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The Apopka Planning Commission met on September 22, 2026, to review several planned development projects and a land development code workshop. The agenda included rezoning and major development plans for Saddlebrook Meadows, an industrial project called Hogshead Industrial SPX, a special exception for outdoor storage of commercial vehicles, and the first phase of Paulucci Acres. These projects could create work for land clearing and grading crews, civil engineers, surveyors, utility and underground contractors, concrete and paving companies, and building material suppliers. The commission also discussed updates to the land development code, which may affect future project requirements.
- Board:
- Apopka Planning Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-09-22
- Type:
- Meeting
PC 09-22-26 Agenda
The document is a public meeting agenda for the Apopka Planning Commission on September 22, 2026. It lists multiple projects for public hearing and site plan review. No decisions are stated; the agenda only lists items for consideration. Public comment procedures are described but no specific stakeholder sentiment is recorded.
- Board:
- Apopka Planning Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-09-22
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- not stated; agenda lists items for public hearing and site plan review, no decisions recorded
- Address:
- Multiple: 3585 and 3603 Golden Gem Road; 4212 Hogshead Road; 300 S Bradshaw Road; Southeast Corner of W Ponkan Road and Vick Road
- Applicant:
- Saddlebrook Meadows: Geoff Summitt, P.E.; Hogshead Industrial SPX: Han Vaknin; Special Exception: Adam Biery; Paulucci Acres: Luke Classon
PC 08-11-26 Agenda
The document is a Planning Commission agenda for August 11, 2026, with three public hearing items. Item 1: Special Exception at 107 N. Central Avenue, owner/applicant Johnny Navarro, project manager Amer Hamza, density N/A. Item 2: Ordinance No. 3164, Future Land Use Amendment for Kelly Park Road Commercial, owner Effie Road Holdings, LLC, applicant Luke Classon, P.E., parcel IDs 12-20-27-0000-00-016, 12-20-27-0000-00-017, 12-20-27-0000-00-018, location east of Effie Drive and north of Kelly Park Road, existing FLU County Rural, existing zoning County A-1 (Citrus Rural), existing use vacant, proposed FLU Mixed-Use, proposed density min 0.1 max 0.75 (1.0 with bonus) FAR, max 10 dwelling units per acre (15 with bonus), tract size 3.48 +/- acres. Item 3: Ordinance No. 3170, Future Land Use Amendment for Twin Fountains Commercial, 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, existing FLU Residential Very Low Suburban, existing zoning AG (Agriculture), existing use vacant, proposed FLU Mixed-Use, proposed density min 0.15 FAR, min 7.5 max 20 dwelling units per acre (25 with bonus), tract size 5.09 +/- acres. No decisions are stated; the agenda lists items for hearing. A Land Development Code workshop is scheduled for September 8, 2026, covering data center definitions, open spaces, and commercial development. No public comment sentiment is stated.
