbors raised concerns about parking by Kelly Park School parents on White Dahlia Drive and Chandler Road, and recommended fencing heights of 4 to 6 feet. A draft Memorandum of Understanding between Joy Child Academy and Bobby and Jessica Sanders (owners of 4404 Jason Dwelley Parkway) addresses an access easement and driveway apron realignment on White Dahlia Drive. The document does not state the final decision on either ordinance. [Project 2: East of Effie Drive and North of Kelly Park Road. Project 3: 4849 Plymouth Sorrento Road.; case Project 2: Ordinance No. 3164. Project 3: Ordinance No. 3170.] The document is a multi-item agenda from the City of Apopka City Commission meeting on September 16, 2026, containing two distinct projects: a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding an easement and a future land use amendment. Project 1: A draft MOU between Joy Child Academy (JCA) and Bobby and Jessica Sanders (Sanders) for a perpetual, nonexclusive easement for ingress and egress over a sixty-foot-wide area (JCA Easement Area) on JCA Property, to provide access between the Sanders Property and White Dahlia Drive. The MOU includes a driveway apron realignment within the White Dahlia Drive right-of-way to align with a thirty-foot-wide Orchid Estates Easement and the sixty-foot-wide JCA Easement Area. The MOU also provides for termination of a fifteen-foot-wide Chandler Road Easement recorded in Official Records Book 4540, Page 3251, Public Records of Orange County, Florida. The MOU is dated August 26, 2026, and is a draft. Project 2: Ordinance No. 3164, a second reading for a legislative future land use amendment for the Kelly Park Road Commercial project. The applicant is Luke Classon, P.E., on behalf of owner Effie Road Holdings, LLC. The property is located east of Effie Drive and north of Kelly Park Road, comprising 3.48 +/- acres, with Parcel Identification Numbers 12-20-27-0000-00-016, 12-20-27-0000-00-017, and 12-20-27-0000-00-018. The change is from County Rural and Future Land Use-In Progress to Mixed-Use. The proposed density/intensity is Minimum 0.1 to Maximum 0.75 (1.0 with a bonus) Floor Area Ratio, and Maximum 10 dwelling units per acre (15 with bonus). The existing use is vacant. The recommendation is to adopt Ordinance Number 3164. Key dates: Planning Commission meeting on August 11, 2026, City Council first reading on September 2, 2026, and City Council second reading on September 16, 2026. The Development Review Committee recommended approval on April 22, 2026. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval on August 11, 2026. A Community Awareness and Participation meeting was held on February 9, 2026, at Wolf Lake Elementary School. One resident attended, no opposition was expressed. The property is located within the Kelly Park Interchange Form-Based Code Area. Project 3: Ordinance No. 3170, a second reading for a legislative future land use amendment for the Twin Fountains Commercial project. The applicant is Luke Classon, P.E., on behalf of owner Effie Road Holdings, LLC. The property is located at 4849 Plymouth Sorrento Road, on the east side of Plymouth Sorrento Road and south of Kelly Park Road, comprising 5.09 +/- acres, with Parcel Identification Number 18-20-28-0000-00-065. The change is from Residential Very Low Suburban to Mixed-Use. The proposed density/intensity is Minimum 0.15 Floor Area Ratio, and Minimum 7.5 to Maximum 20 dwelling units per acre (25 with bonus). The existing use is vacant. The recommendation is to adopt Ordinance Number 3170. Key dates: Planning Commission meeting on August 11, 2026, City Council first reading on September 2, 2026, and City Council second reading on September 16, 2026. A Community Awareness and Participation meeting was held on February 25, 2026, at Wolf Lake Elementary School. Four nearby property owners attended, no opposition was expressed. The applicant has also submitted a companion rezoning request to Kelly Park Interchange-Mixed Use-Village Center (KPI-MU-VC). The property is located within the Village Center design district of the Kelly Park Interchange Form-Based Code. [4849 Plymouth Sorrento Road; case Ordinance No. 3170] The document is a staff report for a City of Apopka City Commission meeting on September 16, 2026, recommending approval of Ordinance No. 3170, a small-scale Future Land Use amendment for a 5.09-acre property at 4849 Plymouth Sorrento Road. The change is from Residential Very Low Suburban to Mixed Use, with a companion rezoning to Kelly Park Interchange-Mixed Use-Village Center (KPI-MU-VC) for a future multi-tenant commercial center. The property is owned by Effie Road Holdings, LLC. The Development Review Committee recommended approval on July 22, 2026, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval on August 11, 2026, and the City Commission accepted the first reading on September 2, 2026, with a second reading and adoption scheduled for September 16, 2026. The document also includes a separate item for Ordinance No. 3173, annexing a portion of Fudge Road (0.884 acres) from Kitt Avenue to S.R. 429 / Connector Road, owned by Orange County, with first reading on September 2, 2026, and second reading on September 16, 2026. A community meeting was held on February 25, 2026, where attendees did not express opposition; adjacent property owners expressed interest in cross-connectivity and coordinated development.
- Board:
- Apopka City Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-09-16
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- For September 2, 2026 meeting: Ordinance No. 3158, 3159, 3098, 3099, 3164, 3170, 3173 approved at first reading; Floridian Town Center Hotel Major Development Plan approved; Resolution No. 2026-35, 2026-36, 2026-37 approved. For September 3, 2026 meeting: Resolution No. 2026-39 approved; Tentative Millage Rate of 4.6761 adopted; Tentative Budget adopted. For September 16, 2026 meeting: agenda items, decisions not stated.
