Planning Commission Meeting: April 2026
City of Port Orange
3. Election of Officers
Planning Commission Meeting listed this item on its agenda for 2026-04-23 in City of Port Orange. 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:
- Planning Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-23
- Type:
- Agenda_item
4. APPLICATION: VARIANCE/5968 Shady Creek Lane
This item concerns a request for a variance at 5968 Shady Creek Lane. The applicant, Peter Francis, is asking to install a 6-foot-tall fence that would be less than 5 feet from a right-of-way. This is a change from the standard rule that requires fences to be at least 5 feet from a right-of-way and in line with the front of the house. The request is currently under review by the Planning Commission. If approved, this project would involve fence installation. Contractors specializing in fencing and related site work could find opportunities. Reaching out to the applicant or city staff early in the process may provide an advantage before final plans are set.
- Board:
- Planning Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-23
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Address:
- 5968 Shady Creek Lane
- Applicant:
- Peter Francis
4. Consideration of Minutes - February 26, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting listed this item on its agenda for 2026-04-23 in City of Port Orange. 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:
- Planning Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-23
- Type:
- Agenda_item
4/23/2026 Signed Minutes
The Planning Commission considered a variance request for a 6-foot-tall fence at 5968 Shady Creek Lane. The variance sought to allow the fence to be located less than 5 feet from a right-of-way, instead of being in line with the front plane of the house. The request was denied by a vote of 1-4. Public comment included opposition from HOA representatives and residents concerned about the fence and existing litigation regarding a rear fence. The City Attorney clarified that City code overrides HOA code. The applicant stated the fence was previously approved by the HOA and cited the need for family safety. The denial means the item will not go to Council unless appealed.
- Board:
- Planning Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-23
- Type:
- Minutes
- Decision:
- Denied
- Address:
- 5968 Shady Creek Lane
- Applicant:
- Peter Francis
5. APPLICATION: SPECIAL EXCEPTION/Retail Nursery and Garden Supplies
A special exception is being considered to allow a retail nursery and garden supplies facility. This request is for property currently zoned Agricultural. The application, case number CUSE-26-0001, was submitted by Daniel D. and Sandra L. Bordis. The Planning Commission of the City of Port Orange has reviewed this item. The project is planned to move forward following approval. This development would likely involve site preparation, installation of structures or greenhouses, and landscaping. Opportunities may arise for contractors specializing in site work, construction, and horticultural services. Early engagement could be beneficial as plans develop.
- Board:
- Planning Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-23
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Decision:
- Maria Mills-Benat
- Applicant:
- Daniel D. and Sandra L. Bordis
6. Commissioner Comments
Planning Commission Meeting listed this item on its agenda for 2026-04-23 in City of Port Orange. 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:
- Planning Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-23
- Type:
- Agenda_item
7. Staff Comments
A variance request is under review for an existing 6-foot-tall fence at 5968 Shady Creek Lane. The property owners, Victor Francis and Samia Fezy, with applicant Peter Francis, are seeking to keep the fence located less than 5 feet from the right-of-way. This variance is from city rules that require such fences to be placed in line with the front of the house or further back. The fence was installed about 10 years ago to provide safety for a family member with a medical condition. The Planning Commission is considering this request, with staff recommending denial. If approved, this would involve no new construction but would confirm the existing fence's placement. Local contractors and suppliers involved in fencing, site preparation, and potentially landscaping might be interested in understanding the outcome of this review, as it relates to property improvements and code compliance.
- Board:
- Planning Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-23
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Address:
- 5968 Shady Creek Lane
- Applicant:
- Victor Francis
J. Harris Private Property Rights Protection Act, chapter 95 -181, Laws of Florida,
This notice concerns a variance request for an existing 6-foot-tall fence located in the secondary front yard setback. The applicant is seeking to maintain this fence, which is less than the required 5 feet from the property line. The request is being reviewed by the City of Port Orange Planning Commission. Staff has recommended denial of the variance, but if approved, it should be limited to the existing fence. This item is currently under review in the public process. The scope of work related to this item is limited to the legal and administrative processes of reviewing and potentially approving or denying the variance for the existing fence. No new construction or site work is described. Local businesses involved in legal services and property matters may find this item relevant as the process unfolds. Engaging early with the applicant or city staff before final decisions are made could provide insight into the process.
- Board:
- Planning Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-23
- Type:
- Agenda_item
PC Agenda 4-23-26
The Planning Commission of the City of Port Orange will consider a variance request for 5968 Shady Creek Lane. The applicant, Peter Francis, seeks to allow a 6-foot-tall fence to be located less than 5 feet from a right-of-way, deviating from Land Development Code Sections 16-3(b)(2)(f) and 16-3(b)(3)(a), which require it to be in line with the front plane of the house. The meeting is scheduled for April 23, 2026. Public comment is scheduled but no specific comments are detailed in this agenda.