- Board:
- Apopka Planning Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-08-11
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Not stated (agenda only)
- Address:
- 107 N. Central Avenue; East of Effie Drive and North of Kelly Park Road; East of Plymouth Sorrento Road and south of Kelly Park Road
- Applicant:
- Johnny Navarro; Luke Classon, P.E. (for Effie Road Holdings, LLC)
PC 08-11-26 Agenda Packet
[107 N. Central Avenue; 1030 E. Sandpiper Street; 2560 W. Orange Blossom Trail; E. Keene Road; east of Effie Drive and north of Kelly Park Road; east of Plymouth Sorrento Road and south of Kelly Park Road; case Ordinance No. 3164; Ordinance No. 3170; Ordinance Number 3160; Ordinance Number 3161] The document is an Apopka Planning Commission agenda packet for August 11, 2026, and includes minutes from the July 14, 2026 meeting. It lists multiple projects. For the August 11, 2026 agenda: 1) Quasi-Judicial Special Exception at 107 N. Central Avenue, owner/applicant Johnny Navarro, parcel ID 09-21-28-1972-02-192, tract size 0.21 +/- acres, proposed use Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in MU-D (Mixed-Use Downtown) zoning district, 488 square feet, staff recommends approval, public hearing scheduled August 11, 2026. 2) Legislative Ordinance No. 3164, Future Land Use Amendment, Kelly Park Road Commercial, owner Effie Road Holdings, LLC, applicant Luke Classon, P.E., parcel IDs 12-20-27-0000-00-016, 12-20-27-0000-00-017, 12-20-27-0000-00-018, location east of Effie Drive and north of Kelly Park Road, tract size 3.48 +/- acres, change from County Rural and FLU-IP to City Mixed-Use, proposed density minimum 0.1 to maximum 0.75 (1.0 with bonus) FAR, maximum 10 dwelling units per acre (15 with bonus), request is to recommend approval. 3) Legislative Ordinance No. 3170, Future Land Use Amendment, Twin Fountains Commercial, 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, change from Residential Very Low Suburban and AG (Agriculture) to Mixed-Use, proposed density minimum 0.15 FAR, minimum 7.5 to maximum 20 dwelling units per acre (25 with bonus). The July 14, 2026 minutes record: 1) Ordinance Number 3160, Small-Scale Future Land Use Amendment, E. Keene Road, owner HCH Development LLC, applicant Michael Rankin, parcel ID 22-21-28-0000-00-206, tract size 5.23 +/- acres, change from Commercial to Industrial, proposed use warehouse storage (enclosed car storage), motion carried unanimously to recommend approval. 2) Ordinance Number 3161, Change of Zoning, E. Keene Road, owner HCH Development LLC, applicant Michael Rankin, parcel ID 22-21-28-0000-00-206, tract size 5.23 +/- acres, change from C-C (Community Commercial) to I-L (Light Industrial), motion carried unanimously to recommend approval. 3) Quasi-Judicial Special Exception at 1030 E. Sandpiper Street, owner Lincoln Douglas Haynes and Lauren Elizabeth Haynes, applicant Lincoln Douglas Haynes, motion carried unanimously to recommend approval of special exception for accessory dwelling unit in residential country estates zoning district. 4) Revised Cold Link Apopka Major Development Plan, owner MG88 Central Florida Cold Storage II LLC, applicant Joshua Enot, location 2560 W. Orange Blossom Trail, new 168,180 SF building, density 0.6 maximum FAR, motion carried unanimously to recommend approval. The document does not state a final decision for any item on the August 11, 2026 agenda; it only lists them for public hearing. The July 14, 2026 minutes show recommendations for approval, not final decisions. Public comment sentiment: For the July 14, 2026 meeting, Mike Rankin (applicant) spoke in favor of the E. Keene Road change, stating the purpose was air-conditioned car storage. Lincoln Haynes (applicant) spoke in favor of the Sandpiper Street special exception, stating he needed the ADU to house his aging elderly parents. Josh Enot (applicant) spoke on the Cold Link plan, stating a small change to labels on the plan and data table, no change to the building. No opposition was recorded for any item. For the August 11, 2026 agenda, the staff report for 107 N. Central Avenue includes a community meeting summary stating residents asked questions about parking, appearance, and property use, and the discussion was respectful and productive. For Ordinance No. 3164, a community meeting was held February 9, 2026, one resident attended, no opposition was expressed, and questions about the KPI area, development trends, and allowable uses were addressed. The document does not state a decision for the August 11, 2026 items. The business opportunity for contractors