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Development Review Board: July 2026

City of Gainesville

2026-493 Courtney Lot Update Variance LD26-000075 (B) 20260728

This item concerns a proposed variance for the Courtney Lot Update, identified by LD26-000075 (B). The Development Review Board of the City of Gainesville, Alachua is scheduled to consider this zoning matter on July 28, 2026. While no specific project details like size or proposed use are provided in this notice, a variance request suggests a potential future development or modification to an existing property. If approved, this could lead to site preparation, construction, and related trades. Businesses such as general contractors, site prep and grading services, concrete and masonry providers, and those in electrical, plumbing, and HVAC could find opportunities. Early engagement with the applicant or city planning department may offer insights as the project progresses through the review process.

Board:
Development Review Board
Date:
2026-07-28
Type:
Agenda_item
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Agenda (PDF)

[10017-000-000; case LD26-000075 (File Number: 2026-493)] The Development Review Board (DRB) reviewed a variance request for parcel 10017-000-000 to increase the maximum building placement distance from 25 feet to 75 feet from the back of the curb. This variance is needed to accommodate future residential development due to an existing perpetual nonexclusive easement for vehicle parking that impacts the property. The property is currently vacant and is zoned Urban 6 (U6) with a Future Land Use designation of Urban Mixed-Use (UMU). A similar variance request (LD26-000009) for a 68-foot distance was approved on March 24, 2026, but the applicant determined it was insufficient. Staff recommended approval of the new request. [case LD26-000075 VAR] The Development Review Board reviewed petition LD26-000075 VAR for compliance with variance criteria. Staff recommended the Board review the petition. The document does not state the specific property address, size, zoning change, applicant, decision, or key dates for this petition. It mentions that a property purchased with the intent to develop or improve, where such development would violate Land Development Code restrictions, is a factor.

Board:
Development Review Board
Date:
2026-07-28
Type:
Agenda
Decision:
Staff recommends approval.
Address:
10017-000-000
Applicant:
Kenneth Elwood (Elwood Constructions Co., Inc.)
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Agenda Cover Page (PDF)

The Development Review Board will review Petition LD26-000075, a variance request for parcel 10017-000-000. The variance seeks to increase the building placement maximum distance requirement from 25 feet to 75 feet to accommodate future development, impacted by a shared perpetual nonexclusive easement for vehicle parking. Staff recommends approval of the variance.

Board:
Development Review Board
Date:
2026-07-28
Type:
Agenda
Decision:
Staff recommends approval
Address:
10017-000-000
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July 2026 DRB Audio

Development Review Board in City of Gainesville posted this record to its public file. The posted document carries a title and no readable project detail, 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 document link above and watch for the fuller record the body posts later.

Board:
Development Review Board
Date:
2026-07-28
Type:
Attachment
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Minutes (PDF)

The Development Review Board approved petition LD26-000075, the Courtney Lot Update Variance, unanimously. The document does not state the address, parcel, size, zoning change, applicant name, or decision date beyond the meeting date of July 28, 2026. No public comment was made. The board also approved the agenda and the minutes from the May 26, 2026 meeting. Member updates noted 9 major development plans being tracked and 2 new applicants for a vacant board seat.

Board:
Development Review Board
Date:
2026-07-28
Type:
Minutes
Decision:
Approved unanimously
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