- Address:
- Multiple addresses: 2501 Rock Springs Road; 4410 Chandler Road; 4420 Chandler Road; East of Effie Drive and North of Kelly Park Road; East of Plymouth Sorrento Road and south of Kelly Park Road; Fudge Road from Kitt Avenue to S.R. 429; E. Station Street from 6th St. Y-Intersection to Park Ave; Lot 5, Floridian Town Center PD; 66 E. Station St; Northwest Recreation Complex.
- Applicant:
- 2501 Rock Springs Road: BSC-Rock Springs East LLC (owner), Elisabeth Crane (applicant); Chandler Road: 5N Holdings, LLC (owner), Camila Neira (applicant); Kelly Park Road and Twin Fountains: Effie Road Holdings, LLC (owner), Luke Classon, P.E. (applicant); Floridian Town Center Hotel: Florence Hotel Company LLC 73% INT, Apopka Acquisition Company LLC 27% INT (owner), Jason W. Searl, Esq. (applicant); True Coffee: Spencer Rowley (applicant); Northwest Recreation Complex: Yehia John Kansou d/b/a Mr. Grill.
Apopka City Commission Meeting
The Apopka City Commission met to discuss upcoming projects and policy changes. Several items on the agenda could lead to local business opportunities. These include a major development plan for the Floridian Town Center Hotel, and potential zoning and land use changes at 4410 Chandler Road, 4420 Chandler Road, and 2501 Rock Springs Road. The commission also reviewed a contract for a facility needs assessment for a new law enforcement training center and general contracting services.
- Board:
- Apopka City Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-09-02
- Type:
- Meeting
Apopka City Commission Meeting 09/02/26
The document is an agenda for the Apopka City Commission meeting on September 2, 2026. It lists multiple distinct projects and actions. The projects include: a 137-room hotel at Floridian Town Center (Lot 5, PD zoning, 2.91 acres, owner Florence Hotel Company LLC 73% INT and Apopka Acquisition Company LLC 27% INT, applicant Jason W. Searl, Esq., PIN 06-21-28-7172-16-042); a child care facility at 4410 and 4420 Chandler Road (5.12 acres, owner 5N Holdings, LLC, applicant Camila Neira, PINs 18-20-28-0000-00-030 and 18-20-28-0000-00-063, zoning change from RSF-1A to O, future land use from Residential Very Low Suburban to Office); 18 single-family detached houses at 2501 Rock Springs Road (9.63 acres, owner BSC-Rock Springs East LLC, applicant Elisabeth Crane, density 2 DU/A); a future land use amendment for 3.48 acres east of Effie Drive and north of Kelly Park Road (owner Effie Road Holdings, LLC, applicant Luke Classon, P.E., PINs 12-20-27-0000-00-016, 12-20-27-0000-00-017, 12-20-27-0000-00-018, from County Rural to Mixed-Use); a future land use amendment for 5.09 acres east of Plymouth Sorrento Road and south of Kelly Park Road (owner Effie Road Holdings, LLC, applicant Luke Classon, P.E., PIN 18-20-28-0000-00-065, from Residential Very Low Suburban to Mixed-Use); annexation of Fudge Road from Kitt Avenue to S.R. 429 / Connector Road; and several resolutions and ordinances including rate increases for water, wastewater, reclaimed water, and sanitation, and a budget amendment. The document does not state decisions for these items as they are agenda items for the meeting. Public comment sentiment is not stated in the document.
- Board:
- Apopka City Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-09-02
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- not stated (agenda items for September 2, 2026 meeting)
- Address:
- 4410 Chandler Road, 4420 Chandler Road; 2501 Rock Springs Road; East of Effie Drive and North of Kelly Park Road; East of Plymouth Sorrento Road and south of Kelly Park Road; Lot 5, Floridian Town Center PD; Fudge Road from Kitt Avenue to S.R. 429 / Connector Road
- Applicant:
- Jason W. Searl, Esq. (hotel); Camila Neira (Chandler Road); Elisabeth Crane (Rock Springs Road); Luke Classon, P.E. (Kelly Park Road Commercial and Twin Fountains Commercial); not stated for Fudge Road annexation
Apopka City Commission Meeting 09/02/26
[4410 Chandler Road, 4420 Chandler Road; 2501 Rock Springs Road; East of Effie Drive and North of Kelly Park Road; East of Plymouth Sorrento Road and south of Kelly Park Road; Lot 5, Floridian Town Center PD; case Ordinance No. 3158; Ordinance No. 3159; Ordinance No. 3098; Ordinance No. 3099; Ordinance No. 3164; Ordinance No. 3170; Resolution No. 2026-38; RFQ: 2025-A-232; ITB 2025-A-146A] This document is the Apopka City Commission agenda for September 2, 2026, and includes multiple distinct projects and actions. For the Floridian Town Center Hotel, the item is a Major Development Plan for a 137-room hotel on a 2.91-acre vacant lot (Parcel 06-21-28-7172-16-042) at Lot 5, Floridian Town Center PD, with a decision of continued from the August 19, 2026 meeting to this September 2, 2026 meeting. For 4410 and 4420 Chandler Road, two ordinances (No. 3158 and No. 3159) propose changing the Future Land Use from Residential Very Low Suburban to Office and Zoning from RSF-1A to O for a child care facility on 5.12 acres, and these were tabled at first reading on August 19, 2026, to be held over for second reading and adoption on September 2, 2026. For 2501 Rock Springs Road, two ordinances (No. 3098 and No. 3099) propose a Small-Scale Future Land Use Amendment and Change of Zoning for 18 single-family detached houses on 9.63 acres, with a decision not stated. For Kelly Park Road Commercial, Ordinance No. 3164 proposes a Future Land Use Amendment from County Rural to Mixed-Use on 3.48 acres, with a decision not stated. For Twin Fountains Commercial, Ordinance No. 3170 proposes a Future Land Use Amendment from Residential Very Low Suburban to Mixed-Use on 5.09 acres, with a decision not stated. The document also includes consent items such as a contract award for a Facility Needs Assessment for a New Law Enforcement Training Facility, a contract award for General Contracting Services to multiple contractors, and an emergency designation for repairs of the North Shore Slow Sand Filter Pond Liner. Public comment from the August 19, 2026 meeting included speakers in favor of increasing public comment time to 4 minutes, a speaker in favor of the Chandler Road child care facility requesting reassurance on a 40-foot easement, and speakers expressing concerns about the E. Keene Road warehouse storage project's location and environmental safety. The document does not state a decision for the September 2, 2026 meeting items, as it is an agenda. This document is a City of Apopka City Commission staff report packet for the September 2, 2026 meeting. It contains multiple consent