is the potential for construction work on the ADU conversion at 107 N. Central Avenue, the commercial development at Kelly Park Road, the commercial development at Twin Fountains, and the warehouse storage building at 2560 W. Orange Blossom Trail, subject to final approvals. The grounding note is that the document is an agenda and minutes packet, not a final decision record for the August 11, 2026 items. [4849 Plymouth Sorrento Road; case Ordinance No. 3170] The document is a staff report for a legislative Future Land Use Amendment, Ordinance No. 3170, for the Twin Fountains Commercial project. The property is located at 4849 Plymouth Sorrento Road, on the east side of Plymouth Sorrento Road and south of Kelly Park Road, within the Kelly Park Interchange Form-Based Code Area. The tract size is 5.09 +/- acres. The request is to change the Future Land Use designation from Residential Very Low Suburban to Mixed-Use. The applicant is Luke Classon, P.E., and the owner is Effie Road Holdings, LLC. The parcel identification number is 18-20-28-0000-00-065. The existing zoning is AG (Agriculture), and the existing use is vacant. 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 applicant has also submitted a companion rezoning request to Kelly Park Interchange–Mixed Use–Village Center (KPI-MU-VC). The applicant intends to develop the property as a multi-tenant commercial center, although specific tenants and a final site plan have not yet been identified. The Development Review Committee recommended approval on July 22, 2026. The Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2026, and City Council hearings are scheduled for September 2, 2026, and September 16, 2026. A Community Awareness and Participation meeting was held on February 25, 2026, at Wolf Lake Elementary School, where four nearby property owners attended, no opposition was expressed, and discussion focused on anticipated uses, potential residential components, development timeline, and future connections. Adjacent property representatives expressed interest in coordinated access and interconnectivity. [18-20-28-0000-00-065; case Ordinance No. 3170] Ordinance No. 3170 amends the Future Land Use Element of the Apopka Comprehensive Plan, changing the land use designation from Residential Very Low Suburban to Mixed-Use for property located East of Plymouth Sorrento Road and South of Kelly Park Road, comprising 5.09 acres more or less. The applicant is LUKE M. CLASSON, P.E., and the property owner is EFFIE ROAD HOLDINGS, LLC. The ordinance was advertised for public hearing on July 10, 2026. Public hearings are scheduled for August 11, 2026 (Planning Commission), September 2, 2026 (City Commission), and September 16, 2026 (City Commission). The ordinance is to be read first time on September 2, 2026, and adopted on a date not stated. The effective date is 31 days after adoption. The document does not state a decision on the application. Public comment is invited at the hearings; no specific stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Apopka Planning Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-08-11
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- not stated for August 11, 2026 items; recommended approval for July 14, 2026 items (Ordinance 3160, Ordinance 3161, 1030 E. Sandpiper Street SPX, Revised Cold Link Apopka)
- Address:
- 107 N. Central Avenue; 1030 E. Sandpiper Street; 2560 W. Orange Blossom Trail; E. Keene Road; east of Effie Drive and north of Kelly Park Road; east of Plymouth Sorrento Road and south of Kelly Park Road
- Applicant:
- Johnny Navarro; Luke Classon, P.E.; Michael Rankin; Joshua Enot
1. Legislative – Ordinance Number 3157 – Small-Scale Future Land Use Amendment – 171 W.
A proposal is under review to change the future land use for a property located at 171 W. Orange Street and 15 N. Washington Avenue in Apopka. The owner, JV CV Residential Properties LLC, is seeking to change the land use from Residential Low to Mixed-Use. This change would allow for a proposed residential development of 2 townhome buildings with a total of 8 units. The property is approximately 0.9 acres and currently zoned MU-D (Mixed-Use Downtown). This item is currently under review by the Apopka Planning Commission. If approved, the project would involve site preparation, utility work, construction of the townhome buildings, and final landscaping. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers are encouraged to reach out early to learn more about potential opportunities as plans develop, before bids and permits are finalized.
