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Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust. listed this item on its agenda for 2026-06-25 in Columbia County. 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 & Zoning / Board of Adjust.
- Date:
- 2026-06-25
- Type:
- Agenda_item
B. APPLICANT INFORMATION
Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust. listed this item on its agenda for 2026-06-25 in Columbia County. 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 & Zoning / Board of Adjust.
- Date:
- 2026-06-25
- Type:
- Agenda_item
B. APPLICANT INFORMATION
Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust. listed this item on its agenda for 2026-06-25 in Columbia County. 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 & Zoning / Board of Adjust.
- Date:
- 2026-06-25
- Type:
- Agenda_item
BOA 5.28.26 Meeting Minutes for Approval
The Columbia County Board of Adjustments met on May 28, 2026, and approved three special exceptions and tabled one. SE-260402 for a small engine repair shop at 2378 SW Cypress Lake Road was approved. SE-260304 for an outdoor storage yard at the corner of SW 47 and SW Elam Church was approved contingent on a satisfactory site development plan and required agency reviews. A flea market proposal on the same property near SW 47 and Elim/Eagle Church Road was tabled to the next meeting on or after June 25, 2026. SE-260302 for a telecommunications tower on parcel #08-7S-17-09956-000 at TBD SW Scrubtown Road was approved contingent on the attorney clarifying how special exceptions apply upon ownership changes. Public comments included concerns about traffic, rural character, and the lack of a definition for 'flea market' in the LDRs.
- Board:
- Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust.
- Date:
- 2026-06-25
- Type:
- Minutes
- Decision:
- Approved; Approved contingent on satisfactory site development plan and required agency reviews; Tabled; Approved contingent on attorney clarification
- Address:
- 2378 SW Cypress Lake Road; corner of SW 47 and SW Elam Church; TBD SW Scrubtown Road
- Applicant:
- Laura Ray; Verlus Dean and Lynn Hackett; Marvin and Neomia B. Brown
BOA Agenda (with backup)
[1663 SW Carpenter Rd., Lake City, FL 32024; case SE260404] Special Exception application SE260404 by James Johnston, agent for Shutts & Bowen LLP, for landowner Nettie K. Gucker, requesting approval to construct a 250' self-support communication tower on a 100' x 100' leased area within a 40-acre parcel at 1663 SW Carpenter Rd., Lake City, FL 32024. The parcel ID is 19-SS-16-03651-000. The existing zoning and future land use are A-3. The proposed facility includes a 100' x 100' lease area, a secured equipment compound, and the ability to accommodate up to three wireless carriers. The application was scheduled for a Board of Adjustments hearing on June 25, 2026, at 5:30 pm. The staff report recommends approval, and a third-party technical review by OMNICOM Consulting Group, Inc. recommends approval. The document does not state a final decision by the Board. The application fee was $3,800.00 plus consultant fees in excess of $2,500.00. The tower is designed to accommodate T-Mobile as the anchor tenant, with Skyway Towers, LLC as the tower owner. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment. [1663 SW Carpenter Road, Lake City, Florida 32024; case SE260404; Application ID 75996; Skyway Site ID FL-01114-01] Special Exception application SE260404 by James Johnston, agent for Shutts & Bowen LLP and Nettie K. Gucker (landowner), requests approval to place a 250' self-support communication tower on a portion of parcel #19-SS-16-03651-000 at 1663 SW Carpenter Road, Lake City, Florida 32024. The tower is for T-Mobile to fill a coverage and capacity gap. The application fee of $3,800.00 was paid on 04/22/2026. A public hearing is scheduled for June 25th, 2026, at 5:30pm before the Columbia County Board of Adjustments. The document does not state a decision (approved/denied/deferred/recommended). The proposed facility compound will be a 100' x 100' fenced area on a forty acre parent parcel. The tower will be 250' AGL with a 5' lighting rod (total 255' AGL) at coordinates 30.044083, -82.745206, located 360' from the closest parent parcel property border. The tower is a self-support design enclosed by an 8 foot security fence with a locked gate. The applicant states there are no existing towers or structures available for collocation. The proposed use is a special exception in a non-residential agricultural district. The document includes a lease agreement between Nettie K. Gucker and Wesley Gucker (landlord) and Skyway Towers, LLC (tenant), recorded as Instrument Number 202512028483, Book 1556, Page 1231, on 12/17/2025. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.
