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Proposed Nursery and Landscaping Business on Mellonville Ave

Original title: NURSERY & LANDSCAPING - PRE-APPLICATION Project Number: 26-80000069 Project Description: Proposed Special Exception for a nursery and landscaping company on 1.99 acres in the A-1 zoning district located on the west side of Mellonville Ave, north of Palm Way Project Manager: Amy Canelo (407) 665-7354 (acanelo@seminolecountyfl.gov) Parcel ID: 17-20-31-5AZ-0000-008C BCC District: 2-Zembower Applicant: Brandon Dees (407) 968-8235 Consultant: N/A

July 8, 2026

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Finance Connection

Notable money activity
$20,000across 20 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Jay ZembowerAshlock Decatur Management$1,000Real Estate DevelopmentMar 2026
Jay ZembowerAATR Orlando$1,000Towing CompanyMar 2026
Jay ZembowerDavid E. Axel Trust$1,000TrustMar 2026
Jay ZembowerDaniel Morgan$1,000AttorneyMar 2026
Jay ZembowerAndrew Knopf$1,000AttorneyMar 2026
Jay ZembowerMelvin Wright$1,000AttorneyMar 2026
Jay ZembowerJack Cook$1,000LawyerMar 2026
Jay ZembowerBryce Spano$1,000AttorneyMar 2026
Jay ZembowerRyan Rudd$1,000AttorneyMar 2026
Jay ZembowerAlan Ashlock$1,000Real EstateMar 2026
Jay ZembowerJoy Ashlock$1,000RetiredMar 2026
Jay ZembowerProfessional Wrecker Operators$1,000Towing AssociationMar 2026
Jay ZembowerParamedics Logistics Operating$1,000Paramedic ServicesMar 2026
Jay ZembowerBarbara Carol Person$1,000Medical ExaminerMar 2026
Jay ZembowerTimothy Oshaughnessy$1,000ConstructionMar 2026
Jay ZembowerRyan Christopher Rodems$1,000AttorneyMar 2026
Jay ZembowerAxel Real Estate Inc$1,000Real EstateMar 2026
Jay ZembowerRaymond D. Harrison$1,000Real EstateMar 2026
Jay ZembowerRavin Sahadeo$1,000AttorneyMar 2026
Jay ZembowerT. Michael Morgan$1,000AttorneyMar 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The proposal seeks a to allow a commercial nursery and landscaping operation on land currently zoned as A-1, which may change the permitted land use for the 1.99-acre site on Mellonville Ave.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Brandon Dees

The applicant is seeking approval for a specific land use exception for the property.

Residents near Mellonville Ave and Palm Way

Local residents may be affected by changes in land use and business operations on the specified 1.99-acre parcel.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 8, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document outlines a pre-application for a special zoning exception to operate a nursery and landscaping business on a 1.99-acre property. The project is currently under review by the and is not yet scheduled for a public meeting.

Key Facts

  • The project (26-80000069) proposes a special exception for a nursery and landscaping business.
  • The site consists of 1.99 acres located on the west side of Mellonville Ave, north of Palm Way.
  • The property is currently located in an A-1 zoning district.
  • The project is assigned to BCC District 2, represented by Zembower.
  • The application is currently in 'Agenda Ready' status with the Development Review Committee.
  • No public meeting is currently scheduled for this application.
  • The project manager is Amy Canelo, reachable at (407) 665-7354.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I attend a meeting to discuss this project?
No, there is currently no meeting scheduled for this application as it is in the 'Comments Only' review phase.
What is a special exception in zoning?
A allows a property owner to use land in a way that is not automatically permitted by the current zoning district, provided it meets specific criteria set by the county.

Why It Matters

The proposal seeks a to allow a commercial nursery and landscaping operation on land currently zoned as A-1, which may change the permitted land use for the 1.99-acre site on Mellonville Ave.

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Discoveries

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policy shift80% confidence

A-1 Zoning Exception Request

The applicant is attempting to introduce commercial nursery operations into an A-1 agricultural zone, which often requires demonstrating compatibility with rural character.

Connected Entities

personZembowerBCC District 2 CommissionerMap →
personBrandon DeesApplicant for the projectMap →
personAmy CaneloProject Manager for Seminole CountyMap →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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  • Controversy10
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