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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

Record date · July 8, 2026

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What This Bill Does

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.

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.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Brandon Dees

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

Directly affected

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.

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.
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  • 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.

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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

Zembower, Brandon Dees, Amy Canelo
PersonZembower“BCC District 2 Commissioner”Map →
PersonBrandon Dees“Applicant for the project”Map →
PersonAmy Canelo“Project Manager for Seminole County”Map →

Sources

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