agenda items, including a policy for appointments to boards, a contract for a facility needs assessment, and a contract award for general contracting services. No specific construction project with a street address, parcel, or zoning change is described. The document is a procedural and administrative record for the City of Apopka, not a development project application. [NWC of State Road 429 & Connector Rd, Apopka, FL 33712; case 011589-01-001] The document is a set of preliminary engineering and landscape plans for the Marriott Fairfield TownePlace Suites hotel project at the northwest corner of State Road 429 and Connector Road in Apopka, Florida. The project is a hotel commercial development on a 2.91-acre parcel (Parcel 5) within the larger Floridian Town Center development. The proposed zoning is Planned Development (PD), and the current land use is commercial. The project includes a 4-story, 50-foot-tall hotel building with 142 guest rooms, 142 parking spaces (including 2 EV spaces), 9 bicycle parking spaces, a pool, and associated utilities and landscaping. The document is marked 'NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION' and is a preliminary development plan. The case number is 011589-01-001, and the design date is 9/22/2025. The applicant is not stated, but the developer is Doradus Partners, and the engineer is Bowman Consulting Group. The decision is not stated. The document includes extensive construction notes for grading, storm drain, pavement, and landscaping, and specifies that all utilities are to be installed underground. The document also includes a cumulative development program table for the entire Floridian Town Center, listing multiple parcels with different uses (commercial retail, hotel, multi-family apartments, flex space, YMCA, assisted living, and open space). [1374 and 1430 Plymouth Sorrento Road; 3189 Fudge Road; 3075, 3076, 3161, 3162, 3173, 3200 and 3201 Southfork Drive; 3205, 3225 and 3321 Dew Berry Avenue; 1243 and 1289 Hermit Smith Road, Apopka, Florida 32712] The document is a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) report for the approximately 73.82-acre Collier-Apopka Site, comprising 17 parcels in Apopka, Orange County, Florida. The report was prepared by Bio-Tech Consulting, Inc. for James Holloway of Floridian Apopka Phase I Owner, LLC, dated April 8, 2022. The site is currently vacant land with no structures. The assessment found no Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs), no Controlled Recognized Environmental Conditions (CRECs), and no Historical Recognized Environmental Conditions (HRECs). The report is a due diligence document for a potential land purchase for future residential development. No decision or approval is stated. The document does not state a specific zoning or use change, an applicant for a development project, a case number, or a decision. The business opportunity is the potential future residential development of the site, as stated in the report's purpose. The document includes traffic impact analysis data for a 'Floridian Town Center' project, but the ESA report itself does not describe a specific development project or its approval status. [3162 Southfork Drive, Apopka, FL 32712; case BTC File #303-17] This document is a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) report for the Collier - Apopka Site, a 73.82-acre property in Apopka, Orange County, Florida. The report identifies no recognized environmental conditions (RECs), controlled recognized environmental conditions (CRECs), or historical recognized environmental conditions (HRECs) in connection with the property. The site is currently vacant land. The report details the absence of numerous federal and state environmental database listings within specified radii, with the exception of one solid waste facility, three leaking underground storage tank sites, and two responsible party sites, all deemed not significant to the subject property. The property is identified by seventeen (17) Orange County parcel numbers. The report was prepared by BTC for the property owner, Collier Benge Land Joint Venture LLC, under BTC File #303-17. The site visit was conducted in April 2022. The report concludes no further investigation is warranted at this time. [3000 West Orange Avenue, Apopka, FL 32703; 3001 West Orange Avenue, Apopka, FL 32703; 2901 W Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, FL 32712] The document is a compilation of environmental database records for multiple sites in Apopka, Florida. It does not describe a single development project, zoning change, or construction plan. It contains records for Fiskars Brands Inc. at 3000 West Orange Avenue (Tier II chemical reporting, a closed DWM contamination site, and a wastewater permit for Bloem, LLC), Progress Energy SARAP Plymouth Substation at 3001 West Orange Avenue (closed DWM contamination site), and Diamond Food Mart at 2901 W Orange Blossom Trail (open DWM contamination, LUST, UST, and engineering controls). No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated. No business opportunity for contractors or trades is stated. [2901 WEST ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL, APOPKA, FL 32712; 700 S HERMIT SMITH RD, PLYMOUTH, FL 32768; case Facility ID 8513126; Facility ID 9601585] The document is a portion of an environmental database report (EDR) for the site DIAMOND FOOD MART. It contains no project, site, or action beyond administrative and environmental records. It lists the site at 2901 WEST ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL, APOPKA, FL 32712, with facility ID 8513126, and describes petroleum contamination, institutional controls, and financial assurance records. A second site, SOUTHLAND GARDEN NURSERY at 700 S HERMIT SMITH RD, PLYMOUTH, FL 32768, facility ID 9601585, is also listed with a LUST record. No development project, zoning change, or decision is described. [4410 Chandler Road and 4420 Chandler Road, Apopka, FL; case Ordinance No. 3158; Ordinance No. 3159] Ordinance No. 3158, First Reading, for a Small-Scale Future Land Use Amendment at 4410 and 4420 Chandler Road, Apopka, FL. The applicant, Camila Neira on behalf of owner 5N Holdings, LLC, requests changing the Future Land Use designation from Residential Very Low Suburban to Office for a 5.12 +/- acre tract, to allow a child care facility (Joy Child Academy). The proposed zoning change is from RSF-1A (Residential Single-Family-Estate) to O (Office). The Planning Commission unanimously recommended denial