- Board:
- Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust.
- Date:
- 2026-06-25
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Not stated; staff report recommends approval; third-party review recommends approval; hearing scheduled for June 25, 2026
- Address:
- 1663 SW Carpenter Rd., Lake City, FL 32024
- Applicant:
- James Johnston, agent for Shutts & Bowen LLP; landowner Nettie K. Gucker; tower owner Skyway Towers, LLC; anchor tenant T-Mobile
C. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust. listed this item on its agenda for 2026-06-25 in Columbia County. 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 & Zoning / Board of Adjust.
- Date:
- 2026-06-25
- Type:
- Agenda_item
C. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust. listed this item on its agenda for 2026-06-25 in Columbia County. 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 & Zoning / Board of Adjust.
- Date:
- 2026-06-25
- Type:
- Agenda_item
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CP Lake City, LLC is proposing a small-scale amendment to the Future Land Use Map for an 18-acre property. The property is currently designated Residential-Low and is located within the Designated Urban Development Area. The proposal is to change the land use to allow for the construction of a wholesale commercial club with 106,627 square feet, plus an additional 15,000 square feet for outparcel retail. This project is currently under review by the Planning & Zoning Board of Adjustments. The development will involve site preparation, utility work for central water and sewer, construction of the commercial buildings, and final landscaping. Contractors, suppliers, and service providers in site preparation, utility installation, commercial building construction, and landscaping could find opportunities. Engaging early, before final plans and permits are set, offers the best chance to compete for this work.
- Board:
- Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust.
- Date:
- 2026-06-25
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Applicant:
- CP Lake City, LLC
D. ATTACHMENT /SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust. listed this item on its agenda for 2026-06-25 in Columbia County. 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 & Zoning / Board of Adjust.
- Date:
- 2026-06-25
- Type:
- Agenda_item
D. ATTACHMENT/SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust. listed this item on its agenda for 2026-06-25 in Columbia County. 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 & Zoning / Board of Adjust.
- Date:
- 2026-06-25
- Type:
- Agenda_item
I. APPLICATION INFORMATION
A special exception application has been submitted for a communication tower project named Fort White Communications Tower. The proposed site is approximately 40 acres located at 1663 SW Carpenter Rd. in Lake City, Florida, currently zoned A-3 with a future land use of A-3. This item is currently under review by the Planning & Zoning Board of Adjustment. If approved, the project would involve the construction of a communication tower. This could include site preparation, foundation work, tower erection, and installation of related equipment. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers are encouraged to engage early, as this project is in the initial review phase before detailed site plans, bids, and permits are finalized. Early contact can provide an advantage in securing potential work related to this development.
- Board:
- Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust.
- Date:
- 2026-06-25
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Address:
- 1663 SW Carpenter Rd., Lake City, FL 32024
- Applicant:
- James Johnston
I. APPLICATION INFORMATION
A proposal is under review to change the future land use map designation for a property located at 1750 US 90. The applicant, CP Lake City, LLC, is seeking to change the designation from Residential Low to Commercial. The property is approximately 18.8 acres and is currently vacant commercial land zoned Commercial Intensive (Cl). The proposed use is wholesale commercial with retail outparcels. This item is currently under review by the Planning & Zoning Board of Adjustments. If approved, this project would involve site preparation, grading, utility work, paving, and the construction of commercial buildings. Contractors specializing in site work, concrete, paving, general construction, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and landscaping could find opportunities. Suppliers of building materials and equipment would also be needed. Reaching out to the applicant or relevant county departments early could provide an advantage before bids and permits are finalized.
- Board:
- Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust.