- Board:
- Apopka Planning Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-06-09
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Address:
- 171 W. Orange St and 15 N. Washington Ave
- Applicant:
- JV CV Residential Properties LLC
1. Legislative – Ordinance Number 3158 – Small-Scale Future Land Use Amendment – 4410 Chandler Road and 4420
A proposal is under review to change the future land use and zoning for two parcels located at 4410 and 4420 Chandler Road. The owner, Richard Chandler, has applied through Camila Neira to rezone the approximately 5.12-acre site from Residential Very Low Suburban and RSF-1A (Residential Single-Family-Estate) to Office zoning. The proposed use for this site is a child care facility. This legislative item is currently under review by the Apopka Planning Commission. If approved, the project would involve site preparation, construction of a child care facility, and associated landscaping. Contractors specializing in site preparation, general construction, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting, flooring, and landscaping could find opportunities as this project moves through the planning and permitting process. Early engagement before final site plans and bids are set may offer a competitive advantage.
- Board:
- Apopka Planning Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-06-09
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Address:
- 4410 Chandler Road
- Applicant:
- Richard Chandler
1. Legislative – Ordinance Number 3158 – Small-Scale Future Land Use Amendment – 4410 Chandler Road and 4420
A future land use amendment is planned for properties located at 4410 and 4420 Chandler Road. The owner, Richard Chandler, has applied through Camila Neira to change the future land use from Residential Very Low Suburban to Office. The existing zoning is RSF-1A (Residential Single-Family-Estate) and the proposed zoning is O (Office). This change would allow for a child care facility on the 5.12 +/- acre site. The item is currently under review by the Apopka Planning Commission. If approved, this project would involve site preparation, construction of a new facility, and associated landscaping. Contractors, suppliers, and service providers in construction, engineering, and related fields may find opportunities as the project moves through the planning and permitting process. Early engagement could provide an advantage before final plans and bids are established.
- Board:
- Apopka Planning Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-06-09
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Address:
- 4410 Chandler Road
- Applicant:
- Richard Chandler
1. Marriott Fairfield Towneplace Suites Civil Set
The Apopka Planning Commission is reviewing a civil set for a Marriott Fairfield Towneplace Suites. This project is currently under review. The scope of work would likely involve site preparation, grading, underground utilities, and paving. Following this, construction would proceed with framing, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, leading to interior and exterior finishes. Local contractors, trades, suppliers, and service providers are encouraged to engage early to understand the project's progression before final plans and permits are issued. This early engagement can provide a competitive advantage for securing future work.
- Board:
- Apopka Planning Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-06-09
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1. Meeting Minutes from April 14th, 2026
Apopka Planning Commission Meeting listed this item on its agenda for 2026-06-09 in City of Apopka. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Apopka Planning Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-06-09
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1. Meeting Minutes from April 14th, 2026
Apopka Planning Commission Meeting listed this item on its agenda for 2026-06-09 in City of Apopka. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Apopka Planning Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-06-09
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1. Meeting Minutes from March 10th, 2026
Apopka Planning Commission Meeting listed this item on its agenda for 2026-06-09 in City of Apopka. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Apopka Planning Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-06-09
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1. Ordinance Number 3158
Apopka Planning Commission Meeting listed this item on its agenda for 2026-06-09 in City of Apopka. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Apopka Planning Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-06-09
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1. Ordinance Number 3159
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- Board:
- Apopka Planning Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-06-09
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1. Permit a single six- month extension for submittal of the required Minor or Major
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- Board:
- Apopka Planning Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-06-09
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1. Quasi-Judicial - The Ridge Phase 3 - Major Development Plan
Apopka Centerline Development, LLC is proposing a new development called The Ridge Phase 3. This project is planned for the southeast corner of Binion Road and Boy Scout Road in Apopka. The site is currently vacant and covers about 13.23 acres. The proposal includes a food market, a gas station, and office/warehouse spaces. This item is currently under review by the Apopka Planning Commission. If approved, the project would involve site clearing and grading, followed by underground utility work and paving. Construction would then proceed with building structures, including mechanical and finish trades, and conclude with landscaping. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers should consider reaching out to the applicant or their representative early in the process. This allows them to learn more about potential work before bids and permits are finalized.
- Board:
- Apopka Planning Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-06-09
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Address:
- Southeast corner of Binion Road and Boy Scout Road
- Applicant:
- Apopka Centerline Development, LLC
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