on June 9, 2026, due to concerns about future office uses not being compatible with the surrounding area if the child care facility was not constructed. The Development Review Committee recommended approval on April 1, 2026. The City Commission tabled the item on August 19, 2026, and the recommended motion for the September 2, 2026 meeting is to accept First Reading and hold it over for Second Reading and Adoption. A Special Exception for the Child Care Facility was approved on July 24, 2025. The proposed ordinance includes a site-specific use limitation restricting the Office designation to child care, day care, and substantially similar child-oriented uses. A community meeting was held on September 18, 2025, with feedback on driveway use and fencing height. A draft Memorandum of Understanding between Joy Child Academy and Bobby and Jessica Sanders addresses an access easement and driveway apron realignment. Ordinance No. 3159, First Reading, is a companion quasi-judicial Change of Zoning request for the same properties, from RSF-1A to O (Office), with the same applicant, owner, parcel numbers, location, tract size, and proposed use. The recommended motion for Ordinance No. 3159 is also to accept First Reading and hold it over for Second Reading and Adoption. [4410 Chandler Road and 4420 Chandler Road; 2501 Rock Springs Road; northwest corner of Ondich Road and SR 453/SR 429; case Ordinance No. 3159; Ordinance No. 3098; Ordinance No. 3107] The document is a multi-item agenda from the City of Apopka, Florida, containing staff reports for two distinct projects: a Change of Zoning for a daycare at 4410 and 4420 Chandler Road, and a Small-Scale Future Land Use Amendment for a residential subdivision at 2501 Rock Springs Road. The first project (Ordinance No. 3159) is a request to change zoning from RSF-1A (Residential Single-Family-Estate) to O (Office) for a proposed daycare. The Development Review Committee recommended approval on April 1, 2026, but the Planning Commission unanimously recommended denial on June 9, 2026, due to concerns about future office uses not being compatible with the surrounding area if the daycare was not constructed. The City Commission tabled the ordinance on August 19, 2026, to the September 2, 2026 meeting. The second project (Ordinance No. 3098) is a request to change the Future Land Use designation from County Rural to City RVLS (Residential Very Low Suburban) for an 18-unit single-family residential subdivision. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval on May 13, 2025. The City Commission tabled the item on June 4, 2025, due to concerns with access along Rock Springs Road. The first reading is scheduled for September 2, 2026, and the second reading and adoption for September 16, 2026. The document also includes a public hearing notice for a separate annexation (Ordinance No. 3107) of 199.46 acres at the northwest corner of Ondich Road and SR 453/SR 429, and a public hearing notice for a Special Exception application for a child care facility at 4410 and 4420 Chandler Road. [2501 Rock Springs Road; 438 N Park Avenue; case Ordinance No. 3098 and 3099; Ordinance No. 3103 and 3104] The document contains two separate rezoning applications for the City of Apopka. The first is for property at 2501 Rock Springs Road, owned by BSC-Rock Springs East LLC, comprising 9.63 acres, with a proposed change of future land use from 'COUNTY' Rural to RVLS (Residential Very Low Suburban) and zoning from T (Transition) to RSF-1B (Residential Single-Family District—Large Lot). The applicant is Elisabeth Crane. The case numbers are Ordinance No. 3098 and 3099, with a parcel ID of 27-20-28-0000-00-072. A public hearing is scheduled for May 13, 2025, and a City Council hearing for June 4, 2025. A school capacity letter dated April 4, 2025, states capacity is NOT AVAILABLE for 19 units, with an expiration date of October 1, 2025, later extended to October 1, 2029. A Small Area Study dated March 19, 2026, proposes 18 detached single-family homes and a density of 2 du/ac. The second application is for property at 438 N Park Avenue, owned by Nicholas and Stephanie Diangelis, comprising 0.66 acres, with a proposed change of future land use from County Low Density Residential to Commercial and zoning from T (Transitional) to C-C (Community Commercial). The applicant is Nick Diangelis. The case numbers are Ordinance No. 3103 and 3104, with a parcel ID of 04-21-28-2204-01-110. A public hearing is scheduled for May 13, 2025, and a City Council hearing for June 4, 2025. The document does not state a decision for either application. The document also includes a notice about the Apopka Youth Works program, which is not a development project. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document. [2501 Rock Springs Road, Apopka, Florida; case Ordinance No. 3099] The document is a City of Apopka staff report for a public hearing on Ordinance No. 3099, a change of zoning for a 9.63-acre vacant parcel at 2501 Rock Springs Road. The applicant, BSC-Rock Springs East LLC, proposes to change the zoning from T (Transitional) to RSF-1B (Residential Single-Family District—Large Lot) to build 18 single-family detached homes at a density of 2 dwelling units per acre. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval on May 13, 2025. The City Council tabled the item on June 4, 2025, by a 3-1 vote. The first reading is scheduled for September 2, 2026, and the second reading and adoption for September 16, 2026. The staff report recommends approval. The document also includes a public hearing notice for a separate annexation (Ordinance No. 3107) of 199.46 acres at the northwest corner of Ondich Road and SR 453/SR 429, owned by PM S-1 REO, LLC, et al., with hearings on May 7, 2025, and May 21, 2025. Another notice is for a special exception for a child care facility at 4410 and 4420 Chandler Road (5.12 acres, PINs 18-20-28-0000-00-030 and 18-20-28-0000-00-063), with a hearing on May 13, 2024. A third notice is for a future land use change and zoning change (Ordinances 3103 & 3104) for 0.66 acres at 438 N Park Avenue, owned by Nicholas and Stephanie DiAngelis, with hearings on May 13, 2025, and June 4, 2025. The document also includes a stormwater confirmation letter from Mitch Collins, P.E., and a school capacity determination letter from Orange County Public Schools stating capacity is not available, with a deficiency of 2.527 seats, and an extension of that determination to October 1, 2029. Public comment is not stated in the document.
