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July 15, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda Packet
The City of Mount Dora Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a meeting on July 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the City Hall Board Room. The agenda includes a request for a Minor Site Plan for Sabatini Law Firm, P.A. at 1601 E. First Avenue. The project number is SP26-02Minor, and this is the third submittal. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, public participation, and other business/staff updates. The next scheduled meeting is August 19, 2026. The minutes from a previous meeting on June 17, 2026, show the approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Waterman Early Learning Center/Waterman Christian Academy and a Transportation Update. The Sabatini Law Firm project involves changing the use of a residential property to a professional office. Staff recommends approval with conditions, including revisions to the site plan for landscaping and parking. The property is located at 1601 E. 1st Avenue, Mount Dora, Florida, with Parcel ID 32-19-27-1300-007-02100. The proposed use is a professional office (law firm) for Sabatini Law Firm, P.A. The existing building is 1,730 sq ft, and no new building area is proposed. The zoning is Residential Professional (RP). The decision is a recommendation for approval with conditions.
- Board:
- Planning and Zoning Commission
- Date:
- 2026-07-15
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- Staff recommends approval with conditions.
- Address:
- 1601 E. 1st Avenue, Mount Dora, Florida
- Applicant:
- Sabatini Law Firm, P.A. (Applicant); Anthony and Francheska Sabatini (Owner)
July 15, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
The Planning & Zoning Commission agenda for July 15, 2026, includes a request for a Minor Site Plan for Sabatini Law Firm, P.A. at 1601 E. First Avenue. The owner is Anthony and Francheska Sabatini, and the applicant is Sabatini Law Firm, P.A. The project number is SP26-02Minor, and this is the third submittal. The next meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2026.
- Board:
- Planning and Zoning Commission
- Date:
- 2026-07-15
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 1601 E. First Avenue
- Applicant:
- Sabatini Law Firm, P.A.
June 17, 2026 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda
The Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on June 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM, will consider a Request for Conditional Use Permit for the Waterman Early Learning Center I Waterman Christian Academy. The project is located at 1303 Limit Avenue, with Florida Building Material Alliance, Inc. as the owner and Waterman Early Learning Academy/Waterman Christian Academy as the applicant. The project number is CUP25-01. This is the fourth submittal. The agenda also includes a Transportation Update and a discussion on the Landscaping Ordinance. The next meeting is scheduled for July 15, 2026.
- Board:
- Planning and Zoning Commission
- Date:
- 2026-06-17
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 1303 Limit Avenue
- Applicant:
- Waterman Early Learning Academy/Waterman Christian Academy
May 20, 2026, Minutes
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a site plan for a Conservatory School at 4900 Lake Park Court. The project, with a final occupancy of 169 students and staff, was recommended for approval by staff, subject to Development Review Committee and CHP comments. Discussions included potential traffic impacts, road markings, staggered drop-off/dismissal times, and the role of a school resource officer. The board approved the application with a 4-1 vote. The Landscaping Ordinance discussion was tabled for a future meeting.
- Board:
- Planning and Zoning Commission
- Date:
- 2026-05-20
- Type:
- Minutes
- Decision:
- Approved
- Address:
- 4900 Lake Park Court
- Applicant:
- Mason Group Investments, LLC (Owner); JamesCo Builders, LLC (Applicant)
May 20, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
The Planning and Zoning Commission is considering a site plan for the expansion of the Create Conservatory School. The project involves demolishing miniature golf course structures, converting an existing building into classrooms, and constructing new buildings in two phases. Phase 1 includes a new 3,955-sf, 2-story building and conversion of the existing building to accommodate 104 students. Phase 2 includes an additional 1,088-sf building to accommodate a total of 169 students. The project is located on 2.35 acres and will maintain a C-3 Highway Commercial zoning. Staff recommends approval subject to outstanding comments from the Development Review Committee and engineering consultants. The project was previously issued a conditional use permit for a private educational facility.
- Board:
- Planning and Zoning Commission
- Date:
- 2026-05-20
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- Staff recommends approval, subject to DRC and engineering comments.
- Address:
- 4900 Lake Park Court
- Applicant:
- JamesCo Builders, LLC
May 20, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a Request for Site Plan to create a Conservatory School. The project is located at 4900 Lake Park Court. The owner is Mason Group Investments, LLC, and the applicant is JamesCo Builders, LLC. The project number is SP24-09. The meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2026. No public comment is stated in the provided text.
- Board:
- Planning and Zoning Commission
- Date:
- 2026-05-20
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 4900 Lake Park Court
- Applicant:
- JamesCo Builders, LLC
April 15, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
This document is an agenda for the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on April 16, 2026. It includes standard meeting procedures like call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, public participation for non-agenda items, old business (Landscaping Code Update), staff updates (EAR, Traffic Guidelines), and announcement of the next meeting. No specific development projects are listed for decision or discussion.
- Board:
- Planning and Zoning Commission
- Date:
- 2026-04-15
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- City Hall Board Room
April 15, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
The Planning & Zoning Commission met on March 18, 2026. Two variance requests were approved. The first, for 110 N Clayton Street, involved extending a garage to replicate the current one and improve vehicle access and stormwater drainage. The second, for 1218 Overlook Drive, was for a detached garage, with the applicant citing hardship due to the lack of a garage. Both approvals were subject to conditions provided by staff per the Land Development Code. The commission also discussed updates to the Landscaping Code and traffic guidelines. An ordinance (2026-XX) was presented, detailing revisions to the City of Mount Dora Land Development Code, specifically Chapter VI (Design Standards) and Chapter VIII (Definitions), focusing on landscaping and buffer requirements. The ordinance outlines specific buffer types, widths, and planting requirements based on zoning districts, as well as parking lot landscaping standards, tree preservation, and maintenance guidelines. It also lists approved tree and plant species and prohibited trees.
- Board:
- Planning and Zoning Commission
- Date:
- 2026-04-15
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- Approved (with conditions)
- Address:
- 110 N Clayton Street; 1218 Overlook Drive
- Applicant:
- Carloyn Parlato (for 110 N Clayton St); Nicholas Tanner (for 1218 Overlook Drive)
April 15, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on April 15, 2026, included discussions on a Landscaping Code Update, Staff Updates regarding EAR and Traffic Guidelines, and Ask Staff/Other Business. Key discussions involved residential lot landscaping requirements, tree removal mitigation, PUD exemptions, parking lot requirements, and landscaping credits. The board also reviewed traffic studies for intersections and downtown one-way streets. The next meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2026.
- Board:
- Planning and Zoning Commission
- Date:
- 2026-04-15
- Type:
- Minutes
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