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Flagler Center Development Plan Update

Original title: ORD-Q Amend Reso 89-821-339, as Amended, Which Appvd a Dev Order for the Flagler Center (f/k/a Gran Park at Jacksonville), a Dev of Regional Impact (DRI), Pursuant to an Appl for Change to a Previously Appvd DRI (the AFC) Filed by Jax LC Owner 2, LLC & Jax LC Owner 3, LLC, & Dated 6/3/25, as Revised 7/2/25, to (I) Revise Map H Conceptual Master Plan to Add Residential as a Permitted Use on the Property, (II) Increase the Max Amt of Multi-Family Residential Dev Allowed by the Land Use Conversion Minimums & Maximums Table; (III) Extend by 5 Yrs the Phase II, Buildout, Termination & Downzoning Protection Dates for All Lands in the DRI Other than the Combined Parcel; (IV) Extend by 10 Yrs the Buildout Date for the Combined Parcel; & (V) Extend by 5 Yrs the Expiration Date for the Combined Parcel; Finding that these Changes are Consistent with the 2045 Comp Plan & the City Land Dev Regulations; Directing the Legislative Svcs Div to Forward Certified Copies of this Ord to Authd Agents (Reingold) (LUZ) (PD Apv) (Ex Parte: Arias) 7/22/25 CO Introduced: LUZ 8/5/25 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/12/25 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/19/25 LUZ PH Approve 6-0 8/26/25 CO Approve 17-0 LUZ PH: 8/19/25 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/12/25

Record date · August 26, 2025

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What This Bill Does

This ordinance updates the development plan for the Flagler Center (formerly Gran Park) in Jacksonville to allow for new residential housing. It also extends the construction and legal protection deadlines for various parts of the property.

Why it matters

This ordinance changes the allowed land use at the Flagler Center to permit multi-family residential development and extends the project's legal buildout and protection deadlines by 5 to 10 years, affecting future housing availability and development timelines in that area.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Jax LC Owner 2, LLC & Jax LC Owner 3, LLC

These entities are the applicants who requested the changes to the development order for their property.

Directly affected

Local residents near Flagler Center

Residents may see changes in the type and timeline of development occurring in their immediate vicinity.

Key Facts

  • The ordinance adds residential use as a permitted use for the Flagler Center property.
  • The maximum amount of multi-family residential development allowed at the site is increased.
  • Deadlines for Phase II, buildout, termination, and downzoning protection are extended by 5 years for most of the DRI (Development of Regional Impact) lands.
  • The buildout date for the 'Combined Parcel' is extended by 10 years.
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  • The expiration date for the 'Combined Parcel' is extended by 5 years.
  • The City Council approved the ordinance with a 17-0 vote on August 26, 2025.
  • The Land Use and Zoning (LUZ) committee approved the measure 6-0 on August 19, 2025.
  • The changes were found to be consistent with the 2045 Comprehensive Plan and city land development regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is changing at the Flagler Center?
The property is now permitted to include residential housing, and the allowed amount of multi-family housing has been increased.
How long are the project deadlines being extended?
Most project deadlines are extended by 5 years, while the buildout date for the 'Combined Parcel' is extended by 10 years.

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Increased Residential Density

The ordinance explicitly shifts the Flagler Center DRI from a primarily commercial/mixed-use focus to include more multi-family residential capacity.

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