- Board:
- Apopka City Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-09-02
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- Floridian Town Center Hotel: continued to September 2, 2026; Chandler Road: tabled at first reading on August 19, 2026, held over for September 2, 2026; Rock Springs Road: not stated; Kelly Park Road Commercial: not stated; Twin Fountains Commercial: not stated
- Address:
- 4410 Chandler Road, 4420 Chandler Road; 2501 Rock Springs Road; East of Effie Drive and North of Kelly Park Road; East of Plymouth Sorrento Road and south of Kelly Park Road; Lot 5, Floridian Town Center PD
- Applicant:
- Floridian Town Center Hotel: Jason W. Searl, Esq.; Chandler Road: Camila Neira; Rock Springs Road: Elisabeth Crane; Kelly Park Road Commercial: Luke Classon, P.E.; Twin Fountains Commercial: Luke Classon, P.E.
Apopka City Commission Meeting 08/19/26
The document is an Apopka City Commission agenda for August 19, 2026, listing multiple items. It includes a request for continuance for a hotel project, two first readings for a child care facility, and two second readings for a warehouse storage project. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.
- Board:
- Apopka City Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-08-19
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Not stated (agenda only; continuance requested for hotel)
- Address:
- 4410 Chandler Road, 4420 Chandler Road; E. Keene Road; Lot 5, Floridian Town Center PD
- Applicant:
- Jason W. Searl, Esq.; Camila Neira; Michael Rankin
Apopka City Commission Meeting 08/19/26
[4410 Chandler Road, 4420 Chandler Road; E. Keene Road; 2560 W. Orange Blossom Trail; Lot 5, Floridian Town Center PD; Plymouth Sorrento Rd from Galloping Dr to Ondich Rd; Southeast corner of Binion Road and Boy Scout Road; case Ordinance No. 3158; Ordinance No. 3159; Ordinance No. 3160; Ordinance No. 3161; Resolution No. 2026-31] The document is an Apopka City Commission agenda and minutes packet for August 19, 2026, containing multiple distinct items. For contractors, the actionable projects are: 1) Floridian Town Center Hotel, a 137-room hotel on 2.91 acres at Lot 5, Floridian Town Center PD, parcel 06-21-28-7172-16-042, owner Florence Hotel Company LLC 73% INT and Apopka Acquisition Company LLC 27% INT, applicant Jason W. Searl Esq., requesting continuance to September 2, 2026. 2) Ordinance No. 3158 and 3159 for 4410 and 4420 Chandler Road, a 5.12-acre change from Residential Very Low Suburban and RSF-1A to Office and O zoning for a child care facility, owner Richard Chandler, applicant Camila Neira, parcels 18-20-28-0000-00-030 and 18-20-28-0000-00-063. 3) Ordinance No. 3160 and 3161 for E. Keene Road, a 5.23-acre change from Commercial and C-C to Industrial and I-L zoning for warehouse storage (enclosed car storage), owner HCH Development LLC, applicant Michael Rankin, parcel 22-21-28-0000-00-206. 4) Utility Upsizing Agreement for Everly Ondich, a 67-home subdivision on 23.10 acres, involving 3,350 linear feet of 6-inch sanitary force main and 3,354 linear feet of 12-inch reclaimed main along Plymouth Sorrento Rd, with a total Engineer's Opinion of Probable Cost of $194,536.65. The document also includes prior meeting minutes with decisions on The Ridge Phase 3 (approved, 363 multi-family units, 13.23 acres, southeast corner of Binion Road and Boy Scout Road) and Cold Link Apopka (approved, 168,180 SF building at 2560 W. Orange Blossom Trail). Public comment sentiment is recorded for several items, including concerns about budget, tax increases, and project review processes. [NWC of State Road 429 & Connector Rd, Apopka, FL 33712] The document is a City of Apopka City Commission staff report for a quasi-judicial item regarding the Floridian Town Center Hotel Major Development Plan. The applicant requested a continuance to the September 2, 2026 meeting. The proposed project is a 4-story, 137-room Marriott Fairfield Inn/Townplace Suites hotel on Lot 5 of the Floridian Town Center PD, located at the north-west corner of the intersection of the SR 429 Connector Road and US 441. The tract size is 2.91 +/- acres. The owner is Florence Hotel Company LLC (73% INT) and Apopka Acquisition Company LLC (27% INT). The applicant is Jason W. Searl, Esq. The parcel identification number is 06-21-28-7172-16-042. The future land use is Commercial, and the zoning is PD (Planned Development). The existing use is vacant. The Development Review Committee recommended approval on April 29, 2026, and the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval on June 9, 2026. The recommended motion for the City Commission is to approve the Major Development Plan, but the applicant requested a continuance to the September 2, 2026 meeting. The document also includes a cover sheet for the Major Development Plan, which states the project consists of the development of ± 2.91 AC (126,700 SF) of vacant land, including the construction of a ±77,081.73 SF, 4-story, 46 feet 6 inch tall hotel. The cover sheet lists the owner/developer as Richard DeMarco, Florence Hotel Company, LLC. The document does not state a final decision by the City Commission, as the item was continued. