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Zoning Modification Approval for 7819 E Elm St.

Original title: Application Number: MM 25-1242 Applicant: STUART MCPHERSON Location: 7819 E Elm St. Folio Number: 40349.0100 Acreage: 11.43 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: CMU-12 Service Area: Urban Community Plan: East Lake-Orient Park Existing Zoning: PD (24-0124) Request: Major Modification to PD RECOMMENDATION: Zoning Hearing Master: Approval Development Services: Approvable, Subject to Conditions Planning Commission: Consistent with Plan

January 13, 2026

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What this does

This decision authorizes changes to the development standards for an 11.43-acre site in the East Lake-Orient Park area, which may alter future construction or land use requirements on the property.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Stuart McPherson

The applicant is granted permission to modify the development standards for their 11.43-acre property.

East Lake-Orient Park residents

Residents in the area may see changes in land use or development density on the property located at 7819 E Elm St.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 13, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Board of County Commissioners approved a major modification to the existing Planned Development (PD) zoning for an 11.43-acre property located at 7819 E Elm St. The request was reviewed and supported by the Zoning Hearing Master, Development Services, and the Planning Commission.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 'Major Modification to PD' mean?
It means the applicant is requesting significant changes to the previously approved development plan for the property, which requires formal review and approval by the county.
What conditions apply to this approval?
While the document notes the request is 'Approvable, Subject to Conditions,' it does not list the specific conditions in this summary; these are typically found in the full staff report or development order.

Why It Matters

This decision authorizes changes to the development standards for an 11.43-acre site in the East Lake-Orient Park area, which may alter future construction or land use requirements on the property.

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Standardized Approval Process

The alignment of the Zoning Hearing Master, Development Services, and Planning Commission suggests a highly standardized and non-contentious review process for this specific PD modification.

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