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Withdrawal of Rezoning Request for 0 Commonwealth Avenue

Original title: ORD-Q Rezoning at 0 Commonwealth Ave, btwn Superior St & McDuff Ave N - (2.01± Acres) - RLD-60 to RMD-B - Charles Powell (R.E. # 056763-0000) (Dist. 9-Clark-Murray) (Nagbe) (LUZ) (PD Deny) 8/26/25 CO Introduced: LUZ 9/3/25 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer 9/9/25 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer 9/23/25 CO PH Only 4/21/26 LUZ PH Withdraw (Refund of Fees) 6-0 4/28/26 CO Withdraw (Refund of Fees) 17-0 LUZ PH: 10/7/25, 10/21/25, 11/4/25, 11/18/25, 12/2/25, 1/6/26, 1/21/26, 2/3/26, 2/18/26, 3/3/26, 4/7/26, 4/21/26 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 9/23/25

April 28, 2026

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This resolution did not advance - its current status is "Withdrawn".

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The Frame

What this does

The property at 0 Commonwealth Avenue will remain under its current zoning designation rather than being rezoned to , meaning the land use restrictions for the site remain unchanged.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Charles Powell

The applicant who initiated the rezoning request and received a refund of filing fees upon withdrawal.

Nearby property owners

The land use designation for the adjacent 2.01-acre site remains unchanged due to the withdrawal.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 28, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City Council has officially withdrawn a proposed rezoning ordinance for a 2.01-acre property located at 0 Commonwealth Avenue. The applicant, Charles Powell, requested the withdrawal, and the city approved a refund of the associated filing fees.

Key Facts

  • The rezoning application for 0 Commonwealth Avenue (R.E. # 056763-0000) was officially withdrawn.
  • The proposal sought to rezone the 2.01-acre site from RLD-60 (Residential Low Density) to RMD-B (Residential Medium Density-B).
  • The Land Use and Zoning (LUZ) committee voted 6-0 to approve the withdrawal and fee refund on April 21, 2026.
  • The City Council voted 17-0 to approve the withdrawal and fee refund on April 28, 2026.
  • The ordinance was originally introduced on August 26, 2025.
  • The application underwent 12 separate public hearings at the LUZ committee between October 2025 and April 2026.
  • The Planning Department (PD) had recommended denial of the rezoning request.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the property at 0 Commonwealth Avenue be rezoned?
No. The rezoning request was withdrawn by the applicant, so the property remains under its current zoning classification.
Why was the application withdrawn?
The document does not state the specific reason for the withdrawal, only that the applicant requested it and the city approved the request along with a refund of fees.

Why It Matters

The property at 0 Commonwealth Avenue will remain under its current zoning designation rather than being rezoned to , meaning the land use restrictions for the site remain unchanged.

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Extended Review Period

The application underwent 12 public hearings over 8 months before being withdrawn, suggesting significant deliberation or difficulty in meeting planning requirements.

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Connected Entities

organizationLUZ“Land Use and Zoning committee responsible for reviewing the application.”Map →
personCharles Powell“The applicant who requested the rezoning and subsequent withdrawal.”Map →
organizationCity Council“The legislative body that processed the ordinance and approved the withdrawal.”Map →
location0 Commonwealth Ave“The 2.01-acre site subject to the rezoning request.”Map →

Sources

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