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document. [NWC of State Road 429 & Connector Rd, Apopka, Florida 33712] The document is a set of engineering and landscape plans for a proposed hotel commercial development, identified as Marriott Fairfield TownePlace Suites, located at the northwest corner of State Road 429 and Connector Rd in Apopka, Florida. The project involves the construction of a building, paved parking and drive aisles, sidewalks, associated utilities, and landscaping on existing abandoned agricultural nurseries and vacant property. The current zoning is Planned Development (PD), and the proposed zoning is also Planned Development (PD). The total property area is approximately 126,700 square feet (approximately 2.91 acres). The proposed building is 4 stories with a height of 50 feet. The document includes plans for parking (142 spaces), utilities, fire truck and garbage truck movement, and landscaping. The document is marked 'NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION' and 'FOR REVIEW'. [Northwest corner of SR 429 and the SR 429 Connector Road] The document is a Master Development Agreement (MDA) for the Floridian Town Center project, between the City of Apopka and the developer, originally Collier Benge Land Joint Venture, LLC, and later amended to Floridian Apopka Phase I Owner, LLC. The project is located in the northwest corner of SR 429 and the SR 429 Connector Road in the City of Apopka, Florida. The development includes a 504 dwelling unit apartment complex, a 120-room hotel, 25,000 square foot medical office space, 160,000 square foot retail/commercial space, a 55,000 square foot supermarket, a 160-bed assisted living facility, and a 20,000 square foot recreational community center. The original MDA was dated September 20, 2021, and an amendment was made on June 19, 2024. The document includes a legal description of the property, a permitted use table, road phasing plans, utility phasing plans, and a traffic impact analysis. The traffic impact analysis states the project will generate 12,415 new daily trips. The document also includes a list of existing structures eligible for impact fee credits. The document does not state a decision (approved/denied/deferred/recommended) or a case number. It does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment. [#36-20-27-0000-00-047, #36-20-27-0000-00-048, #36-20-27-0000-00-052, #36-20-27-0000-00-066, #36-20-27-0000-00-068, #36-20-27-0000-00-074, #36-20-27-0000-00-075, #36-20-27-0000-00-083, #36-20-27-0000-00-085, #36-20-27-0000-00-093, #06-21-28-7172-16-020, #06-21-28-7172-16-030, #06-21-28-7172-16-040, #06-21-28-7172-16-050, #06-21-28-7172-16-051, #06-21-28-7172-16-060, and #06-21-28-7172-16-070] The document is part of a larger submission (page 297 of 647) and contains engineering plans and traffic studies for a project named 'Floridian Town Center' (also referenced as 'Floridian Apopka Phase I' and 'Floridian Toen Center'). The document includes a signalization plan for 'CONNECTOR RD AND SR 429 RAMPS' with a note that the speed limit on SR 429 Connector Rd is 35 MPH and on Ramps C and D is 45 MPH. It includes trip generation sheets for a 'Multi-Use Development' with land uses including Industrial (0 KSF), Residential (504 DU), Office (25 ksf), Retail (215 ksf), and Hotel (120 DU). It includes traffic impact analysis worksheets for intersections including Plymouth Sorrento Rd & SR 429 Connector Road, US 441 & Plymouth Sorrento Rd, Plymouth Sorrento Rd & Southfork Drive, SR 429 SB RAMP/SR 429 NB Ramp & SR 429 Connector Road, US 441 & SR 429 Connector Road, SR 429 Connector Road & Project Entrance, Hermit Smith & US 441, W. Orange Ave/T.L Smith Rd & US 441, Boy Scout Blvd & US 441, Plymouth Sorrento Rd & Lester Rd, and Joshua Ridge Ln & Yothers Rd/Lester Rd. The document also includes a letter from Bio-Tech Consulting, Inc. to James Holloway of Floridian Apopka Phase I Owner, LLC regarding a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment for a site in Apopka, Orange County, Florida, listing 17 parcel IDs, and stating that the assessment revealed no RECs, CRECs, or HRECs. The document does not state a decision (approved/denied/deferred/recommended), a case number, or key dates for a decision. The document does not state a street address for the project, but lists parcel IDs. The document does not state the total acreage or square footage of the project. The document does not state the zoning change. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment. [1374 and 1430 Plymouth Sorrento Road; 3189 Fudge Road; 3075, 3076, 3161, 3162, 3173, 3200 and 3201 Southfork Drive; 3205, 3225 and 3321 Dew Berry Avenue; 1243 and 1289 Hermit Smith Road, Apopka, Florida 32712; case BTC File #303-17] This document is a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) report for the Collier-Apopka Site, a 73.82-acre property in Apopka, Orange County, Florida. The report was prepared for James Holloway and Floridian Apopka Phase I Owner, LLC, by Bio-Tech Consulting, Inc. The site consists of 17 parcels owned by Collier Benge Land Joint Venture, LLC. The assessment found no Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs), no Controlled Recognized Environmental Conditions (CRECs), and no Historical Recognized Environmental Conditions (HRECs). The report notes the property is vacant land with no structures and is intended for a potential land purchase for future residential development. The report is dated April 8, 2022, and is part of a larger document (page 354 of 647). No decision, approval, or denial is stated in this document. [#36-20-27-0000-00-047, #36-20-27-0000-00-048, #36-20-27-0000-00-052, #36-20-27-0000-00-066, #36-20-27-0000-00-068, #36-20-27-0000-00-074, #36-20-27-0000-00-075, #36-20-27-0000-00-083, #36-20-27-0000-00-085, #36-20-27-0000-00-093, #06-21-28-7172-16-020, #06-21-28-7172-16-030, #06-21-28-7172-16-040, #06-21-28-7172-16-050, #06-21-28-7172-16-051, #06-21-28-7172-16-060, and #06-21-28-7172-16-070] The document is a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment report for the Collier-Apopka Site, a vacant, approximately 73.82-acre property in Apopka, Orange County, Florida. The property is comprised of seventeen parcels identified by Orange County as #36-20-27-0000-00-047, #36-20-27-0000-00-048, #36-20-27-0000-00-052, #36-20-27-0000-00-066, #36-20-27-0000-00-068, #36-20-27-0000-00-074, #36-20-27-0000-00-075, #36-20-27-0000-00-083, #36-20-27-0000-00-085, #36-20-27-0000-00-093, #06-21-28-7172-16-020, #06-21-28-7172-16-030, #06-21-28-7172-16-040, #06-21-28-7172-16-050, #06-21-28-7172-16-051, #06-21-28-7172-16-060, and #06-21-28-7172-16-070. The recorded owner is Collier Benge Land Joint Venture LLC. The report concludes that the assessment revealed no Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs), no