- Board:
- Planning Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-23
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 5968 Shady Creek Lane
- Applicant:
- Peter Francis
PC Packet 4-26-26 Updated
The Planning Commission considered a variance request for a 6-foot-tall fence at 5968 Shady Creek Lane. The applicant, Peter Francis, sought to allow the existing fence, located less than 5 feet from the right-of-way in a secondary front yard, to remain in place. The fence was installed approximately 10 years prior to the meeting, without a permit, to provide privacy and safety for a family member with a medical condition. Staff recommended denial, citing that literal interpretation of the code would not deprive the applicant of rights and would not work undue hardship, as a 4-foot fence or a 6-foot fence in line with the front plane of the house would be compliant. The applicant argued that the corner lot's secondary front yard abuts a HOA common area, not another residence, thus not impacting neighbors' views or safety. The Police Department confirmed no accidents or safety incidents related to the fence. Public comment was limited to two phone calls received by staff regarding the proposed variance, with no further details provided.
- Board:
- Planning Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-23
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- Staff recommended denial. The document does not state the final decision of the Planning Commission.
- Address:
- 5968 Shady Creek Lane
- Applicant:
- Peter Francis
a) Special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land,
This item concerns a variance request for a property located along Shady Creek Lane. The applicant is seeking to install a 6-foot-tall fence in line with the front plane of their home. The property is a corner lot, 11,325 square feet, and currently developed with a single-family home in the Sawgrass Point Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district. The applicant argues that special circumstances exist because the secondary front yard borders a common area, not another residence, and that existing mature hedges and landscaping provide substantial visual screening. This case is currently under review by the Planning Commission. The project involves the installation of a fence, which may require site preparation, material supply, and installation services. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers are encouraged to monitor this review process as it progresses, as early engagement before final permits are issued could offer a competitive advantage.
- Board:
- Planning Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-23
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Address:
- Shady Creek Lane
b) The special conditions and circumstances are not the result of the applicant's
Planning Commission Meeting listed this item on its agenda for 2026-04-23 in City of Port Orange. 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:
- Planning Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-23
- Type:
- Agenda_item
c) Literal interpretation and enforcement of the development code regulations would
This item concerns a variance request for an existing 6-foot-tall fence located along the Shady Creek Lane right-of-way. The applicant is seeking to keep the fence in its current location. The property is a corner lot with a secondary front yard that faces a HOA-owned common area, not another residential property. The applicant states the fence does not block sight triangles or affect intersection visibility. The variance is under review by the Planning Commission. This situation involves a request for a fence to remain, which may lead to future work related to property improvements and landscaping. Contractors specializing in fencing, site preparation, and landscaping could find opportunities if similar projects arise. Early engagement before final decisions could be beneficial.
- Board:
- Planning Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-23
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Address:
- Shady Creek Lane
d) The variance, if granted, is the minimum variance necessary to make possible
This item concerns a request for a variance related to a fence at a property. The applicant seeks to keep an existing 6-foot-tall fence in its current location. They state this is necessary for the safety and security of a family member with a medical condition. The property owners could install a fence that meets setback rules, which would involve removing the existing fence and replacing it with a 4-foot-tall fence or a 6-foot-tall fence aligned with the front of the house. Staff have confirmed no accidents related to the fence have been reported. Mature hedges and landscaping outside the fence line already block views. The applicant believes keeping the fence as is represents the minimum change needed for reasonable use and to meet safety needs. This matter is currently under review. The work involved would be related to fence installation or modification, and potentially landscaping. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers could benefit from understanding this review process early, before final decisions are made.
- Board:
- Planning Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-23
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Address:
- Shady Creek Lane
e) Granting of the variance request will not confer on the applicant any special privilege
This item concerns a variance request for a 6-foot-tall fence at a property in Port Orange. The applicant states the fence does not negatively impact neighboring properties or intersection visibility because the secondary front yard borders a common area, not a single-family lot. The request is currently under review by the Planning Commission. If approved, the project would involve the existing fence remaining in place. This is an early-stage opportunity for contractors and suppliers. While the scope is limited to the fence, related services like site preparation or minor landscaping might be needed. Reaching out now could provide an advantage before final decisions are made.
- Board:
- Planning Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-23
- Type:
- Agenda_item
f) The granting of the variance will be in harmony with the general intent and purpose
This item concerns a variance request for an existing 6-foot-tall fence at an unspecified address within the Sawgrass Point subdivision in Port Orange. The fence, installed around 2016, is located outside the required 25-foot visual clearance triangle for street intersections. The applicant seeks to keep the fence in its current location, noting it has been in place for nearly 10 years without significant complaints. The Planning Commission is reviewing this variance request. If approved, this item would not directly initiate new construction work, but it relates to property maintenance and compliance within a residential subdivision. Contractors specializing in fencing, landscaping, and property maintenance might find opportunities in future projects within this subdivision as owners seek to comply with or modify existing structures. Early engagement with property owners in such subdivisions could be beneficial.
- Board:
- Planning Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-23
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Address:
- Sawgrass Point subdivision
g) The variance represents a reasonable disposition of a claim brought under the Bert
Planning Commission Meeting listed this item on its agenda for 2026-04-23 in City of Port Orange. 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:
- Planning Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-23
- Type:
- Agenda_item
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