- Date:
- 2026-06-25
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Address:
- 1750 US 90
- Applicant:
- CP Lake City, LLC
I. FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT
A proposal is under review to amend the Future Land Use map for a property located within the Designated Urban Development Area. The property is accessed from US 90, an arterial road. The amendment seeks to align the Future Land Use map with the existing Commercial Intensive zoning, which covers the entire site. Currently, the map shows the majority of the property as Commercial and the northern portion as Residential Low. This change would allow for wholesale commercial uses. The project is planned to be served by the City of Lake City for water and sewer utilities. This item is currently under review by the Planning & Zoning Board of Adjustments. The project would involve site preparation, utility connections, and the construction of commercial facilities. Contractors specializing in site clearing, grading, underground utilities, concrete work, building construction, and commercial finishing trades could find opportunities. Engaging early before bids and permits are finalized offers a competitive advantage.
- Board:
- Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust.
- Date:
- 2026-06-25
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Address:
- US90
I. FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT ................................................................................................................... 2
Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust. listed this item on its agenda for 2026-06-25 in Columbia County. 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 & Zoning / Board of Adjust.
- Date:
- 2026-06-25
- Type:
- Agenda_item
I. Location of trash receptacles.
Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust. listed this item on its agenda for 2026-06-25 in Columbia County. 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 & Zoning / Board of Adjust.
- Date:
- 2026-06-25
- Type:
- Agenda_item
II. REQUEST
A special exception is being requested to build a 250-foot self-support telecommunications tower. The proposed site includes a 100-foot by 100-foot lease area and a secured equipment compound. This facility is designed to serve up to four wireless carriers. This request is currently under review by the Planning & Zoning Board of Adjustments. If approved, the project would involve site preparation, including clearing and grading, followed by the construction of the tower and equipment compound. This could create opportunities for contractors specializing in site work, concrete, electrical, and general construction. Early engagement with the applicant may provide insight into specific needs as the project moves through the review process.
- Board:
- Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust.
- Date:
- 2026-06-25
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Address:
- Columbia County
II. REQUEST
A Future Land Use Map Amendment is under review for a property in Columbia County. The applicant is requesting to change a portion of the land from Residential-Low to Commercial. A large part of the parcel is already designated as Commercial. This item is currently under review by the Planning & Zoning Board of Adjustments. If approved, this change could lead to future development, potentially involving site clearing, grading, utility work, paving, building construction, and landscaping. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers are encouraged to monitor this item's progress. Early engagement before final site plans, bids, and permits are issued could offer a competitive advantage for securing future work.
- Board:
- Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust.
- Date:
- 2026-06-25
- Type:
- Agenda_item
II. TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
A commercial development is under review for US 90 in Columbia County. The project proposes 120,000 square feet of nonresidential uses and includes plans for three connections to US 90, with one primary connection and an additional connection to Hackney Terrace. The development will also address on-site traffic flow and parking. This project is currently under review, indicating an early stage in the public process. The scope of work would likely involve site clearing and grading, underground utility installation, road and driveway construction, and the vertical construction of commercial buildings. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers are encouraged to reach out early to learn more about potential opportunities before site plans, bids, and permits are finalized. This proactive approach can provide a competitive advantage.
- Board:
- Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust.
- Date:
- 2026-06-25
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Address:
- US 90
II. TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT .................................................................................................................... 5
Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust. listed this item on its agenda for 2026-06-25 in Columbia County. 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 & Zoning / Board of Adjust.
- Date:
- 2026-06-25
- Type:
- Agenda_item
IV. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
A proposal is under review for a new 250-foot self-support tower to be engineered according to the Florida Building Code. This unstaffed facility is expected to generate minimal traffic and will include lighting as required by the FAA. The tower is designed to collapse within its designated fall zone, and all required setbacks will be met or exceeded. This item is currently under review by the Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjustments in Columbia County. The project would involve site preparation, foundation work, tower erection, and electrical installation for lighting. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers are encouraged to engage early to understand the project's scope and potential needs before final plans and permits are established.
- Board:
- Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust.
- Date:
- 2026-06-25
- Type:
- Agenda_item
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