Controlled Recognized Environmental Conditions (CRECs), and no Historical Recognized Environmental Conditions (HRECs) in association with the subject property. The site is currently vacant land with no identifiable use, and the report notes the area is in transition for larger scale mixed-use development. The report references a project number 303-17 and was produced by BTC. The document does not state a specific street address for the subject property, a proposed zoning or use change, an applicant for a development project, a case file number for a development application, or a decision on a development application. It also does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment. [Multiple addresses are listed: 3352 W ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL, APOPKA, FL 32712; 3355 WEST ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL, APOPKA, FL 32712; 1102 HERMIT SMITH RD, APOPKA, FL 32712; 1087 PLYMOUTH SORRENTO RD, PLYMOUTH, FL 32712; 3000 W ORANGE AVE, APOPKA, FL 32703.] The document is a portion of an environmental database report (EDR) containing map findings for multiple properties in Apopka, Florida. It does not describe a single development project, zoning change, or land use application. It lists environmental records for several sites, including a fuel station, a tire service, and an industrial facility. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated. The document is silent on any specific project approval, denial, or deferral. [Multiple: 3000 West Orange Avenue, 3001 West Orange Avenue, and 2901 W Orange Blossom Trail (also listed as 2901 WEST ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL), Apopka, FL; case Fiskars: Project Id 350470, Site Id 342206; Progress Energy: Project Id 334926, Site Id 314616; Diamond Food Mart: Facility Id 8513126, Site Id 9802872, ERIC_7284] The document is a compilation of environmental database records for multiple sites in Apopka, Florida. It does not describe a single development project or a public hearing agenda. It lists three distinct environmental cleanup sites: Fiskars Brands, Inc. at 3000 West Orange Avenue (closed status); Progress Energy SARAP Plymouth Substation at 3001 West Orange Avenue (closed status); and Diamond Food Mart at 2901 W Orange Blossom Trail (open status with ongoing cleanup, institutional controls, and engineering controls). No zoning changes, development approvals, or construction projects are described. The document provides no public comment or stakeholder sentiment. For contractors, the business opportunity is environmental remediation and compliance work at these sites, particularly the active Diamond Food Mart site with ongoing cleanup and required controls. [DIAMOND FOOD MART: 2901 W ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL, APOPKA, FL 32712. SOUTHLAND GARDEN NURSERY: 700 S HERMIT SMITH RD, PLYMOUTH, FL 32768.; case DIAMOND FOOD MART Facility ID: 8513126, STCM-8513126. SOUTHLAND GARDEN NURSERY Facility ID: 9601585.] The document is a portion of an environmental database report (EDR) containing records for two separate sites: DIAMOND FOOD MART and SOUTHLAND GARDEN NURSERY. It does not describe a development project, zoning change, or public hearing. It contains environmental compliance and cleanup status information for these existing facilities. For DIAMOND FOOD MART, the record lists facility details, financial assurance history, and a description of 'GROUNDWATER USE RESTRICTION|LAND USE RESTRICTION'. For SOUTHLAND GARDEN NURSERY, the record lists a LUST (Leaking Underground Storage Tank) discharge with a cleanup status of 'NFAC - NO FURTHER ACTION WITH CONDITIONS' and a 'COMPLETED' cleanup work status. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated. No business opportunity for contractors or trades is described. [4410 Chandler Road and 4420 Chandler Road; case Ordinance No. 3158 (First Reading); also Ordinance No. 3167 and Ordinance No. 3168 for the other items] This document is a portion of a larger record (part 16 of 20) containing a City of Apopka City Commission staff report for a meeting on August 19, 2026. It includes three agenda items: two ordinances amending appointment procedures for the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board and the Planning Commission, and one ordinance for a small-scale future land use amendment. The first two items are procedural and do not describe a development project. The third item is a request for a future land use change for a child care facility. The document also includes historical aerial photographs and a list of government records searched, but no project-specific development details beyond the ordinances. No decision is stated for any item; the requests are to accept first reading and hold over for second reading. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document. [4410 Chandler Road, 4420 Chandler Road; E. Keene Road; case Ordinance No. 3158; Ordinance No. 3159; Ordinance No. 3160] This document is a multi-item agenda for the City of Apopka City Commission meeting on August 19, 2026, containing three distinct projects. Project 1: Ordinance No. 3158, a legislative small-scale future land use amendment for properties at 4410 and 4420 Chandler Road, owned by Richard Chandler, comprising 5.12 acres, changing the future land use designation from Residential Very Low Suburban to Office, subject to a site-specific use limitation restricting the property to child care, day care, and related child-oriented uses. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended denial on June 9, 2026, due to concerns of future office uses not being compatible with the surrounding area in the event the proposed child care facility was not constructed. The City Commission tabled the ordinance on August 5, 2026, and the recommended motion is to accept First Reading and hold it over for Second Reading and Adoption. Project 2: Ordinance No. 3159, a quasi-judicial change of zoning for the same properties at 4410 and 4420 Chandler Road, owned by Richard Chandler, comprising 5.12 acres, changing the zoning from RSF-1A (Residential Single-Family-Estate) to O (Office) for a proposed child care facility. