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Proposed Zoning Change for Wayside Drive Mixed-Use Project

Original title: Wayside Drive Assemblage PD Major Amendment Rezone - Consider a Rezone from A-1 (Agriculture) and PD (Planned Development) to PD (Planned Development) to add three (3) properties, totaling approximately 1.07 acres, to the Wayside Assemblage PD, for a mixed use development consisting of multi-family, office, retail commercial, and higher intensity planned development -target industries for a total land area of approximately 19.98 acres, located on the south side of Wayside Dr, east of International Pkwy; (Z2025-017) (Douglas Hoeksema, Applicant) District5 - Herr (Annie Sillaway, Principal Planner)

April 14, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This rezoning determines the allowed land use and density for a 19.98-acre site on Wayside Drive, which will dictate the scale and type of future residential and commercial construction in District 5.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Douglas Hoeksema

As the applicant, he is seeking the legal authorization to change land use designations for the specified properties.

District 5 Residents

Residents in the vicinity will see changes to the permitted density and types of commercial and residential activity allowed on the 19.98-acre site.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 14, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Board of County Commissioners is considering a request to rezone three properties totaling 1.07 acres to incorporate them into the existing Wayside Planned Development. This change would expand the total project area to 19.98 acres to accommodate a mixed-use development featuring multi-family housing, office space, and retail commercial areas.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to rezone land to 'Planned Development' (PD)?
A Planned Development (PD) is a zoning designation that allows for a custom set of land-use regulations tailored to a specific project, rather than standard zoning rules.
What types of buildings are proposed for this site?
The proposal includes multi-family housing, office space, retail commercial space, and space for higher-intensity target industries.
Where exactly is this development located?
The site is located on the south side of Wayside Drive, east of International Parkway.

Why It Matters

This rezoning determines the allowed land use and density for a 19.98-acre site on Wayside Drive, which will dictate the scale and type of future residential and commercial construction in District 5.

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Expansion of Mixed-Use Footprint

The application seeks to consolidate agricultural and existing PD land into a larger 19.98-acre mixed-use hub, indicating a shift toward higher-intensity development in this specific corridor.

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Sources

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