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended denial on June 9, 2026, due to concerns of future office uses not being compatible with the surrounding area in the event the proposed child care facility was not constructed. The City Commission tabled the ordinance on August 5, 2026, and the recommended motion is to accept First Reading and hold it over for Second Reading and Adoption. Project 3: Ordinance No. 3160, a legislative small-scale future land use amendment for property on E. Keene Road, owned by HCH Development LLC, comprising 5.23 acres, changing the future land use designation from Commercial to Industrial for a proposed warehouse storage (enclosed car storage) use. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval on July 14, 2026. The City Commission voted 4-1 on August 5, 2026, to accept the first reading, and the recommended motion is to adopt Ordinance Number 3160. Public comment for the Chandler Road projects included neighbor feedback on the use of White Dahlia Drive and Chandler Road by Kelly Park School parents during pick-up times for parking, and fencing height recommendations ranging from 4 to 6 feet around the facility. The document does not state a decision for the Chandler Road projects beyond the recommended motion. The document states the decision for the E. Keene Road project as the recommended motion to adopt Ordinance Number 3160. [E. Keene Road; case Ordinance No. 3161] The document is a City of Apopka staff report for Ordinance No. 3161, a second reading for a change of zoning on property owned by HCH Development LLC, located at E. Keene Road, with Parcel Identification Number 22-21-28-0000-00-206. The property is approximately 5.23 acres, currently vacant, with existing zoning C-C (Community Commercial) and existing future land use Commercial. The proposed change is to I-L (Light Industrial) zoning and Industrial future land use, for a proposed use of warehouse storage (enclosed car storage). The applicant is Michael Rankin. The Development Review Committee recommended approval on April 8, 2026, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval on July 14, 2026, and the City Commission voted 4-1 on August 5, 2026, to accept the first reading. The recommended motion is to adopt Ordinance Number 3161 at the August 19, 2026, meeting. A community meeting was held on March 10, 2026, where one individual, Ms. Sarah Maier, attended and left her email for additional information without leaving a comment. The document also includes a July 2026 Disbursement Report for the City of Apopka, which is an informational item listing various city payments.
- Board:
- Apopka City Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-08-19
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- Floridian: continuance requested to September 2, 2026; Chandler: tabled to August 19, 2026; Keene: approved at first reading; Everly Ondich: authorization to execute agreement; Ridge Phase 3: approved; Cold Link: approved
- Address:
- 4410 Chandler Road, 4420 Chandler Road; E. Keene Road; 2560 W. Orange Blossom Trail; Lot 5, Floridian Town Center PD; Plymouth Sorrento Rd from Galloping Dr to Ondich Rd; Southeast corner of Binion Road and Boy Scout Road
- Applicant:
- Jason W. Searl, Esq. (Floridian); Camila Neira (Chandler); Michael Rankin (Keene); INB, L.L.C. (Everly Ondich); VHB c/o James R. Hoffman, P.E. (Ridge Phase 3); Joshua Enot (Cold Link)
1. 2027 Metroplan agreement Letter
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- Board:
- Apopka City Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-07-15
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1. Affidavit of Compliance - 133 West Orange Street
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- Board:
- Apopka City Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-07-15
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1. Approval of Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2026.
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- Board:
- Apopka City Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-07-15
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of July 1, 2026.
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- Board:
- Apopka City Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-07-15
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1. Approve Code Enforcement Settlement Agreement for 133 West Orange Street
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- Board:
- Apopka City Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-07-15
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1. Award a contract for ITB 2026-A-308 Golden Gem Reclaim Water Pump Station to Carr & Collier, Inc.
The City of Apopka is planning to award a contract for the Golden Gem Reclaim Water Pump Station project, identified as ITB 2026-A-308. This project involves the construction of a new water pump station. The project is currently in the planning stage, with a contract award being considered. Work is expected to include site preparation, installation of pumping equipment, and connection to existing water infrastructure. This early stage presents an opportunity for contractors, suppliers, and service providers to engage with the city and potentially secure work related to this infrastructure development. Early involvement can provide an advantage as plans and bidding processes are established.
- Board:
- Apopka City Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-07-15
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1. Awarding of Duty Weapon.
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- Board:
- Apopka City Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-07-15
- Type:
- Agenda_item
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